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On November 15, we’ll be releasing the new EP “Don’t Come Crying To Me” (available now for pre-order on Bandcamp). We released the single “Don’t Come Crying To Me” in April of this year and thanks to my super cool record label Rum Bar Records it got picked up by Little Steven’s Underground Garage with plays on the different shows on Sirius XM but also was in daily rotation on Little Steven’s Coolest Songs in the World. And then, starting on 10/29 (MY BIRTHDAY!) “I Don’t Want You Anymore” from the EP was added to the Coolest Songs station. And also thanks to the fabulous Malibou Lou, another single “Screamin’ White Jezus” is getting airplay on independent stations across the world.
Special thanks go out to Elephants & Flowers media for the extra help while we prep for the record release show on 11/22 at the Hook & Ladder. Here’s a fun interview with Ann Treacy (shout out to Heather Baker, too!) from Mostly Minnesota. I’m also so thankful for the support of the song “I’m Loaded” from my previous record, New Tricks, which has been added to a bunch of amazing punk rock playlists.
We’re sharing the bill with super cool bands Surly Grrly and the Spit Takes and the evening’s host is former Miss Twin Cities Pride, Gosh Alice Jones. We’ll have new merch-cds, stickers, t-shirts, koozies, AND I’ll also be selling my holiday song “Hey Santa” on Flexidisc!
I’ll be joining the Melismatics and other local luminaries at this Replacements Tribute show on 12/2/23 at the Turf Club, and then on December 8th, I’ll be joining Curtiss A for the 44th Annual John Lennon Tribute on the mainstage at First Avenue. Unfortunately, this year there won’t be a livestream, so I guess the pandemic is truly over. The best thing about the livestream was knowing that friends and family from near and far could experience the night. If you’re on Facebook, here’s a sweet video taken by Mark Engebretson.
Which brings me to the fact that I’ll be 62 this month which I think is FANTASTIC! I MADE IT THIS FAR. Yes, it really sucks to deal with all the debilitating age-related effects of getting older, but it’s better than the other option. We won’t be playing on my birthday, but pretty close to it-a show on 11/4 in Aitkin, MN at the famous Ripple Center. It’s two hours north, and this historic venue has been hosting cool Minneapolis bands like Kinda Fonda Wanda, Creeping Charlie, and Eleganza! over the past few years. I’m super excited to see the place and feel very fortunate to be able to take the stage there.
AND DON’T FORGET THE RECORD RELEASE PARTY ON 11/22 AT THE HOOK & LADDER! We got The Spit Takes and my lovelies Surly Grrly to open!
And looking back-September was crazy! Our Palmer's show with Mad Mojo Jett and Green Bay's Holly and the Nice Lions kicked ass and we were able to give some big bucks to those affected by the horrific events at Nudieland. We played in Green Bay and Eau Claire with great bands-young smart punks Ditch the Hubcap and Julia Blair's project Dusk in GB, and Joe Gunderson's Foo Fighters tribute band Monkeywrench and the Jaggernauts in EC.
I then sang at three different events-the Big Star Tribute at the Parkway, the Do Re #MeToo Abortion Access Force fundraiser at the Parkway, and Rob Tossava's cancer benefit at the VFW. Then Jerry and I played as a duo opening up for Genevieve Hayward at the Underground Music Cafe. And I loved every minute of it.
Sorry for the late email this month.
On Friday, August 11, two men with guns attended a house show at the venue Nudieland in South Minneapolis and opened fire, killing one person and injuring many others.
The gunmen invaded a peaceful, loving and inclusive community and shattered lives-and the repercussions of their actions will reverberate for many years to come. My daughter Lulu is a member of this close knit group that organizes and plays house shows across the country, and her best friend’s partner was killed, and her friends (including one of her band members) were shot. My disgust for a country that allows the NRA to buy politicians who shape our gun laws knows no bounds. Our children are being killed right in front of our eyes again and again. Melt the guns.
On Sunday (9/10) I’m singing a song at the Do Re #MeToo Sexist Songs Reclaimed by Righteous Feminists also at the Parkway. This is a benefit to raise money for Abortion Access Force, an organization that supports abortion providers and works to increase awareness and action towards keeping abortion legal and safe.
On September 14, Jerry and I will be doing one of our duo sets to open for the coolest gal Genevieve Hayward who is an insanely talented songwriter and performer. We’ll be playing at the Underground Music Cafe and the show starts at 8P. Ukulele songstress Katy Vernon will open the show. I can’t recommend Gen highly enough-she’s wonderful.
I’m going to sing a few Pretenders songs with the Goo Goo Mucks (no, I didn’t get Entry tickets! Boo!) at a benefit at the VFW for MN Punk stalwart Rob Tossava on Sunday, September 17. He has been fighting a very aggressive cancer for several months now, and we hope to raise tons of money. Dillinger 4, Fret Rattles, and a host of other bands are playing.
Moving on to full band shows, we’re headed back to Green Bay on September 22 to play At The Tracks with bands DUSK and Ditch the Hubcap, then on to Eau Claire to play with the Jaggernauts at the Mousetrap on September 23. I LOVE THE ROAD TRIPS!
On October 7 we get to play with the freakin’ awesome The Von Tramps at the Green Room. I’ve been wanting to play with them forever and we finally were able to line it up! The Carnegies are kicking off the night and it's their first show in a long time, so be there or be square!
AND FOR THE FUNNEST NEWS OF ALL-we have our record release party scheduled and you are all cordially invited! We’ll be playing the Hook & Ladder on November 22 with two badass bands-Surly Grrly and Spit Takes-and the evening will be hosted by none other than Former Miss Twin Cities Pride, Gosh Alice Jones! Come join us!
We’ll be following up our record release show with an in-store at Barely Brothers on Small Business Saturday, 11/25. I’m breaking out the Santa suit again.
Be safe and love each other.
xoCindy
“Watching Cindy Lawson sing has a way of putting a smile on your face. A charismatic performer, she exudes a love of the music and it rubs off on you as you watch. This Friday, her band teams up with garage punk band Mad Mojo Jett and Holly & The Nice Lions from Green Bay. Friday, Sept. 1, at 9:30 p.m. at Palmer’s Bar ($15).” - Sheila Regan
— Minnpost