eddie from ohio newsletter March 1, 2005
EDDIE FROM OHIO'S MARCH 2005 EMAILER NEWS THIS EMAILER ============================================================ SHOWS IN MARCH 3.03.05 Higher Ground, S Burlington VT 3.04.05 May Memorial U/U Society, Syracuse NY 3.05.05 Greenwich Odeum, Greenwich RI 3.9.05 Jammin Java, Vienna VA - two shows 7 & 9:30 3.10.05 Rex Theater, Pittsburgh PA 3.11.05 20th Century Theater Cincinnati OH 3.12.05 Cadillac Elks Club Cadillac MI 3.18.05 Acoustic Cafe, Bridgeport CT (tentative) 3.19.05 Turning Point, Piermont NY (tentative) 3.20.05 Club Helsinki, Great Barrington MA (early 1pm show) 3.31.05 Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton VA 4.01.05 Maryland Hall, Annapolis MD 4.02.05 The Ellington, Lynchburg VA Robbie Schaefer solo dates *3.24.05 Club Passim, Cambridge, MA *3.25.05 Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry NH Eddie's band "Brother Shamus" 3.26.05 Whitlow's on Wilson, Arlington VA ============================================================ SPECIAL HOMETOWN SHOW ADDED AT JAMMIN' JAVA - WED, MARCH 9 ============================================================ EDHEAD CHAT GROUP UP AND RUNNING AGAIN ============================================================ NEW EFO FASHIONS AVAILABLE SOON!! ============================================================ FOURTH EDHEAD CRUISE SET FOR: NOV 3-7 '05, TAMPA TO COZUMEL ============================================================ MANY DATES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO 2005 -- SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ============================================================ 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 ============================================================ Greetings Edheads-Online We're coming off a tremendous run of dates in February, from NC to NY, from TX to IA/MN/WI, and nothing could top our wonderful pairing with good friends, Lowen & Navarro (Eddie & Mike even got a chance to be their rhythm section for a number of songs each night). Thanks to all who attended, and March promises to be every bit as ambitious a month. Just look at the schedule. Even when we're off on Easter weekend, you'll see Robbie and Eddie filling the holes with their side projects. Winner of the Cecil B. DeMille Media Deprivation Award goes to our own Julie, whose only wish was to NOT learn the results of the Oscars until she saw the Tivo'ed show for herself upon her Monday return home. This news-lockout involved averting eye contact from all print and electronic coverage and tuning out any broadcast announcements. From the USA Today at her hotel door step, to the CNN blaring in the airport terminal, to an anonymous band mate's finger-writing "Million Dollar Hillary" in the snow on the rental vehicle's windshield, Ms. Julie was too determined with her repeated "Peas and Rice... Peas and Rice" mantra and index fingers jammed in her ears. The horse blinders were a nice touch, too. Congratulations are also in order for her near-perfect journal entry Oscar predictions. We'll be more careful with our Sunday night show bookings in the future. SPECIAL HOMETOWN APPEARANCE AT JAMMIN' JAVA in Vienna, Virginia Wednesday, March 9 (2 Shows) - tickets are moving fast! One of our favorite additions to the Northern Virginia live music scene has been Vienna's Jammin Java. Not only have they served as the "go-to" venue for our own Robbie Schaefer and his solo shows, they have also been the premier showcase stop for many of our national touring contemporaries. What Jammin' Java has provided has been what our area has desperately needed for years: a 150-200 capacity seated/listening venue for the singer-songwriter scene. In addition to nurturing fertile local talent (with their open mic nights), they also feature many of our fellow performing friends like Ellis Paul, Mark Erelli, Stephen Kellogg, The Kennedys, Vance Gilbert, Christine Kane, Fred Eaglesmith, Eliza Gilkyson, Tracy Grammer, Dan Bern, Jeff Lang to name a few (and almost nightly!). Any Northern Virginian knows the staggering cost of living and real estate in the area. The challenges that face the small business owners in our high rent region can be overwhelming. The wonderful Brindley family who took on JJ three years ago have done a miraculous job resurrecting a near-collapsed operation. We can't think of many folks who have worked as hard as they have to support our live music scene, but some recent unexpected expenses have proven almost insurmountable. We want to keep Java Jammin, and invite you to join us for a special intimate EFO show at this wonderful venue on March 9. There will be two shows (7PM and 9:30PM), and all proceeds will go to help the good folks at Jammin Java. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Call Jammin Java at 703-255-1566. Joining us will be our good friend, Ellis Paul. http://www.jamminjava.com EDHEAD CHAT IS UP AND RUNNING AGAIN In addition to this monthly email list, there is also a discussion group for Edheads to chat with one another, swap recipes, bash various band members, compare fantasies, and blog like there's no tomorrow. The service has been down for a little while, but the problem has been recently corrected. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: All you do is send an e-mail to edheads-request@efohio.com and write 'subscribe' in the text (not the subject field - that won't work). Confirmation will be sent back to you (a safe-guard against unsavory Internet practices), simply send the confirmation back. HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Just e-mail edheads-request@efohio.com and write 'unsubscribe' in the text. NEW EFO FASHIONS ON THE HORIZON Recently, our EFO Merchandise Department has gone hog-wild ordering new lines of Eddie from Ohio apparel. Soon, you could be the proud owner of the new Eddie from Ohio pullover hooded sweatshirt, and, in the spirit of the America's Favorite Past-time, Eddie from Ohio baseball shirts will be available (in Boys & Girls designs). Hopefully, within the early part of the month, we hope to have these items available at all our shows. Internet sales have yet to be determined, but we'll keep you posted. You're gonna love the new swag! Inspector 7 in our EFO Assembly Line definitely gives her thumbs up. "GREAT DAY" NOW AVAILABLE IN SHEET MUSIC FORM Attention all you choral directors, church pastors, and any other folks who’ve been asking "Where can I get the sheet music for Great Day?" Well, Julie’s finally had it transcribed correctly in SATB format well it’s more like STTB (Mike hates being referred to as an Alto). If you are interested in a copy, please send your request along with $5.00 (made payable to Eddie from Ohio) to: Eddie from Ohio, PO Box 7431, McLean VA 22106 Attn: Great Day Sheet Music. Please include your proper mailing address. FOURTH EDHEAD CRUISE - NOV 2-7 TAMPA TO COZUMEL The Fourth Edhead Cruise is still set for November 3 through Nov 7, leaving from Tampa FL, sailing to Cozumel and back. Details are posted at fanclub cruises site. http://www.fanclubcruises.com/efo.htm or call 1-800-754-3170 ALL THINGS EFO (MERCHANDISE & INFO) Be sure to check out and bookmark our slick new website for all your EFO needs http://www.eddiefromohio.com hope to see you at a show soon juliemikeeddie&robbie ============================ M A R C H 2 0 0 5 & early A P R I L ============================ Date: 03.03.05 City: Burlington VT Venue: Higher Ground Showtime: 8 PM Phone: 802-654-8888 Details: 1214 Williston Rd http://www.highergroundmusic.com Date: 03.04.05 City: Syracuse NY Venue: May Memorial U/U Society Showtime: 8 PM Phone: 315-440-1818 Details: 3800 East Genessee St http://www.folkus.org Date: 03.06.05 City: E Greenwich RI Venue: The Greenwich Odeum Showtime: 8 PM Phone: 401-885-9119 Details: 59 Main Street http://greenwichodeum.org Date: 03.09.05 City: Vienna VA Venue: Jammin Java Showtime: 2 shows 7 PM & 9:30 PM Phone: 703-255-1566 Details: 227 Maple Ave East http://www.jamminjava.com Date: 03.10.05 City: Pittsburgh PA Venue: Rex Theatre Showtime: 8 PM Phone: 412-381-6811 Details: 1602 East Carson Street http://www.elkoconcerts.com http://www.rextheatre.com Date: 03.11.05 City: Cincinnati OH Venue: 20th Century Theater Showtime: 8 PM Phone: 513-779-9462 (11am - 7pm) Details: 3021 Madison Road http://www.magus-music.com Date: 03.12.05 City: Cadillac MI Venue: Cadillac Elks Club Showtime: 8 PM Phone: 231-775-2813 Details: 122 S. Mitchell St. Date: 03.18.05 City: Bridgeport CT Venue: Acoustic Cafe Showtime: TBA Phone: 203-335-3655 Details: 2926 Fairfield Ave http://www.acousticafe.com Date: 03.19.05 City: Piermont NY Venue: Turning Point Showtime: 7 PM Phone: (845) 359-1089 Details: 468 Piermont Ave http://www.turningpointcafe.com/ Date: 03.20.05 City: Great Barrington, MA Venue: Club Helsinki Doors: 12:00 PM Showtime: 1:00 PM Price: $25 Phone: (413)528-3394 Details: http://clubhelsinkiweb.com 284 Main street Date: 03.24.05 Robbie Schaefer solo at Club Passim Cambridge, MA 8pm Tickets: 617-492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/ http://www.robbieschaefer.com Date: 03.25.05 Robbie Schaefer solo at Tupelo Music Hall Londonderry, NH 8pm http://www.tupelohall.com/ http://www.robbieschaefer.com Date: 03.26.05 Eddie's band BROTHER SHAMUS at Whitlow's on Wilson http://www.whitlows.com/ 2854 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA (Clarendon) 703-276-9693 Date: 03.31.05 City: Staunton, VA Venue: Blackfriars Shakespeare Theater Doors: 7:00 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Price: $22 Phone: (540)851-1733 Details: http://www.shenandoahshakespeare.com 10 South Market Street Date: 04.01.05 City: Annapolis, MD Venue: Maryland Hall Doors: 7:00 PM Showtime: 8:00 PM Price: $27 Phone: (410)263-5544 Details: http://www.marylandhall.org 801 Chase Street Date: 04.02.05 City: Lynchburg, VA Venue: The Ellington Doors: 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM Showtime: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM Price: $20 Phone: (434)845-2162 Details: http://www.theellington.org 421 Rivermont Avenue UPCOMING SHOWS: 4.14.05 Hugh's Room, Toronto ON 4.15.05 The Staircase Cafe Theatre, Hamilton ON 4.16.05 Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland OH 4.22.05 Martin Janis Center, Columbus OH 4.23.05 Old Settler's Music Festival, Austin TX 5.12.05 Barn at Gibbit Hill, Groton MA 5.13.05 Millard Auditorium, W Hartford CT 5.14.05 Methodist Church, Berkeley Height NJ 5.25.05 Triple Door, Seattle WA 5.27.05 Freight & Salvage, Berkeley CA 5.28.05 Strawberry Music Festival, Groveland CA 5.29.05 Strawberry Music Festival, Groveland CA 6.4.05 Sustainable Life Festival, Coventry RI 6.11.05 Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago IL 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'.