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Ghost Mansion shows are officially back and better than ever. That is, unless you’re our downstairs neighbor, and you’re drunk and/or pissed about not getting invited (nevermind all of the invites that you ignored for all of the previous shows). On a Friday in late February, the house played host to Last of the Blacksmiths, Seattle’s The Whore Moans and Yonderlow, and Low Red Land (better known as “us”). We were the only band to keep it real, going entirely acoustic, but everyone played great sets, and it was good to get a couple of touring bands in front of the GM crowd. Morgan Bi-Rite made a ton of great food, Geoff made some girl dance with him as his prize for beating her friend at Connect Four, and Joel sealed an implicit deal for a t-shirt that he still won’t shut up about. All in all, it was a great evening. Some videos have already been uploaded to YouTube, with more forthcoming. Check out this version of “You’re Alive.”
We followed up the acoustic show with an electric banger at Slim’s. We were invited to play the show by Johnny Gutenberger, bassist for Two Sheds. Johnny also played, and now plays again, in a band called Far. Officially reunited, they’ve been playing a few shows here and there, and they decided to visit San Francisco. We had a great time playing, and everyone at Slim’s was once awesome. Thanks to everyone who came out to the show and pretended to look over our merchandise while they waited to buy a Far hoodie. Mike took a bunch of video from the night, including this clip of a brand-new song. Here it is.
In other content-on-the-web news, our song, “Dog’s Hymn,” recently appeared on the web via Spin.com. We were selected as one of eight bands in the latest installment of Spin’s ongoing Emerging Artists’ Showcase, which is pretty cool. Apparently they picked us because “[we stir] indie rock’s dull roots, layering sounds from a Chinese menu of influences without losing focus.” Yeah, “what?” is right. Oh, also we know Interactive Director Pete Gaston, so…yeah. Anyway, head here to download “Dog’s Hymn” and check out some other sweet bands.
In Low Red Land-related news, Total Hound played their first show at the Hemlock and it was a resounding success. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us in our infancy. Recordings will be surfacing soon.
Since we last checked in, Gary got a whole year older, and the night was celebrated by some hanging out, some turkey chili, some cake, and some hard bargains. The only thing missing was the gift you didn’t send him. That’s pretty rough. The guy does so much for you, and this is how you repay him? On his birthday, even? Sheesh.
Well, San Francisco, you’ve got your chance to make it up to him. We have a show coming up, so feel free to rectify your grievous error by bringing yourself, your friends, and your gift to the Bottom of the Hill on Thursday, March 19th. We’re playing with The Dont’s and The Chop, and we’re on second. It should be a fun night. Don’t blow it.
For the rest of you (or just you Northwesterners), you can bring out your gifts and your dead to one of the shows listed to your right. We’ll be leaving in the wee hours of Saturday morning to head to Seattle to begin our two-ish week tour of the left corner states. We’re excited to see some of our friends and play some new places. We’re especially excited to finish out the trip with three shows with Finn Riggins. They’re the best. We still have a couple of gaps, so if you have a house or know somebody who throws shows, please let us know. We’ll play anywhere.
For those of you visiting Austin for South by Southwest this year, please be sure to check out our friends Birds & Batteries, Or, the Whale, and Appomattox. They’re playing amongst the billion bands that flood that place every year, but they’re well worth your time and you should definitely seek them out. If you’re east of Austin, check Scouts Honor’s tour schedule. They’re done after this trip, so if you can, make it out and pay your respects to some of the coolest dudes we know, and definitely one of the bands we’ll miss the most. We wish all of our friends safe travels and good shows.
That’s it for now. The next update will likely happen on tour. Keep an eye out, and take it easy.
