Wow and wow. Speechless.

xoxo,

Cassie

In March we traveled (slightly) west to Columbia, MO to play at the True/False Film Festival – one of the wildest and most wonderful experiences I’ve ever had. It was four days full of films, music, celebration, meeting wonderfully talented people, and getting very little sleep. Apparently even James Franco showed up at some point. Anyway…I digress.

As one of the bands at the festival, we played a very fun (and very sweaty) music showcase at Mojo’s, along with Dark, Dark, Dark, Why Are We Building Such a Big Ship?, and Believers,  and we were able to perform before the screenings of four extraordinary films: one “secret” screening,  Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope, Gypsy Davy, and Detropia). You should check out all of those films if/when you get a chance. You should also add “Bully” to that list. We caught a showing of it that included a question/answer session with the filmmakers and film subjects; needless to say, it was heart-wrenching and the audience was one big puddle of tear-soaked mush by the end.

Basically, I loved every second of the festival. If you’ve never been, you should remedy that next year.

xoxo,

Cassie

Here’s just a bit of what James had to say, but you should really check out the full interview and download the entire issue:

“Their first full LP, Weathered Hands, Weary Eyes, was recorded in just one intense weekend session, but you would never guess by listening. The relaxed melodies throughout the album are cool enough to seem effortless, but too beautiful and focused to have been lazily thrown together. And despite the duo’s liberty with Lemon’s resources and production talent, the album sounds just as organic as (Morgan’s) song, ‘Paper Leaves,’ which was captured on a Chicago porch and features improvised birdsongs and fire truck sirens.” –James Passarelli, Inflatable Ferret

Cassie Morgan & the Lonely Pine: These Years from Love Drunk on Vimeo

This video shoot is part of a tour in which the folks of Love Drunk are shooting live sessions of 16 bands in 15 days, in 13 cities, for free. These live, one-take music video sessions are featured on hearnebraska.org, which is a non-profit cultural organization that cultivates the state’s vibrant, fertile music and arts community.

The folks of Love Drunk and Hear Nebraska are wonderful. Go check them out.

Love,
Cassie

You can check out the feature and grab a free download of the exclusive track and the full compilation at the link above!

The album also made the list of top local spins of 2010 by KDHX, 88.1 FM, and received mention in the Speakers in Code musician-written feature on the best local music moments of 2010.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I present to you “Fields of Snow.”

“‘His Hands Are Tied’ features minor-key whistling, straight from a John Wayne movie, that perfectly sets the stage for Morgan’s ghost town vocals. The song is eerily intriguing, complexly delicate.” – Katie Guymon, Speakers in Code

You can check out the whole feature and grab your free download here.

We have been nominated for a 2010 Riverfront Times Music Award in the Folk/Americana (indie-leaning) band category, as well as individually in the female vocalist category. You can vote by clicking on the handy link right here: RFT Poll

The RFT Music Awards Showcase will be held on June 5th at various venues along Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis. It’s a full day and night of over 50 great St. Louis bands. Buy a $5 wristband at any of the participating venues and you are in to any and all of the shows. Come see us at the Flamingo Bowl Palm Room (located at 1117 Washington Ave.) at 9:00 PM. You can check out the schedule of other bands and other info right here.

Over and out.