20 issues · 1999–2001
The band announced their official Houston debut at P.J.’s on April 23, 1999, with a $3 cover charge. A warm-up show was scheduled for April 22 at The Sidecar Pub. The group promoted their CD neon for $7.
Future shows were tentatively planned for Instant Karma (May 13) and The Sidecar Pub (June 18), with promotional packages being reviewed by music festivals including NXNE, The Atlantis Music Conference, and CMJ Music Fest.
The P.J.’s show drew nearly 200 attendees. An upcoming performance at Instant Karma was announced for May 13 with a 45-minute set around 9:30–10pm.
The band reported being robbed of approximately $1,200 in equipment after their April 23 show. Multiple summer shows were being booked at venues like Rudyard’s, Mary Jane’s, and P.J.’s.
The June 18 Sidecar Pub headlining show featured the Meredith Miller Band from Dallas. The newsletter promoted picking up a copy of Houston’s Other newspaper for band coverage. The group encouraged newsletter readers to sign the website guestbook.
Band member Dave wrote this edition during Terry’s vacation. Two Thursday shows were scheduled: July 8 at Mary Jane’s and July 15 at Instant Karma (with “Hip Circle”). Future dates included July 29 at Rudyard’s and July 31 at The Sidecar Pub.
The band had moved to a new practice space and was auditioning drummers after losing their current one to wedding planning.
Myla contributed this lighter edition, noting the band needed a full-time drummer. A show was scheduled for July 29 at Rudyard’s (1020 Waugh, 10pm). The newsletter included band trivia and thanked attendees of the Instant Karma show. The band promoted their MP3.com presence.
An August 26 show at Instant Karma featured The Westbury Squares and Deep Ella. A Labor Day weekend performance was planned for September 4 at Café on the Square in San Marcos. October 2 at Mary Jane’s was announced as an upcoming date.
The newsletter introduced new drummer Steve.
The band announced they would implement an unsubscribe policy for newsletter recipients. Shows were scheduled for September 24 at Instant Karma (with Austin’s Steamroller) and October 8 at Mary Jane’s.
The EP recording was in early stages with a target release date of January 2000. Future shows included November 19 at Instant Karma and December 5 at The Sidecar Pub.
Drummer Trea was formally introduced for his November 19 debut at Instant Karma opening for “Global Village.” The band was beginning work on their first professional CD, planning to record a 4-song EP in December.
Band member Matula wrote an editorial encouraging support for local Houston music.
A Christmas night show at Instant Karma featured the annual Groove Jones jam with a planned 60-minute set including Christmas interpretations. January shows were scheduled for January 8 at Mary Jane’s (with 77 South) and January 28 at Instant Karma (with Goudie and Ashbury Keys).
A website update was announced for January 1, 2000.
The January 29 show at Instant Karma featured Ashbury Keys and Goudie from Austin. The group had completed recording their 4-song cassette boldly going nowhere, with release targeted for late February/early March.
The cassette would cost $3 or $5 for two copies. Songs included “Dispelling Rumours,” “Pieces,” “Secret Crushes,” and “All I Know (is you).”
The February 25 show at Fitzgerald’s (downstairs) featured Libra’s Rib and Martyr Hamartia beginning around 9:30pm. A March 3 show was scheduled in Lufkin at Sports Shack.
The March 24 show at Instant Karma was designated as the official EP release party. The newsletter detailed the four EP tracks available for pre-order at $5.
This newsletter announced the March 24th EP release show at Instant Karma for boldly going nowhere, featuring Secret Sunday and Motorway. The band promoted upcoming road dates including North by Northgate in College Station (March 25th), Dallas (March 31st), and an April 1st hangout in Deep Ellum for Eden Automatic’s CD release.
Following illness and prior commitments, the band returned to announce a May 4th show at Instant Karma with Sense Field, a band recently signed to Warner Bros. Additional performances included May 5th in College Station, May 20th in Dallas at Fat Ted’s, May 26th at Instant Karma, and June 6th at Mary Jane’s.
This interim newsletter announced a special May 26th show at Instant Karma with Steamroller, noting it was a farewell to band friend Chris Jones relocating to New York. Chris performed as drummer that evening.
The letter stated the band would pause before finding a replacement, but emphasized they weren’t breaking up. Future plans included focusing on their full-length CD. An embedded song-title quiz offered free bumper stickers to correct respondents.
Welcoming new subscribers, this newsletter encouraged listeners to vote for the band in Houston Press music awards, specifically highlighting vocalist Myla for best female vocalist consideration.
The band announced July 7th at The Sidecar Pub with Feel, and featured new drummer Boris plus unreleased material.
This edition promoted a September 15th Instant Karma show with VAST (Elektra recording artists), mentioning the band’s Beach soundtrack placement. Non-Houston shows included September 23rd in Austin at Nasty’s and September 29th in College Station at Sweet Eugene’s.
Updates mentioned bassist Dave’s recent honeymoon following marriage to Monique, and featured a new song preview titled “Fearless.”
Announcing November 10th at Sweet Eugene’s in College Station (9pm–midnight acoustic set) and November 18th in Beaumont at The Art Studio with Sinister Sirens.
This newsletter teased upcoming website additions including a members-only section (password: neon) with rare song versions. The December 16th Houston show at The Mausoleum was noted as potentially the last before a recording and personal hiatus focused on the singer’s pregnancy.
A collection of miscellaneous updates: Myla and Matula appeared live on Sound Awake with host Jeff Thames on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston, marking the band’s first visit to the radio studio.
Show announcements included October 15th at Instant Karma (with Phuz and I Am I), November 10th at The Sidecar Pub (opening for Minneapolis band The Hang Ups), November 17th at The Sidecar Pub (with Eden Automatic, Tommy Kickstand, and 24 Count), and January 13, 2001 at The Mausoleum with Galaxy Girl—featuring a 7-month pregnant singer taking the stage.
This newsletter promoted December shows: December 1st at Fitzgerald’s (downstairs), December 14th at The Engine Room for a Battle of the Bands competition, and December 16th at The Mausoleum with Uneven Souls and Blue Corner.
Updates mentioned band members relocating and serious discussions about producing a forthcoming CD. The letter requested financial support for recording.
The band announced its dissolution in this final newsletter, stating “waiting for her… no longer exists” and their website would close within a month. The MP3.com site would remain available indefinitely.
The extensive thank-you section acknowledged spouses, friends, substitute drummers (Chris, Matt, Steve, Trea), affiliated bands, radio host Jeff Thames, club owners, publications, and dedicated supporters for their contributions throughout the band’s history.