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Michael B sitting in for a bit!

2010-07-29T21:01:00.003-07:00

Michael B sitting in for a bit!, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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Singing the anthem for 90,000 people.

2010-07-29T21:01:00.001-07:00

Singing the anthem for 90,000 people., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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Training with 8 NHL'ers today. Ouch.

2010-07-29T21:00:00.001-07:00

Training with 8 NHL'ers today. Ouch., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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Japan

2010-05-12T01:27:00.003-07:00

Japan, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

On my way to China and I find the best delta lounge in the world.
Sushi. Sapporo. Sumo. Happy.

Japan

2010-05-12T01:27:00.001-07:00

Japan, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

On my way to China and I find the best delta lounge in the world.
Sushi. Sapporo. Sumo. Happy.

Newest obsession...

2010-04-21T18:42:00.001-07:00

Newest obsession..., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

I've got some serious issues with my neck which is limiting what I can
do lately. Fortunately, this is not one of them...

2 gits for every boy

2010-03-31T09:16:00.003-07:00

2 gits for every boy, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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My new baby

2010-03-31T09:16:00.001-07:00

My new baby, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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Getcha Mota Runnin

2010-03-30T08:51:00.001-07:00

Getcha Mota Runnin, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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Winter Olympics

2010-03-08T11:49:00.000-08:00

Wow. Got a call from my good friend Rob Powers and two days later I was on my way up to the Winter Olympics. No plans necessarily, but why not?

First of all, Whistler and Vancouver are beautiful. I could have stayed. I got off the plane, on to the bus and like a little kid on my first day of school, grabbed the front seat on the bus heading up the mountain, got my camera ready and asked questions of the bus driver until he just stopped responding. The drive featured mountains on the right, and lakes and more mountain ranges on the left. Low hanging fog hid the ships coming in and out of ports, and I can only imagine what laid behind the front ranges. Someday, I'll find out.

It was fun to see Canada so excited and proud, and ultimately do so well. Not sure how to quantify it all, but here are a few of the highlights.

Met some great, great people - Amy Stanton is an athlete manager and is one of the brighter people I've met in a while. Peter Glass from USSA was a blast to hang out with. Amy from ESPN and the US Snowboard team reminded me how to have fun late at night in a Eurotrash club. And the folks from Heidiskis were a refreshing group of passionate people building something they believed in. Sandy Best, well, you're the best, sir. I can't wait to jump out of some helicopters with you and our skis....

I somehow found myself in some pretty unique situations again. Sitting at the Team USA's house up in the mountains, watching the Nordic combined team give a speech to their families about what it felt like to finally win a medal in a competition that the USA had previously never placed was a special moment. I also found myself at some friends' house, watching the Canada-Germany hockey game. Watching Canadian hockey, with Canadians, in Canada is an experience all in itself. I'm just glad they won...

Want to that Rob again, for being so inclusive and let me tag along with what he's doing, no matter when or where. Friends can make all the difference, and I'm lucky to have spent some time with great old friends and met some new ones. Life is amazing. Oh yeah, and I got to see Divo in concert. How cool is that?

Super Bowl XIV - The Good and the Bad

2010-02-09T08:47:00.000-08:00

This post comes with a disclaimer. I'm a pretty positive person. I tend to try to keep this blog positive and look for the good in everything. That being said, sometimes you just have to call it like it is. I completely agree with the "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all", but sometimes, if someone can learn from your experiences, or if you can save someone from something, then I think it's worth saying. So. I'm going to say it.

I was pretty excited to head to Miami this weekend. Super Bowl 44. I've always heard that you don't really need to go to the game, just get down there and get in some parties, and that's most of the experience (at a discounted price...). An experience, it was. Valerie is in Miami modeling and between her connections (Thanks Bob!) and mine, I figured we'd have enough contacts and connections to have a great weekend. I was partially right.

First, the good. I met some really, really cool people. Fergal Murray, the Master Brewer for Guinness beers was as cool as they come. We had a great time talking business and alcohol for hours one night. And there were others, who genuinely seemed very nice, had interesting, fulfilling lives and didn't let things go to their heads.

That being said, I was shocked at the number of celebrities we were around, and how many of them were huge disappointments. I won't name names, but it seemed like every model/actor/athlete I met was simply there trying to leverage every ounce of celebrity they had for all the wrong reasons. It was the biggest 'pissing match' I'd ever witnessed. As a friend of mine said "All the respectable celebrities are probably home with their families, and not here." I hadn't thought of that, but it was completely true. It was a cross-section of humans that I can honestly say made me embarrassed to be part of.

It was a wake-up call.

I've been in the music biz for years, and met my share of famous faces. And it's always been something very fun and exciting to be around. I consider myself blessed to have met the positive people I have for this long. There have been a few here or there, that were a bit of a let down, but I always considered them the exception and not the norm. That being said, I can officially say I've now seen the bad side of fame, and it's pretty ugly. I met one individual - an ex-Super Bowl MVP, a Heisman trophy winner, who now, years after playing in the NFL, is doing nothing with his life. He couldn't tell me one thing he was doing besides playing in celebrity golf matches and flying around to events like the Super Bowl. There are so many people out there working so hard to fight the good fight, to find cures for diseases, or raise awareness for causes that would literally give anything for the clout that this person has, and he simply decides to do nothing with it besides party. And he's not the only one. his story could be multiplied a million times last weekend. As I sat there, I couldn't help but think if all of these people used their connections, their money and their fame towards something good, the world would be such a different place.

Looking back, it was a great experience. I learned a lot. I don't think there's anything wrong with success/fame/wealth, as long as a person doesn't lose sight of what's important, but if you do, let me be the first to tell you, it gets pretty ugly.

For anyone reading this. Go after your goals, be the best you can be, and be you. I personally don't think there is anything wrong with fame... But also think about how fortunate you are to be in the position you are, and what you could to give back to those less fortunate. We're here for such a small amount of time and once you're gone, you're gone. Do all you can, be all you can be, and don't look back when it's too late and have regrets.

Also - don't buy cheap sushi in Miami. It doesn't end well either.

Winter X. An Eight Year Tradition

2010-02-02T12:13:00.000-08:00

It's been a long time since I was a sophomore in college. But I do remember that somewhat fateful day. I was working at OHRD in Bascom Hall (Office of Human Resource Development for those of you keeping track) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It was a slow day, and I was trying to figure out how to get out of a recent slump I felt myself falling into...

With the addition of snocross into the then-growing-in-popularity X-Games, this ex-snowmobile racer / broke college student was trying to figure out how to get out to Aspen and take part in the games.

A little digging revealed that they hired 'runners'. Like interns, but more like, well, runners, these aspiring tv production interns did all the tasks you'd expect. Coffee, copies, and running (at elevation, and sometimes up a mountain). It didn't matter, I was set on finding a way out there.

I dug up ESPN's phone number and called. And called. And called. I was denied 4 times, thus changing my story each time I received a little more information until I was finally hired to work for SMT (the scoring and timing people).

For the next 6 years, I attended winter and summer x games. Typically, you'd find me digging trenches in the snow and burying wires, or on a headset trying to find some norwegian snowboarder's family and friends so when they wiped out, the cameras would know who to pan to. I even got to play 'red hat' - the guy between the tv crews and the starters at the race. I'd get the "TV is clear!" call, give the signal to the race starter, and he'd drop the flag. A lot of responsibility for a wisconsin farm boy.

Fast forward and I can honestly say that that little phone call has done me more good than most of my college education. I was able to learn from the best, network with people I had no right hanging out with, and enjoy every minute of it. Even if I didn't want a career in TV, it was a worthy experience and helped shape my life still today. I made friends with some great, great people, and saw first hand how big of an ass someone can be when they stop smiling for the cameras. All life lessons, all priceless to me.

Along the way, I've played guitar with Shaun White, skied with Sal, had dinner with the guys from The Fray, and tested the body's limits to Red Bull, alcohol and sleep depravation. But some of the best memories are those where I learned who I was, what worked and what really didn't.

This past weekend, I went back to X, but more as a spectator. I even took my dad and brother. We got hooked up with some behind-the-scenes passes and it was a blast to watch dad get excited about the same stuff I always had. While action sports tend to skew a bit younger, I honestly don't see myself ever growing tired of them, and my dad is living proof that anyone can appreciate the beauty and awe of some of these sports. If you've never had the chance or even considered it, get to Winter X, and prepare to be amazed. If you're a broke college kid, and not afraid to dig trenches to get to where you want to go, let me know, and I'll put you on the same career path that worked so well for me.

My new social media game plan. Celebrity name-dropping.

2010-01-22T08:49:00.000-08:00

Last night I headed out with the great Phil Solem (ever hear that song "I'll Be There For You" from Friends? Yeah, that's Phil) to check out a gig our friends were playing downtown.

Our friends just so happen to be, in my opinion, some of the greatest musicians on earth. I'm honored to know them and to be able to learn from them every chance I get. It's a bonus that they consider me a friend. Michael Bland, Sonny Thompson, Tommy Barbarella and John Fields were playing downtown with this kid named Nick Jonas. So we went out and caught the show.

The opener was even my buddy Ryan Liestman, who we've played several shows with. He's recently been the keyboard player for the Jonas Brothers, so it's pretty exciting to watch this uber-talented kid get some props and have his career growing very nicely.

Anyways, we caught the shows, and from what I could hear over the high pitch screaming of 5,000 tweens, they were great. And afterwards, we all met up for drinks...and bowling. So yeah, my night ended up at a bowling alley with one of the JoBros as they call them.

But here's the interesting part. Talking with John Fields ( @strawberrius ) he was telling me how one name drop from Nick on twitter equated to 5,000 followers in a day. And just to prove it, he name dropped me and instantly I had 50 new followers.

In a world where millions are spent to build your online equity, I think I've cracked the code.

1. Find famous person

2. Have them name drop you on twitter.

3. Profit

Almost as easy as the underwear Gnomes plan on South Park....

NAMM

2010-01-18T15:00:00.000-08:00

Last week I headed to Anaheim, CA for NAMM - the biggest music convention in the world. It's like Guitar Center. Times 10,000.

I spent 45 hours in California and in that time, got to hang out with some pretty big fish (Jason Mraz, Serj Tankain, etc). Saw some amazing shows (Night Ranger blew my mind!), hit up some fantastic parties (Guitar World Magazine) and met up with some brands we do a lot of work with (Gibson guitars, Ultimate Ears, Road Ready, QSC Speakers and more).

Above all else though, I have to give a big thank you out to Chalise and Bob at Taylor Guitars. In a weekend where they were taking care of some pretty big names, they went well out of there way to make me feel like part of the family and even let my buddy Hawken get back to meet Jason Mraz after his set.

An amazing time with some amazing folks.

I REALLY REALLY need to get better at this

2010-01-07T19:09:00.000-08:00

It's January.

That means my last blog entry was 7 months ago. I'm really, really bad at this.

Since my last entry I've traveled to Iraq and kuwait numerous times (and in the process taken incoming mortar rounds - multiple times), climbed Mt. Rainier, Ran the San Francisco Marathon (on zero training), bought a new Jeep, visited Richard Branson's Necker Island, spent new years in Long Beach for the Red Bull event, taken multiple trips to the mountains, took in the Dew tour in Orlando, and more. Wow. What a year.

I'm actually lucky to be alive.

As 2010 rolls around, many people are wishing 2009 away. Personally, I wonder if I'll ever have a more exciting, productive and rewarding year. The funny thing is, I know that 2010 won't be anything like 2009. Different opportunities come and go, different people come and go, and while many people set new years resolutions, I simply have one: I find myself going into 2010 simply hoping I can get close to the year I had in 2009.

I want to thank everyone that has touched my life this year. Everyone that has pushed me, praised me, cursed me, and challenged me. I will never be the same.

The Cheap Seats!

2009-05-14T19:01:00.001-07:00

The Cheap Seats!, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

We played before the twins game the other night and had a great time.
We stayed for most of the fame and it was a great experience, though I
was quickly tempnded why I don't I to games much...it's
just...kinda...slow. I'm sure once the new stadium is up, it's going
to me a whole other ...uh.... Ballgame, but hey, it was still a
blast. I think I had more fun watching this lady eat non-stop for 7
innings straight. Amazing!!

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

God Bless Eau Claire, WI

2009-05-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

I've been blessed with the ability to travel a lot over the past few years. There are towns/areas I love for obvious reasons. Orange County, CA? Denver, CO? Of course. But I'd gladly add Eau Claire, WI to that list. And it's only because of the people. It always feels like home in Eau Claire and people are always going well out of their way to help us. I really appreciate it, and Water Street will always have a fond place in my heart. Here are a few pics from our shows this weekend.

Sunday I visited the Living Green Expo (on my Harley-Davidson- at least I didn't drive a Hummer like one dude did...) Saw some cool tech including the Tesla electric car. $110,000, fast, and beautiful. I must say though, the interior left something to be desired. I'm sure it'll get there. These bikes from Minneapolis Electric Bike Co were pretty sick as well. 20mph, 40 miles per charge, $1500. Seems like a pretty cheap way to get around to me!

The good and the bad.

2009-05-01T07:06:00.001-07:00

The garage looks awesome. I may just rent out my master bedroom and live in here. Grandpa had a big day, but he loves big days. Check out the pics!

And in other news, backing out this morning, I cracked my roommate, Kyle's car. Guess I'm going to be talking to Mr. Insurance Man. That kind of crap bums me out. Not the end of the world, but it just kinda sucks.

I gotta get better at this.

2009-04-30T08:34:00.001-07:00

Time is flying by. So many things happening and I don't keep track of them like I should. This is day one of my attempt to stay up on things.

Lots of changes in my life, but for the most part, it's been an amazing year. Sometimes growth hurts, sometimes hurt teaches you more than you think it can. but everyday, I wake up thanking God for the opportunities I've been given and I strive to give 100% everyday to everyone.

Today, Grandpa is at my house painting the inside of my new home's garage. I love Grandpa, and he's probably one of the most amazing individuals you'll ever meet. I know everyone says that about their Grandpa, but everyone also says that about my grandpa. He's incredible and full of energy.

We're also sending King Billy, a great country band from Nashville, off to Iraq today. I"m always bummed to see our new friends go, and I always wish I could join them. Great guys, and they'll do an amazing job.

Tonight, Dan Wilson is at Coffman at the U of M. I hope I get time to make it. Until then, I'm in a meeting and i better get going. Ok...day 1. I'll be back tomorrow!

Here we go again!

2009-03-22T14:18:00.001-07:00

Here we go again!, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

Armed forces entertainers of the year!

2009-03-20T16:31:00.001-07:00

Armed forces entertainers of the year!, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

SXSW

2009-03-19T22:40:00.001-07:00

SXSW, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

The ladies

2009-03-17T14:21:00.001-07:00

The ladies, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

Yes!

2009-03-13T13:46:00.001-07:00

Yes!, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

photo.jpg

2009-03-12T19:53:00.001-07:00

photo.jpg, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

My life this month

2009-03-12T10:14:00.003-07:00

My life this month, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

Inspiring the kids

2009-03-12T10:14:00.001-07:00

Inspiring the kids, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Always wanted to give back. It's pretty cool to be able to do it this
way.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

Hiking the bowl.

2009-03-12T10:11:00.001-07:00

Hiking the bowl., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

One of the best feelings ever? Standing at the top, powder run ahead
and knowing you just got in an amazig workout with some amazing views

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

The Varsity

2009-02-16T09:12:00.001-08:00

The Varsity, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Blackhawk rock

2009-01-20T04:41:00.001-08:00

Blackhawk rock, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388

Saturday

2008-09-27T10:12:00.001-07:00

Saturday, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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The first check in! No homo.

2008-09-26T19:11:00.001-07:00

The first check in! No homo., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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A short break...

2008-09-23T06:33:00.001-07:00

A short break..., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
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Puppy love

2008-09-23T06:19:00.001-07:00

Puppy love, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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christianschauf@gmail.com

Like a rainbow

2008-09-12T10:34:00.001-07:00

Like a rainbow, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
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christianschauf@gmail.com

The bruise, day 2

2008-09-09T13:20:00.001-07:00

The bruise, day 2, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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2 days after the crash

2008-09-09T04:55:00.001-07:00

2 days after the crash, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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Road trip

2008-09-06T11:36:00.001-07:00

Road trip, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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One of these is cheesy

2008-09-04T19:39:00.001-07:00

One of these is cheesy, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
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christianschauf@gmail.com

Talking heads

2008-09-04T19:37:00.001-07:00

Talking heads, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
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christianschauf@gmail.com

Stretch

2008-09-04T19:36:00.001-07:00

Stretch, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
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Wanna race?

2008-08-28T14:38:00.001-07:00

Wanna race?, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
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christianschauf@gmail.com

Thanks!

2008-08-24T17:06:00.001-07:00

Thanks!, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Big head Todd has been one of my favorites forever, so it's really
cool when they come to town and call to tell me there are tickets
waiting!

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Goin' Global

2008-08-21T18:26:00.001-07:00

Goin' Global, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Thought this was pretty cool. In the past 30 days, we've had hits from
28 countries.

Homeward Bound

2008-08-21T18:20:00.001-07:00

Homeward Bound, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

5am. Haven't slept yet, again. 2 shows in 16 hours. Dubai Airport.
See you soon, Minneapolis.

Don't feed the animals

2008-08-21T18:19:00.001-07:00

Don't feed the animals, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

This guy was pretty intimidating. Wonder if, when he did something
good, they said "Good Bad!" ?

cute

2008-08-21T18:17:00.001-07:00

cute, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Jam session

2008-08-16T01:29:00.001-07:00

Jam session, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

We let these guys get up and jam on a song or two, it was great.

--
Christian Schauf
Catchpenny Productions LLC
4744 Grand Ave. #1
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612.308.0388
www.catchpennyband.com

christianschauf.blogspot.com

tank tops

2008-08-16T01:02:00.001-07:00

tank tops, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Troops.......check.
Tank..........check.
guns..........check.
alec doing something strange...........check.

after gig

2008-08-16T01:00:00.001-07:00

after gig, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

We've made a lot of great friends on this trip.

Quite a Theater

2008-08-16T00:59:00.001-07:00

Quite a Theater, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

This is the theater in the Ba'ath Party HQ where the first missle struck.
There's not much left, but roughly 300 people were in here when the missle
hit. Fun fact: they found "Pretty Woman" in the projector when going
through the rubble.

Tank Graveyard

2008-08-16T00:58:00.001-07:00

Tank Graveyard, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

This is where a good number of tanks go after being seized by American
forces. there were thousands....

--
Christian Schauf
Catchpenny Productions LLC
4744 Grand Ave. #1
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612.308.0388
www.catchpennyband.com

christianschauf.blogspot.com

This is your brain...

2008-08-16T00:56:00.001-07:00

This is your brain..., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

...on a tomahawk missle. The "Victory over America" name given to this
building didn't sit well with someone. so we blew it up.

Victory Over America Palace

2008-08-16T00:30:00.001-07:00

Victory Over America Palace, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

This is a picture inside the "Victory over America" palace. Wasn't even
completed yet. I guess someone in our military took offense to the name....

I hope they like us

2008-08-14T06:28:00.001-07:00

I hope they like us, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

A pretty common scene, actually. people carry these around like it's a
wallet or something...

more from iraq

2008-08-14T06:27:00.003-07:00

more from iraq, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

loading the C-130 on the way to another show and a fun photo op with a few
folks in kuwait.

we've been playing to between 200-500 troops every night. it's been an
amazing experience, and we can't wait to get all of the information up for
everyone to check out.

more from iraq

2008-08-14T06:27:00.001-07:00

more from iraq, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

more from iraq

2008-08-14T06:25:00.003-07:00

more from iraq, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

attack dogs and lawn IED darts.

more from iraq

2008-08-14T06:25:00.001-07:00

more from iraq, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

attack dogs and lawn IED darts.

falling behind.

2008-08-14T00:07:00.003-07:00

falling behind., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Hey everyone, We've been without internet for a few days, but we'll keep
uploading as we go. Here are a few recent shots. Still to come: Saddam's
Palace, and the tour of the Ba'ath Party headquarters where the first
missles hit when the war began. Did you know they were actually watching
Pretty Woman when the missles hit? Weird, right?

Here are a few good shots from the past week. Loading a C-130, a beautiful
sunset 20 miles from Syria and Jordan, being attacked by the dogs, and more.

falling behind.

2008-08-14T00:07:00.001-07:00

falling behind., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

home again.

2008-08-11T15:52:00.001-07:00

home again., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

We've been moving almost daily. here we are heading to another bunk. Some
nights we have rooms similar to dorms, some nights we have cots. Tonight,
we're in Saddam's palace. (pictures of that to follow).

This is getting exciting.

2008-08-11T15:45:00.001-07:00

This is getting exciting., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

It's been a while since we've had internet access, but we've been taking
tons of pictures, and will upload a bunch very soon. Here's the group
getting off one of our flights on an Osprey at FOB Korean Village. We are
the FIRST band to ever play there, and the troops responded. There was a
huge "near beer" spray fight during our set, and roughly 15 stage dives.
It's been an incredible experience.

--
Christian Schauf
Catchpenny Productions LLC
4744 Grand Ave. #1
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612.308.0388
www.catchpennyband.com

christianschauf.blogspot.com

turn up the air conditioning

2008-08-08T15:16:00.001-07:00

turn up the air conditioning, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

outside the cafeteria.

sweat

2008-08-06T23:22:00.001-07:00

sweat, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

I typically sweat during a show, but this place is ridiculous...

Introduction

2008-08-06T23:20:00.001-07:00

Introduction, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Getting introduced before our show at LSA

Preshow

2008-08-06T23:18:00.001-07:00

Preshow, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Here we are, hanging out with LSA's CO (Commanding Officer) and our security
detail. There are more rifles in this picture than you can actually see.
The security guys follow us everywhere and never leave our sight. Kinda
cool in a way.....

Visiting

2008-08-06T23:04:00.001-07:00

Visiting, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

We spend a good deal of time each day visiting with the troops. It's
facinating to see what their days are like. Alec chats up one of the guys
at Camp LSA .

Free Time

2008-08-06T23:01:00.001-07:00

Free Time, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

In the evenings, you see a lot of soldiers out playing basketball, rugby,
football, etc. Some guys wear basketball shoes, some guys wear military
gear.

Just like home

2008-08-06T23:00:00.001-07:00

Just like home, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

McDonalds seems to be the popular choice around here. This Micky D's is the
only one accessible for soldiers in Kuwait. A Big Mac is $2.59.

Military Parking Lot

2008-08-06T22:58:00.001-07:00

Military Parking Lot, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Early am workout

2008-08-06T22:57:00.001-07:00

Early am workout, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Early morning workouts at the base. It's 6am and about 100 degrees outside.

Day 2. Can't tell you where we're at just yet...

2008-08-06T03:55:00.003-07:00

Day 2. Can't tell you where we're at just yet..., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

A few shots from the last 24 hours.

Track and Field? More like Track and Desert....

This porta-potty reminds us of festivals back home, just hotter.
Fortunately, my new iphone didn't meet the bottom of this one.

And some good home eatin'

Day 2. Can't tell you where we're at just yet...

2008-08-06T03:55:00.001-07:00

Day 2. Can't tell you where we're at just yet..., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Show at Arifjan

2008-08-05T20:30:00.003-07:00

Show at Arifjan, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

A few more pictures from our show at Camp Arifjan. These girls are a few
days away from heading home and joined us for a song onstage.

Show at Arifjan

2008-08-05T20:30:00.001-07:00

Show at Arifjan, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

A few more pictures from our show at Camp Arifjan. These girls are a few
days away from heading home and joined us for a song onstage.

Sweat

2008-08-05T20:17:00.001-07:00

Sweat, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

120 degrees at soundcheck

Camp Arifjan Show

2008-08-05T20:14:00.001-07:00

Camp Arifjan Show, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Set Up at Base Arifjan, Kuwait

2008-08-05T20:11:00.001-07:00

Set Up at Base Arifjan, Kuwait, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Fortunately the temp. cooled off a bit for showtime. Unfortunately, it was
still over 100 degrees.

Bands over Baghdad

2008-08-05T00:16:00.003-07:00

Bands over Baghdad, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Bands over Baghdad

2008-08-05T00:16:00.001-07:00

Bands over Baghdad, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Loading up

2008-08-05T00:15:00.003-07:00

Loading up, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

--
Christian Schauf
Catchpenny Productions LLC
4744 Grand Ave. #1
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612.308.0388
www.catchpennyband.com

christianschauf.blogspot.com

Loading up

2008-08-05T00:15:00.001-07:00

Loading up, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

--
Christian Schauf
Catchpenny Productions LLC
4744 Grand Ave. #1
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612.308.0388
www.catchpennyband.com

christianschauf.blogspot.com

Loading up #2

2008-08-05T00:14:00.001-07:00

Loading up #2, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

--
Christian Schauf
Catchpenny Productions LLC
4744 Grand Ave. #1
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612.308.0388
www.catchpennyband.com

christianschauf.blogspot.com

More from Day 1

2008-08-05T00:12:00.001-07:00

More from Day 1, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Zack gets immunized.

Day 1

2008-08-04T22:25:00.003-07:00

Day 1, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Norm's $8 danish in Amsterdam, McDonalds abroad, Alec on crack, and more.
We're in Kuwait, and it's hot. and sandy. Stay tuned for many more
pictures, but here's our first round from our trip over.

Day 1

2008-08-04T22:25:00.001-07:00

Day 1, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Norm's $8 danish in Amsterdam, McDonalds abroad, Alec on crack, and more.
We're in Kuwait, and it's hot. and sandy. Stay tuned for many more
pictures, but here's our first round from our trip over.

Skyrockets in flight

2008-08-03T12:59:00.001-07:00

Skyrockets in flight, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

28 extra bags

2008-08-03T11:58:00.001-07:00

28 extra bags, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

My mom loves me.

2008-08-03T11:52:00.001-07:00

My mom loves me., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

She's making me sign this...

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Studio C time

2008-08-01T06:23:00.001-07:00

Studio C time, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Bill gets shot

2008-07-31T13:07:00.001-07:00

Bill gets shot, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Shots!

2008-07-31T13:06:00.001-07:00

Shots!, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Paperwork

2008-07-31T05:58:00.001-07:00

Paperwork, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

If we don't forget something, it'll be a miracle.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Just saying

2008-07-30T14:57:00.001-07:00

Just saying, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Rockfest

2008-07-30T14:50:00.001-07:00

Rockfest, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Big stage...wish we didn't have to play mid day so we could actually
use some of those lights...

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

He knows

2008-07-30T14:48:00.001-07:00

He knows, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

The pup is heading to the farm for a few weeks. He's really going to
miss chewing on everything I own...

photo.jpg

2008-07-17T10:50:00.001-07:00

photo.jpg, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Human bowling by alec Roeser

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Air conditioned.

2008-06-15T13:54:00.001-07:00

Air conditioned., originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com

Soundcheck

2008-06-12T16:24:00.001-07:00

Soundcheck, originally uploaded by ccschauf.

Christian Schauf
612.308.0388
christianschauf.blogspot.com
christianschauf@gmail.com