Jeffrey Martin's Coal Fire premiers at The Bluegrass Situation

Jeffrey Martin’s new record, Dogs in the Daylight, is full of all kinds of wondrous, dark and absorbing tales. One of those is Coal Fire, which he discusses with our friends at The Bluegrass Situation, who are premiering the track today.

“I came across a story a while ago about an entire town in Pennsylvania that was forced to relocate due to an underground coal fire that had been burning for at least 40 years,” Martin tells The Bluegrass Situation. “Nobody knew it was there or how far it had burned, and then the people’s well water started boiling and smoke started hissing up through their backyards. The whole idea of something burning under the surface, beneath everything we know, seemed so haunting to me.”

Check out the full article and listen to the track here

Happy Release Day to Jeffrey Martin !

There is a holiday feel in the air today here at Fluff and Gravy Records. What are we celebrating, you ask? Why, the release of Jeffrey Martin’s latest record, of course!

The album, titled Dogs in the Daylight, is an ambitious 15-track collection that is full of weight and intricacy. While the arrangements at first seem more dense than his previous self-released albums, complete with piano, bass, fiddle, drums, and even trumpet, the songs are still carried by Jeffrey’s voice and the sincerity of this songwriting – the very qualities that separate him from his peers. Jeffrey will be touring Regionally and Nationally through 2014 in support of the record.

Order the record here, or pick it up from your favorite online service or local retailer.

The Harmed Brothers announce End of Summer Tour

The Harmed BrothersSince releasing their acclaimed record, Better Days, in October of 2013, the Harmed Brothers have spent most of their days on the road, and that will continue for the foreseeable future. While much of their time has been spent in the Midwest/East coast, their next string of dates finally brings them to the West Coast again for the entire month of September. The shows will be a combination of stripped down duo performances and full band performances, but that matters little. The Harmed Brothers live shows have always been carried by the songwriting, vocal harmonies, and the undeniable charisma of core members, Ray Vietti and Alex Salcido. Be prepared for an unforgettable roller coaster ride through their catalog of rousing sing-alongs and tender ballads, and yeah, there will probably be whiskey involved too. Get out there and join the party…

 

8.15 Kansas City MO, Davey’s Uptown
8.16 St. Cloud, MN, The Red Carpet
8.17 French Lake, MN, Weber’s Deck (early show, 1pm)
8.17 Annandale, MN, Russell’s Bar
8.18 Bayport, MN, Bayport BBQ
8.19 Madison, WI, The Wisco
8.21 Chicago, IL, Reggie’s
8.22-24 Friendship, IN, Whispering Beard Folk Festival
9.04 Cottage Grove, OR Axe and Fiddle
9.05 Eagle Point, OR, Agate Ridge Vineyard
9.06 Willamina, OR, Wildwood Hotel
9.07 Portland, OR, Secret Society Ballroom
9.08-10 Long Beach, WA, Adrift Inn
9.11 Bellingham, WA, The Green Frog
9.12 Seattle, WA, Conor Byrne
9.13-14 Little Rock, WA Fluff and Gravy Records Music Festival
9.18 Rogue River, OR, Cattlemens Saloon
9.20 Redding, CA, Bombay’s
9.23 Mariposa, CA, The Hideout
9.24 Fresno, CA, House Show
9.25 Pioneertown, CA, Pappy and Harriet’s
9.27 Long Beach, CA, Long Beach Folk Revival Fest Official After Party
10.01 Santa Cruz, CA, The Crepe Place
10.03 San Francisco, CA, Plough and Stars

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Jeffrey Martin Record Release Party | August 30 | Alberta Street Pub

On August 19, Jeffrey Martin will be releasing his Fluff and Gravy debut cd, Dogs in the Daylight. The record is packed with 15 tracks of dark and deliberate Indie Folk songs, carried largely by Jeffrey’s deeply personal lyrics and his unforgettable voice. You can hear the titled track here, courtesy of Glide Magazine.

Please join us on August 30, at the Alberta Street Pub to celebrate with performances by Hip Hatchet, Vikesh Kapoor, and of course, Jeffrey Martin.  Tickets will be $10, Doors at 8pm.

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Jeffrey Martin's 'Dogs in the Daylight' single premier

brick-wall-final-for-webThe first single form Jeffrey Martin’s Dogs in the Daylight happens to be the title track, and it premiered today at Glide Magainze. Check it out here! And while you’re at it, chew on this lovely in-depth interview featured at Eugene Daily News.

Catch his Eugene “pre-lease” show tomorrow night (details here). Stay tuned for an announcement for the big Portland release show!!!