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Tragic Magic

There is much afoot this summer in the house of the Boogie. and because of that it's been tough to schedule shows. for that we apologize. but nevertheless, we serve a higher god that goes by the name of Thunder Strings Inc., and so we praise thee, oh God, and give to thee sacrificial sacraments of...sacrifice.

to wit:

JULY
11 Kansas City, MO @ Czar Bar w/ Thee Water Mocassins.
15 Ft Worth, TX @ Lolas w/ Adam Franklin solo (Swervedriver, etc)
16 Austin, TX @ Mohawk w/ TV Torso. TLAT is 1st @ 11pm!
17 Little Rock, AR @ Vinos w/ Now Now Every Children
18 St. Louis, MO @ Firebird w/ Now Now Every Children

72 Musicians - The Movie

roughly 2 years ago, a local Kansas City via LA filmmaker named Bob Moz began to chronicle the stories of a batch of local musicians. he wasn't trying to create a story about KC musicians, per se, but it was more about any set of musicians. it just so happens most of the musicians he knows are from KC. i digress.

among many others that you'll likely recognize, Allen (Epley) was asked to contribute an on-camera interview for the film, and it turns out he (I) features quite prominently, he's (I've) been told. in fact, for the trailer they decided to use a live version of our song Que Sera Sera. in addition to showing at all the major film fests in the coming year, they'll be debuting the film at Screenland here in Kansas City, MO on Sunday July 19th at 7pm. please follow this link, watch the trailer, read his blog and try to make a donation to this amazing piece of filmmaking if at all possible. do it now.

Keep It Up Kidz

so, some of our closer friends have known that Eric Abert (4 strings, hairdo) moved to New York with his girl last November. he's been commuting back and forth for tours and writing, etc. it's tough but it's working. now, it turns out that Allen Epley (6 strings, beard, old) will be a resident of the Windy City (Chicago) beginning August of this year, which helps to explain why there haven't been as many shows planned as there normally would've been this summer. Chris Metcalf (no strings, super-skinny) will remain in our HQ here in KC, where we'll reconvene to write, record and rehearse for tours.

But fear ye not for the Life of the Life and Times, for much is planned into the coming year, nee', into the new year even! in addition to these shows next week, we have a September tour taking us to the Pygmalion Festival in Champaign, IL, and then a 3 week tour with the Get Up Kids in October, then to Japan and Europe in Spring '10. Persistent rumors also have TLAT linked for a tour with a band that shall remain unnamed, but rhymes with the word Pursive. more on that soon!

Big A out. check our merch and make us rich! thanks so much!! stay tuned. Get Tragic Boogie here: http://thelifeandtimes.com/merch