After 4 months of diligent mixing and minimal overdubbing we had a batch of 11 new tunes to send out into the world.  Of these 11 songs, our trumpet/drum machine guru Will Andrews is responsible for writing 10 of them.  The 11th track is a cover of JDilla penned “Fall in Love” originally released by his group Slum Village.

We are releasing the album ourselves starting at the hometown release party at Nectar’s on Saturday May 26.  The album will hit the internet on Tuesday 5/29 (via japhyryder.com and our facebook page) with proper iTunes, Spotify, Amazon release coming in mid June.

Track listing: 1. Bjork Feathers 2. Triste 3. Corleone 4. Fall in Love 5. Set Self Sail vol1 6. El Campeón 7. Nightwalker 8. Tribal 9. Last Night 10. Right on time 11. Bjork Feathers (reprise)

For those of you wondering, the song list is:
Bjork Feathers, Triste, Corleone, Flying Lotus, Set Self Sail v1.0*, El Campéon, Nightwalker, Tribal, Last Night, Right on Time, Bjork Feathers (reprise)**.

*Set Self Sail v1.0 is a return to the original demo version of the last track on our most recent studio record If the Haves are Willing.  We like it better.
**the reprise features Zack on Fender Rhodes and Will on guitar.

January 12 we head back to Red Square for a Thursday night improv session that is our big warm up for Friday January 13 down at the Rusty Nail in Stowe.  We haven’t played Stowe in many years and truly look forward to getting back into the mountains.   We have our friend DJ Disco Phantom coming down with us to add just a little bit more fire to the party.

After these shows we have another Red Square session lined up for 1/26/12 and a return trip to Sugarbush Ski Resort on 2/25/12. More dates will be added to the calendar as we nail them down, including a few stops out of Vermont (we hope).

Friday 9/23 we’ll be supporting legendary performing artist RJD2 on the Main Stage at Waterfront Park in Burlington.  Tickets for the weekend festival are $55.

Other acts performing include Barika, Afinque, Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band, RJD2, G-Love & the Special Sauce and Vorcza.

Check out the show schedule for more information.

WHERE: Upper Falls Road, Perkinsville, VT

BANDS: Japhy Ryder, Waylon Speed, Chris Lewis Band and many more!

FOOD: Pig Roast, Burgers, Dogs, Veggie burgers, Corn, Salad, plenty of desserts all included

BEER: Included Courtesy of Magic Hat Brewing Co.

DONATION: a suggested donation of $20 (all proceeds go to Auggie’s scholarship fund). Yes, you can do charity work by attending the greatest party of the summer!

CAMPING: This is a camping event. There is plenty of space on the property and there is access to a conventional bathroom.

RAIN OR SHINE

A bon fire, incredible bands, and a good old fashioned VT field party will highlight a celebration with good friends commemorating a great one.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there. This is an open event, feel free to bring as many of your friends as are willing to come along.

RSVP: Please let us know if you are going to be able to make it.  You can RSVP via the Facebook Event Page
Thanks,

Greg, Pat, Steve and Clayton (Auggiefest 2011 crew)

Here is Z’s song ‘So Lucky’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2SclvcLPtQ

They are on the road for a little while longer.  The rest of the dates are:

4/12 Portland, OR, Alberta Street Pub, 9pm
4/14 Seattle, WA, Egan’s Ballard Jam House, 9pm
4/16 Boulder, CO, The Laughing Goat, 8pm
4/19 St Louis, MO, Pop’s Blue Moon, 8pm
4/20 Chicago, IL, Uncommon Grounds, 8pm
4/21 Indianapolis, IN, Birdy’s, 9pm
4/22 Cincinnati, OH, The Mad Frog, 10pm
5/1 Burlington, VT, Parima 7PM

The first and possibly most important piece of news is that the digital release of our newest album If the Haves are Willing is finally scheduled for 10/04/10 with Halogen Records.  We released the CD’s ourselves in late June and have been working frantically to get the digital edition ready for the streets.  There will be shows celebrating the worldwide digital release, as well as a few other surprises to be announced later this fall.

Over the past few months our guitarist Zack has been feverishly working on the new studio album from his band the Zack Dupont Band.  This is the first full band album he has put together that features his silky smooth songwriting.  His debut album Paths was released last year to a roar of public praises.  For the new record he has been working with producer Jared Slomoff as well as some of the best musicians in Vermont.  Look out for this one when it drops!

Speaking of studio work, just this past weekend we had the privilege of returning to The Tank which is our favorite studio here in Burlington with our dear friend and former pianist Jon Goneau.  Jon made a special trip up to Burlington for this late night session while back on the east coast.  While we still have no idea what will become of the recording from this session,  it was fantastic having Jon back with us.  More info will be made available as we decide how and when to use these tracks.

While on the topic of Jon Goneau, there are outtakes from the recording of No Consequence that are slowly being mixed/mastered for inclusion in the digital extended edition release tentatively slated for Spring 2011.  When the main tracks were done for that album, the beer started flowing and we kept playing.  Out of this extra 4-5 hours of improvised goodness we’ll be compiling an EP for exclusive digital release.

The last bit of news for now is a coming remix contest.  Within the next month or so we’ll be launching a contest to remix a track from If the Haves are Willing.  The best remixes will land themselves on an EP to be released digitally.  Other prizes and information will be made available once we’ve finalized the details.

Here are a few of the pictures taken at the Tank with Jon.

Lastly, we have a video shot back in April at Nectar’s.  It’s of a song called Heavy and features our buddy Sam from Otis Grove on the organ.

The four-part concert series will feature Japhy Ryder on August 7, Twiddle on August 14, Roots of Creation on August 21, and Barefoot Truth on August 28. Bands will be playing at the K-1 Gondola at Killington Resort every Saturday from 4 to 6 pm in August. Guests can enjoy the family-friendly music while winding down from a day of mountain biking on Killington Peak, playing golf, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, or fishing at Kent Pond.

Select restaurants and retailers in Killington will be partnering with It’s Cooler in the Mountains to offer specials on activities to encourage concert guests to spend the day and evening in Killington, like the Pico Mountain Adventure Center, golf, food tastings, and mountain biking.

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to bring people to Killington Road, build on the tradition of summer music in the mountains, and provide another reason for families to spend their weekend with us,” says Seth Webb, Economic Development and Tourism Director for the Town of Killington.

More information on the concert series is available online at  www.DiscoverKillington.com.

***UPDATE***
Persons in Rutland or Mendon wishing to come to the concert series without the hassle or concerns of driving themselves can call Gramps Shuttle to reserve free door-to-door transportation. The free ride promotion is limited to the first 50 guests for the August 7 concert. When getting on the shuttle, each person will pay $15 and receive in return a $15 voucher good at participating restaurants in Killington on the concert day.…. thus making your ride free.

Rides are first come – first served, and reservations must be made by Friday, August 6 at 3:00 pm. Call NOW 802-558-1543 to reserve a space. You may also email gramps.shuttle@comcast.net and leave your name, address, number of persons, desired pickup time and phone number. Pickups from Rutland will be scheduled around 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Return rides will be scheduled around 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm.

Gramps Shuttle will drive guests from their home to the concert venue, then to a restaurant of their choice. After dinner, guests simply catch the shuttle back to their home – it’s door-to-door service without the worries of drinking and driving or trying to arrange timing with everyone in your party.

Participating restaurants where your $15 voucher will be honored include Choices, Moguls, McGraths, On the Rocs, Birch Ridge Inn, Hemingways, Lookout, Grist Mill, Pasta Pot, Ovations, Casey’s Caboose and Outback. There’s dining to suit every taste and budget… with many specials being offered.

Concert goers will enjoy live, family-friendly music, the large outdoor patio area, free lawn games and activities, and the ability to start their concert experience with a mountain-biking or hiking ride up the K-1 Gondola.

Additionally, Killington Resort and EDT have partnered to create a raffle to win a free 2010-2011 Pico Mountain Season Pass. Concert goers may enter the drawing one time per concert for a total of four chances to win the pass, good for every day during the coming ski season.