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. …
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.
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…
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…
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…
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
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...
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…
TOUR TIME - just a couple weeks away now! TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO - Here's the basic run down of what we've got booked so far...check our calendar for more specifics. BUT...if there's a hole in our schedule and you…
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
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'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 :)
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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!
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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.