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The Panic Channel.com Version 2
This is it. The result of hours upon hours of late night clicking, coding, Photoshopping, Flash animating, instant messages, CSS template hacking, uploading, downloading, and many, many profanities. This should be a good place to document all of our adventures, and give you all you could ever need to be a part of our music. None of this is any fun without you, so feel free to enjoy what we have put together, and join together with us.
We are working to bring the collaborative world of what's being called "The Blogosphere" to our online presence. One of the unique bits you might notice, is that this page, is itself, a blog. You can leave comments on our news items by clicking the "comments" link at the bottom of each news post. We don't know if this is nuts or not, but there's only one way to find out. Also for those of you into keeping up with your favorite sites via RSS (Really Simple Syndication), you can add this Panic Channel news page to your RSS news reader by using the RSS button over there in the right sidebar. There is also an RSS news feed in the "Shows" area, so when there are changes to our tour information, you'll know right away.
Now a little web site back story:
The original site ("Ouija") was built by Steve in Flash. After his computer was stolen and all the original Flash files with it, the site needed to be completely rebuilt from scratch. Robert Chafino arrived on the scene to save the day and begin his online collaboration with The Panic Channel by suggesting that the new site built in CSS, utilizing a blog engine as the main guts. A pretty cool idea.
He and Steve brainstormed this, Version 2.0: ("Velvet Version"). Band websites tend to be built in Flash and are usually used to promote an upcoming record release and after that, they get kinda musty. This site was built to be added upon and improved and to never stop growing. It was built so that the band can update it themselves from the road wherever they may be.
We ran into more than our share of roadblocks and catastrophes in the process and extra thanks go to Gianna Gragnani, Jeff Witters, Mike Renninger, Ryan Hovland, and Ed Fladung. Also thanks to all the great photographers, whose work brings everything to life. If you took one of the pics on the site, please email us and we'll add the credit.
Lest we forget to thank our hardworking Panic Community caretakers: thefreak6767, mortisha8, Rantz, WhitePony, bknollenberg, OLDSCHOOL, Cassandra, and the main main, Six7Six7. You guys rule.
We are so thankful for everyone's time and talent, and hope all of you will enjoy the site.
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April 17, 2006 12:00 AM
Comments
I love the new site it looks great. You did a great job steve cant wait for the tour and the cd
Posted by: Jake at April 17, 2006 12:04 AM
Awesome! Nice to finally see the site
Posted by: JBrown at April 17, 2006 12:04 AM
How exciting.
looks great guys!
Posted by: Kristen at April 17, 2006 12:05 AM
Hooray!
Posted by: Six7Six7 at April 17, 2006 12:05 AM
Velvety Smooth. This is catastrophic talent, freeform vibing, sweaty honest word. love and chaos
Posted by: Zephyr at April 17, 2006 12:05 AM
nice looking website, i'm sure the upcoming album will be well worth the wait also!
Posted by: hankwood at April 17, 2006 12:07 AM
Great job Steve, Rob and Gianna! The site looks amazing dude. It's about time a band had a website with a strong architecture AND design! :)
All the coffee and profanities aside, this shit is off the hook!
Now go get some sleep my friend! :)
Peace!
- Sean
Posted by: Sean at April 17, 2006 12:08 AM
anticipating album
Posted by: Jesse at April 17, 2006 12:14 AM
OoooOOo my pant-a-loonzZz R drippy!
THE PANIC CHANNEL!
bEe JELLYFISH!
Posted by: bEe JELLYFISH! at April 17, 2006 12:28 AM
sweet site.
see you guys in atlanta!
Posted by: nick.swilley@gatech.edu at April 17, 2006 12:28 AM
big up to fucken channel bitches!
--hearts-- cuzZz julia
Posted by: cuzZz at April 17, 2006 12:29 AM
I'm diggin' the site. Just fancy enough, but not too flashy.
Cheers! See you fuckers in DC!
Posted by: Johnny Coal at April 17, 2006 12:30 AM
looks great!
xoxo,
Zenova
Posted by: Zenova Braeden at April 17, 2006 12:36 AM
Congrats. The website looks sweet!
Posted by: brett at April 17, 2006 12:51 AM
Love the site and I can't wait for the CD and the Australian tour! Well, here is to hoping anyway...
Posted by: Simon at April 17, 2006 12:53 AM
this website is so amazing. kudos to steve and everyone else for their hardwork. you should be proud. now all we need is (ONe)!
Posted by: zoezee at April 17, 2006 12:55 AM
Steve, your hard work REALLY paid off. as it has since the day I met you. Take it easy now. Go watch your new Brokeback DVD.
Posted by: Gerzone at April 17, 2006 12:55 AM
Coooooooool!
RP
x
Posted by: RP at April 17, 2006 01:09 AM
Congratulations guys! The site looks awesome! Nice job Steve!
Posted by: Simon at April 17, 2006 01:24 AM
YAY!
This is the best site ever!
Awesome job!
-AER
Posted by: AdRiana at April 17, 2006 01:45 AM
i like chocolate
Posted by: kevin at April 17, 2006 02:01 AM
I can't find any!
Posted by: RP at April 17, 2006 02:09 AM
Nice (ONe), dudes!!!
Posted by: Spencer at April 17, 2006 02:12 AM
Well done steve, this site rocks.. you can tell so much hard work has been put into this beast, can't wait to hear more TPC!
Mark
Posted by: Mark at April 17, 2006 02:15 AM
I like it - I like it a lot x
Posted by: Miffy at April 17, 2006 02:35 AM
YAY!
Hahaha! Long lives to TpC, the Site, and the band!
The NEw crib looks AWsome! sweet Velvet.
Nice job.
FreAk*
Posted by: FreAk* at April 17, 2006 02:53 AM
Who's Joe? Great job Steve!
Posted by: OLDSCHOOL at April 17, 2006 02:58 AM
My site was built back in 2003 with the blog being the main guts... Great choice Robert!
I'm on the fence for now regarding the site... not a bad thing mind you , just not what I expectd is all, i'm sure i'll be down soon...
Posted by: SexSinger at April 17, 2006 03:21 AM
*faints*
YOU are going to be in Chicago..
effin SWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Posted by: pet at April 17, 2006 03:37 AM
TPC,
Your site looks great. I can't wait to see you guys at AVALON.
Later,
Mike from NYC
Posted by: Mike from NYC at April 17, 2006 04:00 AM
Four...three...two...one...blastoff!
The suspense was intense, but worth the wait...great job on the site.
Posted by: Dr. Karl Forgeron at April 17, 2006 05:28 AM
Great job guys. It was worth the wait...now I can't wait until May 25!
See you then,
Love,
Sue
Posted by: Sue at April 17, 2006 05:46 AM
Wow, it's nice in here. Kind of like walking into a room that's just been freshly painted and having a party with all of your old friends with new walls all around. Thanks for the efforts, everyone in the community and of course, kudos to Dave for our kudos. Purple is my favorite color. Love the format. See you in Minneapolis, and who knows, may fly and shack with friends to see you guys in Houston, Boston and Colorado too.. does that make me a groupie?
Posted by: Tex at April 17, 2006 06:03 AM
Can't wait to see the live show! The site is awesome!
Posted by: Mitchel at April 17, 2006 06:18 AM
Finally it's done!! And what a site!! Congrats fellas...can't wait to see you guys in the UK sometime soon!
Posted by: James at April 17, 2006 06:34 AM
Kudos and a big HELL YA,
I know that i speak for everyone here when i say that you guys have created so much more than a new band and a new album. You guys have created a community. I know that many people feel like i do, which is that they are a part of something bigger. Not just a traditional fan base, a community, the Panic Community. You have given us a look behind the music, a place to communicate with each other and a feeling that we are a part of what is going on. Sure we dont write the music, but we do spread the word. So to EVERYONE who has helped make this happen, let's fire this (ONe) up!
Posted by: mtjoy at April 17, 2006 06:38 AM
Worth the wait!!! *standing ovation*
Posted by: Bonita at April 17, 2006 06:38 AM
thanks a lot guys, the site rocks! cant wait for the mucis now
Posted by: cody cy at April 17, 2006 06:48 AM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO its finally here. Cant wait for the record and hopefully a UK tour
Love Georgina x
Posted by: redhotchilifoo at April 17, 2006 06:57 AM
this site is cool and has been well worth the wait! can't wait for the album and a tour of the UK - if you're thinking of coming this way!
Posted by: Julie at April 17, 2006 07:11 AM
The site looks GREAT. Awesome, awesome job.
Sending love and thunderous applause from NY. Can't wait to see you guys live!
Posted by: Denise at April 17, 2006 07:23 AM
It has been well worth the wait! Thanks to everyone who got this site up and running! And of course, thanks to the members of TPC!!!
Off to Seattle to see me sistah- urg...11 hours in the car. Lotsa Jane's to listen to.
Posted by: Tara at April 17, 2006 07:26 AM
Hey guys, the site looks great! I'll see you at the 5/19 show in Dallas.
Curt
Posted by: Curt at April 17, 2006 07:32 AM
The site Rocks! Glad to see this rise from the ashes of Version 1. Only bummer is I will loose my ability to say I have seen every Public show of The Panic Channel.
But thats OK, I am looking forward to the New Album and the ability to see you guys live again, it has been far too long.
Posted by: CaliToby at April 17, 2006 07:38 AM
Wicked site!...I'll be seeing you in Chicago
Til May...Stacy
Posted by: melky_tuesday at April 17, 2006 08:08 AM
Very nicely done...well worth the wait!
Posted by: Cori at April 17, 2006 08:34 AM
FUCKING RAD!!! Congratulations guys it looks killer...And to the 67 family that helped and contributed...you guys are awesome and wanted just to share my appreciation!!!
THANK YOU!!! I already feel the momentum!!!
Posted by: Chrissy at April 17, 2006 08:38 AM
Saying hello from Japan.
Awesome site!!
I love the color...and the photos are good too.
Looking forward for some more.
''Go On'' ROCKS!!!
Don't forget there are fans of you guys all over the world....
So,PLEEEAASE tour international someday.
Posted by: Klover at April 17, 2006 09:07 AM
The site looks amazing. I can't wait until you're in Detroit!
Posted by: The Ren at April 17, 2006 09:11 AM
Welcome home.
bi
Posted by: Biinstinct at April 17, 2006 09:32 AM
Love it..the site, the music, the community, and the band. Thanks for letting us be a part of what you do. And to re-iterate what mtjoy said above, you have brought a lot of amazing people together with the community which I know has helped me through a lot. A truly heartfelt thanks to all of you. Looking forward to the tour, cd, and clothes ( :
Luv ya...blacklace
Posted by: blacklace/Jill at April 17, 2006 09:41 AM
beautiful site! congrats.
Posted by: ylais at April 17, 2006 09:52 AM
I am so impressed by the version of Go On you posted...fruck! It kills. And this is meant in good way: it captures the majesty of Janes. Steve, welcome aboard, you are lucky to have met them and the JA remnants are lucky to have you! Best of luck.
Posted by: alex at April 17, 2006 10:25 AM
new site kicks ass. post more songs please. go rocks. THANK GOD! :-)
also, thanks for opening the tour in San Diego!!!!!!!!! I'll be there.
Posted by: concertdude at April 17, 2006 10:40 AM
SweeeeT site!!!! I can't wait to hear the new tunes!!!
Posted by: Michele at April 17, 2006 12:17 PM
Looking good, love the purple and the oh so stylishly handsome photos! Can't wait to hear the new tunes... Love from London Town xxxx
Posted by: ladyluck at April 17, 2006 12:22 PM
Very Cool !! I am very excited (happy dance) !! Love It , Love It , Love It !!
Posted by: Shawna at April 17, 2006 12:40 PM
Very cool!! Can't wait to check this all out!!! Thanks!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth at April 17, 2006 01:06 PM
Congratulations, guys! The site's looking good!!
Posted by: Alchemy at April 17, 2006 01:35 PM
WOW!!! I'm so happy... I can't wait for the album!!!!
. . . saludos desde Argentina!!!
Posted by: cEg at April 17, 2006 01:41 PM
nice work!!
Posted by: mortisha8 at April 17, 2006 02:08 PM
:) You rule too.
Loving the site... it looks hella nice.
One suggestion though... on the lyric page it'd be nice to have the song titles linkable on the top and then when you click on the title, it jumps down to the lyrics. Just my 2 cents. :)
Posted by: Cassandra at April 17, 2006 02:16 PM
all your hard work has paid off guys, enjoy the fruits of your labour and please visit the U.K. soon
Sheldon.
Posted by: Janesdead at April 17, 2006 02:17 PM
I keep trying to click on the boxes to open the pages, but I can't open them. Anyone have any ideas?
Posted by: Linda at April 17, 2006 02:22 PM
Awesome!! Another place to happily waste some time.
Now - anyone know how to soothe sunburned nipples? Because man - I'm dyin' here.
Posted by: Byn at April 17, 2006 02:34 PM
Wow, nice work guys. The site looks awesome, and I'm really glad that you've given the band the same accessibility that you keep on your personal sites. Big thanks for the RSS feeds. Every band should have the foresight to include that.
All I can say is that if a song as amazing as "Go On" can't make the record, you must have one hell of an album ready for release. I can't wait.
-Andrew
Posted by: Andrew / Rhinosaur6 at April 17, 2006 02:34 PM
FUCK YEAH......AWESOME JOB......HELLA DIGG IT!!!
Posted by: UC13 at April 17, 2006 03:03 PM
Let me just whisper something in your ear...C'est magnifique!!! Great Job Steve!Very nice layout.
Please come to~ Great American Music HAll 6.6.2006!
~CC
Posted by: CC at April 17, 2006 03:17 PM
great job.
-Guy
Posted by: Guy at April 17, 2006 03:22 PM
congratulations! i'm so thrilled to see your site up finally, and i can't wait to explore..
hope yall can come to dallas soon!!
xoxox
Posted by: traci at April 17, 2006 03:23 PM
Posted by: Michelle~tails at April 17, 2006 03:40 PM
Looks so damn amazing! Congrats on V.2
xoxo
Posted by: Cruel Illusion at April 17, 2006 03:44 PM
Yey! I am happy to see that this up! Can't wait until the tickets go on sale so I can catch a show in Philly.
-TJ Walker
"TJ Maxx & The Marshalls"
Posted by: TJ Walker at April 17, 2006 04:18 PM
"A thing of Beauty is a Joy forever" - Mary Poppins
that locks up the site. Well fucking done man, props to you and Chafino.
Posted by: Rantz at April 17, 2006 04:37 PM
I love the new site! Congratulations! I'll be seeing you when you hit Phoenix! I can't WAIT!!!!!
Posted by: EG at April 17, 2006 05:11 PM
Great site, rock on gimme some easter egg love...
Posted by: El Jefe at April 17, 2006 05:15 PM
Awesome job! Easy to navigate, love the colors. Best of luck with the new cd and tour. Hope to see you in the flesh. Is Florida on your list?
Posted by: Jane at April 17, 2006 06:01 PM
i'm so happy... see you guys june 7th.
Posted by: SnoWhite at April 17, 2006 07:19 PM
Everybody,
It's just beautiful..what a great job!
I love seeing all your credits on page one!
XO
Neida
Posted by: ONEIDAfish at April 17, 2006 08:36 PM
Thank you for being awesome people. It has been my pleasure to help out and I can't wait to do more.
Pony
Posted by: WhitePony at April 17, 2006 10:30 PM
~ Dave These Pics Of You Are Like The Holy Grail Of All The Pics I've Seen Of You ~ That One Look You Give Really Melts A Gurl .................
Mrs.Carmen Is Such A Lucky Gurl, I For One Can't Imagine Who Would Deserve Her More Than You ~ Good Night And Good Luck ~ Love To You Both ! And Congrats Panic Channel!
Posted by: Shellee Vise at April 18, 2006 12:04 AM
Whoa. Looking good.
And i dig "Go On". Hell yes.
Posted by: The Princess Of Funk at April 18, 2006 01:46 AM
The site rocks. TPC rocks. I'm gonna fly my happy ass to Phoenix so that I can rock with TPC. Hell yeah!
Posted by: Jenn at April 18, 2006 07:40 AM
I've thoroughly gone over the entire site and I'm happy to report that the closest thing I can find to a flashing back end is a shot of Dave's ass.
Posted by: OLDSCHOOL at April 18, 2006 11:33 AM
Cool site! u have to work now to put this better and better everytime!! Congrats!...
Posted by: Marivic at April 18, 2006 09:29 PM