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HAPPY 2017!! Upcoming shows and news!

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…

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NCIS: 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…

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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

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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

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…

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TOUR TIME - TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO

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…

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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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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