Normally we put our next show here.
There isn't one. So... yeah.
Not dead yet
Published 8/2/2010 1:54:00 PM - NewsWe posted some video from the last show up on the video page. Neat huh?
Also posted a review from the LEO of the last show up on the press page.
That's all for now.
Done
Published 7/19/2010 3:18:00 PM - NewsWelp, the last show is now behind us. If you weren't there you missed the most epic/epically ridiculous performance Yardsale ever put on. In addition to all of your Yardsale favorites, the group played quite a few covers, including "Gin & Juice" with some help from Mr. Jon Free- and not that bullshit bluegrass arrangement the honkys usually do. This was straight up gangsta. For a first encore the group did "Shine" by Collective Soul and, oddly, people still wanted more following that abomination, so the group ended with The Band's "Don't Do It" by request. It was a night to remember, but due to the amount of booze consumed, there's probably going to be a few holes in everyone's memories.
BUT, it was recorded. There might be some kind of live thing in the offing, we'll see. For now, go listen to Knock Alley West and raise a glass to Louisville's Second Most Rootin'-est Tootin'-est band.
Robot incentive
Published 7/8/2010 11:09:00 AM - NewsWe've talked to the Vernon club and came up with the following deal for our last show (July 17): come dressed as a robot and you can get in for $6 instead of $8 or $9. Really - break out the tinfoil and do it up!
Last show
Published 6/2/2010 10:49:00 PM - NewsIt's official - our farewell show will be at the Vernon Club (1575 Story Ave) on July 17. Opening will be the Avery Set and the Young Republic. Doors are at 8:00, show starts at 9:00.
More shows
Published 5/31/2010 11:57:00 AM - NewsYou may have noticed we added a show, June 9 at Skull Alley opening for These United States; if you didn't, this is your notice!
We may also have one more show in July following Forecastle; we will update you as soon as we know. At least you can't say we aren't giving you plenty of chances to catch us.
End of the Line... for now
Published 5/13/2010 2:16:00 PM - NewsWell folks, there's no easy way to say this, so we'll just throw it out there - this summer's Yardsale shows will be our last for the foreseeable future. We've got folks in the band who are getting out of school and moving away, folks moving away to go to school, folks who have never been to school just finding out what it is, and the end result is that we just won't all be in the same time zone at the same time for awhile.
Now, in the past Yardsale has soldiered on through numerous lineup changes - no more. We all feel this is the definitive lineup and there's just no way to replace someone and have it work. Or rather, it just wouldn't be Yardsale without this group of people.
There are other projects on the horizon - Kirk has been playing with Adventure and will continue to; Andrew can be found playing classical guitar up at U of L and also performs with local group Anton Mink; and at some point, some of the guys who remain in the area may very well cook up something new. You'll be the first to know.
So, for those of you who supported us through thick, thin, and medium, thank you very very VERY much. The past couple years have been fantastic, from opening for Scott Miller to playing Live Lunch and everything in between. If you haven't picked up Knock Alley West, please do - we're very proud of it and, we promise, it just gets better with each listen. We hope to see you at the shows we've got left (listed at the end.)
For those of you who haven't seen us in awhile or have been putting it off - this is your last chance. We won't disappoint. And if we do, who cares! You'll just have to deal with it. We have NOTHING TO LOSE!
And of course there are you new fans - must seem weird that we put out an album at the beginning of February and are already "breaking up" - but fear not! As stated, there are a few chances left to catch us, and considering this more of a logistical breakup than anything, there is an extremely good chance we'll get back together in the future if our schedules allow.
Also, a big thanks to Ellen Cherry, Elmer White, and Melanie Dillman for augmenting Yardsale and turning us into a twang rock orchestra. Also thanks to people like Justin Eslinger and Kevin Gibson, who helped us out all along the way, Cassie Doumas for taking photos, Neil Hulsewede for being our part-time steel player, the Sandpaper Dolls, Drew Miller, and Deanna Burnell for their work on the album, and of course Jordan Forst for his engineering know-how and songwriting prowess. Lastly, and not least, thank you to Charlie the Painter, famous and tireless Louisville music promoter, who booked our first shows, gave us our funniest stories, and gave us the best description of our music: "a bluesy, jazzy, truck driver sound." Amen Charlie, Amen.
So once again, thank you all, and we'll see you on the other side.
May 29 - Phoenix Hill - 8:00 (with Mic Harrison and Sonia Leigh)
June 5 - Air Devil's Inn - 10:00 (with John Baxter & the Bottomfeeders)
June 9 - Skull Alley - 8:00 (with These United States)
June 19 - Slugger Field - 5:00
July 9 - Forecastle Festival
Reviews and shows
Published 5/3/2010 9:23:00 AM - NewsMore reviews (most of them in Dutch!) continue to roll in. Check out the PRESS page for more proof we're awesome.
Got some shows coming up, including May 29 at Phoenix Hill opening for ex-V-roy Mic Harrison! We'll be playing with John Baxter & the Bottomfeeders at Air Devil's Inn the following weekend, June 5, and on June 19 we'll be returning to Slugger Field, so mark those calendars!
KAW on iTunes
Published 2/2/2010 6:13:00 PM - NewsWanna get Knock Alley West all digital-like? You can! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/knock-alley-west/id350961592
Click that! Do it!
Release show review
Published 2/1/2010 5:57:00 PM - NewsLEO has posted a review of Saturday's show at their blog. Check that out here.
We've also been doing some work on the website here - we've updated the Bios page as well as added a Press page to keep track of all the media attention we're getting. You know, because we like reading about ourselves.
LMN Cover Story
Published 2/1/2010 9:27:00 AM - NewsWelp, we made the cover of Louisville Music News for February. If your curiosity of what hanging out with Yardsale is really like wasn't satiated by the LEO podcast, see if this article does the job. It's available here.
LMN also reviewed Knock Alley West and boy did they ever like it.
If you're not a fan of ours on facebook, you should probably become one. www.facebook.com/yardsaleband is the page. Some fans have posted video from Saturday's release show that are definitely worth checking out.