We were all shocked and devastated to learn of the sudden passing of our hero Alex Chilton. There’s no single person who’s done more to shape my musical life, and this band would not exist if it weren’t for his towering influence. Our sincerest condolences are extended to our friend and collaborator Ken Stringfellow and all of Alex’s friends and family.
We’ll do our best to pay tribute this Saturday, March 20 at the Sunset Tavern. It’s an early show (7-9pm), with our good friend from Boise, Thomas Paul. Cover is $6. Thomas has hosted us many times in Boise, and we’re looking forward to returning the favor — join us in welcoming him to our fair city.
For our friends outside Seattle, we’ll be broadcasting our set on SyncLive at 8pm PST. Tune in and celebrate Alex with us.
xo
LB
March 19th, 2010
Lincoln’s playing a solo show next Wednesday, February 3 at the Rendezvous, as a part of Levi Fuller’s monthly SOFTLY NOW series. Music starts at 6pm, and our buddies J. Michael Jochum (from Elder Mason) and Norman Baker are also on the bill.
Paul Constant from The Stranger was kind enough to preview the show, and he calls Lincoln’s songs “beautifully put-together objects.” We’re blushing…thanks, Paul!
Lincoln’s been writing like a madman in preparation for February’s RPM Challenge, so the plan is to play 100% new material at this show. Come on out, have some happy hour libations, and bask in the raw ache.
xo
RJM
January 29th, 2010
Lincoln recently spoke with Brian J. Barr (no relation) from Seattle Weekly about the making of Lovers Lookout, the origin of the band’s name, and the deliciousness of fried chicken. Read the interview here, and come see us tonight (Friday January 8) at the High Dive with Richmond Fontaine!
xo
RJM
January 8th, 2010
Happy new year!
We were thrilled to wake up yesterday and read a glowing, eight-star review of Lovers Lookout from Mr. Fred Mills, senior editor of Blurt Magazine. We’ve been fans of Fred’s writing (for publications you might’ve heard of, like Magnet, Harp, etc.) for many years, so it’s a true honor to read such kind words from his pen.
Pop over to the Press page, or read the review on the Blurt site (and take a look around while you’re there – it’s chock-full of good stuff). This was a perfect way to end a banner year for RJM. Thanks, Fred!
After a short break from the stage, we’re very excited to support one of our all-time favorite bands – Portland, Oregon’s Richmond Fontaine – next Friday, January 8 at the High Dive. We hope you’ll join us! Cover is a measly seven bucks and music starts at 9pm.
Thanks for a terrific 2009 – here’s to an even better 2010!
xo
RJM
January 1st, 2010
Happy holidays, friends.
We hope this finds you well. RJM is currently hibernating and dreaming up some dreams for 2010. We’ve got a good start, as one has already come true – on Friday, January 8 at the High Dive, we’ll be opening for one of our favorite bands, Portland’s mighty Richmond Fontaine.
They’ll be celebrating the release of their ninth studio album, “We Used to Think the Freeway Sounded Like a River” (if you don’t have it, fix that, now – it’s brilliant), and we’ll be celebrating our good fortune! Join us.
Until then, take care. We hope you’re drinking at least half as much as we are, and having twice as much fun. Thanks for a wonderful year.
xo
RJM
December 2nd, 2009
Our UK pal Colin McGreevy recently asked Lincoln to contribute a mixtape to his excellent music blog, The Northline. Instead of choosing the usual suspects everyone already knows about (Big Star, the Band, etc.), Lincoln thought it would be more fun to shed a little light on some of RJM’s ridiculously-talented, under-the-radar peers.
Friends such as Downpilot, Visqueen, and Red Heart the Ticker (among many others) graciously granted their permission, and Colin threw in “Showponies” (from our new one, Lovers Lookout) for good measure. Dig the mixtape here, and pass it on!
Thanks to all the participants!
xo
RJM
(PS – RJM’s appearance on the Seattle Channel’s Art Zone with Nancy Guppy is now archived and available for online viewing, anytime. Check it out!)
November 2nd, 2009
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of taping an episode of the Seattle Channel’s Art Zone with Nancy Guppy, and it’s airing tonight at 8pm PST (and throughout the week) on Comcast channel 21.
If you’re not a Comcast subscriber, or you live outside the Seattle area, fear not: you can stream the show online, anytime. Tune in to hear us rip through a couple of tunes from Lovers Lookout and chat with Nancy about haircare, beardcore, and more!
Tremendous thanks are due to Nancy, Sheila, Steve, and everyone at the Seattle Channel for making us feel incredibly welcome. We had a blast at the taping and we hope it shows!
More great stuff in the works – stay tuned. See you on TV!
xo
RJM
October 30th, 2009
First, big thanks to our buddy Kris for giving the site a little facelift! Take a look around, and make yourselves comfortable!
Thanks to all of our pals who came out to last week’s CD release show at the Tractor. It was a smashing success, and we owe it to you! If you couldn’t make it to the show, fear not: Lovers Lookout is now available at local outposts of Sonic Boom and Easy Street Records, in addition to all of the usual online suspects: iTunes, eMusic, Amazon MP3, CD Baby, and many more!
Finally, RJM is hitting the road this week for a couple of Wild West shootouts with good friends. On Thursday, October 15, we’ll play downtown Boise’s historic Bouquet (1010 West Main St.) with our pals Matt Hopper and Thomas Paul.
After a couple of late-night Los Betos trips and a Temple Square photo-op, we’ll rock Provo, Utah’s Velour Live Music Gallery (135 North University Ave.) on Saturday, October 17 with our dear friends The Devil Whale, joined by local heroes Moses and the Archer’s Apple. This show is long overdue, and we can’t wait to see our SLC pals again!
Many exciting things are in the works for later this fall, so stay tuned! In the meantime, if you live in one of these towns, come say hello!
xo
RJM
(PS – Lovers Lookout is still in rotation on KEXP 90.3FM (streaming online at kexp.org), and we need your help to keep it there! Email dj@kexp.org or call (206)903-KEXP (5397) and request your favorite tune!)
October 13th, 2009
Hello, friends!
Our new album, Lovers Lookout, is finally ready for your ears, and we’ve just gotta celebrate! We’ll be doing just that next Thursday, October 8 at the Tractor Tavern, joined by our longtime pals Downpilot (who will also be celebrating their new release, the lovely They Kind of Shine). All the details:
Thursday, October 8
Tractor Tavern – 5213 Ballard Ave. NW
RED JACKET MINE (CD release!)
DOWNPILOT (CD release!)
Sweet Secrets
9pm – $8 – 21+
(advance tickets – highly recommended!)
We hope you all can be there…we’re incredibly happy with this record and can’t wait for you to hear it!
Our good friends at KEXP have added Lovers Lookout to their rotation, and we’re obviously thrilled! Please take a moment to give your favorite DJ a call (206-903-KEXP) or email (dj@kexp.org) and request Red Jacket Mine!
Finally, if you just can’t wait for the CD release party, Lovers Lookout is available NOW on iTunes (and a slew of other online retailers). Download away, and enjoy!
Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you on the 8th!
xo
RJM
September 29th, 2009
Oregon and Idaho pals, we’re coming your way this weekend for a trio of great shows. Dig:
08.28.09 – Sam Bond’s Garage – 407 Blair Blvd., Eugene, OR 97402 – w/ Drew Grow & the Pastors’ Wives & Dan Jones and the Squids – $5
Check out Shaun O’Dell’s preview in this week’s edition of the Eugene Weekly. Thanks, Shaun!
08.29.09 – Visual Arts Collective – 3638 Osage St., Garden City, ID 83714 – w/ Shark Speed, Matt Hopper & the Roman Candles, & Sunshine and the Valley – $5
Amy Atkins penned a very kind preview for this week’s Boise Weekly! Thanks, Amy!
08.30.09 – Doug Fir Lounge – 830 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214 – w/ Cabinessence & Norman – $8
The Portland Mercury was kind enough to write a very complimentary Up & Coming piece on our billmates Cabinessence. Check it out!
A mere blog cannot contain our excitement for these shows. We hope you’ll join us at one (or all) of them!
The last few weeks have been a blur of artwork-finalizing, contract-signing, photo-shooting, video-scheming, and other release prep madness. But it’s all been good! Lovers Lookout should arrive from the pressing plant any day now, and then the games begin in earnest. We can’t wait to share it with you!
In the meantime, see you down the road!
xo
RJM
August 27th, 2009
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