I knew Seattle Weekly had good writers, but this piece by Sara Brickner... man. Not 100% sure we can live up to it, but we're gonna try.

Here's the opener:
The Foghorns, Product of Mexico, Proud Wonderful Me at Conor Byrne, 9 p.m.

The Foghorns

Like a modern-day Woody Guthrie, Foghorns frontman Bart Cameron has traveled all over this wide world, singing folk songs while meandering ever westward toward the region to which the folk music he plays can trace its roots. Last year, Cameron came to Seattle, added a couple locals to the band’s roster and wasted no time putting out a fifth album on weensy Wisconsin label Beefy Beef Records. The Foghorns’ recorded incarnation features minimalist, introspective strumming, judicious use of twang and a languid pace. New Foghorn Katie Quigley serves as Bart Cameron’s vocal echo, which lends a ghostly, somber feel to the music, doubling the emotional wallop of Cameron’s lovelorn lyrics. But this isn’t happy-go-lucky jug band music; by and large, these are woeful songs about the hard times. It makes sense, then, that Cameron tends to favor locales where the winters are dark, damp and cruel. His is not music to dance to. His is the kind of music you put on at the end of the party, just as the last few people are stumbling out the door, someone’s puking from accidentally drinking a big gulp from a can filled with cigarette butts, and you’re the last person up but can’t go to bed because your most lascivious friend is getting laid in your room…even though it’s your birthday. Sometimes, there’s nothing but the music to comfort you – and that’s why bands like this are so very necessary. With Product of Mexico, Proud Wonderful Me. SARA BRICKNER

Here's the link
http://www.seattleweekly.com/events/the-foghorns-839466/

Here are the lyrics to "Old Bachelors in Cleveland" from A Diamond as Big as the Motel 6. Sorry digital people-- the hard copy of the album has all the lyrics and cool artwork by Jessi Kempin.

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Tis the season to support your favorite starving Seattle band.
Preview and buy the album-- or if you own it, please drop a review-- at these places.
When you're done buying our stuff, check out the following great bands who released really cool albums this year: Skeletons with Flesh on Them, Jeremy Burk, Little Craiggy Chesler and the Musical Proverbial Knee-Highs, Withered Hand... and The Mountain Goats new release Heretic Pride is a great return to form.

Here are the links for the Foghorns album.
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KEXP just blew my mind. I got an email saying this was coming, but I didn't expect the thoughtful write up. I tip my hat to that place. www.kexp.org, truly a force for good.

Anyway, here's the link for the Song of the Day.

http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2009/10/30/song-of-the-day-the-foghorns-old-bachelors-in-cleveland/

Old Bachelors on KEXP Song of the Day

Thanks for last night, everyone.
We just want to start saying thanks and never stop.

Last night was our first Tractor gig, and it was on a Tuesday night, and we went on at 8 PM to support our friends Jeremy Burk and Joe Pug. And, well, the fact that we had people sprinting from work to get there, the fact that our fans who got in late still paid to support a touring musician, well, that was amazing.

We wanted to give Joe Pug and Jeremy Burk, both of whom were incredible last night, a full house, and thanks to all of you, we did our part.

Anyway, thanks to the old fans, and to the new people. We're humbled.

And a word about Tractor Tavern: I talked to everyone who worked there, from the owner to the barkeep, and I've never met a friendlier, more professional group of people. Playing there really was a pleasure. So if you get a chance to ever see a show there, know that you're contributing to a great club.

KEXP, our local Seattle radio station, has been amazing. Now, they're adding one of our songs to the Song of the Day podcast. (It'll also be on the radio.)
Anyway, October 30th. The song'll be "Old Bachelors in Cleveland."

(Here's a link: http://kexp.org/podcasting/podcasting.asp#song)

Also, remember that Tuesday, October 27th, The Foghorns will be doing a stripped down set at Tractor Tavern in Ballard to support our friend Joe Pug.

And on Thursday October 29th, Foghorns organist/ slide guitarist Rich Quigley releases his album with the band Lost Weekend at the Comet Tavern. (Album is Silverback Mirror-- I suggest buying multiple copies.)

Thanks everyone, and thanks again to KEXP.

The Foghorns

You know him and love him, he's Rich Quigley, organist, guitar player for The Foghorns.

WELL, Rich is releasing his first CD with his own band Lost Weekend.

Hear tracks here:
http://www.myspace.com/lostweekendband

And check out his CD release party at The Comet Tavern October 29th.

Alright RICH!

We're the mustache! (see profile picture)
Anyway, Joe Pug is coming to Seattle to play the Tractor October 27th


, and The Foghorns are opening, doing an acoustic set. Yup. we're breaking out the harmonicas.

This is a very pleasant surprise. Kevin Cole on KEXP has placed "Old Bachelors in Cleveland" on the Music That Matters podcast. (volume 167)

Listening to the podcast is extremely humbling-- we are flattered beyond belief.

Here it is. Some great great songs there.

http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/89/899f1916-02bd-4303-81ff-c0ff6b8b983b.mp3

Music That Matters volume 167

If you come to Cleveland, get to the Parkview. And get there on a Wednesday. Michael Bay puts on a blues jam session that is mindblowing.

And here's something more: last night, our gig at Wilbert's fell through. What did Michael do? He welcomed us to a blues session, let us play original, nonblues music, and we hung out with some amazing musicians for the evening.

Now we're staying one more night in Cleveland to play Sidetrack Cafe.

Thanks to Parkview for turning a nightmare into a highlight. And come out to Sidetrack Cafe if you're in Cleveland tonight and join us as we play with local Boogie band Madison Crawl.