I have no followers. But Im gonna blog, just to blog. An update on myself...I am unemployed as a musician. However, there are a couple possibilities out there, that would be amazing. Excited to be behind the drumkit soon...and my potential gigs...are gonna be so great. so keep an eye out... www.simsgroove.com

thats my link. my website launched this week. i'm proud of it. you should check it out. many thx to Dan (the meat) Collins for building it. he does great work. I plan on keeping it updated with anything exciting going on in my life.

lately, i have been on vacation. its been fantastic. I have caught up with old friends, practiced drums, played soccer, drank beer, and watched the NBA PLAYOFFS (GO Celtics). I've been having a blast...but really looking forward to banging the drums again soon. But until im behind the kit live, im gonna keep havin fun doing other stuff. runnin my first official race on saturday! a 5k run downtown columbia. I plan on running a marathon (hopefully the kiawah marathon in november)...but i need to get a few official races under my belt first. Im gonna do this 5k, then find a 10k and maybe a half marathon to do. Ive run a half marathon on my own already (1:55:04) and loved it...but i want to get an official race down soon!

its currently 1:40 am friday...so later today, YAMAHA is scheduled to Launch the YAMAHA ROCK TOUR REBEL WEBSITE!!!! This site will showcase myself as well as 3 other great drummers from around the country that are out there representing the Rock Tour Kit. I'm so excited about this site launching! Been so anxious...today has taken forever to get here! everyone keep an eye out for the site and make sure you keep checkin out my site...updates to come soon.

hope whoever reads this, is doing great.

God Bless,

Sims

A lil more about me/the band

What's up everyone? My name is Justin Sims. I am the drummer for PictureMeFree, based out of Clemson, SC. I started playing drums when I was 10 years old. From the first time I ever sat down behind the kit, I was hooked. I've grown up in a musical family, so music is all I know. Yes, I'm pretty lucky I know. I play kit for the band, but I was lucky to play timpani, marimba, latin percussion, African percussion, and more while I was studying percussion at Clemson University. Worked my butt off but had a blast.

The band has been doing some great stuff over the last few years. We started out just playing downtown Clemson almost 3 years ago and now we are launching a tour going from Tampa, FL all the way up to Toronto, ON!!! Some highlights so far: we've had the honor to open for Blues Traveler (hung out with them...extremely cool guys), Marshall Tucker Band, Colbie Caillat, and Perpetual Groove. All have been amazing experiences and just one step closer to achieving our goals as a band! I will be posting more info about the band/tour as it goes on. I plan on postin videos from shows/trips in the van. Usually some funny stuff taking place. Hopefully we can get it caught on tape! Make sure you check us out online!

www.picturemefree.com

www.myspace.com/picturemefree

Also, I've posted a video of our song "Believe In Me" Hope you enjoy!/span>

The photos you are seeing were recently taken at a photo shoot that me and the guys did for Yamaha. (I will post more soon) I recently signed on with Yamaha as a Yamaha Rock Tour Rebel, aka an endorsee of the new drumset. So keep an eye out for me on the Yamaha site/maybe some drum mags. If you haven't seen this new kit, you got to! Its awesome! It will be hittin stores this month! www.yamaha.com to check it out and www.simsmusic.com to buy it!

My First Blog

whats up everyone? if anyone is out there. welcome to the blog.

gonna try and keep this thing updated while Im on the road with the band. we will be going from florida to toronto, canada within the next few weeks. i will do my best to keep you posted on all the cool stuff/funny stuff happenin on the road.

also, if anyone is wantin to talk dreads, bring it on. tips/advice/questions...bring it. although dreadheadhq.com is our best resource.

talk to yall soon

pce

sims city