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Southeast Engine
From the Forest to the Sea
LP/CD Available Now!
Marble Memo received a 4/5 rating at Tiny Mix Tape!
March 11, 2010
Some very positive pieces are being written about the new LP from our dear friends Theodore. Read more below, and check out the album in the MJ Shop.
- Paste
- Flagpole
- Ourvinyl
- Riverfront Times
- KEXP
- Music Of The Hour
- Tiny Mix Tapes
- Subservient Experiment
- Bradley's Almanac
- ACRN
- B3nson
- Austinist
- Largehearted Boy
- Electric Mustache
March 10, 2010
These fine young men have taken to the road and will arrive in your town on the date specified below. They are ready to be your friend, and it would be in your best interest to accept the offer!
| Date | Venue | City |
| Mar 9 | Tea Bazaar | Charlottesville, VA |
| Mar 10 | Houseasaurus | State College, PA |
| Mar 12 | Goodbye Blue Monday | Brooklyn, NY |
| Mar 13 | Fort Worthless | Brooklyn, NY |
| Mar 14 | Handsome Woman | Willimantic, CT |
| Mar 17 | Hogfarm Studios | Biddeford, ME |
| Mar 18 | Gay Gardens | Allston, MA |
| Mar 19 | Dovecote | Albany, NY |
| Mar 20 | Laserdome | Manheim, PA |
| Mar 21 | Doo-Wop Mansion | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Mar 22 | CS13 | Cincinatti, OH |
| Mar 23 | The Firehouse | North Manchester, IN |
| Mar 24 | The Strutt | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Mar 25 | house show | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Mar 26 | Razzleberry Hut | Chicago, IL |
March 9, 2010
Bloomington, Indiana's inimitable Dust From 1000 Years release their atmospheric Moon Jaw debut today. The record is titled Marble Memo and it flows like a gorgeous dream. Do Grandma Moon Jaw a favor and listen to the beautiful Dust anthem "Young" courtesy of Tiny Mix Tapes. Available at the Moon Jaw Shop.
Listen at Tiny Mix Tapes.
March 2, 2010
Theodore was reviewed by one of the largest publications in the country the other day. My Word, is it a nice little piece.
March 1, 2010
Theodore was reviewed by Athens, Georgia's reputable Flagpole rag today. It's an awesome review. "Theodore is a bright light that hangs over a field of pretenders like a big orange moon." Oh my!
February 17, 2009
Theodore's masterpiece "Death's Head" was featured on the inimitable Tiny Mix Tapes today. This song is absolutely incredible. Head to TMT and have a listen for yourself.
February 16, 2009
Theodore is one of the greatest live bands playing today. This is not an exaggeration. Head to one of these shows and see for yourself.
| Date | Time | Venue | City |
| Feb 16 | 8 pm | House Show | Omaha, NE |
| Feb 17 | 9 pm | Barley St. Tavern | Omaha, NE |
| Feb 18 | 8 pm | House Show | Lincoln, NE |
| Feb 19 | 10 pm | Vaudeville Mews | Des Moines, IA |
| Feb 20 | 8 pm | Daytrotter Session | Rock Island, IL |
| Feb 21 | 8 pm | Kiki’s House of Righteous Music | Madison, WI |
| Feb 22 | 8 pm | The Strutt | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Feb 23 | 9 pm | The Bishop | Bloomington, IN |
| Feb 24 | 10 pm | The Elbow Room w/ Jim Roll, Black Jake and the Carnies | Ypsilanti, MI |
| Feb 25 | 9 pm | Southgate House | Newport, KY |
| Feb 26 | 9 pm | Bruce Manor w/Manor Animals | Athens, OH |
| Feb 27 | 10 pm | The Open Lot | Nashville, TN |
| Mar 20 | 8 pm | Valley of the Vapors Festival | Hot Springs, AR |
| Mar 27 | 8 pm | The Chapel w/ Pretty Little Empire | St. Louis, MO |
February 15, 2010
Theodore will be in the Daytrotter Studio on Saturday, February 20. I'm not being lavish when I say they are one of the best independent live bands I've ever seen in my life (along with Brainiac and The Wrens). That being so, I'm sure their DT Session will be absolutely phenomenal.
A live video for "Half Pint" was also featured on the KEXP Blog today and St. Louis' Riverfront Times recently did an amazing write-up on the band. Thanks to Daytrotter, KEXP, and RFT. Grandma Moon Jaw really appreciates your love and support.
February 10, 2010
St. Louis" Theodore have made an absolutely phenomenal record called Hold You Like a Lover. It is the first release on Moon Jaw Records. Grandma Moon Jaw could not be happier. Stay tuned for accolades on this amazing piece of music.
Order the album in the Moon Jaw shop.
February 9, 2010
In an effort to bring you 'round to the glory of Theodore + Dust From 1000 Years, Grandma Moon Jaw will be offering up a super-special, limited-time treat:
We are so thankful to have such other-worldly artists as the Moon Jaw torchbearers. Grandma implores you to spread the Moon Jaw message to music lovers everywhere. Please share this music with everyone you know. Word of mouth is so, so important. Tell your neighbor, tell your friend, tell your dog trainer, tell your uncle, tell 'em all... JAW-dropping sounds abound:
January 25, 2010
Grandma Moon Jaw has a nice treat in store for you. The inimitable Phosphorescent will be doing a split 7" with the phenomenal Virgin Forest sometime in early to mid 2010. Phos just got back from backing up Willie Nelson at Farm Aid. Virgin Forest is the project of Phos keyboardist Scott Stapleton and contains the whole band sans frontman Matthew Houck. I really love these guys. This will be an early installment in the Moon Jaw 7" Series. Now go eat your oats and stop worrying!
December 15, 2009
Happy Holidays! Anyway, there's been so much happening here at Camp Moon Jaw... so much that I've been unable to update this here site in awhile. Well, I've decided to turn over a new leaf and update our little corner of the world regardless of the incredibly full plate. Both Theodore (JAW 001) and Dust From 1000 Years (JAW 002) are coming out in February of 2010. Both are phenomenal records and I will reveal the exact release dates right soon. Some big names in the independent music world will also be making out with Moon Jaw in early 2010. Stay tuned. Also, Grandma Moon Jaw now has a blog which will be revealed right soon as well. Remember to floss. More soon. xoox.
December 6, 2009
Pitchfork Media, the largest source for independent music in the nation, gave Moon Jaw a plug in its News Column today. Check it out via this [link]. Hellz Bellz.
October 28, 2009
St. Louis' main rag The Riverfront Times recently named Moon Jaw's own Theodore as the "Best Country Band" [link]. Teddy frontman Justin Kinkel-Schuster was also named "Best Male Vocalist" in St. Louis [link]. One listen to the mighty Theodore and you will understand why such high accolades have been bestowed upon this band.
October 19, 2009
Be looking for Moon Jaw releases from Theodore + Dust From 1000 Years + psych-folk stalwarts MV & EE in early 2009. For now support these bands and independent art. Hellz Bellz.
October, 2009
Kaitie Firm will be helping get the first two official Moon Jaw releases - Theodore (JAW 001) and Dust From 1000 Years (JAW 002) - pumpin' to the masses. She is an awesome person and we are super lucky to have her helping the label.
September 15, 2009
My good friend Brian Koscho of Aquabear Legion is hosting an Aquabear 5 Year Anniversary Kickoff Party at Arts/West in Athens, OH on Saturday, September 12 at 8 pm sharp. On the bill will be Moon Jaw's own Dust From 1000 Years + The Black Swans + the legendary Chris Biester. This is going to be an otherworldly evening of music. Not to be missed.
September 4, 2009
It's officially official, Dust From 1000 Years will be releasing their fifth full-length album - Marble Memo - on Moon Jaw Records. The trio of Bone Rector, Jimmy Brown, and Matt Wissig are making some of the most wildly unique music around these days. Hands down. Imagine a lo-fi Flaming Lips started reading Bukowski and you only start to scratch the surface of their singular sound.
Coke Machine Glow stumbled upon their self-titled record via a tip from Emperor X and had this to say about it: "Don't worry about Dust From 1000 Years making your stereo system sadly irrelevant; you have your Radiohead albums. Don't worry if the first time through it doesn't much jump out at you; this album is a strong grower. Don't worry that you've never heard of this band before... You never know where the next Pavement or Elliott Smith might be hiding out."
This is the type of idiosyncratic band that has real potential to build a substantial underground cult following akin to Guided By Voices or Silver Jews. I'm not being extravagant when I say this. Their albums slowly seep into your subconscious, becoming more and more infectious with every listen. It's an essential component for sustainability and Dust possesses it like no other.
...But as the great Levar Burton says, "you don't have to take my word for it." Dig this:
September 1, 2009
The music of Bears sounds as good acoustic as it does with a full-band. It's a true testament to the quality of their art. Bears' Brainfathers Charlie McArthur and Craig Ramsey recently got together in Chicago to record a series of acoustic videos. They recorded a video in the various rooms of Charlie and Kate's apartment. Visit Bears' Blog to view them all Enjoy!
Bears - How To Live (acoustic) - laughing mess up from Bears on Vimeo.
August 26, 2009
I am happier than an emery board salesman in a sandstorm to announce that JAW 001 belongs to the unbelievable Theodore. The St. Louis-based greenbelt-independent-folk-rockers have been madly touring the countryside since 2006 making believers out of all who listen. Theirs is a true and haunting sound. It is one that many try to evoke, but few manage to accomplish. Only a small, unfeigned lot have ever been able to channel a sound so eerie, yet so comforting.
Last year the group found themselves in the company of Damien Jurado, Pedro the Lion, and Centro-matic when they joined the reputable Undertow Collective. Their performances at SXSW this year were absolutely astounding. Look for "Hold You Like a Lover" in early 2010. It is a phenomenal piece of art.
myspace.com/theodoreacoustic
theodoremusic.net
Sincerely,
Leo DeLuca
Moon Jaw Founder
Athens, Ohio
August 19, 2009 A.D.
August 19, 2009
Moon Jaw affiliates, Frontier Folk Nebraska, will be headed to slay the hearts of Bloomington, Milwaukee, and Chicago this coming Thurs, Fri, Sat. They are UNBELIEVABLE - myspace.com/frontierfolknebraska. Don't miss these shows:
BLOOMINGTON:
Who: Frontier Folk Nebraska + Secrets Between Sailors + Jenny is a Boy
Where: Rachel's Cafe - 300 E. Third St.
When: Thurs, Aug 20 at 8 pm
MILWAUKEE:
Who: Frontier Folk Nebraska + Catfish Haven (Secretly Canadian) + MoreCHICAGO:
Who: Frontier Folk Nebraska + Puerto Muerto + MoreAugust 18, 2009
"Paste Magazine" has Southeast Engine as the first band (full page) of a piece called "The Best of What's Next". Very weird. Very cool. The band is also on the sampler.
August 11, 2009
August 7, 2009
August 5, 2009
Dust From 1000 Years came to my attention via my brother in arms, Jeffrey Bowers, around a year ago. The band has been making other-worldly, serene, psychedelic-folk music for a number of years in a very under-the-radar fashion. Anyway, they'll be coming to Donkey Coffee in Athens, Ohio this Saturday, August 8 at 9 pm. Call a friend and come on down for a beautiful evening of music!
August 3, 2009