Discoveries (Post# 1)

Other than the FANTASTIC Mojo Method EP, I (now "we") haven't blogged much about music we've been listening to. Reasoning for that aside, I recently discovered this amazing band out of Fort Collins, Colorado called Candy Claws. They recently released a full length album called "In the Dream of the Sea Life" and it is some of the most wonderful music I've heard in a long time. Its blissed-out underwater pop sounds bubble with beautiful melodies, brilliant songwriting and fantastically interesting production that shines all the way from their sun, through their water and then illuminates to their ocean floor, revealing new beauties to discover upon every voyage. This band deserves so much recognition for this great piece of art they have created. As far as I can tell, they are a part of a college-aged music/art community in Fort Collins and their visual work can be seen here. On the sidebar of their blog, they have a list of the bands involved in the community and I am looking forward to exploring them all. Admittedly, I found out about this band via a link on a blog I visited that posted a zip file of the album for free. However, I have already purchased the physical copy (I guess that's one example of how music theft "piracy" works out for bands) and can't wait to receive it.

This is what they had to say about their recent record:
Recorded in Italy, Fort Collins, and the Philippines over the past two years.
The album is a musical companion to Rachel Carson's 1951 book, "The Sea Around Us."
The 10-song cd comes packaged in a full-color dvd case, complete with a 12-page art booklet, a sticker, and a handmade art print.
If you'd like a copy, and trust us enough, send $10 and your address to:

Candy Claws
3307 Downing Court
Fort Collins, CO
80526

Also, on their myspace, they have a link to purchase the album via PayPal.
I don't know why I feel the need to share this music with you, but I do. Hopefully you will do the same.

They also have their first album up for a free download HERE. This record still portrays a wonderful pop feel and the production is very interesting, but it involves no vocals and is not as impressive as their recent full length. However, it is still a great and fresh listen.

Loyola Battlefest now scheduled for FRIDAY, APRIL 17

As said before, but now with a minor date adjustment:

This Friday, April 17, Caddywhompus is to take part in Loyola's Battlefest '09 along with bands, Big Rock Candy Mountain, Dirty Bourbon River Show, Mojo Method, and New Grass Country Club.
We wouldn't normally take part in musical competition, but we do like Loyola kids.

ELAINE GREER & THE TON TONS live on the Sugar Hill Sessions!

Live From SugarHill Studios - Episode 4 from W. Ross Wells on Vimeo.


This is a live studio set from some two of our favorite H-town bands. Some really great songs performed in a studio that we are very fond of so check it out. We got a show coming up with Elaine on April 25 at Mango's.

-sean

Mojo Method EP out now!

Check out our friends' fresh new EP up for digital download on their bandcamp page for a free download. We've been jamming this album all day and it's a really great group of songs coming from a great group of musicians. Check it our for yourself!

Here's their MYSPACE.
Follow them on TWITTER.

Awwwstin Shows

So, we're gonna be chilling hard in ATX this Wed thru Saturday morning. Two shows are going down f'shosies: the one on the flyer above, and one on Friday night at the Beauty Bar with Copper Pocket and THEART. We are quite excited for these shows and for chilin with our very good friend. If you're in Austin, come check out a show or two or tell some friends, we'd love to murder you.

Homecoming

We're super excited for this show. We're back in our hometown at one of our favorite venues, Super Happy Fun Land, now relocated to 3801 Polk St. in the downtown area. We're sharing the stage with local friends Searching for Signal, The Handshake, and Summerside Project, as well as with NOLA homies, Gamma Ringo.
This should be a fun one.

Doors at 7, lineup is as follows:
SUMMERSIDE PROJECT - 7:30-8:10
THE HANDSHAKE - 8:25-9:05
GAMMA RINGO - 9:20-10
SEARCHING FOR SIGNAL - 10:15-10:55
CADDYWHOMPUS - 11:10-11:50

MNIJM/Killa $al Mash-Up!

Oh baby. The mash-up is finally complete.
But before you listen to the masterpiece (a shoe-in for the grammys this year), check out each artist.

MyNameIsJohnMichael is a New Orleans-based indie pop supergroup that is taking the world on, one heart at a time. They just released their first full-length album consisting of the (voted) top 13 songs out of the 52 John Michael wrote in 2008 (yes, that's a song a week). Check em out and check em out quick before they're too big for you to think it's cool.

Next we have Killa $al. We don't know much about Mr. $al except that he is apparently NY's Hardest. We're not even quite sure exactly in what aspect he is more stiff than everyone else in the Big Apple. But one thing's for certain: His macbook microphone tone is to die for and his sick flows are untouched by most rappers alive (and dead). Killa was even quoted in a song of his as saying, "Killa $al's the best rapper alive. PERIOD". Also, I learned you can't be his friend on Myspace without knowing his last name or his email. I tried entering "$al" as last name, but no go. He remains a mystery, and this unapproved use of his song just might be as illegal as his stolen beats.

THE AUDIO POST IS ON OUR TUMBLR SITE!

Shakin up that Laffy Taffy

This Saturday, April 4th, on our way home to Houston for the break, we're headed to one of our favorite places, Lafayette.
In that wonderous town we'll be hitting up the hippest cafe in the urreah, Cafe Cottage.
In that wonderous cottage, we'll be playing with three of the hippest bands around: Wild Moccasins, Lisa's Sons, and local favorite, Kid Midi.
Come out at 10 pm to catch all the action.
Not to be redundant or anything...

Facebook group SPLIT!

If you live in the LONE STAR STATE and you were a part of the facebook group to begin with, you're all gravy. The original group is now the TEXAN CADDYWHOMPUS VICTIMS group. If you are from Texas and want to join, it's all here baby.

If you are from LOUISIANA and want to keep up to date with happenings there, JOIN THIS NEW GROUP!

No more irrelevant event invites or messages!

If you are from neither area, pick your poison as both will be updated with universally relevant news about the band.

Hope this makes things a little easier and pertinent to you.

Love,
Caddywhompus

City Life's farewell show w/Caddywhompus FRIDAY!

This Friday at One Eyed Jacks, come out to catch the City Life's farewell show with us sandwiched between their (yes!) two sets.
Surprises are bound to occur, minds are bound to be blown, and expectations are bound to be exceeded.
Doors open at 9
$8 cover

Don't forget to grab a Caddywhompus full-length while you're there!

More info on the show HERE.

Caddywhompus: "Band to Watch in 2009"

Check out the write-up we got from blog, Indie Rock Cafe. If that's what you're into.

"EPs" goes digital!

Hooray! Can't wait for your physical copy you ordered from our website? You're in luck! You can now buy "EPs" in part or as a whole on our new and updated bandcamp page! Spread the love.

Also! If you buy a digital copy of the CD and still want the secret bonus tracks that come with the physical, email us at caddywhompusband@gmail.com! We'll send you the secret link and say something nice about you and your hair or something.

Interview on Static

Today our interview with Static Television was put up on the blog. Check us chatting about important issues, global climate change, poverty, and the need for more nuggz.

Also, check out our recent written interview with the man himself.

Loyola Battlefest Friday, March 27

This Friday, March 27th, Caddywhompus is to take part in Loyola's Battlefest '09 along with bands, Big Rock Candy Mountain, Dirty Bourbon River Show, Mojo Method, and New Grass Country Club.
We wouldn't normally take part in musical competition, but we do like Loyola kids.

This event is a part of the 2nd annual Music and Fine Arts Fest.

Stream "EPs" for free!

Check out our BandCamp account to stream our new album, "EPs"! (digital downloads up soon)
Go to our website to buy a physical copy!

March Tour in retrospect

Had a lot of fun.
Met a lot of great people.
Saw a lot of great shows.
Made friends.
Kicked it with Indie Houston.
Missed a week of school.

Thanks

Thanks so much to everyone who came out on monday to our cd release show. Extra thanks to those who grabbed the cd. Double thanks to those who stayed for the whole show. Extra special super thanks to The Antlers, Motel Motel, and Antenna Inn, you all made the show everything we wished it could have been and more. We can't thank you all enough.

I'm at a rest stop on the way to sxsw right now (free wifi!) and haven't slept since sunday night (4 full hrs of it!), so I'm sorry for not having a picture for this post. Too sleepy. It's weird playing 2 shows in 2 days and not sleeping between them. Physically drained and all I want to do is bang screw.

SXSW dates:
Wednesday @ Snake Eyes Vinyl at 5pm
Friday @ Trophy's at 7pm

HOUSTON DAY SHOW ON SUNDAY AT THE CAROLINE COLLECTVE WITH JAPANTHER, MYNAMEISJOHNMICHAEL, AND MANY MORE!!

The CDs have arrived!

EPs came in today and we're currently putting our own handmade inserts in each one (free download link inside too!), all in preparation for our CD release this coming Monday, March 16 at the Saturn Bar! Get to know The Antlers, Antenna Inn, and Motel Motel so you can sing along at the show! Thanks for all the support. See you soon.

It's kind of a BIG DEAL

We're really excited for this show.
And this city.
And these bands:
Japanther (Brooklyn), Romanteek (Olympia), Caddywhompus, (New Orleans), Female Demand (Houston). The Art (Australia), MyNameIsJohnMichael (New Orleans), Muhhamid Ali (Houston), Fat Tony (Houston)

Flyer for Mobile, AL show

This Sunday, we're making our way out to Mobile, Alabama to play our second show with new friends, The Antlers, Motel Motel, and Mia Riddle.
We're stoked and you should be too.
Know someone in Mobile?
Help spread the word!

Kisses,
Caddywhompus

Continue rubbing your hands together in preparation for March 16th.

Thank you

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the Hi Ho in support of the New Orleans Indie Rock Collective and their team of wonderful musicians. We hope you had a great night and are planning to go to the next two nights' shows where even more crazy stuff will surely go down. Hopefully you picked up a sampler CD last night or are planning to pick one up tonight/tomorrow night, as it is imperative to your health. Once again, thank you all so much for coming out. We love our New Orleanians. See you at our CD Release show on March 16 at the Saturn Bar!

Photos from last night here

Spring Tour/SXSW

This March, we whompers are quite busy folk. Here's what's keeping us on our toes:

March 5 | New Orleans, LA | HiHo | 9pm | W/The Blue Party, The Pharmacy
March 14 | Savannah, GA | Guitar Bar | 9pm | W/The Antlers
March 15 | Mobile, AL | Alabama Music Box | 9pm | W/The Antlers, Motel Motel, Mia Riddle
March 16 | New Orleans, LA | Saturn Bar | 8pm | (CD Release!) W/The Antlers, Motel Motel, Antenna Inn
March 17 | Denton, TX | J&J's Pizza | 9pm | W/Thomas Function, Fishboy
March 18 | Austin, TX | Snake Eyes Vinyl | 8pm | W/Hat Talk, Man Plus Building, I Octopus, Smiley With a Knife, Magic Legs, White Colla Crimes
March 20 | Austin, TX | Trophy's | 4pm | W/Low Line Caller
March 22 | Houston, TX | Caroline Collective | 12pm | W/Japanther, THEART, Fat Tony, MyNameIsJohnMichael, Female Demand, Romanteek, Muhammid Ali
March 28 | Houston, TX | Mango's (outside) | 2pm | W/Everyone

Practice, practice, practice

We recently got kicked out of our shared practice space (two months before the end of the school year) and now we're jamming hard at Sean's house (gloriously pictured above). It does the trick, but we might need to move out soon. Contact us if you want to share a space or something. caddywhompusband@gmail.com or myspace or facebook or whatever

kisses,
Caddywhompus

Static's reasons why March is awesome

Check out Static TV's blog about what Wesley (pictured above) and others (potentially pictured above) are looking forward to in this, the glorious month of March.

Keep your eyes peeled for the NOLA Indie Rock Fest II (March 5-7) and our CD Release on March 16.

Facebook events are up too, so everyone should have an RSVP party!
NOLA Indie Rock Fest II (Thursday at the Hi Ho)
Saturn Bar CD Release

Totally rockin GIF for "EPs"

Monday, March 16 at the Saturn Bar!
Check out the Facebook Event and join the group!