eddie from ohio newsletter February 25, 2003
EDDIE FROM OHIO'S MARCH, 2003 EMAILER ============================================================ To reply, mailto:efo@joimail.com, not this address To remove yourself from this list, mailto:efo@joimail.com, and type REMOVE in the subject line ============================================================ BIG NEWS THIS EMAILING: ============================================================ WARNER THEATRE CD RELEASE SHOW, SATURDAY, MARCH 1 LIMITED GOOD SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE - THEY'RE GOING FAST! ============================================================ NEW LIVE DOUBLE DISC, THREE ROOMS RELEASED AND REVIEWED! ============================================================ NEW WEBSITE NOW OFFERS HTML OPTION!!!!! ============================================================ EFO GOES TO TEXAS, SOUTHEAST, NORTHERN MIDWEST (MN, WI & MI) ============================================================ EFO TO PERFORM AT FREE BORDERS IN-STORES IN LATE FEB (VA & DC) ============================================================ CANCELLED FEBRUARY TENNESSEE TOUR RESCHEDULED FOR MAY ============================================================ EDHEAD CRUISE III - NOV 13-17, 2003 - 4 DAYS FROM N'AWLINS-2-COZUMEL ============================================================ EFO WINS NO GRAMMYS, BUT CONSIDERS BUYING THE NORA JONES CD ============================================================ BIG HOMETOWN CD RELEASE AT HISTORIC WARNER THEATRE, SATURDAY, MARCH 1 There are still a few good seats left for our big hometown CD release date. On Saturday, March 1, EFO will be joined by the fabulous musicians who helped to make "Three Rooms" such an audio delight. Jon Carroll (keys) and John Jennings (guitars) will hold down The Wall of Jo(h)n Sound, while the great Fillmore Horns (Chris, Ron & Alan) will reconvene for another fine session. Anyone who attended our memorable Warner show in October, 2001 will remember what a great hall it truly is. Well, the band is back. The band is bigger......and this time...IT'S PERSONAL! Don't miss this one. Details are below. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 202/432-SEAT. THREE ROOMS THE NEW LIVE DOUBLE DISC FROM EFO On February 11, the new live CD was officially released. From the Internet, to retail stores, to live show sales, they've been moving briskly, but even more encouraging is the feedback: "The best you guys have done so far - the best album to date." "Love that piano!" "Is Bob single?" Well, thanks for all your comments & compliments. We're glad you approve. If we only did it for ourselves, we would've just pressed four copies. Don't have one yet? You can go to your local Borders (and many fine other retailers), or order online http://www.bulletproofstore.com There's more info about Three Rooms as well as sound samples at our new website. NEW WEBSITE NOW OFFERS HTML OPTION!!!!! The people have spoken, and the band has listened. The new & improved website is now even more new & improved and offers both Flash & HTML viewing options. So there! Don't say we don't spread the love. Note- the HTML viewing doesn't carry all the Flash features, but that, as they say, is Life. We appreciate all the critiques and suggestions, but anyone who dares send us another "Flash is Evil" diatribe, will be emailed an enormous, unwanted attachment image of band members' dental x-rays. Enjoy the new site. Way to go, Web construction workers and Web construction worker's foreman! GREAT SHOWS IN MARCH After the Warner show, we'll prepare for our Texas return. From the Mucky Duck in Houston (which always sells out, get tix early) we go to the live music hub of Austin. Unfortunately, this falls on the same week as the infamous South by Southwest Music Conference, and clubs are packed to the gills, but we will be making an appearance at the local Borders for a free in-store performance. After this we'll hit the town to see the great garage bands of tomorrow grasping for that coveted 15 minutes of fame. Texas wraps up with a first-ever appearance at Dallas' renown Gypsy Tea Room on a Saturday Night - not to be missed! The next week, we're off to the great Palmetto State of South Carolina for our ole fave The Handlebar and a first ever appearance at the Music Farm of Charleston. Both dates sandwich a Friday night first-ever appearance at Blue Cats in Knoxville. The following week is single date at the great Starr Hill in Charlottesville on Saturday. By month's end, we make our first ever (save for a Borders appearance in '99) in Minnesota at Cedar Cultural Cntr in Minneapolis. After that, it's off to a debut at Luther Blues in Madison, WI, and wrapping up with a return to Michigan (The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI). The band is even playing brand new songs at shows, for those of you who have had your fill of the old ones. EFO TO PERFORM FREE IN-STORES AT BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Just like with "Quick", we'll be performing at a few select Borders to promote the new CD, sing a few songs, and sign some swag. This Thursday, we'll be at the Glen Allen, VA store at 7pm, and Friday at 12:30pm, we'll be at the Washington DC store (details below). Come on out. You can't beat the price. Details are below. More Borders appearances are slated for March and April, including Austin, TX on Friday, March 7. CANCELLED FEBRUARY TENNESSEE TOUR RESCHEDULED FOR MAY Unfortunately, we had to cancel our tour in mid-February to Tennessee, but thanks to some very cool and understanding bookers at these venues, we've been able to reschedule both dates: Thursday, May 8 - Third & Lindsley, Nashville, TN Friday, May 9 - Rhythm & Brews, Chattanooga, TN We're sorry for any and all inconveniences for the cancellation, and we hope you can join us in a few months. JOIN THE STREET TEAM Since announcing the open-recruiting for the EFO Street Team, the response has been overwhelming. If you're interested, check out the details at our site. http://www.eddiefromohio.com MAKE PLANS FOR THE THIRD EDHEAD CRUISE !! Edhead Cruise III will take place November 13-17, 2003. It will be a four day cruise this time, as opposed to three. One of the most exciting things is the point of origin and return: NEW ORLEANS!!! This leaves a whole lotta potential for N'awlins Nonsense on both sides of the trip. The cruise will go from N.O. to Cozumel and back aboard Carnival's Holiday ship. Details are posted at http://www.belairtrav.com/efocrus.htm Reservations are already pourin' in --- Don't miss the boat!!! (If nautical nonsense be something you wish...) We hope to see ya at a show soon, Folk On! juliemikeeddie&robbie ============================================================== lateFEBRUARY - M A R C H - earlyAPRIL - 2 0 0 3 ============================================================== more details on all shows, including links to venue sites at http://www.eddiefromohio.com Thursday, February 27, 2003 Borders Books & Music, Glen Allen, VA Address: 9750 W Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA Phone: (804) 965-0733 Showtime: 7:00 PM Tickets: FREE in-store performance & CD signing Friday, February 28, 2003 Borders Books & Music, Washington, DC Address: 600 14th Street NW, Suite 100, Washington DC Phone: (202) 737-1385 Showtime: 12:30 PM Tickets: FREE in-store performance & CD signing BIG HOMETOWN CD RELEASE FOR THREE ROOMS Saturday, March 1, 2003 The Warner Theatre http://www.warnertheatre.com/ Address: 13th & E Streets NW, Washington, DC Phone: 202.783.4000 Showtime: 7:30 PM (EFO only - no opener) Tickets: call 202/432-SEAT On board for this event will be The Wall of Jo(h)n Sound (Jon Carroll & John Jennings) and The Fillmore Horns This is an event NOT to be missed, and tickets are going fast! Thursday, March 6, 2003 McGonigel's Mucky Duck Address: Norfolk, Houston, TX Phone: 713-528-5999 Showtime: 8:30 PM Friday, March 7, 2003 Borders Books & Music, Austin, TX Address: 4477 S. Lamar Austin, TX Phone: 512-891-8974 Showtime: 7:00 PM FREE in-store performance & CD signing Saturday, March 8, 2003 Gypsy Tea Room Address: 2548 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas Phone: 214-747-9663 Showtime: 8:00 PM with Christopher Williams opening Thursday, March 13, 2003 The Handlebar Address: 304 East Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC Phone: (864) 233-6173 Showtime: 8:30 PM Friday, March 14, 2003 Blue Cats Address: 125 East Jackson, Knoxville, TN Phone: (865) 544-4300 Showtime: TBA Saturday, March 15, 2003 The Music Farm Address: 32 Ann Street, Charleston, SC Phone: (877) 722-8904 Showtime: 8:30 PM Saturday, March 22, 2003 Starr Hill Music Hall Address: 709 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA Phone: (434) 977-0017 Showtime: 9:00 PM Friday, March 28, 2003 Cedar Cultural Center Address: 416 Cedar Ave So., Minneapolis, MN Phone: 612-338-2674 Showtime: 8:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2003 Luther's Blues Address: 1401 University Avenue, Madison, WI Phone: 608-257-1184 Showtime: 7:00 PM Sunday, March 30, 2003 The Intersection Address: 133 Grandville Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI Phone: 616-459-4788 Showtime: 7:30 PM early APRIL.... Friday April 4 (7 & 9:30pm) & Saturday April 5 (7pm) Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton, MA Thursday April 10 - BB Kings, New York, NY Friday April 11 - Berklee Performance Cntr, Boston MA Saturday April 12 - Mitchell Performing Arts Cntr, Bryn Mawr, PA A L W A Y S C A L L C L U B S T O C O N F I R M Remember, no show is ever confirmed until we're on the stage hummin', drummin' & strummin'.. Find out, otherwise, the hard way, and you'll be bummin'.