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Writing for the next release – here is a new one called “Wiser Ground.” Recorded this over in Shreveport, LA.  New album coming this fall.

A live version of “Love, Your Broken Home” from the November Bitter End show in NYC.  Download the mp3 now! http://www.timmiller.com/love-your-broken-home/

A new song called Small Numbers.

Inspiration for the song:  My brother was recently talking to an old friend who was visiting his parents back in NY.  Over a couple beers with my brother, the friend says something like… “you know it’s crazy, I only make it back to see my parents once a year.  Assuming they live to be 85, I’ll see them only 15 more times.”  I thought it was really interesting to look at it from this point of view and the concept of the whole thing inspired me to write this song.

Hope you like it.
-Tim

Hey guys-

Writing for the next release – here’s the latest:  On to Something.  Although, I’ve played it fast during a bunch of live shows, I think I prefer the slow version that’s in the video. I’ll continue to make some stripped down recordings of the new stuff so you all can check out what’s coming down the pipeline.   Thanks for listening.

-Tim

A little while back I was listening to an interview on the radio involving predatory lending practices. On one side, they had a family on the verge of being homeless because of these predatory practices. On the other side, they interviewed a twenty something year old lender.

Essentially, this family trusted the lender and was taken advantage of. The family was persuaded to “lock in” a variable rate loan because of its “favorable” terms. Because of the “favorable” terms, of course, the lender told the family they could borrow much more money than, in reality, the family should have.

The lender prospered by exploiting families like this – actually saying in the interview how he and buddies would fly to Vegas, go to the best clubs, etc. etc.

Not surprisingly, the family’s home was foreclosed after their interest rate was “reset” according to the terms of the loan.

The interview had a profound effect on me and inspired me to write a song about this American tragedy.  It’s called “Love, Your Broken Home.”

Please forward it on to whomever you think might want to hear it.

It’s obvious – I suck at blogging.  Seriously my last entry was over a year ago – sorry about that.

Alright – on to music stuff.  I was in Austin last week for the RedGorilla Music Fest – it was great – tons of musicians there for the whole SXSW thing so it’s a total music buffet – a great opportunity to bar hop and see lots of different music in a short time.

Some videos of us at Touche on 6th street:

Spell It Out

Say Hello

Adelaide

After the show we went to a very cool bar called Clive- I will definitely be going back next time I’m in Austin.  After Clive, we hit up a food stand called Kabobalicious and called it a night.

This past week I was in the studio re-tracking some stuff from the first album – just completely stripped it down. I’ll be creating a new section on the site where you can check it out soon.

Alright – that’s it for now – I’ve got a show and need to get on over to the venue.

-Tim

Hey guys -

Just landed back in Dallas last night after a week in the Southeast. Below is the recap…

2/13: Flew in to Atlanta, picked up the tour bus from Hertz and headed to the hotel.

After we checked in to the hotel and grabbed a quick bite to eat, we headed out to the first show at the Java Monkey in Decatur.

2/14: Headed to Nashville for the night.

2/15: Made our way east to Johnson City, TN for the show at the Acoustic Coffeehouse.

The Acoustic Coffeehouse – great beer, great food and games. After my set, I played chess with a local. She was super cool.

2/16: Headed to North Carolina, ate lunch in Winston-Salem and then stopped in Raleigh for the night.

2/17: Continued east to Greenville, NC for the show at the Tipsy Teapot.

Loved this place – very cool listening room – no sound system required.

2/18: Left Greenville and made a pit stop by my friend’s school. He teaches seventh grade and invited me to stop by and play for his class – they rock.

After leaving the school we headed down to Charleston, SC and checked in to a hotel.

2/19: Got up bright and early and headed to the local ABC studio for LowCountry Live. Some pics from sound check. . .

After LowCountry Live we headed back in to town and grabbed some eats. After lunch, we headed out on a new little adventure. Be sure to watch the guy in the background on the bike.

After the laundry adventure, we headed out for the Palmetto Acoustic Series at Muddy Waters.

Checking some emails.

The last show of the trip.

2/20: Packed up and headed out of town. We had a day to kill before we needed to fly out of Atlanta so we decided to swing by Savannah, GA.

I fell in love with it.

Hey everyone - 

Hope the holiday season is treating you well – I’ll be spending Christmas day down here in Dallas but am heading up to NY on the 27th to visit the family and get my fix of some cold weather.  A reminder to those flying American Airlines this month; remember – go old school, plug your headphones into the arm rest and check out Paste Magazine’s station (Paste Beat).  I think it’s channel 5; Anyway, “Say Hello” is one of the featured tracks for December.  Below is this month’s magazine cover and info on Paste Beat (click on the links for a readable version).

http://www.timmiller.com/paste/Paste_Cover.pdf

http://www.timmiller.com/paste/Paste_Beat_insert.pdf

Other than that, I’ve just been writing – the first song for the third album is now done.  No title yet but I’ll keep you posted on that front.  Regarding shows – I’m heading over to the Southeast this February.  If I’m passing through a town close to you – come on out.  Hope all is well.

-Tim

 

Morning up of coffee – very good.  Headache from being around too much cigarette smoke last night – very bad.  I really wish Dallas would go smoke free in bars.  Almost done with the first new song for the third album and will start playing it out live soon.   Next release in the works is a stripped down live acoustic album with a mix of songs from the first two records as well as some new material.  Excited for Fall – my favorite season by far.

A short entry I know – more soon…. 

 

 

 

Check it out… “Adelaide” is a July Paste Recommends album.  

What the hell is Paste?  

Well, Paste is pretty much the coolest music magazine out there.  Honestly – see for yourself.  

 

 

Okay, well what does it mean to be a Paste Recommends artist?  

This means that “Adelaide” will be featured for the month of July at Paste Recommends listening stations in participating independent records stores throughout the country.  

Where are these stores?  

The Paste stores are sprinkled throughout the country –  you can find the stores on the Paste website – just click on the map.  You can also check out this doc (paste-recommends-stores); It lists all the stores that have a Paste listening station.  I would definitely check out the Paste website though – it’s much cooler. 

Anyway, check the map or the doc – if there is a store near you; stop by and pick up a copy of “Adelaide.”  If you already have a copy of the album, go to the store anyway and get one for your friend.  

Talk to you soon,
-Tim