THANKS FOR THE STORIES
We had some great stories come in over the past few weeks about Gene Eugene. Keep them coming if you’ve got them. We can add them to the website pretty quickly.
Sometimes, I consider maybe making this whole thing a website. I wonder why we bother with a magazine version sometimes. Not that I hate it or anything, it just seems that everything is moving that direction, so why not just go all online?

Well, that won’t happen anytime soon, but we will still continue to archive each issue online about 3 months or so after they are released. So be sure to go and comment on the articles that you liked – or add stories that others might be interested in.

Action Spotlight:
Don’t just complain about the world – do something to change it

ONE is “a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization backed by more than 2 million people who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. Co-founded by Bono and other campaigners, ONE is nonpartisan and works closely with African policy makers and activists. At ONE, we achieve change through advocacy. We hold world leaders to account for the commitments they’ve made to fight extreme poverty, and we campaign for better development policies, more effective aid and trade reform. We also support greater democracy, accountability and transparency to ensure policies to beat poverty are implemented effectively.” See www.one.org (The ONE Campaign did not buy this ad nor do they endorse this magazine – just givin’ ya food for thought)

Print Articles:

• Letters to Us
• News
• Steve’s Corner
• Matt’s Musings and Meanderings
• Mike Stand & The Altar Boys: “All I Wanna Do, Is Find The Place Where I Melt Into You”
• SLIDE / Sincerely Paul: An Interview with James Preston and Mike Baker
• Rick McDonough / Hidden From Blackout interviewed by Michael Knott
• The Sound Gallery: Herb Grimaud Jr.
• Motonaut: Mike Indest and the electro pop journey
• D-T-L Live Report
• Sainte-Chappelle Blur 1 by Rick McDonough (2008)

Reviews:

• U2 – No Line on the Horizon
• Hidden From Blackout – Breakups and Fur Coats
• Paloma – The Spooky Loop
• Vigilantes of Love – Live at Eddies
• Charity Empressa – The Skin of Whippets
• Money on the Dead – Money on the Dead
• Bon Voyage – Lies
• Sincerely Paul – Grieve
• Extreme – Saudades De Rock
• Mike Stand – Full Circle
• The Lassie Foundation – Jetstreams/ Three Wheels ep
• Ronald of Orange – Brush Away The Cobwebs ep
• Starflyer 59 – Minor Keys ep
• Glenn Rowlands – Living Light ep

Credits:

EDITORS: Matt Crosslin and Steve Ruff
MARKETING: Ulike-a Youtellafriend
WRITERS: Steve Ruff, Matt Crosslin, Michael Knott, Joshua Lory
COVER IMAGE: Mike Stand
LAYOUT: Matt Crosslin
WEB DESIGN: Matt Crosslin for Monsoon River Designs

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Vision:

Down the Line covers bands that explored the intersection between faith and art in the 1980s through the early 1990s – even though they were probably never accepted in to what is called “Contemporary Christian Music” because they were too edgy or alternative or liberal or for whatever reason. Some of these bands may still be making music today, and others may have moved on. We cover these bands (active or dormant) as well as any new projects by former members of these bands and any new bands that may have the same spirit as these bands.

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A TRIBUTE TO GENE EUGENE
This is a special issue devoted completely to remembering Gene “Eugene” Andrusco.  It features stories and memories from friends, family, and fans.  There is also a special section with photographs from Gene’s childhood sent to us by Gene’s Mom herself.  Scattered through out the stories are promo shots, exclusive live images, and a few other rare Gene images.  All this and reviews of every Adam Again album.

Action Spotlight:
Don’t just complain about the world – do something to change it

STOP THE TRAFFIK is “a global movement working to combat the fastest growing global crime, people trafficking. Around the world men, women and children are being treated as commodities—something to be bought, sold, and enslaved. STOP THE TRAFFIK has more than 1000 member organizations in 50 countries & a grass roots following of ordinary activists around the world. Some of us sign petitions, wear symbols of the campaign, spread the message, and some of us show our support through adapting our lifestyles. We believe that when people act things change. We are working together in areas of education, advocacy and fundraising.” See www.stopthetraffik.org (STOP THE TRAFFIK did not buy this ad nor do they endorse this magazine – just givin’ ya food for thought)

Online Exclusive Article:

• More Pictures and Stories About Gene
• Brian Healy on Gene Eugene

Print Articles:

• Gene Eugene
• Stories from friends and family:
  • Michael Knott (L.S.U., Struck Last May)
  • Jon Knox (Adam Again)
  • Dan Michaels (The Choir, Adam Again)
  • Glenn Holland (4-4-1)
  • Michael Pritzl (The Violet Burning)
  • Brian Doidge (L.S.U.)
  • Jason Martin (SF59, The Brothers Martin)
  • Jeff Elbel (Ping)
  • Greg Lawless (Adam Again)
  • Steve Hindalong (The Choir, The Lost Dogs)
  • Ojo Taylor (Undercover)
  • Mike Roe (The 77s, The Lost Dogs)
  • Mike Stand (The Altar Boys, Clash of Symbols)
  • Terry Taylor (Daniel Amos, Swirling Eddies, The Lost Dogs)
  • Brandon Ebel (owner, Tooth & Nail)
  • Carole Gilliland (Gene’s Mother)
  • Lisa Andrusco (Gene’s sister)
• Gene Eugene: A Special Photo Selection – part 1 | part 2
• Matt’s Musings and Meanderings
• In Closing
• Gene Live at Evangel Assembly of God in Williamsville, NY on April 26, 1999 by Jeremy Ladan

Reviews:

• Adam Again – In a New World of Time
• Adam Again – 10 Songs
• Adam Again – Homeboys
• Adam Again – Dig
• Adam Again – Perfecta
• Adam Again – Live at Cornerstone 2000

Credits:

EDITORS: Matt Crosslin and Steve Ruff
MARKETING: Ulike-a Youtellafriend
WRITERS: Steve Ruff, Matt Crosslin
COVER IMAGE: Gene Eugene promo shot, provided by Todd Zeller
LAYOUT: Matt Crosslin
WEB DESIGN: Matt Crosslin for Monsoon River Designs

Contact:

WEBSITE: www.downthelinezine.com
EDITORIAL: downthelinezine@gmail.com
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MYSPACE: myspace.com/downthelinezine
TWITTER: twitter.com/downthelinezine

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Vision:

Down the Line covers bands that explored the intersection between faith and art in the 1980s through the early 1990s – even though they were probably never accepted in to what is called “Contemporary Christian Music” because they were too edgy or alternative or liberal or for whatever reason. Some of these bands may still be making music today, and others may have moved on. We cover these bands (active or dormant) as well as any new projects by former members of these bands and any new bands that may have the same spirit as these bands.

ALL IMAGE AND STORIES ARE THE COPY RIGHT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CREATOR. YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO RE-USE, RE-PUBLISH, OR RE-PRINT ANYTHING IN THIS MAGAZINE. SO THERE.

COVER DILEMMAS
I’ve always wondered why some magazines do flip covers so much. It’s pretty cool once, but gets hard to read after a while. This issue helped me understand that a little more – as we had a great cover story lined up, and then Rick sends in this awesome Brian Doidge image. Brian has a great story, so we had two possible cover stories. What did we do?

Procrastination can work wonders sometimes in solving dilemmas. Turns out our original cover story got busy with a tour of all things, so that story was totally out for this issue. But we will see it in the future.

Second issue, and we still have a few other surprises in store. We still keep a blog about the progress of our ‘zine as well as other random thoughts we have, so feel free to stop by and leave a comment.

Action Spotlight:
Don’t just complain about the world – do something to change it

Right now, 1.1 billion people on the planet don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water. That’s one in six of us. 4,500 Children will die today from water related diseases. Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all sickness and disease, as well as killing more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Many people in the developing world, walk more than three hours every day to fetch water that is likely to make them sick. Charity: water is a non profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. They give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need. See www.charitywater.org (Charity: Water did not buy this ad nor do they endorse this magazine – just givin’ ya food for thought)

Online Exclusive Article:

• Doidge, on Working With Michael Knott

Print Articles:

• Letters to Us
• News
• Steve’s Corner
• Matt’s Musings and Meanderings
• Brian Doidge: “The normal, mundane things you become grateful for”
• Knott and Doidge: Current Projects
• Greg Lawless: Coming Soon to a Jazz Trio Near You?
• The Genesis of the Lost Dogs (as told by Terry Taylor)
• Roger Rose & Mad at the World
• Window Reflection on a Street in Athena by Rick McDonough (2008)

Reviews:

• Vigilantes of Love – Audible Sigh
• Writ on Water – Ancestral Echo/Wunderzeit!
• King’s X – XV
• Glenn Rowlands – Red Road
• Jerry Oliver – Death of the Avante-Garde
• Windy Lyre – Overflow
• The Sound Gallery – Umbra
• Motonaut – The Now and The Not Yet
• Starflyer 59 – Dial M
• Daniel Amos – Darn Floor, Big Bite Re-Issue
• Greg Lawless – Prayers and Lowsongs

Credits:

EDITORS: Matt Crosslin and Steve Ruff
MARKETING: Ulike-a Youtellafriend
WRITERS: Steve Ruff, Matt Crosslin
COVER IMAGE: Doidge by Rick McDonough
LAYOUT: Matt Crosslin
WEB DESIGN: Matt Crosslin for Monsoon River Designs

Contact:

WEBSITE: www.downthelinezine.com
EDITORIAL: downthelinezine@gmail.com
ADS/MARKETING: downthelinezine@gmail.com
MYSPACE: myspace.com/downthelinezine
TWITTER: twitter.com/downthelinezine

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International – $0
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Vision:

Down the Line covers bands that explored the intersection between faith and art in the 1980s through the early 1990s – even though they were probably never accepted in to what is called “Contemporary Christian Music” because they were too edgy or alternative or liberal or for whatever reason. Some of these bands may still be making music today, and others may have moved on. We cover these bands (active or dormant) as well as any new projects by former members of these bands and any new bands that may have the same spirit as these bands.

ALL IMAGE AND STORIES ARE THE COPY RIGHT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CREATOR. YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO RE-USE, RE-PUBLISH, OR RE-PRINT ANYTHING IN THIS MAGAZINE. SO THERE.

WELCOME TO DOWN THE LINE E-ZINE

I’ve noticed that most magazines seem to have a few blurbs about something right about here. This being the first issue and all, I can’t say that I have a whole bunch of cutesy thoughts to say right here. Creating an online free magazine that doesn’t have to worry about advertisements and really even deadlines is actually pretty stress free. The hardest part seemed to be coming up with the name.

You see, I originally thought about calling this Ritalin magazine. The music industry seems to suffer from a heavy case of Attention Deficit Disorder, so I thought we would be the medicine to help them stay focused. Other than the obvious copyright issues, I also didn’t think pharmacists would really appreciate thinking they are going to get some research on a popular medicine only to be assaulted by our crazy take on the music world. But the title would have really fit with the cover painting, to say the least…

So, our first issue down, and enough interviews lined up to fill another issue or two. Maybe even a few other surprises ‘down the line’ (insert cheesy drum roll here). We keep a blog about the progress of our ‘zine as well as other random thoughts we have, so feel free to stop by and leave a comment.

Action Spotlight:
Don’t just complain about the world – do something to change it

Microcredit is “the extension of very small loans (microloans) to the unemployed, to poor entrepreneurs and to others living in poverty who are not considered bankable.” While some institutions take advantage of the poor by charging high interest rates, some organizations provide microloans that allow the poor to start a business and learn to provide for themselves. Once these businesses are sustainable, the business owner can repay the loan and start helping others to start small businesses. The goal is to help people willing to work to begin supporting themselves. Organizations like Kiva (http://www.kiva.org) can make this process easy for those of us in the Western world to support those who are less fortunate than us. Visit their page to see how you can help. (Kiva did not buy this ad nor do they endorse this magazine – just givin’ ya food for thought)

Online Exclusive Article:

• Final Axe – Beyond Hell’s Gate review

Print Articles:

• FAQ
• News
• Steve’s Corner
• Matt’s Musings and Meanderings
• The Return of L.S. Underground: “The Music And The Message, The Heaviest To Date”
• Michael Gerard Knott: Things He’s Done, Things Still To Come
• 9 Questions For Joshua Lory of L.S.U.
• Michael Knott: The Songs That Sometimes Take on a Life of Their Own
• Writ On Water: Keeps The Music Flowing After All These Years
• Allan Aguirre and Scaterd Few
• Looking Inside by Matt Crosslin (1997)

Reviews:

• Michael Knott – Comatose Soul
• Writ on Water – A Wingless King
• Struck Last May – 16 Flowers
• The Rover’s Three – A Kind O’ Irish Band
• Bill Mallonee – Lower Case
• The 77s – Ninety-Nine
• The 77s – Holy Ghost Building
• Aradhna – Amrit Vani
• Chris Freeman – City of God
• D-T-L Live Report: The 77s 6-20-2008
• D-T-L Live Report: Bill Mallonee and Muriah Rose 8-13-2008

Credits:

EDITORS: Matt Crosslin and Steve Ruff
MARKETING: Oopppsss… forgot that
WRITERS: Steve Ruff, Matt Crosslin
COVER IMAGE: Self Portrait by Michael Knott
LAYOUT: Matt Crosslin
WEB DESIGN: Matt Crosslin for Monsoon River Designs

Contact:

WEBSITE: www.downthelinezine.com
EDITORIAL: downthelinezine@gmail.com
ADS/MARKETING: downthelinezine@gmail.com
MYSPACE: myspace.com/downthelinezine
TWITTER: twitter.com/downthelinezine

Subscriptions:

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If You Move:

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Letters and comments need to contain your full name. All submissions become property of Down the Line E-zine and may be edited or condensed. Or even printed out and framed if you really kiss our… um… never mind…

Vision:

Down the Line covers bands that explored the intersection between faith and art in the 1980s through the early 1990s – even though they were probably never accepted in to what is called “Contemporary Christian Music” because they were too edgy or alternative or liberal or for whatever reason. Some of these bands may still be making music today, and others may have moved on. We cover these bands (active or dormant) as well as any new projects by former members of these bands and any new bands that may have the same spirit as these bands.

ALL IMAGE AND STORIES ARE THE COPY RIGHT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CREATOR. YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO RE-USE, RE-PUBLISH, OR RE-PRINT ANYTHING IN THIS MAGAZINE. SO THERE.