The crazy thing about June is how much we actually have going on within it.  We're recording, playing festivals, colleges, bars, and going on a 3 day run with Roster McCabe.  Read on and find out all about it!

Our first weekend was spent along a river in Oronoco, MN recording a couple tracks for our second album.  Captain Ben Peterson gets the award for fisherman of the weekend catching 5 fish while everyone else catching a collective...0.  Don't expect him to give up his secrets either.  We've heard the only one he shares those treasures with is his cat Soo.  Recording was a success and we're very much looking forward to returning in July.

Our next adventure will be at the Bandit County Fair in De Soto, WI about 30 miles south of La Crosse on HWY 35.  This festival is put on by the legendary Smokin' Bandits and will be held this weekend June 12-13 at Gunners with music starting at 3pm.  We'll be hitting the stage, closing out the night on friday night/saturday morning at 12:15am.  Tickets are available in La Crosse at Del's Bar, The Joint, and The Pearl St. Brewery for $35 or you can get them at the gate for $50.  The Bandit County Fair has a great community vibe that makes everyone in attendance feel right at home, not to mention, a party that doesn't stop the entire weekend.  If you need a weekend away or just want to have some more fun this is where the party at.

Throughout the rest of the month we'll be playing throughout WI and a bit in MN. and few of the shows at the end of the month will be on the road with our good friends Roster McCabe creating the unstoppable force known only as...The Roster Revolution.  More info on the schedule.

Thanks for your support.  Even by reading this you're helping.  See you on the dancefloor!

~Shoelesss

Hey everyone! Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful spring weather. We can't believe it's already May, and you know what that means?? Shoeless is hitting the road once again!!

Sorry if you didn't hear from us for a while, but April was kind of a weird month. We didn't play too many shows but there were a few important reasons for our brief hiatus from the road. One reason is that Eric just finished his senior recital (insert cheers and clapping here), and now he his ready to melt faces once again. If you didn't get the chance to check out the recital it was awesome, and you totally missed out! The pieces he selected ranged from classical Spanish acoustic solos, to jazz, and even some funk. (with a little help from his friends of course) HA! He definitely did a great job of incorporating the many musical styles and applications the guitar has to offer. We all had a great time playing with him and we are all sooooo proud :). So next time you see him give the guy a big ol' pat on the back!

Other than that we didn't have much going on in Shoeless world during last month. Oh wait........we did start recording our SECOND ALBUM! You did read that right we are back in the studio once again this time with Sam Allen at the helm. He recorded three of the tracks on the last disc, so if you are curious to see which ones be sure to consult the linear notes on the album. The album itself won't be ready for sometime but if you come to check us out in the upcoming months you will definitely be getting a taste of the new material!

Now this brings us to the month of May. We have been literally drooling to get back out on the road. And as Ben so appropriately stated the other day, "I think I am starting to have gig withdrawals". Needless to say we can not wait to get back out there and see all of your beautiful smiling faces!! Our new tour schedule is almost completed and you can check it out at the usual spots.

We are going to be traveling all over the upper Midwest in the next few months so chances are we are coming close to a city near you. Many of our shows for the summer are going to be ALL AGES for those of you who are under 21...which rocks. If you have any questions at all about our tour schedule, merchandise (new t-shirts on the way!!), or any other details feel free to shoot us a message. And as always THANK YOU all for your generous and loving support. We seriously can not thank you enough for everything you have all done to help make Shoeless what is it. Stay in touch and keep supporting live music!!

Hey everyone!  Hope you are all doing well and enjoying this beautiful weather.  The month of March has been amazing so far and we are looking forward to finishing out the month in Madison and La Crosse.  The show in Madison is going to be on Friday the 27th at the Annex with a band from Conneticut called Roots of Creation.  It is an 18+ show so remember you don't have to be 21 to go!  On Saturday the 28th we are heading back to La Crosse to get rowdy at the Popcorn once again.  We can't wait to get back to our stomping grounds and blow the roof off of the place.  It is just going to be us for the whole night so be sure to get down there early because we are playing ALL NIGHT LONG!!

We also want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has come out to see us these last few weeks!  Our shows in Rochester, Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, and Minneapolis were seriously amazing.  We can not thank you enough for your support!  Without you we would not be able to continue what we are doing...........spreading the word of SHOELESS.  

We hope to see some of you in Madison and La Crosse next week!  Take care, stay safe, and keep supporting live music!
-Shoeless

Hola!  Que tal?  Tons of crazy stuff to get to in this blog so its time to go a head and dive right in.  First off a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Cabooze show last week!  It was how they say........."a great success".  It felt fantastic to be playing in Minneapolis once again especially at the good ol' Cabooze.  By the way in case you missed that show we had an 8 piece band that night!!  Yeah I know isn't that crazy?!  But seriously it was way awesome. 

Now on to the serious business.  We have had some schedule changes over the weekend and we want to be sure that everyone is up to speed.  The show we initially had booked on March 7th in La Crosse, WI has been moved to March 28th instead.  The night instead will be a little band called Roster McCabe and this guy named Heatbox.  Just kidding these two groups will seriously melt your face!!  So be sure to head on down to the Popcorn anyway and check them out!!!!!!

On March 7th we will be instead opening for the Big Wu at the Orpheum Theatre in Madison, WI with our good friends Moon Boot Posse.  The show is 18+ and you can buy advance tickets at the Orpheum or online!! 

And for those of you living in the Greater Milwaukee area we are returning to the Miramar Theatre on March 12th for another crazy night!!  Last time was a blast so lets see if we can blow the roof off the place!  Day to Day will be joining us and starting at about 9:00 p.m.  that evening.  Remember it is a earlier show so you can still make it home and in bed before midnight.  Well that's all for now.  Stay tuned for any new updates and keep your eyes on the schedule.  Thanks again to everyone who has come out to see us these past few weeks.  Thank you for supporting us and LIVE MUSIC!!

-Shoeless

Word up everybody!

Have you ever driven to Fargo in a full seven-pasenger van with a trailer packed with instruments, sound gear, duffel bags and air mattresses in tow?  Well we have!! That's right boys and girls, this past weekend we embarked on our first ever jouney to the great state of North Dakota.  Although we didn't get too far into the state, we returned with new friends, new stories, and a new found love for the Bowling Alley/Arcade/Bar/Casino.  Who knew?

Before we get into the details about the weekend we have to mention first that this was a very special trip for Shoeless because we brought along two brand new Shoeless horns.  On the trumpet we invited Sten Johnson.  That's right, Sten, not Stan, Johnson...now get it right or pay the price.  With his lush golden locks and his mesmirizing bowling technique, not to mention his relaxed trumpet playing and his boyish good looks, Sten brought a new flavor to the show and to the entire weekend.  He was joined by Will Nissen on the Tenor Saxophone.  Now you may be asking yourself, "Will Nissen...How do I know that name?"  Well, if your a music goer in the midwest, and seeing as you're looking at this blog you probably are, you have most likely heard of the slammin' quartet from the Twin Cities Down Lo.  For the last five years Will has been touring with Down Lo across the country laying it down on the keys with the occasional sax solo, but with a little gap in the Down Lo schedule he agreed to join us for a stretch of shows in late winter.  These two gentlemen will be added to the army of horns that are in training for the Summer/Fall Tour '09.  Be on the lookout for schedule updates.

Our first destination for the weekend was The Nestor in Fargo, ND.  Upon arriving we met the opening band Mystical Overtones, who helped us draw a local crowd that has been following them since their conception.  This show was filled with a blend of dancefloor shenanigans and screaming...lots of screaming from our new #1 fan in North Dakota...you know who you are.  We had a great time playing and will surely be returning to Fargo in the near future.

After a good night sleep at the Super 8, (you're welcome) we headed out for a Fargo feeding frenzy.  After being shot down at our first two attempts we found the jackpot - Krolls Diner.  To make a long story short, between the crew we were able to get, amongst other fine cuisine, a chili omelette, a chocolate-banana malt, and Beef Fleischkuechle with a side of Knoephla Soup.  Shoeless Revolution prowdly endorses Krolls Diner.

After a hearty meal, we decided to bowl a few frames since we had a few hours to spare.  What we thought was going to be just a bowling alley turned out to also be an arcade, a bar, and a casino all wrapped up in one.  Needless to say we bowled a couple games, played a little Buck Hunter, Air Hockey, and Blackjack.  One thing that I think we could all agree on is the entrancing quality of Sten's bowling technique.  You'll have to experience it for yourself to truly understand what we're tlaking about.

On to Elizabeth, MN and The Sliver Dollar Saloon.  When we pulled up and walked in, we doubled the attendance of the bar.  As we started our first set there were roughly 20 people hanging around the bar, nowhere close to the dancefloor, but as the night went on more and more people came through the door and more and more people gravitated toward the stage.  By the end of the night we had a nice group of dancers including some after midnight moves by some of the locals.  I guess the funk just brings it out of people who live in town with a population of 172.

Thank you to everybody who helped make the weekend what it was, and thank you for tuning in to another addition of the Shoeless Revolution Blog Hour.  Take care of yourself and enjoy the moment.

-Shoeless

Hello Everybody!

I hope everyone has had a very safe and enjoyable Holiday Season.  Just a quick note from Shoeless here to update you on what's happening for us towards the end of January and the beginning of February.  Shoeless is going to be playing three nights this weekend.  On Thursday, we will be at The Waterfront in Menomonie, WI at 10:00 P.M. On Friday, we will be in Eau Claire at The Mousetrap at 10:00 P.M.  On Saturday, we will be in our stomping grounds in La Crosse, WI at the Popcorn Tavern at 10:00 P.M with good friends Ali Washington & The Movement.  Make sure to check these guys out because they are amazing and you may get to see fellow Shoeless members jamming with them.

February is going to be a big month for us.  We're going to be playing some new venues in new cities.  We will be hitting up Fargo, ND as well as Elizabeth, MN.  We will also be playing a new venue in Duluth, MN.  Shoeless will also be back in the Twin Cities at the Cabooze with Chicago-based band 56 Hope Road.  Make sure to check these guys out on Myspace.  Check out the website and myspace for more details as these shows get closer.  

Preparations for our next album have already begun.  We are hoping to start working on it in the month of April.  The new tunes are working out very well and we all can't wait to see how they unfold.  In the meantime, stay warm and we hope to see you all very soon.

Shoeless

Happy Holidays everyone!! We hope you have all had a safe and pleasant holiday season thus far. Good food, good people, and crazy relatives! You know the usual combination of things that makes for a fantastic time during the holidays.

We just wanted to send out this email to let you all know that even though you haven't heard from us is a while we are still alive and kicking. After taking a break from touring these past two months we are energized and ready to hit the road once again!! Even though we havn't been on the road we have been moving forward in many other ways. We have begun to write material for our new album which we will start recording in April. We have also added a few new tunes to our live show that will hopefully spice things up a bit. Also we can't forget the addition of our newest member Jeremy Duresky on trumpet! As I said before we are trying to keep busy........HA!

We have recently teamed up with MJG Productions which is a booking/promotions/management agency based out of Minneapolis. That means that over the next few months we will be heading to some new cities and venues in the Midwest region. But don't you fret we are still coming back to our favorite stomping grounds in a city near you.  Stay tuned for any updates that may happen to the schedule because you never know when we could be coming to a city near you! Stay safe, enjoy the beautiful winter weather, and we will see you soon!!

We wanted to write this message as a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supports us and our live music!!  The last few weeks have been amazing and we have had some awesome shows all over the state.  First off thank you to those who attended our Halloween extraveganza last month!!  Everyone had such a good time, including the people from the Concordia, and they can't wait to do it all again next year. 

Last weekend our "theater tour", as we have been calling it, was also a great success!  The first night at the Orpheum was a blast and the crowd was fantastic!  It was very surreal to be at a venue with such history and promince in the Madison area.  The whole band seemed to be humbled by the experience and we all felt quite honored to be playing there.  So a big THANK YOU to those of you who attended that show.

Next stop on the "theater tour" was the Geneva Theater in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.  We had played there once before during the end of last summer and had a great time.  So it was almost a no brainer to decide to come back and play once again.  Every thing went off without a hitch and we could not have asked for a better crowd to be there that night.  Young and old everyone seemed to be getting on the dance floor that night.  So we want to give a huge THANK YOU for all of you who attended the show last weekend!!

Also we would like to thank the following people and bands who helped make the last few weeks a great experience:
Chris Schreader - Orpheum Theatre
Chris Buttleman - Machine Records
Adam Mais - Orpheum Theatre
Smokin' Bandits
Moon Boot Posse
Braided Funk
Day to Day

Last but not least we would like to thank everyone of you!! If it weren't for you none of this would be possible.  Thank you for signing up for our mailing list, thank you for buying our album, thank you for buying our t-shirts, thank you for visiting us online, and thank you for coming to our shows!!  The support has been amazing and we can not wait to see what happens in the coming months.  Be sure to keep a look out because we are going to be heading to some new cities soon and maybe we will be coming closer to you!  Take care, be safe, and keep supporting live music!!

Shoeless Revolution
www.shoelessrevolution.com

I hope everyone is doing well out there in internet land.  Things have been quite hectic here in Shoeless town and we are trying to keep ourselves sane.  As you know the new album is out and we are getting some great responses from everyone!!  We just had our second CD release party up in da twin cities and it went great!  Now we are starting to get ready for the next big show which happens to be at the end of the month.

Here is the low down for Halloween (facebook link).....We are playing at the Concordia Ballroom which is an intimate old building on the corner of La Crosse Street and West Avenue near campus in La Crosse, WI.  The bill for the evening includes ourselves, the Smokin' Bandits, and Nick Shattuck.  Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes until Midnight that way you have plenty of time to go out on the town if you choose to.  We will be having costume contests throughout the night, so be sure to dress up so you can be eligable for one of our many prizes!

Remember this venue is ALL AGES which means you can literally bring anyone you want!!  Tickets are available at Deaf Ear Records in La Crosse, WI for $8 or feel free to contact us if we can help.  So call your friends and bring them on down to the Concordia Ballroom for a scary night of music, fun, and prizes!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The long-awaited release of the Shoeless debut album "Speak Up" is finally upon us.  I woke up to 13 boxes of them on my porch yesterday morning.  I can say on behalf of the band that we are very excited to unleash the power of this album on the rest of the world.  You can now check out the "Music" portion of the Shoeless site which contains some information about the album as well as all the places you can get them.  Currently, I'm working on all the logistics but the album will soon be available on both iTunes and CDBaby.com as well as some independent record stores in both La Crosse and Minneapolis. 

Shoeless would like to thank all the people who waited for this album to be released as well as the people that made it happen.  Adam Mais and Sam Allen are two of these very important people and this album would have never happened without them.  Thank you so much guys.

So what would a CD release be without a CD Release Party?  Funny you ask.  This weekend at the Popcorn Tavern, Shoeless will be appearing both Friday and Saturday nights to rock and also support the release of "Speak Up."  Friday night will start at 10pm with Public Property and Saturday night will start at 8pm with Ali Washington & The Movement followed by Roster McCabe.  Shoeless will take the stage at midnight both nights.  Come down and join us!

Until then, everyone in La Crosse please have a safe Oktoberfest weekend.  We'll see you at the Popcorn.

-Eric Streske