Frank Morey here.  This newsletter is long overdue.   I'll try not to be long-winded.

It's been two studios, four years, one musician's departure – another's arrival, two live recordings, and a few bucks later, but the record is done!   Self-released (for now) and we're real proud of it.

Of course, Scott Matthew Pittman is on the traps and the latest recruit, Andrew Bergmann, holds down the bottom line on double-bass.

The CD is called MADE IN USA, because it was – eleven tunes about salvation, sex, sin, and survival.   There are some horns, a duet, and a few surprises.  I think you are going to dig it.

You can buy the CD at CD Baby.com or at shows.

Although we have slowed to the price of gasoline, we will be touring this fall, winter, and spring.   If we have not come to your town, please email me and we will.  I tour with the trio and solo.  If you'd like to host a concert at your house, here is a link to look into.

WEEKLY RESIDENCIES

We play every week in Massachusetts at these venues…

Wednesdays at Vincent's in Worcester

Thursdays at The Times in Boston

Sundays at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge

HOMETOWN SHOWS

During the next couple of months, we'll be performing at a variety of events in Lowell, Mass.

Saturday September 23^rd :  The band will perform at the Revolving Museum on Middle Street.   It is a benefit for our friends at The Middlesex Beat Magazine.  There is a cover, but it goes to a great rag – they featured me on a cover story spread a few years back.   Great taste, those guys.

Tuesday, September 26^th: I will be solo at the National Park Theatre for the inauguration of the Urban Village Arts Series, a new reading series sponsored by the Lowell Poetry Network.  This new weekly event is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month and will focus on "bringing a wide variety of top notch local and regional artists to perform."   Here's a link to contact Dave Robinson for more information the event and UVAS.

Thursday, October 5^th: I'll be solo at Cappy's performing as part of the 19^th Annual Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! Festival, "Kerouac For All Seasons." Some of the events this weekend will include a Kerouac walking tour, a Kerouac pub crawl, and a couple readings from Dave Amram, , long-time Kerouac friend and collaborator.  For a complete list of the weekend's events, click here.

Friday, October 6^th: Day 2 of the Kerouac festival, I'll be solo at the Pollard Memorial Library as part of an event for Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" exhibit.  This event will raise money to bring Kerouac's original scroll of "On the Road" back to his hometown for the 50 ^th anniversary of publication. Click here for more info on the "Scroll to Lowell" benefit.

OTHER SHOWS

Manchester , New Hampshire on Friday October 13^th . We're looking forward to returning to Manchester. Come see us at Johnny Bad's.

New York City : We're continuing our monthly showcase at Terra Blues on Bleeker Street.   The next show is September 30^th.  Also scheduled for Oct 20^th, Nov 4^th, Dec 1^st, and Dec 27^th.

Please continue to check out the site, www.FrankMorey.com , for show times, directions, and more dates.

Thank you for the support,

- Frank Morey

September 19, 2006

JUST IN…

Some early reviews of MADE IN USA.

"MADE IN USA is a booze soaked blues extravaganza of the highest order. A fine follow up to the legendary DELMARK SESSIONS. The songwriting and musicianship are flawless. Franks voice is in fine form (A ringing endorsement for the tobacco industry) on standouts "This Ol'Life", "Staning On A Corner" and "I Stopped Believing In You Today". The rhythm section of Scott Pittman (percussion)and Andrew Bergman(bass) bring the thunder on the slide guitar infused "Freight Train" and the explosive "No Evil". A live favorite that brings the album to it's glorious metallic climax. Their groove on the albums opener "Must Be Hard" is just plain dirty. Although, "North Atlantic Line" an acoustic ballad featuring a duet with local favorite Eileen Rose is arguably the albums hightlight. 5 stars, two thumbs up and a twelve pack down. Buy the album and for crying out loud "tip the goddamn bartender!!!"
-Looch, September 19, 2006

"I got the CD today and it is amazing.  I think it's your best yet!!"   - Charlie McEnerney, Well Rounded Radio, September 19, 2006

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