at a barn show in PA back in 2006 with Erik and Pat the bunny our van got stuck in the mud. I must have been 15 at the time, Erik came outside and helped us push it out and got himself covered in mud, went back in and played his set. Wish you were here
4 years later and his loss still stings. His music is just as beautiful as ever though. I'll never stop sharing it; it's so beautiful. No studio here just pure music. And when he did more electric music that sincerity carried over. You're an unsung hero, Erik. Rest easy, sir.
What a fantastic songwriter and singer. It's because of artists like him that myself and many others are still around. I hope you and yours are doing well.
This song literally gets me through everyday my daughter's mom walked away from us. My daughter is my paddle in this poison river rest easy erik you were and will always be an inspiration
This is such a beautiful song. The lyrics truly reflect what a real community punk is. It's a folk song for our international community of misfits and travelers. It is OUR song. And I don't think anyone outside of our subculture can truly appreciate how honest a reflection it is. For all my homies: I love you. Keep holding on. Thank you Eric. RIP hesh paul RIP corinne cuyler
The last memory I had of Erik, my wife and I bought him a shot at a show in Orlando. What an amazing human being. We were fortunate enough to meet him several times and his humility was nothing short of amazing. Rest in peace Erik. May your songs never get stuck out of my head.
bacchanal i went to pix fest to see ramshackles last show like the erik passed and the whole weekend was like a giant wake for erik! it was magical but also very sad! but im sure erik wouldve approved!
yesterday I missed the greyhound going from Edmonton to Calgary. I had to sleep in a shelter for the night, and met a guy that looked and dressed just like Erik Petersen. he also missed the bus and had to sleep in the shelter. after conversing for about half hour, he hooked me up with a couple opioid pills. this song reminds me of that guy.
Sharing is caring. N I do love opioids but sadly they love me more. To much. Can't fuck with that anymore. Addiction can suck my dick, it sucks. Neway.. Be careful man. That shit is no joke. U gotta have some major cahjones to fuck with that shit n survive or survive unscathed.
This song got me through the toughest of times! No matter how hard life has been I’ve always had an out! Music is the only thing that’s kept me going, when I felt like I couldn’t go on… thank you wherever you are!
saw this great group as one of a few opening acts for Leftover crack one great summer about 10 yrs ago now, i think? throw rag also played early that evening- and i think The World/Inferno Friendship Society was supposed to play as well but couldn't make it due to emergency. i remember mischief brew playing outside the auditorium after LC played, outside in the middle of the park, and they seemed as if they could play til shut down...may have for all i know! we had to leave but it was pretty late still. here's to all of those friends from that time in my life from chicago.... wherever you all are now. Good times.... they'll stick.
+Nick L. I remember that show. Logan square auditorium. cant believe its been that long ago. And world inferno couldn't make it because their lead singer; he had been stabbed accidentally the night before while jousting drunkenly with stza.
+imahavenot yep, that's the one. Just a great show... and yeah, isn't it nuts to think just how long it has been? i remember it like yesterday. heard a new cut off the upcoming (or recent?) LoC album, and i dug it, but these shows man... They were just a blast. This time-period was fun to be a LoC fan. they played a lot of Choking Victim covers that night if i recall. and some other fun ones I hadn't heard live too often by that lineup (i think infested, and some other oldies...). i'm not sure if there was more time to spare b/c of the World Inferno thing or if it was just a long show, but it was fucking great. I remember someone pulling a piece of string cheese out of a shoe or something.... i don't know, a lot is hard to remember, but some is vivid and clear as day. Those shows were something else... can't believe it has been 10+ yrs now! and weren't they bike jousting to boot or something? hahaha. Fun times. man. i'd love to see some video or hear audio from that show... if only. LSA was pretty interesting and had some fun acts around that time too...
I was at this show too. I had never even heard of Mischief Brew before that night and have been a huge fan ever since. Erik's music will forever be tied to some of the best and worst times of my life and I will never forget him for that. I actually danced with my wife to Oh Sweet Misery at our wedding last month. It breaks my heart that the world lost such an amazing songwriter and musician.
Yep.... another real good one. That night was magical for so many reasons. If Dan or Abby are out there and see this one day... I miss some of you fuckers....! RIP Erik.... way too soon....
roll into town, and its not long before i start to dig for all the bones, and buried stories 'neath the golden streets. 'cause i can never shake the feeling that they're trying to pull one over on you and me. creep into town, and its not long before i start to roam. seek out the patches on the punx, maybe a band i know. i bet you in five minutes time, we find that we know all the same people, places, and roads. and its not long before i start to feel, that somehow i can never leave home. cross this county its not long, before i start to feel like dinner time's become a crime to spend on thorns and wheels. it makes me wonder why we rebels make a holiday of every single meal. and when we find amazing places, cheap burritos, magic spices, its like hey, wish you were here. poison river, got a paddle, and ill never , leave without ya. leave without ya. so, i collect these crumpled, beer-stained flyers, seven-inches, photographs, all your old letters that remind me to look down and back. its then i realize our romance has its roots in one sub-humans patch. so when I'm feeling like its time for bed, the game is done, its all been raided, jailed, and busted, and the weasels won, i find a batch of kids thinking things, i never thought when i was young. this songs a weapon, defense against the dying years that anytime you feel, every story's been spun. poison river, got a paddle, and ill never, leave without ya. poison river, got a paddle, and ill never, leave without ya. leave without ya. oh ill never , leave without ya. la da da daa. la da da daa. poison river, got a paddle, and ill never, leave without ya.
I’m going through it. I’m a few days clean, back home for the holidays. And we used to rock Mischief Brew in high school and it’s just so sad to see what happened to me and all the people I grew up with. Fuck man, life is a trip.
whenever summer rolls around this is what we play in boise. i wish all us kids could see brew together. instead of separate all over. i never even saw him but i cant die till i do. thank you eric your the man
Oh my god the instrumentation... It's beautiful. Like, if this was all instrumental it'd be just as amazing. Love folk music; so honest, so real, so much feel... I just can't gush enough to express all of the feelings this kind of music gives me. I remember when I discovered folk punk, it was inspiring. I still love metal, the classic punk, progressive rock, but I found an honesty in this music that I don't see elsewhere. I bought an acoustic guitar that day, and that's where most of my creative energy goes now. Thanks Mischief Brew; you guys were the ones who showed me this music.
Feather E. Love them! Looking back on this comment makes me deeply sad. I couldn't possibly know that a few short months later the man who inspired me to make my own music would take his life. I honestly haven't revisited Mischief Brew until now because it just kinda hurt. But yeah, Days N Daze was a band I actually spread around my groups haha. Misanthropic Drunken Loner is my bad day song... If I'm having a bad day I just blast it and I feel better haha. (by the way this is the guy who posted the comment. Pretty sure I switched channels, I'm not a hundred percent sure).
so i collect these crumpled, beerstained flyers, seveninches, photographs all your old letters that remind me to look down and back. its then i realize our romance has its roots in one sub-humans patch. so when I'm feeling like its time for bed the game is done, its all been raided, jailed, and busted, and the weasels won, i find a batch of kids thinking things, i never thought when i was young. this songs a weapon, defense against the dying years that anytime you feel, every story's been spun.
This song makes me feel so much better no matter what im going through... it also reminds me of my old friend alden james poh who was always there for me when i needed him even tho i was never the greatest at showing my appreciation for him
I miss you Erik. So fucking much. Every FUCKING day. Thank you for those few brief moments I got with you, I never knew I'd be so lucky to have those memories. You won, man. We will win.
This song... traveling through PA this song is just perfect, gives me hope that I'll find a home somewhere and it keeps my feet moving, Eric, I can't wait to cross paths with you one day
Rest easy, Seth. I'll see you on the other side. We still gotta finish that album. God damn it I'm sick of mother for dying and leaving me here, lol fuck. Fuck
The electric version , which was previously uploaded by a different user, has been taken down! Does anyone else have it?! I don't know where to find it.
@MayhemMixing I've got it tabbed out, send me your e-mail in a message and I'll send it to you. This goes for anyone who's interested in learning it, let me know and I'll happily send it to ya :)
Why do people come to RU-vid to argue rather than just talk? If you hate it, leave it. If you like it, stay and relate to others. Or not at all. It's too illogical to fight on youtube about who's more punk or talented. You don't even know the person's real name most of the time.
i know im 3 years late, but theyre on ultimate guitar incase anyone is wondering. im tryna get the hang of the main intro riff lol. since it shows up a few times throughout the song. its a beautiful song tho
RIP Erik. And RU-vid, I would love to know you keep recommending pseudo-intellectual right wing twats like Sargon of Akkad and Thunderfoot to me? The dozens of Chomsky and Parenti lectures in my history, and still with the Sargon shit?
