We’ve been in Los Angeles for the past few days playing shows and hanging out with some old friends.  See below…

CORY AT A BEACH IN SANTA BARBARA:

THE BAND JUMPING (minus Joey and Derek who were sleeping in the van):

AUSTIN BEING AWESOME:

THE BAND OUTSIDE BOOTLEG THEATER IN LOS ANGELES:

PLAYING AT BOOTLEG THEATER (photos by Ryan Johnson):

SUSTAINABLE ARTS SHOW AT SILVER ECHO:

JACE FORD. HE IS A SAINT:

WE GOT TO MAKE FANCY ART PAINTINGS:

AUSTIN BROKE SOME STRINGS:

Now off to San Diego!

We played Bash Riprocks in Lubbock a few nights ago.  ONE WOLF was amazing as usual (we’ll be playing with them again in Wilmington).  BOATS from Sacramento was fun (just don’t call the bass player short).  I would link to the other band that played, Cunningham, but I can’t find a link…

Last night was Las Cruces New Mexico.  We played at Equinox. The chick who runs the place, Jasmine, is doing wonderful things for that place and for Las Cruces in general. We met Mr Happy Dog and he knows how to party. In other news, Derek couldn’t poop:

Adrian Hulet…I hope you see this:

We just finished the final mix for “Open Your Mouth” and are taking it to get mastered today.  It was great working with JOHN CONGLETON again (I’m not sure if that Wikipedia page is totally accurate…).   The man is a pro.  We are stoked at how it sounds and can’t wait for everyone to hear it!

We recorded the tracks at The Porch in Romney, TX a few weekends ago.  It was 150 degrees out there and worth every drop of sweat.   The main room we recorded in gave us the exact sound we were looking for…live, loud, and rackety.   Here are a few pictures.  You can see more on our FLICKR.  We’ll be releasing a few additional tracks that won’t be on the record in the coming weeks.  We’ll keep ya posted.

Mid-west tour was a total success.  We met tons of amazing people and took way too many photos.  We update our FLICKR account pretty frequently with all of the funsaver pictures.   Here are a few goodies:

We started a FLICKR account for our Funsavers Project.  We’re taking a disposable camera to each of our summer shows and are having a show-goer take all the pics (or most of them).  Take a looksee!  And feel free to volunteer your photo-takin’-skills at one of our future shows!

XOXO,
MOUNT RIGHTEOUS

Dear Easter Bunny,

Along with various assortments of chocolaty and non-chocolaty candy confections…we would like for you to bring us lots of Normanians to our show in Norman on Saturday night at UNIVERSE CITY.  

Heart,
Mount Righteous

P.S.  Summer is rapidly approaching, which means we’re getting closer to recording our second album!  Mmmmmmm melodic goodness.  Who has twenty-two thumbs and is excited??!  These guys…

After a short 9-hour over-night van ride, we’re back from Borderfest!  I think it’s safe to say that this was one of the most unique experiences we have had to date.  Where else can you find 60 mph winds, people dressed up as your favorite food treats, Charo, and 2 different carnival rides named the same thing (The Fireball!)?  It was too much fun and I’m slightly depressed to be back.  Here are a few pics from the festivities. 

We’re heading to Hidalgo for Borderfest on Friday!  We’ll be playing sets all over the festival grounds and playing in the parades.  It’s Jamaica themed…and home to the “World’s Largest Killer Bee”…and New Kids on the Block are going to be there.  

It’s been a while since we’ve had an out-of-town show.  I miss the smell of a rented 15 passenger van.  The weather is going to be amazing too.  So get all yer friends together and come party with us!