11/29/2005 - Bar Room Semantics is a staff pick from Real Networks' Rhapsody! This week we've had the honor to be a featured staff pick from Real Networks Rhapsody. The streaming online music services "alt-country" editor has taken a liking to the band: "Yes, their music rules as hard as their name does. Just when you thought alt country went out with Pokémon, Backyard Tire Fire bring something new to the table, blending Moog with twangy rock and whiskey-pickled vocals. "The Daze" is undoubtedly the best narrative about a guy in a band (sorry "Juke Box Hero" fans) - Eric Shea, RealNetworksIf you listen regularly to music on your computer and you aren't familiar with Rhapsody yet get involved. According to our manager Geoff, it has "changed his life". Where else do you have access to the entire Miles Davis, Neil Young, Son Volt, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Alejandro Escoveda catalogs + 100,000 more albums at the click of a button. We don't normally "pitch" corporate america products, but this one is really that revolutionary, download a version here: Bar Room Semantics |
11/17/2005 - New Years Eve show Announced! Yes yes, that is right. Party into 2006 with Backyard Tire Fire. We'll be playing 3 down and dirty rock & roll sets at the Chicago St. Pub in Joliet, IL. There will be a champagne toast at midnight included with the price of admission ($10). The venue only holds 125 people, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available online at In Ticketing or at the venue. If you are joining us from Chicago, Bloomington, or else where in the US of A, you can make hotel reservations in Joliet at: Comfort Inn(815) 744-1770 135 S Larkin Ave Joliet, IL $69.99 + tax Holiday Inn Express Joliet |
10/5/2005 - Bar Room Semantics distributed nationally! On 11/15, Bar Room Semantics is going to be released nationally, distributed by the largest independent distributor, Red Eye Distribution. A big thanks to our label, OIE Records, for making this happen. We'll be in cool stores like Amoeba in SF/LA, Waterloo Records in Austin, TX, and Tower Records & Borders Books. You can also find us on the web at Amazon.com, Rhapsody, iTunes, or your favorite online retailer. If you don't have Bar Room Semantics yet, a record that Richard Milne (WXRT in Chicago) calls "a winner", pick it up at Amazon or your favorite record store near you! |
