THE NEXT CD
We've eluded to new CDs here and there but now we can officially announce the recording process has begun on the new Mother Grove CD tentatively titled "By Request".

This CD is special in many ways; First of all, our first 2 CDs have been out of print for quite some time. And we've been playing these songs live with the current lineup for over 4 years. We get so many requests for the first 2 CDs that we decided to take some of the most requested songs from those CDs and record them the way we've been playing them live with Laura, John and Jim.

It's a tribute to our fans who have supported us for so many years and deserve to have the songs they've been requesting on CD.

Here's the tentative song list (I say tentative because we're still aquiring royalty and publishing rights for the songs we didn't write.)

In no order whatsoever:

The Road
Pray
Anymore
Beltane
Boys From Cork
Moe (complete with solos!)
Amazing Grace
Locomotive Breath (Jethro Tull)
Last Call
Scream (Seven Nations)
Loch Lomand
Melt with You (Modern English)
I Resign (new 2008 version)
Rev. Darwin

STUDIO NOTES
We had 2 incredibly productive days in the studio. We recorded all the drums, bagpipes, fiddle, mandolin and whistle parts. Next week we'll record vocals and guitars. Then the long process of mixing will begin.

We'll let you know when the CD is ready for release. I'm sure there will be a big retro MoGro CD Release Party to celebrate it's release!

THE "NEW" CD
We also have brand new original songs we've been working on for a CD to be recorded hopefully before or around spring of '09. We'll keep you updated on that one as well!

NEW WEB DIGS
We're also redesigning the website and rolling out an all NEW webstore to coincide with the new CD. Stay tuned @ Mother Grove dot com for the unveiling.

Thanks so much for your support, encouragement and loyalty.

Cheers!
BradJohnLauraRonJim

Brad got a shiny new bicycle for his birthday and the band won't let him ride it to West Lafayette Indiana this Friday to celebrate.  So it's up to you to help ease his disappointment and celebrate with us!

Two big shows from which to choose:

This FRIDAY, August 29th is the LONG awaited return of Mother Grove to O'Bryan's Nine Irish Brothers in W. Lafayette, IN. With a more extensive summer tour schedule comes the disappointing reality of not being able to play our favorite pubs nearly enough. O'Bryan's is no exception...but we'll be there this Friday to reconnect, meet up with some dear friends and of course; rock the house! The fact that it happens to fall on Brad's birthday is simply serendipitous.

Show starts at 9pm and goes until midnight.
http://www.nineirishbrothers.com/

SATURDAY
The shenanigans continue on Saturday August, 30th in Downers Grove (Chicago), IL at Ballydoyle Irish Pub. This place has one of the greatest stages, sound/lighting systems and sound techs of any pub we've played. Come out and party the night away with us. (I'm sure Brad will insist on making this his "birthday weekend".)

Show starts at 9pm and goes until 1:30am
http://www.ballydoylepub.com/

See ya at the show!
Brad, Ron, Laura, Jim and John
Mother Grove

SPECIAL CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Mark your calendars: September 11, 2008

Mother Grove will be performing with fellow Celtic rock band Coyote Run in Dayton, Ohio on Thursday, September 11th! We had the pleasure of sharing the stage with this incredibly talented group at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games back in July.

They are stopping through Dayton on their current tour and have graciously asked us to share the evening with them. The concert will be held at the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, so this is a great opportunity to see Mother Grove for those fans who can't get to a pub or see us at a festival. The show starts at 7:00pm. And don't be surprised if there isn't a spontaneous jam sometime during the show!

Ticket information & details can be found here: Miami Valley UU

Due to a double booking by the pub, this Thursday's July 3rd show at Mo's Irish Pub in Noblesville, IN has been CANCELED. Rest assured we'll be attempting to book more shows at Mo's in the future. Because as you know, every city needs to experience Kilt Rock!


HOWEVER

We will be back at Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub in Fishers, IN on SATURDAY July 5th!

Come see us...we'll be playing new songs from the upcoming CD! And if we do say so ourselves...they rock.

Also; Bushmills Irish Whiskey is on special with $1of each Bushmills purchase going directly to Indiana flood relief. Good whiskey. Good Music. Great cause.

Show starts at 9pm.

See ya there!
Mother Grove

www.mothergrove.com
www.maccoolsirishpub.com

We had over $4000 in equipment and merchandise stolen overnight Saturday, May 24th in Alma Michigan.

Please visit www.mothergrove.com for a more complete list of everything that was stolen.

PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO ANYONE IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. ESPECIALLY LOCAL MUSICIANS WHO KNOW WHERE TO BUY USED, TRADED OR CONSIGNMENT MUSICAL EQUIPMENT!

Here's some of what's missing. (Please visit www.mothergrove.com for a more complete list of everything that was stolen.):

1 Fishman Loudbox Performer Amplifier (NOTE: they didn't get the power chord!) http://www.zzounds.com/item--FSMPROLBX300

1 Boss TU2 Guitar Tuner:  http://www.zzounds.com/item--BOSTU2

1 BBE Boosta Grande Clean Boost Pedal: http://www.zzounds.com/item--BBEBG

1 Taylor gear bag (it has florescent green/yellow tape around the handle!): http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Taylor-Musicians-Gear-Bag?sku=541596
CONTENTS: Gerber Multitool, lots of packs of guitar strings (mostly Elixer), musical spoons (5 pair), cables, guitar straps, wireless body pack,  etc.

1 Ibanez TS7 Tube Screamer: http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBATLTS7

1 Shure PG14 Wireless bodypack transmitter (it was attached to the guitar strap).

1 Black "leather"  guitar strap with white stripe down the middle. (It's pretty unique because of it's "feel".) http://lh4.ggpht.com/MotherGrovePhotos/R40OMI56_cI/AAAAAAAAAPY/imFWmcXyj4k/mogro%201-4-08%20733.jpg?imgmax=512

1 Box of black KILT ROCK! tee shirts

1 Wireless credit card machine

If ANYONE knows ANYTHING about this gear, even the slightest rumor or possibility, PLEASE contact us at: info@mothergrove.com

Please visit www.mothergrove.com for the updated list of stolen gear