Mar 18, 2001 / 10:35 pm / Sunday

Hi Folks. Yesterday was March 17, 2001, St. Paricks Day. MtbB came one step closer to the culmination of a dream, recoding the final tracks for a new, yet untitled record.

It's difficult sometimes to get a good grip on what drives us to do the things that we do in our lives, but yet we know what they are becuase we do them, right? Just the fact that you are reading this now means a lot to us. It's nice to think that all the hard work means something.

Much thanks to Raxx Traxx Studios and its owner Rick Barnes for being patient and professional all the way through. You Rock. As for Steve and Ralph, you two are as potent and magical as two guys that get together can be. (in a good way) I'm talking Jagger/Richards, Lennon/McCartney, Kid Rock/ Joe C., kinda stuff. Thanks for being patient, Ralph.

MtbB has several upcoming shows (check the tour schedule on this site) and more on the horizon. We'll let you know when and where the CD release show will be as I myself find out. (There are a dozen or so booking managers fighting over us as I speak... "yeah right.")

Please remmber that we need your help and support to succeed. Keep your ears open about Hindersole as well, they crank.

Protect your heart
Protect your mind
Pete and Made to be broken

Oct 31, 2000

Hi. Pete here. How's everyone been doing? Sorry it's been a while since i've written one of these. Well the time has come for the Made to be Broken boys to record an album of these songs that we've been playing for a while.

Producer extraordinaire Ralph Covert (heard of him?) has agreed to produce. I have to say that I feel very fortunate to get the opportunity to work with Ralph again. I feel that this record will be quite the depature from "May the Better Man Lose." Fuzz, Ed and I have been working our butts off and hopefully we'll be at the right place, at the right time and capture lightning in a bottle. We've coaxed axe-master Steve Gerlach to throw down some soulful rockin' leads throughout.

This is truly going to be a group effort by MtbB. We've written all these songs together, and we're all going to sing! We're also going to be introducing you guys to some very talented friends of ours. Folk-singer Erica Waycie is doing a piano/guitar duet with me, and leader of the band Hinder-Soul, Leo Shvarster, is helping out with background vocals.

We'll be back soon with another update and new gigs in November. Hope you had a safe Halloween. Rock on. Keep Pimpin'

Sincerely, Peter

10-31-00     9:15pm

May 10, 2000

After what I considered a successful first outing of a Coin/mtbb showcase a couple of weeks ago, I am looking forward to playing with that band again. Dean and the boys kicked ass during their set, which highlighted new material for an album they have coming out soon. Also making a strong showing: opening act 200proof, fronted by Leo Shvarster. I think we did o.k. too.

So what's up guys and guyettes out there? After the last show the band decided to take a week off to catch up on real life. I (Pete) stayed close to home trying to finish up a tune for the new record. It has been coming along pretty good, I think it might be called "Did I Disappoint You Again", or maybe not.

Meanwhile, Gregg used his time off to produce a demo for a young band called Parkedlife, a pop/punk band who sing their tunes in both English and Philipino. Pretty cool stuff, I heard it. Ed used his time to finish up a home project he's been working on, and to finally put new strings on that bass of his! Just kidding Ed, please don't beat the crap out of me!

There are a few new gigs on the horizon but I can't tell you about them just yet, But confirmations will be coming soon. (06-23-00,06-24-00,07-01-00)
Keep those dates. It was kind of a quiet night at the open mic night Tuesday. All you performers out there aren't getting any younger if you know what I mean. That's referring to the open mic night that Gregg runs (and I help), each and every Tuesday night at Lunar Brewing in Villa Park. (St.Charles Rd./Elmhurst Rd.(83)).

Look for a Made to be Broken highlight video coming soon, and also a dance remix of "St. Agnes" done by local Dj Kim Nunez. Both are going to be available through the website.

Other than that, not much happening, my sister Agnes, is pregnant with her first child, congrats! Keep the faith, see you down the road,

Sincerely, Peter c/o Made to be Broken. 10:33pm

4/20/2000

Hey guys, this will be the section of the web-site where on probably a monthly basis. Ed or Gregg or I will update and or amuse you with what is going on with the band, because, well, we think you should know.

We'll let you know about the new record and where we might be playing, or maybe even tell a joke we heard on a particular day. We'd love to hear what's happening from you guys as well. As time goes by we'll iron out most of the rambles and see what happens!

"Never underestimate the power of music or try to deny it. The power to uplift, to heal: the power to change the shape of a room or the course of peoples lives. If you think I'm dreaming, do me a favor and let a fool sleep. See you soon." (J.D.)

Sincerely, Peter Bernas and Made to be Broken