The 365: Day 483

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 (118/483)

Napping in my car before rehearsal.





This summer is all about the sleeveless No Fate t-shirt. I feel like Mac from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia when I wear this.

The 365: Day 480

Sunday, April 25, 2010 (115/480)

I found a box of old school No Fate shirts. I’m rockin it sleeveless this summer.

365 Days of Tommy P: Day 352

Friday, December 18, 2009 (352)

Looking for my car in the impound lot at Lower Wacker. Still haven’t slept since Wednesday.




Catching up with Garret back stage at Reggie’s after Kill Hannah’s concert. He recorded three songs for my old band, No Fate, in his basement’s studio in late 2003. No Fate’s “For You,” “No Return,” and “Another Wall.”

Kill Hannah performed all of their album American Jet Set in its entirety, celebrating its ten year release anniversary. The band gave out a special reprint of American Jet Set which has been out of print for years, and typically goes for well over $100 on eBay.



Photos from my ten-year grade school reunion:








After closing two bars we went to a classmate’s parents house and continued the party in his basement. I was in the last car to arrive and we didn’t have anyone’s cell number who was inside. I walked around the outside of the house and slithered my way into the basement via an open window. Quite an entrance.

365 Days of Tommy P: Day 260

Thursday, September 17, 2009 (260)

I turned 9,000 days old today.

My first wake up call came at 8 AM from Oscar. I was asleep on the floor of the VIP lounge at Third Coast (because someone else was on the couch) and he was in the other lounge. My phone was supposed to wake me up at 6:30. We ran out to my car, which was parked at a spot that says “No Parking 7AM-6PM.” No ticket. I finally catch a break.

My second wake up call came from Amanda. “Hey Tom! Guess What! I’m probably coming in town this weekend. Think you can pencil me in? . . . were you sleeping? News flash: It’s 12:30 and gorgeous out.” “News flash: I’m a rock star, and I do what I want.”




This is Colin. He was No Fate’s drummer for a few years. I tackled him outside of AK47 when I saw him because I hadn’t seen him in years. When I entered the doorman called me a “jackass” for making a scene in front of the door. It’s not like I interrupted a speech. Additionally, I wasn’t the one who let a 20 year old into a 21-and-over only establishment.

No Fate on Face Book

No Fate on My Space

No Fate on iTunes



When I got back to car I found this plant on my windshield. The apartment building under which I parked has balconies overlooking the street. The must’ve had a drunken party. I felt bad that the owner lost his/her plant. I picked it up and hurled it back up to the balcony, exploding it against the sliding glass door. Enjoy.

365 Days of Tommy P: Day 259

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (259)

Here I am doing research for the Violet Winter release.





Jeremy: “Hey man! You’re 8,999 days old today!”

This is Ali. He was No Fate’s lead guitarist for a few years.

No Fate on Face Book

No Fate on My Space

No Fate on iTunes

A friend and I were leaving the club and a cab stopped in front of us a block later. A young lady in her early to mid 20s leaned out of the back window and asked, “What are you boys doin?” To which we replied, “Going back to our place. What are you doin?” “Fuckin!”

365 Days of Tommy P: Day 62

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 (62)

I was sent home today from I.V. Lab for being too sick. They were right to do it. Not only am I extremely congested, but I feel like I could fall over where I stand and pass out.

(No, that wasn’t me at Schuba’s. Sorry Chelsea).

Here I am wearing one of the shirts from my old band No Fate. I don't think our fans shared my sense of humor. The back is awesome, clearly. But I don't think people enjoyed the front as much as I did. The puppet is wearing overalls, which features a ducky patch in the center. We were a hard rock band.

No Fate on Face Book

No Fate on My Space

No Fate on iTunes

365 Days of Tommy P: Day 25

Sunday, January 25, 2009 (25)

Thanks for getting me STINKING drunk last night, ugh.

"Like a phoenix, I return to you from nothing but a pile of ashes. What I thought was a blaze of was nothing but a -"

365 Days of Tommy P: Day 23

Friday, January 23, 2009 (23)

"Look around to the people today, can't help no one in any way, but yourself."