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Last Updated: 11/30/2009

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City: ARLINGTON
State: Virginia
Country: US
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Friday, October 02, 2009

"Everything Touches Everything" Video

The animated video for "Everything Touches Everything" is done!

have a look:

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/112553-premiere-these-united-states-everything-touches-everything-video-tou/

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Friday, October 17, 2008

Hunnypot Hot Tub Session

Last time we were in LA, we recorded a Hot Tub session for Hunnypot. (Sadly, no actual hot tubs were involved...).

Have a listen to these lazy, champagne fueled tunes here >

Currently listening:
Crimes
By These United States
Release date: 2008-09-23

2:11 AM

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Music Video!: Get Yourself Home
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First Video from our new record, Crimes

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Videos from AdultAlternative.co.uk Session

Whilst on our latest UK tour we had the distinct pleasure of spending our last day there hanging out (and watching the Wimbledon final) with our pal Mike Rea and his family. In addition to being a widely syndicated writer, label owner, and all around gentleman, he and his family live in a converted chapel about an hour outside London. Its rad beyond belief. He usually does house shows there, but this time we just shot a few quick videos. This is us, 11 am, about to leave for the airport...

Get Yourself Home:

What Do You Want With My Heart:

So High So Low So Wide So Long:

We Go Down To That Corner:

3:14 PM

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Monday, April 28, 2008

Washingtonian.com chat

Washingtonian.com was kind/dumb enough to let These United States, Le Loup, and Jukebox the Ghost answer a few live chat questions...

The Results are here >

8:06 PM

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Thursday, March 06, 2008

More Info on the songs posted Above. (updated!)

Six Fast Bullets: These United States live at KEXP in Seattle. I'm playing my Tele through a Fender Princeston.

Honor Amongst Thieves: These United States from the album Crimes. I'm playing my Derby S-10 pedal steel.
Don't Believe Me: I'm adding the pedal steel to this Sean McArdle track. From Northern Charms.
My Mona Lisa: The Sketches. From the album Secret Alphabets. I'm playing my Chandler RH-2 lap steel.

Broken Sticks: Roofwalkers. Recorded live in one take - straight to tape - at Silver Sonia studios, produced by TJ Lipple. I did the lap steel (the Chandler), suggested a chord change, and got a writing credit.
Study the Moon: These United States from the album Crimes. I'm playing the Strat parts.

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Monday, December 17, 2007

2007 Year End Thank Yous

Dear Friends/Family/Loved Ones/Etc.

As this year winds to a close, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who was a part of this year in music. 156 shows around the US and Europe. 5 records (that I remember) in the bag...some of which will even come out at some point!. Adding Pedal Steel to my arsenal.

My bandmates and fellow musicians:
Who not only put up with the amount of gear that I carry around - but occasionally even help load in/out! My musical soulmates, who teach me grace under pressure, the value of good planning, and that "rehearsal starts at 6:30" actually means "we'll be there at 7:30". In no particular order: "its a lap steel." "GLAASGOW!" Drinking wine on a Ferry. "huh, what huh huh? huh?" Arrested Development in the van. "Could I get less of you in my life monitor?" Camping out in Florida. "its a pedal steel". Portland to Portland - 13 days. Wrecking Ball. "Where's Robby?" Tuscon. Krista the GPS. 22 hours in the car. "if i die of food poisoning, will you write a song about me?" "We're going to get thrown off the train." Arguments about George Harrison. "What time is our next transfer?" The Justy-Horse. Learning to play the flute. "Please leave me behind". "Just leave me here". "Come back and get me next time." Did someone get the bass? "Our arch nemeis..." Rental Volvos. Van Licking. "Its okay, it was only a birthday present". Federal Reserve at Iota. Tonenburg. Singing Chickens. "What key is this in?" Mark, you still owe me a bottle of Whiskey.

My friends:
Who are all too smart and successful to be in bands. Who do a far better job of having balance in their lives than I will ever do. Who never see me anymore unless they pay a cover or have a floor for me (and 2 - 5 other unshaven, unbathed musicians) to crash on. Who put up with phone calls/text messages at all hours of the night. Who know my schedule better than I do. Who have encourage me to keep doing this when I want to give up and call it a day. Who are, in a word, rad.

My family:
Who don't seem to mind large groups of musicians frequently showing up, eating their food, drinking their booze, and keeping them up until dawn. Who have bought every record i've ever been on - even in the early days when the music might be described as "terrible". Who can fake being impressed when we open for a band they've never heard of. Who still somehow seem to think that its kind of cool that one of their sons is "in a band".

Much love to each and every one of you - thank you all for everything this year, and here's looking forward to an even more spectacular 2008...

xoxoxo,
Tom

Me, age 6. Probably thinking "I wonder what I did with those drink tickets?" and "Could I get more me in my monitor?"