Hi All,
I started Underwater People because I love The Samples music, and I see and feel the energy and love of their fans at every show. I wanted a place where we can focus that energy and share not only what we love about the music and the band, but also what we love about life.

I went to my first Samples show in 1994 (I think...my freshman year in college was a pretty hazy time), and I danced my ass off. I live in Seattle, and we only get to see live shows about once a year. The Samples' music has been with me through all kinds of good and bad. My wife and I danced to "When The Day Is Done" at our wedding. "Feel Us Shaking" was the first song I learned to play and sing at the same time. "Walking Through The Snow" has carried me through several wet Northwest winters.

I've put a fair amount of work into getting the site going, but I want it to become a place where everyone helps out. I know most people aren't used to web sites that they can contribute to. Up till now, the web has been a place where you go to get information, not give it. Well those days are over. The web is in your hands. Underwater People is in your hands.

I've never known a Samples fan to shy away from helping out or speaking their mind. So, stop lurking. Get helping.

Peace & Love,
Ben

disclaimer: I am a programmer for Wetpaint. I started this site as not only an outlet for my admiration of The Samples music and fans, but also a personal wiki community experiment. Nothing official Wetpaint here.

p.s. If you're wondering what my picture is, it's me playing guitar around the campfire at Yellowstone.

p.p.s. No one makes any money from Underwater People, so don't worry, you're not selling out. This is a pure labor of love.

Updated 3/23: Been super busy working on improving Wetpaint. Lots of feedback from you folks and other communities. If you have ideas about improving Wetpaint, put them here.
Things look and feel beautiful. Good work, all. Now it's time for me to put a bit of work back into Underwater People myself.

Come see me on last.fm.

Here's what I'm listening to right now on last.fm (OK, so the only scrobbling I do is from a computer with a young music collection );