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Hey all-

So we have a new and unimproved Facebook page. Get your sorry asses on over there and "Like" it! We know that deep down you really do dig us. Don't fight that felling!

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TER

TWO WORLD'S COLLIDE

YOU'RE NOT GONNA WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

Falling Into Place this Fall

Why this image? Why the fuck not?

Hey all-

It's been quite awhile since the last update. We came down with a terrible case of Lazy and tested positive with severe Procrastination, but on the bright side we are on the mend. We have some shows to talk about:

Saturday October, 16
7th Street Entry
9PM | $6 | 18+

with The Bombay Sweets


Also,

Friday November, 5th
Triple Rock Social Club
8PM | $8 | 18+

with Two Cow Garage
and Holyoke


and

Sunday November, 28th
The Frequency - Madison, WI
8PM | $?

with... not sure yet.


In other news, we have been in the studio beating out some new jams. All of the demo persuasion as of now, but will hopefully blossom into some hot licks to infest your eardrums! More to come on all that. Stay tuned...

Hope you all have had a decent summer. See you soon.

TER

We're On the Suburban Home Mix Tape Volume 5

Hey everybody-

Long time, no post. Anyway, we've got some exciting news out of Colorado. The fine folks at Suburban Home Records were gracious enough to include a track of ours, Half Alseep, on their new Mix Tape Volume 5 Someone's Gonna Die. Go HERE to download the whole mix for FREE!

LAST SHOW OF THE SUMMER

Hey all,

We threw it down yesterday down at Memory Lanes and it was damn good time! Thanks to Memory Lanes and all of you that showed. That was actually our last local show for the summer, but if you want to catch one last time until the Fall come on down to the Think Green Fair held in Rochester, MN. I'll post the details when I get 'em but that fair is on June 26th. Make the trip!

In other news, we are prepping new tracks for our third record tentatively titled, "Nothin' To Hear, Here". Keep your eyes and ears peeled...

Hope you're all well. Have a blast of a Summer!

TER

SWEET SHOUT-OUT

PRAIRIE SONS RECORD RELEASE SHOW

PRAIRIE SONS ALBUM COVER

Been awhile since the last update, but better late than never.

Tonight our good ol' buddies in Prairie Sons are releasing thier first album titled, "Barely Surviving", and are doin' so in style down at the Hex. The show, like always, is free. Here's the line up of bands.

All Rattle and Dust (Waterloo, IA)

The Evening Rig (1980's, MN)

Prairie Sons (Little House On The, MN)

Come on down and support these dudes and buy a record... oh, and if you have money to spare you can always purchase us a drink!

More to come on our Summer 2010 plans!

TER

TARGET FIELD

I'd like to say, HELL YES! Outdoor baseball in Minnesota about to get under way and I couldn't be more psyched about it. I've been through the park and can't say enough about how no stone was left unturned. I have yet to try the array of concessions but give me time, give me time. Today the Twins take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the first of two exhibition games... I sure hope we christen the new park with a ass whoopin'! Eat it Pujols!

TRYIN' TO DO STUFF TOUR RECAP

ELVIS RADIO SIRIUS XM - LIVE FROM GRACELAND

So, tour has been pretty sweet. Got to see a bunch of friends as well as make a bunch of new ones. Texas was a whirlwind! Played, rocked and partied hard. I'd like to give a few shout outs! KC and Vicki and everyone at the Liberty, we salute you! Yase, you are the fucking best and a great ambassador to your city! Lori, great to see and you'll probably beat us home! Also, a shout out to Eric's aunt, Ev for letting us hole up!

THE WHITE WATER TAVERN
- LITTLE ROCK, AR -

Monday, March 22: The White Water Tavern

This might just be heaven on earth! What an incredible joint. The staff, clientele and all those that put up with watching us thanks so much! We had nothing short of a blast at this fine establishment and hope to go back! Thanks Jason White for helping us set this one up!

RENDEZVOUS
- Smells Like Freedom! Memphis, TN -

Tuesday, March 23: Nocturnal

We started our arrival with a couple racks of ribs from the world famous Charles Vergo's Rendezvous. I cannot tell you enough that this is a must stop if you ever venture into this great city! Sadly, two days after we dined here the proprietor Charles Vergo's passed away. Rest in Peace my man and thanks for creating one of the best rib joints known to man!

After we passed out for awhile from our Rendezvous food coma we made our way to the show at Nocturnal. We met back up with fellow Minnepolitan's, Jake Dilley and The Color Pharmacy and locals The Stand Ins. What a great time we had and appreciate all that came out. The show attendance wasn't much but then again we were up against Megadeth across the street.

GRACELAND

- THE KING RESTS -

Wednesday, March 24: Day Off In Memphis, TN

What a jam packed, great fucking day! Woke up at a reasonalble time and made our way down the the Gibson Custom factory where we had a scheduled tour for noon. Seeing first hand the care and craft they put into these guitars makes you appreciate the sticker shock on these gems. They don't allow photography, so no snap shots were taken to show you the genius that goes into making these bad boys.

After being blown away by the Gibson factory we met up with the one-and-only Peter Budd. If you don't know this dude, do yourself a favor and track him down while your in Memphis. You'll be a better person for knowing him. He took us over the Gus's Fried Chicken for lunch. Much like Rendezvous, our appetites and tastes buds were TKO'd. Crack Chicken! So fucking tasty.

From here he made our way south to the legendary Graceland, home of the King. Thanks to Kate Mariani for getting us in touch with Tony Yoken and Big Jim Sykes at Elvis Radio Live from Graceland Sirius XM. Not only did we get to do a small interview for them but they also hooked us up with the grand package tour of Graceland... no, we weren't able to go upstairs, but everything else was at our fingertips. Thanks a million!!!

THE RIG ON THE STEPS GRACELAND

After a 3.5 hour tour of Graceland we decided to make our way back downtown for some libations on Beale Street. Here we met up The Color Pharmacy dudes and Peter Budd's amazing wife Susanne. We pounded some Big Ass Beale Beers and made our way down to one of the most bad ass bars this town has to offer, Earnestine & Hazels. This used to be an old brothel back in the day and I believe they have done anything to the interior since the fucker was built. What a Joint.

As the night made it's way to morning we walked our way back to the hotel, but not without one final stop at the Lorraine Motel to pay our respects to one of the greatest humans to have walked our earth, Martin Luther King Jr.

THE LORRAINE MOTEL

Again, Thank you so much Peter & Susanne Budd, Big Jim Sykes, Tony Yoken, Kate Mariani, The Standins, Rendezvous, Gus's, Earnestine & Hazel's and Nocturnal for making Memphis so fucking epic!

Thursday, March 25: St. Louis, MO

The Way Out Club is quite an impressive bar. Tons of shit to look at, tons of old school arcade games, but lacking customers. Tonight we played to our friends and tour mates Jake Dilley and The Color Pharmacy, two of their friends and bar owners. Maybe next time St. Louis, maybe next time...

Friday, March 26: Waterloo, IA

Spicoli's was cool joint as well and the staff were amazing! My dart game on the other hand failed me this night much like the crowd. All Rattle and Dust, you guys were awesome! Excited for our show in MPLS at the Hex!

Satuday, March, 27: Chicago, IL

Man, we were somewhat down on our luck after the past few nights and in desperate need of a pick me up. Well, Chicago, you fucking delivered! Thanks so much to all of you that came out to support us and those whom we were fortunate to convert! BIG thanks to The Textbook Committee for setting this up and putting on another lights-out performance! Also, a high-five to everyone at Reggie's!

We would also like to extend our gratitude to our friends Pat & Beth Kennedy for letting us crash out at their place and congratulations on your new buddle of joy! You saved us!

Well, that about wraps it up! Excuse me if I left anyone out and again thank you to everyone that made our two week jaunt so memorable and incredibly intoxicating! We owe you all a drink. Keep checking back. We have some local dates throughout this Spring and will be making a trek through the midwest to Colorado and back, so come on out dammit!

BEST-

TER

TODAY IS THE DAY

The Liberty
Sign by the talented Mr. Zack Kinsey

That is if you're wanting to see play live here in Austin, TX. We have two shows on tap and they are as follows.

4:30 PM — The Liberty — 1618 1/2 E 6th St
6:45 PM — District 301 — 301 West 6th Street at Lavaca

Come on out, we're expecting you!

AUSTIN, TX!

Damn it, we made it! We will be taking this town by storm through Sunday. We hope we all make it out of here relativily unscathed. Gonna go eat some ass ripping Mexican at Polvo's now.

TER

DENTON, TX

DENTON, TEXAS

So, we've spent quite a few hours on the road learning how to not enjoy one another, but I feel we have succeeded because we can now tolerate each other 7.34% of the time... not too bad. We ended up stopping by Jerry Erickson's ranch today to check out William, Flora's horse, and he seems to be enjoying himself 7.34% of the time, but I have faith he'll pull through.

We shove off to Austin tomorrow, to impress no one, but will be victorious in having much more fun than any NYC band trying to be the next big dud. Or any band from MPLS trying to sound like a NYC band, trying to be the next big dud... good luck assholes.

So, here's to us having a good time. We party like we mean it!

TER

Sioux Falls Was Alseep At The Wheel

Nutty's North - Sioux Falls, SD

We would like to extend our gratitude to the 3 dudes that came to our show last night in Sioux Falls. We appreciate the enthusiasm and the Dead Nazi shots!

Tomorrow morning we make our way to Texas. Party and shows. Shit's gonna get awesome.

TRYIN' TO DO STUFF TOUR

Here are the dates to our "Tryin' To Do Stuff" Tour. Sporadically playin' shows between the dates of March 13th through March 27th. If you see a hole you think you can fill please let us know and we'll come play.

Saturday, March 13 - Sioux Falls, SD at Nutty's North

Friday, March 19 - Austin, TX at The Liberty at 4:30 PM
Friday, March 19 - Austin, TX at District 301 at 6:45 PM

Monday, March 22 - Little Rock, AR at The White Water Tavern

Tuesday, March 23 - Memphis, TN at Nocturnal

Thursday, March 25 - St. Louis, MO at The Way OUt Club

Friday, March 26 - Waterloo, IA at Spicoli's

Saturday, March 27 - Chicago, IL at Reggie's The Joint

Come on out!

Palmer's Bar

So last night we had the privilege of playing at Palmer's and want to thank Chooglin' for inviting us to share the floor with them. I also want to thank the entire staff for their generous hospitality and great history lessons of the joint. Chris, I want to know more!

I have been in the bars now for a good decade and I hang my head in shame by saying last night was the very first time I had ever set foot in Palmer's. Yes, I am a moron for taking this long to witness the incredible environment of this joint. No longer dammit! I vow to make this watering hole one of my regulars. Way too good of a place to pass up!

Bob Tema has some great shots of the entire show up on Flickr. Check them out HERE.

Last night also marked a changing of the guards of sorts. Jake will be hanging up his bass for awhile. He has decided to step a side while we hit the road. He and his wife have recently purchased a new home and the timing of that in conjuction with our forthcoming tour have posed some complications. So, in the interim we have held Mr. Eric Reyers at gun point and forced him to learn our songs. I will attest that this dude sure knows how to slap a mean bee-ace, but the jury is still out on how well he can throw down when it comes to pounding the suds. We'll have a plenty of time to figure that out though while beating the pavement to and from Texas.

So, with that said, we like to welcome Eric aboard to Camp Evening Rig, but more importantly would like to thank Jake for all of his contributions up to this point and that we'll miss you out there on the road you ol' koot!

Oh, and PS: Happy Valentine's Day.

LIQUOR RUN

GRANDPA MILLER

( THE ONE CLOSEST TO THE TAP... OF COURSE )

Hey folks-

Well, I successfully made through 31 days sans booze. Yeah for me! That all comes to a screeching hault this evening dammit! Not quite sure where I'll end up but where ever it may be, watch out because my liver is strong and my tolerance is low!

Anyhow, we are in the midst of getting things ready for the road. Very excited to get out of town and get into the south. All the rock, beer, BBQ and the wide open roads with temperatures in the 70's... shit yeah!

When we get back we are planning on drumming up 6 or so songs for an EP to be released a some point this summer. We plan on this being more of a stripped down, back porch, swinging party type of EP. More to come.

We suggest you give these fellas a good listen: ALL RATTLE AND DUST

THAT'S A WRAP

WELL, JANUARY 2010 HAS A FEW GOOD HOURS LEFT AND THIS MONTH HAS PROVED TO BE ONE OF OUR BUSIEST MONTHS. I BELIEVE WE HAVE PLAYED IN SOME FORM OR ANOTHER EVERY WEEKEND THROUGH THIS 'COLD AS A WITCHES TIT' OF A MONTH. NOT BAD, NOT BAD.

LAST NIGHT WE PLAYED AT THE TRIPLE ROCK WITH COLDER IN MOSCOW AND THE LOVE CARS AND IT WAS QUITE A HOOT. WE PLAYED, WHAT I FEEL, WAS ONE OF OUR BETTER SHOWS. SO IF YOU WERE THERE, THANKS FOR PUTTING UP WITH US! I'D ALSO LIKE TO THANK GABRIEL FROM THE LOCAL BAND 4 ON THE FLOOR FOR HELPING US TAKE'R DOWN ON GODDAMN... SOME MAD COWBELL SKILLS! THANKS BROTHER. IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD THESE GUYS YET, CHECK THEM OUT HERE. WE'RE IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING SOMETHING UP WITH THESE FELLAS IN APRIL, SO KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS PEELED!

ANYWAY, THAT'S ABOUT IT. READY TO TAKE ON FEBRUARY FOR A GOOD 28 DAYS. THE THAW IS COMING SOON...

NEXT UP: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT PALMER'S BAR WITH CHOOGLIN' AND CITY ON THE MAKE.

STAY WARM GOOD PEOPLE!

TER

This Saturday - 01.30.10 - Triple Rock Social Club

LOVE-CARS
THE EVENING RIG
COLDER IN MOSCOW 

$8.00 ADVANCE TICKETS / $10.00 AT THE DOOR
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE- AT TRIPLE ROCK AND RED'S SAVOY IN UPTOWN
SPONSORED BY PABST BLUE RIBBON 
$3.OO PBR TALL BOYS ALL NIGHT LONG! 

 Sponsored by 89.3 The Current

CRAZY HEART PREMIERE, MPLS.

CRAZY HEART
PHOTO BY: FB

WE HAVE BEEN BLOGGED!

We are in the process of going another step into the abyss of the world-wide web. Currently, we are in the process of trying to figure all this crap out.... making things look respectable and such.

In the near future, this dandy lil will be where we update you on things Evening Rig and useless information you can apply to your much more fulfilling lives.

Stay tuned.

SIDE NOTE: One week and counting and I, Jason, will be able to again partake in delicious adult beverages.Budweiser, watch the fuck out!