Seasons greetings, everyone! Long time no speak! We've been slack in updating this page since the whirlwind of a weekend that was THE FEST V in Gainesville, and for that we are deeply sorry. Frankly there's been little news to report as we've all been enjoying a bit of well-deserved rest after a great year of globetrotting, though Yemin's little pet project Lifetime did record a brand new album during our break which you'll be able to hear in February 2007 or whenever some motherfucker leaks it to OiNK.

Perhaps more relevant to this particular website, we have begun working on new material destined for our third album, which with any luck will be recorded and released sometime this year (our fingers are crossed but no promises!). We don't have any shows booked for the moment, but we'll be playing the last R.A.M.B.O. show which is set to take place in Philadelphia sometime in early 2007 and feature a wild lineup of bands who must, for the moment, be kept top secret. Sorry.

But something more important than any of this is to follow, so please read on! Having J Robbins at our helm was vital in helping to make Paradise the record is was and, for both that and simply his friendship, we are eternally grateful. In the selfless, giving spirit of the holiday season, please consider donating anything you can, even if it's just a kind word, to the cause below:



Innocent Words Magazine & Records is happy to help spread the word for indie icon J. Robbins.

J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines, Channels) and his wife Janet Morgan's baby boy Cal was born with a serious genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Though there is no cure for this condition, there are lots of treatments that promise to give Cal the best possible quality of life. Unfortunately, many of these, especially the alternative treatments, are not covered by health insurance.

J. and Janet have given so much over the years to the music community we're all a part of, Kim Coletta and Bill Barbot of DeSoto Records are hoping you can see in your hearts to help them out now.

They have set up a website with more information and a place to make a donation. All of the money will go straight to J. and Janet to help defray their growing medical bills.

Thanks for your support and feel free to send this email on to folks who might likewise be interested in helping. Take care.

http://www.desotorecords.com/cal/index.shtml

Innocent Words
Attn: Troy Michael
PO Box 456
Oakwood, IL 61858
USA

http://www.innocentwords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/InnocentWords

That's it for now. Have a happy holiday if you choose to celebrate, and a peaceful new year!

Love,
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