by Bill Pearis
photo: JEFF the Brotherhood @ DbA’s final night (more by PSquared)
Warner Brothers (or any major label) never seemed like a very good fit for such a DIY-leaning band like JEFF the Brotherhood. Well, they and label have now parted ways. At least for Jake and Jamin, they are “fucking pleased” as you can read in the statement they just released:
Hello friends and fans and family and hello people of the press and people of the industry!
We, JEFF The Brotherhood, are SO FUCKING PLEASED to announce that we have been DROPPED from the clutches of the demented vulture that is Warner Bros! We feel as though a heavy weight has been lifted from our shoulders, and could not be more excited.
As for our album, “Wasted on the Dream“, it is finally coming out March 24th on Infinity Cat Recordings – our spiritual, as well as literal home.
It was a very strange experience working with WBR. Luckily, we help to run an indie label that has its shit together more than the big guys, and the announcement comes today from Infinity Cat. The records are pressed, and we are poised and ready!
It’s true what you’ve heard, the era of the major label is over, we have seen it first hand. Upwards and onwards!
–JEFF The Brotherhood
JEFF just released another song off Wasted on the Dream — “Black Cherry Pie” which features Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on flute. If you think that’s odd, you’ve never seen Jamin’s bass drum. You can stream that over at NPR.
The band will be on tour this spring, with a visit to SXSW, Burgerama, Forcastle and other fests. No NYC or East Coast shows have been announced, but all dates are listed below.
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JEFF the Brotherhood – 2015 Tour Dates
Mar 12 Exit/In Nashville, TN
Mar 17 Cine El Ray/Galax Z Fair Mcallen, TX
Mar 18 Old No. 2 Laredo, TX
Mar 19 SXSW Austin, TX
Mar 20 SXSW Austin, TX
Mar 21 SXSW Austin, TX
Mar 22 Spillover Music Fest Dallas, TX
Mar 23 The Korova San Antonio, TX
Mar 25 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
Mar 26 Soda Bar San Diego, CA
Mar 27 Troubadour Los Angeles, CA
Mar 28 Burgerama Four 2015 Santa Ana, CA
Mar 29 The Independent San Francisco, CA
Mar 31 Bunk Sandwich Shop w/ Bully Portland, OR
Apr 01 The Crocodile Seattle, WA
Apr 02 Lucky Bar Victoria, Canada
Apr 03 Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, Canada
Apr 04 The Habitat Kelowna, Canada
Apr 05 The Palomino Smokehouse & Social Club Calgary, Canada
Apr 06 Starlite Room Edmonton, Canada
Apr 07 Amigos Saskatoon, Canada
Apr 09 Good Will Social Club Winnipeg, Canada
Apr 10 7th Street Entry Minneapolis, MN
Apr 11 Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, IA
Apr 12 Off Broadway St Louis, MO Share
May 15 Hangout Music Festival Gulf Shores, AL
Jul 17 Forecastle Festival Louisville, KY