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Last Updated: 11/21/2009

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City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Country: US
Signup Date: 7/29/2005

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 
As we speak, a group of MCAD students are designing our new website.  It's been a long time since we've had the official site up and running, so we're going to make it count this time.  We promise.  No more lies.  Unlike a wife beater who promises to change but never does, we won't let you down.  Honest.  We're sorry.  We'll update the new site often.  We'll always---hey, who was that who called?  Let me see your phone.   Why would work call you this late?  Look at me when I'm talking to you.   This ain't a work number.  You think I'm a fool?  How is THIS for a fool?  I don't see you laughing now.  GET UP.  GET UP.  Get--there you go.  Now just stand there.  Why do you make me do these things?  Huh?  Look at me.  Don't you know this hurts me inside?  Why do you do this to us? 

Yeah, so we won't be like that.  We'll stay on top of the show updates and try to include special features and bring back the email list.  I know we've been guilty of having a show and not telling anyone about it.  But it's all going to be different now.  You'll see.  Just to refresh your memory, the site is: http://www.theblindshake.com 

Good luck and good mental health. 
12:51 AM 
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Friday, November 13, 2009 
Thanks to Sean McPherson for doing a little feature on The Blind Shake on Arthounds. 
12:24 AM 
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Friday, October 02, 2009 
Dave's parents' dog, Ranger, was found hiding in the bushes of a campground in the western part of North Dakota.  The people out there had been searching for him ever since the car accident that took the life of Dave's dad, Jerry, five weeks ago.  Ranger was rail thin and spent several days at the veternarian getting fluids pumped into him.  Welcom back home Ranger! 
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Thursday, August 27, 2009 
Dave's parents were in a roll over accident on I-90 West on route to Glacier National Park on August 25th.  His mother, Celeste, was injured, and his dad, Jerry, was killed.  The investigation is on going, but so far we know that a semi-truck clipped their vehicle, which was pulling a trailer.  Jerry and Celeste's kids are Dave and Rebecca.  They have two grandkids Lucy and Bella. 

Jerry Roper was a fun-loving guy and always supported Dave in everything.  It's still such a shock to everyone.  He was so big and full of life.  He has been bailing Dave, the Blaha's and all the crew from Lake City out of trouble since we were kids.  He and Dave were close pals. 

Ranger, the family dog, was ejected from the vehicle and was seen running away from the wreck.  Deputies and other community members continue to search for him. 

We all love Dave a lot and hope we can help him through all of this. 
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Sunday, August 23, 2009 
We just got back from playing Total Fest 09.  Thanks to all of the volunteers, the Badlander, The Palace, and Wantage for putting it all together.  It is the greatest DIY Festival in the country.  Two stages upstairs at and two stages downstairs.  We felt like tourists as we toggled from one stage to the next with our event schedule.  It's very humbling to be associated with so many rocking bands.  We look forward to heading back to Missoula as soon as possible. 
9:56 PM 
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 
Go to our Last FM page and download Wise Mr. Owl for free! 
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 
Jim and musician/artist Dan Weiken have an art show currently running at the Black Dog Cafe in Lowertown (St. Paul).  


http://www.blackdogstpaul.com  
651-228-9274

Plan a trip to St. Paul and swing by the exhibit.  All art is for sale at reasonable prices. Or you can just poke around and take it all in.  Or you can order a cup of coffee and scoff at the art to look smart in front of your girlfriend.  It runs through August, with a reception to follow on August 28th at 8pm.  Contact jim@theblindshake.com for more details.  Congratulations to Dan and Jim!

Mike


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Tuesday, August 11, 2009 
go to http://www.theblindshake.blogspot.com to see photo evidence of The Blind Shake's only show using a bass guitar. It's at Thee Parkside in San Francisco.  We'll post some tour photos soon as well.  
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Sunday, August 09, 2009 
We're on to the second week of the tour.  The first week was filled with great bands and fans. We had the privelage of playing with everyone from Mike Watt to bands like the Gouts who played their first show ever.  Thanks to Rainer for Fed-Exing the extra box of LPs to us.  Sadly, we are sold out of the Blind Shake/Birthday Suits split 7". Learning Curve is out and so are Birthday Suits.  Take the five bucks you would have spent and apply it towards a new house.  You like houses, don't you?  Things aren't so bad.

Portland was an amazing show thanks to Pure Country Gold and Cougar.  It was such a great night that I capped it off by forgetting both baritione guitars at the venue.  It was very nice of Jim and Dave not to start barking and chirping at me.  I didn't realize this honest mistake until we loaded all of our equipment on the stage at the Parkside in San Francisco.  I hoped they were merely stolen, but no.  I closed my eyes and I could picture right where I left the two Danelectros (on the stage next to the door, where I wouldn't forget them).  Again, I appreciate my bandmates for not blowing me away.

So for all of you soundmen out there who scoff at me for not using a bass and who want nothing more than to use a direct input because you do not trust that I will have any low end, you had your chance to hear the Blind Shake with a BASS!  Oh, man, you missed it, too.  It was so low and professional.  It would have brought you back to the days where you wanted to form a band, but never did.   Actually, it sounded pretty dull and lifeless.  Jim and Dave played with extra pizzazz to cover for me.  Bass is great, but it doesn't make sense with this combination of songs.  I am very thankful for the guys in Bike Fight who let me borrow their shortscale, but bass just doesn't work with this band.  So...I bought a new baritone in LA with the money we made on the tour!  You win some, you win some more.  Bingo!

We have a house show in Fullerton, CA, a DIY show in Tempe, AZ, a Denver show at the Larrimer Lounge, and a show at Oleaver's in Omaha left to go.  Can't wait.  Oh, real quickly--if you're ever in Portland, go to Mississippi Records on the north side.  Everything you want on vinyl for cheap.  Also, Disneyland is a very sad place.  There is no magic here.  Take your children to a monster car rally.  

Mike






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Friday, July 31, 2009 
We will be on 89.9 The Current's local show playing three songs as The Blind Shake and chatting with Dave Cambell.  Michael Yonkers will join us for the interview portion.  The show is from 6pm to 8pm. 
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/services/the_current/

Then we're off on our western tour for the next two weeks!  Check the main page for details.  I mean, only do it if you want to.  Adios muchachos. 
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