They awed the full house at their debut first show, and then took a two-month hiatus to prepare and finish recording their first album. Returning from the studio with a full length, Rarae Avis played their album release show in January of 2003. In the following spring, they played several house and venue shows, as well as live on Blacksburg's college radio station, and several out of town dates.
The album (which is self titled) was made available independently through the band's efforts, however they soon sought a record label for distribution and support. During the spring of 2003, the band caught the attention of several independent record labels, and eventually signed with Hound Records. The album was remixed, and the artwork redone for the release in early May 2003.
Members
* Brandon Hilkert · Guitar/Percussion/Vocals
* Ben Fama · Guitar/Bass/Vocals
* Jarrett Blankenship · Drums
* Brandon Harris · Bass
Discography
* Rarae Avis · May 20, 2003 · Hound Records
In February 2007, Sakewitz pleaded not guilty to the charges for stealing the rabbits back. The prosecutor in the case offered a plea bargain that would avoid jail time for Sakewitz if she pled guilty, with her receiving probation instead. She said she was forced to accept the plea deal after running out of money to pay for a long legal battle. She appealed the convictions, claiming she received inadequate legal assistance from her attorney. Sakewitz forfeited the remaining animals and under Oregon law was prohibited from owning animals for five years due to the animal neglect conviction,
Parole violations
In August 2007, she was accused of a parole violation for keeping rabbits at her house, and was ordered to pay about $19,000 in restitution related to the care of the bunnies while in police custody. While heading for jail she denied being a hoarder and also said she was not mentally ill or suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder, saying "I don't collect anything, I had these rabbits 10 years. I never neglected my rabbits." Her appeal was denied in January 2009 when the Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed her conviction. In June 2009, she was arrested again after police found her in a hotel in Tigard, Oregon, with fourteen rabbits, one of which was dead. She was released the next day due to jail overcrowding. Sakewitz was sentenced to 90 days in jail in July for this latest parole violation.
A rocker jacket is a leather motorcycle jacket first popularized by the greasers and rockers of the late 1950s and early 1960s. It is believed that the style was introduced by Schott NYC in the late 1920s. The "classic" style with steel belt-buckle and nickel rivets was invented in 1947 by Ross Langlitz, of Portland, Oregon.
Rocker jackets can be styled in variety ways, and different versions have been associated with different subcultures. It has been associated with groups such as rockers, punk rockers, bikers and metalheads. The jackets have been used for protective purposes, fashion, and often for their intimidating and rebellious appearance.
There is a substantial difference between rocker jackets made for fashionable purposes and for protective purposes (for activities like motorcycle riding). Rocker jackets designed for protective use are heavier, thicker, and sometimes equipped with armor. A rocker jacket primarily designed for fashion purposes is not likely to be of much use in a motorcycle accident.
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