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Shows in Next Two Days

MikePerry — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:13:05 +0000

Sure is cool to look forward to work: In two hours I’m heading across the county for rehearsal with the Long Beds. I never get tired of hanging out with musicians, especially when they’re also friends (and for these two shows we welcome special guest and long-time pal Andy Dee). And I’m especially ready for a little singing after this last marathon writing stretch.

Then tomorrow a show in Northfield, Minnesota. Day after that, a show in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Been practicin’ and everything and going to do at least one new song.

Long Beds on International Stage – Photo Gallery

MikePerry — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:39:10 +0000

More photos from the show in Ashippun (daylight photos of the stage here). I like the last shot in the gallery, the one that shows the combine behind us.

The Long Beds and I will be playing in Reedsburg tomorrow.

The International Stage

MikePerry — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:51:06 +0000

As we’ve been saying, on Saturday night the Long Beds played on the International stage (thanks, George!):

The view from inside the venue:

There were some sweet red tractors there as well. And I signed a lot of these.

The event was in support of these folks.

Megafaun Megafriends

MikePerry — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:18:18 +0000

UPDATE: THE NEW MEGAFAUN ALBUM IS NOW OUT (AND AVAILABLE RIGHT HERE).

Brothers Phil and Brad Cook used to come to our farm and hang their runny little noses over the sheep fence to see our lambs every spring. Later in life Phil was a Long Bed for a while (he and that Justin feller played with me at my wedding during the talent show portion) (yes, my wedding had a talent show portion) (actually Phil was a pre-Long Bed) and you can hear his banjo and harmonica on Headwinded. Also this month he became a Dad!

All this to give context to how pleased I am to see the Cook brothers and their friend Joe get the attention they’ve earned … in Rolling Stone, no less.

P.S. Phil is the one missing a beard. Brad is the tall dude. Joe is…well, seriously, I’ve given you enough clues.

Back In The Day

MikePerry — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:15:20 +0000

Just found this poster from 2004.

Town of Samson (sic – it was actually Sam[p]son) was an early iteration of the Long Beds.

More Phark Photos

MikePerry — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:57:40 +0000

Thank you to my cousin MJ, who shot these and sent them along. I like the one titled “Goofy Tooth.”

Someone Asked About The Song…

MikePerry — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:22:26 +0000

…the Long Beds and I performed at Phoenix Park (with Mary Cutrufello) last week. Specifically, the song about The Joynt, the Eau Claire bar with the big neon sign that says “NO LIGHT BEER.” The song is called “Harry Was Right,” and it’s a hidden track on the Tiny Pilot album. It’s not available on the digital download version. You can also hear it if you go to The Joynt and play it on the jukebox, which warms our heart indeed. I wrote about The Joynt in Truck (that and other connections between the books and the music here).

Michael Perry and the Long Beds

alissa — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:00:00 +0000

Long Beds with Mary Cutrufello Tonight

MikePerry — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:13:06 +0000

NOTE: So far (knock-knock on wood-wood) it looks like the weather will be just about perfect. If there are any unexpected changes, they’ll be posted here.

The Long Beds rehearsed two nights ago ~~last night~~ in my office over the garage. There were a lot of bugs trying to get in through the cracks around the air conditioner and they mostly succeeded. It’s like the morning after an entomology convention in here.

But. Rehearsal was good fun. They always are with this bunch. And it was a genuine thrill to get our first chance to hear what Mary Cutrufello had to add, to say nothing of how much we enjoyed just shooting the breeze. I’ve admired Mary’s music for a long time, and we’ve spoken on and off, but this was the first time we’ve ever been able to really spend some time. We’re honored that she’ll be at Phoenix Park tomorrow (and the Mousetrap afterward) with her Telecaster, spending the night as a Long Bed. It’s gonna be fun. (Adelyn Rose plays at 6:30 p.m., Justin Jay Arnold plays a pre-show set at 6 p.m.)

Long Beds with Mary Cutrufello Tomorrow

MikePerry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:02:50 +0000

The Long Beds rehearsed last night in my office over the garage. There were a lot of bugs trying to get in through the cracks around the air conditioner and they mostly succeeded. It’s like the morning after an entomology convention in here.