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chopperfest benefit, this saturday at the sunset!

We hope to see you all this Saturday, August 2 at the Sunset Tavern for CHOPPERFEST: A Benefit to Benefit John & Donna Fisher, featuring:

Duff McKagan’s Loaded
Guns & Rossetti
Girl Trouble
Red Jacket Mine
The I Love Myselfs

This disparate-but-righteous cast will join together for one night only to raise money for our dear friends John & Donna Fisher, who have recently suffered an unthinkable (and wholly disproportionate, as any major dude will tell you they’re some of the finest folks around) amount of misfortune.

On June 20, John & Donna’s infant daughter Sarah passed away due to complications. This devastating blow was followed almost immediately by a loss of employment and forced relocation. We don’t know why things like this happen, but we’re throwing an epic rock show to try and raise some money to make their lives a little easier.

The cover is $8, but you’re welcome (and encouraged) to give more if you’re able. We’re told that limited-edition t-shirts will also be available, with all proceeds going to the Fishers.

RJM will take the stage second, around 9:30pm, but plan on coming early and staying late…it’s going to be an incredible night, and I can’t imagine a more worthy cause.

More RJM news very soon, but for now, it’s all about the Fishers. Hope to see you all Saturday night.

xo

RJM

July 29th, 2008

this friday, july 11 with retribution gospel choir

Take note, friends:

Your pals in Red Jacket Mine are very happy to be playing at Fremont’s High Dive this Friday, July 11, opening for Duluth, Minnesota’s mighty Retribution Gospel Choir, featuring Alan Sparhawk (vocals, guitar) and Steve Garrington (bass) of the legendary LOW.

Those familiar with Low’s magnificent output over the last 15 years can imagine how excited we are to be sharing this evening. Red Jacket Mine will open the show at 10pm sharp, followed by recent Seattle transplant David Karsten Daniels. Tickets are $10 and available from Brown Paper Tickets.

We sincerely hope to see you all there. Those without weekend plans would do well to catch Low (and many, many others, including Fleet Foxes, Beachwood Sparks, Flight of the Conchords, etc.) at Sub Pop’s SP20 Festival the following Saturday and Sunday (7/12-13) at Marymoor Park. What better way to kick off an incredible weekend of music?

Many other wonders to come, including a very special benefit show in August. Stay tuned for details! In the meantime, check out this video of RJM performing Television’s “Venus” at the Tractor Tavern on June 26.

It’s in the drugs,

RJM

July 6th, 2008