People will come and go, but you will always have family. TCB, you have jumped at every opportunity to help us boys realize and pursue our dreams. When most try to talk their kids out of dropping everything and hitting the road, you asked if we needed a driver. You won't ever see him without a pin proudly displayed on his lapel.
Happy Birthday Pop!
Love, Your boys
posted by
Patrick @
1:43 PM
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Hey there!
So the first acoustic show was a great time, a big thanks to all that came out. My next solo acoustic performance is this coming Monday (10/1/07) at the same venue: Kenny's Castaways
10/1/07 - Monday Night Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St NYC
I go on at 8pm.
This is a free show and my new album "Swallowed by the Wolf" will also be available at the show. This is to be a fun, low key intimate performance for my friends and we will build off that. I know this is short notice, but please stop in if you can, it would mean a lot to me.
posted by
Patrick @
12:46 PM
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Hey guys...GOOD NEWS! The WOLF is now in stock at Amazon finally...you can get it HERE.
ALSO, for those who like the instant gratification, you can finally get it on iTunes HERE!
If you already have the album, please stop at these places and post GLOWING reviews to entice others :)
Love pat
posted by
Patrick @
2:21 PM
Thursday, September 06, 2007
I mean...we need a show right? Well, this is as close as I can come for the time being. I will be doing a solo acoustic show at:
Kenny's Castaway 157 Bleecker st. New York, NY
Wed. September 12 @ 10pm
I am looking to do a lot of this in the NYC and WNY areas during the Fall and the new cd will be available at the show. Come out, have some fun and try and get me to play some old shit so I mess up the lyrics :)
Love Pat
posted by
Patrick @
7:10 PM
Saturday, August 25, 2007
YES the album is completed and out and YES I realize it is hard to find. Amazon is so backed up and (thankfully) it is from a great number of pre-orders that we received. We are currently ironing it out and should be up and running with Amazon and iTunes pronto. You CAN currently order the album from CD Baby...they are a reliable company and are shipping today!! So if you can't wait, get it there.
I can't wait to hear what you think....
posted by
Patrick @
8:40 PM
Thursday, August 16, 2007
There is a new post on the Navar Scrapbook! It includes the setlist from our show at Kenny's Castaways on 8/9/07 and pics and Video from our good friend Kristen that was at the show. Check it out HERE!
Were you at the show? Write about it in the Nation Forum!
posted by
Patrick @
3:18 PM
Monday, August 06, 2007
100% Records invites you to celebrate the release of Navar's 4th studio album "Swallowed By The Wolf"
Navar CD Release and Showcase Thursday August 9th, 2007 Live @ Kenny's Castaway 157 Bleecker St. New York, NY
Show Starts at 8pm $10 Admission Gets the CD and an Open Bar!
Yes, the CD is 98% finished and will be out in AUGUST!! Here is the finalized track listing:
1. Enter: Wolf 2. Wompatuck 3. (This Is Your) Final Warning 4. 26 Years 5. Revolution Tonight 6. The Ballad of Gravedigger Jones 7. Givin' the Boots 8. Turn It All Around 9. When the Ship Comes In 10. Hold On 11. War In Chelsea 12. Big Orange 13. Sink. Or. Swim. 14. Ocean Blue 15. Dry Your Eyes
Also, you can hear Revolution Tonight and Hold On NOW on the NAVAR Myspace page!
posted by
Patrick @
6:57 PM
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Our dear friend Brady posted some pics from the last Hotel show on his blog! Check them out here
posted by
Patrick @
2:31 PM
Monday, July 09, 2007
Hey guys, fill this out to receive free text message alerts when we are playing in your area!
posted by
Patrick @
12:57 PM
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
The 4th of July Fireworks show has been postponed until this Friday July 6th! The weather will be clear and the crowd will be huge! Don't miss it!
posted by
Adam @
1:26 PM
Monday, June 25, 2007
NAVAR is back! We are happy to say that we are almost finished mixing and the album is on it's way! Rock shows to be announced...like this one we just had in olean:
posted by
Patrick @
2:24 PM
Thursday, June 14, 2007
The new shirts are online!
The new Navar shirts are now available online through Suedehead Clothing Company! They are also available at Suedehead's Olean Center Mall retail location! Check 'em out!
posted by
Adam @
2:56 PM
Monday, May 21, 2007
NAVAR performs with Ashley Parker Angel
Last Friday (5/18/07) Pat and Johnny from NAVAR played a surprise acoustic show at NYC Soho hot spot CORIO. Photo by Andrew Berkowitz
Even more of a surprise, Ashley Parker Angel sat in with the guys to do a cover of Oasis's smash hit "Wonderwall." More pics to be posted pronto!
posted by
Patrick @
6:21 PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
posted by
Patrick @
7:42 PM
Friday, May 11, 2007
I just did a quick post on the forum. Let's turn it up friends... Check it out HERE
posted by
Patrick @
1:39 PM
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
posted by
Patrick @
8:40 AM
Monday, May 07, 2007
You can now pre-order NAVAR's 4th album "Swallowed by the Wolf" on Amazon.com!
posted by
Patrick @
8:02 PM
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
NAVAR returns to Howard Stern! Check out the show companion...more NAVAR was played on Stern HERE today!
I did a cover of the Mark Harris classic "I'm a Gay Papa" and it got some good laughs in the studio.
posted by
Patrick @
4:12 PM
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
The New NAVAR shirts are in and available online HERE or at the Olean NY SuedeHead!
posted by
Patrick @
11:32 PM
Monday, April 16, 2007
Quick studio update from Pat and Johnny!
posted by
Patrick @
3:48 PM
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Need a quick new NAVAR fix? Check out this funny video and share it with your friends! Let's get a thousand views this week!
posted by
Patrick @
8:46 PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
A very happy birthday to NAVAR drummer Tim Lindhome!
posted by
Patrick @
12:34 PM
Sunday, March 11, 2007
SHOWS! SHOWS! SHOWS!
Oh it's true...NAVAR is about to start playing again and alot. It's been way too long, the album is just about wrapped up and (most importantly) we miss you all and can't wait to rock out again. The new music is life changing and fits our energetic live show in a way that none of our studio albums have ever been able to do. We have a couple NYC shows as well as some WNY shows confirmed...with more on the way! The album won't be for sale for the shows in April, but we will have new merch and samples.
Here is the run down....check the tour page for additional info and more confirmed dates as they are posted:
3/23/07 - Snitch NYC 4/02/07 - Snitch NYC 4/14/07 - Teen Tinnitus - Coudersport Consistory 5/27/07 - Fillmore Hotel
The Snitch shows have a $10 cover, but if you as a fan want to get "on the list," just shoot over an email to info@navar.net and we will make it happen. It is a killer rock club mixed with a trendy New York City nightclub/lounge and both will be a big deal kind of shows for us.
If there are any places, festivals, events that you would like to see us play....feel free to, again, shoot us over an email. We are looking to play any and everywhere this Summer. We have a lot planned but would love to include you all as well.
Anyway, enough of my blabbering...I have a lot of work to do! Miss you all!
Love, pat
p.s. check back often, we are only days away from more shows being posted. Also, check out the NAVAR Nation Forum...it is starting to warm up.
posted by
Patrick @
9:42 AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Hello friends! Happy Valentine's Day! I hope all of you are happy with a loved one or at least surrounded by those who you care about. It is a snowy, miserable day here in NYC but I am warmed by all that is going on. The early mixes of the songs in the running for the new album are starting to sound REALLY good and everyone here is getting excited. I am playing a few acoustic shows in February, with full band shows and showcases being booked for March and April.
On a side note...I really want to share some new music with you! Here's an easy deal....subscribe to my blog on myspace this week and I will send you a link to a mix that is becoming quite polished!
That is about it for now. Keep checking back for more info on the cd release and supporting shows. I hope to see you all very very soon.
Love, pat
p.s. The picture to the right is from the Gibson Guitars lounge at the Versace Mansion in Miami during Shaq's Superbowl Party. Photo taken by Carrie Newman.
posted by
Patrick @
5:03 PM
Monday, January 29, 2007
It sickens me to come to this page and see a December date as the last time this was updated. With the number of emails I have received...I guess it was important to fill you all in and make sure you know we are still alive and kickin. I have been doing some blogging on my Myspace page with some of the happenings, so check that out if you get a chance. The new album is starting to finally come together. I took a bit of a break in January, longer than I would have liked...but definitely necessary. Last week I headed upstate to beautiful Hume, NY to our studio where I got back to work. Johnny came in from Geneseo and we got a lot of progress done. As I see it, we are about a week away from finishing recording, production and early mixes. I can't tell you how proud I am of this new music and the band that Benny, John, Tim and I have evolved into.
I don't have a camcorder but I will try and do some video updates with the camera on my computer (as long as I don't stare into it and creep everyone out).
I miss you all and look forward to sharing this new music through the internet, your radio and live in person.
Love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
3:44 PM
Monday, December 18, 2006
Hey everyone!
I just wanted to take a second and wish you all a wonderful holiday season! Things are great with the band...we have 16 TRACKS in the works...and look to wrap it all up in less than a month! I know news has been limited and updates have been as few as there has been shows, but let me assure you that 2007 will be a big one.
As most of you know I have been in New York City most of this year networking and writing...and that will all pay off bigtime...i promise. I am here at Sea Legs now in Hume NY, working on the guitar parts. Johnny gets back tomorrow from another semester at Geneseo to do his lead work. Benny and Tim have finished there parts and they are ROCKING! I have talked about a rock album for a long time and we have never done it...until now.
I will work on some Holiday gifts for all of you on here, YouTUBE and any other place we have stuff. Also, if you didnt know...I post almost daily on my personal myspace page. You can get a lot of info there.
I miss you all so terribly much and hope you realize that this is only the calm before the storm. I also hope to see you out at the Olean show this weekend. It is an annual show tradition to play 3rd Base...the actual place where the band was formed before a St. Bonaventure basketball game (how's that for trivia).
Love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
8:35 AM
Thursday, December 07, 2006
You've heard the rumors, now it's official!
Navar will be following tradition, and rocking out at 3rd Base in Olean on Saturday December 23rd!
For you hardcore Navar fans, this will be your first look at what the guys have been cranking out at the studio! Brand new songs! Plus all your favorites, and of course some surprises!
See you there!
posted by
Adam @
5:03 PM
Monday, October 30, 2006
Hey there! What a great weekend of peforming and recording with all our Western NY family! Thanks for being a part of it.
Our good friend and mega-talented photographer Brady Dillsworth shot the show at Alfred State and posted some pictures on his blog. Check them out HERE!
More to come friends, new songs...more shows...big news...it's all happening!
Love NAVAR
posted by
Patrick @
6:46 AM
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Hey friends! I am excited to say that I will be visiting the WKPQ morning show tomorrow (Friday 10/27) to play some acoustic stuff and visit with my favorite Unkle Justin! The show is 6am to 10am EST.
You can actually hear the show live on 105.3 FM anywhere in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York, OR on the internet worldwide at http://www.wkpq.com/listenlive.htm!
Also, if you haven't made plans yet...tomorrows show at Alfred State College is FREE and ALL AGES.....so make it happen! Would love to see ya and have you hear all our new music that we are so excited about.
Miss you guys, can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
9:01 AM
Thursday, October 12, 2006
LOOK OUT!!! 2 more killer new songs have been posted to the NAVAR Myspace Page. Ocean Blue and (This is Your) Final Warning!
Check em out and then post your thoughts on the Nation Forum. They are still demos but we couldn't wait any longer to get them in your hands and heads!
Love, NAVAR
posted by
Patrick @
1:03 PM
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Hey friends! I am sorry I haven't blogged in a while on my myspace page or updated the Nation...but I want to ask for a favor. This is Ben and my Grandfather, "Da"
He has been in a lot of pain lately and, as you all know, nothing hurts worse then knowing a person that means so much to you is struggling. Da and his wonderful wife Nanny have been an inspiration to all that they have come in contact with, not only with their overwhelmingly positive outlook on life and the people in it….but their partnership in what I feel is “true love.” I know you might not know them personally, but I ask as friends of us here in NAVAR that you take a second after reading this to say a hopeful thought or prayer for Da, Nanny and the entire Axelson and Barry family.
posted by
Patrick @
7:26 AM
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Navar returns to Olean November 18th!
The Olean American Legion Concert Hall will be the site of the first Olean show since last Christmas! Mark your calendars! More details coming soon!
posted by
Adam @
9:58 AM
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Pictures from this past weekend's NYC show have been posted on the band scrapbook page. Check em out!
posted by
Patrick @
7:59 AM
Friday, September 29, 2006
News of the day...."NAVAR Dad" Thomas C. Barry turns 59!
Thanks for your love and support pops. While most would lecture their children about the security of a 401k and steady day job...regardless of how much we enjoy it...you believed that we could chase down our dreams. You have pushed and helped us every step of the way, giving us the confidence we need to get after it.
You can see Tommy at practically every show, handing out buttons, chatting with new and old friends, hanging with "NAVAR Mom" as she sells merch, helping carry gear when needed...and most importantly ROCKING OUT with his boys.
Thanks for everything. Literally...none of us would be here without you!
posted by
Patrick @
9:32 AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Attention NYC Navar Fans!!
Navar will be playing a surprise last minute show at RnR NYC (aka "Rare"), this Saturday September 30th!!! Navar goes on at 6pm!! It's an early show!! No excuses!! You won't believe the new music!!!
RnR NYC 416 West 14th St (btw 9th Ave & Washington St.), New York, NY 10001 www.rare-nyc.com
posted by
Adam @
10:20 PM
Friday, September 22, 2006
Quick update, a few pictures from the solo acoustic show at the Town Tavern in NYC on 6/28/06 have been posted at the band scrapbook page. Check em out!
posted by
Patrick @
6:29 AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Things looking different around here? We are building this site up and you are around to see it happen. There is a new version of the band scrapbook page posted...make sure you check it out.
Also, let's work on taking our beloved forum to the next level. Bring a friend on, get them to register and start a discussion you might have had over IM going. Whether it's the new demo, gas prices or this past weekends football games...bringing up new topics with new people will allow us all to chime in and truly utilize our community here. Bring the wit!
posted by
Patrick @
7:51 AM
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Hey friends!
Good times coming up this weekend, 2 shows and lots of road time! We have been working hard on the new album. You can check out one of the demos on our Myspace Page, the song is called "Revolution Tonight!"
If you are in the area (Allentown PA or Morgantown WV), please stop over to the shows. We will be playing a bunch of new stuff and would love to hear what you think.
Updates have been few but we are working on that. Here are a bunch of pictures from the recording session we did at the end of August:
Miss you all, can't wait to see you soon!
posted by
Patrick @
7:26 AM
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Heyoooo!!! Level 1 clip of some studio work at the Video page!
posted by
Patrick @
11:52 PM
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
I know it's short...but check out a clip of the STEREO NYC show on 7/28/06 at the Video page.
Since there aren't a lot of shows to get points at, I have been working on a few ways you can rack 'em up. This is my first of many tasks that can give you endless points....if you are willing to put in some work.
REVIEWS!!
We have our albums available on many digital and online outlets...and each have a place for you to review. One of the easiest things to do is just go to our store and start clicking on the links to the albums and where they can be bought. From there, just start writing your own reviews of our releases. If you write a review of Touch of Class on Amazon, head over to itunes and post it there as well! You can also incorporate NAVAR tracks in an imix and publish it for other music fans to discover. Every bit helps!
In order to get points, all you have to do is email me ( pat@navar.net ) a link to your review and I will award you 100 points for every review posted! The key is not to be blatant and post a meaningless review...post something with some thought and insight.
I will try and structure this post a bit better with links to all the places that the albums are posted...but this should be enough to get going.
World domination is near...let's rock!
Love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
9:47 PM
Friday, June 23, 2006
Just a little update..showing progress on the studio. Rock n Roll!
posted by
Patrick @
2:49 PM
Do you rock a NAVAR pin? If so, join the revolution and make yourself heard! This is still in Beta mode...so be the first in your area to test it out.
You also get 200 free NAVAR Nation points for submitting and it's all totally FREE!
Join this party in our quest 100,000 pins by 2007!
Consider this my little postcard from the capital building of NAVAR Nation. Lots of great stuff is in the works here...including an integrated NAVAR Nation / NAVAR.net site and tons of new media files.
If you registered for the site but never got your authorization email...have no fear! I have activated every single account (we are almost to 1000!) and your usernames and logins should work just fine. Please shoot me back an email if they don't and we will get you all fixed up.
A new album is in the works, brand new studio being built in good ole Hume, NY and shows...shows...shows coming up!
I miss you all and can't wait to get this Nation train a chugging again. The forum is rocking, come on in and throw in your 2 cents!
Love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
12:43 PM
Saturday, June 17, 2006
We have a new media player that lets you jam to NAVAR while you are on the web! Launch NAVAR Media Player!
posted by
Patrick @
1:47 PM
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Tired of waiting on NAVAR news? Let's get it started....
The studio is in construction. It is an impressive structure to say the absolute least...here is Sea Legs Recording Studios in the works:
posted by
Patrick @
4:29 PM
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
YES! It's time again...
posted by
Patrick @
2:11 PM
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Ok, so being the new guy does have it's downside. Happy belated birthday John!
We love ya bud...just not enough to remember your birthday. Rock n Roll!
posted by
Patrick @
12:33 PM
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Alright folks, it's battle of the bands time again! This time it's online, and the stakes are a $1,000,000 contract and international exposure, but we need your help. Follow this link and vote for Navar! Tell your friends!
posted by
Adam @
1:59 PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Did you miss the last show at Club Stereo NYC? Well we have the entire performance availible for FREE! Check it out on the Video page.
posted by
Patrick @
2:39 PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
NAVAR rocked NYC...and here are a few picture care of the ridiculously talented Brady Dillsworth:
posted by
Patrick @
10:48 AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Happy Birthday Tim!
We love you to death Timmy and thank you for all your hard work, determination, fodder for ridicule and bizarre idiosyncrasies. We hope your day is filled with juggling, hoola hooping, Frisbee Toss family record breaking, doritos, beef jerky and of course....Mountain Dew.
We wouldn't be here without you bro. Here's to you Timmy!
posted by
Patrick @
11:29 AM
Monday, March 20, 2006
Howdy folks!
Here are a couple of images from our photo shoot last Saturday with Brady Dillsworth and Garry Greer. Many more to come...Enjoy!
posted by
Patrick @
11:03 AM
Friday, March 17, 2006
As you may or may not know...we have a HUGE show on 3/24/06. It is a very exciting private showcase for members of the industry, media and friends. If you are interested in attending...you MUST RSVP by clicking on the link below or calling the number below. I hope you can make it!
posted by
Patrick @
1:15 PM
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
You have all waited long enough! Here is a new Level 1 video from last weekends show. Check it out on the Video page.
posted by
Patrick @
12:38 AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
ATTENTION!
For a limited time...until we get over 1000 Nation members...you will get twice as many points for every new referral. That means that when a new member signs up and names you as the referring member...you now get 200 points instead of 100!!
We will be adding quite a bit of new content and media files...so gaining the points and reaching higher levels is a must!
Once we reach 1000 members, the referral point level will drop back down to 100 points...so take advantage of this opportunity and spread the word!
Happy Valentines Day! Love NAVAR
posted by
Patrick @
6:35 PM
Friday, February 10, 2006
Hey guys! Let's get the bad news out of the way first: the show at the OP in Allegany has been postponed. The good news is, the rescheduled show will be part of a HUGE Navar weekend if everything goes according to plan. More details to follow, but plan on it in March!
In other news, we have some very exciting things going on within the band. Pat has set up in NYC, and is doing an awesome job at creating a buzz for us there. This is only the beginning.
Is everyone primed and ready for a new Navar album??? The recordings that are in the works right now are like nothing I've ever heard. I honestly don't know how these guys can make hit after hit like this, and I try not to question it! (It makes my job easy!) Stay glued to the board and the myspace page for some samples!
As always, feel free to leave us a message on the boards, or drop us an email. I'll have more details later, see ya!
posted by
Adam @
7:55 PM
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Are you interested in coming to the show at R&R this friday night? Shoot me an email at pat@navar.net and I will put you on the guest list and save you the sting of a NYC cover charge!
Love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
3:04 PM
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
I have really bad news guys....due to a tragic passing our show on Saturday night (1/14) at Club Diablo in Buffalo is postponed. I apologize for the short notice, but things like this can't really be planned. The funeral is Saturday so our show on Friday at RandR in NYC is still going on as planned. Thanks so much for your understanding and I promise we will make it up to you as soon as possible.
posted by
Patrick @
10:29 AM
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Seriously, I don't know what I would do without you guys. This has been a ridiculously stressful few months and if it wasn't for the Nation and the wonderful community that YOU ALL have made it...I don't know if I would be as excited as I am today. I will be putting together a big post on what I would like to call the "state of NAVAR" with all my thoughts on this past year and the wonderful one that is upon us. Expect to see it later today.
It is a little after 3am and I just finished up a demo for a new song that I am actually writing for all of you. I will be premiering it on Twisted Unkle Justin's radio show in a few hours but I wanted to post it here for you to download and hopefully enjoy. I think we all take this time to reflect on how we spent our last year...heck I do it all year long. I guess the main statement that I am trying to make is that as long as you are still breathing you have a chance to turn it all around.
Ok, so expect more from me later today, after Unkle Justin's show on Freedom 105.3FM in Hornell and probably a much needed nap!
May this be the best year yet for all of us!!!
Love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
3:15 AM
Monday, January 02, 2006
A new show, a cancellation, and nomination!
Hey guys, I regret to announce that the show at the Hi-Fi Club in Cleveland has been postponed. I'll let everyone know when the new date is.
The good news is that we will be making a power-packed return to Club Diablo on Washington Street in Buffalo! The date is January 14th and the time is 10pm. This one is going to be huge!
"Touch of Class" has been named one of the Top 100 cd's of 2005 by Upstage Magazine! Head on over to their site and vote for Navar! Tell your friends!
Hope to see you all soon! Adam
posted by
Adam @
9:53 AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
I know this is last minute...but it was actually decided last minute so you can't lynch me. I will be on the air with everyone's twisted Unkle Justin on 105.3 FM in Hornell, NY tomorrow morning (12/22/05) at about 7:15am to talk about some exciting stuff. Tune in!
posted by
Patrick @
10:57 PM
Monday, December 19, 2005
If you are looking to give or receive the new NAVAR album "Touch of Class" and don't like or want to order it online...there are a few places in the Western NY area that you can pick it up! Here is the short list:
Forever Art Tatoos 7500 Seneca Rd N Hornell, NY (607) 324-3040
Little Italy 2 Schuyler St Belmont, NY (585) 268-9072
Sam Goody Wal-Mart/Bj Plaza Olean NY 14760 (716) 373-5232
posted by
Patrick @
11:44 PM
Saturday, December 17, 2005
I've been sick these past few days....but I am feeling very much alive as we enter Gloucester. I know I am usually glowing when I talk about the town....hopefully we will have a show here sometime that you will be at so you can know what I'm talking about. The sun is shining, looks like a good day to turn it all around friends!
Love Pat
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
posted by
Patrick @
2:43 PM
Thursday, December 08, 2005
"Sweet Pat, thanks for telling us about a NAVAR event right when it's about to happen...AGAIN!"
Yeah, sorry about this. Ben and I will be at the HFO in Hornell in a bit for "Santa's Day Off." Tune into 105.3FM WKPQ for all the coverage!
love, pat
posted by
Patrick @
1:38 PM
Monday, December 05, 2005
Things are picking up everyone! I have been lucky to be a part of a pretty cool project during these past few weeks! Tomorrow on the Howard Stern Show my good friend Vinnie Favale (VP of Late Night Programming at CBS) will be on to say goodbye like all of the show regulars will be doing between now and when Howard moves to Sirius. Along with reminiscing his funny and embarrassing appearances...Vinnie will be promoting a compilation that I had the honor of co-producing called "The Best of Restless...Volume 1"
The CD is a Stern show collectors item and contains 16 versions of the song that was made famous during the contest on the show last summer. We were one of the bands that participated in the contest and are also included on the compilation CD. Tune in to hear Vinnie promote the release tomorrow morning on the Howard Stern Show (12/6/05) and order your copy of this piece of broadcast history on www.RipTheMusic.com.
There have been a few more shows booked, recording/writing/pre-production has begun and NAVAR is about to be re-born like you've never seen us before. It's all happening...
Love Pat
posted by
Patrick @
9:59 PM
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Sorry for such late notice...but I will be on 98.9FM the BUZZ tonight in Rochester around 9pm. Tune in!
Love Pat
posted by
Patrick @
4:07 PM
Thursday, December 01, 2005
So there's no shock at the upcoming shows, it is important for us to make an announcement. Well...who better to do it than the Skipster himself....
"This is Michael 'Skippy' Yudichack... and I have some rather sad news. I have decided to leave the band. This was a very difficult decision for me to make and there are many reasons. My best-friends Pat, Ben and Tim will continue with the band and continue to be successful. I will always treasure and never forget the experiences I've had with the fans and people that became my friends along the way. Please email me at myudichak@gmail.com anytime. I will truly miss all of you. Love Skippy"
We totally support Skippy and his future endeavors and we wish our brother nothing but the best.
As for NAVAR, the train keeps on rolling with a new album already in pre-production, a single to debut in about a month and plenty of tour dates waiting in the wings.
<3 NAVAR
posted by
Patrick @
3:37 PM
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
It's been a long time since we have added some new stuff..so here for ALL members is a fun song we did for fun. The story is scenario is similiar to the "Restless" contest...but there was no contest. I basically did it as a favor for a friend of mine that had some lyrics...and NAVAR made a song out of it for him. Enjoy!
I know it's tough to stay on top of all of the NAVAR sites, so I'm going to try and post NAVAR news everywhere. We just got word of a new "Touch of Class" review! Although it's posted on the forum, here is the review:
"We heard the new release from impressive upstaters, Navar, whose latest, Touch of Class, continues to make these guys stand out from the pack. Their manner of rocking is always melodic, ever-passionate and full of grand depth. Songs like the sweetly infectious, "Raining" and the more ireful "Keep It To Yourself," showcase the band's emotional range, with singer Patrick Barry getting the point across with intense feeling. Not only taking care of vocals, Barry is also the main songwriter, and recorded, engineered, mixed and produced this gem of an album! Hear selections from the new one as Navar plays Monty's Krown on Thursday, November 10th"
Michele Picardo FREETIME Magazine (Rochester, NY) October 26th to November 9th 2005 Edition
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Patrick @
1:45 PM
Friday, November 04, 2005
NAVAR has trick-or-treaters!
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Patrick @
12:00 PM
Friday, October 28, 2005
This is what I like to see...lots of action on the Forum and new photos posted to the scrapbook page!
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Patrick @
10:03 PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
A new level 1 audio bootleg is posted! It's from the Hurricane Katrina Benefit on 9/11/05. Check it out on the mp3 page!
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Patrick @
8:42 PM
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
NEW NAVAR T-shirts are now being sold online and at the live shows! Check them out at the NAVAR Store!
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Patrick @
9:08 PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
We are on a short break from the tour but are looking forward to heading out for a few weeks of shows! PLUS, there are updates!! Here ya go:
We have added some pictures from the Alexandria VA "show" and Columbus OH. Check them out on the scrapbook page!
There have been two level 1 photo galleries posted on the photos by Brady page! They are the tour kickoff Water Street show and the Milestones show at the beginning of September.
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Patrick @
8:00 PM
Thursday, October 06, 2005
It is the last weekend that Ned's Diner in Fillmore, NY will be open, so head over!! If you don't already know, Ned's is my parents diner and where we used to practice all the time. Call ahead if you are worried about getting there befor the close, the number is 585 567 8757.
Love, Pat
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Patrick @
11:45 AM
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Holy smokes...its update city! There are some more pictures posted on the scrapbook page!
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Patrick @
6:45 PM
A new level 1 video is posted! Check it out on the video page!
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Patrick @
4:39 PM
Are you hungry for NAVAR Nation points? Well get posting on the forum...each post get you a point! (this is monitored though...so you will lose points for abusing this new feature)
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Patrick @
3:23 PM
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Although all the new pictures aren't posted yet...a new section of the Nation has been added! Check out the brand new band scrapbook!
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Patrick @
2:47 PM
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Holy cow this page IS lame right now! Well to spice things up I will be posting a new lyrics page to navar.net either tonight or tomorrow. There will also be a bunch of fixes and enhancements done to the Nation this week...so get ready for some action!
I am currently in South Carolina, letting the sun and my new love....the ocean...cleanse me of my worries. It's working too! I miss you all and can't wait to see you soon!
Love, Pat
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Patrick @
8:43 PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
University of Rochester's Campus Times interviews Navar, check it out!
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Adam @
4:07 PM
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Arghghghggh!! So we drive to the show yesterday at the Starbuck's in Erie just to have them tell us that we can't play!!!
I feel horrible for all of you who made the trip out....we WILL make it up to you!!
Pat
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Patrick @
12:21 PM
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Tim is in his element here at the Pirates game. Here are his top heckles of the game so far:
"Yeah well the Rams suck this year!"
"We make more money than you...we're coldplay!"
"You're awesome on my fantasy teams...bench"
He also caught a ball tossed to him by Jason Bay...last years rookie of the year who hit a game tying 2 run home run in the 9th inning. Our little Timmy is gonna have a tough time sleeping tonight!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Patrick @
3:57 PM
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
If you see Pat out somewhere on tour this week, be sure to wish him a happy belated birthday, as he celebrated 25 years with us yesterday. Happy birthday Pat!
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Adam @
8:39 AM
Monday, September 05, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Benefit in Alfred
"Coins for Katrina" will be taking place on Sunday, September 11th at the Alfred Bandstand on Main Street in Alfred. In the event of inclement weather, we move everything to Holmes Auditorium in Harder Hall on the Alfred University campus. There will be two stages providing hours of musical entertainment. Navar takes the stage at 8pm. All proceeds will be going to the victims of Hurricane Katrina via the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity.
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Adam @
4:15 PM
Friday, September 02, 2005
Spending Labor Day in Cleveland? Know someone who is?
A last minute show has been booked at the HiFi Club in Cleveland for Monday, September 5th. Ages 18 to 20 have a $3 cover, and over 21 is free! Check the tour page for more details.
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Adam @
11:36 AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Erie-area show rescheduled!
We were able to land a gig with the nationally touring act "The Charms" at Denny's Bar in Edinboro, next Friday night, September 9th. Like us, The Charms are featured on XM Radio, and have had their music played on MTV's "Made." Also on the bill is Erie's own "Knifefight the World." For more info head over to: http://www.rockerie.com/promo_charms.shtml
See you there!
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Adam @
6:16 PM
Monday, August 29, 2005
Here are the set times for this Friday's show at Milestone's in Rochester, NY:
Also, some bad news about the State Street Tavern show in Erie, PA: unfortunately it is in the process of being rescheduled for a later date. I'll post again as soon as this is complete.
Here is a pic from last week's Rally in the Valley. Pat performs amidst a sea of hand clappers, during "Touch of Class."
posted by
Adam @
10:42 AM
Thursday, August 25, 2005
More lyrics....YES!!
Smile
I'm spelling funny words in a ridiculous way Your laugh is growing stronger with the scenes that I make I'm coughing from the smoke but promise I'm OK I'm feeling more at home with every breath that I take
Then I watch The world react to your style All the waters part All the mountains slide To catch a glimpse of you Under a painted sky Elegently fine....it was your smile that saved me
I waited patiently
Feeling all alone and I can't comprehend The path is overgrown and I've lost all my friends Feeling low...feeling oh so low
Then I watch The world react to your style All the mountains pile All the rivers wild To catch a glimpse of you Under a painted sky Elegently fine....it was your smile that saved me
Come on, I cannot comprehend Your feeling so undone falling from my head I cannot wait...cannot waste again One more sans you
Then I watch The world react to your style All the mountains crumble All the waters dry From catching glimpses of you Under a painted sky Underneath your fire....it was your smile
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Patrick @
11:10 AM
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Sluggo's Birthday Bash at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick, NJ (set for this Saturday, August 27th) has been rescheduled. The new date will be announced soon. We'll keep you posted!
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Adam @
3:38 PM
Monday, August 22, 2005
We have a new forum up...hope you guys like it. Stop by and post something and email support@navarnation.com if you have an errors or issues with it. Here are some more lyrics:
Make it to Forever
The penthouse suite of my heart is vacant And the pipes are beginning to freeze from just a day without you
How can we out last the cold if we can't make it through the winter? How can we out run the street lights if our hands aren't tight together? Running circles on your palms, locking smiles and tamdem laughter How can we make it to forever...if we don't make it to forever?
The songs that you gave me, in constant rotation In my head and my bones this stereo is growing tired of heart ache
And my cracking voice, singing and shaking Every inch of this place reminds me of you
Chorus
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Patrick @
11:54 AM
Sunday, August 21, 2005
I have been told by a number of folks that the one thing that sucks about the new album is.....no lyrics in the booklet! Sorry guys, I had no idea that it was going to be such an issue! I guess it also doesn't help that I have been promising to post the lyrics here and haven't yet. So, here goes...
Coming For You
Here we go You promised gold for just an ounce of hope and sweat and splashing greed Like that's all you need
Calming tones, sincerely soaked Been feeling like I can't believe that this scene is the one that I need And they're all with me
Because I'm feeling withdrawn from all the gloss that you've grown and spread all over this town to bait them And now I'm walking along with a spring in my step The wind in my sails The sun at my back
And yes I'm taking you on with your reality shows and your cocaine nose and all the hearts that you've broke I'm coming for you
And so it goes, you're feeling owed For all bestowed and opportunity wasted on me But all I see are piles of reciepts and not a second of time off the clock or the friendship you promised me And now I'm finally free
Chorus
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Patrick @
4:11 PM
Thursday, August 18, 2005
A new level 1 video has been posted! Check it out at the video page.
posted by
Patrick @
9:35 AM
Friday, August 05, 2005
As I lay my head down to rest in this Super Stop & Shop in CT, I think of all of you. Goodnight friends
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Patrick @
2:40 AM
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Friday's replacement show is on! Head over to the Crowe Bar, 83 Camp Ave, Stamford, CT at 10pm on Friday, August 5th to catch the guys rock out! There's a $5 cover.
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Adam @
9:17 PM
When you go on tour you're bound to face obstacles. Tomorrow night's s
