Mule Train Records

Second Annual MuleFest Music Festival in August

Lindsay — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:02:49 +0000

This year, the 2nd Annual MuleFest will take place Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23 (this is the weekend before the first UGA football game).

Shows will be performed both outdoors and indoors in The Green Room (in the back of the Good Dirt building on Thomas Street).

The Web site, http://mulefest.net, will be up next week with more information.

Mule Train Records is currently seeking musicians and comedians to take part in our festival. Please contact Ryan Kelly at rkelly@muletrainrecords.com, if interested.

Redeem Your Music Download Card

Lindsay — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:40:08 +0000

Did you purchase a music download card recently?

Download it by entering your 12-digit code on the DigStation Web site.

Download the new Corduroy Road LP Love Is a War. | Download the Sandwich’s EP.

The Sandwich Play “G Thing” at Tasty World and Georgia Theatre

Lindsay — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:55:59 +0000

The Incredible Sandwich performs live from Tasty World and the Georgia Theatre. Audio in camera from the Georgia Theatre.

Mule Train Records Highlights from AthFest 2009

Lindsay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:17:11 +0000

A compilation of artist performances over the 2009 AthFest weekend, including The Corduroy Road, Nathan Sheppard, The Incredible Sandwich and the Mule Train All-Stars.

The Corduroy Road AthFest 2009

Lindsay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:13:32 +0000

TCR play their interpretation of the bluegrass classic "Mule Skinner Blues" on the Outdoor Main Stage.

Nathan Sheppard Performs in The Green Room for AthFest 2009

Lindsay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:19:57 +0000

Nathan played his original song “Amelia” on June 30, 2009 in The Green Room.

The Mule Train All-Stars Perform in The Green Room for AthFest 2009

Lindsay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:57:45 +0000

The Mule Train All-Stars include members of The Incredible Sandwich and The Corduroy Road joining label owner Ryan Kelly in an all out jam session that took place on June, 30 2009 in The Green Room.

Scenes from The Corduroy Road’s AthFest 2009 Performance

Lindsay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:05:24 +0000

At the end of the 5:30 AthFest performance Saturday afternoon on the Outdoor Main Stage, both The Corduroy band members and the audience were good and sweaty, but they were also happy.

TCR celebrated its release of Love Is a War. Fans lined up to buy the new LP and to talk to the guys. Some people claimed they discovered a new favorite, while others pushed to the front of the stage and sang along.

(Photos by Nathan Rodriguez)

The Incredible Sandwich Wins Best Upstart

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:30:40 +0000

On Thursday, June 25 the Morton Theatre hosted the 11th Annual Flagpole Music Awards showcasing the local talent of the Athens music scene and kicking off the 13th annual AthFest.

Mule Train Records is happy to announce that, this year, The Incredible Sandwich was recognized as one of the up and coming bands to hit the Athens music scene.

As another highlight of the night, Georgia Theatre owner Wilmot Greene presented several awards and urged everyone to join together and bring the Theatre back. (We at Mule Train actively support this cause.)

The Sandwich was on tour in Asheville and could not accept their award for “Upstart of the Year.” (The award is sitting here on our table now, and it’s certainly heavy. We’re tempted to lick it, but apparently as Flagpole’s music editor Michelle Gilzenrat said, doing so is not advisable.)

The Sandwich will be back for their 12:30 performance tonight at Tasty World, so come out and congratulate the members.

Love Is a War Receives Favorable Reviews

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:21:50 +0000

From The Corduroy Road’s debut, full-length album Love Is a War, expect a variety of Southern textures, incredible songwriting skills and back porch-friendly arrangements—at least that’s what the music critics are saying.

Pre-release copies are now available at the Mule Train Record office (located at 512 N. Thomas Street).

The official release is on June 27.

TCR will celebrate the release at AthFest during their 5:30 p.m. performance Saturday on the Outdoor Main Stage (in front of the 40Watt Club).

The album will be available at the band’s live shows, local music stores (Wuxtry and SchoolKids) and online at cdbaby.com and athensmusic.net next week.

It’s Nothin’ Fancy, But It’s Worth Remembering

The critics predict Love Is a War will give The Corduroy Road the recognition it deserves.

In his review, Jason Rooks of GlideMagazine.com (an online magazine focusing on innovative artists) appreciates the toe taping melody of the title track. (Read Full Review)

He believes “So Blue”—with a catchy chorus and fantastic pedal steel work by producer John Keane—will standout as an instant Americana classic.

He has only positive things to say about several other songs on the album.

“Expect to hear rambling number ‘Just One Drop’ blaring at summer barbecues with its feel good lyrics and irresistible melody, while the band shows off their Kentucky roots on the bluegrass tinged ‘About a Shoe’,” he says.

Michael Andrews of Flagpole Magazine calls the album an encouraging and solid first outing for the group.

TCR is not tried-and-true bluegrass and it’s not county-rock, as Andrews says, but it is, a” little folky, a little hippie and nothin’ fancy.” (Read Full Review)