Correspondence between Seamus and Henry Rollins’s management By Seamus O'Sparks on August 21, 2015 — 5 mins read Correspondence between Seamus and Henry Rollins’s management 8/20/15 (LONG POST WARNING): Hi Matt, my name is Seamus. I am interested in booking Henry Rollins for a Halloween show at the Triple Crown in San Marcos, Texas. Here are the details: My band, Chasca (I am the singer/ flautist) will be headlining. We will play at... More
I took one of those in-depth personality tests By Seamus O'Sparks on October 28, 2014 — 1 min read I took one of those in-depth personality tests and it appears that I am a FUCK type personality. I’m a FUCK! Here’s how FUCKs are described: Everything you do has an ulterior motive. Chasca Halloween Night at Triple Crown w/ Buzz ‘n Bangs and 4orms Though you disdain people you are a people pleaser which... More
August is here By Seamus O'Sparks on August 11, 2014 — 1 min read August is here Give a cheer For August opens up the door For all that Fall portends and more As soon August becomes September I hope that you will all remember When skies are blue and corn is high And summer softly passes by That soon October will be nigh Of crispy morn and autumn... More
SO, I am afraid today’s post will be a serious one By Seamus O'Sparks on November 5, 2013 — 1 min read SO, I am afraid today’s post will be a serious one. Chasca had something of a rough last week. Our drummer, Ian, broke his shoulder in an accident. For those of you that attended our CD release show at Triple Crown he played the whole show with a broken shoulder socket…Pretty tough bird he is.... More
King Canute is considered one of the best of the Pre-Norman English Kings By Seamus O'Sparks on October 17, 2013 — 1 min read King Canute is considered one of the best of the Pre-Norman English Kings. The story goes that he had his throne taken to the coastline where he commanded the waves to stop before him. After issuing this command his throne, and feet, and flowing kingly robes were immediately soaked by the disobedient sea. He did... More
Today is the last day of September… By Seamus O'Sparks on September 30, 2013 — 1 min read Today is the last day of September…Remember? Then-tomorrow we begin October? Sober… And October brings a spooky scene for the time you know as Halloween. I’m the Halloween Pumpkin and I’ve come to eat your eyes and all that Jazz. Don’t you know what I’m sayin’ here? You know, HALLOWEEN! That time of year when... More
CAVEAT EMPTOR! By Seamus O'Sparks on October 10, 2012 — 1 min read CAVEAT EMPTOR! Do not get your Halloween pumpkins from that place-St. Maurice’s Home For Troubled Pumpkins. These pumpkins are BAD! I got one there a week ago. Let me put it this way, you don’t carve these pumpkins-these pumpkins carve you. I took home this cute little blonde pumpkin with big blue eyes. It was... More
We had a blast doing an interview with KTSW By Seamus O'Sparks on October 28, 2011 — 1 min read We had a blast doing an interview with KTSW, thanks for having us! I hope everybody learned the value of not engaging in a land war in Asia-Crasuss, you naughty, naughty devil. Here’s another contest to get the Chasca fanbase motivated. Come to Weirdfest and if your Halloween heart is pure enough you can “goose”... More
There’s only a couple of more days ’till the big Weirdfest By Seamus O'Sparks on October 27, 2011 — 1 min read People, I am excited! There’s only a couple of more days ’till the big Weirdfest on the 29th at Texas Music Theater. We can be Halloween Hogs at long last. We can all shine like sweet Lucifer the light bringer himself. Spread the word, spread your disease, spread your bed: it’s all happening. AND-whoever comes... More
August the Oneth By Seamus O'Sparks on August 1, 2011 — 1 min read August the Oneth-A brand new month! End of Summer-What a bummer. Back to school-That ain’t cool – but then September – Remember? Timber? And the season falls to Fall. Is that all? Autumn’s call. Septemberween – you know what I mean. And September flows into October – Great Grover. And October sets a spooky scene... More