The Schmoejoes

Good morning! Before we get started, no, we haven't: died, moved, quit, taken up knitting, transferred our consciousness to the internet, showered or been arrested. We're back from vacation, which we needed.

Since I posted last we've: been to the studio to start our critically ignored album, played with dogs, worked, loved, lost, loved & lost, wrote some new tunes, rewrote some old ones, made some pals, unmade others, found some kitties, learned some new things, forgot some old ones, got politically active/lazy, cleaned up our acts, took up smoking (more), gave up drinking for a day, quit giving up drinking, read some books, and generally did things that people do when they aren't in a band.

As there are some things that deserve their own post, I'll be splitting some of it up...

Until then, we're on! October 18th - Barden's Bar in Waseca - Ben & Paulina's Engagement party! They first met each other while watching The Schmoejoes, so we're making it official! (Ok, that didn't happen, but we're doing it anyway)

then....

Barden's Halloween Bash - October 31st. Totally insane. The Schmoejoes come out of their two week retirement to rock like they are hain'ted!

More to come as I write it...

First off, I fixed the little calendar on the left there, so you can actually see the details (about time) That's the first place I update with shows; you can subscribe to it via the little plus button on the bottom. Secondly, for you lazies, I'll try and keep this post updated with the latest. You can bookmark the permanent link, or subscribe to the RSS feed up top.

Here comes the science!

Saturday, 6/14/2008 - The Schmoejoes @ O'Gara's

One of our rare Twin Cities visits - get there early, and you might get a free shirt!

9pm - 10:00 - The Schmoejoes
10:15 - 11:15 - Slack and Daylight
11:30 - 12:30 - Plotting The Crime
12:45 - 1:45am - Magic Black Pumas

$6 cover, 21+

O'Gara's Bar & Grill
164 Snelling Ave. N., St Paul, MN 55104
651-644-3333

Sunday, 6/15/2008 - The Schmoejoes @ Solstice Music Festival - UPDATED!

The Schmoejoes in a big field, with other great bands. The closest you're going to get to Woodstock in this decade!

Due to another scheduling conflict, we're taking 3 in a Tree's spot, at 6pm, and they're taking ours at 1pm. Note to the Gin Daddies, who are now opening for us: Don't drink all my beer.

More info and tickets: www.solsticemankato.com
Land of Memories Park, Mankato, MN

Saturday, 6/21/2008 - The Schmoejoes Record!

We've heard that most bands make this CD thing with songs on it. We're going to Pachederm Studio in Cannon Falls to give it a try.

Friday, 7/4/2008 - The Schmoejoes @ Lakefest

The Schmoejoes go unplugged in the great outdoors, and steal beer from your cooler! Then, fireworks in the sky. Every show of ours should close with fireworks.

No cover - We play @ 7-9pm, but there will be stuff going on all day!

Lakefest
Clear Lake Park
Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-3260

Saturday, 7/5/2008 - The Schmoejoes @ Barden's Bar & Liquor - UPDATED!

CANCELED DUE TO SCHEDULING, Damnit (We're looking to see what we can do for you on that day...)

The Schmoejoes clean up the mess from the Waseca All-School Reunion. This only happens once every ten thousand years, so don't miss it!

No cover - Show starts @ 10pm

Barden's Bar & Liquor
110 State St. S., Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-5343

Saturday, 7/19/2008 - The Schmoejoes @ Barden's Bar & Liquor

The Schmoejoes return to Barden's, home of the 'joes!

No cover and no covers! - Show starts @ 9pm or whenever I finish my drink.

Barden's Bar & Liquor
110 State St. S., Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-5343

Saturday, 7/12/2008 - The Schmoejoes @ the Rueb-N-Stein

The Schmoejoes invade Northfield, MN with our pals, Depot Creek! More fun than riding the elevators in Watson at Carleton College! (I had nothing to do with that...and those are not my initials up there)

No cover - Show starts @ 9pm

Rueb-N-Stein
503 Division St. S., Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-6691

August 31 - June 2nd - TBA

When we know, you'll know.

Unbelievable. I post a note on /. about buying shirts, then don't have any up AND I post a broken link. Here they are! $15 bucks via the great and evil paypal. My apologies, my hot internet shirt model didn't show up for work today.

Support your local band! (Since the interwebs mean everyone's local, I figure I will need 6 1/2 billion shirts.) I have most sizes - If you have any questions just ask. Thanks!

I should point out that these shirts were designed by yours truly, as my mom will want to know.

(Of course, I'm an idiot, as I'm posting a page full of images to Slashdot...)

If you hate shirts, go see our painfully trebly new videos on youtube...

no time. So come see us in person, already.

We're playing the Midtown Tavern in Mankato with Depot Creek on Friday, March 28. 3 bucks gets you in, and if you buy one of our new shirts there, we'll give you 3 bucks off.

If you're not blind and live in Kato, I'm sure you've seen one or more of our posters that Craig (from Depot Creek) and I put up. Here's the 'Hot Rods & Hobo" silkscreened poster Tom from Evolution Shirts in Henderson, MN made for us,

and the sweet letterpress poster that Craig printed on his giant Heidelberg printer(you can find some of his work at Tin Can Valley). You'll also find another poster from Depot Creek's own Jeremy on the Depot Creek site. I was supposed to have one going, but managed to be far too busy. grr. Next time! Awesome work all around.

Speaking of awesome work, Tom made some shirts for us that rock if I do say so myself. As they feature two fantastic designs by yours truly, they're the greatest shirts you'll ever own. They've already been going fast, and I haven't even put them up here yet. I have to wait for my model to come though...

They'll be at the show, just like you. What else ya gonna do?

The Schmoejoes return from a rather long break, and with a new man behind the drums - Bob.

Jay is well and off pursuing his vision quest with his film production company. If you have any gigs/money for him, you can reach him here: jay@theschmoejoes.com

Bob used to play in The Lovejoys, with me, Patrick, and Woody back in the day, so we've already figured out how to piss each other off, and know the joy of twelve person audiences before the Playstation 2 was to blame.

Here's The Schmoejoes playing on a boat recently, with Bob floating around in back there. It might help to have a couple before you watch, to even things out.

We'll be coming to a town near you soon.