Appendix E-J

We love the people of Nathaniel Rateliff (formerly Nathaniel Rateliff & The Wheel (formerly The Wheel)). They are good people. They make some fantastic music that is def some of our summer jaaaammmmmzzzzz. Good for nights on the porch, taking a nudge time to time…or mornings on the porch listening to the birds and crickets sing together.

I digitized over to the Nathaniel Rateliff site just now, only to be pleasantly surprised by video of an on-air in NYC performance of their new song “Pounds And Pounds.” ‘Tis a beaut, as per the norm.

Nathaniel is back in his deep-v white v-neck and Joseph Pope wears a Delta Spirit shirt. Almost as killer as the tune.

The Rateliff camp is on tour now, and will make a stop in Fort Collins during Bohemian Nights on August 21. See you there. “Pounds & Pounds” below.

Popularity: 11% [?]

UPDATE 7.26.10 | REMEMBER THAT TIME WE HAD CARPET?

It is so good to be back. Despite the break-in on Sunday morning at 4 a.m. , we are all in good spirits. Nothing was taken or damaged or even touched. A man had a good night on the town. Walking home, the pew in our foyer looked comfortable. To get to that pew, a glass door needed to be smashed. The door was smashed, the pew was slept on, a witness called the authorities, a man was escorted out of the building, and now we have wood on our door while we we wait for some glass.

new door & EDJ signage coming soon.

That wake-up call from the police was a weird twist to an otherwise productive weekend cleaning up things made beautiful. Thanks to everyone who helped in all areas: prep, feeding the crew, clean-up, and financial. Remember that time we had carpet?

scrub scrub.

the windows love the new floors more.

cleaning fuel.

'tis ready for the ball.

first gathering on the concrete.

UPDATE 7.24.10 | 8:02 A.M. : ‘TIS COMPLETE-ISH

The MVPs worked until midnight on Thursday as well. They arrived again at 6 am on Friday morning and worked until the completion of what they started arrived…right around 3:30 pm.

The floors are the hotness. Everyday Joe’s…so hot right now.

We’re working hard to clean the place up, replace some baseboard, and generally get things back in order. Pictures as the day progresses. Below: one from yesterday nighttime to get your anticipatory senses ready for Monday morning.

we still can't believe it happened.

UPDATE 7.22.10 | 7:22 A.M : LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNS

We hired the MVPs of concrete design, apparently. It’s like the Miami Heat.

The crew got their machine up and running yesterday morning. Then they worked until midnight last night. Then they returned at 6 a.m. this morning. Much sleep? Negatory. Ankle-breaking ridge that bisected the coffee house? Gone-zo. Plus, they plan on finishing the heavy work today, leaving just a bit of clean-up to do tomorrow. If you ask me, they never need to pay for coffee at Everyday Joe’s again.

burning zee oil.

the crew transport at 6 a.m.

ORIGINAL POST:

love.

We miss you.

It’s been two days now. We don’t miss the carpet, though. It was a joy to rip it to shreds. It was hard work getting the concrete underneath ready for the crew that came in on Monday, but it was worth it. Then the crew’s main grinder’s engine broke. A new part will be in tomorrow morning. Things are at a standstill until then, but there was something good about standing in the building today before the rest of the change happens.

Enjoy the photos thus far. More as things progress. Thanks to Max Jensen and Doug Blocksma for capturing them.

final gathering on the carpet.

the final view.

chairs must rest too.

that which was vile is gone.

hello, concrete.

our work is done.

see you never.

the pros begin. are halted, but resilient.

Popularity: 8% [?]

So…

Since we heard of The Great Pennsylvania Car Fire and it’s wrath upon the gear and other things of Candy Claws, we’ve been working behind these scenes to figure out good ways to help the Candies get back on their feet. The results are as follows:

• This coming Friday (7.16), 50% of sales will be donated to Candy Claws. The insurance co. is not covering the loss, so we must do our part. If you can’t make it in to buy things, you can donate here.
• Second – come August 13, we will host a benefit concert for the band featuring Candy Claws themselves, Ocean Floor, and Holly Faml’y. There will be a minimum $5 cover charge to get in. You can always give more.

Therefore, we will see you on Friday when you buy things to support the boys and girls victimized by the Great Pennsylvania Car Fire. In the meantime, enjoy the nice pre-car fire video below from Candy Claws’ show in Boston…thanks thanks to the Foundwaves blog for that. Plus, you might see an Everyday Joe’s shirt pop up on stage.

Popularity: 10% [?]

UPDATE 7.12.10 | 3 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME:

The Claws’ label – Two Syllable – has set up a donation page on PayPal. Get to givin’.

ORIGINAL POST:

Man oh man do I wish the title to this post was a joke.

Our friends in Candy Claws have been playing at Everyday Joe’s since their mothers had to drop them off for their sets. They have not always been Candy Claws. They have been many bands. And their voices have changed.

As Candy Claws, though, our friends have found a bit of national success. This success requires touring. This touring requires cars.

As the band drove through Pennsylvania on Saturday, black smoke began pouring out of their engine. They quickly pulled over and popped the hood. Upon seeing what they saw, they retreated down the highway on foot. This is where we now enter picture form:

Flaming Candy Claws Automobile

Thankfully, no one was hurt. The gas tank was pretty full, so the fire burned for some time. That burning fire consumed the band’s gear and CD’s. They have been loaned a van by a delightful farming family so they can get to their shows in NYC, where the record label has loaner gear waiting for them.

The band is still waiting to hear back from the folks-os at the insurance co. RE:money for gear destroyed in a car fire. From what bassist Mr. Jon Alonzo tells me, they aren’t sure what – or if – things will be replaced. With that in mind, and with generosity in your heart,  please go support the good people of Candy Claws on the rest of their summer tour. Dates are below. We plan on hosting a benefit show for them come mid-August. Deets on that soon. For now, check the dates like a good chap should and preorder the soon to be released Hidden Lands on CD or LP.

eternal summer tour 2010

7/13 – New York City, NY – Piano’s w/ We Are Country Mice

7/14 – Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands w/ Pepper Rabbit, Baby Alpaca, Blair

7/16 – Chicago, IL – The Cave w/ Brother George

7/17 – Chicago, IL – The Empty Bottle w/ Best Coast and Bird Talk

7/19 – Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews w/ Pepper Rabbit, Tall Too, Brooks and Streams

7/20 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar w/ Pepper Rabbit, Ambulants

7/22 – Denver, CO – Underground Music Showcase ACT SO BIG FOREST SHOWCASE

w/ Good Evening Titan, Paean, Sour Boy Bitter Girl

7/25 – Seattle, WA – Capitol Hill House Show w/ Martha! Mother, Cradling

7/26 – Portland, OR – Rotture w/ Pepper Rabbit, Housefire

7/28 – San Francisco, CA – Hemlock Tavern w/ Pepper Rabbit, That Ghost

7/29 – Santa Cruz, CA – Crepe Place w/ Pepper Rabbit

7/30 – Los Angeles, CA – Spaceland w/ Pepper Rabbit, Beach Fossils

7/31 – Las Vegas, NV – Beauty Bar w/ Pepper Rabbit

8/2 – Provo, UT – Velour w/ Desert Noises, the Apache

Popularity: 4% [?]

It’s nice to have things to look forward to.

Twitter does not stop while you sleep. Whilst spending some minutes this morning scrolling through the tweets that came across the wire during the night time, this one from Sleeping At Last (@sleepingatlast) caught my eye:

… a countdown begins!! visit http://bit.ly/9I4Oje

The click on the link takes one to this:

Of course, if you click the link you can watch the countdown actually counting down. This is just a screen capture. Snazzy.

Not sure what this project will be, but calling it a project makes it sound worth waiting a few days for. If this project is influenced at all by WNYC’s Radiolab in the way Storyboards was, then I’m into it. The people of Everyday Joe’s will probably be into it regardless.

While you wait, go listen to Radiolab. We recommend the episode about parasites.

Popularity: 2% [?]