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Happy Holidays and thank you from Ada Jane. 2012 update.‏

adajane — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:58:33 +0000

Just wanted to send out a quick thank you for your support in 2011 and give you an update on what’s to come in 2012 for Ada Jane and some solo projects I’m delving into.

2011 was/is busy times. Ada Jane played all over the US this year. As far east as Machias, ME and as far west as San Diego, CA. Somewhere in between those two places in Minnesota Ada Jane played what might be our last show, at least for some time, in November. You can check out some of the footage from our last 400 Bar show in Nov. on our website http://www.adajane.com/blog.

Before Charlie Wilson packed up and moved to Fond du Lac, WI in Nov., we began working on recording a bunch of new songs. The recording is going very well, and I’m confident that this batch of songs will make it out into the world in some form in 2012. Actually, probably an LP and an EP. We’ll obviously let you know about those releases when the time comes.

Also, I’m working on a photography/music collaboration w/ Leslie Ostrander that should see the light of day in 2012. A new venture for both of us. It will likely come in the form of a CD of 5-6 new songs complimenting a slew of Leslie’s photographs in booklet form.

Video from 10/28/11 show @ the 400 Bar.

adajane — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:03:06 +0000

For anybody who missed the show or wants to actually remember the show after a few too many @ the 400 Bar on 10/28, we’ve got nearly the entire show on Youtube thanks to Leslie O. Here’s a sample or two…

Come say farewell to Charlie Wilson. Ada Jane @ the 400 Bar, 10/28.‏

adajane — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:24:06 +0000

I’m well aware this is quite the advance warning, but I want everybody to have time to call the babysitter, save beer money, and mark the calendar. Charlie Wilson is moving on to the town of Fond du Lac, WI, home of the Guinness World Record for largest fondue set. You can Wiki that shit!! To say farewell, Ada Jane is gonna throw down @ the 400 Bar on Friday, Oct. 28th w/ two more bands that feature heaping helpings of C Wilson on drums. The Urban Hillbilly Quartet and The Po’ Boys.

I’m not really sure what this means for Ada Jane, but there is no Ada Jane without Charlie Wilson. We’re in the middle of recording some songs that might turn into an album or…something. Maybe not. We have shows planned in Duluth, MN and Maine in November and then….well, anyway, come to the show and celebrate all that is Charlie Wilson. I’ll have more details about set/show times in the coming weeks.

Again…Again and Never Been Better back in stock.

adajane — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:30:07 +0000

Just a quick note that we have both Ada Jane CD’s(Again…Again and Never Been Better) available for purchase in the merch section again. Both of those titles are also available at all Cheapo locations in the Twin Cities area.

Ada Jane has shows coming up in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Duluth, MN. There is also a Matt Marka solo show booked in Maine(!) for November. Road trip!!

Ada Jane @ 7th St. Entry on June 29th for John Taillon benefit show.‏

adajane — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:29:02 +0000

Hey, our friend John Taillon was recently in the hospital for several days. I doubt that I have to tell you how ridiculously expensive can be. This show is a benefit show to help him w/ his medical expenses. Please come out and support this show. 7pm door. 7:30 show. $7 at the door. 18+ show.

set times:
Cliffton Wales (7:30)
Ada Jane (8:15)
Standard Thompson (9:00)
The Phoenix Philosophy (9:45)
Kids of Comet (10:30)
Mister Fister (11:15)

I have presale tix for the benefit show on Wednesday, June 29th at The 7th St. Entry if anyone is interested. Advance tix recommended unless you plan on being there early. $7 each. e-mail me at mattmarka@hotmail.com

Hope you’re all enjoying the Twins not stinking as of late.

Thanks,

Matt Marka

Youtube clip and review of 5/6/11 400 Bar show.

adajane — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:17:29 +0000

Thanks to Lara Crombie of We Heart Music for the kind words about the show at the 400 Bar on May 6th. Check out the review at http://weheartmusic.typepad.com/ (2nd review on page) Also, thanks to JP for posting the youtube clip of “I Just Want You Near”. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INpcIbwHBGQ

Thanks MPLS & Kato. Also, Again…Again and Never Been Better CD’s are out of stock.

adajane — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:10:42 +0000

Just wanted to thank all of our friends, family, fans for coming out to see us at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis and What’s Up in Mankato. It was a fantastic end to the best Ada Jane tour that we’ve done. Come on over for a beer and I’ll tell you all about the tour.

Also, we are temporarily out of stock of both Ada Jane records(Again…Again and Never Been Better). We’re in the process of trying to get a few back from local record stores, but until we do you can find both titles at Cheapo in MPLS and I would assume on ebay for reeeeeeeeally cheap. Don’t forget about downloading the music from itunes or Amazon as well. Thanks for listening/supporting!

4/27: Fresno St. University

adajane — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:59:28 +0000

A noon show at the U of Fresno. There’s something not wholly right about playing rock music at noon. Rock music wakes up much much later, but play we do. Show goes well, and we have to tell more than a few people that we sold out of Ada Jane CD’s yesterday. Feels kinda good.

Now about that 35 hour drive we have back to Minneapolis. Ghaah!!

4/26: Kern River Brewing Co./Kernville, CA

adajane — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:23:26 +0000

Kern River is beautiful and it smells like citrus trees on the winding road that we take to get there.

It’s true about small town shows. They just go better. The people appreciate. We got treated amazingly well tonight at Kern River Brewing Co. by Eric, Rebecca, and the rest of the staff. Also they make AMAZING beer! The “Just Outstanding IPA” is a fitting name for that beer. Holy deliciousness!

The tour is winding down, and leaving California is going to be more than a bit depressing. Please tell me it’s not still snowing in Minnesota.

4/24: Kimo’s/San Francisco

adajane — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:49:44 +0000

Easter Sunday in San Francisco. The day starts foggy and then turns lovely in a hurry. Charlie shows us around his home city, and I start to think he’s completely insane for ever leaving….even to vacation. San Francisco is ideal living. I get what the fuss is about.

Charlie’s people show up to Kimo’s and it’s good times all around. We play great. We’re in mid-tour form at this point. It’s starting to feel like this is what we do. It may very well be a cruel return home.