Bright Men of Learning

That’s not necessarily true, but it’s a great title for Ben Murphy’s new cassette-only label. The Houston Press, who (lucky for us) seem to adore all things BDM-related have the scoop on our guitarist’s new side pr

We had an abortive start several months ago, but this weekend we’re finally starting our third record (counting our earlier CD, when we were called Chasmatic). We’re recording with my wife’s brother Jonas Wilson, who is an enormously gifted musician, producer, and engineer...

We’ve got a small feature in this week’s Houston Press promoting our show at Rudyard’s this Friday night. It should hit the stands Wednesday, but you can read it right now online. We’re pretty excited to be playing with our pals in Fired for Walking...

About a month ago we played at the Mink for the first time, and now we’re starting to make it a habit. First, I played a short set of Rod Stewart covers. Now, this Sunday, we’ll be throwing down with O Pioneers! and a couple of great bands who are visiting from Ohio. The best part...

So yeah, Twotenanny: Hootenanny Part Deux is going down next weekend. I’ll be playing some Rod Stewart songs (with Ryan Hull from BBTG helping me out), and there are a lot of other swell bands participating as well. This video gives but a hint of the awesomeness to come...

The now-former Houston Press music editor John Nova Lomax asked me this question via Facebook the other day...

When Ramon Medina left NonAlignment Pact, the fantastic hydra-like music blog he helped found, I didn't have to worry that he'd stop writing about music. He was pretty clear that he would now focus his output on Houston's own FreePress, where he appears in both the print and online editions...

We played a show last night, and I'd say things went awfully swell. Normally, I'd have posted here and on Myspace & Facebook before the show to give you a bit of warning. But I got married last Saturday, so you'll forgive me if I let things slip a bit...

This week, recently returned Houston Press music editor John Nova Lomax featured BMOL on his all-local mix. Here's the tracklisting: 1. "Persistent Intermission," Spain Colored Orange 2. "My Best Routines," Arthur Yoria 3. "Ohio," Jug O'Lightnin' 4...

This Sunday we're proud and pretty damned excited to be playing the Rudz Bike Bonanza. What exactly is it? Well, it's a benefit show for a local non-profit bike shop and some recently injured riders trying to pay for their medical bills...

This Saturday afternoon, the Bright Men of Learning are playing outdoors at the Shady Tavern in the Heights. If, like us, you're kinda old and can't hang with the late night shows so much anymore, you should definitely come out...