Shaimus news of the week: “Tie You Down” will be featured on ABC Family’s Ruby & The Rockits tomorrow night at 8:30 PM (Tuesday 9/22). It’s the season finale, so there’s a slight possibility that it’ll be a nail biter!!

Sadly, we found out from ABC Family’s page that this show will be cancelled. So it’s your last chance ever to hear Shaimus on this show. (And the last chance for you or anyone else to watch a new episode live on TV.)

We’re making our mark, as usual. Here’s the episode description from tvguide.com:

In the first-season finale, Ruby gets mad at Jordan when he starts dating her best friend (Lucy Hale). Meanwhile, David and Patrick teach Ben how to defend himself against a bully at school.

The song is a background use, so it’s probably only going to be for a few seconds.  Make sure to listen to the song 10 times so you’ll know all the sections!

Also, if you or anyone you know likes this show, be sure to sport bragging rights that you already know about Shaimus while watching this episode!! Your friends will think you’re really cool, and we’ll love you for the shout out.

Next hopeful appearance: Robot Chicken… but I think the Primus guy already has that covered.

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Some time ago the non-profit website Campfreddy contacted us to ask if Phil would be available to answer a few questions. They heard and liked our song Like A Fool in Rock Band and being a site for Rock Band fans, the connection seems obvious!

Jumping at the opportunity, Phil took a break from his daily routine of writing jingles in his underwear to do the interview.

Ron and Phil talked about the origins of the band name, hazing a new member, taste in pizza and hip hop, and heartfelt advice about success in this (or any) business. Oh, and the usual influences, inspiration and looking ahead that comes along with most interviews with bands.

Check out the full interview here.

Hope you enjoy it! If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments

Also be sure to visit Campfreddy to read their previous interviews with Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest and Yngwie Malmsteen), Sam Andrews (Janis Joplin), and our friends from Freezepop and Vagiant to name a few.

This coming Sunday, September 6th, Shaimus will be performing at the 28th annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival, hosted by the Kiwanis Club.

Our friend Arielle Verinis will be taking the stage with Cam, Phil and Evan at 4:30PM, followed by Shaimus at 5PM. These will be the last live performances of the cook-off and we’ll be sure to go out with a bang.

If you missed us at the Troubadour or Hotel Cafe, come check us out on this fine Sunday eve.

Here’s an article about the cook-off from the Malibu Times. I believe Chili tasting is $10, but entrance to the event is free.  UPDATE: entrance actually costs $10.

The cook-off is right off the PCH, here: