Just a quick notice that we’ve got a couple of shows this weekend. First, we’re playing all night (9p-12a) at the Triple Door’s swanky Musicquarium Lounge this Friday, May 4. Expect new jams, plenty of covers, and our best Murph & the MagicTones impression. They have great food and drinks (courtesy of neighbor Wild Ginger), and there’s no cover, so come hang with us!

The very next night – Saturday, May 5 (yes, Cinco de Mayo) – we’ll barrel down I-5 for our first trip to Eugene, Oregon, in several years. We’re honored to share a bill that night with our good buddy Dan Jones’ rock troupe the Golden Motors at Luckey’s. Purple Sparrows are also on the bill.

I’ll be calling into our good friend Craig Leve’s show SNAP CRACKLE POP! on KWVA 88.1FM Friday morning, so listen in from 8-10am for Craig’s usual treasure trove of pop gems, plus a chance to win vinyl and tickets to Saturday’s show.

See you out there!

LB

Our new single “Listen Up (If the World is Going to Hell)” has been getting a lot of love from pop-oriented bloggers lately – including folks from such far-flung locations as Singapore, Australia, and Sweden – and we’re very grateful for the attention! Here’s a sampling:

Ardent Music Blog: Pick Three with Lincoln Barr (Memphis, TN)
Power of Pop! (Singapore) – PoP10 Interview
Power of Pop! (Singapore) – PoPTV review
One Chord to Another (Finland)
Pop Geek Heaven (free download – member login required)
Today’s Modern Pop – featured video
Peter’s Power Pop (Australia) – Song of the Day
Ice Cream Man Power Pop and More (Sweden)
Broken Hearted Toy (Chicago)
the Untitled. (Boston)
Haw River Vacation: Videocracy Friday (North Carolina)
7 i n c h e s (Brooklyn)
R.A.D. Vinyl (Wisconsin)
Power Pop Action (Spain)

All of these blogs are well worth your time & attention if you’re a fan of classic pop music…and if you’re not, what are you doing here?

More soon!

RJM

To make things even cooler, it looks like both fellows will be joined by legendary Blondie drummer Clem Burke! We’re honored to be sharing the stage with these legends, and are preparing our most pogo-worthy material for a rip-roaring opening set.

Red Jacket Mine hits the stage at 9:30pm, followed by Mr. Matlock. Advance tickets recommended.

God Save the Queen,

RJM

PS – Seattle Weekly’s Reverb recently interviewed Lincoln about the origins of our new single, “Listen Up (If the World is Going to Hell).” Read all about it here.

Just a quick note that we’ll be performing LIVE on KEXP 90.3FM‘s Audioasis this Saturday, March 3 at 8pm Pacific. Those not residing in the Seattle area needn’t fret – you can stream KEXP worldwide, anytime, at http://kexp.org!

Tune in for the latest jams, live without a net! We’ve got some great new FCC-approved jokes to try out, too.

See you on the radio,

RJM

Please repost and share with your social networks! Don’t forget to grab “Listen Up (If the World is Going to Hell)” on iTunes (or your preferred mp3 service) tomorrow, and if you live near Seattle, come celebrate with us this Wednesday, February 22 at the Tractor Tavern, as we open for one of our favorite bands, Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express.

See you out there!

RJM

If you like what you hear, please, share it with your friends, and request us on KEXP by emailing dj@kexp.org or calling (206)903-KEXP.

Finally, if you’re a vinyl geek like us, you can now pre-order the limited-edition, hand-numbered single on colored vinyl from our label, Fin Records. Order yours today, before they hit stores on 2/28!

Don’t forget – our release party is February 22 at the Tractor Tavern, opening for Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express! Hope to see you all there.

Happy listening,

RJM

We’re delighted to be opening for one of our favorite bands – Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express – on Wednesday, February 22 at the Tractor Tavern. As luck would have it, our first 7″ single on Fin Records, “Listen Up (If the World is Going to Hell),” is coming out that very same week, so we’re planning a hearty celebration. Mark your calendars! (Advance tickets recommended.)

You’ve all been very patient while we’ve gotten a new batch of tunes together, and we sincerely appreciate it. Our first in a series of 7″ singles for Fin Records – “Listen Up (If the World is Going to Hell)” – won’t be out until February, but in the meantime, we’d like to reward your loyalty with a brand-new track from our summer sessions with Johnny Sangster, a farewell to the particularly unsavory southeast Missouri town of Poplar Bluff:

For a limited time, we’re allowing you, our faithful friends and fans, to name your price for this exclusive download, available only on Bandcamp. If you enjoy this song, we only ask that you share the link on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or your social network of choice, and help us spread the word about our upcoming singles. (Of course, if you’re feeling generous and would like to help us record more songs by kicking in a buck or two, we will gratefully accept your assistance.)

We’re currently hard at work booking a slew of shows for the new year, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy “Poplar Bluff,” and please tell your friends!

Your humble songsmiths,

RJM

Our site got hacked and we’re working on making it pretty again. In the meantime, here are our remaining shows for 2011:

Hope to see you at one or all!

xo

RJM

Just a quick notice that we’re playing Seattle Weekly’s annual REVERB festival this Saturday, October 8. Start your day of music (70+ bands for one low price!) with us at the Tractor Tavern at 3pm, and then get your kicks on Ballard Avenue til the wee small hours! (Pace yourselves.)

Hope to see everyone there!

RJM

PS – The Weekly picked Lincoln’s brain recently about the ’91 grunge explosion. Read the interview here.