So we have never really locked ourselves away in rehearsals before until this week. I think it is safe to say we feel a bit confined in what feels like a 10X10 room. However, through all of the hours of striping down the songs, writing and re-writing parts all the while stricken with insomnia -- we've not only been writing some of our best music to date -- but we have gotten tighter as a band.

Our muscianship will undoubtedly get better over time with just playing shows every week and growing as guitar players, drummers and vocalists -- but it is the friendships and bonds created on the smallest of platforms like this one that hold everything together and make us stronger. So this experience will result in better written songs and tighter shows. But, more importantly it will bring the 3 of us one step closer to being the band the we strive to be. So stay tuned on all the exciting things unfolding for meridianwest.

~Ryan, Mark and David

Antones

On Thursday we were fortunate enough to experience playing on a stage that is somewhat legendary in Austin. Antones has been the epicenter of the "live" music experience here in Austin for several decades. You can feel the energy when you walk into the room. We feel honored that another up and coming band from Austin, Damesviolet, thought of us when deciding on a supporting act for their official CD release party. We had a blast playing in front of all the fans that braved the cold -- and we thank you all for that. We really hope that Antones will have us back some time in the very near future -- because it truly is one of the best places for "live" music in the city of Austin.