eddie from ohio newsletter December 21, 2005
EDDIE FROM OHIO'S YEAR END HOLIDAY EMAILER 2005 BRIEF NEWS ITEMS ================================================================== ROBBIE NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW AT JAMMIN JAVA (KID'S SHOW & EVENING SHOW) ================================================================== MICHAEL'S CD NOW READY FOR PRE-ORDERS -- RELEASE DATE AND SHOW FRIDAY, JAN 6, 2006 at JAMMIN JAVA ================================================================== EFO 3-DATE RUN AT THE BIRCHMERE JAN 13, 14 & 15 - SATURDAY SOLD OUT! ================================================================== EDDIE & JULIE DISCOVER THEY ARE EACH OTHER'S SECRET SANTAS AND SHARE A HARDY LAUGH ================================================================== 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 ================================================================== Merry Christmas & Happy Chanukah from your favorite Inter-faith Folk-Rock Quartet, Just played our last show of the year in Ashland, Virginia. Earlier in the month, we had a fine run through the Southeast where we also sang the National Anthem for our first NFL game ever in Charlotte. You can read more about it in Mike's upcoming December journal entry (to be posted soon). Rarely do we attach photos, but we couldn't resist with the attachment that you should see below. As we gear up for 2006, here are a few items to remember: ROBBIE RINGS IN 2006 AT JAMMIN JAVA ALONG WITH 2PM KID'S SHOW This New Year's Eve, join Robbie Schaefer at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA. Last year was quite a success, so they're trying it again this year. Special guests may crash the party -- Details below, or visit http://www.robbieschaefer.com Visit http://www.jamminjava.com for details about the 2pm kid's show, as well as the evening show. MICHAEL TO RELEASE HIS FIRST SOLO CD FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 AT JAMMIN JAVA PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN AT BULLETPROOF To pre-order the new CD, visit http://www.bulletproofstore.com/onlinestore/category.cfm?Category=19 After 15 years with EFO, and 40 years on the planet, EFO bassist/guitarist/vocalist/blabbermouth Michael Clem will release his first solo CD, "1st & 40" at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA on Friday, January 6, 2006. Produced by bandmate Eddie Hartness, "1st & 40" is a collection of 11 new originals by Clem. This CD will be available at Internet and shows only. For more information about the release show, check http://www.jamminjava.com Michael has also launched his new homespun site at http://www.michaelclem.com EFO AT THE BIRCHMERE JANUARY 13, 14 & 15 Please join us at one of our all-time favorite venues, The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. The Saturday show (Jan 14) is already sold out, but tickets remain for the other two shows. ROBBIE SCHAEFER'S SONGWRITING WORKSHOP When: January 10-February 21. Every Tuesday evening, 7:30 p.m. -9 p.m. (no class on Tuesday, Feb. 14) Where: Lyons Park Community Center, Arlington, VA What: This 6-week long group workshop on songwriting will include playing, writing, discussing, complaining, and snacking. Space is limited. For prices and other details, e-mail: robbie@robbieschaefer.com We'll be back in touch after the New Year, and wish everyone a wonderful Holiday Season, God Bless Us, Everyone juliemikeeddie&robbie 2006 BOOKINGS SO FAR...... January Fr/6 Michael Clem's CD Release date at Jammin Java, Vienna, VA Fr/13 Birchmere, Alexandria, VA Sa/14 Birchmere, Alexandria, VA Su/15 Birchmere, Alexandria, VA February Th/23 Williamsburg Library, Williamsburg, VA Fr/24 & 25 Rams Head, Annapolis, MD March Th/23 The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI Fr/24 Club Majestic, Madison, WI Sa/25 Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN April Fr/21 Mucky Duck, Houston, TX (2 shows) Sa/22 Old Settlers Fest, Austin, TX May Th/11 tba, Cleveland, OH Fr/12 Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, MO (concert series) Sa/13 tba, Cincinnati, OH June Fr/09 Festival, Salina, KS Sa/10 Festival, Salina, KS Su/11 Festival, Salina, KS 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'.