Monday, January 20, 2014

Tour, radio, name change and more

So I had a great tour down south.  Other than missing my first plane back to Philadelphia and succumbing to early morning didn't get enough sleep travel mishaps, the trip was great.  Played with a bunch of awesome bands, too many to name really. 

I was a guest on Rogues Gallery Radio show in Panama City, FL and afterwords played an awesome show at the A&M Theater.  You can check out the show at http://www.roguesgalleryradio.com/rogues-gallery.html.

Also I'm dropping the name "No Excuse For A Cheap Suit".  I kind of explain it on the radio show, but basically when I had first started this project I had intended to have a rotating cast of musicians and all the time playing under that moniker.  I had some musicians that were interested at first, but the whole time it just ended up being me playing solo.  And so in the end I have decided to re-brand as me, Matthew Charles.

My next goal is to record a new album, but I am going to spend a lot of time on this one.  I feel my first few recordings have been good, but they almost just serve as demos.  Hopefully I'll have a couple guest musicians, I have a couple really good ones that said they'd be into it.  Maybe I'll have it done by summer, who knows.

Until then I'll try and keep the show page updated, I also need to update the other pages.  If you want any physical copies of music, t-shirts, stickers email me at doitnowpromotions@gmail.com.

http://facebook.com/matthewcharles.music
http://noexcuseforacheapsuit.bandcamp.com

Thursday, September 12, 2013

No Direction Records / Winter Tour

No Direction Records is putting out a short run cassette tape release of "Sunrise, Sunset", the new 5 song EP.  Pretty exited about the songs, a couple brand new ones, it should be out later this month or December, check out http://nodirectionrecs.tumblr.com.

In the process of booking a tour down south for this January, I'll post some definite dates soon, still working out some details. Need help in Gainesville, FL, Savannah, GA and Atlanta, GA.  If anybody knows bands, promoters or cool venues in these areas get in touch.  doitnowpromotions@gmail.com, hope to see you soon!

Monday, August 19, 2013

Summer nears an end

Had a great summer, thanks to all the folks that came out to the shows. Made a lot of new friends and hopefully I can revisit all the places I played soon!  I have accumulated a bunch of new material that I plan on starting to record before the years over.  I'm in no immediate hurry, I'm currently recording with my band Assemble and that will take some time before that project is finished.

I've been meaning to post tour journals but I've been a slacker.  It will just take me a few hours in front of the computer but that's always the last thing I want to do when I have free time.  That's one of my goals in the next couple of weeks.

If anybody wants me to play a show just shoot me an email at doitnowpromotions@gmail.com. Doesn't matter where it is, I'll consider any offer.  All my music is available at www.noexcuseforacheapsuit.bandcamp.com. Feel free to write me if you have any other questions.

Also a big thanks to Matt Barnes and Mike Jones (High Time For Lowlifes) for hanging and playing shows with me.  Check these guys out if you get a chance.

www.hightimeforlowlifes.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Barnes-Music-Page/174308172585052

Monday, July 1, 2013

Summer Tour!

Plenty of excitement coming up at the end of the month when we embark on our road-trip/tour out to Montana and back.  Activities will include lots of driving, some shows in between, and some serious hiking, camping and exploring.  So not a serious all out tour but will be playing shows in North Dakota, Ohio, Colorado, Kansas and hopefully Wisconsin, Illinois or Michigan.

Also starting to plan a small tour in August with High Time for Lowlifes from Richmond, VA. We plan to do some dates in Tennessee and Virginia, keep a look out on the show page for more info!!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Upcoming shows, summer tour

The memorial day weekend tour was a blast, when I get some extra time I will post the tour journals from my last 2 trips.  I have a local show coming up June 6th @ JR's in Philly with my friends Triangle Fire from Athens, GA.  Doing some random dates this summer on my hiking/camping trip to Montana.  Also have a bunch of shows coming up in June with my punk band Assemble.  www.facebook.com/assembletheband.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Memorial Weekend Tour!!

Exited for this weekend, doing some dates with my good friend Matt Barnes from my hometown of Cortland, NY this weekend.  I'll have my new CD Chain Reaction, which is also available for free download at www.noexcuseforacheapsuit.bandcamp.com.  The physical copy of the CD includes a hand screen printed cardboard sleeve that was done by myself.  Pretty happy with the way everything turned out. If you want to order a copy of the CD itself just you can email me at doitnowpromotions@gmail.com or snail mail me at 4222 Baltimore Ave, Apt B, Philadelphia, PA 19104.  If your in the area come check out the shows!!!

Friday May 24th - Philadelphia, PA @ Indoor Rooftop Studios @ 7pm
Saturday May 25th - Hampton, VA @ Living Room Show - email for addy
Sunday May 26th - Johnson City, TN @ The Mecca
Monday May 27th - Richmond, VA @ La Casa De Miguel Rutz - email for addy