The Watercolor Paintings album These Arms is now up for free download.

This has been one of my favorite things to listen to for a while. It is widely known that I do not like many bands. I do like Watercolor Paintings. This album is really touching, but maybe I’m just really sensitive lately. You know what? Both. I am too sensitive lately AND this album is really touching. The harmonies kill me. Download it and let it play in the background while you plan romantic adventures.

These are some shows I have coming up. Don’t have too many details yet. I’m just jumping in a van with Spraynard. Bug them about it.

March 

24 - Boston, MA (smash it dead fest) I’m probably not playing this. Maybe if you can find me I’ll sing you a song.

25 - Lowell, MA

26 - Portland, ME

27 - Burlington, VT

28 - Plattsburgh, NY

29 - Toronto, Canada

30 - TBA, Canada 

31 - Kalamazoo, MI

April

1 - Chicago, IL

2 - Bloomington, IN

If you have info for any of these shows go ahead and send me an email.

In the month of May I’ll be in Florida with Busman’s Holiday and Super Bobby.

To the people of the future who will dig up this old post and ask me if I’m really playing these shows… This was the year 2012. 

hereforthegold asked: i beat ur high score in snake on facebook

DANG.

Made my first .gif tonight.

Getting some Mii time in Miichigan.

My friend Pat took this picture. Wishing I was in Florida sleeping by the ocean.

314foryou asked: Dear Paul Baribeau, You are wonderful and your music brings me much joy. I hope you are well and have had a wonderful start to 2012. If we're ever on the same side of the earth i'll cook you dinner. So what'll it be?

Do you work at Taco Bell?  Because that is all I eat lately.*

*Beans instead of meat.

gospelandthewolf asked: anything planned for SXSW?

I plan to have nothing to do with it.

This is a show review from a band called Guitar Bomb. I have no idea who Guitar Bomb is but I do know what house he is talking about. This happened in 2006-2007. Pretty funny review from a total asshole. This was a strange house for sure, but was one of my favorite houses to play. Louisville, KY in 2006-2007 was an awesome place to show up on tour. So many positive kids.

Guitar Bomb, and a million other awful bands, are what makes DIY so hard to care about sometimes. People like that suck the life out of everything.

Also, what does “drank spacebag” mean?