100 Year Picnichttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/en-USWed, 07 Oct 2009 18:31:31 PDTnoSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesWe're #6, We're #6!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/UQdRqrmFRX0/take-this-town-takes-the-cake.htmlCool Of The WeekPressJeffWed, 07 Oct 2009 18:31:31 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/10/take-this-town-takes-the-cake.htmlOur song Take This Town took 6th place (Honorable Mention) in the 2009 Indie International Songwriting Contest, in the Rock category. 

You can check it out on the winners page for their spring/summer 2009 songwriting contest. Better yet, just download the song for free or send it to a friend.

Several years back, The Spelunkers cut this track for our little music project. I think this was take 2 of 2. John tuned the drums to match the key of the song and played with tympani mallets. Tommy added the guitar solo bit before packing up and later overdubbed the strummy baritone guitar. The song also features strings from Shannon Sullivan and backing vocals from Clay and Diann. Take This Town was always one of my favorites from 'As Tall As The Sky' so we entered it into the contest for fun.  

About Indie International

"The Indie International Songwriting Contest is a semiannual song competition to give recognition to some of the best emerging songwriters in the world, help develop their talent, and provide useful tools for developing the success of the artist."  www.indieinternational.com  

Thanks again Indie International.

]]>Our song Take This Town took 6th place (Honorable Mention) in the 2009 Indie International Songwriting Contest, in the Rock category. You can check it out on the winners page for their spring/summer 2009 songwriting contest. Better yet, just download...Our song Take This Town took 6th place (Honorable Mention) in the 2009 Indie International Songwriting Contest, in the Rock category. You can check it out on the winners page for their spring/summer 2009 songwriting contest. Better yet, just download...Our song Take This Town took 6th place (Honorable Mention) in the 2009 Indie International Songwriting Contest, in the Rock category. You can check it out on the winners page for their spring/summer 2009 songwriting contest. Better yet, just download...Cool Of The Week, Presshttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/10/take-this-town-takes-the-cake.htmlhttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/files/07_take_this_town.mp3Podcastic 2009, Part 1http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/KrcRxiz6dLE/podcastic-2009-part-1.htmlPodcasticJeffSun, 02 Aug 2009 07:01:14 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/08/podcastic-2009-part-1.htmlRight now I should be mixing the last of the Booby Trap Brown songs, but I need to take a moment here to say thank you to our podcasting friends around the globe that somehow, someway, somewhere find 100 Year Picnic music and choose to play it on their shows during the first half of 2009. We've now been featured on over 100 shows. Kinda cool. 

Podshow Radio, Florida, played I Don't Know What To Tell You on January 17, Looks Are For Free on Feb 2, and Another Phase on May 7.  Brent's show also features great interviews including this one with Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, who played drums on so many great hits, especially from the 60s and 70s.

Making Noise, Massachusetts, featured Marilyn County on January 22. 

Godbox Cafe, Canada, played Catch This Crazy on January 23.

Sundown Lounge Podcast, California, played Mary Faye Tucker on February 6

Sounds From The Yellow Room, Florida, played Hot Balloon on February 6.

Homecast, California, featured Catch This Crazy on March 13 and Looks Are For Free on April 3.

YA Literature Review, Texas, on March 30 featured I Don't Know What To Tell You played at almost half-speed, which is pretty interesting. Like the snare sound at that speed...

Jared Weseman: Unfiltered, Michigan, played We Were Not The Same on May 1, Come On May 17, I Don't Know What To Tell You on June 15, Another Phase on July 2, and Everything's Perfect on July 2. 

The Schwagcast, New York, played Mary Faye Tucker on May 5.

Estilingue, Brazil, played Hot Balloon on April 29.

Michael Angel's Cosmic Grab Bag, Texas, played Everything on June 11.

The Artist Review, Minnesota, played Mary Faye Tucker on July 28

For more podcasts featuring 100 Year Picnic checkout this, this, this, and this as well.

]]>Right now I should be mixing the last of the Booby Trap Brown songs, but I need to take a moment here to say thank you to our podcasting friends around the globe that somehow, someway, somewhere find 100 Year...http://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/08/podcastic-2009-part-1.htmlThe Days Are Weak, The Nights Are Stronger...Indeedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/P3MoJqyIJ28/the-days-are-weak-the-nights-are-strongerindeed.htmlVideosJeffTue, 09 Jun 2009 18:06:40 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/06/the-days-are-weak-the-nights-are-strongerindeed.html

]]>Videoshttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/06/the-days-are-weak-the-nights-are-strongerindeed.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/v/FKLM_m-MiK8&hl=en&fs=1&The Loopy Trio Livehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/Cy8EHYo0vIs/the-loopy-trio-live.htmlCool Of The WeekPhotosJeffWed, 27 May 2009 20:03:44 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/05/the-loopy-trio-live.htmlKurt Hoffman, Jeff Greeneberg, Edwin Pierce from 100 Year Picnic

Photo by Breann Neal, May 23, 2009.  Thanks Bre!!! 

]]>Photo by Breann Neal, May 23, 2009. Thanks Bre!!!http://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/05/the-loopy-trio-live.htmlReminder: T-Scool Party Not To Misshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/YYnEY6bUZDI/reminder-tscool-party-not-to-miss.htmlJeffSun, 17 May 2009 08:33:35 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/05/reminder-tscool-party-not-to-miss.htmlHey, just a reminder, Kurt, Edwin, and myself are doing a little shindig at Theatrescool (403 N Main, Bloomington, IL) this coming Saturday, May 23, 8 - 10 pm.  About half the songs are from 'Splash' and the other half from 'Sky', some oldies we haven't played in awhile.  With cello, bass, guitar, loops, vocals, and special effects, this will be a very different show than the last one at T-Scool.  

We are sharing the evening with our friends Tommy & Breann Neal. Again, we are allowed to bring our own bevies. It's a party with original music. Seating is very limited, so please send me an email, leave a comment here, or accept our facebook invite if you plan to come to the party, and we'll make a reservation for you.
]]>Hey, just a reminder, Kurt, Edwin, and myself are doing a little shindig at Theatrescool (403 N Main, Bloomington, IL) this coming Saturday, May 23, 8 - 10 pm. About half the songs are from 'Splash' and the other half...http://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/05/reminder-tscool-party-not-to-miss.htmlI Don't Know What To Tell Youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/rLIMLb8hABU/i-dont-know-what-to-tell-you.htmlVideosJeffSun, 03 May 2009 18:42:17 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/05/i-dont-know-what-to-tell-you.htmlHere's our first try recording and editing a show for youtube. My son, Steven, was in charge of cameras and we recorded this on March 7, 2009, at TheatresCool in Bloomington, IL.  And thanks to Steven, our director of social media, we now have a 100 Year Picnic youtube channel!  Check it out!

]]>Here's our first try recording and editing a show for youtube. My son, Steven, was in charge of cameras and we recorded this on March 7, 2009, at TheatresCool in Bloomington, IL. And thanks to Steven, our director of social...Here's our first try recording and editing a show for youtube. My son, Steven, was in charge of cameras and we recorded this on March 7, 2009, at TheatresCool in Bloomington, IL. And thanks to Steven, our director of social...Here's our first try recording and editing a show for youtube. My son, Steven, was in charge of cameras and we recorded this on March 7, 2009, at TheatresCool in Bloomington, IL. And thanks to Steven, our director of social...Videoshttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/05/i-dont-know-what-to-tell-you.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/v/sw1XmSIOVfk&hl=en&fs=1Cello, It's Me, The Loopy Spring Tour 2009, 100 Year Picnichttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/Sylqgnr3TYY/cello-its-me-the-loopy-spring-tour-2009-100-year-picnic.htmlCalendarJeffMon, 13 Apr 2009 17:10:36 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/04/cello-its-me-the-loopy-spring-tour-2009-100-year-picnic.htmlBusy people get the most done, right? Well, we are definitely busy. Wifey is launching a new business, kiddies are work/work/workin' so hard at their new Jr. High School, and Dad is mixing a new record and keeps booking shows! What's up with that?  

Here's what we have on the books so far this spring. Come out and get silly with us. We are going to break out the loop pedal and do the next few shows as an acoustic trio: Me, Ed, and our good friend Kurt on the CELLO. 

April 18 (Saturday), Springfest!, Rhinos, 602 N. Main, Bloomington, IL, 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

April 19 (Sunday), 2009 Earth Music Art Festival, Recycled Office Furniture Factory, 407 S. Main (under the bridge!), Bloomington, IL, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May 23 (Saturday), TheatresCool, 403 N. Main, Bloomington, IL, (sharing the bill with Tommy & Breann Neal), 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

May 30 (Saturday), Mulberry School Event, El Toro, 3805 Ballybunion Rd, Bloomington, IL, 5:00ish p.m. 

June 23 (Tuesday), Uptown Normal Farmer's Market, Amtrak Parking Lot, Normal, IL, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Awesome times will be had by all.
]]>Busy people get the most done, right? Well, we are definitely busy. Wifey is launching a new business, kiddies are work/work/workin' so hard at their new Jr. High School, and Dad is mixing a new record and keeps booking shows!...http://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/04/cello-its-me-the-loopy-spring-tour-2009-100-year-picnic.htmlThank You Bloomington!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/MYB7LaReCCQ/thank-you-bloomington.htmlCalendarCool Of The WeekPhotosJeffSat, 14 Mar 2009 16:52:59 PDThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/03/thank-you-bloomington.htmlThanks to everyone who came out to our two sold out shows at TheatresCool. Both audiences were awesome. We had an absolute blast with y'all. I guess we are gonna have to do this again...    

We did get some good video footage, so my son and I are in the process of putting together some video for youtube. Also, our friend Matt Edwards from Redcorn Studios (and The Redboy Podcast) was on hand to capture some amazing photos, including the photo in our new website header. Here are a few more great shots from Matt...

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]]>Thanks to everyone who came out to our two sold out shows at TheatresCool. Both audiences were awesome. We had an absolute blast with y'all. I guess we are gonna have to do this again... We did get some good...http://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/03/thank-you-bloomington.htmlWe Are Actually Going To Put On A Couple Rock Showshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/u8_NXRvgDiM/we-are-actually-going-to-put-on-a-couple-rock-shows.htmlCalendarJeffFri, 13 Feb 2009 16:05:56 PSThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/02/we-are-actually-going-to-put-on-a-couple-rock-shows.html100 Year Picnic, Live at TheatresCool, February 28 & March 7

We are pleased to announce two very special shows coming up on February 28th and March 7 at TheatresCool in downtown Bloomington.  

Update:  We are booked solid with reservations for both shows!  Tickets are at the door though, so we recommend that you arrive early for a seat.  

We are finally going to have the opportunity to put together a full cast of characters to deliver this album to you LIVE, from start to finish.  We have a slew of talented friends, singers, and players that are going to help us out:

  • Alex Chadwick: Guitar, bass, vocals
  • Jennifer Rusk: Vocals
  • Tony San Filippo: Drums, percussion, keys
  • Kurt Hoffman: Cello, vocals, keys (28th only)
  • Brian Choban: Trumpet, fluglehorn, percussion.  

I'm pretty sure Ken Thornton is going to be joining us too for one of the shows.  Ed is playing bass for most of the show, and I'm on acoustic guitar, piano, and vocals.  

See what I mean? We are currently rehearsing for this show, and we are having a blast.   

A couple other things.  TheatresCool is a GREAT listening room with tiered seating, couches, and all around good vibes.  We will have some coolers with beer and soft drinks that come with the price of admission.  You are also welcome to bring your own beer, wine, or beverage of your choice for the show.  

Get this one on your calendar!  If you would like to come out to one or both of these shows, please email me with your reservation.  The seating is very limited.  Can't wait!  

]]>We are pleased to announce two very special shows coming up on February 28th and March 7 at TheatresCool in downtown Bloomington. Update: We are booked solid with reservations for both shows! Tickets are at the door though, so we...http://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/02/we-are-actually-going-to-put-on-a-couple-rock-shows.html100 Year Picnic Awarded 2nd Place In The Indie International Songwriting Contesthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/100yearpicnic/~3/z3LOGG_0M_4/100-year-picnic-awarded-2nd-place-in-the-indie-international-songwriting-contest.htmlCool Of The WeekPressJeffWed, 11 Feb 2009 20:34:59 PSThttp://www.100yearpicnic.com/blog/2009/02/100-year-picnic-awarded-2nd-place-in-the-indie-international-songwriting-contest.htmlWe just found out we took 2nd place in the pop category with "Looks Are For Free." You can check it out on their homepage or on the winners page for their fall/winter 2008 songwriting contest.  

This is a song that Greg Pare and I wrote together as an experiment through email. Greg played a huge role in this particular arrangement. I sent him this little acoustic track with ideas for melody, chord progression, and song title, and a few days later, he sends me back a slew of lyrics and this big idea of a production. The track also features stellar arrangements and performances from Kurt Hoffman on cello and Ken Thornton on the slide guitar solo. Don't tell anyone, but we recorded it in Garageband.   

About Indie International
"The Indie International Songwriting Contest is a semiannual song competition to give recognition to some of the best emerging songwriters in the world, help develop their talent, and provide useful tools for developing the success of the artist."  www.indieinternational.com
 
That seems like a good cause. Thank you Indie International.
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