Here's how John Hall got started-- and now he's in Congress

You may remember Matthew Grimm as a passionate and thoughtful guest blogger here atduring the run up to the 2008 elections. Just as likely you may remember his band's powerful, driving music and incisive songs. Matthew Grimm and the Red Smear are releasing their second album, Ghost of Rock & Roll . It's gritty and tough and filled with perceptive social criticism with a compelling beat. They're starting a tour tonight-- at Rock Island Live , a new venue in Wichita. The rest of the announced May tour dates:May 24- 7:00P Rock Island Live Wichita, KansasMay 26- 5:00P ON THE RADIO - KNON FM 89.3 Dallas, TexasMay 28- 4:00P ON THIRD COAST RADIO - KSYM FM 90.1 San Antonio, TexasMay 28- 8:00P HOUSE PARTAAAAYYY!! San Antonio, TexasMay 29- 9:00P The Sons of Hermann Hall Dallas, TexasMay 30- 2:30P Bill’s Records in-store Dallas, TexasMay 31- 9:00P The Blue Room Osage Beach, MissouriYou can order "The Ghost of Rock & Roll" at CDBaby . And One Big Union , which came out-- at least online-- in time for last year's election, is also on this album. Sounds as good as ever... or better.

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