I’m really excited to announce that Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms will be joining Arliss Nancy’s Denver album release show for “Simple Machines” on Friday, February 24th at Illegal Pete’s Downtown. Brendan will be coming to Colorado for a few days and luckily, we have him playing in Denver. With his upcoming solo record due out in March, I’d expect Brendan to play some solo songs along with Lawrence Arms’ songs and who knows, maybe a few songs from his other acts (Broadways, Falcon, Slapstick). Arliss Nancy will be celebrating the release of their brand new album, “Simple Machines”. Lizzie Huffman and Alone at 3 AM will be supporting the show.

The show is FREE, All Ages, and will start around 9pm. Stay tuned as Brendan might also play the Ft Collins’ Arliss Nancy show on Thursday, February 23rd.

HERE’S A LIST OF UPCOMING SHOWS

2/2/12 Race Street Riot (formerly Seek) with Sleeptalk at Illegal Pete’s DU (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

2/2/12 Denver Unplugged with Dan Watters from Oak Creek at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm) w/ Lizzie Huffman, Wade Henderson (of Black Dots), and more.

2/4/12 Dimestore Philosphers and Tommy Freed at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

2/11/12 Bonnie and the Beard and Days of Rae at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

2/11/12 Lizzie Huffman Birthday Extravaganza with Lee, Avenue and The Whicker and Pine at Illegal Pete’s DU (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

2/12/12 Kentucky Street Parlor Pickers at Denver Beer Co (FREE, goes from 2pm to 6pm)

2/18/12 Drunken Arrows and Black Dots at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

2/18/12 Esther Sparks at Illegal Pete’s Boulder Pearl (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

2/19/12 Serious Moonlight at Denver Beer Co (FREE, goes from 2pm to 6pm)

2/24/12 Lizzie Huffman, Arliss Nancy, and Alone at 3AM at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

2/25/12 Illegal Pete’s “Band vs Band Arm Slam” at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm) Facebook Event

2/26/12 Suburban Home Sunday Afternoon Concert with members of Arliss Nancy, Alone at 3AM, and Lizzie Huffman at Denver Beer Co (FREE, goes from 2pm to 6pm)

3/1/12 Race Street Riot (formerly Seek) at Illegal Pete’s DU (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

3/1/12 Denver Unplugged with Dan Watters from Oak Creek at Illegal Pete’s DU (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

3/3/12 Photo Atlas (Pint Night Fundraiser) with In the Whale at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

3/10/12 The West and Brian Parton at Illegal Pete’s DU (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

3/11/12 Matt Woods at Denver Beer Co (FREE, goes from 2pm to 6pm)

3/24/12 Falstaff and guest at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

3/25/12 Bonnie and the Beard at Denver Beer Co (FREE, goes from 2pm to 6pm)

3/31/12 Musuji and Guest at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

4/7/12 Slopeside (2 sets) at Illegal Pete’s Downtown (FREE, Starts at 9pm)

Help Austin Lucas get back on the road!!

Being a traveling musician is not the easiest thing to do. Often times, you get treated like shit by promoters, paid very little, and you have to drive 14 hours to get to the next show. As most of you konw, Austin Lucas is a road dog. He needs your help as his tour van needs about $3,000 worth of repairs. Please follow the link (above) and donate if you can. Here’s a bit more info:

So Austin Lucas & The Bold Party limped into Little Rock this weekend for the Two Cow Garage Tenth Anniversary Explosion in a van which is in dire need of repairs. They need between $2500-3,000 worth of repairs before they hit the road again for a 5 week run later this week. Ouch.

We all know there’s no money in rock and roll these days so we’re asking for donations to help offset the cost of repairs and keep these guys working. We recorded the entire Austin Lucas set from the Two Cow show and will be offering up that recording in digital form for all who contribute. We know time’s are hard but even a $10 contribution would be much appreciated. If you want to donate more that’d be great! If you want to get silly with the donation amount I’ll come up with a unique way to say thanks. Maybe Austin can play a house show for you or I’ll throw your birthday party at the White Water Tavern…

Thanks for supporting live music and please help spread the word to all your like minded friends and family.

You can make a PayPal donation directly to Austin using:

blownamps@hotmail.com

HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL

After Suburban Home’s 16th Anniversary Weekend, Micah Schnabel and Have Gun Will Travel will be joining up to tour the Midwest, East Coast and end up down South. We are all working on confirming these dates, but I wanted to see if any of you might be able to help out. Wherever you see a TBA, it is very likely we could use your help for a show. If you think you can help, please contact Scott of HGWT via email. Thanks in advance for your help.

We’ve gotten a lot of help, thanks to everyone who has helped so far. Here is an updated list with the handful of dates we still need help with.

9/09 – Denver, CO @ Three Kings (SH Anniversary)
9/10 – Denver, CO @ Three Kings (SH Anniversary)
9/12 – Colorado Springs, CO @ The Triple Nickel
9/13 – TBA (Lawrence/Kansas City/Omaha?)
9/14 – St Louis, MO @ The Old Rock House
9/15 – Normal, IL @ Firehouse Pizza & Pub
9/16 – Flint, MI @ Woobie’s Bar
9/17 – Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR Pub
9/19 – Columbus, OH – Venue TBA
9/20 – Buffalo, NY @ DBGB
9/21 – TBA
9/22 – Kingston, NY @ The Basement
9/23 – Boston, MA @ PA’s Lounge
9/24 – Providence, RI TBA
9/25 – New York, NY TBA
9/26 – Brooklyn, NY – Venue TBA
9/27 – Richmond, VA – Venue TBA
9/28 – Raleigh, NC @ Slim’s
9/29 – Athens, GA @ Little Kings
9/30 – Kennesaw, GA @ Sidelines

Century Media exits Spotify: Is there value for indie labels in making their catalogues available? [Westword]

In a press release last week, Century Media announced it would be pulling its music from the streaming music service Spotify. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about Spotify’s payout to labels and the widespread adoption of this new service. Thorin Klosowski of Westword recently wrote a feature about Spotify, Century Media, and took feedback from a number of Colorado labels including yours truly. It’s an interesting piece that I recommend checking out. You might already be enjoying Spotify (I know I have been), but you may have never considered what labels and artists get paid when their tracks are played.

What do you think of Spotify? If you are a label or artist, what are your thoughts of Spotify’s payouts?

Some of the best ideas are born over drinks at a bar. The Guinness Book of World Records began as a discussion at a pub about what the fastest flying species of bird. Conversely some of the worst ideas get their start this way, too. While Micah and Shane of Two Cow Garage were in town this past weekend, we were having a few drinks and somehow got on the discussion of The Lemonheads. At some point in the conversation, Shane says, “I’ve always wanted to perform the entire album It’s a Shame About Ray”.  Being the huge Lemonheads fan that I am, I told the guys that I would be honored if they might consider performing It’s a Shame About Ray at Suburban Home’s 16th Anniversary. Much like Tom Cruise in “Risky Business”, the guys said, “Fuck It” and agreed to make it happen. As fate would have it, Lizzie Huffman was also having drinks with us and as most of you may know, Juliana Hatfield was a member of the Lemonheads during this era. Obviously, we asked if she might contribute some Hatfield-esque vocals to the performance and she said yes. This is going to be a very special performance and I really hope you can make it. Our good buddy, James Freeman, from That’s The Thing About That has agreed to record the performance so don’t be surprised if a free download of this cover set becomes available.

Every week leading up to the big weekend, I will be announcing the acts playing Suburban Home’s 16th Anniversary Party. The festivities will begin Friday, September 9th and end on Sunday, September 11th. There will be 2 nights of shows at 3 Kings Tavern (Friday and Saturday) and we will end the weekend with a big BBQ/Washer’s Tournament on that Sunday. Expect some other fun things thrown in the middle of it all.

CONFIRMED SO FAR FOR SUBURBAN HOME’S SUPER SWEET 16

TWO COW GARAGE (2 NIGHTS)
LENNY AND THE PISS POOR BOYS
MICHAEL DEAN DAMRON
MICAH SCHNABEL
JOEY BRIGGS
LIZZIE HUFFMAN

My good friends (who happen to be an amazing band), Arliss Nancy, are heading out on tour in May/June and they could use your help in a handful of towns. Below is their upcoming tour dates. If you know anyone in any of the following towns, please email Kyle/G.B. of Arliss Nancy:

If you haven’t listened to Arliss Nancy before, you can visit their myspace to hear some of their tunes. If you dig Suburban Home acts, you will definitely like Arliss Nancy.

Here are their upcoming tour dates PLEASE NOTE THE DATES THAT SAY NEED HELP:

Cheyenne WY 5/19/2011 The Forum
North Platte NE 5/20/2011 The Depot
Omaha NE 5/21/2011 The Hole
Chicago IL 5/22/2011 Pancho’s
Pittsburgh PA 5/23/2011 The Lava Lounge
Buffalo NY 5/24/2011 NEED HELP
Boston MA 5/25/2011 Jeff Rowe’s workin on it
New York NY 5/26/2011Booked
DC 5/27/2011 NEED HELP
Richmond VA 5/28/2011 The Black Powder House
Willmington NC 5/29/2011 The Soup Box
Durham NC 5/30/2011 The Motorco
Atlanta GA 5/31/2011 NEED HELP
Gainesville FL 6/1/2011 Working on it with 1982
New orleans LA 6/2/2011 Day Off
Dallas TX 6/3/2011 NEED HELP
Austin TX 6/4/2011 House Party with the Anchor and Over Stars and Gutters
Santa Fe NM 6/5/2011 Booked
Flagstaff AZ 6/6/2011 The Big House/ Cottage house
San Diego CA 6/7/2011 NEED HELP
LA CA 6/8/2011 NEED HELP
Bakersfield CA 6/9/2011 Sandrini’s
San Fran CA 6/10/2011 NEED HELP
Sacramento CA 6/11/2011 NEED HELP
Salt Lake City UT 6/12/2011 NEED HELP

PREMIUMS FOR TONIGHT’S FUND RAISING EPISODE OF NINEBULLETS RADIO:

For those of you who don’t know, Nine Bullets has a really great radio show that airs every Thursday night. I typically catch the stream of it the next day. The show is fantastic and often times, Nine Bullets is kind enough to play Suburban Home acts. Nine bullets needs to raise $1200 to keep his show on the air and I’m hoping some of you consider donating.

I actually donated a pack of vinyl and a pack of CDs in hopes some of you will donate a little more than normal and get all of these great records.

For all the information on the pledge drive and all the great stuff you can win, please visit the link above.

Good luck Nine Bullets.

I regretfully share with you the news that Tim Barry has made the decision to move his catalog to Chunksaah Records. I’ve worked with Tim Barry for close to 5 years now since first hearing a CD r copy of “Laurel Street Demos” I feel very lucky to have been able to work with Tim. I have the utmost respect for him and wish him nothing but the best in the future. Chunksaah is a very great label and I know that they will work well together. With all that said, note that my remaining copies of Tim Barry’s catalog will soon be out of print. I recommend picking up copies of the Suburban Home albums before they are gone.

Below is the official statement on Tim Barry moving his catalog to Chunksaah Records:

Chunksaah Records is proud to announce the re-release of TIM BARRY’s “28th & Stonewall,” “Manchester” and “Rivanna Junction” albums in all formats (CD, LP and Digital) – May 10, 2011. The CD versions will all be re-issued as digipacks and the LP versions will be on embossed reverse-board with colored vinyl (translation: fancy!!!)

Here’s what Chunksaah Records had to say about the re-issues: “Tim Barry has long been a member of our family and we are excited to expand the ways in which we are spreading the good word of music and family worldwide! We will be offi cially celebrating on Good Friday (aka Friday April 22nd, 2011) at the Asbury Lanes, in our fair city-by-the-sea – Asbury Park, NJ. Who knew that Tim would turn Yankee? haha.”

Tim said, “Moving my back catalog of albums from Suburban Home Records to Chunksaah Records was not an easy decision to make, considering the incredible relationship I share with Suburban Home, both personally and as a record label. However, I felt the need to have every aspect of my musical support crew in one place. With this change, my booking agent, publicist, merchandise company, much of my road crew and
now record label are all located in the the Great State of New Jersey – the Asbury Park area to be specific.”

My dear friend, Vanessa of Lubricated fanzine, has helped to organize a benefit show in support of Richard Marshall, father to Jamin and Jesse Marshall of Larry & His Flask who was recently diagnosed with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. Please read on. If you are anywhere near the area, please support the show. If not, there will be other ways to support by visiting this link.

Please support our community:
Richard Marshall, father to Jamin and Jesse Marshall of Larry & His Flask, a full time aircraft mechanic for Butler Aircraft, in their small plane division in Redmond, Oregon was recently diagnosed with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. This came as a complete surprise to everyone and he is now receiving massive Chemo-Therapy treatments in Phoenix, Arizona at a Cancer Treatment Center that has had success in treating this very invasive type of cancer.
This requires him to travel to and from Phoenix every two weeks for treatment. While he does have some insurance coverage it does not begin to cover the massive medical, lodging and travel expenses that they are experiencing and no one knows what future treatment and expenses they will have.
A little goes a long way. Whatever you can donate will help. Larry & His Flask is an amazing band who put their heart and soul into their music and band & we would like to share our heart and soul into helping our brothers in need.
Lubricated Zine Presents:
Larry & His Flask/Rich Marshall Cancer Benefit!!
a little help goes a long way
Parish Publik House, Santa Cruz, CA
Sunday, January 30
841 Alamar Ave
3-7pm

some of our amazing donators for the auction and raffle include…..

Larry & His Flask
Suburban Home Records
Hillgrass Bluebilly Records & Entertainment
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Idle Hands Dry Goods
Erika Jane
Charly “the city mouse” Fasano
Vinny Fasano
Vanessa Jean Speckman
Roy Dean
Tim O’Hanlon
Phillip Stewart
Jana Marie Miller
Cassie Podish
Yellow Rake Zine
Lubricated Zine
Tea Farm Clothing
Hoof & Horn Leather
Slowboat Films
Fire Whiskey
Sons of Jefferson
Alan Peters
Cassie Podish
Careless Hearts
Pete Saporito
Vanessa Gouchner
Brian Polk
Pin Up Clinic Calendar
Blankverse Jewelry
Rosie Hope Jewelry
Ashley Stripling
and much, much more!!!

In a bid to assist those effected by the recent flooding in Queensland, Resist set up an EBAY auction selling off rare, out of print and test press’s of various vinyl released over the years with all proceeds raised going to the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal. Not long after launching, bands, artists and labels from around the world offered their support, donating various items towards the cause.

A new list of items have been added to the auction including a custom made guitar signed by Against Me!, silk screened posters by The Gaslight Anthem and Acacia Strain, rare vinyl from Hot Water Music, Chuck Ragan, Epitaph, Revelation, Jade Tree, Suburban Home, Bridge 9, No Idea, React and Trial & Error Records with many new items being added daily.

For more information check this link.

To view the auction please visit this link.