Hello to everyone out there in internet land. We hope you had a fantastic summer. The past few months have probably been one of the busiest seasons we've EVER had, and as we have learned it is good to be busy in the music business. We truly feel blessed from all of your support this past summer and we couldn't be happier with the way things are going. 

Hey there in the land of ones and zeros!!

Here's hopin' that your 4th of July was a good one. Ours was a crazy one for sure! Friday night started out our weekend at the Popcorn Tavern with the San Francisco band Antioquia, and a great night was had by all! It's always nice to come back to our old stompin grounds in the wonderful city of La Crosse.

We arrived early at the Draught Haus on the 4th of July so we could get set up early and have some dinner. After we ate, we went back to the Draught Haus for a brief sound check. As we cleared the stage after we were done, Eric, our beloved guitarist, rolled his ankle on the side of my cable box, breaking his ankle! After making the decision to send him to the hospital (thanks again, Kirby!!) out thoughts then turned to the show that needed to be played. So, while Eric was being X-Rayed, we were rockin' as a trio (Jack, Reed, and I, a.k.a. HUMPERDINK). We were eventually joined by our horns, Jim, Will and Jeremy and finished out the set. Eric returned with a splint and crutches about ten minutes after the first set was over, and he played out the rest of the night in a chair, switching his pedals with his left foot! In his honor, we all rocked chairs for a few tunes as well. What a trooper!!

Unfortunately, we also found out that Eric will need surgery. It's with regret that we must announce that we are rescheduling our Saturday night show at the Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie so stay tuned for updates.
On the other hand, both Rochester shows will be happening. Check us out at Kathy's Pub on Friday from 10 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. and the St. John's Block Party at 1:15 p.m. on the 11th!

Peace, and see you soon!

Hey everyone! Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful spring weather. We can't believe it's already May, and you know what that means?? Shoeless is hitting the road once again!!

Sorry if you didn't hear from us for a while, but April was kind of a weird month. We didn't play too many shows but there were a few important reasons for our brief hiatus from the road. One reason is that Eric just finished his senior recital (insert cheers and clapping here), and now he his ready to melt faces once again. If you didn't get the chance to check out the recital it was awesome, and you totally missed out! The pieces he selected ranged from classical Spanish acoustic solos, to jazz, and even some funk. (with a little help from his friends of course) HA! He definitely did a great job of incorporating the many musical styles and applications the guitar has to offer. We all had a great time playing with him and we are all sooooo proud :). So next time you see him give the guy a big ol' pat on the back!

Other than that we didn't have much going on in Shoeless world during last month. Oh wait........we did start recording our SECOND ALBUM! You did read that right we are back in the studio once again this time with Sam Allen at the helm. He recorded three of the tracks on the last disc, so if you are curious to see which ones be sure to consult the linear notes on the album. The album itself won't be ready for sometime but if you come to check us out in the upcoming months you will definitely be getting a taste of the new material!

Now this brings us to the month of May. We have been literally drooling to get back out on the road. And as Ben so appropriately stated the other day, "I think I am starting to have gig withdrawals". Needless to say we can not wait to get back out there and see all of your beautiful smiling faces!! Our new tour schedule is almost completed and you can check it out at the usual spots:

www.shoelessrevolution.com
or
www.myspace.com/shoelessrevolution

We are going to be traveling all over the upper Midwest in the next few months so chances are we are coming close to a city near you. Many of our shows for the summer are going to be ALL AGES for those of you who are under 21...which rocks. If you have any questions at all about our tour schedule, merchandise (new t-shirts on the way!!), or any other details feel free to shoot us a message. And as always THANK YOU all for your generous and loving support. We seriously can not thank you enough for everything you have all done to help make Shoeless what is it. Stay in touch and keep supporting live music!!

Hey everyone!  Hope you are all doing well and enjoying this beautiful
weather.  The month of March has been amazing so far and we are looking
forward to finishing out the month in Madison and La Crosse.  The show
in Madison is going to be on Friday the 27th at the Annex with a band
from Conneticut called Roots of Creation. 
It is an 18+ show so remember you don't have to be 21 to go!  On
Saturday the 28th we are heading back to La Crosse to get rowdy at the
Popcorn once again.  We can't wait to get back to our stomping grounds
and blow the roof off of the place.  It is just going to be us for the
whole night so be sure to get down there early because we are playing
ALL NIGHT LONG!!

We also want to take this opportunity to thank
everyone who has come out to see us these last few weeks!  Our shows in
Rochester, Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, and Minneapolis were
seriously amazing.  We can not thank you enough for your support! 
Without you we would not be able to continue what we are
doing...........spreading the word of SHOELESS.  

We hope to see some of you in Madison and La Crosse next week!  Take care, stay safe, and keep supporting live music!
-Shoeless

Word up everybody!



Have you ever driven to Fargo in a full seven-pasenger van with a
trailer packed with instruments, sound gear, duffel bags and air
mattresses in tow?  Well we have!! That's right boys and girls, this
past weekend we embarked on our first ever jouney to the great state of
North Dakota.  Although we didn't get too far into the state, we
returned with new friends, new stories, and a new found love for the
Bowling Alley/Arcade/Bar/Casino.  Who knew?



Before we get into the details about the weekend we have to mention
first that this was a very special trip for Shoeless because we brought
along two brand new Shoeless horns.  On the trumpet we invited Sten
Johnson.  That's right, Sten, not Stan, Johnson...now get it right or
pay the price.  With his lush golden locks and his mesmirizing bowling
technique, not to mention his relaxed trumpet playing and his boyish
good looks, Sten brought a new flavor to the show and to the entire
weekend.  He was joined by Will Nissen on the Tenor Saxophone.  Now you
may be asking yourself, "Will Nissen...How do I know that name?"  Well,
if your a music goer in the midwest, and seeing as you're looking at
this blog you probably are, you have most likely heard of the slammin'
quartet from the Twin Cities Down Lo. 
For the last five years Will has been touring with Down Lo across the
country laying it down on the keys with the occasional sax solo, but
with a little gap in the Down Lo schedule he agreed to join us for a
stretch of shows in late winter.  These two gentlemen will be added to
the army of horns that are in training for the Summer/Fall Tour '09. 
Be on the lookout for schedule updates.



Our first destination for the weekend was The Nestor in Fargo, ND.  Upon arriving we met the opening band Mystical Overtones,
who helped us draw a local crowd that has been following them since
their conception.  This show was filled with a blend of dancefloor
shenanigans and screaming...lots of screaming from our new #1 fan in
North Dakota...you know who you are.  We had a great time playing and
will surely be returning to Fargo in the near future.



After a good night sleep at the Super 8, (you're welcome) we headed out
for a Fargo feeding frenzy.  After being shot down at our first two
attempts we found the jackpot - Krolls Diner.  To make a long story
short, between the crew we were able to get, amongst other fine
cuisine, a chili omelette, a chocolate-banana malt, and Beef
Fleischkuechle with a side of Knoephla Soup.  Shoeless Revolution
prowdly endorses Krolls Diner.



After a hearty meal, we decided to bowl a few frames since we had a few
hours to spare.  What we thought was going to be just a bowling alley
turned out to also be an arcade, a bar, and a casino all wrapped up in
one.  Needless to say we bowled a couple games, played a little Buck
Hunter, Air Hockey, and Blackjack.  One thing that I think we could all
agree on is the entrancing quality of Sten's bowling technique.  You'll
have to experience it for yourself to truly understand what we're
tlaking about.



On to Elizabeth, MN and The Sliver Dollar Saloon.  When we pulled up
and walked in, we doubled the attendance of the bar.  As we started our
first set there were roughly 20 people hanging around the bar, nowhere
close to the dancefloor, but as the night went on more and more people
came through the door and more and more people gravitated toward the
stage.  By the end of the night we had a nice group of dancers
including some after midnight moves by some of the locals.  I guess the
funk just brings it out of people who live in town with a population of
172.



Thank you to everybody who helped make the weekend what it was, and
thank you for tuning in to another addition of the Shoeless Revolution
Blog Hour.  Take care of yourself and enjoy the moment.



-Shoeless

Hello Everybody!

I hope everyone has had a very safe and enjoyable Holiday Season. Just a quick note from Shoeless here to update you on what's happening for us towards the end of January and the beginning of February. Shoeless is going to be playing three nights this weekend. On Thursday, we will be at The Waterfront in Menomonie, WI at 10:00 P.M. On Friday, we will be in Eau Claire at The Mousetrap at 10:00 P.M. On Saturday, we will be in our stomping grounds in La Crosse, WI at the Popcorn Tavern at 10:00 P.M with good friends Ali Washington & The Movement. Make sure to check these guys out because they are amazing and you may get to see fellow Shoeless members jamming with them.

February is going to be a big month for us. We're going to be playing some new venues in new cities. We will be hitting up Fargo, ND as well as Elizabeth, MN. We will also be playing a new venue in Duluth, MN. Shoeless will also be back in the Twin Cities at the Cabooze with Chicago-based band 56 Hope Road. Make sure to check these guys out on Myspace. Check out the website and myspace for more details as these shows get closer.

Preparations for our next album have already begun. We are hoping to start working on it in the month of April. The new tunes are working out very well and we all can't wait to see how they unfold. In the meantime, stay warm and we hope to see you all very soon.

Shoeless

Tickets for the Halloween 2008 with the Shoeless Revolution and the Smokin' Bandits are now on sale in LaCrosse, WI. Tickets are $8.00 in advance and are available at Deaf Ear Records. The show will be at Concordia Ballroom in LaCrosse, at 1129 LaCrosse St. Doors will open at 6pm with opening act Nick Shattuck to kick things off at 6:30 pm. There will be a costume contest so be sure to sport your best. Looking forward to seeing you all there!!!!!!!

Man, we are SO EXCITED to rock out with everyone next weekend! It's been a while since we've played a show, it's just a real adjustment from this summer when we were playing upwards of 2-3 shows a week. I've got to say, we've got some new tricks up our collective sleeves for these two shows, including some new covers, new horn parts, and a hot-off-the-press debut album for sale for the first time at the show. Add to that some killer bands that you may or may not have heard of starting off the festivities (check out Roster McCabe, Public Property, and Ali Washington and the Movement - links are posted under upcoming shows) and the fact that this is Oktoberfest in La Crosse, and you have a recipe for a fantastic evening! So come on down/up/over/through from where ever your coming from, and enjoy a couple of nights with us in down town La Crosse!

-Jim