The band has been writing, writing, writing after coming back from Europe and the songs are starting to see the light of day. It's sort of an odd time right now in that many of you aren't familiar with all the songs on "Whiskey Daredevils III" and we are trying to drop ten more new ones on you. "Hey? Where's Ida Jane? This isn't what I paid my eight bucks to see!" Settle down there Bub.
I am reminded of a story I heard about Husker Du when they were touring behind their "Candy Apple Grey" record. Little did concert attendees know that since recording Candy Apple Grey the band had written a new double record of songs. Husker Du would walk out on stage and open up the show with the first song on what was a yet to be recorded double record and then play the whole thing through, in order no less. That's sort of exciting to hear twenty new songs before anyone else, but you still want to be able to jump around to "Celebrated Summer" too.
So here we are this Summer trying to work the bugs out of some new songs we are excited about, but we want to make sure and play the ones you came out to hear in the first place. It's a bit of a tightrope act, so forgive us if we slip. We do think this new batch of songs is pretty exciting, and we are optimistic you'll dig 'em when you absorb them into our ever expanding catalogue. Look for our upcoming shows to feature a bunch of new songs along with a good balance of "Whiskey Daredevils III" and old "hits". The goal was to record and release two new full lengths and tour Europe in 2013. We are on target so far, and we'll be damned if we'll be stopped.
There's some new Whiskey Wear coming up. Those of you that "like us" on Facebook probably saw the new design last Sunday. Based on the response that came back, we went right to print on what will be a limited run. Catch the fever and make Whiskey Wear your outerwear of choice in 2013. You'll look slimmer, more attractive, and make more money. That's a guarantee (though not necessarily a money back guarantee, so don't come nosing around looking for any refunds. Leo will process all refund requests. Don't worry. He'll sort it out for you.)
We are pretty excited about a couple of gig sharing opportunities we have coming up with some bands we really love. With luck we'll update the shows page in the next week or so. Until then...
Whiskey Daredevils Write New Stuff, You Are Gonna Hear It
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Whiskey Daredevils Limited Edition Ts In Short Supply
All the limited edition t-shirt/CD bundle orders went out Tuesday March 26th, so thanks for being patient everyone. There's only 48 of these t-shirts, and when they are gone, they are gone. BTW, all the mediums are sold out. The only sizes now available are large, extra large, and a few 2XL for you husky boys out there. If you want one of the few left, go on over to www.bandcamp.com and order up. The shirts look good. Will Ruocco has done it again!
It's odd about t-shirt sizes. For awhile, we couldn't sell a medium if our lives depended on it. Now, we can't sell anything but medium. Have you people been running? Low carb diets? We always knew we had the most attractive audience in the world of obscure niche indie rock, but now the most svelte? I am so envious of us. All of us.
Always moving forward, the band will be taking some brand new material for a test drive in the basement tonight. "Always" made its debut on tour. "She's Kissing You", "Don't Give A Damn", "Damn Fool", "Don't Tell Maria", and "Devil's Grand Marquis" will be ready to roll by the time the band steps out to Lombard Illinois with the mighty Krank Daddies, much less April 19 in Columbus (Shrunken Head) and the Graham Jam in beautiful Charleston IL on April 20. Look out kids. More hits are coming!
Didn't get the new CD? What are you, a complete jackass? Click over there to the right and the best roots rock trashabilly CD of 2013 will be in your hands in no time.
It's odd about t-shirt sizes. For awhile, we couldn't sell a medium if our lives depended on it. Now, we can't sell anything but medium. Have you people been running? Low carb diets? We always knew we had the most attractive audience in the world of obscure niche indie rock, but now the most svelte? I am so envious of us. All of us.
Always moving forward, the band will be taking some brand new material for a test drive in the basement tonight. "Always" made its debut on tour. "She's Kissing You", "Don't Give A Damn", "Damn Fool", "Don't Tell Maria", and "Devil's Grand Marquis" will be ready to roll by the time the band steps out to Lombard Illinois with the mighty Krank Daddies, much less April 19 in Columbus (Shrunken Head) and the Graham Jam in beautiful Charleston IL on April 20. Look out kids. More hits are coming!
Didn't get the new CD? What are you, a complete jackass? Click over there to the right and the best roots rock trashabilly CD of 2013 will be in your hands in no time.
Back From Europe, Whiskey Daredevils III Available NOW!
Europe 2013 was a great time had by all! You can read all about what the hell happened on Nurse the Hate with Greg's Tour Diary. We also are posting pictures on Facebook of the various exploits and disasters while in The Old Country. There is no time for rest though, and the band will host a CD Release gala at the Beachland this Saturday Night March 16th. Can't make it to the show? Buy a CD now direct from us. Early feedback from the Euro fans are already calling this "your best one ever!!!" with three exclamation points. Now, if it was only two exclamation points, you might be concerned. However three exclamation points definitely means unlimited listening enjoyment. Don't be a chump and give us some support. Buy now!
