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So now what?

Well, this week the band are recording our special surprises for the EP, then sending it off to be pressed. It’ll be approximately a four-week turnaround which seems like a lifetime when you’re waiting for it! We’ll be taking pre-orders at the sale price all the way up to the day the cds arrive, so take advantage of that in the meantime.

We’ve loosely discussed doing a cover song for the show, but haven’t pinned one down. I don’t know that we will. If you happen to think of something you think we’d do well, you’re welcome to toss suggestions our way.

xo

SDHQ is a blur of activity these days, now that we are booking shows and getting ready to unleash our first actual CD on the world.

Show-wise, there is one booked so far.

March 24th, 2007
Neil’s in Midtown Memphis
w/Two Way Radio and Holly Cole
$3 cover.

We’re looking to book something in April as well, and will let you know what comes to fruition.

Also, the cd is an EP and looks like this:

and will contain “Song For Vara”, “Call and Response”, “Automata” and “Survival”, along with a couple of live-in-studio tracks AND another surprise or two.

Now, here’s where you can help us. What songs should we perform live in the studio for this EP? Any suggestions?

Please, take the floor.

“Loose Arrow”
(Right click and Save Link As, please)Written and recorded live in the studio 1/24/07, the honorable Jack Alberson, Mark Simmonds and Ethan Grim officiating.

It’s dawned on me that perhaps I should post links to the other Shortwave Dahlia resources on the ‘Net. As things are soon to get very busy and exciting, you may get some mileage out of visiting or using these sites:

Our MySpace page is probably the best way to hear brand new stuff:
http://www.myspace.com/shortwavedahlia
The Yahoo! Group is a good news source for those of us who can’t keep the ‘Net up all the time (and enjoy discussions):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shortwave_dahlia

Lastly, and since I’ll probably post this on those pages, here’s an obligatory link to the LiveJournal community:
http://community.livejournal.com/shortwave_d

Enjoy!
Jack

Allrighty folks!

You’ve heard Jack wax poetic about it!
(And rightly so, I might add!)
And now you can get your very own copy!

Here it is:

Song for Vara

(Please be kind and “Right Click & Save File As” so we don’t blow up the bandwidth!)

This is honestly one of the BEST songs from Shortwave Dahlia EVAH!
It has been on constant repeat on my i-Tunes for a couple days now.

After you download and listen to the track, please post your comments here. I’m sure the band would love to hear your responses!

Heidi