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10.29.08

DEBUT ALBUM FROM THE STARTER KITS

Ghostmeat Records is proud to announce the debut album from Athens, GA band The Starter Kits. The album, Backsliding Baby, will be released Jan. 20, 2009 on 12" vinyl. Digital download cards will be included with each LP. The album will be available worldwide via iTunes or your favorite digital music store.

Mikey Dwyer is an accomplished musician from Athens, GA. He is the bassist for Tony Tidwell & The Scalded Dogs and drummer for Lona. Backsliding Baby is Dwyer's debut as a singer/songwriter.

04.15.08

GHOSTMEAT DROPCARDS

Check out a Dropcard for one of our digital-only releases. Dropcards are plastic cards the size of a credit card featuring the album cover and a access code for unrestricted MP3 downloads.

Redeem Ghostmeat Dropcards here

GM047-3

Russ Hallauer Songs For The Dark

Dropcard

Plastic card featuring album cover and MP3 download code

$3.00

04.07.08

BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR FREE ATHFEST 2008 CD RELEASE PARTY MAY 2

03.11.08

GHOSTMEAT REISSUES THE INFLUENTIAL DEBUT FROM DAVID DONDERO'S FORMER BAND

Sunbrain is the former band of Ghostmeat and Team Love recording artist David Dondero and it is reason Ghostmeat Records exist. The label was created by Sunbrain guitarist Russ Hallauer in 1994 to release a 7" featuring "Pressure Face" from the band's debut album Perfection Lies which was originally released on Grass Records in 1993. The band also featured Eric Nail on bass and Steve Glickman on drums. The album has been cited by many musicians as an influential release including Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) who listed it as one of ten most influential albums in Spin Magazine. The album has been out-of-print for many years. Ghostmeat is proud to reissue this new edition remastered by Jeff Capurso at Chase Park Transduction in Athens, GA. Sunbrain's other albums, Good Side, Live and Liquid are also available. Visit iTunes or your favorite digital music store.

Check out http://www.ghostmeat.com/youtube.html for the brand new Sunbrain video for the song "Gravity" from Perfection Lies (Remastered). Directed by Michael Hayes using video from a 1993 performance at the Dish in Toccoa, GA, old photos, flyers and more.

03.06.08

PERFORMER MAGAZINE FEATURES GHOSTMEAT'S 14TH ANNIVERSARY AND REVIEWS RUSS HALLAUER'S SOLO DEBUT

Check out the piece on Ghostmeat here and read the review here.

03.05.08

ATHFEST 2008 CD ANNOUNCEMENT

Ghostmeat is proud to announce the 11th annual AthFest CD.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD features 19 bands from Athens, GA and over 60 minutes of music.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD has 15 previously unreleased tracks.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD includes 12 bands that have never appeared on previous AthFest CDs.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD represents a wide array of genres including Rock, Jazz, Experimental, Country, Bluegrass and more.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD features cover art by Athens artist Catherine Stinson.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD Release Party is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2008 at Tasty World in downtown Athens. It will be a free show featuring live performances several bands from the CD.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD will be released on May 6, 2008 to promote the 12th annual Athens Music & Arts Festival which is June 18-22.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD will be available at AthFest.com, Ghostmeat.com, select record stores, AthFest merch booths and globally via iTunes or your favorite digital music store.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD is the 20th compilation of local and regional music produced by Athens-based Ghostmeat Records which was founded by AthFest CD producer Russ Hallauer in 1994.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD sponsors include Flagpole, Bulldog 103.7, Chase Park Transduction, Atlanta Manufacturing Group and ABC Printing.

- ATHFEST 2008 CD proceeds benefit AthFest, Inc. AthFest, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The mission of AthFest is to educate citizens and visitors about the music and arts scene of Athens, GA. Since 1997, AthFest has organized an annual festival to showcase the incredible musicians, artists, businesses and residents of the Athens community.

- ATHFEST 2008 TRACK LISTING

1. Bicycles And Gravel - Curious Markings *

2. Madeline - Lit Elephants *

3. Five Eight - Ode To Massachusetts *

4. Kenosha Kid - White Carnations *

5. Ham1 - Clown-shoed Feet

6. Perpetual Groove - Save For One

7. William Tonks - Painter Paints *

8. Titans Of Filth - Our Impending Engagement *

9. Timber - Don't Fail Me Now *

10. The Packway Handle Band - Gets Me Every Time

11. Hope For Agoldensummer - Crushy D. *

12. Dubconscious - Constantly Inspired

13. Long Legged Woman - Something Is Pressing Against It From The Inside *

14. Captain #1 - Walk You Home *

15. Dead Confederate - Guns *

16. The Inflatable Orchestra - Phil's Fro *

17. Caroline Monroe - Trailer Park Hall Of Fame *

18. Russian Spy Camera - This Town Has Placed A Curse On Me *

19. Lona - Let It Be *

* previously unreleased tracks

02.12.08

NEW RELEASES - AVAILABLE NOW AT GHOSTMEAT.COM AND iTUNES

Ghostmeat is proud to announce the worldwide release of three brand new releases from Lona, Russ Hallauer and William Tonks. Catch record releases shows for Lona at the Caledonia Lounge in Athens on Feb. 16 and special performances by Clay Leverett (Lona) and William Tonks at Kingpin's in Athens on Feb. 17 and at the Red Light Cafe in Atlanta on Feb. 22. E-mail us for more details.

01.30.08

01.29.08

MORE GHOSTMEAT BACK CATALOG AT iTUNES OR YOUR FAVORITE DIGITAL MUSIC STORE

Ghostmeat continues to make more of our back catalog available digitally. You can now find Woodenhorse's Product, The Union's To Be Good At Something, Team Emu's Team Emu and a rare split 7" featuring Sunbrain and Luxury.

11.20.07

UPCOMING RELEASES... LOTS OF THEM...

hostmeat Records is preparing to be damn busy. Upcoming releases include a reissue of Lona's To The Nth, new music from Sunbrain/Lures guitarist Russ Hallauer, the solo debut from former Barbara Cue frontman William Tonks, and the reissue of three out-of-print Sunbrain albums including a remastered edition of their influential debut Perfection Lies. We will also be producing the annual AthFest CD and the digital-only AthFest 2008 Volume Two. See detailed release schedule below.

Other possible releases in the works include a debut album from Mikey Dwyer (Tony Tidwell, Lona) called Backsliding Baby. We hope to announce release dates for this album soon.

Lona To The Nth (Reissue + 2)
Cat. #: GM046
Release date: Feb. 12, 2008
Lona's debut album circa 2001. Out of print for many years. Remastered and including two bonus tracks.

Russ Hallauer Songs For The Dark
Cat. #: GM047
Release date: Feb. 12, 2008
Instrumental debut from Sunbrain/Lures guitarust and founder of Ghostmeat Records.

William Tonks Catch
Cat. #: GM051
Release date: Feb. 12, 2008
Solo debut from former Barbara Cue frontman and Workhorses Of The Entertainment/Recreational Industry guitarist William Tonks. In addition to Barbara Cue and WERI, the Athens, GA musician has a résumé that includes Six String Drag, Jack Logan, Redneck GRreece and many more.

Sunbrain Prefection Lies (Remastered)
Cat. #: GM048
Release date: Mar. 11, 2008
Sunbrain's debut album circa 1993. Out of print for many years. Remastered from the orginal recordings. Regarded by the likes of Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) and others as one of the most influential albums of the era.

Sunbrain Good Side
Cat. #: GM049
Release date: Mar. 11, 2008
Sunbrain's second album circa 1994. Out of print for many years.

Sunbrain Live
Cat. #: GM050
Release date: Mar. 11, 2008
Sunbrain's third album circa 1994. Out of print for many years.

AthFest 2008 CD
Cat. #: GM052
Release date: May 6, 2008
Showcase of bands from Athens, GA to promote the annual music festival.

11.13.07

Ghostmeat is continueing to make more of our back catalog available via download. Woodenhorse's Product and The Union's To Be Good At Something will be available Jan. 15, 2008. The Sunbrain & Luxury 7", Lures 7" and Team Emu 7" will be available on Jan. 29, 2008. Look for more rare Ghostmeat releases to be made available in the months to come. Visit iTunes or your favorite digital music store.

11.01.07

ATHFEST NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR ATHFEST 2008 CD

Are you an Athens band looking to be on the AthFest 2008 compilation? Now's your chance. More accurately, Nov. 1 - Jan. 31 is your chance. Visit AthFest.com to get a copy of the CD Submission Form and find out how to submit your music.

08.13.07

DONDERO'S SIMPLE LOVE TO BE RELEASED AUG. 21 ON TEAM LOVE

David Dondero's follow up to South Of The South will be in stores Aug. 21, 2007. Check http://www.myspace.com/davedondero for upcoming tour dates.

What? You don't have his first two albums? The Pity Party and Spider West Myshkin And A City Bus Reiisue+2 are still exclusively on Ghostmeat and you can get them right here at Ghostmeat.com. You can also get them via iTunes or your favorite online music store. Ghostmeat also has the complete back catalog of Dondero's old band Sunbrain. Get to work!

04.10.07

Order your AthFest 2007 CD from Ghostmeat.com now for May 1 shipping.

03.28.07

GHOSTMEAT AVAILABLE VIA DOWNLOAD

Ghostmeat is proud to annouce that thanks to the good folks at IODA, many of our releases are now available via iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Napster and dozens more. You will find releases by David Dondero albums, Lures, Team Emu and more. You will also find out-of-print titles such as the debut album from Drip (featuring Andy LeMaster and Clay Leverett of Now It's Overhead). Please browse our catalog to see other releases now available for download. Watch for many more releases by Tony Tidwell, AthFest and more to be added in the months to come.

GM04
DRIP No More Talkin' (1994)

Available from

03.28.07

NOW IT'S OVERHEAD CONCERT

See Now It's Overhead perform. Their song "Walls" is featured on the AthFest 2007 CD.

03.23.07

ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO LINEUP ANNOUNCED

We received dozens of exceptional submissions for this year's AthFest CD. We couldn't resist putting together ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO to feature some of the great bands that would not fit on the CD. This is a first for AthFest and Ghostmeat. It is the first time we have released a digital only album. ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO will be available for download worldwide at online digital music stores such as iTunes, eMusic, Napster and many more. See below for more info.

1. GREAT SOCIETY - Keira
2. TRACER METULA - (With My) Mementos
3. JACKPOT CITY - Love Matters
4. KEN WILL MORTON - Still Look Pretty
5. WILLIAM TONKS - Your Brain Remains
6. THE H.E.A.P. PROJECT - Watchin'
7. THE ARTIE BALL SWING BAND - Weirdo
8. birds&wire - Oh My
9. CHARLIE GARRETT BAND - Through Your Window
10. NUTRIA - Came To A Halt
11. THE BEARFOOT HOOKERS - Rain Don't Stop The Trains
12. PART BEAR - Velvet
13. VENICE IS SINKING - Arkansas (Thoughtbeat Remix)
14. ICE CREAM SOCIALISTS - Mr. Crazy
15. FABULOUS BIRD - O' Kate

- ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO is the first digital-only release from AthFest and Ghostmeat Records.

- ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO features 15 bands from Athens, GA.

- ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO includes 100% previously unreleased tracks.

- ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO will be released on June 19, 2007 to promote the 11th annual Athens Music & Arts Festival.

- ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO bands William Tonks, Tracer Metula and Nutria are scheduled for June 20 at the Melting Point as part of their Uncorked & Unplugged series.

- ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO is the 19th compilation of local and regional music produced by Athens-based Ghostmeat Records which was founded by AthFest CD producer Russ Hallauer in 1994.

- Proceeds from the sale of ATHFEST 2007 VOLUME TWO benefit AthFest, Inc. AthFest, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The mission of AthFest is to educate citizens and visitors about the music and arts scene of Athens, GA. Since 1997, AthFest has organized an annual festival to showcase the incredible musicians, artists, businesses and residents of the Athens community. This year's festival takes place June 20-24 in downtown Athens, GA.

03.23.07

ATHFEST 2007 CD RELEASE PARTY

Friday, May 4, 2007
Tasty World, Athens
FREE SHOW

Featuring:
10:00 pm - Tin Cup Prophette
11:00 pm - The Renegadez
12:00 mid - The Empties
1:00 am - Beyond Tomorrow

02.21.07

ATHFEST 2007 CD LINEUP ANNOUNCED

1. ATHENS BOYS CHOIR Athens, GA *
2. NOW IT’S OVERHEAD Walls ^
3. M COAST Aurora
4. NANA GRIZOL Circles ‘Round The Moon *
5. LIZ DURRETT Far From Home *
6. SLEEPY HORSES Lubbock Love Song
7. KING OF PRUSSIA Misadventures Of The Campaign Kids
8. DOWN WITH THE WOO Learn To Street Fight *
9. THE RENEGADEZ I Ain’t Wit Dat
10. NELO Jumping Bean *
11. MUSIC HATES YOU So Much Dirt In My Spotless Lab *
12. TIN CUP PROPHETTE Go Dig My Grave
13. BLOODKIN Night School *
14. TRAVIS WILLIAMS Stand Up *
15. DARK MEAT Tower *
16. KIMBERLY MORGAN & THE EVERLOVIN’ BAND Glory *
17. MIKEY DWYER Into The Night *
18. BEYOND TOMORROW Here We Go Again
19. THE EMPTIES Oh My God *
20. THE LOVENOTES FAMILY They Gon’ Love Us *

* Previously unreleased
^ First time on CD. Previously released as iTunes promotion.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD features 20 bands from Athens, GA and over 70 minutes of music.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD has 14 previously unreleased tracks.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD includes 20 bands that have never appeared on previous AthFest CDs.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD represents a wide array of genres including Rock, Country, Metal, Hip-Hop/Rap, Spoken Word and more.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD features cover art by local folk artist Annie G. Wellborn.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD will be released on May 1, 2007 to promote the 11th annual Athens Music & Arts Festival.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD is the 18th compilation of local and regional music produced by Athens-based Ghostmeat Records which was founded by AthFest CD producer Russ Hallauer in 1994.

- ATHFEST 2007 CD sponsors include Flagpole, Bulldog 103.7, ABC Printing, Chase Park Transduction, Atlanta Manufacturing Group, .

- Proceeds from the sale of ATHFEST 2007 CD benefit AthFest, Inc. AthFest, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The mission of AthFest is to educate citizens and visitors about the music and arts scene of Athens, GA. Since 1997, AthFest has organized an annual festival to showcase the incredible musicians, artists, businesses and residents of the Athens community. This year's festival takes place June 20-24 in downtown Athens, GA.

11.01.06

ATHFEST 2007 CD SUBMISSIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

AthFest is accepting submissions for the AthFest 2007 CD. Your CD and the completed form must be delivered to the AthFest office (224 College Ave., Basement Suite) by January 31, 2007. If you have any questions about the AthFest CD, please contact info@ghostmeat.com.

10.24.06

ATHFEST 10 REVIEWS

Check out a few words from the press about AthFest 10.

10.17.06

ATHFEST 10 NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION VIA BURNSIDE DISTRBUTION

Ghostmeat is proud to announce that we are now working with Burnside Distribution Company. The AthFest 10 CD is available to record stores nationwide. Please contact your regional Burnside sales rep or call Burnside HQ at 503-231-0876 to place your order.

05.01.06

ATHFEST 10 CD RELEASE PARTY - GEORGIA THEATRE - MAY 13

Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, MAY 13 at 8 PM.

It's the ATHFEST 10 CD RELEASE PARTY at the GEORGIA THEATRE. It's a FREE show featuring live performances from FIVE EIGHT, THE BEARFOOT HOOKERS and LONA.

This is your first chance to get the brand new ATHFEST 10 2-CD set which features rare music by R.E.M., Drive-By Truckers, Vic Chesnutt, Jack Logan, Kevn Kinney, Jucifer, An Epic At Best, Don Chambers, Drip, Little Red Rocket, Randall Bramblett, all three of the performing bands and many, many more. ATHFEST 10 is also available online at Ghostmeat.com.

All musician's who contributed to this year's CD will be on the VIP list. Give your name at the door and you will receive a wristband that gets you access to the balcony for complimentary drinks and complimentary copies of this year's CD. If you have any questions, feel free to contact info@ghostmeat.com.

Thanks for supporting AthFest and Ghostmeat Records.

04.07.06

ATHFEST 10 NOW SHIPPING DIRECT FROM GHOSTMEAT RECORDS

Order your ATHFEST 10 CD today for just $15.00!

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Athens Music & Arts Festival this special 2-CD set features 36 bands from Athens, GA. ATHFEST 10 includes rare recordings from R.E.M., Drive-By Truckers, Vic Chesnutt, Jack Logan, Lona, Five Eight, Kevn Kinney, The Glands, Jucifer, Venice Is Sinking, Summer Hymns, Japancakes, Hope For Agoldensummer and many more.

03.08.06

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ATHFEST 10 LISTENING PARTY

The ATHFEST 10 CD is at the press. The CD will be available online at AthFest.com and Ghostmeat.com by May 1 and in stores June 20. In the meantime, your first chance to hear this amazing CD is at Kingpins on Friday, March 24 at 9 PM. Kingpins is a bowling alley/bar locationed at 2451 Jefferson Road in Athens, GA. The ATHFEST 10 2-CD set will be played in its entirety. This party is open to the public. Many of the musicians from the CD will be in attendance. There will be a ton of AthFest giveaways. Please spread the word. Contact info@ghostmeat.com for more information.

03.01.06

GHOSTMEAT RECORDS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ATHFEST 10

Here are a few bullet points about the new ATHFEST 10 CD.

- ATHFEST 10 is a special 2-CD set celebrating the 10th anniversary of AthFest.

- ATHFEST 10 features 36 bands from Athens, GA and over two hours of music.

- ATHFEST 10 features a very rare recording of "Wanderlust" by R.E.M. The recording was previously available via download only. This is the first time the recording has appeared on CD. It was recorded live in the band's Athens rehearsal studio. A different recording of "Wanderlust" appeared on the album Around The Sun.

- ATHFEST 10 features unreleased material from Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers), Don Chambers + GOAT, Randall Bramblett, Summer Hymns, Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer), Modern Skirts, Lona and more.

- ATHFEST 10 features recordings from Jack Logan, Vic Chesnutt and Kevn Kinney (Drivin' n' Cryin') that are exclusive to AthFest CDs.

- ATHFEST 10 features rare recordings from Athens favorites such as Drive-By Truckers, Five Eight, Little Red Rocket, The Glands, Japancakes, Jucifer, Elf Power, Barbara Cue, Jet By Day and a special posthumous release by Michael Houser (Widespread Panic).

- ATHFEST 10 features musicians representing the full spectrum of success in the music business- from new-comers like Nate Nelson who is a local high school student to internationally recognized exports such as R.E.M.

- ATHFEST 10 features cover photography and design by local artist, photographer and graphic designer Chris Bilheimer. The photography features signage from local establishments that support the Athens music scene. Bilheimer's work has been featured on releases by Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters and many more. Bilheimer was nominated for a Grammy for his work with R.E.M

- ATHFEST 10 is the 17th compilation of local and regional music produced by Athens-based Ghostmeat Records which was founded by AthFest CD producer Russ Hallauer in 1994.\

- ATHFEST 10 CD sponsors and patrons include Flagpole, Bulldog 103.7, Chase Park Transduction, Atlanta Manufacturing Group, Kingpins, ABC Printing and Musician's Warehouse.

- Proceeds from the sale of ATHFEST 10 benefit AthFest, Inc. AthFest, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The mission of AthFest is to educate citizens and visitors about the music and arts scene of Athens, GA. Since 1997, AthFest has organized an annual festival to showcase the incredible musicians, artists, businesses and residents of the Athens community. This year's festival takes place June 21-25 in downtown Athens, GA. To find out how you can support AthFest, please visit www.athfest.com.

02.29.06

GHOSTMEAT RECORDS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE TRACK LISTING FOR ATHFEST 10

Disc 1 - New Music From Athens, Georgia

* Previously unreleased
^ Previously released via download only.

1. AN EPIC AT BEST
Weight Of Words

2. DON CHAMBERS + GOAT
Pig Luck *

3. R.E.M.
Wanderlust (Clayton St. Studio Version)^

4. VENICE IS SINKING
Undecided

5. LONA
February Rose *

6. RANDALL BRAMBLETT
Rich Someday *

7. CLAIRE CAMPBELL
Lo, Mama *

8. KEN WILL MORTON & THE WHOLLY GHOSTS
Adelayda

9. PATTERSON HOOD
Heavy And Hanging *

10. THE WHIGS
Can't Hear You Coming

11. NATE NELSON
A Sing-Song Fashion

12. NUTRIA
Under The Clay *

13. MODERN SKIRTS
Indiana Indian *

14. THE PENDLETONS
Put That Record On *

15. SUMMER HYMNS
What Kind Of Bird *

16. THE BEARFOOT HOOKERS
I'd Rather Two-Step (Than Twelve-Step) *

17. MICHAEL HOUSER
Can't Change The Past

18. GINGER ENVELOPE
Caretaker *

Disc 2 - Music From Previous AthFest CDs

* Exclusive to AthFest CDs
^ Originally released on an AthFest CD1.

1. DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS
The Living Bubba

2. FIVE EIGHT
I'm Still Around

3. JACK LOGAN
Mama's Door *

4. LITTLE RED ROCKET
I Believe In What You Do ^

5. VIC CHESNUTT
What I've Got *

6. DRIP
Rot And Re-Decay

7. THE FOUNTAINS
Talks American

8. HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER
Hearts In Jars ^

9. VAUDEVILLE
Hat Trick

10. THE GLANDS
Livin' Was Easy ^

11. JAPANCAKES
Now Wait For Last Year

12. JUCIFER
Amplifier ^

13. ELF POWER
Walking With The Beggar Boys

14. WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY
The Night Of San Lorenzo ^

15. KEVN KINNEY WITH SCHOOLS, LESEMANN, SELL & BLACKMON
Highway 316 Revisited (Dylan Ripoff) *

16. CEILING FAN
Como Te Llamas

17. BARBARA CUE
Find A Fool

18. JET BY DAY
O Salvation ^

Pre-order AthFest 10 today for just $15.00. Your CD will ship by May 1, 2006.

11.03.05

DAVID DONDERO NEW ALBUM SOUTH OF THE SOUTH IN STORES NOW

Former Sunbrain vocalist, David Dondero, has released his sixth solo album, South Of The South, on Team Love Records. He is on tour now. Check below for dates nearest you. Dondero's first two albums were released on Ghostmeat Records. The Pity Party and Spider West Myshkin And A City Bus are available right here at Ghostmeat.com.

Fri 11.04.05 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club w/ They Might Be Giants
Sat 11.05.05 Corvallis, OR Interzone
Sun 11.06.05 Portland, OR Doug Fir w/ Caitlin Cary
Tue 11.08.05 Billings, MT Studio 712
Wed 11.09.05 Fargo, ND Playmaker's Pavillion w/ Bright Eyes and Willy Mason
Thu 11.10.05 Iowa City, IA University of Iowa - Memorial Union w/ Bright Eyes and Willy Mason
Fri 11.11.05 Omaha, NE Orpheum Theatre w/ Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Willy Mason
Sat 11.12.05 Columbia, MO Jesse Auditorium w/ Bright Eyes and Willy Mason
Sun 11.13.05 Bloomington, IN IU Auditorium w/ Bright Eyes and Willy Mason
Mon 11.14.05 Newport, KY Southgate House
Tue 11.15.05 Nashville, TN TBA
Wed 11.16.05 Florence, AL Nolen Cole Gallery
Thu 11.17.05 Hattiesburg, MS Thirsty Hippo
Fri 11.18.05 Dallas, TX Gypsy Ballroom w/ My Morning Jacket
Sun 11.20.05 Austin, TX Hole In the Wall
Tue 11.22.05 Houston, TX Walter's on Washington
Wed 11.23.05 Pensacola, FL Sluggo's
Sat 11.26.05 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds
Sun 11.27.05 Orlando, FL The Social w/ International Noise Conspiracy
Mon 11.28.05 Atlanta, GA The Earl
Tue 11.29.05 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
Wed 11.30.05 Wilmington, NC 3rd Floor
Thu 12.01.05 Philadelphia, PA Khyber
Fri 12.02.05 New York, NY Mercury Lounge w/ Chad Van Gaalen
Sat 12.03.05 New London, CT Brass Rail
Sun 12.04.05 Cambridge, MA TT the Bear's
Mon 12.05.05 Buffalo, NY Mohawk Place
Wed 12.07.05 Kalamazoo, MI Kraftbrau Brewery
Fri 12.09.05 Chicago, IL Beat Kitchen
Sun 12.11.05 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge

08.07.05

TEAM EMU CD EP AVAILABLE NOW AT GHOSTMEAT.COM

Five songs- loud and fast and short and sweet from the Atlanta punk quartet. Recorded in a hurry by Andy LeMaster (Drip, Now It's Overhead, Bright Eyes). Features guests performances by LeMaster and Russ Hallauer (Sunbrain, Lures).

1. Spirit
2. Floating
3. Fine
4. Go Go Go
5. Drop D

04.26.05

ATHFEST 2005 CD AVAILABLE NOW AT GHOSTMEAT.COM

The new AthFest 2005 CD features 20 bands from Athens, GA. This is the eighth annual AthFest CD released by Ghostmeat Records to support the Athens Music & Arts Festival which is June 23-26, 2005 in downtown Athens. This years CD artwork features photography by Andy LeMaster (Drip, Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead). Here is the lineup.

1. The Chasers “Love Is Blind” *
2. Iron Hero “Pilot In My Head” *
3. Nutria “Hindsight’s 20/20” *
4. Count “Angela”
5. Jet By Day “O Salvation” *
6. Casper & The Cookies “Learn How To Disappear” *
7. Flash To Bang Time “Silent Movie”
8. Erik Hinds “Koité” *
9. Ken Will Morton “Movin’ On” *
10. The Packaway Handle Band “Tell It To Me”
11. An Epic At Best “Birds” *
12. Coulier! “Throw The Knives At Someone Else”
13. Jackpot City “Two Hands” *
14. Love Tractor “Til Morning Comes”
15. Bob Hay & The Jolly Beggars “Bard Of No Regard”
16. Garbage Island “The Beginning Of The Big Let Down” *
17. Polemic “Squeeze The Meaning” *
18. Modern Skirts “My Bully”
19. The Barefoot Hookers “Beggar’s Prayer”
20. Workhorses Of The Entertainment & Recreational Industry “What Makes You Treat Me As Mean As You Do?” *

* - Previously unreleased song

04.26.05

ATHFEST 2005 CD RELEASE PARTY - 40 WATT - JUNE 23, 2005

The 2005 Athens Music & Arts Festival will kick off with the AthFest 2005 CD Release Party at the 40 Watt Club in downtown Athens on Thursday, June 23rd. Here is the lineup.

Love Tractor - 11pm
Count - 12mid
Coulier - 1am

01.12.05

SUBMISSIONS FOR ATHFEST 2005 CD

AthFest, in conjunction with Ghostmeat Records, will produce a compilation CD for AthFest 2005. Submissions from Athens bands & solo artists only will be accepted at both Musician's Warehouse locations (Showcase next to Best Buy and Downtown on Clayon St.) for possible inclusion on the CD. Submissions are due by Feb. 28. While not required, previously unreleased or exclusive tracks are encouraged for submission. Questions should be directed to Russ Hallauer (info@ghostmeat.com)

09.29.04

FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS FROM OUT-OF-PRINT GHOSTMEAT RELEASES

We receive a lot of questions about Ghostmeat releases that are out-of-print. In celebration of our 10th anniversary, you can now download free MP3s from several out-of-print releases. Visit http://www.ghostmeat.com/sounds.html for rare recordings from Drive-By Truckers, David Dondero, This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb, Tony Tidwell, Drip, Sunbrain and more.

09.29.04

DAVID DONDERO NEW ALBUM AND TOUR DATES DOWN UNDER

David Dondero is a busy guy. His latest Live At The Hemlock is scheduled for an October 26th release on Future Farmer Records. He will be on tour in Australia for the month of October. Visit http://www.futurefarmer.com for information about the new album. See below for the Australian tour dates.

Dondero's first two albums, The Pity Party and Spider West Myshkin And A City Bus are back in stock at Ghostmeat. Visit http://www.ghostmeat.com/daviddondero.html to get you copy today.

09.29.04

NOW IT'S OVERHEAD ON TOUR WITH REM

> Drip circa 1998.

Now It's Overhead will open for REM during their current US tour. NIO features longtime Ghostmeat contributors Andy LeMaster (Drip) and Clay Leverett (Drip, Lures, Lona). From October 19-27, NIO will open for REM in St. Louis, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Chicago and Cincinnati. Check http://www.saddle-creek.com for specific tour dates.

09.29.04

TEAM EMU IN THE STUDIO WITH ANDY LEMASTER

Atlanta's favorite punk-rock band, Team Emu, recently spent a few days at Chase Park Transduction in Athens, GA. Andy LeMaster (Drip, Now It’s Overhead, Bright Eyes) was turning the knobs. Look for information on how to get your hands on the results at a later date.

Team Emu’s self-titled 7" EP is available On Ghostmeat Records. Check out http://www.ghostmeat.com/teamemu.html.

08.13.04

DAVID DONDERO FALL TOUR INCLUDES DATES IN AUSTRALIA

David Dondero will spend this October touring in Australia. Check the dates below. We have Dondero's Spider West Myshkin And A City Bus Reissue+2 and ...The Pity Party back in stock at Ghostmeat.com!

08/14 Tucson, AZ @ Flash Gallery
08/15 Tempe, AZ @ Stinkweed's Record's
08/18 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
09/01 San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
10/07 Launceston, AUS @ Royal Oak
10/08 Hobart, AUS @ The Venue
10/09 Melbourne, AUS @ Hi Fi
10/13 Ballarat, AUS @ The Karova Lounge
10/14 Geelong, AUS @ National Hotel
10/15 Adelaide, AUS @ Jade Monkey
10/16 Perth, AUS @ Rosemount Hotel
10/20 Canberra, AUS @ Tilley’s All Ages
10/21 Nowra, AUS @ Tea Club All Ages
10/22 Newcastle. AUS @ Gallipoli Legions Club
10/23 Sydney, AUS @ The Metro
10/28 Lismore, AUS @ The Tatts Hotel
10/29 Brisbane, AUS @ The Zoo
10/30 Coolum Beach, AUS @ Sol Bar

06.25.04

WOODENHORSE PLAYS SLUGGOS GRAND OPENING

Woodenhorse will reunite on July 3rd to perform at the grand opening of Sluggos in Pensacola, Florida. The first incarnation of Sluggos was widely regarded as one of the finest clubs in the country. The club has supported Ghostmeat bands for many, many years. The new Sluggos is at 2403 W. Cervantes. All the best to Woodenhorse and Sluggos!!!

06.01.04

SUNBRAIN DEBUT NAMED BY CONOR OBERST AS TOP 10 IN SPIN MAGAZINE

In the June 2004 edition of Spin Magazine, Sunbrain's debut album, Perfection Lies, was named by Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) as one of ten albums that most influenced his sound. The album was listed alongside Pavement's Slanted And Enchanted, Elliot Smith's Either/Or, John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and others. Thanks Conor.

05.14.04

ATHFEST 2004 CD AVAILABLE NOW

Ghostmeat is proud to announce the release of the seventh annual AthFest CD. Buy it online at Ghostmeat.com and join us for this year's Athens Music & Arts Festival June 17-20 in downtown Athens.

03.20.04

ATHFEST 2004 CD LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

Ghostmeat is proud to announce the lineup for the seventh annual AthFest CD. The CD features 20 incredible bands from Athens, GA. It will be used to promote to the annual Athens Music & Arts Festival, which is June 17-20. A free release party for the AthFest 2004 CD is scheduled for May 14th at Tasty World in downtown Athens. Four bands from the CD will be performing at the party.

1. The Wee Turtles - Flame On!: My Life As A Human Torch *
2. Ceiling Fan - Como Te Llamas
3. Elf Power - Walking With The Beggar Boys
4. Bain Mattox - Thorn
5. Audition With Max Reinhardt - Mond & Stern *
6. Ishues - Y'all Don't Hear Me
7. Dubconscious - Once Or Twice Remembered
8. Overflo - Chasing The Noise
9. Heidi Hensley - Sweetness
10. Annaray - Stopped Forward Motion *
11. Monday Night Recorders - In My Home *
12. Murder Beach - Mars Music *
13. Let's Surf - 200 Words *
14. Bugs Eat Books - On To You *
15. The Artie Ball Swing Band - The Way That You Play
16. Kenosha Kid - Thin Air *
17. Stories Below - Trick Heart *
18. Hey, Revolution! - Good For You *
19. Another Broken Vehicle - Nell
20. Five Eight - I'm Still Around

* Previously unreleased

03.20.04

DAVID DONDERO’S FIRST TWO ALBUMS BACK IN STOCK AT GHOSTMEAT.COM

The March 2004 edition of Alternative Press Magazine named former Sunbrain vocalist David Dondero as one of the "100 Bands You Need To Know For 2004." Ghostmeat is proud to announce that we have repressed Dondero's debut album ...The Pity Party, which was produced by Andy LeMaster (Drip, Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead). This is in addition to the reissue of Dondero's second album, Spider West Myshkin And A City Bus, which includes two previously unreleased songs and was released by Ghostmeat last year. Both albums are available direct from Ghostmeat.com. See David Dondero on tour now.

03/20 Rochester Steel Music Hall
03/23 New York, NY Knitting Factory
03/24 Cambridge, MA Middle East (Upstairs)
03/25 Portland, ME The Space Gallery
03/26 New London, CT Station 58
03/27 New Haven, CT TBA
03/29 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar
03/30 Carrboro, NC GO Studios
03/31 Atlanta, GA The Earl
04/01 Athens, GA Caledonia Lounge
04/02 Mt. Pleasant, SC. Village Tavern
04/03 Jacksonville, FL JackRabbits
04/04 Orlando, FL Wills Pub
04/06 Miami, FL I/O
04/07 Ybor City, FL Orpheum
04/08 Gainesville, FL Common Ground
04/09 Tallahasse, FL Big Daddy's
04/10 Pensacola, FL The Handlebar
04/12 New Orleans, LA The Big Top
04/13 Houston, TX. Mary Jane's Fat Cat
04/14 Austin, TX Emos
04/16 Lubbock, TX TBA
04/17 Denton, TX Hailey's
04/18 Norman, OK Opolis
04/20 Lawrence, KS TBA
04/21 St Louis, MO Rocket Bar
04/22 Memphis, TN TBA
04/23 Murfreesboro, TN Red Rose
04/24 Wilmington, NC Soapbox

02.09.04

DAVID DONDERO'S FIRST TWO ALBUMS... BACK IN STOCK ON GHOSTMEAT RECORDS

The March 2004 edition of Alternative Press Magazine named former Sunbrain vocalist David Dondero as one of the "100 Bands You Need To Know For 2004." Ghostmeat is proud to announce that we have repressed Dondero's debut album ...The Pity Party which was produced by Andy LeMaster (Drip, Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead). This is in addition to the reissue of Dondero's second album, Spider West Myshkin And A City Bus, which includes two previously unreleased songs and was released by Ghostmeat last year. Both albums are available direct from Ghostmeat.com.

02.09.04
TEAM EMU PICKED AS "LIVE MUSIC PICK" BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION

PUNK ROCK with the spirit of '77 -- or maybe '80 if you were in Los Angeles -- when hard and catchy weren't mutually exclusive. Team Emu isn't one-dimensional and shows no fear of hooks, but the band maintains a raw edge that's been polished away from much of what passes for punk these days. What's even cooler, the band's latest release on Athens-based Ghostmeat Records is a 7-inch EP on blue vinyl. -AJC http://www.accessatlanta.com/music/content/music/livemusic.html

02.09.04
DEBUT ALBUM BY DAVID DONDERO TO BE REPRESSED

Ghostmeat and David Dondero have finalized plans to repress Dondero's debut album ...The Pity Party. The album was produced by Andy LeMaster (Drip, Now It's Overhead, Bright Eyes) and was originally released in 1999. After many years of being listed as out-of-print, the incredible album will be back in stock and available direct Ghostmeat.com by the end of February- just in time for Dondero upcoming tour. Keep checking Ghostmeat.com for details.

01.12.04
TEAM EMU UPCOMING SHOW AND A RECENT REVIEW

See Team Emu live Friday, Feb. 6 at Mulligan's, Atlanta GA. Contact david.hoffman@agg.com for more info.

I love it when a modern band makes music that takes me back to a scene… in the case of Team Emu, that time is early to mid-80s punk rock. Team Emu gives us an attractive, blue, clear 7-inch EP that has four songs of scrappy, fully energized punk rock and one pretty, little instrumental song.. whirlwind fury with which the vocals are delivered here is unmatched by most of today's “punk” bands; it’s much more akin to what you would have heard in the 80’s from bands like The Dead Kennedys or Operation Ivy. The rawness of the guitars, too, is unique in today’s slew of color-by-numbers pretty-boy punk rockers…. do yourself a favor, and buy a copy of this pretty, little record. -Left of Dial Magazine http://www.leftoffthedial.com/TeamEmu_STEP.htm

Details about the release of these recordings are yet to be determined. Advance copies available. Contact Tom Fisher at Outbound Sound Management for more information.