My Morning Jacket

A while back, as you might remember, we posted eight videos from My Morning Jacket's stop at the Verizon Wireless Theater here in Houston. Those eight videos, which were the first documentation of any of MMJ's new material, found their way all over the web including different posts on Stereogum and Live Music Blog. We were very excited about the chance to let other people see what we Houstonians were lucky enough to experience that night, and knew just by hearing those tunes that their new album, Evil Urges, would be one of the best of the year. We were right. June 10th found MMJ's album released to rave reviews, and also found them with a huge late night slot at this year's Bonnaroo that gave them the opportunity to share their new songs with a much wider audience. Now, after the true fans have fallen in love with the album, MMJ has started their major publicity blitz which includes a full tour and a brand new video for "Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Pt. II." Take the time to watch their Where The Wild Things Are-inspired video.

Good, huh? Now go check them out on the road! See their full list of dates after the jump.

Over 90 musicians and music industry personages have banded together to draw the presidential candidates' attention to New Orleans and the Louisiana coast. My Morning Jacket, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, and Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor are among those who signed a letter calling upon Barack Obama and John McCain to attend a September 18 debate in NOLA. The letter, which was developed by the Gulf Coast Restoration Network and Tab Benoit's Voice of the Wetlands organization, asks that "the future President of the United States direct the resources and attention necessary to restore coastal Louisiana and secure the future of Louisiana's communities." Rapid loss of coastal wetlands and unhealthy water are mentioned as primary causes for concern. Neither candidate has yet committed to the event, which will be sponsored by Google/YouTube and New Orleans universities.

Read the press release after the jump

Is it too early to make New Year's Eve plans? I already know that this is where I want to be:

I simply can't think of a better way to ring in 2009.

MMJ's newest studio effort, Evil Urges, was released on June 10th. I've been playing it incessantly - yes, that's including "Highly Suspicious", despite all the thumbs-down comments we keep getting on our video of the song from their Houston show in March. It's an unexpected piece of brilliance featuring more than a few nods to TAFKAP. A little goofy, sure, but how could you possibly not grin at lyrics like "peanut butter pudding surprise/Pulitzer prize"?

Update: Want to know what MMJ played during their late-night set at Bonnaroo this year? Check out the setlist after the jump - but be warned...I almost became physically ill when I saw it. Can't believe I missed such a stellar set!

My Morning Jacket debuted two songs off of their new album Evil Urges to a national audience when they took the stage on Saturday Night Live this last weekend. They tore through versions of "I'm Amazed" and "Evil Urges" during the hour-and-a-half sketch comedy program. I know most of you were glued to the TV at 11:30 on a Saturday night, and not off doing something social, but for those of you were out on the town here is a chance to see what you missed.

This album is going to be outstanding!

My Morning Jacket - I'm Amazed

Check out the video for "Evil Urges" from SNL after the jump

Last month, the Breakfast On Tour crew attended My Morning Jacket's show in Houston at Verizon Wireless Theater. During the show they played through many of their classics, but they also debuted 8 of the new songs from their yet-to-be-released album Evil Urges. We decided to capture all of those songs on video so that MMJ's die-hard fans could get a taste of what was in store for them upon the CD's release in June. As expected, those videos received a lot of attention! Apparently so much attention that it caused My Morning Jacket to release the title track off of their new album 2 months early.

See what MMJ had to say, and download "Evil Urges" after the jump

My Morning Jacket and Yo La Tengo made a pre-SxSW stop at Houston's Verizon Wireless Theater on Monday, March 10. BOTheads Eggs, Cereal, and Toast were on hand to participate in the action. Read the full show review after the jump

My Morning Jacket

Yo La Tengo

Houston played host to My Morning Jacket and Yo La Tengo on March 10th, 2008. It was MMJ's first show since finishing up their new album, Evil Urges. It provided the opportunity for MMJ to showcase many of the songs off their upcoming disc.

Setlist (new songs in bold):

Evil Urges
Off The Record
Gideon
I'm Amazed
What A Wonderful Man
Highly Suspicious
Thank You Too
Golden
Sec Walkin
Way He Sings
Wordless Chorus
Aluminum Park
One Big Holiday
Run Thru
Smokin From Shootin
Touch Me Part 2

E:
Dondante
Lay Low
Mahgeetah
Anytime

Click here to see videos of all the new songs!

We have to admit, we're a little jealous of the lucky folks who are attending Langerado this weekend, but we're consoled by the fact that this is going to be a bombass week musically in Houston. Plus, Toast will be flying down from Lincoln to join the festivities.

Upcoming shows in the Houston area:

Thu Mar 6
They Might Be Giants at the Meridian
Show starts at 9; tickets are $20.

Beach House and Papercuts at Walter's On Washington
Show starts at 9; tickets are $8 in advance/$10 day of show.

Fri Mar 7
Wilco with John Doe at Verizon Wireless Theater
Show starts at 8; tickets are sold out, biatch.

Spoonfed Tribe at Last Concert Cafe
Show starts at 11; tickets are $12.

Sideshow Tramps and Shotgun Whiskey at Dan Electro's
Show starts at 9:30; tickets are $8.

Sat Mar 8
Risky Bizness party at the Thunderdome Warehouse
Featuring The Fluokids, The Factory Party, Spain Colored Orange, and several DJs to keep you movin'.
The event will go from 9pm - 5am; tickets are $10. The Thunderdome Warehouse is located at 3020 Garrow Street; check out Houston Press's event description for more information.

The Black Math Experiment at The Mink/Backroom
Show starts at 9; tickets are $6 21+/$8 under 21.

Ian Moore at Continental Club
Show starts at 11; tickets are probably $10.

Full listing after the jump

Today the SxSW Music Conference announced their full list of showcasing artists. There are hundreds and hundreds of acts that are going to be making their way to Austin next month for the world renowned multi-media conference. I included the full list after the break for any of you music nerds who need to read every band (like me). For those of you who just want to see some highlights, check out the tags for this post. Also, for all of you Houston readers, I went ahead and bolded all of the bands that are coming from the Bayou City (congrats guys!).

2008 Showcasing Artists for the SxSW Music Conference:

Bonnaroo finally announced their line-up! The 2008 edition of the music and arts festival is set to take place June 12th through the 15th at the same farm we all know and love in Manchester, Tennessee. This year's headliners include Pearl Jam, Metallica, Kanye West, Phil Lesh & Friends and Jack Johnson. Other standout acts are festival veterans My Morning Jacket, The Allman Brothers Band, Umphrey's McGee and Yonder Mountain String Band as well as Bonnaroo virgins Vampire Weekend, Talib Kweli, Willie Nelson and The Raconteurs. The Comedy Tent is also making a return this year with David Cross, Zach Galifinakis and Brian Posehn among others.

Check out the initial line-up