tag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:/blogs/sweet-jones-updates?p=14Updates2024-02-06T11:31:33-06:00The Dirty Rain Revelersfalsetag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/73468352024-02-06T11:31:33-06:002024-02-06T11:33:10-06:00Capturing the Rhythm: How Professional Photography and Videography Elevate Musicians' Artistry - Adobe<p><span lang="EN">This article is co-sponsored by Adobe Express; we were delighted when they reached out to us to collaborate and cross-pollinate. Adobe Express is a great tool for musicians to use to create content across multiple platforms (social media/flyers and more!)</span></p><h2><span lang="EN">Capturing the Rhythm: How Professional Photography and Videography Elevate Musicians' Artistry<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p> </p><p><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/57795/a26c9871f8583b7058ab06960ad10598c40dd565/original/image.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="438" width="780" /></span><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p><span lang="EN">In an era where digital content reigns supreme, professional photography and videography have become indispensable tools for musicians. These visual arts do not just capture images or record videos; they tell a story, convey emotions, and create an aesthetic that resonates with the audience, thereby amplifying the musicians' artistry. This article hosted by </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://rustedhalorecords.com/"><span style="color:#1155CC;"><span lang="EN">The Dirty Rain Revelers</span></span></a><span lang="EN">, explains how musicians can utilize these powerful mediums to elevate their brand, engage more deeply with their audience, and create a lasting impact in the digital landscape.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><h3><span lang="EN">Creating a Strong Visual Identity<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang="EN">One of the primary benefits of professional photography and videography is the development of a strong visual identity for musicians. In a crowded music industry, having a unique and recognizable image is as crucial as having a distinct sound. Professional photographers and videographers are adept at crafting visuals that not only reflect the musician's personality and style but also appeal to their target audience. This visual branding extends from album covers and music videos to social media content and promotional materials, creating a cohesive image that fans can identify and connect with.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><h3><span lang="EN">Enhancing Online Presence<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang="EN">In today's digital age, an online presence is vital for musicians. Professional visuals elevate a musician's online profile, making it more engaging and professional. High-quality photographs and videos are more likely to be shared on social media, increasing the artist's visibility and reach. This enhanced online presence is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating content that engages and retains the audience's attention in a highly competitive digital space.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><h3><span lang="EN">Telling a Story Beyond Music<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang="EN">Music is a storytelling medium, and professional photography and videography extend this narrative visually. A well-crafted music video or a series of thematic photographs can add depth and context to a musician's work, allowing the audience to engage with the music on a deeper level. These visual stories can evoke emotions, highlight social issues, or simply offer an artistic expression that complements the music.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><h3><span lang="EN">Capturing Live Performances<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang="EN">There's a unique magic in live performances, and capturing this on film requires a professional's touch. High-quality live performance footage or photographs not only serve as a record of the event but also as a promotional tool to entice audiences to future shows. Professional videographers can capture the energy and emotion of a live performance in a way that amateur footage cannot, providing fans with a vicarious experience of the live event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><h3><span lang="EN">Increasing Professional Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang="EN">Professional visuals can open doors to new opportunities for musicians. High-quality portfolios can attract the attention of music labels, venues, and event organizers, leading to more gigs, collaborations, and even sponsorships. In an industry where first impressions matter, presenting professionally crafted visuals can set an artist apart from the competition.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><h3><span lang="EN">Boosting Merchandise Sales<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span lang="EN">Merchandising is a significant revenue stream for many musicians. Professional photographs and videos can be used to create attractive merchandise, such as posters, t-shirts, and album covers, which are more appealing to fans. This not only boosts sales but also strengthens the fan-artist connection as fans wear and display merchandise that resonates with them visually.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><h3><span lang="EN">Adobe Express Tools for Enhancing Final Photos and Videos<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.adobe.com/express/create"><span style="color:#1155CC;"><span lang="EN">Adobe Express</span></span></a><span lang="EN"> offers a variety of tools that are highly beneficial for musicians looking to enhance their photos and videos. Here are four key tools:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><ul>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/video/editor"><span style="color:#1155CC;"><span lang="EN"><strong>Video Editor</strong></span></span></a><span lang="EN"><strong>:</strong> Simplifies the process of video editing, allowing musicians to easily combine clips, add music, and insert text. This is especially useful for creating engaging music videos or promotional content.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/image/editor"><span style="color:#1155CC;"><span lang="EN"><strong>Photo Editor</strong></span></span></a><span lang="EN"><strong>:</strong> Provides comprehensive photo editing capabilities including color correction, cropping, and applying filters. This tool is ideal for refining promotional photos, album covers, and social media posts.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.adobe.com/express/templates/"><span style="color:#1155CC;"><span lang="EN"><strong>Customizable Templates</strong></span></span></a><span lang="EN">: Offers a wide range of templates for social media graphics, posters, and flyers. Musicians can use these to create visually appealing and consistent promotional materials with ease.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.adobe.com/express/create/photo-collage"><span style="color:#1155CC;"><span lang="EN"><strong>Collage Maker</strong></span></span></a><span lang="EN">: Allows for the creation of photo collages, which can be used for album artwork or digital content. This tool offers various layouts and designs, making it easier to combine multiple images into a single, cohesive graphic.<o:p></o:p></span>
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</ul><p><span lang="EN">Professional photography and videography are not just about creating visually appealing content; they are crucial tools that help musicians tell their stories, connect with their audience, and stand out in a saturated industry. By investing in professional visuals, musicians can enhance their artistry, expand their reach, and open up new avenues for artistic and commercial success. In the rhythm of the digital age, a picture, or a video, is worth more than a thousand words – it's a key to a musician's success.</span></p><p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/73186652023-12-13T10:48:04-06:002023-12-13T10:48:25-06:00End of Year Reflections<p>Hello friends!</p><p><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);">The last weeks of 2023 find us slowing our pace, and reflecting on all the ways we’ve been blessed, lucky, and loved. Life on Earth does not come without challenges, but we breathe deeply, and learn to live through it all with patience, compassion and courage.</span><br><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);">Hug and hold your people in high regard, hold no regrets and share your heart!</span></p><p>While we may not have traveled and performed as much as we have in the past, we did find ourselves in some new places and made new friends along the way. We're appreciating a bit more down time, and will continue to nurture the home fires into 2024. We do have TX on the books for our April and October mini-tours.</p><p>In Life News:<br>Back in May, we said goodbye to our 14 year old cat, Lil Mama, who moved with us to the Shoals from New Orleans. (Her brother, Frady, left us the previous summer). We had no plans to adopt/rescue another kitten, until we met Georgie, in September, behind the grocery store; he'd been living off scraps from employees for several days, but no one had claimed him. (Most of our friends already have their limit of pet friends). As soon as we brought him home, he was right at home, like he'd been waiting for us. He's been entertaining and loving on us ever since.</p><p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/57795/db03351d966cece39b885a2b88fc5d82d571cdee/original/img-0113.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /></p><p>Melissa has now been teaching beginners yoga at Shoals Healing Arts for a year! She'll be adding more classes in the coming year; she also started teaching a weekly yoga class at the Keller WellCare Gym. </p><p>In gear news, Matthew has sold some musical gear, lightening the load, and streamlining his sounds. He has a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://reverb.com/shop/matthews-gear-locker-75?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=shop&utm_content=162863" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><u>Reverb store</u></a>, if you're curious what he's got left. </p><p>As we mentioned in our previous newsletter, we're planning to stay closer to home a bit more in 2024, focusing on local/regional shows. We'll be giving ourselves time to focus on writing a whole new set list, revamping old songs, and recording new music. We also have a few homeowner projects on our list to tend to. </p><p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/57795/22804b19735218cd66d1a5eb2549ea2d2a917d09/original/image2.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p>We post regularly to Facebook/<a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.instagram.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><u>Instagram </u></a>stories, so if you're wondering what we're up to, you can find us there. We've also been adding more videos to <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.youtube.com/@TheDirtyRainRevelers" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><u>YouTube</u></a><a data-link-type="url"><u>.</u></a><br>Much love, we hope all is well with you and hope to see you somewhere down the road.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Love!</span></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/72501812023-07-31T20:19:50-05:002023-12-13T10:48:25-06:00Melissa's Birthday + Michigan in August!<p>Hey friends,</p><p>How are things in your world? <br>It seems these newsletters have been few and far between; I hope you don't mind the infrequency. I'm sure if you're like us, newsletter emails get opened later and/or buried in the inbox. Time hurtles forward and we just do our best to water the gardens of life, travels, and the work. </p><p>We wanted to pop in and say hello, and let you know about our adventures in the coming months. </p><p>August 3rd, we'll be celebrating Melissa's birthday by hanging out in Nashville with her father, Doug. We're super excited to enjoy Music City together. If you know Doug, you know he's a life-long music fan; him and Melissa went to many a festival and concert in her teen years.</p><p>For the last two weeks of August, we're making our first-ever tour through Michigan!! <br>We'll pass through Indiana on the way to and from, playing in Derby, IN Aug. 18th, and in Ft. Wayne, IN Aug. 30th. If you have friends in the areas we're headed, please take a moment to share our <a class="no-pjax" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/calendar" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Calendar"><u>schedule</u></a>. We have a little room left to fit in a house concert or pick up date as well. #HaveSoundWillTravel</p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/57795/044f0a6572cc9cb1ec8eab32712b288d79f11bdb/original/img-4608.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><p>This fall, we'll be back at West Sandy Creek Winery in Richards, TX (Sat. Oct 7th). If you're ever in the Huntsville, TX area, this place is so wonderful!! They have various critters, including a friendly camel, and they have several gorgeous cabins for your getaway retreat.</p><p>Our calendar will quiet down a bit as we get into the autumn-winter months. We're planning to stay closer to home a bit more in 2024, focusing on local/regional shows. We'll be giving ourselves time to focus on writing a whole new set list, revamping old songs, and recording new music. We also have a few homeowner projects on our list to tend to. </p><p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/57795/d3158481fa5e3211f2d60fa38b51ae6d35d6736c/original/img-0904.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p>We post regularly to Facebook/<a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.instagram.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><u>Instagram </u></a>stories, so if you're wondering what we're up to, you can find us there. We've also been adding more 'shorts' to <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.youtube.com/@TheDirtyRainRevelers" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><u>YouTube</u></a> (minute or less videos seem to generate more views…21st century attention span). <br>Much love, we hope all is well with you and hope to see you somewhere down the road.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Love!</span><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">xoxo Melissa & Matthew DeOrazio</span></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/71523352023-02-11T11:00:18-06:002023-02-11T11:00:19-06:00Looking Ahead and Springing Forward!<p>Hello and Happy New Year!</p><p>For those recently signed up, welcome and thank you! For our longtime subscribers, we didn't realize how much time had passed since our last newsletter. Winter has swallowed us into it's hibernation den, allowing us some downtime and internal recharging. </p><p>We shared with you that last summer, our trusty 'ol Honda Element was wrecked (no injuries!) and we've been looking for another vehicle since then, but not rushing into decisions. We are delighted to share that we just found a slightly newer Honda Element, affordable and familiar, and are so happy that we waited for the right situation to arise.<img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/57795/857139782faf2172e584571dca8efc82aedf3aa8/original/img-0356.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" alt="" /></p><p>We continue to work (slowly) on this fabled 'new record' that we've been mentioning for awhile now. Another avenue that we're intentionally not 'rushing into'; we want it to be the best it can be, but not break the bank doing so. Side note, an inspiring, talented and independent songwriter we follow, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.carsieblanton.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><u>Carsie Blanton</u></a>, wrote a brutally honest account of the financial factors as a touring/recording artist. I highly recommend <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/rich-people-music-business-streaming/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong><u>reading it</u></strong></a> - for us, it was a good reminder that there are various definitions of 'success' and that what looks successful on the outside, doesn't always translate into financial freedom. </p><p>While the winter has been chilly and quiet for us, with very few shows, we've been planning out our travels for the Spring-Summer-Fall seasons. We'll be heading back to TX at the end of March for a run of shows, and are excited to play some new-to-us places. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/calendar" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Calendar"><strong><u>Check the CALENDAR</u></strong></a> for where we'll be!</p><p>We've got some regional runs through Tennessee/Mississippi + a few more TX mini-tours this year as well. </p><p>We'll also be making our first-ever <strong>MICHIGAN </strong>run in late August!! We're super excited to get up that way. If you have suggestions for places we should play and/or contacts, or would like to host a house concert, please let us know. We'll be going through Tennessee/Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio on our way, so if you have suggestions for that region, we so appreciate the help and guidance. New territory!</p><p>We hope all is well with you and that you're feeding your reserves with plenty of music, inspiration, fresh water and hugs! Until we meet again somewhere on the dusty roads...</p><p>Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Love!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/57795/07765e3f72054afb0915b5a887e3192956634f85/original/exfj3791.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/70517952022-09-02T10:49:50-05:002023-01-31T10:40:27-06:00Offbeat Magazine reviews Live from the Porch!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/63fbd5abed594f0871aa90ee31ea6e51a704b4c8/original/front-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Our lil' live album that could is now 6 months old!</p>
<p>We just received word from Offbeat Magazine that our album, Live from the Porch, has been reviewed in their September 2022 issue. We're pleased as can be reading over the kind words from writer, Jay Mazza. </p>
<p><a contents="See for yourself here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.offbeat.com/music/the-dirty-rain-revelers-live-from-the-porch-independent/" target="_blank">See for yourself here</a></p>
<p>"Both musicians play guitar, Matthew on <strong>searing electric</strong> and Melissa on acoustic and vocals, but the strength of the album is the <strong>combined power of the plaintive tones of her voice and the sheer anguish of some of Matthew’s solos</strong>. You can literally hear the isolation we all suffered through. <br>The songs were also clearly selected from the band’s vast repertoire to convey the very feelings the musicianship invokes. The album opens with Bob Dylan’s anti-capitalism polemic, “Masters of War.” The second cut, PJ Harvey’s “Desperate Kingdom of Love,” asks a listener to <strong>dig deep and choose love over fear</strong>. <br>Matthew is a master of tone utilizing a variety of effects to flesh out the tunes. At many points on the album, the two players sound like so much more than the sum of their parts." <a contents="Offbeat Magazine Review of Live from the Porch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.offbeat.com/music/the-dirty-rain-revelers-live-from-the-porch-independent/" target="_blank">Offbeat Magazine Review of Live from the Porch</a></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/70441262022-08-23T11:22:44-05:002022-08-23T11:22:45-05:00Milestones and Autumn Adventures<p>Hey friends! </p>
<p>The summer has flown by quickly, and we're already experiencing a (tiny) dip in temperatures here in The Shoals. </p>
<p>Earlier this month, we celebrated Melissa's birthday and our 15th wedding anniversary!! We went up to Nashville to enjoy some music and play some music ourselves. It feels like a pretty significant milestone for a couple of road-weary travelers. It also feels like we're just getting started. :) pictured below, sunrise in Nashville at a place called Love Circle. awwww </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/4ce23726225beb9ce93a7525ada1de4edfa4d5dc/original/los-ds-anniv-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>We also got to play a local event called First Friday Florence! Here's a<a contents=" clip from the performance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/eXlST6YWTGE" target="_blank"> clip from the performance</a>, captured by a fan, Jackie Flowers. The song is the latest incarnation of our song, It's Gonna Rain (which was on our Sweet Jones Home Vol. 1 album, circa 2015). <br>We're really loving this new version and are planning to record it for the next studio album. </p>
<p>In less than exciting updates, a 'bump in the road' happened at the end of July...our trusty in-town vehicle, Element, got into a very minor fender bender...everyone is fine, she still runs, but will need some front end work to be street legal again. Sigh. We'll have to wait on that project, as our next financial project includes making the next record!! (more on that at a later date). Fortunately, we have Doris (the van), and gas prices are beginning to go back down some. </p>
<p>Autumn is shaping up to be a very busy season for The DRR, and we're excited to travel and share the music. </p>
<p>Coming up next weekend, we return to Tupelo, MS: <br>Fri. Aug. 26th - 6pm at Amsterdam Deli, Tupelo </p>
<p>Next month, we head back to Nashville to attend Americana Fest and we have a non-showcase show that weekend as well. We'd gone to the free portions of the festival in 2019 and had so much fun that we bought passes to go in 2020...fortunately, the festival allowed us to forward our passes to 2022. And now that we're just down the road from the bright lights and big city, it's not such a trek to get up there. </p>
<p>In October, we have the most shows booked in one month than we've had since pre-2020. Very. Excited!! Some local, some regional, and at the end of October, we head back to <strong>TEXAS </strong>for a short run. </p>
<p>See our <a contents="full schedule here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">full schedule here</a> for all the details. </p>
<p>In other news, if you've read this far...<strong>THANK YOU!</strong>!! It means a lot to us to have folks like you out there listening, coming to shows, and sharing our music and story. <br>To that end, we want to bring <a contents="merch" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">merch</a> back into the fold; we haven't felt called to have merch for awhile, but we've signed up with a company who does print-on-demand and ships it out to you as you order it. <br>What kinds of things would you like to see in the merch store? <br>Do you have a design idea that you think would suit our vibe? <br>We'd love to hear from you. Let us know. </p>
<p>Until next time, as always... </p>
<p><strong>Be Safe, Be Kind, and BE LOVE!</strong></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/69877982022-06-06T11:31:11-05:002022-08-04T11:05:33-05:00Clarksdale + Podcast + Texas<p>Hey friends! </p>
<p>We had such a great time in New Orleans playing and catching up with folks! Thank you NOLA FAM!! Grateful for the good times and so glad to be back home as we look ahead to summer adventures. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/2f096309c183f28ad955fae7df8196d68e2785e3/original/img-4773.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>While we were in New Orleans, we had the chance to chat with David Johnson at Offbeat/Beat Cafe, a radio show and podcast on WHIV 102.3 <a contents="Listen to the interview here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.offbeat.com/podcasts/beat-cafe-david-kunian-of-new-orleans-jazz-museum-and-matthew-and-melissa-deorazio-of-the-dirty-rain-revelers/" target="_blank">Listen to the interview here</a> (we're the featured during second half of the program). </p>
<p>Coming up this weekend, we return to Clarksdale, MS to play at Shack Up Inn + Bluesberry Cafe. <br>Sat, June 11th - 8pm at Shack Up Inn <br>Sun, June 12th - 10am at Bluesberry Cafe </p>
<p>Later this month, we trek back to Texas, this time playing in Texarkana, Brenham and Richards, TX. <br>Fri. June 24th, 7pm at Twisted Fork, Texarkana, TX <br>Sat. June 25th, 6pm at Brazos Valley Brewery, Brenham, TX <br>Sun. June 26th, 3:30pm at West Sandy Creek Winery, Richards, TX </p>
<p>See our <a contents="full schedule here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">full schedule here</a> for more future dates (and windows of time when you might like to invite us over for a house concert soiree...you provide the space & friends, we provide the songs and the sound).</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/ed1881c27aff66b2de650c34c03adcf829415500/original/img-4815.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/69558592022-04-24T12:29:14-05:002022-08-04T11:05:33-05:00New Orleans in May + Album Update<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/63fbd5abed594f0871aa90ee31ea6e51a704b4c8/original/front-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></td> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/df539b8411ea54f48fcda8461172a5cf800c2b50/original/back-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></td> </tr>
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<p>Live from the Porch has been out for nearly two months now! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the music and we'd also love to know where you're listening to it (i.e. YouTube/Apple Music etc.) We're always curious how people are finding new music in the digital age. </p>
<p>We bounce between Apple Music and YouTube, and are subscribed to a variety of music-related websites and/or musician newsletters; we also discover quite a lot of music/new music friends through Instagram. </p>
<p>We put a handy guide on the <a contents="front page of our website" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">front page of our website</a> to where the music can be streamed from. If it's not listed there, just search The Dirty Rain Revelers, and you'll likely find it. </p>
<p>We had a really great run on our March tour through Texas and North Louisiana; next up in our travels, we head back to NEW ORLEANS!! We'll be there May 20-28, with a <a contents="variety of shows" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">variety of shows</a>, including a few market gigs on the North Shore! <br>SAVE THE DATES New Orleans friends - May 20th at Carnaval Lounge and May 27th at Carrollton Station. Both are EARLY SETS! We like the early slots since coming back from pandemic-induced hibernation. </p>
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<p>Thanks so much for listening!! We look forward to seeing y'all SOON!</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/69032622022-02-21T12:20:37-06:002022-02-21T12:20:38-06:00LIVE FROM THE PORCH - ALBUM RELEASE!<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/63fbd5abed594f0871aa90ee31ea6e51a704b4c8/original/front-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p> </td> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/df539b8411ea54f48fcda8461172a5cf800c2b50/original/back-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></td> </tr>
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<p><em><strong>IT LIVES!!!</strong></em> <br>We've been waiting for ages to share <em>Live from the Porch</em>!! <br>Many of you heard them live on Facebook when they emerged! <br>The songs chosen for Live from the Porch reflect the times we’ve all been living through, and yet have a timeless quality about them. <br>Forever fans of Bob Dylan, we chose to bookend the live album with two Dylan songs (Masters of War, 1963 and It’s Alright Ma, 1965). <br>These two songs set the tone for the mood of pandemic life and in particular, the mood of Summer 2020. </p>
<p>A limited run of <a contents="CDs are for sale" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">CDs are for sale</a> for those that still like to have this format; </p>
<p><a contents="Pre-save for Spotify streams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://show.co/dEDvYdT" target="_blank">Pre-save for Spotify streams</a> for our Spotify streamers; <br>whichever platform you prefer, our music will be here, there and everywhere MARCH 4TH! <br>Please follow/share as it helps our music get heard more... </p>
<p>Look for our <a contents="TOUR DATES" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">TOUR DATES</a> coming up in Texas and Louisiana! We have plenty of room in the schedule for house concerts/yard jams/coffee meetups...don't hesitate to give us a call or message either of us for catch up time. </p>
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<p>We look forward to seeing y'all in person very SOON! Thanks so much for everything!! </p>
<p>Be Safe, Be Kind, and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo Melissa & Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/68953162022-02-11T14:11:29-06:002022-02-11T14:11:29-06:00Live Album Announcement + Tour Time! - Spring 2022<p>Hi friends! </p>
<p>We received a blanket of snow in North Alabama to start the new year! Of course, it melted after a day, but it was a delightful vision to wake up to. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/dcb9d74c4d46cad735ba5f189d04ac02feb1cc76/original/img-0377.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>We're continuing to organize the invisible layers of the Live from the Porch album, and will be releasing it everywhere on MARCH 4TH!! More details TBA...we'll be sending out another email with album details :) <br>We did post a short teaser video here of one of the unreleased songs, <a contents="Where Is My Calm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/SuqEsdlMW3s" target="_blank">Where Is My Calm</a>? </p>
<p>We've signed up with a new merch company that offers print/ship on demand, so we don't have to keep lots of inventory and can have more variety. It's not live yet, we're still designing and figuring out what to put there. What kinds of merch would you be interested in? Tshirts, hoodies, mugs, water bottles..Have a design idea/design skills? <br>Let us know! </p>
<p>We're super excited to get back on the road again, NEXT MONTH!! <br>We've got a tour planned for March in Texas to promote the new Live album, and have some dates coming in May for NEW ORLEANS! It will mark a year since we moved away! <br>Check our calendar and save the dates </p>
<p>We got to play a show last Friday in Florence, AL at the iconic Swampers Bar & Grill. Little did we know, that the surprise/secret show happening after our set was a reunion show from a band that used to play regularly at a place called La Fonda (now closed). That band was where budding musicians such as Jason Isbell and Gary Nichols (both Grammy Winners now), got to hone their skills and learn from the elder musicians. They were both there to play, along with many special guests; Jason played the whole night with them as we sat just feet away from the stage. It was a unique, inspiring night. </p>
<p>In other fun news, we're excited to share that we were featured in the Hidden Gems collection of the online magazine, Nashville Voyager! Their mission is to promote artists, creatives and small businesses by providing a platform for highlighting hidden gems and sharing their stories. </p>
<p><a contents="Read the article here..." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/meet-melissa-deorazio-of-sheffield-alabama/" target="_blank">Read the article here...</a> </p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you in our travels! <br>Look for a special email from us soon for pre-save streaming links!! </p>
<p>Be Safe, Be Kind, and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo Melissa & Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
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<p>photo by A Southern Life, at Swampers Bar & Grill</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/68610482022-01-06T11:50:29-06:002022-01-06T11:50:29-06:00Nashville Voyager feature!<p>Super excited to share that we've been featured in the Hidden Gems collection of on the online magazine, Nashville Voyager! Their mission is to promote artists, creatives and small businesses by providing a platform for highlighting hidden gems and sharing their stories.</p>
<p>Read the article here...</p>
<p>https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/meet-melissa-deorazio-of-sheffield-alabama/</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/68317902021-12-06T13:35:26-06:002021-12-06T13:35:26-06:00'Old' Music Made 'New' - Winter 2021<p>Hey friends and family!! <br>We've come to the end of another long year, even stranger than the one before. We hope you all are feeling good as we come into these last weeks of '21. We're doing well and enjoying life in North Alabama, playing some and pondering lots. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/f3764179ba80adf6607d0a2e9b25f01b14ed41d7/original/img-9033a.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />We've just put up our first Christmas tree in our new/old home and feeling nostalgic and sentimental. We don't often put up a tree, as we're usually on the go and quite busy. We're relishing these quiet, winter days, though. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/1cf3942fbf493b11dba5b45b550ab4955ee5a084/original/img-8870.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_none" alt="" />This time of year has a way of asking you to review and reflect on adventures you lived before, and pondering hopes for adventures to come. On that note, we listened back to the <a contents="El DeOrazio EP" data-link-label="Music: Listen/ Download" data-link-type="page" href="/music-listen-download" target="_blank">El DeOrazio EP</a> (2013) and realized how good it still sounds, and wondered why haven't we shared it more? It's not currently on the streaming platforms, but we discovered that you can just download it right to your phone files and listen without having to open one of the music apps! How convenient?! (win-win, buying it directly from us means you support us 100% vs. .00318% aka streaming) <br><a contents="The El DeOrazio EP is available to download for $5" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/album/396343/el-deorazio" target="_blank"><em><strong>The El DeOrazio EP is available to download for $5</strong></em></a>. If you're in need of some electric blues, smokin' guitar, and the sounds of a band full of talented New Orleans musicians, this is what you need. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/b3492fe697302664334366153e32add61cb4d227/original/motr2-copyb.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" />Also in 'old music' reflections, we reviewed back to an unreleased album we made together in the Spring of 2007 in Austin, TX. In our first musical incarnation together, we were Melissa On The Rocks, aka MOTR, with Matthew on drums! Fast forward to August '07, we found ourselves as newlyweds in New Orleans, re-configuring our life and shelving the MOTR record to move forward with new adventures. It's a really fun, energetic time capsule of our early days playing music together. If you're into PJ Harvey, fast lyrics, and curious how Melissa sounded circa 2007 as a power-pop-punk sprite, this is your jam. <em><strong><a contents="Click here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/album/32685/m-o-t-r" target="_blank">Click here!</a> </strong></em></p>
<p>In the realm of adventures to come, we do have your Live from the Porch album in the works, and hope to have it released in Spring '22. We'll be playing some shows in Texas and Louisiana in March 2022 as well! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9c8205e3f94dadf2fa6cbbda59ae8b6aa3a7faf7/original/img-2419.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><a contents="Full calendar here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">Full calendar here</a> </p>
<p>Please take a moment to listen and download these previous releases; we'd love to hear your thoughts on these sounds! We look forward to sharing more music with you next year. </p>
<p>Keep well, stay safe and much love!! <br>Happy Holidays!! </p>
<p>Melissa & Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/67763752021-10-14T20:01:43-05:002021-10-14T20:02:13-05:00Seasonal Shifts - Autumn 2021<p>Hey friends and family, </p>
<p>A long overdue update here; as autumn leaves fall, seeds are being planted as well. These newsletters would ordinarily be a monthly note, but the months keep flying by quickly, and much of the plans we make end up changing. We're taking life one day at a time, as always. </p>
<p>We've enjoyed some consistency through all of this in the form of working on our house, making it our own, and exploring more of the Shoals. There are some really gorgeous nature spots in the surrounding areas. We've been making new friends here as well, and connecting with our new community. </p>
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<p>Matthew has been back to work on his Meditation Blues project, and has logged many pre-dawn hours of instrumental music recording. Some of you may remember his instrumental Facebook livestreams back in 2020. These sounds may show up as a digital release as well. </p>
<p>Some fun things on the horizon though - </p>
<p>We had a really fun day in a local studio, Bless Yr Heart, recording a special instrumental tune, by request. We're hopeful to make that a digital release in late 2021. </p>
<p>We've set up our home studio as well and have unpacked our recordings that we began in New Orleans last summer! We're beginning to make notes on what comes next there and deciding how we want to share those tunes as well. We're also looking into possible print-on-demand merch options...we'd love your input on what kinds of merch items you'd like to see - mugs/tees/hats etc...we do eventually want to have vinyl as an option, but aren't rushing into that at the moment. </p>
<p>As far as upcoming shows, we're adding and subtracting as the terrain shifts; we're keeping our web calendar up to date as we go. <br>We do see an uptick in shows for November and for a little Texas run in March 2022! Save the dates :) We might put together a Facebook livestream again this winter, but haven't decided when yet.</p>
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<p>Much love and many thanks to you all. <br>As always, in all things, <br>BE LOVE!!</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/66971902021-07-24T10:54:50-05:002021-08-05T12:21:53-05:00Navigating New Landscapes - July-Aug 2021<p>Hey folks! </p>
<p>We've been in our new home in the Muscle Shoals area now for a little over one month, enjoying the region and having a blast fixing up our new old house. As you can imagine, between pandemic-life, and the big move, our music calendar hasn't been filling up/being filled as much or as fast. </p>
<p>Melissa is slowly easing back onto the email train that booking shows requires. We imagine that it will take some time to get back to where we were pre-pandemic....but we also are continuing to take that time to re-evaluate where it is we want to be. We're also working on getting to a point where we can set up our home studio again and return to recording. An exciting aspect of living in the Shoals is that there are numerous recording studios here, so we may explore local options as well. </p>
<p>In the weeks ahead... </p>
<p>We'll be in Iowa with our friends Society of Broken Souls, playing a house concert with them on July 31st (Fairfield, IA). On our way to them, we'll be playing on July 28th at Iowa City Market.</p>
<p>Early September we'll be in Clarksdale, MS and then Mid-September finds us up the road in Nashville for the Americana Music Association's AmericanaFest. Hard to say what else we're up to between now and then, but we're just taking it one day at a time. In the meantime, while we're not sending as many newsletters, you can find us periodically on FB and Instagram, along with the occasional YouTube upload. Feel free to follow us on all the socials at @thedirtyrainrevelers </p>
<p>Much love and many thanks to you all. <br>Keep well, stay safe! </p>
<p>xoxo M&M </p>
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<p>L - At home with 'Bailey' <br>R - At home on the Tennessee River</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/66436842021-05-29T15:21:52-05:002021-08-05T12:22:18-05:00End of an Era - June 2021<p style="text-align: center;"><em>"We're Alabama bound, going to listen for the sound <br>of the Tennessee River and the songs she'll deliver" <br>- <a contents="Melissa DeOrazio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://melissadeorazio.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Melissa DeOrazio</a> -</em> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9ce0bdd43b4466696489b1aadc412c8be0bfd49a/original/img-1944.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Hey friends! </p>
<p>So much excitement bubbling up as the world begins to open up again and the weather begins to welcome us all outside for new adventures. <br>We hope y'all are doing well and feeling good about life in this season of warmth, more gatherings and welcoming back live music into your life. We are deeply grateful to have made it this far, mostly unscathed, and so excited to begin booking shows again. </p>
<p>The booking is slow-going at the moment, as our life is hurtling towards a very new chapter, in fact, we'd call it a new book altogether. <br><strong>WE'RE LEAVING NEW ORLEANS!!!!! </strong></p>
<p>For nearly 14 years, we've had the joy and blessing of living in the Haydel family home on Dublin Street in New Orleans. The Haydel brothers (no relation to the famous Haydel Bakery) built this house in the 1930's as a 2-family residence on a beautiful keystone lot. <br>It's been a magical place for us to grow songs, heal and feel at home in a way neither of us had felt before. We certainly had never kept one address for this long in either of our lives. <br>In that time, we've built a home recording studio, made 4 records and toured countless thousands of miles. <br>Another home and stabilizer of life in New Orleans has been our relationship and long-term employment with Whole Foods Market, where we've developed an expansive family network (Melissa since 2008, Matthew since 2010). This steady foundation has allowed us to build our music career, studio, health and wellness, and allowed us to travel all those miles. <br>We're so grateful for our time here and all the people and experiences, joys and sorrows, lows and highs....but as George Harrison sang, All Things Must Pass. <br>The Haydel family home has now been sold to a new family. <br>Pandemic life has found us searching for change and craving a quieter pace. <br>We're so excited to share that we've found our very own home, in an even older house (c.1918), in the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama. It's a beautiful place near the Tennessee River and will make for easier touring, as there are many musical towns within a 2-6 hour radius. </p>
<p>We're so grateful for our time in New Orleans and all the friendships we've cultivated here, and do look forward to returning one day as guests and musicians on the move. </p>
<p>Our last local-ish shows are next weekend, one being a private party, and the other is - <br><strong>Sunday, June 6th, 12-3pm <br>Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market <br>22161 Level Street, Abita Springs, LA </strong></p>
<p>We look forward to getting our new/old house situated and getting back to recording, and eventually touring again. We'll be taking it slow and steady, patient and persistent. We may not be traveling as far and wide right away, but know that we'll make it back to you, our friends and family, all in good time. </p>
<p>We love you, and are incredibly grateful for your presence and positive encouragement! We'll be sharing new music on the inter-webs as soon as it's ready, and hopefully we'll be bringing you some Live for the Porch livestreams again as well! </p>
<p>As always, in all things, BE LOVE!! <br>Thanks so much y'all!!! xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/f1c4a4baddbf2e458888dec5704919602d581f45/original/img-1514.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/de19f23cee8716556b565863b768f1f3c8cf0c99/original/29647155-58a2-4e6f-a89f-200bdcd01cb1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/78bb9c0c863e212115bd79280b0d548fab008d62/original/img-1132.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/66123482021-04-23T18:16:41-05:002021-05-04T09:45:04-05:00On the move and finding new grooves - May 2021<p>Hey friends, </p>
<p>As I'm sure you've been experiencing, we too are experiencing rapid changes and soul updates in these times. We're doing our best, as always, to stay rooted in love and remind each other to breathe through it all. </p>
<p>Progress on the live recording mixes are intermittent as we find the time to work on them. We are hopeful to have a digital release for you this summer...tbd. <br>As we look ahead toward the summer, we're looking forward to getting back on the road and exploring some new territory. <br>Progress on our beloved Doris (our transit van) is under way again as well, now that the weathers have shifted in our favor. Pics coming soon! </p>
<p>Coming up in the immediate weeks ahead - </p>
<p><strong>SUN APRIL 25TH - JEFFERSON, LA <br>POUR HOUSE SALOON 4-6PM </strong></p>
<p><strong>FRI & SAT MAY 7TH-8TH - AUSTIN, TX!!!! <br>THE DRISKILL - 7-9PM </strong><br>We make our joyful return, fully vaccinated, to downtown Austin, playing Friday AND Saturday night at The Driskill Hotel & Bar. </p>
<p><a contents="FULL CALENDAR HERE " data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">FULL CALENDAR HERE </a></p>
<p>What we've been listening to lately besides music, of course: <br><u>Podcasts:</u> <br>*<strong>Cocaine & Rhinestones</strong>: The history of 20th century country music (Tyler Mahan Coe is an incredibly thorough researcher, musician, witty writer and his delivery of these stories are incredible. We listened to season 1 a few years ago, and patiently waited for season 2, out now, and well worth the wait!) <br>*<strong>Morgan Harper Nicholls </strong>- She's an incredible poet, author, artist and musician with books, gifts, stationary and more, full of inspirational words and colors. You can find her on Instagram and through her website Garden24.co <br>*<strong>One by Willie</strong> - produced by Texas Monthly, this program features one Willie Nelson song, discussed with a different notable songwriter each week. It's incredible music history, legendary stories and of course, amazing music. </p>
<p>What podcasts/stories or music have you been listening to? </p>
<p>We so look forward to seeing you all in person as we can, and as our travels grow and expand again. Rebuilding tour paths after a year away may not happen as quickly as it all fell away, but we are patient and grateful for the journey, however it unfolds. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/88ff79034c8e7767f3845cacd51104d4dea3c3d2/original/life-itself.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />As always, in all things, BE LOVE!! <br>Thanks so much y'all!!! xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/068e97875a3299eddda4ff7f67823f756f22dce8/original/los-ds-2021-04.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/65809562021-03-21T19:03:02-05:002021-08-17T12:37:28-05:00Flowers Blooming Music Brewing - April 2021<p>Hey folks, </p>
<p>In case you missed our last newsletter, we're beginning to plan shows again, and are making a quick trip to TX for a beautiful house concert in Beaumont (7 Oaks Event Garden). Reply to this email if you'd like to rsvp your tickets. </p>
<p>From our last newsletter sent, about 140 email addresses (mostly yahoo, aol and sbcglobal), bounced and I had to delete them. So if you're reading this on our blog page, and wondering why we haven't emailed you in awhile...that's why. #2021 Also, I'm making this email very simplified because the web host/email site we use said some of our links were flags for spam. sigh. </p>
<p>We're feeling so hopeful now that spring is popping, weather is shifting, and vaccines are rolling out. We're patiently waiting our turn. </p>
<p>Check out our calendar for all the upcoming shows we've got so far. <br>Several New Orleans area shows, plus TX and Alabama. <br>We have so many new songs that we've been working on, and very excited to play them live, where they evolve and grow into their own completion, which usually leads us to a delivering a stronger recording performance for the (future) record. </p>
<p>We so appreciate each and every one of you who have stuck with us and take the time to read these updates. Let us know if there are creative elements you'd love to see from us. We're brainstorming more ways we can bring you light and joy. We'd love to hear your thoughts, answer your questions and put new, collaborative energy into all that we share. </p>
<p>As always, BE LOVE! <br>Thanks so much! xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/82002a4692f51230519d7dacd96d26cd9dcdc8e4/original/lmdl5169.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/65597922021-02-26T15:33:40-06:002021-02-26T15:33:40-06:00Let's forget February and skip to Spring<p>Hey folks,</p>
<p>As you may (or may not) have noticed, all that we thought Feb. was going to be...was not. <br>Blame it on winter/planets/health/mercury/moods/madness etc. Regardless, we have to pick up our pieces and keep moving forward. </p>
<p>We have to go forward through the fog one day at a time. We've had to reschedule/postpone and pause a lot in February.</p>
<p>But we're ready to rally.</p>
<p>Our La Divina Cafe show has moved to later in April, and our FB livestream is TBD. We'll announce on FB when the moment seems right without obstacles blocking our path. :)</p>
<p>Looking forward, the most exciting show we have coming up is in Beaumont, TX on Tuesday. April 6th at the 7 Oaks Event Garden. <a contents="Info here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1630998880408546" target="_blank">Info here </a></p>
<p><a contents="TICKETS HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.7oakseventgarden.com/store/p2/7_Oaks_Concert_Ticket__March-November_2021_Artists.html" target="_blank">TICKETS HERE</a> - RSVP and get your tickets in advance. (click the link and then click April 6 for us, and add to cart).</p>
<p>TX folks, make your plans! I know it's a Tuesday, so bring your tacos there! </p>
<p>It'll be the first time in over a year that we've been back to TX! </p>
<p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/64975532020-12-11T19:09:32-06:002020-12-11T19:09:32-06:00By Grace We Go into the Unknown<p>Hello dear friends and family, <br>2020 has been a heck of a year, to say the least!! <br>We're grateful to have made it this far (mostly) unscathed. Usually at the end of the year, we're reflecting on all the miles and smiles we've traveled and exchanged. Looking back at 2019, and even the beginning of 2020, it's hard to believe how busy we kept ourselves. We have appreciated the long moment of stillness to collect our thoughts and see where we're at. </p>
<p>We’ve managed to keep up our spirits despite the changes, challenges, and losses. We hope that you have as well. </p>
<p>One big change for us this year is that we sold our car and found DORIS, our home on wheels, tour van, and all around adventure vessel. HAVE SOUND, WILL TRAVEL! We’ll be spending the winter getting her built out for living in and working from. </p>
<p>We’re hopeful that summer 2021 finds us traveling and playing music for you all again, even if in smaller, outdoor settings. </p>
<p>While we haven’t been gigging or traveling hardly at all this year, we have stayed busy with writing songs, researching van life, and making music videos. If you didn’t catch us for our series of Facebook Livestreams, we've posted quite a number of them on <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube</strong></a>. Last year at this time, we were selling two guitars…well, they sold; and now two more of them are for sale, with demo videos posted on <a contents="Matthew's YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/1PdGD_QAfb0" target="_blank"><strong>Matthew's YouTube</strong></a> and Facebook as well. <br>The guitars we're currently selling are: Gretsch 6120 and the Supro Westbury. </p>
<p>From our YouTube, you can also find a playlist with Matthew's recent creative uploads - he has a channel where he’s been posting beautiful, sweeping, <a contents="instrumental short films" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/eKNFmaGIEiY" target="_blank"><strong>instrumental short films</strong></a>, which combine his solo live-looping sessions along with various montages and photos from our travels. </p>
<p>I hope you all are making resolutions to make time for self-care, to nurture the experiences that bring you joy, and to surround yourself with community that you find your soul drawn towards and uplifted by. It’s more important now than ever. (This paragraph was in our Dec 2019 newsletter, and it feels more relevant now than ever, so I’m including it again!) </p>
<p>We are so grateful for all of your love, support and encouragement, especially this year! </p>
<p>If you’re hungry for live music and have a yard and a few friends, we’d LOVE to come play for y’all this spring and summer! Please reach out and let us know. #HaveSoundWillTravel </p>
<p>Thanks so much y'all!!! xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/764ace925389e7dd77c43e7b24d9c06a47151111/original/img-5659.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/64925032020-12-05T13:50:46-06:002020-12-05T13:50:46-06:00Covington Porch Fest! Saturday, December 12th, 2-5pm <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Join us on the North Shore for the Covington Porch Fest! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Saturday, December 12th, 2-5pm </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>There will be 5 porches and 5 bands, all withing walking distance of each other. </strong></span><br>Bring a non-perishable food item to support the North Shore Food Bank. There will be collection containers at every porch! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>We will be set up and playing at 626 N. Jackson St. Covington, LA </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/91db55770950ba70be876a2086f01aea47d3479a/original/covington-porch-fest.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mask up and bundle up! </strong></span></p>
<p>BE SAFE and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/764ace925389e7dd77c43e7b24d9c06a47151111/original/img-5659.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/64630082020-10-25T14:15:27-05:002020-10-25T14:15:27-05:00VOTE! + Have Sound Will Travel - Oct/Nov 2020<p>Hey folks, </p>
<p>Thanks so much for opening our newsletter and taking a moment to read. I usually send these out around the beginning of the month, but life-at-large has found us less than a week away from Halloween and then Election Day! </p>
<p>By now, I hope you've voted early or mailed in your ballot, safe and sound. If you're voting on Election Day, I bid you much patience and grace as you take the time to stand in line to exercise your civic duty in these ever-important times. </p>
<p>I mentioned in our last newsletter that we were selling our Honda Element. Change of plans! <br>We're keeping her, as she's a trusty ol' gal and still has a lot of life left. BUT... <br>We sold the Chevy that's been our loyal tour vehicle the last 5+ years and found our tour van, aka <strong>DORIS!</strong> <br>All the stars and details aligned to let us know it was time to make the big decision and LEAP! <strong>Carpe Diem, right?! </strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/d1fc6a371f20417610a5418465e70f020905c3eb/original/img-5740.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></strong></p>
<p>We'll be spending the winter working on making her our happy-home-on-wheels (and working day-work to make it all possible since gigs are few and far between). <br>We're hoping by next summer, there will be more opportunity to play music for you all again safely. </p>
<p>On that note, HAVE SOUND, WILL TRAVEL! We've had the delight of being invited to play various yard concerts lately as the weather in Louisiana has leveled out to a nice fall temperature. We're heading up to North Louisiana to play a yard concert on Halloween!! </p>
<p>If you're looking ahead to spring/summer plans, we plan on traveling again, playing more outdoor events/festivals and yard concerts; if you'd like to bring us to your town, reach out to us. It's easier than you think. Just invite some friends over, maybe potluck-style, provide some electricity and space, and we'll bring our sounds and ourselves. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/764ace925389e7dd77c43e7b24d9c06a47151111/original/img-5659.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><strong>In other porch performance news.... <br>THURS. NOV. 5TH - 6PM-8PM <br>LA DIVINA CAFE - BATON ROUGE, LA </strong></p>
<p><strong>SAT. DEC. 12TH 2PM-5PM <br>PORCH FEST - COVINGTON, LA </strong><br>More info TBA...we'll be playing on someone's porch, along with several other artists playing on other porches, all within a walk-able neighborhood + food trucks and local art! </p>
<p>Much love to you all, </p>
<p>BE SAFE and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo M&M</p>
<p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/64252422020-09-04T16:19:41-05:002020-09-04T16:19:41-05:00The Center Cannot Hold - September 2020<p>What a heck of a month we've had (collectively) since our last newsletter! <br>Fires, storms, conventions and more social unrest. I have no doubt that these times will continue to be a pressurizer, forcing change in various ways, whether we like it or not. <br>Gratefully, we side-stepped the double gulf storms, though our hearts ache for the TX-LA regions impacted by the massive Hurricane Laura. <br>We've been enjoying our break from social media, and steady in the studio, mixing/editing and reading more. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/4eaee52fce9a9243831fb3bc24781c2849b3d727/original/img-3796.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>As W.B Yeats wrote in his poem, The Second Coming: </p>
<p><em><strong>"Turning and turning in the widening gyre <br>The falcon cannot hear the falconer; <br>Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; <br>Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, <br>The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere <br>The ceremony of innocence is drowned; <br>The best lack all conviction, while the worst <br>Are full of passionate intensity. <br>Surely some revelation is at hand." </strong></em></p>
<p>I also wanted to share what a fellow musician wrote in her recent newsletter, fitting for the times, whatever perspective you're viewing from: </p>
<p><em><strong>"Revolution is a long haul. It needs not just our outrage, but our calm attention. <br>It needs us to take naps, moisturize, leave time for the bread to proof. <br>It needs us to find the energy to keep working, even when we're bored, and flummoxed, and it isn't an election year. <br>Above all, it needs our love: not the splashy romance of a tryst, but the steady tenacity of a marriage. <br>If you're tired, sleep. If you're sad, cry. Then have a snack, put on a record, and find a way to love the people of this world. They aren't perfect, but they are all we've got." Carsie Blanton </strong></em></p>
<p>In personal/business-related news: WE'RE SELLING OUR 2005 HONDA ELEMENT!! <br>At 15 years old, she's only got (almost) 99K miles! <br>She needs a little TLC, and we need a real tour van with towing capacity. <br>If you or someone you know has a love of these unique vehicles, please let us know. <br>If you or someone you know is selling a newish-used van (passenger/cargo with towing capacity), please let us know. <br>Matthew put the listing on his FB here for quick viewing: </p>
<p>In local/outdoor performance news.... <br>we do have a couple dates coming up where we'll be playing music Live In Person! <br><em><strong>SAT. SEPT. 5TH - 9:30AM-11:30AM - <br>CAMELLIA CITY FARMERS MARKET - SLIDELL, LA </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>SAT. SEPT. 17TH - 6PM-8PM <br>LA DIVINA CAFE - BATON ROUGE, LA </strong></em></p>
<p><strong>You be you; put up your sails and let the winds of fate carry you. <br>Let go of the worry, let the path unfold, and trust where the heart leads you. </strong></p>
<p>Much love to you all, </p>
<p>BE SAFE and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo M&M </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9efa2af3359fa1e04dc9195087a64a2b8520c4d2/original/img-3063.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><br> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/63973782020-07-30T11:11:19-05:002020-07-30T11:11:19-05:00Melissa's 40th! + 20th Livestream Sat! + Slidell Market<p>Hey Friends! </p>
<p>We're nearly 5 months off the road now, the longest we've ever gone without regular gigging. We're both beginning to feel the effect of this in our playing, in our state of mind and our very approach to making music. Not an easy path to navigate, but we do our best to keep each other hopeful and inspired. <br>We're continuing to write and record (new album in 2021?); <br>To play and record our Facebook Live from the Porch Sessions (new live album 2021?); <br>And encouraging ourselves to explore more of the natural areas of our city and state, to get in the forest or near the lake whenever we can. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/1268519bf8cb18a79a35214a013dad5b49eb82a0/original/img-3344.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/39a82bce0d9712f232848b73d17158487df38d28/original/img-3329.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>(Photos by Melissa : City Park, New Orleans 2020) </strong></p>
<p>Another side effect of being off the road for this long, is that our outreach and fan growth has sort of plateaued. <br>We keep making more videos for YouTube and sharing via Facebook groups to reach new fans, but many of these social platforms almost require that you 'boost' your posts with advertising $$ so that they get seen. And we understand, business-commerce yada yada, but as musicians trekking our way through a pandemic, spending advertising $ is lower on the priority list. So with that said... </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span style="color:#9b59b6;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Melissa is turning 40 on August 3rd!! <br>Saturday is our <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">20th FB livestream</a>! (Aug 1st, noon central), <br>It will be a bit of an online birthday celebration. Join us! <br>(P.S. - Aug. 8th will be our last live-stream for a month-ish while we take time to fill the creative well and work on those albums we keep mentioning!) </strong></span></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/454d7e2e5c41dd71cddd56aa7b03379260685b17/original/mrs-d-marfa.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><strong>photo by Matthew DeOrazio - Marfa, TX March 2020 </strong></p>
<p><strong>Birthday gift ideas: </strong></p>
<p><a contents="Subscribe to our YouTube channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank"><strong>Subscribe to our YouTube channel</strong></a> - just since our last newsletter we've added 5 new videos! <br>We're currently at 75 subscribers; we have to have 1000 in order to monetize the channel; while we're quite far from that goal, every view-like-subscribe counts towards elevating the channel. </p>
<p><strong>Share <a contents="our page" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">our page</a> or <a contents="our videos" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" target="_blank">our videos</a> or <a contents="our music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/43tzpr2Fd707d0bzDdo7Fv" target="_blank">our music</a> with a friend who could benefit from some uplifting music. </strong><br>Music is such a healing balm, and sharing music with others helps us all to feel a little less alone in these strange and challenging times. We're so grateful to be able to share this gift with you all. </p>
<p><strong>Call in on a friend that you haven’t connected with in awhile. </strong><br>The power of community and connection, beyond opinions and party lines, is one of the essential ties that bind us together. So many of us feel more isolated than ever in this quarantine/socially-distant/rapidly changing time... </p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#9b59b6;"><em>Let music be thy medicine; let the sounds soothe thy soul. </em></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#9b59b6;"><strong>And most of all...BE LOVE! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/e6bf475db3c89d6c8fbb3eefe2defaeb95872573/original/image-7-26-20-at-9-49-am.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></strong></span></p>
<p>In local/outdoor performance news....we do have a couple dates coming up where we'll be playing music Live In Person! <br><strong>SAT. AUG. 15TH and SAT. SEPT. 5TH - 9:30AM-11:30AM - <br>CAMELLIA CITY FARMERS MARKET - SLIDELL, LA (just a short trek from NOLA). </strong></p>
<p>PS - another project we're working on is the search for a<strong> sturdy camper trailer</strong> (18-21 foot) that we can tow around the country and so we can get back on the road when music venues and house concert gatherings open up again . <br>If you happen upon one in your travels, or know someone selling one, feel free to email us the info. THANK YOU!!! </p>
<p>Thanks so much for the continued love, support and encouragement! It means the world to us! <br>We're so grateful to be in (virtual) community with you. </p>
<p><strong>BE SAFE and BE LOVE! </strong><br>xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/d0cdc335c16e09fddb081627550bb5b9acccd100/original/fullsizerender.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9efa2af3359fa1e04dc9195087a64a2b8520c4d2/original/img-3063.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_medium" alt="" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/63839582020-07-12T17:02:46-05:002021-11-04T12:17:02-05:00Podcast Feature + Special Livestream<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/508c2fc1592654ca47dd27e0b997a03831684fde/original/img-2884.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>*We're in the heat of the summer and so our continued Live from the Porch sessions have moved inside for now, as today's heat index is 115. We hope that wherever you are, you're staying cool, hydrated and patient. </p>
<p>*We'll be doing a special <a contents="Live from the Porch session this Friday, July 17th, at 6pm central time" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank"><strong>Live from the Porch session this Friday, July 17th, at 6pm central time</strong></a>. This is in collaboration with a really great movie theater/venue in Rochester, NY called <a contents="The Little Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleTheatreROC/" target="_blank">The Little Theatre</a>. We were originally scheduled to be up there as part of our tour, and so we just kept our same date with them, but they'll be sharing our livestream to their online audience. Yay technology! </p>
<p>*We've been featured on the podcast program called <strong>Rock Paper Podcast!</strong> This podcast, by Shane Presley, is based in St. Louis, MO. Pre-pandemic, we were scheduled to travel through there and be on his podcast, so we kept the date and did the interview via zoom. Another yay for technology! <br><a contents="You can watch it here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com/episodes/episode-825-the-dirty-rain-revelers/" target="_blank"><strong>You can watch it here</strong></a> (Or search Rock Paper Podcast on whichever podcast platform you use, i.e. stitcher/apple etc).</p>
<p>*We've added a few more videos to our YouTube collection, using edited video from our Live from the Porch sessions. <br><a contents="Like/Subscribe/Share!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank"><strong>Like/Subscribe/Share!</strong></a> </p>
<p><strong>Saturdays at 12pm CST - LIVE FROM THE PORCH </strong><br>We are continuing to stream live, every Saturday, on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>! <br>Visible to non-facelookers and posted to the page <br>after each performance. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/81b7fa8fc5543e7797dd6fb217fa4b3933e3524a/original/img-2760.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Thanks so much for the continued love, support and encouragement! It means the world to us! <br>We're so grateful to be in (virtual) community with you. </p>
<p>BE SAFE and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/d0cdc335c16e09fddb081627550bb5b9acccd100/original/fullsizerender.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/63488602020-06-10T13:16:01-05:002020-06-10T13:16:01-05:00June 2020 - The Times They Are A'Changing<p>Hello Friends, </p>
<p>Such incredible and intense times we are living through. These last couple of weeks (or so) have been unprecedented and are shifting the consciousness in significant ways. </p>
<p>It's sometimes hard to know what to say right away, so we've spent a lot of time reading, listening, sighing, meditating, and learning. The journey towards Unity and healing centuries-old injustices will not be remedied in a day, a week, nor months. This will be a life-long process that we all take part in. </p>
<p>We are grateful that we have music as a tool of expression and release. </p>
<p>This past Saturday, we book-ended our live-stream session with two Bob Dylan protest songs, and donated our live-stream tips to the New Orleans Safety and Freedom Fund. (Their mission: “Together, we will make New Orleans a safer, more equitable place to live, by redesigning the role money plays in the criminal justice system.”) </p>
<p>Thank you so much for tuning in, for listening and as always, for your love and support!! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Matthew spent the weekend editing and mixing audio+video for one of those songs, and we've posted it here! <br><a contents="IT'S ALRIGHT MA (I'M ONLY BLEEDING) " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/3OZ76UIhxwo" target="_blank"><span class="font_xl"><strong>IT'S ALRIGHT MA (I'M ONLY BLEEDING) </strong></span></a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/3OZ76UIhxwo" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/4e375ca580073493be12a948ed8b0d84991c750c/original/fb-live-2020-06.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_medium" alt="" /></a>Please like/subscribe/share the video if you feel so inspired and moved to do so. </p>
<p>There are links in the video description of places you can donate and petitions to sign. And there are many articles and resources online to read up on the various ways we can work towards becoming an anti-racist society. </p>
<p>"Do what you can with you've got, even if it's not a lot, a lot can be done. <br>Now is the time to activate, educate, elevate and love vs hate." <br>Melissa DeOrazio </p>
<p>Saturdays at 12pm CST - LIVE FROM THE PORCH <br>We are continuing to stream live, every Saturday, on Facebook! <br>Visible to non-facelookers and posted to the page <br>after each performance. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>NEXT IN-PERSON SHOW! <br>Sunday, June 14th - 7-9pm <br>Maglieaux's Riverfront Restaurant <br>805 Washington St. <br>Natchitoches, LA </strong></span></p>
<p>Thanks so much for the continued love, support and encouragement! It means the world to us! <br>We're so grateful to be in (virtual) community with you. </p>
<p>BE SAFE and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/d0cdc335c16e09fddb081627550bb5b9acccd100/original/fullsizerender.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_medium" alt="" /> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/63371902020-05-31T14:00:04-05:002021-11-04T12:16:06-05:00Facebook Live continues every Sat. 12pm central time<p>We've been enjoying playing every week for you, live from our porch (or living room), 10 weeks and counting now!</p>
<p>We're filming and recording these sets as well, for YouTube and for a future digital release. </p>
<p>Thanks so much for the ongoing support!</p>
<p>Here's a recent performance, featuring our cover of <strong><a contents="Bob Dylan's Can't Wait" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/x9R2rB-FSHA" target="_blank">Bob Dylan's Can't Wait</a>.</strong></p>
<p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/63081402020-05-07T14:55:05-05:002020-05-07T15:01:34-05:00May 2020 homebound news<p>Link to May 2020 newsletter....for your reading pleasure :)</p>
<p><a contents="http://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/campaigns/614708" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/campaigns/614708" target="_blank">http://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/campaigns/614708</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/d0cdc335c16e09fddb081627550bb5b9acccd100/original/fullsizerender.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/62712832020-04-03T21:19:50-05:002020-04-06T16:39:58-05:00April 2020 - Stay Home Stream Dreams<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/901a730d8ed060738294fa6d8ed491a5a84207fc/original/img-9363.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Hey friends, </p>
<p>We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy out there. It's a wild world and full of new information daily. It can be quite overwhelming, and I know you all are having your own unique challenges adjusting to this current wave. </p>
<p>We're doing our best to stay upbeat and motivated, and limiting our news consumption; We always turn to music to uplift us when we get too caught up in the turbulence. </p>
<p>And we take turns uplifting each other, because as we're still human, earthly matters can sometimes bring us down. </p>
<p>We'd love to hear from you and how you're fairing in these stay at home times. What's making you laugh, how you're spending your time, what's inspiring you about these times, what's been the hardest part of this time. </p>
<p>We miss the road, but are definitely enjoying the down time to catch up on home-life and dive into our creative wells. <br>And we so miss performing for you all! So we have started two weekly sessions online - </p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/7418a214286ab3aff982b976aabaad616c655c06/original/img-0854.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Saturdays at 12pm CST - LIVE FROM THE PORCH </strong><br><a contents="We'll be streaming live on Facebook!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">We'll be streaming live on Facebook!</a> <br>If you're not on FB, no worries; we're going to figure out how to share it to YouTube eventually; In the meantime, we do have some new videos posted there from Marfa and Alpine, TX. <br><a contents="Click to Subscribe to the DRR YouTube channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">Click to Subscribe to the DRR YouTube channel</a> </p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/77011fc03f54d9e1fc3055c1d9f4d40a8f016b86/original/img-0936.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Wednesdays at 9am CST - Yoga and meditation music </strong>with our other incarnation, <a contents="Surya Revelers, also streamed on Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SuryaRevelers/" target="_blank">Surya Revelers, also streamed on Facebook</a>; We're also in the process of filming and recording yoga/meditation videos that we can share to our <a contents="Surya Revelers YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG10NmoLNpnakFTIsx5Hvrw" target="_blank">Surya Revelers YouTube</a>. If you're interested, please subscribe to the channel. </p>
<p>Another streaming time slot we just picked up - <br><a contents="Thursday, April 9th at 3:00pm CST BAYOU BOOGALOO live-streaming " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/BayouBoogaloo/events/" target="_blank"><strong>Thursday, April 9th at 3:00pm CST <br>BAYOU BOOGALOO live-streaming </strong></a></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/160501031840192/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/160501031840192/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/160501031840192/</a><br><br>We're hopefully streaming with other venues that we were booked with before as well. We'll keep you posted here. </p>
<p>If you're curious how we've been spending our time, a typical day looks like this: </p>
<p>Morning time: AM beverages; Mr. on guitar looping, and sometimes on Instagram Live from the porch; Mrs. on the yoga mat, moving and meditating. </p>
<p>Late Morning: Breakfast; begin work on the project of the day; sometimes this is playing/recording music; sometimes filming yoga sessions for Surya Revelers page; or editing videos for the Internets. :) </p>
<p>Late afternoon: a snack and then some fresh air, either in the neighborhood or one of our various parks (and yes, we're staying socially distant while out in the world!) </p>
<p>Evening: Mr. continues work on whatever project; Mrs. makes something delicious; and then we RELAX by watching movies or music videos or something funny. </p>
<p><strong>Other fun things we're pondering: <br>We've started a Patreon page <a contents="(this is the link to us but it's not quite live yet)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers" target="_blank">(this is the link to us but it's not quite live yet)</a> - </strong><br>We'd love to know what kinds of exclusive-access things you'd like to see/hear from us (exclusive meaning that only Patreon subscribers get to enjoy...or get to enjoy in advance). <br>Examples include things like bonus content; new music in advance of record releases; special cover tunes; poem photos by Mrs. D; digital bonus tracks; etc.... </p>
<p>If you're not familiar - Patreon is a membership platform that provides business tools for creators to run a subscription content service. It allows creators and artists to earn a monthly income by providing exclusive rewards and perks to their subscribers. <a contents="More about Patreon here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://patreon.com/about" target="_blank">More about Patreon here</a> </p>
<p>If you're wondering about other various ways you can contribute to and support our musical offerings: </p>
<p>*Buy <a contents="merch " data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">merch </a><br>*Subscribe to our YouTube channel and/or share videos with your friends <br>*Listen and share on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon <br>*Like our FB page and share with your friends </p>
<p>By directly donating: <br><a contents="VENMO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://venmo.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">VENMO</a> </p>
<p><a contents="PAYPAL " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">PAYPAL </a></p>
<p>Thanks so much for being the lovely people that you are! We're so grateful to be in (virtual) community with you and look forward to sharing more with you soon. </p>
<p>Until then, STAY HOME, BE SAFE and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/b0a233f9285e6f93f554e59afc7626da31f8436c/original/drr-marfa-open.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Photo by The DRR - Marfa, TX at the Marfa Open; March 2020</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/62514972020-03-16T21:07:06-05:002020-03-30T17:05:54-05:00March Madness + cancellations and hibernations<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/901a730d8ed060738294fa6d8ed491a5a84207fc/original/img-9363.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Hey friends, </p>
<p>We've come to the end of our Escape MG tour, which has turned into Escape CV. Strange times indeed. <br>We were lucky that none of our traveling shows were cancelled, but it looks like the next few weeks will be 'hide and hibernate' time. How quickly things change...It'll be a good time to work on new songs and recordings! </p>
<p>We've posted two videos that we captured from out in West Tx <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>We had such an amazing time out west, and want to thank all of our friends and fans for their kindness, generosity and hospitality along the way. All of you help us make this path possible. <br>We're home and resting us for a couple days before we dig in to making some music at home, and hopefully sharing that with you all, virtually. ;) </p>
<p>Check our <a contents="calendar " data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">calendar </a>and <a contents="FB " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheDirtyRainRevelers/events/" target="_blank">FB </a>for updates - New Orleans is in full safety mode, as is much of the country at this point, so all those gigs we told you about last month, well it looks like we're staying home now. <br>We're hoping for the best for everyone, and know that this pandemic is affecting many industries, not just musicians. </p>
<p>But there are other ways you can contribute to and support our musical offerings: </p>
<p>*<a contents="Buy merch" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">Buy merch</a> - we have 3 small and 3 XL tshirts left before we're sold out (we'll be designing a new tshirt to roll out this summer). <br>We've got CD's, of course, plenty of those, all three albums! And <a contents="downloads" data-link-label="Music: Listen/ Download" data-link-type="page" href="/music-listen-download" target="_blank">downloads</a> too!</p>
<p>*Subscribe to our <a contents="YouTube channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> and/or share videos with your friends <br>*Listen and share on <a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dirty-rain-revelers/1440920749" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, <a contents="Spotify " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/43tzpr2Fd707d0bzDdo7Fv" target="_blank">Spotify </a>and <a contents="Amazon " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Dirty-Rain-Revelers/dp/B07K1L2HMW" target="_blank">Amazon </a><br>*Like our <a contents="FB page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">FB page</a> and share with your friends<br>*Donate via <a contents="PayPal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.paypal.me/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">PayPal</a> or <a contents="Venmo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.venmo.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">Venmo</a></p>
<p>As of this writing, our podcast "appearance" seems to be still on, but will be virtual; this may change how you see it stream live on their FB page, but may be posted after the fact. </p>
<p>Wed. March 18th at 4pm CST - We'll be interviewed on and performing a few songs for the the <a contents="It's New Orleans Happy Hour" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/NOLAHappyHour/" target="_blank">It's New Orleans Happy Hour</a> podcast, which will be live-streamed to Facebook. </p>
<p>Speaking of streaming, we'll be doing some Facebook Live and Instagram Live performances coming up; we'll let you know a couple days ahead when we'll be posting those. </p>
<p>We'll do our best to keep you informed when we know about what the future of gigs looks like. </p>
<p>Until then, keep your hands clean, and BE SAFE and BE LOVE! <br>xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br> </p>
<p>photos by Los D's in La Cienega, NM 2020</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/fbf222a2a5d1419694fcf4be722247d52394867e/original/img-9370.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/23155a976bf68acf2d962745f935fb4e8bfe1718/original/mrsd2020.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/62324462020-02-29T11:44:55-06:002020-03-06T18:25:00-06:00NM+TX + Ogden + Rock & Rouge - March 2020<p>Happy Leap Year! </p>
<p>We're currently in Bisbee, AZ on our way to NM next and in the midst of our Escape Mardi Gras tour in the Great Southwest! <br>We're enjoying the desert air and meeting many kind folks along the way. <br>It's good to hit the refresh button periodically and breathe in new landscapes...essential to the creative impulse. </p>
<p>March isn't just the name of the month, it's the action to describe the happenings! <br>March is the fullest calendar we've seen yet for music land and we're so incredibly grateful and excited to be able to share all this music, joy and kindness with you all. Thank you all for being a part of this journey! </p>
<p>Upon our return from tour land, we've got some amazing shows to return to back in Louisiana! </p>
<p>Wed. March 18th at 4pm CST - We'll be interviewed on and performing a few songs for the the It's New Orleans Happy Hour podcast, which will be live-streamed to Facebook from the Maple Leaf in New Orleans. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a contents="THUR. MARCH 19TH - OGDEN AFTER HOURS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/184762105961839/" target="_blank">THUR. MARCH 19TH - OGDEN AFTER HOURS</a>, 6-8PM - 925 CAMP ST. <br>It's an honor and a delight to be showcasing our music at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. <br><a contents="TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/the-dirty-rain-revelers/" target="_blank">TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE</a></strong> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/8e68f6cd7a59d1ed7e37712a7dd9bb87290bec3a/original/img-6541.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong><a contents="Sat. March 21st - The Rock &amp; Rouge Women's Music &amp; Food festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/630010484401988/" target="_blank">Sat. March 21st - The Rock & Rouge Women's Music & Food festival</a> on in Lafayette Square, downtown New Orleans <br>Catch our BAND SET! 11:55am-12:35pm; Then catch Matthew with Shawn Williams right after us! Tons of music and food all day, so come make a springtime day of it at Lafayette Square! And Melissa will be on the afternoon panel of speakers at 2pm!<br><a contents="Tickets available here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://neworleans.boldtypetickets.com/events/105770343/the-rock-rouge-womens-music-food-festival-beyond" target="_blank">Tickets available here</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/5336ef3b300f09fbdbcd2fc9fe1851dbf2b6f5f3/original/rocknrouge-march.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>MORE MARCH SHOWS:</strong> <br>Sun. March 22 - Third Street Songwriter Festival in Baton Rouge, LA (12PM) <br><a contents="Thur. March 26 - Egan's Bar in Tuscaloosa, AL " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/114571489866478/" target="_blank">Thur. March 26 - Egan's Bar in Tuscaloosa, AL </a>(10PM) <br><a contents="Fri March 27 - DMac's - New Orleans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1619354338217813/" target="_blank">Fri March 27 - DMac's - New Orleans</a> (6-8:30PM) </p>
<p><a contents="Sat. March 28th - The Wurst Biergarten - Lafayette, LA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/121134342594963/" target="_blank">Sat. March 28th - The Wurst Biergarten - Lafayette, LA</a> (10PM) <br>with special guest Cristina Vane (Nashville-based artist) </p>
<p><a contents="Sun. March 29th - BMC - New Orleans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/199214884815063/" target="_blank">Sun. March 29th - BMC - New Orleans</a> (12PM-2:30PM, daytime!!) <br>with special guest Cristina Vane (Nashville-based artist) </p>
<p><a contents="Mon. March 30th - Gasa Gasa - New Orleans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/208084363648704/" target="_blank">Mon. March 30th - Gasa Gasa - New Orleans</a> 9pm <br>with Paris Achenbach (NOLA) and Norman Baker (Seattle) </p>
<p>We hope to see you at one ore more of these magical happenings... <br>Thanks so much y'all!!! xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/61859292020-01-27T18:34:36-06:002020-01-27T18:34:36-06:00Escape Mardi Gras tour + Ogden Museum 3/19<p>Hello friends near and far! </p>
<p>Mardi Gras season is upon us in New Orleans! Which means the busier season for us, gratefully. </p>
<p>We're escaping the bulk of Mardi Gras this year and heading out west. We'll be home for a few of the special, early parades, and leaving just before it gets extra-extra here in New Orleans. We're so excited to revisit some of our spots in AZ and NM and explore more of West TX. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/1e73b039ae6c59325e414145f365a33c2232c71b/original/mg-tour-2020.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>We do have some local shows to highlight between now and then - </p>
<p>Tues. Jan 28th - 7-9pm - The Starlight - 817 St. Louis in the French Quarter, NOLA <br>Thur. Jan 30th - 6-8pm - La Divina Italian Cafe - Baton Rouge, LA <br>Sat. Feb 1st - 12pm on WHIV FM - The Art of Kindness show with Noelani Musicaro <br>Thur. Feb 6th - 6-8:30pm - Carnaval Lounge - St. Claude Ave, NOLA <br>Thur. Feb 13th - 8pm ish - Sidney's Saloon - 1200 St. Bernard Ave. NOLA - with traveling Americana couple Harper and Lee </p>
<p>If you have a moment, take a look at our <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">calendar</a> and see where we’re headed, and hopefully we cross paths somewhere along the way. </p>
<p>Then we return from the Escape Mardi Gras tour for a couple of big shows at home.... </p>
<p>Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 19th for the Ogden After Hours series. <br>It's an honor and a delight to be showcasing our music at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/8e68f6cd7a59d1ed7e37712a7dd9bb87290bec3a/original/img-6541.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We'll be interviewed on and performing a few songs for the the It's New Orleans Happy Hour podcast, which will be live-streamed to Facebook from the Maple Leaf in New Orleans on Wed. March 18th at 4pm CST. </p>
<p>That same week in March, we're part of another big show - The Rock & Rouge festival on Sat. March 21st in Lafayette Square. <br>(Time tba, we'll let you know in next month's newsletter) </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/2fcd145349c7a55a348a21e041eb80278aa304de/original/rockrougeadflier.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Big, huge thanks to everyone along the way for hosting us, supporting shows, helping in the various ways you do with words of encouragement, hope and hugs, house shows and the everything-everything. </p>
<p>If your town isn't listed on our calendar, send us a message and let us know you'd like us to come play for you! #HaveSoundWillTravel - We love playing house concerts and gatherings (and festivals too! If you know of a festival we should be playing, send us a message!) </p>
<p>Thanks so much y'all!!! xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/60364672019-12-22T08:15:00-06:002019-12-22T08:15:23-06:00Happy 2020 + Save the Date + Tours ahead<p>HAPPY 2020!! <br>We're so excited to be in a new decade! It feels more significant and hopeful than just entering a new year. </p>
<p>After trekking over 23K miles just in tour miles (!!), we're winding down December with a little bit less to do-ness. Somehow, that's more miles than we traveled in 2018, even though we went all the way to the PNW and back. </p>
<p>We officially started Sweet Jones (former band name) in 2009 and it’s amazing to look back on the last ten years of growth, exploration and change. We’re hopeful as ever for what the next decade brings. </p>
<p>We've been steady at the helm, working towards a more full-time status of gigging and touring. YAY!!! <br>We're filling up the 2020 calendar with all kinds of new places and new adventures! </p>
<p>If you have a moment, take a look at our calendar and see where we’re headed, and hopefully we cross paths somewhere along the way. <br><a contents="www.thedirtyrainrevelers.com/calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">www.thedirtyrainrevelers.com/calendar</a> </p>
<p>We've got some local and regional shows coming in January, as well as a Yoga Music Mantra workshop in Lafayette, LA (1/18/2020) - The theme is on Renewal, Radiance, and Hope - elements we all need as we enter a new decade. More info here: <a contents="www.acadianayoga.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.acadianayoga.com" target="_blank">www.acadianayoga.com</a> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/7dceb6540d6bdf843bded55ea927f02c3aa97334/original/sr-smaller.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Mid-Feb to mid-March finds us escaping Mardi Gras to some degree and traveling out to the great Southwest. <br>Then we return from that tour for a big show at home.... </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mark your calendar for March 19th at Ogden Museum for the <a contents="Ogden After Hours series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ogdenmuseum.org/events/category/ogden-after-hours/" target="_blank">Ogden After Hours series</a>. <br>It's an honor and a delight to be showcasing our music at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. </strong></span> </p>
<p>We've got some new videos posted on YouTube and are in the market to sell two guitars - nothing wrong with making space in the New Year for new expressions. <br>Demo videos are posted there of the Fender Jazzmaster and the Supro Hampton. <br>Feel free to subscribe on YouTube as well, if you'd like - <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers </a></p>
<p>We’re now 2 years into our radio show on local, community supported station WHIV – We’re on the air at 7pm every Wednesday – Killin’ the Blues with Los DeOrazios – <a contents="stream online at whivfm.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whivfm.org" target="_blank">stream online at whivfm.org</a> </p>
<p>Big, huge thanks to everyone along the way for hosting us, supporting shows, helping in the various ways you do with words of encouragement, hope and hugs, house shows and the everything-everything. </p>
<p>I hope you all are making resolutions to make time for self-care, to nurture the experiences that bring you joy, and to surround yourself with community that you find your soul drawn towards and uplifted by. These are a few of our favorite things. </p>
<p>If your town isn't listed on our calendar, send us a message and let us know you'd like us to come play for you! #HaveSoundWillTravel - We love playing house concerts and gatherings (and festivals too! If you know of a festival we should be playing, send us a message!) <br>Thanks so much y'all!!! xoxo M&M <br>Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/fabffa22ba704698cc3ef9a48932249d44072c7a/original/los-ds-fl-beach-sun-2019.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/60035842019-12-10T22:43:52-06:002019-12-10T22:43:52-06:00December - Alabama/TX/NOLA<p>Happy Holiday times! <br>We're so pleased to be winding down 2019. <br>I hope you all are making resolutions to make time for self-care, to nurture the experiences that bring you joy and to surround yourself with community that you find your soul is drawn towards and uplifted by. These are a few of our favorite things... </p>
<p>After trekking over 23K miles just in tour miles (!!), we're winding down December with a little bit less to do-ness. Somehow, that's more miles than we did last year, even though we went all the way to the PNW and back. We've been steady at the helm, working towards a more full-time status of gigging and touring. YAY!!! </p>
<p>Big, huge thanks to everyone along the way this past year for hosting us, supporting shows, helping in the various ways you do with words of encouragement, hope and hugs, house shows and everything everything. North Carolina and Nashville get some extra special shout outs due to the recent magical-ness of the experiences and people there. And of course, our folks in New Mexico who have welcomed us these last 5!! summers now. </p>
<p>In a bit of sad news, the amazing guitar builder, musician and artist, Gerard Melancon passed away in November. Matt has been a long-time fan of Melancon Guitars, meticulously crafted out in Thibodaux, LA. We had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with him at his studio and he's worked on Matt's Melancon Cajun Gentleman. His bright, positive and beautiful soul will be missed. Don't count Melancon Guitars out just yet, though. Gerard had a long-time protege who may be able to keep the flame alive. And Matt will be keeping the flame alive as well, through his playing of his longtime #1, the Cajun Gentleman (named Carmelita), and his Pro Artist T (named T-Beaux). </p>
<p>We're looking forward to spending some time with Melissa's TX relatives at the end of December and playing downtown Austin's Driskill Hotel. </p>
<p>On the NOLA front, if you find yourself missing Matt's hummingbird hands (aka fancy guitar stylings), catch him often around town with Shawn Williams. </p>
<p>UPCOMING SHOWS: </p>
<p>Thurs. Dec. 5th, 7-9pm - Singin' River Live - Florence, AL </p>
<p>Fri. Dec. 6th, 10pm - The Ravenite Pizzeria - Fairhope, AL </p>
<p>Sat Dec. 7th, 11am-4pm - Love Light Sacred Space - New Yoga Studio grand opening event; we'll be playing two mini-sets - 1pm as Surya Revelers (music for yoga/meditation); and 3pm as The DRR (uplifting roots-rock) </p>
<p>Sat. Dec. 7th, 6:30-7:30pm Hippie Kitchen (HK NOLA) - Dinner and Music at this lovely, veggie-friendly, organic/local-based restaurant in Jefferson, LA (really only a couple miles beyond the parish line lol) </p>
<p>Sat. Dec 21st, 6:30-8pm - Hippie Kitchen (HK NOLA) </p>
<p>Thur. Dec 26th, 8-10pm - The Driskill Hotel - Austin, TX </p>
<p>Full listings and show details here </p>
<p>If we don't see you before the close of 2019, then we wish you a Happy New Year and 2020 vision! </p>
<p>Thanks so much y'all!!! <br>xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
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<p>102.3 FM WHIV - Killin' the Blues with Los DeOrazios - airs at 7pm CST on Wed's - Stream Online</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/59447162019-10-30T22:22:32-05:002019-10-31T07:50:52-05:00Nola/Nashville Shows + New Videos Posted!<p>Happy All Saints Day! <br>Of course, in New Orleans, it's all Saints, all the time, lol (#whodat !) </p>
<p>We have been enjoying our autumn road adventures and collecting new friends and fans along the way. <br>We seem to have such an affinity for Tennessee, and are going back up to <strong>Nashville November 9th to play a BAND SHOW!</strong> at the groovy place called <a contents="Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/1355120627998936/" target="_blank">Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge</a>. SO EXCITED!! <br><br>We actually have a new song called Take Me to Tennessee that will be on a future album. <br>(No, we're not going into the studio just yet, and no, we're not headed for the hills or leaving our steady homestead of New Orleans...at least not permanently...but the road seems to call upon us more often these days.) </p>
<p>We've been setting up for video for our last several shows and Matthew has been busy editing and uploading songs to our <a contents="YouTube Channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>. <br>I've updated our website video pages too, so you can watch the videos there as well - <br><a contents="Duo Performances" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" target="_blank">Duo Performances</a> <br><a contents="Band Performances" data-link-label="BAND PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/band-performances" target="_blank">Band Performances</a> </p>
<p>Let us know what you think and if you have any requests for songs you'd like to see us play/post, do let us know. <br>In the meantime, we'll see you at the... </p>
<p><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS:</strong> </p>
<p><a contents="Fri 11/1 - 9pm: Starlight Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/702863550211562/" target="_blank">Fri 11/1 - 9pm: Starlight Lounge</a> - Song Swap with Lynn Drury and Shawn Williams! <br>817 St. Louis St, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA </p>
<p><a contents="Thur 11/7 - 10pm: Egan's Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/847163772344314/" target="_blank">Thur 11/7 - 10pm: Egan's Bar</a> <br>1229 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL </p>
<p><a contents="Sat 11/9 - 10pm: Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/965050057170216/" target="_blank">Sat 11/9 - 10pm: Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge</a> <br>102 E Palestine, Madison, TN (just beyond East Nashville) <br>BAND SHOW! with our bassist/WHIV captain, MarkAlain Dery + Nashville drummer Sam Wiseman</p>
<p><a contents="Sat 11/16 - 12pm - WTUL New Orleans " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wtulneworleans.com/" target="_blank">Sat 11/16 - 12pm - WTUL New Orleans </a><br>We're going on the Folk Show with Mark Tobler to talk about our shows <br>with our friends <a contents="Tough Old Bird who are on tour " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tougholdbirdmusic.com/tour/" target="_blank"><strong>Tough Old Bird who are on tour </strong></a>in support of their latest album, The Old Great Lakes </p>
<p><a contents="Sat 11/16 - 8pm: The Willow Atchafalaya" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1642964405837376/" target="_blank">Sat 11/16 - 8pm: The Willow Atchafalaya</a> <br>2236 Atchafalaya River Hwy. Butte La Rose, LA <br>with our friends from Upstate NY, TOUGH OLD BIRD </p>
<p><strong><a contents="Sun 11/17 9pm: Carnaval Lounge " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/965050057170216/" target="_blank">Sun 11/17 9pm: Carnaval Lounge </a>(formerly Siberia) <br>2227 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA <br>with our friends from Upstate NY, TOUGH OLD BIRD! <br><a contents='"Wiser Cause" from our last time at Carnaval Lounge' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/7-3KS1Js7wc" target="_blank">"Wiser Cause" from our last time at Carnaval Lounge</a></strong> </p>
<p><a contents="Thur. 11/21 - 8pm - Portside Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/542915942918346/" target="_blank">Thur. 11/21 - 8pm - Portside Lounge</a> <br>3000 Dryades, NOLA <br><a contents='"Who Will Be Your Spark" from our last time at Portside Lounge' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/0jiwe4_KnSc" target="_blank">"Who Will Be Your Spark" from our last time at Portside Lounge</a> </p>
<p><a contents="Full listings and show details here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/calendar" target="_blank">Full listings and show details here</a> </p>
<p>Thanks so much y'all!!! <br>xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </p>
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<p>102.3 FM WHIV - Killin' the Blues with Los DeOrazios - airs at 7pm CST on Wed's - <a contents="Stream Online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://whivfm.org/listen" target="_blank">Stream Online</a></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/59158082019-10-04T15:42:30-05:002019-10-04T15:42:30-05:00October Events - NOLA, MS, Tenn. and N. Carolina!<p>Hey Folks! </p>
<p>That last month flew by, and as of this writing, it's still summer in New Orleans for at least another week. (92 degrees today!)</p>
<p>Our new time slot on the radio show (102.3FM WHIV) is going well and we're in the midst of the <a contents="FALL FUND DRIVE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://whivfm.org/support" target="_blank">FALL FUND DRIVE</a> for the station; I'm sure you're very familiar with this tune wherever you listen to your Community-Supported Public Radio.<br>The station is having an <a contents="open house event this Saturday" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1733342280142638/" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>open house event this Saturday</strong></span></a> (tomorrow!) at the station - 2762 Orleans Ave. Come on by and see the station, meet the DJ's and find out what this station is about (Human Rights and Social Justice!). <br>We'll be playing a few tunes with station founder/bass player, Dr. MarkAlain Dery.<br><br>In other news, we're working on the <a contents="Surya Revelers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/suryarevelers" target="_blank">Surya Revelers</a> (yoga/mantra) branch of our creative life as well - We've started filming yoga/meditation sessions for an upcoming YouTube channel! We'll send out the info on that when it's live. <br>We're also preparing for our tour through <strong>Tennessee and North Carolina</strong>, which includes a <a contents="Yoga/Kirtan workshop" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/513989322708594/" target="_blank">Yoga/Kirtan workshop</a> at <a contents="Knoxville Kundalini Yoga Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.knoxvillekundaliniyoga.com/event-page" target="_blank">Knoxville Kundalini Yoga Center</a>, and an amazing <a contents="House Concert in Canton, NC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/572658053267077/" target="_blank"><strong>House Concert in Canton, NC</strong></a> (just outside of Asheville).</p>
<p>Lots of adventures coming up in the coming months, both locally and regionally....if you have friends in Knoxville or Asheville, share the events if you feel inspired to support the journey...the people help make the miles and we're so grateful for the love.</p>
<p><u><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS: </strong></u></p>
<p>Sat 10/5 - 1:30pm: Freret Market <br>Freret St at Napoleon, New Orleans, LA </p>
<p>Sat 10/5 - 4pm: 102.3FM WHIV Open House<br>2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA</p>
<p>Mon 10/7 - 10pm: Americana Music Series at Hi Ho Lounge<br>2239 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA</p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/d23fc75f57c8064c7c3561b591cddb024e6f9671/original/img-3757.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>WED. 10/9 - MATTHEW'S BIRTHDAY!!!<br>all day, everywhere - send him a message, give him a call, <a contents="subscribe to his channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYFdDgKr84meMtZtqWFC9w" target="_blank">subscribe to his channel</a></strong></p>
<p><br><br><br><br>Fri 10/11 - 10pm: Old Arabi Bar<br>6701 N. Peters St. Arabi, LA</p>
<p>Wed. 10/16 - 7pm: Blue Canoe<br>2006 N. Gloster St. Tupelo, MS</p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/183c35be8a444c92a933b995adf8406d7401d3fc/original/knoxville-flyer.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpeg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>Fri night/Sat morning 10/18-19: Knoxville Kundalini Yoga Center<br>Building Community - workshop+yoga+kirtan+meditation<br>Knoxville, TN <a contents="More info here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.knoxvillekundaliniyoga.com/event-page" target="_blank">More info here</a></strong></p>
<p><br><br><br><strong>Sat. 10/19 - 6pm: The Oppulent Possum House Concert Series<br>Far Flung Farm in Canton, NC<br>We had the pleasure to visit with the fine folks who make this magic last month in our travels. <br>Their property and place is magnificent - fruit trees, extensive flower garden, mountain views, lots of trees and bees and hummingbirds, adorable critters...the list goes on. We're *so* looking forward to this house concert and feel honored to be invited to play.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thur. 10/24 - 7pm - Portside Lounge <br>3000 Dryades, NOLA <br>with special guest Bob Rod who will be spinning classic country records before and between sets <br>PLUS IT'S OUR ALBUM'S 1ST BIRTHDAY! SPARK!<br><a contents="Video from our last time at Portside" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmhmJhGJTYU" target="_blank">"Hell and Back" from our last time at Portside</a></strong></p>
<p>Thur 11/7 - 10pm: Egan's Bar <br>1229 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL </p>
<p><strong>Sun 11/17 9pm: Carnaval Lounge (formerly Siberia) <br>2227 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA <br>with our friends from Upstate NY, TOUGH OLD BIRD!<br><a contents="Video from our last time at Carnaval" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGEKfMzmq80" target="_blank">"Begin Again Grateful" from our last time at Carnaval</a></strong></p>
<p><a contents="Full listings and show details here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/calendar" target="_blank">Full listings and show details here </a></p>
<p>Thanks so much y'all!!! <br>xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/5ce3db014e16206fdcc3f6d5249e0459f0cac518/original/johnson-mesa-alt.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/7dd53a983e81f5753d47b1b277a8a55e11fe3ac1/original/img-9145.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>102.3 FM WHIV - Killin' the Blues with Los DeOrazios - airs at 7pm CST on Wed's - <a contents="Stream Online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://whivfm.org/listen" target="_blank">Stream Online</a></p>
<p>Let's get Social and Build Community together!<br><a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedirtyrainrevelers/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> - Like and Repost/Share Stories!<br><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - Like and Share!<br><a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">YouTube</a> - Like and Subscribe!</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/58795902019-09-03T19:40:56-05:002019-09-04T09:22:29-05:00New Radio Show + TN shows<p><strong>Hey Folks! </strong></p>
<p><strong>We're excited to announce some changes:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Our radio show on 102.3FM WHIV will now air at 7pm CST on Wed's and will be called <a contents="Killin' the Blues with Los DeOrazios" data-link-label="Killin' the Blues with Los Ds WHIV FM" data-link-type="page" href="/killin-the-blues-with-los-ds-whiv-fm" target="_blank">Killin' the Blues with Los DeOrazios</a><br>We're grateful to be part of this community-supported radio station that is dedicated to Human Rights and Social Justice. We'll be posting the playlists on our Los D's FB page, and if you like, you can send us messages/song requests/show announcements there</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Surya Revelers Medicine Music (which was the radio show + yoga/mantra band), will now just be <a contents="Surya Revelers" data-link-label="Surya Revelers YOGA/MANTRA" data-link-type="page" href="/surya-revelers-yoga-mantra" target="_blank">Surya Revelers</a> and dedicated to yoga/mantra/workshop events. </strong> <strong>In fact, we've got a workshop coming up in October in Knoxville, TN (see flyer below).</strong></p>
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<p><strong>UPCOMING DRR SHOWS:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Fri 9/6 8-10:30pm: Checkpoint Charlie's <br>501 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thur 9/12 9pm: Springwater Supper Club <br>Nashville, TN<br>AMERICANA FEST!!!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thur 9/19 8:30pm: Portside Lounge <br>3000 Dryades, NOLA <br>with special guest Bob Rod who will be spinning classic country records before and between sets</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thur 9/26 10pm: Egan's Bar <br>Tuscaloosa, AL </strong></p>
<p><strong>Sat 9/28 9am-12pm: Covington Farmers Market <br>Covington, LA </strong></p>
<p><strong>Sun 9/29 9-11pm: Carnaval Lounge (formerly Siberia)<br>St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA </strong></p>
<p><strong>Full listings and show details <a contents="here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">here</a> </strong></p>
<p><strong>We'll be heading out again in October for the Knoxville Kundalini Yoga workshop, plus shows in Tupelo, MS and Asheville, NC. We'll send out another message in a few weeks with more info.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thanks so much y'all!!! <br>xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers </strong></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/58514892019-08-08T11:05:26-05:002019-08-08T11:05:26-05:00Home on the range<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/dddc178f34206887c12258c08de62f0554ddc439/original/img-1961.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hey Folks! </p>
<p>We're back home in New Orleans and have several shows coming up this month! Tour time and down time on the tour was <br>nourishing and rejuvenating. <br>Always happy to be back home, and incredibly grateful to everyone who supported and shared with us along the 5K+ mile journey! <br>Amidst the heartache that is overflowing in this world, it is a gift to be able to share some light and upliftment through music. </p>
<p><em><u><strong>New Orleans, Arnaudville, LA and Pensacola! </strong></u></em></p>
<p><a contents="Thur 8/15 8:30pm: Portside Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/473599066536172/" target="_blank">Thur 8/15 8:30pm: Portside Lounge</a> <br>3000 Dryades, NOLA <br>with Bogue Chitto Band! </p>
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<p><a contents="Fri 8/16 7-9pm: Bayou Teche Brewing " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/709832582783132/" target="_blank">Fri 8/16 7-9pm: Bayou Teche Brewing </a><br>Arnaudville, LA </p>
<p><a contents="Sun 8/18 2-6pm: Pensacola Bay Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/845045852546586/" target="_blank">Sun 8/18 2-6pm: Pensacola Bay Brewery</a> <br>Pensacola, FL </p>
<p><a contents="Fri 8/23 10pm: Banks St. Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/438887743369611/" target="_blank">Fri 8/23 10pm: Banks St. Bar</a> <br>4401 Banks St. New Orleans, LA </p>
<p>Sat 8/24 10am-1pm: Mandeville Farmers Market <br>Mandeville Trailhead, LA </p>
<p><a contents="Fri 8/30 8-10:30pm: Checkpoint Charlie's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/378319832878796/" target="_blank">Fri 8/30 8-10:30pm: Checkpoint Charlie's</a> <br>501 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA </p>
<p><a contents="Full listings and show details here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">Full listings and show details here</a></p>
<p>Thanks so much y'all!!! <br>xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/5ce3db014e16206fdcc3f6d5249e0459f0cac518/original/johnson-mesa-alt.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/57931942019-06-18T20:41:47-05:002019-06-18T21:05:00-05:00Tour Time = TX+NM<p>Happy Summer!</p>
<p>We're gearing up for annual sojourn out to New Mexico and Texas!<br>While last summer's tour found us way out west with lots of shows, we're reeling (real-ing) it in a bit to take a little down time for inspiration/rejuvenation.</p>
<p>Our schedule this summer allows for a balance of shows with some time to rest/write and record, primarily in El Rito, NM.</p>
<p>We'll start in Alexandria and then Austin area, bringing our drummer, Nolan Marsh with us.<br>Then home for a few days before we start the journey to New Mexico.</p>
<p>Tour part 1 starts tomorrow! <br><br><strong>Wed 6/19 7pm: Spirits, Food & Friends<br>Alexandria, LA<br>Trio with drums</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thur 6/20 8pm: The Driskill Hotel <br>Austin, TX<br>Duo</strong></p>
<p><strong>Fri 6/21 8pm: The Lodge at Cypress Falls , Tavern<br>Wimberley, TX<br>Band show with Amanda Darnell of Ruby Dice</strong></p>
<p><strong>Sat 6/22 9pm: The Driskill Hotel <br>Austin, TX<br>Band show with Amanda Darnell of Ruby Dice</strong></p>
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<p>Plus two more band shows during Jazz Fest season in New Orleans!</p>
<p><a contents="Thur April 25th at Checkpoint Charlie's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/562065904285708/" target="_blank">Thur April 25th at Checkpoint Charlie's</a> (11pm) 501 Esplanade Ave.</p>
<p><a contents="Thur May 2nd at Portside Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/268170730725123/" target="_blank">Thur May 2nd at Portside Lounge</a> (9pm) 3000 Dryades</p>
<p>We're also very close to 1K likes on our <a contents="FB page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">FB page</a>! We'd so appreciate your shares/likes on social media if you're on those platforms.</p>
<p>Thanks so so much for your kindness, love and support!!! xoxo M&M</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/4ece35025be14b7466e50385a22164472acb186e/original/img-7297.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/57133632019-04-09T15:34:28-05:002021-07-02T16:14:51-05:00French Quarter Fest 4/13 and WHIV Benefit Show 4/17<p>We're super excited to share that we're playing FRENCH QUARTER FEST for the first time!! <br>Mark your calendars for THIS SAT. APRIL 13TH - 4PM at Big Mama's Lounge - 229 Decatur (next to House of Blues!) </p>
<p>As always, you can follow us on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for updates and show announcements.</p>
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<p>We're also playing a band show as part of a Benefit Concert at Siberia Lounge, Wed. April 17th, 7pm.</p>
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<p>We're also super excited to share that we're playing <a contents="FRENCH QUARTER FEST" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://frenchquarterfest.org/artists/" target="_blank">FRENCH QUARTER FEST</a> for the first time!!<br>Mark your calendars for SAT. APRIL 13TH - 4PM at Big Mama's Lounge - 229 Decatur (next to House of Blues!)</p>
<p>As always, you can follow us on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for updates and show announcements.</p>
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<p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/56218432019-01-31T14:45:33-06:002019-02-05T13:49:02-06:00Busy Feb-March local shows plus mini tours<p>Lots of fun events on the calendar for Feb-March!</p>
<p>Two mini-TX tours and a short run out to GA and back.</p>
<p>Full details on the <a contents="Calendar page" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">Calendar page</a>, but see below for where we'll be coming up:</p>
<p>Sun. Feb 3rd - Pensacola Bay Brewery 2-6pm<br>Sat. Feb 9th - Live Oak Cafe 10:30-1:30pm<br>Sun. Feb 10th - Rock'n'Roll Marathon - 7:40AM-10:15AM<br>We'll be at St Charles and Amelia swapping sets with Shawn Williams - Band shows!<br>Thur Feb 14th - Valentine's Day show at Portside Lounge with Mike Doussan! 8:30-11:30pm<br>Fri Feb 15th - Ravenite Pizzeria in Fairhope, AL 10pm<br>Wed Feb 20th - Spirits Food & Friends - Alexandria, LA 7pm<br>Thur Feb 21st - Antebellum Ale House - Weatherford, TX 7pm<br>Fri Feb 22nd - The Driskill Hotel - Austin, TX 6pm</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/a79616c3c707fa0f692d7e92193e77e8f3794769/original/los-ds-bw-3.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/55796752019-01-03T15:44:52-06:002019-01-03T15:44:52-06:00Happy New Year!<p>Hello Friends and Happy New Year! </p>
<p>We're so grateful for the epic year that was 2018 for us, and you all helped make it possible. <br>25K miles, and a full year of shows, including many new states and places we'd not yet been; <br>a new DRR record; NCIS: New Orleans TV appearance and song placement; <br>Melissa played her first Bass guitar gigs; Matthew continues playing with <a contents="Shawn Williams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://shawnwilliamsmusic.com/" target="_blank">Shawn Williams</a> (who is nominated for two <a contents="Offbeat Awards" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.offbeat.com/news/cast-votes-offbeats-2018-best-beat-awards/" target="_blank">Offbeat Awards</a> here in New Orleans!) </p>
<p>One day at a time, we keep truckin' down the path, our heads still atop our shoulders and joy in our hearts; and as always, we hope that the joy is contagious and reaches you. ;) </p>
<p>TOUR TIMES <br>We've got some travelin' shows coming up! <br>We'll be heading out through Georgia and Tennessee this weekend, and then Texas in Feb-March. </p>
<p>See the <a contents="CALENDAR" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a> for all of the details </p>
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<p>We're beginning to visualize the summer tours as well; if you'd like a house concert and/or yoga workshop, let us know! </p>
<p>May 2019 find you filled with peace, joy and many blessings. </p>
<p>With much love and gratitude....see you soon. xoxo M&M </p>
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<p><a contents="Listen on Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0Zc7pMNZQUO70y1BMAQWur" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a></p>
<p><a contents="Purchase at Louisiana Music Factory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.louisianamusicfactory.com/shop/compact-disc/the-dirty-rain-revelers-spark/" target="_blank">Purchase at Louisiana Music Factory</a></p>
<p><a contents="And of course on our website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/music-listen-download" target="_blank">And of course on our website</a></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/54928832018-10-30T17:07:24-05:002018-10-30T17:07:24-05:00THANK YOU SO MUCH!<p>Dear friends, </p>
<p>We wanted to extend our deepest gratitude and love to everyone that made it out to our CD release party at Portside Lounge last Thursday, and to everyone that couldn't make it but sent their best wishes for a successful show! </p>
<p>Playing music means the world to us, and sharing it with a room full of friends is all the more special. </p>
<p>By all accounts, it was a successful show, due in great part to the efforts of our good friend Shannon Elizabeth Shephard who spent hours with Melissa in preparation. Her boundless energy, support and ideas are an inspiration to us and proved invaluable to putting the night together. </p>
<p>Thanks to the crew at Portside Lounge, y'all always makes us feel right at home. </p>
<p>Big thanks to Big Easy Bucha for contributing their wonderful Kombucha for the gift basket and mocktails. </p>
<p>Thanks to Steve at 504 What Style for putting together awesome t-shirts and stickers for our merch stash (available also at our website). </p>
<p>Thanks to our friend Maxx Childress, who photographed the night. We'll be sharing pics from him soon. </p>
<p>Special thanks to our mothers for traveling long distances to be with us for the party! </p>
<p>Finally, huge thanks to our brothers and sisters in arms: Shawn Williams, MarkAlain Dery, and Ian Petillo for lending their musical magic to the night. </p>
<p>In the meantime, you can download Spark on our website. We'll share the links for Spark when it's live on the various streaming sites. </p>
<p>xoxo M&M </p>
<p>https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/music-listen-download</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/54841082018-10-24T10:16:03-05:002018-10-27T21:22:44-05:00Spark CD Release Party! Thursday, October 25th<p>Hey folks! </p>
<p>Thanks for being a part of our community and reading this newsletter!! <br>We were without internet at home for a few weeks and so that put us a little behind in getting the website updated and this message out. <br>"Now we're back on track!" (What Melissa says when she's taken us on a 'detour' in our tour paths). </p>
<p>Much love and gratitude to all of our friends and family, new and seasoned. <br>Whether or not you're on Instagram, you can view our photo feed here and connect with our adventures. </p>
<p>Spark CD Release Party! <br>Thursday, October 25th <br>at Portside Lounge (3000 Dryades) <br>with special guest Shawn Williams <br>Doors: 8pm Show: 9pm <br>Facebook event here </p>
<p>First 15 people get a DRR Go-Cup upon entry!<br>Kombucha cocktails/mocktails by Big Easy Bucha! </p>
<p>In addition to the CD release party, we're staying busy playing... Upcoming shows here! </p>
<p>Though we don't send these newsletters often, we do appreciate the time you take to check in with us. <br>Check out our new Store page with T-Shirts, stickers, and physical CD's. <br>Check out our new Music page for music downloads. </p>
<p>With much love and gratitude....see you soon. xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br>www.TheDirtyRainRevelers.com </p>
<p>Surya Revelers Medicine Music <br>(Name of the radio show we host on WHIV LP FM, Wed's 10pm-midnight cst) <br>(and also the name of our Yoga Mantra Band) <br>www.FaceBook.com/SuryaRevelersMedicineMusic</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/54512502018-10-01T18:46:24-05:002018-10-01T18:46:55-05:00CD RELEASE - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH - PORTSIDE LOUNGE<p><a contents="View our Discmakers Proof here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.discmakers.com/AVLFlashViewer/?p=mihRcJz1fX3XwxDkJv3TKg==#.W7Kw-vZRfIV" target="_blank">View our Discmakers Proof here</a></p>
<p>The CD's have been ordered, the T-shirts are here, the stickers and go-cups are on the way! Contest/giveaway details are being organized!</p>
<p><a contents="Join the Facebook event here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/256208798367571/" target="_blank">Join the Facebook event here</a> for updates and giveaway details! Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm</p>
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<p>Now that we're back home, we're back to the books (booking) and re-visiting with our upcoming Spark album!</p>
<p>SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 25th at Portside Lounge (3000 Dryades) <a contents="Facebook event here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/256208798367571/" target="_blank">Facebook event here</a><br>In the meantime, if you haven't already heard, we have <a contents="two singles on the website to preview" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/album/795590/spark-singles" target="_blank">two singles on the website to preview</a>.</p>
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<p><a contents="Upcoming shows here!" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">Upcoming shows here!</a></p>
<p>Lots of various show coming up, including a yoga workshop in October that we're leading/performing for in Hattiesburg, MS at <a contents="Greenhouse Yoga" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.greenhouseyogis.com/" target="_blank">Greenhouse Yoga</a>!</p>
<p>With much love and gratitude....see you soon. xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br><a contents="www.TheDirtyRainRevelers.com " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.TheDirtyRainRevelers.com </a></p>
<p>Surya Revelers Medicine Music <br>(Name of the radio show we host on <a contents="WHIV LP FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whivfm.org" target="_blank">WHIV LP FM</a>, Wed's 10pm-midnight cst)<br>(and also the name of our Yoga Mantra Band)<br><a contents="www.FaceBook.com/SuryaRevelersMedicineMusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.FaceBook.com/SuryaRevelersMedicineMusic" target="_blank">www.FaceBook.com/SuryaRevelersMedicineMusic</a></p>
<p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/52917182018-06-12T16:27:26-05:002018-06-12T16:27:26-05:00New Music, Videos and Spark Tour 2018!<p>Hey friends! </p>
<p>The open road awaits...just days away from our biggest adventure yet!</p>
<p>Our recent show at New Orleans Museum of Art was amazing, we're so happy with how it turned out. Thanks to everyone who helped make it magical. We've got 6 videos from that night uploaded to <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQBvCjRNmZ7ouiTGeE_nJveFSKob4WDZ" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube</strong></a> now! </p>
<p>We have a new record in the works!!! We’ll have a limited pre-production run with us on the Spark Tour. <br>We’ll finalize the record for release this autumn, but in the meantime we have <a contents="two singles on the website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/album/795590/spark-singles" target="_blank">two singles on the website</a> to preview.<br>It’s been a crazy busy year on many levels. Work on the record has ebbed and flowed with everything else.<br>We’re hoping persistence and patience will result in a solid piece of work.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/6427eeefdcde718177bdb6aa5fb7a936b5640756/original/coverimage.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><br>We look forward to meeting you in your town this summer! ⚜️☮️❤️?</p>
<p>Summer 2018 - Spark Tour begins officially June 17th, starting in Nashville! </p>
<p><a contents="UPCOMING SHOWS here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">UPCOMING SHOWS here</a> </p>
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<p>With much love and gratitude....see you soon. xoxo M&M <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br>www.TheDirtyRainRevelers.com</p>
<p>Surya Revelers Medicine Music <br>www.FaceBook.com/SuryaRevelersMedicineMusic</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/52688972018-05-31T20:48:52-05:002018-06-05T16:17:55-05:00Local shows before the tour! June 1, 8, 16<p>Hey friends! </p>
<p>We've got a few more local shows for you before we head out on tour for the summer :) </p>
<p>Watch new videos <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">here</a> and note that we have organized our youtube into playlists!</p>
<p><a contents="UPCOMING SHOWS here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">UPCOMING SHOWS here</a> </p>
<p>TOMORROW....DOUBLE GIG... <br>June 1st - Band Show! at New Orleans Museum of Art! (Friday Nights at NOMA) 5:30-8:30PM <br>June 1st - Duo Show at Buffa's - 1001 Esplanade Ave (9:30PM-midnight) </p>
<p>June 8th - Band Show! Portside Lounge - 3000 Dryades St. 9pm-midnight <br>Also playing will be Matt's new band, <a contents="Hillbilly Quixotes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/HillbillyQuixotes/" target="_blank">Hillbilly Quixotes</a>, and New Orleans 'chamber folk' outfit, The Light Set </p>
<p>June 16th - Duo Show! 4pm at <a contents="Rock &amp; Rouge Women’s Music and Food Festival " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://therockandrouge.com/about-us/" target="_blank">Rock & Rouge Women’s Music and Food Festival </a></p>
<p>The Rock & Rouge Women’s Music & Food Festival will be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old US Mint on Saturday, June 16th from 10 am until 10 pm. They will be showcasing female talent, and focusing on women empowerment all around. <br>We go on at 4pm; catch Matt on guitar with Shawn Williams at 3pm. Irma Thomas is headlining!! </p>
<p>Summer 2018 - Southwest Tour begins officially June 17th, starting in Nashville! <br>More on that soon... </p>
<p>With much love and gratitude....see you soon. xoxo M&M <br> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/51851712018-04-16T18:06:14-05:002018-05-15T18:10:49-05:00NCIS NOLA, recording and summer tour!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9e6df53eedba62dfa4393f7b7a5842fd9530204e/original/img-5558.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Lots happening for The DRR this spring/summer!</p>
<p>We just finished filming two scenes with NCIS: New Orleans (Airs Tuesdays on CBS). <br>It was an absolute pleasure working with the whole crew; nothing but nice things to be said for these hard-working folks!!!<br><span class="font_large"><strong>The episode we're in airs TUESDAY, MAY 15TH ON CBS (8PM CST) Look for Tom Arnold too!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9ade8fc8f91655d8e0c2755d7ab3ab29f912c76a/original/img-5144-2.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></strong></span></p>
<p>The two songs we performed on the show - I've Seen and Pick Out Your Own Cloud - will also be on our upcoming duo record (in the process of recording now!) Look for updates on that release as well.</p>
<p>T-shirt designs being germinated by the soulful, heart-centered NOLA artist, Monica Kelly. </p>
<p>We're the midst of planning our summer tour up the the Northwest! It will be our 4th summer going through New Mexico; this time we're adding on, traveling through CO/WY/SD/MT/WA/OR....and back.</p>
<p>Check the calendar for upcoming events...if it's a house concert, message us for details; if you'd like to host a house concert, message us and we'll connect and organize. </p>
<p><a contents="UPCOMING SHOWS here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">UPCOMING SHOWS here</a></p>
<p>Summer 2018 - Southwest Tour! New Mexico, Colorado and the West! Message us if you'd like us to come over and play at your party/yard concert/event!</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/50030792018-01-26T10:18:34-06:002018-01-26T10:18:34-06:00New Radio Show! New Year! New Adventures!<p>2018 has snuck up on us, and brought extreme cold (at least for us and what we're used to!). Freezing temps are not the norm for our winter vibes.</p>
<p>This past year felt full of starts and stalls. So many dreams and ideas we ponder and come up with...just seem to evaporate almost out of the starting gate. I'll admit, it's difficult sometimes to be both the creator and the manager and activator/motivator. And sometimes, it's just not the right time yet for an idea to fully manifest. So with patience and gratitude, we press on, best as we know how, one day at a time. </p>
<p>About fun things that just arrive without notice...We got our own radio show! We're calling it <a contents="Surya Revelers Medicine Music" data-link-label="Surya Revelers Medicine Music" data-link-type="page" href="/surya-revelers-medicine-music" target="_blank">Surya Revelers Medicine Music</a> and have started a page <a contents="here" data-link-label="Surya Revelers Medicine Music" data-link-type="page" href="/surya-revelers-medicine-music" target="_blank">here</a> on the website as well as on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/SuryaRevelersMedicineMusic" style="" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.and <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/suryarevelersmedicinemusic" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This will also be the name of our Mantra/Kirtan band, to play for meditation/yoga gatherings.<br>About the station - <a contents="WHIV-LP FM 102.3 New Orleans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whivfm.org" style="" target="_blank">WHIV-LP FM 102.3 New Orleans </a></p>
<p><strong>W</strong>e <strong>H</strong>onor<strong> I</strong>ndependent <strong>V</strong>oices - promote human rights and social justice, and to empower, educate, and advocate for all at-risk individuals and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations worldwide. As of 2017, 102.3 WHIV-LP features more than 70 hosts and DJs, broadcasting over 12 hours of daily and original content throughout New Orleans, and streaming online in all 50 states, and 85 countries around the world. The majority of our listeners and supporters are from the greater New Orleans metropolitan area, and all of our shows, music, and content is dedicated to human rights and social justice.</p>
<p>Our show - Bringing healing music to the masses every <strong>Wed 10p-12am</strong>. We play a wide variety of music on the show, all with healing in mind. We're happy to take requests! This has gotten us researching new music and reconnecting with music we'd forgotten. It's been a fun way to be re-inspired.<br>Listen locally or <a contents="stream online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whivfm.org" style="" target="_blank">stream online</a></p>
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<p>The year ahead - creative, somewhat internal...more house concerts/yoga events/recording...</p>
<p>Check the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">calendar</a> for upcoming events...if it's a house concert, <a contents="message us" data-link-label="Contact Us" data-link-type="page" href="/contact-us" target="_blank">message us</a> for details; if you'd like to host a house concert, message us and we'll connect and organize. </p>
<p>UPCOMING SHOWS!</p>
<p>Friday, Jan. 26th - 6-9pm - Buffa's Bar and Restaurant in New Orleans - 1001 Espalanade Ave at Burgundy</p>
<p>(private party Feb 7th)</p>
<p>Tuesday, March 13th - 7pm - Foundation Room at House of Blues - Songwriter Sessions - songs in the round!</p>
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<p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/49335232017-11-15T10:25:22-06:002017-11-19T17:06:06-06:00Gratitude Season<p>The year is winding down, and the retail world is winding up.<br>We're winding inward...this time of year for us is about gratitude, reflection and pondering/pausing. <br>Taking stock of the year that's gone by, and visualizing what's in store for the year ahead.</p>
<p>We're still writing, and still visualizing the upcoming records...the path is still foggy for the how/when details. No worry, no hurry.</p>
<p>A few upcoming shows are on the books, and as always, we're delighted to be invited for your house concert gatherings. Reach out to us and we'll be there!</p>
<p>Friday, November 17th - Giddy Up Folsom - Folsom, LA</p>
<p>Friday, November 24th - Buffa's Bar and Restaurant - New Orleans, LA</p>
<p>Saturday, December 2nd - Southbound Tavern - Helena, AR</p>
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<p>Melissa is in the midst of a #photochallenge on her <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mrsdeorazio/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and is enjoying being active in her photography side of life.</p>
<p>Matt is collaborating in the studio with various local musicians and continues to post his looping pedal musings on his <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/eldeorazio/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> too.</p>
<p>We have also discovered the magic of Facebook live and Instagram live. Follow us on social media to hear about the next 'live from the internet' session.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your care and time and support! Much love and gratitude, and many blessings to you all!</p>
<p>xoxo M&M</p>
<p> </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/48379532017-09-11T11:37:51-05:002021-12-30T17:52:51-06:00Playing Catch Up<p>The last couple of months we've been playing catch up. The time has flown by, and yet in certain ways, we're feeling like we haven't done very much. That's the challenge and the balance as an artist; to keep the wheels spinning, the engine running, the canvas creating, the shows playing, all while trying to make rent. </p>
<p>We're doing the best we can with what we've got. I know you all are in the same boat in your own way, and probably feel like your time is stacked...like every minute of the day is accounted for. But it's important to pause and catch your breath; to find that balance, and connect with what's important to you. </p>
<p>We're just taking life one day at a time, and doing our best to help our neighbors, love each other, and create something positive and uplifting to share. We're a work in progress.</p>
<p>We do have some <a contents="autumn shows" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">autumn shows</a> coming up, and room to fill the calendar, if you'll have us.</p>
<p>What we're up to besides the shows...<br>We're working on the live recordings from Taos Mesa Brewing and Music at the Mint;<br>We're visualizing the next DRR records;<br>We're formulating a meditation record to perform and share with the yoga community;<br>Matt is staying busy with <a contents="El DeOrazio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/eldeorazio/" style="" target="_blank">El DeOrazio</a>'s morning meditation blues, as well as recording other groups. He's posting clips of these morning muses on his <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/eldeorazio/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/eldeorazio/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> , in addition to live clips he's posting from our shows on <a contents="The DRR Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedirtyrainrevelers/" target="_blank">The DRR Instagram</a> and <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyRainRevelers/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</p>
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<p>September 23rd - <a contents="Buffa's Bar and Restaurant" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://buffasbar.com/" target="_blank">Buffa's Bar and Restaurant</a> (New Orleans) - 9pm-midnight<br>October 4th - <a contents="Shack Up Inn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.shackupinn.com/" target="_blank">Shack Up Inn</a> (Clarksdale, MS) - 5:30pm<br>October 7th - <a contents="Covington Farmers Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org/" target="_blank">Covington Farmers Market</a> - 9am-noon; featuring our Santa Fe friend, Eric Chappelle, on fiddle<br>October 9th - <a contents="Sidney's Saloon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sidneyssaloon.com/" target="_blank">Sidney's Saloon</a> (New Orleans) - 8pm-11pm; MATT'S BIRTHDAY!!! featuring our Santa Fe friend, Eric Chappelle, on fiddle</p>
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<p>As always, we are so grateful to y'all for your continuing to be here, listening and encouraging us. It means everything. :) <3 <br>To close with a quote... <br>“Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.” Garrison Keillor</p>
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<p>Mad love, beautiful places, amazing people.</p>
<p>So much gratitude to you all for the journey and the hope of tomorrow.</p>
<p>We'll be sorting photos and posting video from the tour soon....there's always a bit of work to do after the work and the play. </p>
<p>We wouldn't trade it. </p>
<p>Stay tuned, and check out our Instagram feeds here, as we've posted some clips - <a contents="El DeOrazio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/eldeorazio/" target="_blank">El DeOrazio</a> and <a contents="The Dirty Rain Revelers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedirtyrainrevelers/" style="" target="_blank">The Dirty Rain Revelers</a></p>
<p>Melissa also has an Instagram where she posts her photography as well - <a contents="Mrs DeOrazio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mrsdeorazio/" style="" target="_blank">Mrs DeOrazio</a></p>
<p><a contents="Video clips from Santa Fe Wine Fest." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/_hkgdMRiy2M" target="_blank">Video clips from Santa Fe Wine Fest.</a></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/47158092017-05-19T17:30:29-05:002017-06-12T22:43:41-05:003RD ANNUAL SOUTHWEST TOUR<p style="text-align: center;">NEW ORLEANS BAND, THE DIRTY RAIN REVELERS, BRING THEIR ROOTS-ROCK AMERICANA SOUND,<br>AND NEW NAME, TO NEW MEXICO FOR THEIR 3RD ANNUAL SOUTHWEST TOUR. </p>
<p>The Dirty Rain Revelers come to New Mexico for the <a contents="Santa Fe Wine Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://golondrinas.org/festivals/santa-fe-wine-festival/" target="_blank">Santa Fe Wine Festival</a> on July 1st , which takes place at the historic El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. In addition to the festival, the couple will be performing several dates in the Santa Fe/Taos/ABQ region;<br><a contents="Full calendar listing" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" style="">Full calendar listing</a></p>
<p>Fri June 16th - Dundee, MS Kathryn's on Moon Lake<br>Sat June 17th - Oklahoma City, OK (available)<br>Sun June 18th - Amarillo, TX (available)<br>Mon June 19 - Santa Fe region<br>Tue June 20th - KMRD Radio - Wondering Minstrel Show - Madrid, NM<br>Wed June 21 – Santa Fe region<br>Thur June 22 – Taos Tap Room 8-11pm<br>Fri June 23rd - Blue Grasshopper Albuquerque 5:30-8PM<br>Sat June 24 - Taos Farmers Market 10am-12pm<br>Sun June 25 – Santa Fe Farmers Market 11-2<br>Mon June 26 –Tucson<br>Tue June 27- Grand Canyon<br>Wed June 28 – Grand Canyon<br>Thur June 29 - Corrales Bistro, Corrales NM 7pm-10pm<br>Fri June 30 – The Blue Grasshopper – Rio Rancho, NM 4:30-7pm<br>Sat July 1 – <a contents="Santa Fe Wine Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.santafewinefestival.com/" target="_blank">Santa Fe Wine Festival</a> - La Cienega, NM 12pm-3pm<br>Wed July 5 – The 806 Coffee Lounge - Amarillo, TX – 9pm<br>Thur July 6 – Red Brick Bar - Norman, OK - 9pm<br>Fri July 7- Shack Up Inn - Clarksdale, MS - 5:30pm</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/46731282017-04-16T15:50:01-05:002017-05-05T17:17:59-05:00New Video, Tourland and Upcoming showsWe've uploaded a new video to the website and YouTube! It's from last July, when we celebrated with my mother, Melanie, for her birthday in Dallas. It was such a joy to have her on the stage with us, and sing one of our favorites, Long Black Veil (a well-known country ballad from 1959, written by Danny Dill and Marijohn Wilkin and originally recorded by Lefty Frizzell.) Check out Melanie's amazing harmonies! <a contents="Click here" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" target="_blank">Click here</a>.<br><br><a contents="Upcoming shows:" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">Upcoming shows:</a><br>Mondays - April 17th and 24th - 8-11pm at Sidney's Saloon - 1200 St. Bernard Ave.<br><br>Friday through Sunday - April 21-22 at the Southbound Arts and Music Festival in Helena-West Helena, AR<br><br>Wednesdays April 26 and May 10th - Crescent City Farmers Market inside the French Market 2pm-4pm<br><br>Saturday, May 27th - House Concert in Monroe, LA - email us for details<br><br>June-August...in and out of town on tours! Check back for more updates on that....<br><br>Thanks as always!!! M&M and the DRRThe Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/46326702017-03-16T13:20:46-05:002017-03-31T22:52:24-05:00Adventures in Spring and Summer planning - NM and UK!Oh wow, spring is my favorite time to be in New Orleans. Everything is budding, blooming, and the music and fest scene here gets extra vibrant.<br>Coming up locally, we've got more daytime/farmers market shows for you to enjoy. Early gigs plus the happy benefit of eating local! I know many of you are early birds like ourselves, and staying out past ten o'clock at night is a feat.<br>This Sunday, we've got Brunch in the Garden at Hollygrove Market and Farm. We'll be strumming for you from 10am-11:30am while you enjoy local brunch and spring vibes in one of our favorite markets! Did you know that this amazing market is open 7 days a week?! They've come a long way from 9 years ago, starting out just a couple days a week.<br><br>Check the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more events as they get added on...<br><br>As for the summer, we're returning to New Mexico, and then making the trek across the pond, fulfilling a life long dream to visit and play in Ireland.<br>All of these travels are in the beginning stages, so if you have info/people/house concerts you'd like to share, we are grateful for the help! <br>So, New Mexico in mid June/early July<br>And Ireland/UK in late July-August.<br><br>More on all that soon...<br><br>Cheers!!!<br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/45972162017-02-18T18:42:49-06:002017-02-22T16:10:22-06:00Happy Carnival!Folks have been asking where to see us play during Mardi Gras, and alas, it's not to be this time.<br>But keep an eye on the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">calendar</a> for fun adventures to come.<br><br>You can find Matt quite busy this next week or so, playing with various fun bands around town...<br>Wed, Feb 22nd - 7pm-11pm with C-Bird at Marigny Brasserie on Frenchmen Street<br>Thur, Feb 23rd - 6-9:30pm with Revival at Cafe Negril on Frenchmen Street<br>Thur, Feb 23rd - 10:30pm with Jerk Officers at Checkpoint Charlie's on Esplanade and Decatur<br>Sun, Feb 26th - 2pm-5pm with Revival at 30/90 on Frenchmen Street<br>Sun, Feb 26th - 6-9:30pm with Revival at Cafe Negril on Frenchmen Street<br>Mon, Feb 27th - 7pm-10:30pm with Louisiana Hellbenders at Checkpoint Charlies' on Esplanade and Decatur<br>FAT TUESDAY - 5pm-10pm with Jerk Officers at The Crazy Lobster (by the River)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9e671d9f1808f6b9130b66556fbcd74c93ac6dbc/medium/IMG_2746.JPG?1367364557" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/45856432017-02-10T20:17:42-06:002017-02-10T20:17:42-06:00Video from Music at the Mint seriesWe share with you a taste of what will likely become a live album for us from the <a contents="Music at the Mint" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicatthemint.org" target="_blank">Music at the Mint</a> series! What an amazing experience it was to play in this state of the art theater that doubles as a recording studio. <br>We've got one (iPhone) video posted from the 3rd show so far...hopefully more to come, as time permits. The shows were filmed/streamed and recorded, although the Mint's livestream site can be a bit finicky yet functional. They are in the process of transferring everything to a YouTube channel.<br><br>We opened the 3rd show on January 27th with a song called Long Lost Brother, written by Ohio songwriting couple, <a contents="Over the Rhine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://overtherhine.com/" target="_blank">Over the Rhine</a>. <br>Enjoy and thanks so much! <a contents="Video link here" data-link-label="BAND PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/band-performances" target="_blank"><strong>Video link here</strong></a><br><br>We've also posted some <a contents="pics from the Mint shows here" data-link-label="2017" data-link-type="page" href="/2017" target="_blank">pics from the Mint shows here</a> :)
<p>Big thanks again to everyone who came out and supported us, as well as our band mates, and all the staff at The Old US Mint.</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/45599522017-01-24T21:50:34-06:002017-01-24T21:53:38-06:00Final Mint show plus Freret Market, R&R Marathon and more!<p>Our final show for the <a contents="Music at the Mint" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicatthemint.org/events/2017/1/27/the-dirty-rain-revelers" target="_blank">Music at the Mint</a> series is THIS FRIDAY!!! <a contents="LIVESTREAM LINK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://original.livestream.com/directionofsky" target="_blank">LIVESTREAM LINK HERE</a> 7pm-8:30pm central time</p>
<p>What a pleasure it's been to perform in that theater! We hope you'll join us for the last of the series. And if you're passing through New Orleans sometime, there are a variety of events and shows that take place in the museum, highly recommended. <br>We'll have Nat Lawrence on grand piano and keys, Smitti Supab on bass and Gus Haiko on drums for this show!<br><br>We had fun stopping in at WWL TV for the morning show yesterday. That was our first time stopping by their studios...so cool! We played 5 song clips and had a brief interview as well to talk about our recent band name change and upcoming Mint show. Thanks to Stephanie Haiko for taking pics for us!<br>You can view our <a contents="performance clips here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wwltv.com/mb/entertainment/television/programming/morning-show/dirty-rain-revelers-unveil-new-band-name/391264841" target="_blank">performance clips here</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/3dc9d285fbeb3ec54f71869f05f7d76f6c48748e/medium/img-7296.jpg?1485314821" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/23dea698dad63ed62414f500ffcef0556030c99d/medium/img-7271.jpg?1485314816" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>:::UPCOMING SHOWS::: </strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Friday's, January 27th - <a contents="Music at the Mint Series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicatthemint.org/events/2017/1/27/the-dirty-rain-revelers" target="_blank">Music at the Mint Series</a> 7pm-8:30pm </strong> <br><a contents="LIVESTREAM LINK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://original.livestream.com/directionofsky" style="" target="_blank">LIVESTREAM LINK HERE</a> </p>
<p><strong>Thursday, February 2nd 6:30pm - <a contents="Dyson House Listening Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/DysonHouseListeningRoom/" target="_blank">Dyson House Listening Room</a> - Baton Rouge - opening for <a contents="Ruby &amp; the Rogues!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rubyandtherogues.com/" target="_blank">Ruby & the Rogues!</a> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturday, February 4th -2pm-4pm <a contents="Freret Street Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://freretmarket.org/" target="_blank">Freret Street Market</a> </strong>at Freret and Napoleon Ave. Arts, Music, Food, Crafts, Pet adoptions!</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, February 5th - 7AM - <a contents="Rock &amp; Roll Marathon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.runrocknroll.com/new-orleans/" target="_blank">Rock & Roll Marathon</a>!!! </strong>We'll be camped out at the stage located by Superior Grill, St Charles Ave. and Amelia.<strong> </strong>This marks our 6th year participating and cheering the amazing marathon runners!<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturday, February 11th - 1pm <a contents="Stella Plantation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stellaplantation.com/" target="_blank">Stella Plantation</a> - <a contents="Gunning for a Cure" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gunningforacure.org/" target="_blank">Gunning for a Cure</a> </strong>benefiting Tulane Cancer Center and Prostate Cancer Research<strong> </strong></p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/cb6e039dab4631141aa89575204ace31ed13b17c/medium/img-7021.png?1485315478" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/945e232651aa5c794812dd3278f47e8a80c14b1a/small/img-7017.png?1485315462" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/7951b1cc84053ca46a3905c97f25529af17ea1f2/medium/img-7025.png?1485315494" class="size_m justify_center border_" />The New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Louisiana State Museum’s Old US Mint. The facility incorporates full capabilities for the production, recording and web broadcasting of live music and theatrical performances, lectures, symposia, oral histories, video interviews, and curatorial panels. </p>
<p>ARCHIVE VIDEO from the Mint - <br><a contents="JANUARY 6TH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://livestre.am/5rZxY" target="_blank">JANUARY 6TH</a> <br><a contents="JANUARY 13TH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://livestre.am/5s3k9" target="_blank">JANUARY 13TH</a> </p>
<p>Thanks y'all!!! <br>----------- <br>Melissa & Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br>Roots-Rock-Americana <br><a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedirtyrainrevelers/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <br><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thedirtyrainrevelers/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/45338462017-01-02T09:52:22-06:002017-02-05T15:51:28-06:00HAPPY 2017!! Upcoming shows and news!<p><strong>HAPPY 2017!!! <br>Just a quick reminder, our Mint series starts up THIS FRIDAY!!! </strong><br><br>2017 looks to be bright, adventurous and creative. We look forward to sharing with you. A live record is in the works, more writing, exploring and traveling. <br>If you're passing through New Orleans, please reach out and say hello! Aside from shows listed below, we occasionally pick up last minute gigs, or you can find us at the shows where Matthew will be playing with various other bands. Good times abound!</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>:::UPCOMING SHOWS::: </strong></span></p>
<p>Friday's, January 6th, 13th and 27th - <a contents="Music at the Mint" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicatthemint.org" target="_blank">Music at the Mint</a> Series 7pm-8:30pm </p>
<p>Friday, January 20th - <a contents="Buffa's Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://buffasbar.com/" target="_blank">Buffa's Lounge</a> on Esplanade Ave. 5pm-8pm Our first time here! <br><br>Thursday, February 2nd - <a contents="Dyson House Listening Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/DysonHouseListeningRoom/" target="_blank">Dyson House Listening Room</a> - 6:30pm Baton Rouge - opening for Ruby & the Rogues!</p>
<p>Saturday, February 4th -2pm-4pm <a contents="Freret Street Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://freretmarket.org/" target="_blank">Freret Street Market</a> </p>
<p>Sunday, February 5th - 7AM - Rock & Roll Marathon!!! Camped out at the stage located by Superior Grill, St Charles Ave. and Amelia.<br><br>Saturday, February 11th - Stella Plantation - <a contents="Gunning for a Cure" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gunningforacure.org/the-event.html" target="_blank">Gunning for a Cure</a> benefiting Tulane Cancer Center and Prostate Cancer Research </p>
<p><strong>OLD U.S. MINT RESIDENCY IN JANUARY!!! <br><a contents="LIVESTREAM LINK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://original.livestream.com/directionofsky" style="" target="_blank">LIVESTREAM LINK HERE</a></strong><br>Mark your calendars now for this unique opportunity to hear us like you never have before :) <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers will perform (full band) for Music at the Mint on three Fridays in January... <br>Friday, January 6th, January 13th, and January 27th. <br>It would mean so much to us....if you make it to one DRR show this year, this is the one to be at! <br>Each show will be slightly different from each other with guest on keys, Nat Lawrence.</p>
<p>The New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Louisiana State Museum’s Old US Mint. The facility incorporates full capabilities for the production, recording and web broadcasting of live music and theatrical performances, lectures, symposia, oral histories, video interviews, and curatorial panels. <br><br><strong>ARCHIVE VIDEO from the Mint</strong> -<br><a contents=" JANUARY 6TH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://livestre.am/5rZxY" style="" target="_blank">JANUARY 6TH</a><br><a contents="JANUARY 13TH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://livestre.am/5s3k9" target="_blank">JANUARY 13TH</a><br><br>Thanks y'all!!! <br>----------- <br>Melissa & Matthew DeOrazio <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers <br>Roots-Rock-Americana <br><a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <br><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/thedirtyrainrevelers" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/44796592016-11-22T15:44:54-06:002016-11-29T12:51:41-06:00Gratitude Times<p>Even in turbulent times, changing of seasons, and many unknowns, we go forth with grace and gratitude. <br>We are still here, the sun comes up, and we write, breathe, play music, and share cherished friendships. </p>
<p>"Once the realization is accepted that even between the closest <br>human beings infinite distances continue, a wonderful living <br>side by side can grow, if they succeed in loving the distance <br>between them which makes it possible for each <br>to see the other whole against the sky." Rainer Maria Rilke<br><br><em><strong>:::UPCOMING SHOWS::: </strong></em><br>Friday, November 25th - 9:30pm (Matt and Melissa joining Carolyn Broussard on the Revival gig!)<br>at Old Arabi Bar - 6701 N Peters St, Arabi, LA 70032</p>
<p>Tuesday, December 6th - 10pm<br>Sidney's Saloon - 1200 St Bernard Ave. near St. Claude and N. Rampart</p>
<p>Tuesay, December 27th - 8pm-11pm<br>at Dmac's, corner of Tulane Ave and Jeff Davis Pkwy <br>If you haven't been here yet, you don't know what you're missing! <br>It's a great neighborhood bar/restaurant, and has a great vibe/sound. </p>
<p><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>OLD U.S. MINT RESIDENCY COMING IN JANUARY!!! </strong></span><br>Mark your calendars now for this unique opportunity to hear us like you never have before :) <br>The Dirty Rain Revelers will perform for Music at the Mint on three Fridays in January... <br><strong>Friday, January 6th, January 13th, and January 27th.</strong> <br>It would mean so much to us....if you make it to one DRR show this year, this is the one to be at! <br>We will send out another message when tickets go on sale. </p>
<p>The New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Louisiana State Museum’s Old US Mint. The facility incorporates full capabilities for the production, recording and web broadcasting of live music and theatrical performances, lectures, symposia, oral histories, video interviews, and curatorial panels.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/1852bbbf2a9cc5a81e25df4b2e9991819924e74a/medium/img-3520.jpg?1477000140" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/c39a2aa2854e7884ecac0527bdf512fc289f5f9b/medium/music-at-the-mint-drr-collage-2017.jpg?1479848609" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/44292642016-10-20T16:54:57-05:002017-01-12T21:05:24-06:00New Videos plus upcoming showsDid you get to see the episode of NCIS: New Orleans???<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/ea9604e83dc9a04755946d5bdfe88ed6340893f3/medium/el-d-ian-ncis-nola-screenshot.jpg?1476997338" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><p>What a treat! Matthew and Ian had fun being 'on the set' in the French Quarter, and meeting director Rob Morrow. They performed an instrumental version of our song, I've Seen on the episode. They show up at about the halfway mark if you're watching the episode later. We're looking forward to more fun adventures like this :)</p><br>Matthew's birthday weekend was a blast, thanks to everyone who helped make it amazing for him!<br>We set up the tripod to capture video from the birthday show at Siberia, and have edited 2 songs so far from the night. <em>I've Seen</em>, from our <a contents="Magnolia album" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Magnolia album</a>, and <em>Jesus in New Orleans</em> (<a contents="Over the Rhine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://overtherhine.com/albums/ohio/" target="_blank">Over the Rhine</a>).<br>Check it out here...<p><a contents="http://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/band-performances" data-link-label="BAND PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/band-performances" target="_blank">http://thedirtyrainrevelers.com/band-performances</a></p>In other news, Matthew has joined <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/eldeorazio/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! He's posting up a storm. Why? Because it's fun! We love taking pictures, and today's technology makes it so easy and instantly shareable. He'll be posting regularly on <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/eldeorazio/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and his <a contents="El DeOrazio facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/eldeorazio/" target="_blank">El DeOrazio facebook</a> as well. Even though El DeOrazio as a band is currently on hiatus, his <a contents="EP is still for sale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/396343/el-deorazio" target="_blank">EP is still for sale</a>, and he's performing regularly with <a contents="Revival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://revivalforthesoul.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>, <a contents="The Dirty Rain Revelers" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">The Dirty Rain Revelers</a>, and <a contents="Lips and the Trips" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lipsandthetrips.com/schedule" target="_blank">Lips and the Trips</a>.<br><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><em><strong>:::UPCOMING SHOWS:::</strong></em></span><br>Thursday, November 3rd - 6pm-9pm<br>at Cafe Negril, 606 Frenchmen St. New Orleans<br><br>Saturday, November 5th - 9pm-midnight<br>at Dmac's, corner of Tulane Ave and Jeff Davis Pkwy<br>If you haven't been here yet, you don't know what you're missing! <br>It's a great neighborhood bar/restaurant, and has a great vibe/sound. <br><br>Friday, November 11th - JUST ADDED! 9:30pm<br>at Old Point Bar in Algiers Point<br>We'll have 2 drummers plus keys! so excited for this super jam!<br><br><span class="font_large"><em><strong>OLD U.S. MINT RESIDENCY COMING IN JANUARY!!!<br>Mark your calendars now for this unique opportunity to hear us like you never have before :)</strong></em><br>The Dirty Rain Revelers will perform for <a contents="Music at the Mint" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://musicatthemint.org" target="_blank">Music at the Mint</a> on three Fridays in January...<br>Friday, January 6th, January 13th, and January 27th.<br>It would mean so much to us....if you make it to one DRR show this year, this is the one to be at!<br>We will send out another message when tickets go on sale. </span>
<p>The New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Louisiana State Museum’s Old US Mint. The facility incorporates full capabilities for the production, recording and web broadcasting of live music and theatrical performances, lectures, symposia, oral histories, video interviews, and curatorial panels.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/d1b0650d9981f05a47d11864cfc13a1240f5c529/medium/img-3517.jpg?1477000165" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/1852bbbf2a9cc5a81e25df4b2e9991819924e74a/medium/img-3520.jpg?1477000140" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/5b3daab01fd88f238e083275a3d065d4d6f9e016/medium/img-3527.jpg?1477000176" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><p>THANKS Y'ALL!!!<br>----------- <br>Melissa & Matthew DeOrazio <br><a contents="The Dirty Rain Revelers" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">The Dirty Rain Revelers</a> <br>Roots-Rock-Americana<br><a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedirtyrainrevelers/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thedirtyrainrevelers/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/44014782016-10-03T11:18:09-05:002016-10-03T11:18:09-05:00NCIS: New Orleans plus Matthew's Birthday!<p><strong>Matthew's birthday weekend is coming up and full of wonderful adventures!!!!</strong><br><br>Our song, I've Seen, will be featured on <span class="font_large"><strong>NCIS New Orleans, airing October 11th, 2016,</strong></span> where Matthew performs the song instrumentally on the show, with local trumpet player Ian Smith. The show airs on CBS, Tuesday, October 11th, 10pm eastern/9pm central time. Check your local listings.</p>
<p><strong>Friday, Oct. 7th - 11pm</strong><br>Matt will be playing guitar with local band, <a contents="Revival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.revivalforthesoul.com" target="_blank">Revival</a>, at The Howlin Wolf Den<br><br><strong>Saturday, Oct. 8th - 9AM - noon </strong><br>Covington Farmers Market, Covington, LA <br>always one of our favorite outdoor venues, and at this time of year...heavenly.</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, Oct. 8th - 9PM - midnight </strong><br>Dmac's Bar & Grill - corner of Tulane Ave and Jeff Davis Pkwy - New Orleans, LA </p>
<p><strong>(official birthday on the 9th)<br>Sunday, Oct. 9th - 10pm </strong><br>Siberia - St. Claude Ave. - New Orleans, LA <br>Opening up for Revival</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/43648512016-09-09T14:06:49-05:002022-02-05T16:09:32-06:00NEW BAND NAME!!! and Upcoming shows in TX/LA <p><span class="font_large"><strong>PRESENTING....The Dirty Rain Revelers (formerly Sweet Jones) <br>yes folks, after 8 years as Sweet Jones, we are moving forward to now be known as The Dirty Rain Revelers. Many reasons, but simply put, it was time to change. More details on that as we get all our websites and social sites linked up with the new name. weeeee!</strong></span></p><strong>Upcoming events...</strong>
<p><strong>Friday, Sept. 30th - 8pm</strong><br>Sweet Home Farm and Market - Brenham, TX<br>We're back in Brenham for the autumn version of Texas time! <br>Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten is a one-of-a-kind farm store and venue for live music and community events in historic Downtown Brenham.<br><br><strong>Saturday, Oct. 1st - 7pm</strong><br>The Rodair Roadhouse - Port Arthur, TX<br>We're excited to play in Port Arthur for the first time! We found out about this new restaurant when we played Beaumont last month. Lots of glowing reviews so far on the food and atmosphere.<br><br><strong>Saturday, Oct. 8th - 9AM - noon</strong><br>Covington Farmers Market, Covington, LA</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, Oct. 8th - 9PM</strong> - <strong>midnight</strong><br>Dmac's Bar & Grill - corner of Tulane Ave and Jeff Davis Pkwy - New Orleans, LA<br><span class="font_large"><strong>Also, we'll be celebrating Matthew's (significant numbered) birthday all weekend! </strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Sunday, Oct. 9th - 10pm</strong><br>Siberia - St. Claude Ave. - New Orleans, LA<br>Opening up for Revival</p>
<p><strong>Friday, Oct 14th - 7pm</strong><br>The Green Mesquite - Barton Spgs Rd. - Austin, TX<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>And exciting news on the TV front...</strong></span><br>Our song, I've Seen, will be featured on NCIS New Orleans, airing October 11th, 2016, where Matthew performs the song instrumentally on the show, with local trumpet player Ian Smith. Stay tuned for updates on when that will officially air.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/7d9f432950619c27ef2426df59cc82bddced85c6/original/img-8282.jpg?1474473143" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/42724712016-07-10T17:26:15-05:002017-01-12T21:05:24-06:00back home in New Orleans - shows coming upWhat an incredible journey we've had. 4,000 miles later, we're back home, refreshed, inspired, and renewed. <br>We have so much love and gratitude for all of our new (and old) friends in New Mexico. Thanks so much for making us feel special!<br>Look for videos coming down the line in the next couple months or so from the various gigs and filming moments...we're working on a music video as well, and New Mexico was the perfect back drop for us.<br><br>Now that we're back home, the work awaits. Editing video, recording, getting back to band rehearsals with our guys...<br>We've got some local shows coming up too! It's been too long New Orleans! <br><br>Friday, July 22nd - 8pm (duo)<br>Euphorbia Kava Bar - 8726 Oak Street<br><br>Friday, July 29th - 7pm (duo)<br>Jake and Allisyn's house concert series<br>Message us on facebook for invite and details<br><br>Thursday, August 11th - 9pm (band)<br>Old Point Bar - 545 Patterson Dr.<br><br>Friday, August 12th - 9pm (band)<br>Rare Form Nola - 437 Esplanade Ave.<br>PS - It's the DeOrazio's 9th anniversary!<p>Thursday, August 18th - 7pm (duo)<br>Dmac's Bar & Grill - Jeff Davis Hwy<br>with Jason Bishop for the Americana Jam (come jam with us after our set!)</p>Sunday, August 28th - 8pm (band)<br>Dmac's Bar & Grill - Jeff Davis Hwy<br>with Beth Lee & The Break Ups (from Austin)<br><br>Saturday, Sept. 3rd - 11pm (band)<br>Checkpoint Charlie's - corner of Esplanade and Decatur<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/e70f17850bd4df720044c2b9d448230a3434af78/medium/img-9476.jpg?1468889263" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/abb59f1f85d846d6e7004b9ab680fbbb1dcaa623/medium/img-9471.jpg?1468889268" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/2654eaf6622a732776eff4f415a8b902317cffa7/small/img-0980.jpg?1468887842" class="size_s justify_center border_" />The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/42555172016-06-29T12:57:50-05:002016-06-29T12:57:50-05:00Tour Time Update - New Mexico<p>Life on the road, we have to be flexible and roll with the breeze. Changes happen, miscommunications misfire, and other opportunities arise. And we rise to the occasion.<br>Here's the latest calendar happenings...</p>
<p>June 29 - 7pm - Taos Mesa Brewing Taos, NM </p>
<p>July 1 - 7:30pm - Blue Grasshopper - Rio Rancho, NM (upgraded to 7:30 time slot!)<br>Awesome brewery and brick oven pizza joint, along with music...join us! It will be our first time in Rio Rancho :) <br> <br>July 2 - 3pm - Santa Fe Wine Fest - Santa Fe, NM <br> <br>July 3 - 11am - Santa Fe Artisan Market at the Railyard - Santa Fe, NM <br><br>(July 3 at Mine Shaft Tavern cancelled due to venue double booking us....sad face)</p>
<p>July 5th - 2pm - KMRD Radio - Madrid, NM <br>Tune in to the "Wondering Minstrel Show" with Dennis Overman, 2pm mountain time. 96.9 fm or http://www.kmrd.fm/kmrd/ <br><br>July 6th - 9pm - Evangelo's - Santa Fe, NM Just added! </p>
<p>July 8 - 8pm - White Rock Coffee - Dallas, TX</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/42402052016-06-21T15:30:38-05:002017-02-05T09:18:13-06:00Tour Time - New Mexico plus cancellationsHappy Solstice!<br>We head out tonight, to Texas, for the 4th wedding of this summer.<br><br>Sadly, my (Melissa's) grandmother passed away and the funeral services are this weekend as well. She was 89 years old, married to my grandad for 70 years. She lived a full and blessed life; she had a generous heart and an unconditional way of making each person she encountered feel so special. She passed on her musical genes to most of her children and grandchildren. <br><br>We've cancelled our shows for White Rock in Dallas on 6/24, and The 806 in Amarillo on 6/25. <br>After the wedding and funeral, and very full family time, we'll make our way to Santa Fe. YAY!!! <p>We are beyond thrilled to return to this gorgeous and truly enchanted land. We are so happy to be invited back to perform at Taos Mesa Brewing and the Santa Fe Wine Festival! We're looking forward to playing with our friends Johny Broomdust and Jamie Russell (bass and drums) again.</p>Look for more <a contents="Instagramming" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetjonesmusic" target="_blank">Instagramming</a> from us. <br><br>Here's the rundown of dates coming up...<p>June 28 - 2pm - <a contents="KMRD Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kmrd.fm/kmrd/" target="_blank">KMRD Radio</a> - Madrid, NM <br>Tune in to the "Wondering Minstrel Show" with Dennis Overman, 2pm mountain time. 96.9 fm or http://www.kmrd.fm/kmrd/<br><br>June 29 - 7pm - <a contents="Taos Mesa Brewing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://taosmesabrewing.com/" target="_blank">Taos Mesa Brewing</a> Taos, NM <br><br>July 1 - 4:30pm - <a contents="Blue Grasshopper" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thebluegrasshopperpub" target="_blank">Blue Grasshopper</a> - Rio Rancho, NM <br>Awesome brewery and brick oven pizza joint, along with music...join us! It will be our first time in Rio Rancho :)<br> <br>July 2 - 3pm -<a contents=" Santa Fe Wine Fest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://golondrinas.org/Calendar_of_Events/index.html#July" target="_blank"> Santa Fe Wine Fest</a> - Santa Fe, NM<br> <br>July 3 - 11am - Santa Fe Artisan Market at the Railyard - Santa Fe, NM<br><br>July 3 - 5pm - <a contents="Mineshaft Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.themineshafttavern.com/" target="_blank">Mineshaft Tavern</a> - Madrid, NM <br><br>July 8 - 8pm - <a contents="White Rock Coffee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wrcoffee.com/" target="_blank">White Rock Coffee</a> - Dallas, TX</p><br><br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/42025272016-05-29T14:16:02-05:002016-05-29T14:26:24-05:00Vintage Guitar Magazine feature - our video included!<p>Vintage Guitar Magazine featured a review about the New Orleans Guitar Company Model 8 and they included our video as the demo feature for this particular guitar!<br>(This article originally appeared in VG August 2012 print issue)<br>Read the review here, and scroll to the bottom to watch Matthew record his guitar track for "Song for Melissa", for our CD Magnolia, using the same instrument they used in the review. (NOGC Model 8) <br><a contents="http://www.vintageguitar.com/16999/new-orleans-guitar-company-model-8/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.vintageguitar.com/16999/new-orleans-guitar-company-model-8/" target="_blank">http://www.vintageguitar.com/16999/new-orleans-guitar-company-model-8/</a><br><br><a contents='("Song for Melissa" available on the Magnolia album here.)' data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/14572/song-for-melissa" target="_blank">("Song for Melissa" available on the Magnolia album here.)</a><br><br>Matthew has been a longtime friend and supporter of Vincent Guidroz and <a contents="New Orleans Guitar Company" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.neworleansguitar.com" target="_blank">New Orleans Guitar Company</a>. Matthew's current NOGC instrument is the JB14 model. You can hear that guitar in action <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/jFDuzAfnM88" target="_blank">here (Reveil Marie)</a> and <a contents="here (I Remember Your Half Grin)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/KfD6sT_1JVM" target="_blank">here (I Remember Your Half Grin)</a>. </p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/41609052016-04-30T17:23:42-05:002016-04-30T17:23:42-05:00TOUR TIME - TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO<p>TOUR TIME - just a couple weeks away now! <br>TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO - Here's the basic run down of what we've got booked so far...check our <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more specifics. <br>BUT...if there's a hole in our schedule and you have a place for us to play, we'd gladly join you in song and merriment.</p>
<p>Tour Dates - <br>May 12 - <a contents="notsuoH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://notsuoh.com/" target="_blank">notsuoH</a> - Houston, TX <br>May13 -<a contents=" Sanchos" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sanchosmx.com/events/" target="_blank"> Sanchos</a> - San Antonio <br>May 19 - <a contents="The Driskill Hotel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.driskillhotel.com/" target="_blank">The Driskill Hotel</a> - Austin, TX <br>May 21 - <a contents="Downtown Austin Farmers Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sustainablefoodcenter.org/programs/sfc-farmers-market/sfc-farmers-market-downtown" target="_blank">Downtown Austin Farmers Market</a> - Austin, TX <br>May 22 - <a contents="Lone Star Farmer Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Lone Star Farmer Market</a> - Bee Cave, TX <br>May 27 - <a contents="Mudbug Madness Festival " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mudbugmadness.com/lineup/#may-27" target="_blank">Mudbug Madness Festival </a>- Shreveport, LA <br>May 27 - <a contents="Bon Temps Coffee Bar " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Bon-Temps-Coffee-Bar-1672853582950980/" target="_blank">Bon Temps Coffee Bar </a>- Shreveport, LA <br>June 9 - <a contents="KPFT radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kpft.org/" target="_blank">KPFT radio</a> with Roark on <a contents="Wide Open Spaces" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Wide-Open-Spaces-w-Roark-125332170840587/" target="_blank">Wide Open Spaces</a> - Houston, TX <br>June 9 - <a contents="Driskill Hotel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.driskillhotel.com/" target="_blank">Driskill Hotel</a> - Austin, TX <br>June 12 - <a contents="notsuoH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://notsuoh.com/" target="_blank">notsuoH</a> - Houston, TX <br>June 24 - <a contents="White Rock Coffee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wrcoffee.com/" target="_blank">White Rock Coffee</a> Dallas, TX <br>June 25 - <a contents="The 806" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://the806.com/" target="_blank">The 806</a> - Amarillo, TX <br>June 28 - <a contents="KMRD Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kmrd.fm/kmrd/" target="_blank">KMRD Radio</a> - Madrid, NM <br>June 29 - <a contents="Taos Mesa Brewing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://taosmesabrewing.com/" target="_blank">Taos Mesa Brewing</a> Taos, NM <br>July 1 - <a contents="Blue Grasshopper" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bghnm.com/#beer" target="_blank">Blue Grasshopper</a> - Rio Rancho, NM <br>July 2 - <a contents="Santa Fe Wine Fest " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://golondrinas.org/Calendar_of_Events/index.html#July" target="_blank">Santa Fe Wine Fest </a>- Santa Fe, NM <br>July 3 - <a contents="Mineshaft Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.themineshafttavern.com/" target="_blank">Mineshaft Tavern</a> - Madrid, NM <br>July 8 - <a contents="White Rock Coffee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wrcoffee.com/" target="_blank">White Rock Coffee</a> - Dallas, TX</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/41184502016-04-04T19:16:07-05:002023-01-31T10:40:27-06:00Louisiana Music Factory Performance Video and New PhotosSuch a pleasure to be a part of the Louisiana Music Factory Free Concert Series! They've posted <a contents="video from our performance" data-link-label="BAND PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/band-performances">video from our performance</a> featuring three songs. From Magnolia, You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone; from Home: Vol.1, I Remember Your Half Grin; and a new one which may be on Home: Vol.2 as yet to be recorded, called To Hell and Back. Big thanks to Barry and Linda and the rest of the crew at the Factory for being so supportive and giving the world a place to find Louisiana music!<br>We've also posted new <a contents="photos from the LMF" data-link-label="2016" data-link-type="page" href="/2016">photos from the LMF</a> courtesy of the ever lovely and talented Emily Frock.<br>Big huge thanks also to our good friend and drummer Gus Haiko for his continued dedication and amazing talent and to our good friend Ross Hallen for stepping up to the plate and knocking it out the park on bass last minute.<br><br>Look for us again, band style, on Friday, May 6th for the <a contents="Music at the Mint" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://musicatthemint.org/category/blog/upcoming-events/" target="_blank">Music at the Mint</a> series, at the Old U.S. Mint.<br>This will likely be your last chance to see us locally before we hit the road for <a contents="summer touring" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">summer touring</a>. <br><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>UPDATE 4/5/16 - Music at the Mint CANCELLED...due to fire at Presbytere, shows have been cancelled there until repairs are complete. (Fire was not at the Mint, but as it's a non-profit/museum, resources need to be allocated accordingly. <br>Hopefully, we'll get to reschedule for later this summer. </strong></span>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/0b6083513fb31f580a6b3b18b97b7be055b67f3a/medium/img-1257.jpg?0" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">at LMF, New Orleans; photo by Emily Frock</p></div>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/40792182016-03-08T20:05:45-06:002016-03-23T16:44:47-05:00Double SJ gigs, two weekends in a row!We are feeling the energy of spring and it's uplifting!<br>We are so happy to announce more shows for Sweet Jones coming up...and double gigs two weekends in a row! <br><br><strong>Sat. March 26th</strong>, <strong>9am-12pm</strong> - Covington Farmers Market - 609 N. Columbia<br>(duo show)<br><br><strong>Sat. March 26th</strong>, <strong>3pm-3:45pm</strong> - Louisiana Music Factory - 421 Frenchmen Street<br>In-store performance with the band!<br><br><strong>Sat. April 2nd, 12pm-2pm</strong> - brand new venue/events space in Bay St. Louis, MS<br>more details TBA<br><br><strong>Sat. April 2nd, 7pm-10pm</strong> - Art Night Out in Slidell, LA at Artists' Galleries de Juneau - 2143 1st Street<br>(duo show)The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/40629162016-02-26T19:34:27-06:002022-03-23T15:02:01-05:00New Videos and Video Page Layout!<a contents="We've uploaded new video" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances">We've uploaded new video</a> from our Saturday February 13 show at <a contents="LA46 Vintage Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Louisiana46" target="_blank">LA46 Vintage Market</a>. Captured with Mrs D's iPhone 6, we're delighted and amazed at how well they look and sound. Let us know what you think :)<br><br>In the process of uploading these new videos, we decided to revamp the video page altogether, hopefully making it more navigable. We separated the videos into three categories, each with it's own page accessible through a new drop down menu. Categories as follows:<br><a contents="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances">DUO PERFORMANCES</a><br><a contents="BAND PERFORMANCES" data-link-label="BAND PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/band-performances">BAND PERFORMANCES</a><br><a contents="TELEVISION ~ FILM ~ DEMOS" data-link-label="TELEVISION ~ FILM ~ DEMOS" data-link-type="page" href="/television-film-demos">TELEVISION ~ FILM ~ DEMOS</a><br><br>As always, we'd love to hear from you and get your feedback about how we're doing.<br><br>Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to look around and share your thoughts with us.<br>Matt & MelissaThe Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/40482952016-02-18T13:22:24-06:002016-02-18T13:22:24-06:00Live at LA46 Second Saturday Series - VideosThe amazing Skip Bolen captured video at our recent show at LA46. You can view the videos here -<p><a contents="Sweet Jones Live at LA46" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLNc9C5KI0w&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Sweet Jones Live at LA46</a></p>We're now editing the videos we captured from our iPhone/tripod set up and will be posting those soon as well. <br>Thanks to Skip & Monica at LA46 on St. Claude Ave, and thanks to all of you who came out to the show!The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/40166652016-01-30T17:25:08-06:002016-01-30T17:25:08-06:00Mardi Gras and the Spring hereafterAfter holidaze, comes carnival time in New Orleans! Phew! Good times though, and no snow (sorry, East Coast friends, we like our Southern winters). <br>Although we're not necessarily "doing" mardi gras this year, we've got fun stuff coming up post-mardi gras, and in New Orleans proper :)<br><br>Saturday, February 13th - 2nd Saturday series at LA46 8pm<br>RSVP on Facebook here - <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1646774465589602/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1646774465589602/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1646774465589602/</a><br> <p>Sunday, February 28th - Rock & Roll Marathon - 7:15am - 10:40am.<br>We're so excited to participate again this year for the Rock & Roll Marathon! <br>We'll be stationed at St Charles and Melpomene, swapping sets with another band (TBA).<br>Come bring your fest chair and help us cheer on these amazing marathon runners!<br><br>In other musical news, we're looking into bringing the rhythm section back into frequency! More info TBA, but we'll let you know what comes about. YAY!</p>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/39625942015-12-13T14:21:52-06:002017-01-12T21:05:23-06:00New videos, new review, plus a New Year!Mr. D. has been steady at the helm of iMovie the last few days, putting together new music videos for you! Check out the first music video for <a contents="Welcome Home" data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video">Welcome Home</a> (from our latest album, Home: Vol. 1), and 'Gypsy Blue' (Live at Maison Blues in Slidell).<br><br>Roots Music Report posted their <a contents="review of Home: Vol. 1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/reviews/view/328/album-review-of-home-vol-1-by-sweet-jones-1" target="_blank">review of Home: Vol. 1</a> Weeee! Thanks Duane!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/898ecc8c8a502af06e1babc4d86466b03a1bc9ea/small/rmr-review.jpg?1451260307" class="size_s justify_center border_" /><br><br>2016 starts off right, with a show on January 1st at Banks Street Bar. We'll play just a quick 45 minute set from 7pm-7:45pm sharp. This is for the Unite the Vibe Festival taking place there all of New Years Week/Weekend. Fun!! <br>Be sure to RSVP for Sweet Jones here - <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/480924672089381/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/480924672089381/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/480924672089381/</a><br><br>Then we hit the road again, to Austin for a show at the Driskill Hotel Bar on January 7th. <br><br><a contents="Check the calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">Check the calendar</a> for more updates and current show listings. We'll be adding more soon!<br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/39544992015-12-07T20:06:32-06:002015-12-07T20:09:43-06:00Home: Vol. 1 - Review by The Alternate Root<strong><em><a href="http://www.sweetjonesmusic.com/">Sweet Jones</a> (from the album Home: Vol. 1) - </em>Sweet Jones was a result of Hurricane Katrina. Matthew DeOrazio was in Austin retreating and recovering from the storm when he met Melissa at a gig. The New Orleans-based couple record as Sweet Jones, with the recently-released E.P., <em>Home: Vol. 1</em>, as a calling card for their music. Blues hovers a little above the songs on <em>Home: Vol. 1</em>, like the spirits hearing “Welcome Home” as they head towards the hopes of better days. The stories on the album sway with a sadness in the reverie of “I Remember Your Half Grin”, the weariness of a long journey with “It’s Gonna Rain”, and a hollowness from the empty heart and bed in “Who Will Be Your Spark”. <em>Home: Vol. 1</em> exits with the bright promise of “Homeward Bound” as Sweet Jones pick and pluck a path out of the E.P.</strong><br><strong>Listen and buy the music of <em><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sweetjonesmusic.com/music">Sweet Jones</a></em> from <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015SRUX60?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B015SRUX60&linkCode=xm2&tag=wwwthealter04-20">AMAZON</a></em> or <em><a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/home-vol.1-ep/id1043097782?at=10ldmZ&mt=1&app=music%22%3EHome,%20Vol.1%20-%20EP%20-%20Sweet%20Jones%3C/a%3E">iTunes</a></em></strong><br><a contents="Review by Danny McCloskey at The Alternate Root" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thealternateroot.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4318:otr-120415&catid=208:what-s-trending&Itemid=268" target="_blank">Review by Danny McCloskey at The Alternate Root</a>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/39040082015-10-29T19:41:25-05:002015-10-29T20:41:58-05:00Gratitude time, a trip to Kentucky plus Slidell showsComing up quick on Halloween and the end of daylight savings time. Time to open the windows for that fresh, autumn air while it lasts; time to wash those heavier blankets and pull out a few sweaters. Weeee!<br><br>Our next adventures -<br>Saturday, Nov. 21st at the Covington Farmers Market<br><br>For the first time, we'll be traveling for Thanksgiving! Excited to visit with family in Lexington, KY for Thanksgiving. <br><br>Friday, Nov. 27th at Common Grounds Coffee in Lexington, KY<br><br>Saturday, Nov. 28th at Yazoo Pass in Clarksdale, MS<br><br>Then upon returning home, we'll get up to Slidell for two shows in December at the beautiful music venue that is Maison Blues -<br>Thursday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 10th. Come over and enjoy dinner while we serenade you!<br>2144 1st Street Slidell, LA<br><br>2015 has been an amazing learning experience, and we are so grateful to continue this adventure. <br>I imagine we'll spend the remainder of the year sorting out photos and videos of all these travels and have some new goods posted soon enough.<br><br>THANK YOU ALL for the support and encouragement as we make these musical miles!<br><br>PS - to the 5 FB friends who helped us reach 500 likes - we haven't forgotten about you; we'll be emailing you those download links soon :)<br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/38467812015-09-20T11:43:17-05:002020-11-29T17:20:32-06:00Home: Vol. 1 and more touring!Autumn leaves blowing across the open road...So begins the first line of the first song on our first studio album (Magnolia 2012). <br>Time flies when you're having fun!<br><br>We've re-tracked Melissa's vocals and re-mixed/re-mastered Home: Vol. 1. We've now had it pressed and is now available on iTunes and Spotify.<br>For those of you who already have a copy, allow us to send you a download link for the updated version.<br>Or let us know if you'd like to <a contents="order a new physical copy" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">order a new physical copy</a>...there were some issues with proper titles loading when uploading the physical CD onto iTunes, but we've got that sorted out now.<br><br>Upcoming autumn adventures include - another trip to Clarksdale, MS then passing through Georgia and enjoying some fall colors through the Shenandoah Valley, and a little beach time in Virginia Beach.<br>Then back home for a week or so, and back out to Austin, TX.<br><br>Check the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">calendar</a>, as we're updating often. <br>All of our love and thanks to you, the dedicated friends, fans and family for your support!!<br><br><strong>Thurs Sept 24th </strong><br>Yazoo Pass 6-9pm<br>207 Yazoo Ave. Clarksdale, MS 38614<br><br><strong>Sat Sept 26th </strong><br>Brushy Mountain Winery 7-9pm<br>125 W. Main St. Elkin, NC<br><br><strong>Thurs Oct 1st -</strong><br>Borjo Coffee 7-9pm<br>4416 Monarch Way. Norfolk, VA 23508<br><br><strong>Sat. October 3rd</strong><br>Old Beach Farmers Market 9-11:30am<br>Croc’s 19th St Bistro 620 19th St. Va Beach, VA<br><br><strong>Sat. October 17th</strong><br>Downtown Austin Farmers Market 10am-12pm<br><br><strong>Sat. October 17th</strong><br>Hill Country Golf and Guitar 7-10pm<br>15506 W. Hwy 71 Bee Cave, TX<br><br>THANKS SO MUCH AND SEE YOU SOON!The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/38409032015-09-03T09:09:21-05:002015-09-03T16:18:41-05:00New Orleans show! What?!<span class="font_large"><strong>I know it's been a very long spell since we played in New Orleans...what with all the recording and then touring :) good times abound.<br><br>We're playing at Banks Street Bar Thursday, Sept. 10th at 9pm.<br>This show is part of the WTUL ABC night in collaboration with <a contents="Milo Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://milorecordsneworleans.com/abc-night/" target="_blank">Milo Records</a>. (ABC = Americana/Blues/Country).<br><br>Also, tune in to <a contents="WTUL 91.5" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wtulneworleans.com/" target="_blank">WTUL 91.5</a> on Saturday, Sept. 5th at 12:30pm. We'll be performing on the air! :)<br><br>We'd love to see y'all there...FUN!</strong></span>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/38095602015-08-08T17:08:59-05:002017-01-12T21:05:23-06:00Live video from Taos Mesa Brewing now posted!Matt has been putting in the hours mixing and editing the sound recording and video from our show at Taos Mesa Brewing. He's so multi-talented <3<br><br>We've got 5 songs from the night live on the<span class="font_large"><strong> <a contents="video page" data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video">video page</a> </strong></span>now.<br>Now you can see and hear us with the awesome rhythm section we got to play with while we were in New Mexico - Johny Broomdust on upright bass and Jamie Russell on drums. <br>Cheers and enjoy!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/6077ce5617cc286d3589b27654fb5f6faf5f19a4/medium/10375794-1464411610541715-1450780726-n.jpg?1439071788" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/7e27b0650468cfb009cbbf57df8ea2c9e31d41e4/medium/img-2592.jpg?1439072043" class="size_m justify_center border_" />The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/37907242015-07-24T18:36:52-05:002015-07-24T18:36:52-05:00Being at Home for a hot spellWe made it home from this amazing tour. <br>4,870 miles in 26 days. Epic!<br>Thanks so much to everyone along the way who made us feel so welcome and at home wherever we were.<br>The trip was amazing, we just fell in love with New Mexico. We look forward to spending some time out there again, particularly when it's 102 degrees in Louisiana and we check with our Santa Fe and Taos friends and see that it's 25-30 degrees cooler. Sigh.<br>Everywhere we played, the responses were really positive. It's very encouraging :) <br>We're home now, sorting through everything, beginning tracking and recording again, and booking the next few tour paths. <br>It just doesn't stop. But we love it that way.<br><br>After singing and playing these newer songs the last few weeks, and strengthening the live sound, we decided to revisit the Home: Vol. 1 sessions.<br>(We only pressed 100 to start in case we wanted to change anything).<br>So we've already started re-tracking some of the vocals and lead guitar, and adding a few percussive elements to Welcome Home.<br>We'll let you know when it's ready to re-press; and then we'll add it to iTunes officially.<br><br>We'll also be sorting through live video we captured from the tour and adding that to the website as well. <br><br>Keep an eye on the calendar for more touring :) fun fun funThe Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/37799692015-07-16T11:10:53-05:002015-07-16T11:10:53-05:00Radioland and post-tour notesWe're coming to the end of this piece of the #homeVol1Tour and the journey has been amazing. So many new friends, much joy and gratitude for the kindness and for the amazing landscapes we've encountered. <br>We look forward to returning to these new places strengthening the bonds. <br>We also look forward to coming home and continuing the work on the Home volumes recordings. We've had a chance to flesh out some of the newer songs for volume 2, and be inspired for new songs for volume 3. <br><br>In radio news, Home: Vol. 1 is getting some positive attention. :-)<br>KTCU 88.7 fm in Ft Worth recently played some of our tunes on Sunday Night Second Line show with Mike McAbee<br><br>on Friday, July, 17th-<br>KBYS 88.3 fm, Lake Charles - we'll have a phone interview at 9:15am with Braylin on the morning show<br><br>KPFT 90.1 fm, Houston - we'll be in the studio with Roark on Wide Open Spaces<br><br>these performances will promote our last shows of the tour in Galveston and Lake Charles. <br><br>On Sept 5th, we'll visit with Mark on the folk show - WTUL 91.5 New Orleans<br><br>look for more shows and mini tours coming up this autumn! <br>Cheers and thanks for all the love and support!!The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/37496872015-06-21T16:14:24-05:002015-06-21T16:14:24-05:00Official Press Release for Home: Vol. 1<strong>New Orleans Roots duo, Sweet Jones, takes their new EP ‘Home Vol. 1’ on the road.</strong><br><br>The couple met at a gig in Austin, a post-Katrina love story set to music. Melissa has family roots in TX and grew up in Austin; Matthew was retreating and recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As two independent artists from divergent backgrounds, they felt compelled to merge their styles to create a sound more representative and ultimately more rewarding. They have been performing together as Sweet Jones since 2009. <br><br>In that time, they’ve recorded three albums, performed at various festivals regionally, toured annually from the South/East Coast/Midwest, built a home recording studio, established their own music publishing company, and performed their own arrangement of the Cole Porter tune, I’ve Got My Eyes on You in the closing scene of NCIS Crescent City Part 1 with Mark Harmon and Scott Bakula.<br><br><br><strong>Press from their debut studio release “Magnolia” -</strong><br>"Upbeat rhythms, tight guitar licks, and harmonies that float like the bayou mist mixed into a gumbo of blues, roots-rock, folk and Americana...Magnolia reflects and honesty and sincerity for the music they create". <a href="http://www.thealternateroot.com/rack-3/1124-sweet-jones-magnolia" target="_blank">The Alternate Root magazine</a><br><br>"From-the-heart sounding vocals and lyrics and warm-blooded, uncomplicated melodies present on Magnolia makes for one of this year’s major listening treats. The disarming, youthful sweetness of Ms. DeOrazio’s vocal persona is coupled with a quiet emotional strength that never fails to charm. Her musical and spousal partner Matthew provides a most suitable deep-voiced counterpart as well as brilliant guitar on any given track." <a href="http://rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=reviews&search=single&id=658" target="_blank">Roots Music Report</a><br><br><br>The summer tour starts close to home in the heart of the delta, including historic music towns Clarksdale, MS and Muscle Shoals, AL. Then they head west through Norman, OK, Amarillo, TX and finally to New Mexico before heading back home to New Orleans via Austin and Galveston, TX, and Lake Charles, LA. <br><br>New Album link – <a href="http://www.sweetjonesmusic.com/music" target="_blank">http://www.sweetjonesmusic.<wbr></wbr>com/music</a>/ <br>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetJonesMusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>SweetJonesMusic</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.sweetjonesmusic.com" target="_blank">http://www.sweetjonesmusic.com</a><br>Link to promo photo: <a href="http://sweetjonesmusic.com/press-kit" target="_blank">http://sweetjonesmusic.com/<wbr></wbr>press-kit</a>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/37395772015-06-12T15:31:10-05:002017-01-12T21:05:23-06:00It's Official!! <div style="text-align: center; ">Just arrived hot off the presses! <a contents="Home: Vol.1. Click the link" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Home: Vol.1. Click the link</a> to listen and read more about it :)<br><br>We'll also have a new pressing of the <a contents="El DeOrazio CD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.eldeorazio.com/music" target="_blank">El DeOrazio CD</a> arriving in time for the tour.</div><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/714a67b463d2ef8d869fd68957ee954ea936141d/large/home-arrival-pic.png?1434140969" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" />The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/36933092015-05-05T11:42:45-05:002017-01-12T21:05:23-06:00New EP and Summer Southwest Tour Update<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mail-wrap" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; " width="100%"><tbody style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <tr style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <td align="center" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; " valign="top"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content-area" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 785px; "> <tbody style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <tr style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <td align="left" class="padded" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 13px; " valign="top">I'll admit, we've been busier than ever, but not in the clubs with the usual gigs;<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> Busy on the home front - creating and crafting, listening, writing and revising, booking, visualizing.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> Steadily we go on this new batch of songs! We've decided to release multiple EP's instead of one long playing (LP) album. This way, we are able to compile groups of songs as they become fully realized and not rush through the process to reach a deadline. It's very important to us to give the material time to breathe and come to life. We've not always given ourselves this luxury but since we're ultra DIY, recording and playing all the instruments ourselves in the home studio, it all takes a little bit longer than you might imagine, but it's so much more rewarding an experience for us and hopefully for you, the listener.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/60ee808aef8360bee8a6b550513a550e7bd4e803/small/img-8941.jpg?1427754754" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0.5em; width: 125px; height: auto; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " /><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <strong style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/1e6617a9fc881065f2bbb04379c795c02ef6f626/small/img-8967a.jpg?1427754755" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0.5em; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-right-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 125px; height: auto; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " />'Home: Vol. 1' will be released on June 23rd! </strong><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> We hit the road on June 25th to begin our <a contents="tour" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="http://sweetjonesmusic.com/calendar" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none; ">tour</a> in Clarksdale, MS and Muscle Shoals, AL.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> Then through Norman, OK, Amarillo, TX and on to Santa Fe, NM for the <a contents="Santa Fe Wine Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://santafewinefestival.com/" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none; " target="_blank">Santa Fe Wine Festival</a>. We'll be spending July 4th weekend in NM, playing in Santa Fe and Taos. <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> Following that we head eastward to Austin, TX where we have 2 shows and 2 markets lined up. Then we make our way back home via Lake Charles, LA.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> We hope to see you in our travels; if not, please share our calendar with friends & family - it will be our first visit to some of these towns and support is deeply appreciated!<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> We've put the <a contents="Magnolia album on sale" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="http://sweetjonesmusic.com/music" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none; ">Magnolia album on sale</a> on the website, so if you don't have a copy yet, get yours here. We'll be setting up pre-orders soon for the new EP and will let you know when that sale goes live :) <br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> We're super excited about this new EP and the tour and look forward to seeing all your smiling faces out there!! :) <3<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <div style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; ">A few words about the new SJ album.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <u style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Home: Vol. 1</strong></u>
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<div style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; ">bringing a sense of longing and belonging at once...<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> Getting to the heart of the matter<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> finding out what matters.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> Developed at home and finding new ways to be at home in the world,<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> stepping away from the full throttle club gigs in favor of a more rootsy, reflective vibe.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> Reaching in and pouring out."<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> ~ Mrs. D. ~<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </div> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetJonesMusic" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none; " target="_blank">FaceBook</a><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://instagram.com/sweetjonesmusic/" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none; " target="_blank">Instagram</a><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> We finally joined Instagram and will be posting lots of pics from the road :)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
</tbody></table>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/36297662015-03-28T18:34:20-05:002017-01-12T21:05:23-06:00Summer Southwest TourRecording continues at Los DeOrazios studios, really pleased with the sounds we're getting now and the way the songs are shape-shifting. We hope to have at least a short-run EP ready for summer. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/1e6617a9fc881065f2bbb04379c795c02ef6f626/small/img-8967a.jpg?1427754754" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/60ee808aef8360bee8a6b550513a550e7bd4e803/small/img-8941.jpg?1427754754" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>We're also in the midst of planning and booking our annual summer tour getaway - this time to Santa Fe. We'll be performing at the <a contents="Santa Fe Wine Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.santafewinefestival.com/" target="_blank">Santa Fe Wine Festival</a> July 4th weekend. <br>Stops along the way include: Clarksdale, MS; Memphis, TN; Norman, OK; various parts of TX and of course the Santa Fe/Taos/ABQ region. We haven't been back through Santa Fe since May 2007 before we were married! <br>Amazing how life travels along swiftly and yet at it's own pace. <br><br><br><br><br>If you have a venue/farmers market/arts market contact or suggestion for any of these regions, please do share, as we are super DIY when it comes to booking...and everything else related to this business of being a musician/artist/entrepreneur. <br>Keep an eye out for the <a contents="calendar " data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">calendar </a>updates on where we'll be. We'll certainly be posting via <a contents="FaceBook " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetJonesMusic" target="_blank">FaceBook </a>when we're on the road :) Excited for this journey!<br><br>As always, thanks so much for your continued support and encouragement!! The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/35653032015-02-28T16:23:36-06:002015-02-28T16:23:36-06:00Spring approachingHello and hallelujah that Springtime is just around the corner!<br>One of our favorite seasons...jasmine and sweet olive blooming their sweet fragrant flowers...music and festivals around town begin to flower and flow as well. Good times to be coming!<br><br>We've started the recording process, pre-production style - We record basic tracks for all the songs, as a sketch to listen back and decide what we'd like to add/subtract/rework. So far, so good - 11 songs have unfolded before us, and we're super pleased. <br>Patience is key here. I feel like once we're into spring officially, more momentum will follow. (PS- Total Solar Eclipse on March 20th, the first day of spring...cosmic).<br>For now, we're not setting a release date, and letting the songs/project/collection brew. <br><br>But you'll be able to hear us perform some of these new songs live, and we have a few shows coming up this spring. <br>Coming up in March, we'll be at a new venue on Frenchmen Street called 30-90 Degrees. (It's the locational lat/long for nola). <br>Check out the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">calendar</a> for more details.The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/34445262014-12-31T16:54:05-06:002022-06-01T10:16:47-05:00MIA & 2015 dream a new dreamHappy Holidays dear folks!<br>Yes, we've been a little MIA the last month or three...life has a way of creating space for rest and dreams.<br>We are still brewing new tunes and pondering what comes next in the way of recording and performing live.<br>Holiday time has been filled with familial adventures here in New Orleans, and will continue over the next week or so, as we travel to TX for more family and friends connecting.<br>We plan to begin recording in earnest mid-January and mapping out these songs and look forward to sharing this new vision and sound.<br>2015 = dream a new dream!<br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/31948062014-09-19T13:42:05-05:002014-09-23T18:13:36-05:00NCIS in New Orleans, mini TX Tour, and music!The CBS TV show, <strong>NCIS: New Orleans</strong> premieres officially on <strong>Tuesday, September 23rd</strong>! <br><br>Although <a contents="El DeOrazio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://eldeorazio.com/" target="_blank">El DeOrazio</a> has been on pause from club gigs, the music has been on play and in full development at home in the studio. El D will be posting <strong>new songs</strong> periodically as they come to life. <a contents="Click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://eldeorazio.com/music" target="_blank">Click here</a> to listen and enjoy!! <br>As for new songs for Sweet Jones, those are also coming to life, but patience my friends, patience...you may get to here a few at some <a contents="live shows" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">live shows</a> though.<br><br><strong>mini TX Tour - </strong><br>We're headed to Shreveport and Dallas next month for a few shows, plus the adventure called Guitarlington! We've wanted to attend this incredible guitar showcase event for some years now, and this year, our schedules have finally aligned. <br>If you know some folks in Shreveport and/or Dallas *please* let them know about us. We are grateful for the support in developing these new markets for Sweet Jones.<br><br><a contents="Upcoming shows:" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar"><strong>Upcoming shows:</strong></a><br><br>Thursday, October 16th 7pm-9pm - <a contents="Rhino Coffee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rhinocoffee.com/events/" target="_blank">Rhino Coffee</a> in Shreveport, LA <br><br>Saturday, October 18th 9am-11am - <a contents="Dallas Farmers Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dallasfarmersmarket.org/" target="_blank">Dallas Farmers Market</a> in Dallas, TX<br><br>Saturday, October 18th 7pm - <a contents="Opening Bell Coffee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://openingbellcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Opening Bell Coffee</a> in Dallas, TX<br><br><br>We hope to see y'all soon :) Cheers, M&M and Sweet JonesThe Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/31742122014-09-05T20:09:40-05:002017-01-12T21:05:22-06:00September 2014 updateAugust flew by for us in a heartbeat with several great shows with friends, plus a birthday and an anniversary! I was just browsing through my phone photos and marveling at how much we fit into a short four weeks.<br>September is a little easier pace, (I think), and then October, we head to Texas for a little <a contents="mini tour" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">mini tour</a> up to Dallas and back for the <a contents="Arlington Guitar Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.texasguitarshows.com/NewArl.htm" target="_blank">Arlington Guitar Show</a>! Fun!! More on that soon, but for now...<br><br>Locally, here's what we've got coming up for the good times -<br><br><strong>Saturday, September 6th - 4pm-7pm </strong>at <a contents="Clouet Gardens" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.clouetgardens.org/" target="_blank">Clouet Gardens</a> 707 Clouet Street, between Royal and Dauphine, New Orleans.<br>Beachapalooza end of summer party with <a contents="Compleat Stage" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.compleatstage.org/" target="_blank">Compleat Stage</a>. <a contents="Read more" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.compleatstage.org/" target="_blank">Read more</a> about this fantastic performing arts collaborative ensemble.<br>Raul Gomez will be joining us again on fiddle for this event. We are so excited to share and participate with this fine group. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/501963ebff127626d8ebf1aee4a3ff30a98ef499/medium/beachapalooza-compleat-stage.jpg?1409965348" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><strong>Saturday, September 13th - 8pm</strong> - <a contents="LA 46" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Louisiana46" target="_blank">LA 46</a><br>Join us for LIVE AT LA46 Second Saturday's! Art, Music, Snacks, and very groovy goods to shop.<br>At LA46 - General Store & Vintage Market at 2232 St Claude Ave. next to Allways Lounge.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/434cb20fa478dad21a5b5be5290350aac76285fa/medium/la46-second-sat-2014-09-13.jpg?1409965617" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><strong>Tuesday, September 23rd</strong> - <a contents="NCIS: New Orleans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis-new-orleans/" target="_blank"><strong>NCIS: New Orleans</strong></a> officially premieres on CBS! Matt may or may not be in a piece of a scene (depending on how edits and such go, you know). Either way, we are thrilled that CBS picked up the series! It means more potential adventures for New Orleans talent to be featured. <br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/31313322014-08-11T15:50:01-05:002017-01-12T21:05:22-06:00This Friday in Covington - Sunsets on the LandingWe are super excited to finally perform at this beautiful music series in Covington, LA. This Friday, August 15th at 6pm sharp!<br>Bring your picnic and blanket/lawn chairs, and start your weekend early by relaxing on the banks of the Tchefuncte River at the end of Columbia Street. <br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sunsetatthelanding.org/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/a3a5a698caa53de16f0b4ba2b0fcbcf077e596ad/original/new-august-landing-web-2014.jpg?1407790121" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/31221562014-08-05T12:14:21-05:002014-08-06T13:57:00-05:00New live video for Sweet Jones - at the Beatnik in New OrleansWe had a great time playing at the Beatnik on July 24th, with our friends from Laugh in the Dark. They brought their friend Dylan, who filmed and recorded the evening, and was kind enough to post the show on YouTube! There are six videos in the series. <br><br><strong><a contents="Check it out here." data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video" target="_blank">Check it out here.</a></strong><br><br>Thanks!!<br><br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/30945532014-07-23T17:05:29-05:002014-07-23T17:05:29-05:00Post tour good times and looking aheadWe're happy to have been away, and grateful to be back home. Thanks so much to all the amazing people we met along the way, the family and friends we got to spend quality time with, and much thanks to our local friends & neighbors holding down the fort.<br><br>Come hang with us tomorrow night at the <a contents="Beatnik" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/the-BEATnik/371735282968343" target="_blank">Beatnik</a> 1638 Clio (former Bigtop) New Orleans. Show starts at 9pm, we're opening for our friends Laugh in the Dark. <br><br>Looking ahead, we're playing at a few other new-to-us, fun spots...join us for the last days of summer and Melissa's birthday month!<br><br>Saturday, August 2nd, 8pm-11pm - <a contents="Maple Room at Restaurant Cote" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/restaurantcote" target="_blank">Maple Room at Restaurant Cote</a> - 2219 Cary Street in Slidell, LA<br><br>Wednesday, August 6th, 9pm - <a contents="Hi Ho Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://hiholounge.net/" target="_blank">Hi Ho Lounge</a> on St. Claude Ave. New Orleans. We'll be sharing a night of music with Phillip Herman and <a contents="Natalie Mae" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nataliemaemusic.com/" target="_blank">Natalie Mae</a><br><br>Friday, August 15th - 6pm sharp! - <a contents="Sunsets at the Landing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sunsetatthelanding.org/" target="_blank">Sunsets at the Landing</a> in Covington, LA<br><br>And then we're recording piece by piece, putting together the next release.<br><br>Also, watch for a <a contents="mini tour" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">mini tour</a> to TX in October ;)The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/30451542014-06-27T18:24:18-05:002014-06-27T18:24:18-05:00Tour-Land - July 2014 - East Coast<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_53adf65aabc101e28009954">Vacation life and tour-land begins officially tomorrow! We're thrilled and super grateful to take a good piece of time off from our usual routines and get our highway miles on. Tomorrow evening, we'll be just a short drive over from New O<span class="text_exposed_show">rleans in Ocean Springs at the FireFly Tavern. Then Monday morning, we begin our journey toward Va Beach, stopping first in Atlanta and then Winston-Salem. Our calendar is up to date <a contents="here" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">here</a> we'll be keeping up on <a contents="FB" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/sweetjonesmusic" target="_blank">FB</a> as well, likely posting a little something daily. Happy Trails, safe travels, and see you soon!</span><br><br><strong>Itinerary -</strong><br>June 28th - Ocean Springs, MS - The FireFly Tavern<br>June 30th - Decatur, GA - Eddie's Attic open mic and contest<br>July 3rd - Virginia Beach, VA - Borjo Coffeehouse<br>July 5th - Virginia Beach, VA - Old Beach Farmers Market<br>July 13th - Wilmington, DE - Mojo 13<br>July 17th - Pensacola, FL - The HandleBar</div>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/29769952014-05-28T15:23:29-05:002017-01-12T21:05:22-06:00Summer Shows and East Coast adventuresApril and May have just completely evaporated! We've been staying busy while summer is on the fast track to greet us.We're in the midst of planning our annual road trip tour, this time out to Virginia Beach and back in July. Excited!<br>We have a few dates set up so far and waiting to hear back about a few more. It takes time and multiple/frequent visits to break into new towns. At this stage, we're just happy for the travels, experience, and meeting new people along the way, regardless of whether we fill up our calendar. <br>We'll be passing through Georgia and North Carolina en route to Va Beach, and then passing through Florida gulf coast on our way back home. Check out the <a data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">calendar</a> for more current updates, but if you have a recommendation or connection in any of these regions, let us know :) <br><br>We have some new songs are coming down the line, and we're recording draft versions now so we can listen back and make adjustments. We'll continue this process through the summer, and hopefully begin tracking in earnest in the Autumn/Winter for a new album to be ready next Spring. We'll also be recording our own 'studio' version of I've Got My Eyes On You, as we've had several requests for this. It was the song we performed on the NCIS: New Orleans TV show in March.<br><br>As for June, we have a few <a data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">Sweet Jones dates</a> posted, and then Mrs. D. will be joining<a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.eldeorazio.com" target="_blank"> </a><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.eldeorazio.com" target="_blank">El DeOrazio</a> & Friends for a few shows as well. <br><br>Sat. June 7th - El DeOrazio at <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://freretmarket.org/#ad-image-0" target="_blank">Freret Street Market</a> - 3:30pm<br><br>Sat. June 14th at Checkpoint Charlie's - 7pm-10:30pm - The talented conductor and violinist Raul Gomez will be joining us for this one!<br><br>Sat. June 21st at <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pearlriverblues.com/events.html" target="_blank">Pearl River Blues & Berry Farm Jam</a>, 1pm in Lumberton, MS. 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Come listen to music and pick blueberries!!<br><br>June 30-July 17 - Sweet Jones duo hit the road to VA and back. <br><br>With much gratitude, Happy trails and hope to see you soon!!<br>M&M<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/06d588642597285ea0392a7886e5d6621f268d7d/original/los-ds-2014-05-a.jpg?1401303742" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/28434252014-04-03T20:48:36-05:002014-04-03T20:48:36-05:00NCIS Crescent City Part 1 - I've Got My Eyes On You - Sitting Duck Scene<span class="font_large"><a contents="Here's a link to the scene we performed in. :)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/video/khu0suMK_QdEBVsZEDRMsokOkLfVewiM/ncis-sitting-ducks/" target="_blank">Here's a link to the scene we performed in. :)</a> </span>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/28139832014-03-26T09:21:16-05:002014-04-19T11:45:04-05:00NCIS Crescent City Part 1 - I've Got My Eyes On You - Video Demo<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="EHVnxYCJs_Y" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/EHVnxYCJs_Y/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EHVnxYCJs_Y?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br><span class="font_large">This is the video demo we put together for our part in the NCIS Crescent City Part 1 episode. <br>FUN FUN!!</span>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/27350902014-03-15T16:59:36-05:002017-01-12T21:05:22-06:00NCIS: New OrleansWe are immensely thrilled to let you know about some very exciting news!!! Sweet Jones has been selected to be one of the local featured musical acts on the very first episode of NCIS: New Orleans. The talented and funny Rachel Hsieh joins us on cello for this particular song. We had a blast working with her and the set/sound crew for the show. We look forward to more adventures like this in the future! The show will be a two-part pilot to start. <br>Tune in to <strong>CBS on Tuesday, March 25th</strong> <strong>(7pm CST) </strong>and watch until the end, as we are in the French Market scene toward the end. Yay!!!<br>Here's a little <a contents="article from USA Today" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2014/03/13/ncis-new-orleans-sneak-peek-feature/6367499/" target="_blank">article from USA Today</a> about the show. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/a94dd7bd2e8ba123b4312838724fa8f82626370f/large/img-1680.jpg?1394920392" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" />Not our official wardrobe on set, but one of the 'sample' looks we sent in for ideas. Fun!<br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/25968982014-02-25T09:27:20-06:002017-01-12T21:05:21-06:00February UpdateMy, oh, my, how the time flies! I'm amazed that Mardi Gras/March is around the corner. <br>We've been a bit busy since 2014 arrived. We traveled to TX to visit family and friends, and enjoyed a little time off. Then Melissa had a lengthy bout with a nasty chest cold/cough that slowed her down quite a bit, if you can imagine. She's doing much better now and I think it's safe to say she's fully recovered. <br>Thankfully, we posted two <a contents="Living Room Sessions" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" style="">Living Room Sessions</a> videos for you in December, because obviously, we have not yet organized a new one. But we have several ideas brewing...we've been working on some new music with two of our friends - Cellist, Rachel Hsieh and Violinist, Raul Gomez. We'll let you know further details when they manifest.<br>Raul joined us at Checkpoint Charlie's Feb 1st, and it was such an amazing night. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/9f0a932426f6e7aacfddabcd283c1329f7738210/medium/img-0810.jpg?1392677964" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br>Rachel will be joining us this time, along with violinist Eva Liebhaber, string-quartet-style, on Saturday March 1st at Checkpoint Charlie's. Fun!! The show goes 7p-10:30p, so meander your way down from the parades, and enjoy an early night in. <br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/22717732013-12-21T17:08:46-06:002017-01-12T21:05:21-06:00The Living Room Sessions - December 2013 Happy Solstice dear friends,<br>We had a hard time deciding the next song to share from our <a contents="Living Room" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" style="">Living Room</a>, so a happy bonus for you, we're sharing two! A double shot of goodness on the shortest day of the year.<br><br><strong>About the tunes:</strong><br><em>Killing the Blues</em> - A favorite cover written by Rowland Salley (better known as bassist for Chris Isaak). We discovered it on the album Raising Sand by Alison Krauss and Robert Plant and it quickly became a staple of our live sets.<br><br><em>Miss the Mississippi </em>- Another favorite cover. This one was written by Bill Halley and originally recorded by Jimmie Rodgers; it is featured on Roseanne Cash's album, The List (as in the list of songs her father, Johnny Cash, said were essentials to know as a musician and songwriter).<br><br><strong>In other news:</strong><br>Life has it's way of throwing curve balls right about the time it seems you're just getting accustomed to the new way. How else do we know how to grow and shift, but by the wind.<br>Abe Frishman, who has been playing bass with us for a while now, and more recently, upright bass, has decided it's time for new adventures outside the band realms. We appreciate all the hard work and time he dedicated to the band over the last year and a half, and we wish him the very best on his journey.<br>In the meantime, we're going to continue focusing on the development of new material and strengthening our sound as a duo, although we may have guest musicians with us for future recordings and performances.<br><br><br>We hope you <a contents="enjoy the videos" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" style="">enjoy the videos</a>!<br>Much peace and prosperity to you in 2014!<br>Be well, safe travels and have a lovely holiday :) <br>xoxo Melissa & Matt<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/02e0d368f7f38ffb25adf06276ee8df0d553ac05/original/dscn1004a.jpg?1387668570" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/21127582013-11-25T19:44:22-06:002016-09-25T15:35:29-05:00The Living Room Sessions<div>
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<div>Hello and Happy Holiday season!<br>The year is winding down and our hibernating-creating nature is settling in.</div>We're shifting our musical gears again and developing new sounds with a focus on strings and vocals. Melissa is playing her Takamine acoustic again, (which was the 1st guitar she learned to play with back in '96), combined with Matthew's electric creates a nice blend of natural tones. We're always exploring new ways to record at home and get the best sounds we can. We're enjoying the process of really listening to the songs from a fresh perspective.<br> </div>Not a whole lot of live shows on the horizon at the moment, so we thought it would be fun to entertain you from our living room to yours...We're calling it The Living Room Sessions, and we'll be posting a new video every month, filming and recording mostly new tunes, a few familiars, and possibly even a cover or two. <br> </div>We'd love to hear what you think. <a contents="Watch it here" data-link-label="DUO PERFORMANCES" data-link-type="page" href="/duo-performances" style="">Watch it here</a>.</div><br>Thanks so much for listening! Have a great holiday, safe travels, and see you in 2014.The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/20898642013-11-21T10:35:18-06:002013-11-21T10:35:18-06:00Earbits Radio!We recently signed up for <a contents="earbits radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.earbits.com" target="_blank">earbits radio</a> and made it through their editorial screening process - you can now stream Magnolia online, as well as listen to other great independant artists. Listen to Long Time Coming here - <a contents="Long Time Coming on Earbits" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.earbits.com/s/gPIeT9xVOinsp" target="_blank">http://www.earbits.com/s/gPIeT9xVOinsp</a>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/16380332013-09-17T05:27:35-05:002017-02-02T07:40:30-06:00Autumn's agenda"Autumn leaves blowin' across the open road..."<br>Excited for the subtle undercurrents on the Autumn breezes blowing in. Yes, I know down in South Louisiana, and certainly for our neighbors in TX, it's still hot like a biscuit out of the oven. But I'm the ever-optimist. I'm tuning in to those undercurrents and am looking forward to cooler temps and cozy nights. Winds of change that bring new ideas and weather that calls for a cup of tea, the guitar and pen in hand. Recorders at the ready. <br>In the meantime, we've got a few little gigs to satisfy your Sweet Jones, keeping it light and simple as we focus our attention on the homefront of creativity in our home studio. <br><strong>Upcoming:</strong><br>Sat 9/21 - 5:30-6:30p at Cafe Negril. We help out our good friend and fellow bluesy songstress, <a contents="Dana Abbott" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://danaabbottband.com/" target="_blank">Dana Abbott</a>, filling in for her regular early slots at Negril. Keep an eye out for these little pop ups. She plays this slot Fri-Sun each week but on occasion will share the love and pass it on.<br>Fri 9/27 - 12:30am at <a contents="Little Gem Saloon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.littlegemsaloon.com/" target="_blank">Little Gem Saloon</a>. If you haven't been to this newer venue yet, pick a night, hear some great sounds while fine dining. Beautiful place! This showcase is for the annual <a contents="Cutting Edge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cuttingedgenola.com/" target="_blank">Cutting Edge</a> Music and Business Conference, which takes place all weekend, with a variety of venues and performers showcasing at night, as well as music business panels during the day. It's a great privelege to participate and we are fortunate in New Orleans to have such an event and community that supports artists. As we all know, it's not the easiest career path to follow. <br><br>October finds us traveling up to Shreveport and Dallas for the weekend, a little quick scouting adventure.<br>Fri 10/18 - 9p at <a contents="North Gate Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/venue/northgatetavern" target="_blank">North Gate Tavern</a> - Shreveport, LA<br>We'll be attending the <a contents="Guitarlington" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.acousticguitar.com/Events/Guitar-lington-2013" target="_blank">Guitarlington</a> Guitar Show in Dallas 10/19, an event we've wanted to check out for some time, as we're what you might consider "gear geeks". <br>Keep an eye on the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">calendar</a> and/or <a contents="FB" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetJonesMusic" target="_blank">FB</a> events for pop ups and news. Thanks so much and see you soon :-)The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/15062582013-08-29T14:06:29-05:002017-01-12T21:05:21-06:00Blues Challenge at Chickie Wah Wah this Saturday!<img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/57795/1fe225f8643c9a0d0564c2c0f1103783a80abdd1/original/duo-ibc-aug-2013.jpg?1377803010" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Come out and cheer on the performers at our favorite non-smoking venue in New Orleans - Chickie Wah Wah! 2828 Canal St. Music goes from 6:30-11p but we'll be somewhere in the middle of all of that :) Come make a night of it. Thanks so much for your support! Winners will go on to finals in Memphis in February. Fun!!The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/14244992013-08-16T21:10:40-05:002017-01-12T21:05:21-06:00Sweet Jones at Old Point Bar - Aug 17Sweet Jones is finally making the musical journey to Algiers Point! Saturday, August 17th at 9:30pm <br>Featuring guest drummer Spencer Knapp, and maybe a few new songs will make a splash.<br>Come hang out! No cover charge! Old Point Bar - 545 Patterson Dr.<br><br><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/57795/eaa3158dc145233281532c7b88b13145c190366b/large/sjm-old-point-aug-17-2013.jpg?1376705332" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/8557312013-05-31T12:20:17-05:002013-05-31T12:20:17-05:00Roots Music Report gives Magnolia 5 stars!Oh wow, so we've just returned home from our Ohio travels, which were fantastic and rejuvenating...and we get this lovely message from Duane at the Roots Music Report. This is the best review we've had thus far, and are so grateful and encouraged by such feedback. Read the review here - <a href="http://rootsmusicreport.com/index.php?page=reviews&search=single&id=658" target="_new">Sweet Jones - Magnolia review on Roots Music Report</a><br>
And if you haven't heard or received Magnolia yet, visit the <a href="./music.cfm">Music</a> page - the songs are now pay what you like downloads. Our treat to you, thanks so much!<br><br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/6819202013-05-06T05:47:31-05:002013-08-16T21:02:03-05:00The Road to OhioJust over two weeks left until Matt & I hit the road bound for Cincinnati! We are so excited for this journey and the opportunity to hear one of our favorite bands, <a href="http://www.overtherhine.com" target="_new">Over the Rhine</a>, perform Live at their Nowhere Farm. We'll be traveling 'Lectric Duo style and hitting up a few farmers markets along the way to play, and then just enjoying some time exploring various towns we've never been to. Here's the current outline: Clarksdale, MS; Nashville, TN; Cincinnati, OH; Knoxville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Florida panhandle (haven't decided where yet). Email us if you have suggestions on what we should see along the way, and please do forward our site to your friends in these towns. We are grateful for the support and happy to make new friends along the way. Check our <a href="./calendar.cfm">calendar</a> for for updates and of course, keep tabs on us via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetJonesMusic" target="_new">Facebook</a>. :)<br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/5236392013-04-13T09:49:58-05:002013-04-13T09:49:58-05:00The Alternate Root reviews Magnolia!!We are so grateful and delighted to share with you that the Alternate Root has featured Magnolia in their New Release Rack section - <a href="http://www.thealternateroot.com/rack-3/1124-sweet-jones-magnolia?Itemidindex_php?option=com_content" target="_new">www.thealternateroot.com/rack-3/1124-sweet-jones-magnolia</a><br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/3969652013-03-22T16:05:00-05:002013-03-22T16:05:00-05:00Spring's Fast Track + Ohio adventuresNow that Mardi Gras and St Patty's is over, we have just a quick breather before the busy-ness of April and all the festing fun. New Orleans really never stops the party, which is something to marvel at. Between parade season, crawfish season, and festival season, we still manage to get some work done. We are mindful and diligent folks though, and choose our moments to be super in (March) or super out (April). <br>
We have a lot of exciting shows and news coming through April and then at the end of May, Matt & I will be traveling duo style up to Ohio and back for a short tour/concert adventure to see one of our favorite bands play at their farm outside of Cincinnati. They are called <a target="_new" href="http://www.overtherhine.com">Over the Rhine</a>. Amazing songwriters and a lovely married couple too. They inspire us. <br><br>
Here's a quick run-down for April, but check the <a target="_new" href="./calendar.cfm">calendar</a> for more details and other upcoming events. <br><br>
Sunday, April 7th - 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm <a target="_new" href="http://www.zoohattiesburg.com/">Hattiesburg Zoo Blues Fest</a> at <a target="_new" href="http://www.kegandbarrel.com/">The Keg and Barrel</a>, Hattiesburg, MS We're delighted to be invited again this year for this festival!<br>
Tuesdays, April 9th & 23rd - 7:00 pm Sweet Jones 'Lectric Duo Check Point Charlies, New Orleans - Matt & I will be working out some new material duo style<br>
Saturday, April 13th - 7:00 pm Check Point Charlies - Full Band in the midst of <a target="_new" href="http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/">French Quarter Fest</a><br>
Sunday, April 28th - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm <a target="_new" href="http://www.slidellantiques.com/">Slidell Antique Street Fair</a>, Slidell, LA - I know, it's <a target="_new" href="http://www.nojazzfest.com/">Jazz Fest</a> weekend, but Slidell's not far, you can take a breather and check out some really cool antiques and a variety of fabulous bands as well. <br>
Friday, May 3rd - 11:00 pm Check Point Charlie, New Orleans - It's the 2nd weekend of Jazz Fest, so if you're in town and missed us like we miss you, come out after the fest and hang out!<br><br>
Keep on the look out for <a target="_new" href="http://www.eldeorazio.com">El DeOrazio</a> at the end of April as well - he'll be unleashing a short-run preview EP of their new record. They've been hard at work in the studio and are about halfway through this album, but wanted to share at least part of it sooner than later. <br><br>
On our way to Ohio at the end of May, Matt & I will be passing through Clarksdale, MS; Nashville, TN; Cincinnati, OH; Knoxville, TN; Atlanta, GA, and maybe a little Florida beach town on the way back just because. If you live in one of these towns or know someone who wants to host a house concert in one of these towns, please help us connect the dots. Thank you so much, we are grateful for the support and encouragement!!<br><br>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2842162013-01-19T08:15:00-06:002013-01-19T08:15:00-06:00February = Fun in New OrleansNew Orleans has itself a marathon of partying to accomplish in the shortest month of the year! Sweet Jones will be performing here and there to help and enjoy the various adventures. Here's what we've got so far...<br><b><span style="font-size: larger;"><br></span></b>Feb 2nd 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm <a target="_new" href="http://freretmarket.org/">Freret St Market</a> - This fabulous outdoor market has great food, talented artists and their wares, and of course music all day. This market is always the 1st Sat of the month and goes 12-5p.<br>
Feb 2nd 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Check Point Charlie's - If you missed us at Freret Street, or are ready for round two, then come down to Esplanade and Decatur for some more fun.<br>
Feb 3rd - New Orleans hosts the Super Bowl!!! Are we ready for this kind of traffic?<br>
Feb 12th - <a target="_new" href="http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/">Mardi Gras in New Orleans</a>! Yes, we're always ready for parade traffic :)<br>
Feb 12th - 11am-2pm Matt's alter-ego, <a target="_new" href="http://eldeorazio.com/calendar.cfm">El DeOrazio & Friends</a>, will be at BMC at 11am on Mardi Gras Day. <br>
Feb 16th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Balcony Music Club - Our other favorite corner of Esplanade and Decatur. <br>
Feb 24th 7:40 am - 10:45 am <a target="_new" href="http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/new-orleans">Rock & Roll Marathon New Orleans</a> (yes, that's AM, as in Early, as in what runners do while the rest of us stay cozy in bed)<br><br>
For more music during this short Mardi Gras season, you can catch <a target="_new" href="http://eldeorazio.com/calendar.cfm"><b>El DeOrazio & Friends</b></a> <br>
Sun Jan 20th - 3pm - BMC<br>
Sun Jan 20th - 7pm - Cafe Negril<br>
Sun Jan 27th - 7pm - Cafe Negril <br>
and Every Friday - 7pm - 10pm at Cafe Negril on Frenchmen Street, New Orleans. <br><br>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2705262012-12-23T06:17:53-06:002012-12-23T06:17:53-06:00Melissa posts poetry and photography to Belle Journal!<a href="http://bellejournal.com/2012/12/21/presenting-work-from-the-lovely-melissa-deorazio/" target="_new">bellejournal.com/2012/12/21/presenting-work-from-the-lovely-melissa-deorazio/</a><br><br>
Melissa decided it was time to share her poetry and photography in a new realm...Belle Journal is a fabulous Literary Journal for the Southern Belle, based in New Orleans. They publish twice a year in print and post reguarly online. Browse the site and look for the printed edition to come out in January! Sweet Jones will perform at their release party. Look for details on that after the New Year!<br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2646672012-12-11T03:00:00-06:002017-01-12T21:05:21-06:00Sweet Jones on the Indie Bible CoverSweet Jones will have a photo in the collage for the annual Indie Bible. <a target="_new" href="http://www.indiebible.com/songsalive/"> Indie Bible</a> is a MASSIVE collection of venues, festivals, colleges and booking agents that are based in the US and Canada. There are 32,000 listings in all. There are also articles and marketing tips and directories. Fun!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/ec3a33726aa7f52b5572a65bda6b8ef33ab742da/medium/Indiebible14-2013-by-gilli-moon.jpg?1367364558" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="406" width="300" /><br>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2636862012-12-08T16:43:20-06:002017-01-12T21:05:21-06:00We have our own cookie!Perfect stocking stuffer for The holidays...... Buy a Sweet Jones CD at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepeacebaker" target="_new">The Peacebaker </a>and get a box of Sweet Jonesies sugar cookies FREE!!<br><a href="http://www.thepeacebaker.com%20" target="_new">The Peacebaker</a> is a most fabulous bakery in Metairie that is entirely gluten-free and tons of vegan and dairy-free options. Yum! If you have't visited over there yet, it is absolutely worth the drive.<br>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/bd6559a827ac92faf4715fe2d4bb4fbbd5ee6141/medium/peacebaker-sweet-jones-cookie.jpg?1367364557" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><br><br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2492252012-11-09T15:12:25-06:002012-11-09T15:12:25-06:00Thank you!Thanks to everyone who helped make our CD release party at Chickie Wah Wah a success! Thanks to Eric Burnhardt for joining us on Sax and to James, on drums and classical guitar. Thanks to Kelly and <a href="http://www.thepeacebaker.com" target="_new">The Peacebaker</a> staff for the delicious mini donuts and cupcakes! Divine :) <br><br>
Next show for Sweet Jones - Saturday, November 17th, 11pm. Checkpoint Charlie's - 501 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA<br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2434242012-10-30T16:30:00-05:002017-01-12T21:05:21-06:00Magnolia at La Music FactorySweet Jones - Magnolia<br>
Now on the listening station at the Louisiana Music Factory!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/57795/23b5054d7db8b2b10e01d2f966d00664559bd987/original/magnolia-listens-factory.jpg?1367364558" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="734" width="551" /><br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2408792012-10-26T03:11:39-05:002012-10-26T03:11:39-05:00Magnolia gets reviewed in The Offbeat Magazine!<a href="http://www.offbeat.com/2012/11/01/sweet-jones-magnolia-independent/" target="_new">www.offbeat.com/2012/11/01/sweet-jones-magnolia-independent/</a><br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2308622012-10-11T15:48:35-05:002012-10-11T15:48:35-05:00Sweet Jones CD Release Party at Chickie Wah WahSuper, very excited - We're finally having our official CD release party at Chickie Wah Wah on Thurs Nov 8th, 8pm! Early and at a non-smoking venue - no excuses to not join us. Also just found out we'll have a review in the Nov. issue of Offbeat! Yay Sweet Jones!<br>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2190192012-09-24T07:45:00-05:002012-09-24T07:45:00-05:00This Sat the 29th<b><span style="font-size: small; "> We're at Check Point Charlie this Sat the 29th for 11pm til...<br>
Come on out and say hey!</span></b>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2190182012-09-24T07:45:00-05:002012-09-24T07:45:00-05:00Cutting Edge Showcase<span style="font-size: small; "><b> We'll be at the I Club, 614 Canal St., playing a showcase as apart of the Cutting Edge Music Conference.<br>
Our set is 8-8:40pm.</b></span>The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2130062012-09-12T04:32:40-05:002021-03-02T11:37:33-06:00iTunesWe're now officially on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sweet-jones/id351584123" target="_new">iTunes</a>! <br type="_moz">The Dirty Rain Revelerstag:thedirtyrainrevelers.com,2005:Post/2130052012-09-12T04:27:01-05:002012-09-12T04:27:01-05:00TX Tour Labor Day 2012We're coming to TX next weekend! We're excited for this little stretch of shows. We'll be performing 'Lectric Duo style, playing new tunes from Magnolia, as well a couple of new-new tunes. <br><br>
Sat 9/1- 4pm @ Bill's Records & Tapes, Dallas, TX<br>
Sat 9/1 - 8pm @ Opening Bell Coffee, Dallas, TX<br>
Sun 9/2 - 7pm @ Bedford Blues & BBQ, Bedford, TX<br>
Tues 9/4 - 9pm @ Beale Street Tavern, Austin, TX<br><br><br><br>The Dirty Rain Revelers