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Rhett’s New Book is Out!
Rhett Miller teams up with Caldecott Medalist and bestselling artist Dan Santat in a riotous collection of irreverent poems for modern families. In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, these poems bring a fresh new twist to the classic dilemmas of childhood as well as a perceptive eye to the foibles of modern family life. Full of clever wordplay and bright visual gags–and toilet humor to spare–these twenty-three rhyming poems make for an ideal read-aloud experience. Taking on the subjects of a bullying baseball coach and annoying little brothers with equally sly humor, renowned lyricist Rhett Miller’s clever verses will have the whole family cackling.
Announcing Rhett’s New Podcast
Rhett Miller has announced the creation of a new podcast called Wheels Off, in partnership with Revoice Media. Fashioned as a “Show About The Messy Reality Behind The Creative Life,” each roughly half hour segment will feature host Miller conversing with musicians, writers, artists, actors, comedians and other creative people about the pivotal moments that shaped their work, what it means to create in a digital age and grappling with the challenges and joys of living a creative life. His guests will include such luminaries as legendary musician Rosanne Cash, rising star Trapper Schoepp, comedian Fred Armisen, renowned graphic designer
New Solo Effort By Our Frontman
Whaddup, ma Wreckers? As you may, nay, SHOULD know, yesterday was the launch of our very own songsmith's 7th, yes, SEVENTH solo album. Unbelievable how prolific Rhett is these days. Anywho, our frontman has been getting some great early press like this one from No Depression. If you haven't bought your own copy yet, here's a link to all the tracks of The Messenger courtesy of YouTube to tide you over until you get your paws on your own disc. And don't forget, the first ever Old 97's Christmas album drops next week!! And by the sounds of the first
New Albums from Old 97’s and solo Rhett Miller announced! And new tour dates!
OLD 97’s ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY ALBUM, LOVE THE HOLIDAYS, OUT NOVEMBER 16; PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW RHETT MILLER ANNOUNCES NEW SOLO ALBUM, THE MESSENGER, OUT NOVEMBER 9; NEW SINGLE AVAILABLE NOW HOLIDAY TOUR FEATURING OLD 97’s and RHETT MILLER SOLO BEGINS NOVEMBER 28 The Old 97’s are excited to announce the release of their first ever collection of original Christmas songs, LOVE THE HOLIDAYS. Out Friday, November 16 via ATO, the album was produced, mixed & engineered by John Pedigo in the band’s home state of Texas. The LP presents a sack full of rockin’ new Yuletide favorites, as well
The Old 97’s Celebrate 25 Years
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2018/september/the-old-97s-celebrate-25-years/
What’s your favorite deep cut?
We've added a couple of new playlists on Spotify (and soon on Apple Music as well). One is "Best Of" and one is "Deep Cuts." The question is, what did we leave off of the Deep Cuts one that you think we should add? Head over to Facebook and weigh in by commenting on the post! A couple of lucky commenters will get a lil' happy in the mail! List the the playlist on Spotify.
Doreen, Doreen. Last Night I Had An Awful Dream
Celeste, Rose Marie, that lucky creature, Annette. Have you ever wondered if there are real, corporal counterparts to the women referenced in your favorite Old 97’s songs? Well, if you’ve ever stood next to a striking, flaxen-haired, Teutonic beauty in the front row, you’ve met Doreen. THE Doreen who has a penchant for downing whiskey sours and galloping through boroughs like a thoroughbred, in song anyway. The one and only, Dorin Meet Dorin Schadel, long-time fan from the band’s infancy. Originally from Boardman, Ohio, Dorin migrated south to Dallas in 1987 when her company relocated to Plano, Texas.
Third Annual Old 97’s County Fair Announced!
Third time's the charm! Coming April 14, 2018, this one-stage, one-day festival in downtown Dallas features an array of alt-country bands that would made any jukebox happy, a 40 foot Ferris wheel, corn dogs to hold you over until Big Tex is back, and plenty of opportunities to try your luck in the midway. PRE-SALE TIX AVAILABLE NOW! GENERAL ADMISSION: $50 | POSTER BUNDLE: $65 | VIP: $125 VIP TICKETS INCLUDE: VIP RESTROOMS VIP SHADED AREA VIP RAISED VIEWING DECK 2 DRINK TICKETS T-SHIRT In and out privileges are allowed at Old 97's County Fair and children under 10 enter
Old 97’s to play High Water April 2018
Excited to announce that we'll be playing High Water in Charleston, SC on April 21-22. Check out that amazing lineup! Weekend passes will go on sale Friday, November 10 at 10am ET, with full details here.
“Hello, Everybody!”
*tap tap tap Is this thing on? Holy Crap! Can you believe it's already mid-August?!? Where did 2017 go? I don't know about you, but no matter how far away I get from formal schooling, September alwaysalwaysALWAYS feels like the beginning of the year. So, how was everyone's winter/spring/summer vacation? Did y'all get a glimpse of the eclipse? Did you don your space glasses? Hope those in the Path of Totality (my new band name, btw) enjoyed the weirdness during the brief bout of afternoon darkness. Original founder of this website, Frank had an enviable view of the rare celestial
NEW ALBUM ‘GRAVEYARD WHISTLING’ OUT TODAY
OLD 97’S RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘GRAVEYARD WHISTLING’ TODAY VIA ATO RECORDS NEW “GOOD WITH GOD” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING FRED ARMISEN + JENNA FISCHER OUT NOW, WATCH HERE WATCH PERFORMANCE OF “GOOD WITH GOD” FEATURING NIKKI LANE ON ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ HERE TOMORROW: NATIONWIDE TOUR BEGINS + ‘CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY’ PERFORMANCE AIRS, CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS "'Graveyard Whistling' proves that even in the young man’s game of country rocking, growing older is no impediment to creating exciting, even exhilarating music that feels vital, fresh and dangerous.” - American Songwriter “Graveyard [Whistling] might actually be the most country Old 97’s record in years, while
New Song Preview #2!
We still have a short while to wait before Graveyard Whistling is in our greedy little hands, but we don't have to wait to hear another song from the album! Following up the first single "Good with God" is "All Who Wander," a slice of wistful Americana sizzle guaranteed to worm its way deep into your inner ear. Enjoy! Tour dates for May were announced today as well. The second leg of the tour is a tireless swing down the east coast and into the heartland. And don't worry, if your hometown isn't on the list, chances are we'll