HAPPY 2017!!!
Just a quick reminder, our Mint series starts up THIS FRIDAY!!!
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. …
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Gratitude Times
Even in turbulent times, changing of seasons, and many unknowns, we go forth with grace and gratitude.
We are still here, the sun comes up, and we write, breathe, play music, and share cherished friendships.
"Once the realization is…
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New Videos plus upcoming shows
Did you get to see the episode of NCIS: New Orleans???
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…
Read moreNCIS: New Orleans plus Matthew's Birthday!
Matthew's birthday weekend is coming up and full of wonderful adventures!!!!
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…
NEW BAND NAME!!! and Upcoming shows in TX/LA
PRESENTING....The Dirty Rain Revelers (formerly Sweet Jones)
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…
back home in New Orleans - shows coming up
What an incredible journey we've had. 4,000 miles later, we're back home, refreshed, inspired, and renewed.
We have so much love and gratitude for all of our new (and old) friends in New Mexico. Thanks so much for making us…Read more
We have so much love and gratitude for all of our new (and old) friends in New Mexico. Thanks so much for making us…Read more
Tour Time Update - New Mexico
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.
Here's the latest calendar happenings...
June 29 - 7pm - Taos…
Read moreVintage Guitar Magazine feature - our video included!
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!
(This article originally appeared in VG August 2012 print issue)
Read the review…
Louisiana Music Factory Performance Video and New Photos
Such a pleasure to be a part of the Louisiana Music Factory Free Concert Series! They've posted video from our performance featuring three songs. From Magnolia, You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone; from Home: Vol.1, I Remember Your Half…Read more
Double SJ gigs, two weekends in a row!
We are feeling the energy of spring and it's uplifting!
We are so happy to announce more shows for Sweet Jones coming up...and double gigs two weekends in a row!
Sat. March 26th, 9am-12pm - Covington Farmers Market -…Read more
We are so happy to announce more shows for Sweet Jones coming up...and double gigs two weekends in a row!
Sat. March 26th, 9am-12pm - Covington Farmers Market -…Read more
New Videos and Video Page Layout!
We've uploaded new video from our Saturday February 13 show at LA46 Vintage Market. 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 :)
In…Read more
In…Read more
Live at LA46 Second Saturday Series - Videos
The amazing Skip Bolen captured video at our recent show at LA46. You can view the videos here -We're now editing the videos we captured from our iPhone/tripod set up and will be posting…Read more
Mardi Gras and the Spring hereafter
After holidaze, comes carnival time in New Orleans! Phew! Good times though, and no snow (sorry, East Coast friends, we like our Southern winters).
Although we're not necessarily "doing" mardi gras this year, we've got fun stuff coming up post-mardi…Read more
Although we're not necessarily "doing" mardi gras this year, we've got fun stuff coming up post-mardi…Read more
Home: Vol. 1 - Review by The Alternate Root
Sweet Jones (from the album Home: Vol. 1) - 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…Read more
Gratitude time, a trip to Kentucky plus Slidell shows
Coming 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!
Our next…Read more
Our next…Read more
Home: 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).
Time flies when you're having fun!
We've re-tracked Melissa's vocals and re-mixed/re-mastered Home: Vol. 1. We've now had…Read more
Time flies when you're having fun!
We've re-tracked Melissa's vocals and re-mixed/re-mastered Home: Vol. 1. We've now had…Read more
New Orleans show! What?!
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.
We're playing at Banks Street Bar Thursday, Sept. 10th at 9pm.
This show is part…Read more
We're playing at Banks Street Bar Thursday, Sept. 10th at 9pm.
This show is part…Read more
Live 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
We've got 5 songs from the night live on the video page now.
Now…Read more
We've got 5 songs from the night live on the video page now.
Now…Read more
Being at Home for a hot spell
We made it home from this amazing tour.
4,870 miles in 26 days. Epic!
Thanks so much to everyone along the way who made us feel so welcome and at home wherever we were.
The trip was amazing, we just…Read more
4,870 miles in 26 days. Epic!
Thanks so much to everyone along the way who made us feel so welcome and at home wherever we were.
The trip was amazing, we just…Read more
Radioland and post-tour notes
We'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.
We look forward to returning…Read more
We look forward to returning…Read more
Official Press Release for Home: Vol. 1
New Orleans Roots duo, Sweet Jones, takes their new EP ‘Home Vol. 1’ on the road.
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…Read more
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…Read more
It's Official!!
Just arrived hot off the presses! Home: Vol.1. Click the link to listen and read more about it :)
We'll also have a new pressing of the El DeOrazio CD arriving in time for the tour.
We'll also have a new pressing of the El DeOrazio CD arriving in time for the tour.
New EP and Summer Southwest Tour Update
I'll admit, we've been busier than ever, but not in the clubs with the usual gigs;
Busy on the home front - creating and crafting, listening, writing and revising, booking, visualizing.
Steadily we go on this new batch of songs! …Read more
Busy on the home front - creating and crafting, listening, writing and revising, booking, visualizing.
Steadily we go on this new batch of songs! …Read more
Summer Southwest Tour
Recording 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.
We're also in the midst of planning…Read more
We're also in the midst of planning…Read more