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- Apr 17, 13
Great News! MMLB has been nominated for three Indie Music Channel Awards, including "BEST ALBUM!" Also up for awards from our debut album "FOUND" are "Elephant Man" (Best Alternative Video) and "Quite Contrary" (Best Folk Video).
We hear that an artist's "Social Media" presence can be a big factor in winning these awards. If you haven't already, please like "Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade" on Facebook!
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http://www.indiemusicchannel.com - Apr 04, 13
We're excited to announce that MMLB will be the featured band at the RAW "Natural Born Artists Showcase" at Double Door on Thursday, April 11.
The show goes from 7:30 until midnight and includes an inspiring mix of art, fashion, film, and performance including dozens of Chicago's hottest emerging artists. We'll close out the music with a set that will start at 10:30.
Tickets are just $10 if ordered online ($15 at the door). To order just follow the link to our RAW page.... www.rawartists.org/mmlb and click on the button saying "Buy a ticket for this artist".
Your ticket is valid for the entire show, but MMLB will get credit if you purchase through our link.
When: Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Where: Double Door
1572 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622 - Mar 16, 13
Today we're driving to Midland, TX from Austin through some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen. Driving down into the valley it really feels like you're entering a different country, but something still familiar. Mounds of rock dotting plains of cactus and shrubs, livestock slumming lazily in grassy knolls lining the sides of the road and everywhere you look the color pallet is changed. The world is suddenly painted with dusty gray, red clay and sandstone. We've seen more livestock in five miles than i've seen in my entire life; seeing actual longhorn steers up close is pretty cool. We drove thru this little town called San Saba and just as we reached the town a tiny, yellow crop duster flipped into a turn about twenty feet in front of the car.
Yesterday, we played an amazing show at Haddington's Pub with some of our really good friends from Chicago for the SXSW 2013 music festival; The Future Laureates, Cobalt & the Hired Guns, and made some new friends as well; The Local Strangers (Seattle), and Samantha (NYC/Chicago). One of many memorable things that happened was meeting Allen from the Waco Bros (formerly with Jesus Jones). He stayed for our set and then hung out a little bit afterward. Really cool dude.
SXSW is indescribably cool once you get inside. I've never been to Mardis Gras, but that's the only thing I can think of that sounds similar. All of the streets are alive with partygoers, crazy busking musicians, and all the bars have there doors wide open. It was cool running into friends from Chicago...big shout out to our guy Vinnie Rizzo who stopped in at Haddington's and Jeff Brown who sat in with us for a few tunes (thanks buddy).
We ran into people from all over the world with different, exotic sounding accents and that was just inside the lobby of the Days Inn. The overall vibe is just this really chill, supportive, "We're all here to make music" atmosphere. It's quite honestly something we've all been looking for. Very validating.
Tonight we're playing at The Lonestar Bar in Midland and we're super excited! After that it's off to Wichita, KS (Anita's stomping grounds) then back home to Chi-town.
- Mar 13, 13
This morning we woke up in Marshfield, MO...kind of a weird sensation after driving through the night. In the dark everything looks the same, so the realization of being somewhere far away kind of washes over you suddenly. It's almost like we were beamed from the transporter on the Starship Enterprise...well, except for the eight hour drive.
Aside from some patches of snow and crazy wind the drive was very pleasant. The biggest highlight was driving past the Arch in St Louis. From a distance you're kind of wondering in your mind what the big deal is, but as the road closes in on this enormous structure your suddenly taken in by its simplistic beauty. Wish I had been able to take a better photo.
Today we drive the rest of the way to Austin. No words to describe how excited we are to be showcasing at SXSW and going on our first tour! Thrilled as well to be representing Chicago and sharing the stage with some of our friends from the local music scene.
Some interesting observations; there are a lot of churches with neon crosses butted up against the highway driving through the bible belt (a lot), eating McDonalds food in any state will trigger the same gastric response, and attempting to crash at a roadside motel seems pretty sketchy when you get up close to it. We are city boys afterall.
- Dec 22, 12
The reviews are in. MMLB's CD Release show at Chicago's Double Door was a huge success! Read the review/interview with Lonnie Edwards (Neorevivalist) below. Huge thanks to everyone who came to the show and especially our label mates; The Future Laureates, Jeff Brown, and Goodbyehome.
Next stop Hard Rock Cafe Chicago on Friday, February 15th! - Aug 31, 12
"Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades", at least that's what they say.Well, you can't get much closer to awesome than the blending of two of Chicago's finest indie bands twining their sonic amalgam of folk and rock for a night of mind blowing, FREE music at one of Chicago's near north hot spots.Read more » - May 13, 12
We are very thrilled to have been featured in episode #62 of Backstage Chicago! This is a new song titled "Whose Gods Are These" featuring Anita Chase on vocals. We had a great time at the Elbo Room show and doing the interview with BC and we're looking forward to working on this song (and others) in the studio really soon. :)
- May 13, 12
We're very excited to be part of the CAUdog Records showcase happening next Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at Subterranean featuring Jeff Brown, Mike Middleton Band, and Junction 325!
Read more » - May 13, 12A lot of really important things come in "4's"...for example there are four seasons, the four basic mathematical operations (add/subtract/multiply/divide...really?), also in the bible there are the four horsemen of the apocalypse (that one's creepy), but more important than all of that stuff (arguably) is the fact that Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade is playing four shows/four weeks in a row in March/April and we're sharing the stage with four of our favorite bands!Read more »
- Jan 11, 12...and now for something completely EXCITING!
Last September Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade had the privilege of recording an in studio podcast with Chicago Acoustic Underground's (CAU) Michael Teach.
The show was a blast and Michael is an incredibly fun host. The show has been released and is now available for online streaming and free download from the CAU website, as well as iTunes (episode 383).
Tune in and don't let your mother catch you listening...just kidding. - May 13, 12Chicago Acoustic Underground presents “GIVING BACK: Sounds, Sights, and Goodwill”, featuring music by: Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade, Hannah Frank Trio, and Urban Twang.
Read more » - May 13, 12Read more »Ladies and Gentlemen, grab your hoop skirts and stovepipe hats because Civil War style is back en vogue! Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade is once again bringing their brand of "folkerrific" ear candy to Uncommon Ground (Devon). This time they are very excited to share the stage with The Ridges on tour from Athens, OH. Don't miss your once in a lifetime (not really) chance to witness this sonic cornucopia of curious and unusual instruments, women who rock, and men with beards!
- May 13, 12Aaaaahoooooooooo!...Oh wait, that's the sound a wolf makes. What the hell does a coyote actually sound like?Read more »
Whatever, the important thing is that it's that time of year for the Flat Iron Artist's Association to host the "Coyote" Arts Festival. Once again Chicago's best artists/musicians will be joining together for this three day celebration of art. - Dec 27, 11Polish those muskets, sharpen those "pig stickers" (bayonets)....Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade is invading Uncommon Ground on Friday, July 22nd; 9:30pm - midnight. Please join us for an exciting evening of great food and music!Read more »
Seats are filling up fast, so please make sure and call 773-929-3680 and request a reservation in the music room.
Suggested donation of $5 at the door. - Dec 27, 11Matthew's debut CD "Red Silhouettes" has received a very positive review by Chicago writer/musician, Hannah Frank. Read the review here at OnAxis Music.
- Mar 27, 11I can't believe it! After more than a year in the making I've finally finished recording my debut CD "Red Silhouettes". It's definitely been a learning experience and I'm extremely proud (and exhausted) to share it with all of you.
Read more » - Mar 27, 11Live from New York City, David Hershey-Webb will be performing songs from his new CD "Welcome To The World". I am very honored and delighted to be performing an opening set for this event starting at 6pm.Read more »
- Mar 27, 11
This weekend is going to be a great weekend for music and art in Chicago! Starting Friday, October 8th will feature artwork by the talented Bohdan Gernaga in his solo exhibition "THRU the LooKING GLASS" held at the University of Chicago, Gordon Center for Integrative Science. The show will run from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm and will feature the music of yours truly, as well as 1/2 Mad Poet, and Sean and Jake (from March on August). This is a FREE event; refreshments will be served.
Read more » - Mar 27, 11
I want to apologize for the length of time it's been since I've posted an update to the blog. I have no good excuse other than I've been spending what creative energy I have on creating my first full-length album. The CD is titled "Red Silhouettes" and is loosely based on letters, and stories of people that lived through the American Civil War.
Read more » - Mar 27, 11
Thanks to everyone who attended the spring smARTshow at the Flat Iron Arts Building. The event was a huge success and many, many people came out to see the amazing artwork and listen to some great music.
Read more » - Dec 13, 10
- Dec 13, 10
Don't miss the "Now You See It, Now You Don't" show presented by the Flat Iron Artist's Association this Friday, 5 February 2010. For one night only, the walls of the Flat Iron Arts Building will act as a “Canvas” for a continuous flow of linear art, making the interior walls into one massive painting. The painting, currently in progress by a small army of Chicago's brightest emerging artists, will be debuted, experienced and vanished, all in one evening.
In addition there will be live music provided by March on August, Black Bottle Junction, and The Real Jane Martin. Music starts at 7 pm.
You don't want to miss this show! Below is a video preview of some of the artwork.
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BuyMatthew Morgan - vocals, guitar, harmonica Anita Chase - vocals, lead guitar, slide guitar Kevin Lahvic - bass, vocals, guitar Dave Szpunar - banjo, accordion, 12 string guitar, mountain dulcimer, mandolin Anand Christopher - violin, guitar, vocals Jeff Gilbert - percussion Ellis Clark - keyboards
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Matthew Morgan - vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica
Anita Chase - vocals, electric and acoustic guitar
Kevin Lahvic - vocals, bass and acoustic guitar
Jeff Gilbert - drums, percussion
Dave Szpunar - banjo, accordion, 12 string and bass guitar, mountain dulcimer, mandolin
Anand Christopher - violin, acoustic and electric guitar, glockenspiel, vocals
Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade is a hard-working Chicago band who has made its mark on the local music scene and is now pushing farther into the Midwest. With the diversity of banjo and dulcimer alongside male and female vocal harmonies, the band blends hopeful, upbeat rock with the deep reality of folk roots. MMLB is as "intense as whiskey with all the flavors of fine wine. Bombastic, upbeat pop/folk grabs audiences by the hand." , says OnAxis Music. With a showcase at SXSW 2013 in Austin, TX and nominations for three 2013 Indie Music Channel Awards (Best Album, Best Alternative Music Video, and Best Folk Music Video) the band is relishing in its newfound success and positioned to captivate new and wider audiences.
The group began carving out a niche in 2009 when members of two local bands (folk- based Black Bottle Junction and rock-based 1/2 Mad Poet) joined as recruits to support Matthew Morgan’s solo project, "Red Silhouettes", which was released in winter 2011. Both Matt and bassist, Kevin Lahvic are visual artists as well as musicians. This connection to Chicago’s Wicker Park art scene is another factor that sets the group apart as MMLB has established a fan base with well-attended shows at local galleries, including First Fridays for the Flat Iron Artist's Association.
In 2012, MMLB partnered with CAUDDog Records of Chicago, IL to record their debut album "Found" with producer Ellis Clark (who has worked with groups including The Handcuffs and Jeff Tweedy of Wilco), creating a collection of songs that exemplify the complex nature of their live performances within the context of an album. Their first release from the album was the release of a music video for "Elephant Man", in partnership with Bailout Pictures. The video with its creepy bent on the state of American politics came out just prior to the November 2012 presidential elections. Its timely release garnered favorable reviews from press including Lee Klawans of the Examiner who called it "A crafty bit of genius..."
The buzz around the video helped contribute to a full house for the December CD release party at Chicago's famous Double Door, which was "...arguably the most entertaining release show I've ever witnessed", according to Lonnie Edwards of The Neorevivalist.
"Found" is a ten course banquet of sound featuring the band's seamless fusion of folk, blues, and alternative rock that nods to predecessors like R.E.M and The Decemberists, while simultaneously declaring its originality. Alongside solid, beat driven, radio friendly songs such as "Dustbowl" and "Black Water", lies a lush landscape of acoustic instruments and layered arrangements. "Whose Gods Are These?" showcases the band's personality and willingness to display their fragility, drawing listeners of all backgrounds to their music. Songs from the album are currently being played on 140 college radio stations across the United States and they have signed several licensing deals with television production companies for shows featured on MTV, the Disney Channel, and the Discovery Network via Tinderbox Music.
This is a group of serious musicians who met through a wide variety of means, from chance encounters to friends who “forgot” to mention they were wildly talented. They have all played professionally in other music projects and now each member brings strength to the band by adding harmonies, multi-instrumentalist skills, and a plethora of life experiences. Eric Shelkopf of The Total Scene says MMLB is "...bringing beauty to the Chicago music scene". Their energetic live shows are a sonic feast that satiates the hunger for honest roots music mixed with fresh, fun, creative rock.
Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade make music you will be glad to find.
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