NEWS
6 NEW SONGS AND SUMMER DATES
Hello everyone! Yeah, it's been a while, we know, but we've been busy writing new tunes. We're happy to report that we've got six new tunes written; song titles floating around are "Back Roads", "The Finest Love", "Indiana Plains", "Getaway", "Rest Your Head", and "Bettering". And there are some more in the works. We've been writing as a band which has been an awesome experience. Plus you benefit because you get a front row seat to the thoughts and ideas inside all of our heads on this record. Check the dates page for info on our next gig back at the Dover Brickhouse later this month. Come have a beverage and celebrate the summer with us, eh?
SPRING IS UPON US ONCE AGAIN
OK, so maybe it's a bit too early to count out any future snow... but we've got the warm weather bug, do you? We're happy to announce that new songs are in the works and a new album is officially planned! We've purchased a bunch of new equipment and will be trying out some home recording this time around, so we're definitely excited about it. We'll be sure to share some demos at our myspace page. Additionally, we're working on some spring and summer gigs so keep an eye on the site for new dates. Also, don't hesitate to email us if you're having a BBQ or a party and want TWN to play or know of a cool venue that we should play at. We're always interested in your ideas! See ya out there!
THE BAND PREPARES FOR FALL SEASON
Well it has been a great summer but it is time to get back out there to play some music! We have some great shows coming up in September, including a performance at our alma mater, UNH and one of our favorite local stomping grounds, the Dover Brickhouse. See ya out there! Hope you enjoy this shot from our Veterans Park date back in July...
THE WHATNOT AVOIDS THE NOID
We've been informed that our song Thunderclouds is featured on a "Summer Road Trip" mix at Dominos.com! Check out the look of the player below.
This past weekend we rocked the basement of the Sweetwater Cafe. Thanks to everyone for coming out and getting hot and sticky in the packed basement of the alley club! Hope to see all you Boston folks again soon. Next show is mid-June at one of our favorite hometown rooms, the Dover Brickhouse. See ya there!
TWN OPENS FOR BEN KWELLER
This past week, we had an awesome opportunity to open for Ben Kweller up at Colby College. It was a great show and we were very excited not only to share the stage with Mr. Kweller (who is a super nice guy), but also to find ourselves back up at Colby for the second time this year. Thanks to everyone at Colby and thanks to our good buddy Adam Flaherty for coming to Patrick's rescue as a guitar tech and for taking this picture!
The following night we played out in the quad at Westminster School in Simsbury, CT. What a great time, as it was the first outdoor show of 2007 for us. Thanks to Gloria and all the awesome students at Westminster for your hospitality! This weekend brings two more shows: one at Portsmouth High School and another one on Saturday night in Boston. Hope to see you there!
SPRING DATES
Just as we began to think that winter was finally gone, we get snow on St. Patricks Day! The guys have been taking it easy since some great shows at the Paradise in Boston and the Blue Mermaid in Portsmouth. Thanks to all who came out to hang with us. We have some new dates posted and are happy to announce that we'll be back in Boston in May. At the end of this month we'll be rocking one of our favorite seacoast spots, the Dover Brickhouse. Also, for those of you who have been hoping for an all ages show, we're going to be helping out the National Honors Society at Portsmouth High for a benefit in mid-April. Head over to the shows page for more info. Also, we're happy to announce that we have a new baby doll shirt design in the works, which should be available at shows and via the webstore soon! See ya out there!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
The guys have been laying low during the fall, playing shows here and there around New England. Check them out next at the Brickhouse on Orchard Street in Dover, NH on Friday, November 10th.
THE WHATNOT TO VISIT THE DOVER SOUL
In keeping up with the recent theme of having a very musically rich local community, the guys have been asked to perform at Dover Soul on Wednesday night, September 27th at 8 pm. The series is presented to us through a very cool effort sponsored by a group called NH Edge, who are primarily made up of members from varying local bands from around the seacoast area of NH. NH Edge works to interview bands and record live performances at Dover Soul, and then posts their weekly program for free download via Podcast on iTunes. Stop by their website and tell Tim, Scott, and the rest of the kind folks at NH Edge that The Whatnot sent ya... oh and check out a quick review of the new album on one of their recent broadcasts: nhedge.com.
THE WHATNOT TO PLAY MIGHTY K FESTIVAL
The guys are very excited to have been asked to play in the first annual Mighty K Festival taking place on Sunday, September 24 in Dover, NH. They will be joining a full roster of impressive artists who have made their mark on the Seacoast NH scene. Reserve this day on your calendars now and visit the fest's new website online at mightyk.net.
THE WHATNOT TAKES CHARGE OF THE SPOTLIGHT
Look for the band all over this week's Spotlight Magazine in the Portsmouth Herald. Not only are the guys' smiling faces on the cover, but there is a full feature article and a cd review inside. Also check out the story online.
'ONE MORE FOR POCKET' CD NOW AVAILABLE
The album is out and we will be touring New England in support of it. Check out our MySpace and let us know where we should go!
