MAE

VAN STOLEN IN PHILADELPHIA

BAND TO CONTINUE ON U.S. TOUR



After performing a two-night stand in Philadelphia last night, rock trio MAE woke up to find their van and trailer stolen.



“This morning we woke up to find our van, trailer, all instruments, equipment and merchandise had been stolen from the hotel parking lot. This misfortune has fallen among many of our friends in the past and after touring for 8 years this sort of thing is bound to happen. We have four dates left on our tour and will play the shows with the help of our friends in Deas Vail and Jenny Owen Youngs. It's in these moments that our fans lift us up and remind us why we do what we do. We thank you for the immediate outpouring of love and support.”

--MAE



Despite this curveball, the trio has rented a van to finish out the remaining dates of their U.S. tour, they are currently accepting fan donations for the loss.



Despite this curveball, the trio-- DAVE ELKINS (lead vocals/guitars), JACOB MARSHALL (drums) and ZACH GEHRING (guitar)-- have rented a van to finish out the remaining dates of their U.S. tour. The group is currently accepting fan donations for the loss. Fans can donate here:
http://www.whatismae.com/donate .





DATE CITY VENUE

Headline Tour w/ Jenny Owen Youngs and Deas Vail supporting

Thu 11/5
Cambridge , MA The Middle East

Fri 11/6
New York , NY The Fillmore at Irving Plaza

Sat 11/7
S. Hackensack , NJ
School of
Rock

Sun 11/8
Washington, DC Black Cat



Sat 11/14 Metro
Mannila , Philippines Mall of Asia Concert Grounds

Tue 11/24
Tokyo , JP Club Quattro

Wed 11/25
Osaka , JP Club Quattro

Thu 11/26
Nagoya , JP Club Quattro



Sat 11/28
Honolulu, HI Pipeline Café



For MAE publicity, contact MSO:



Libby Coffey (818) 380-0400 ext. 224

LCoffey@msopr.com



Angela Villanueva (818) 380-0400 ext. 232

AVillanueva@msopr.com



Bari Lieberman (Tour Press) (818) 380-0400 ext. 222

BLieberman@msopr.com



www.whatismae.com

www.myspace.com/mae



About MAE:

The alternative rock trio MAE just released (M)ORNING physically in stores late last month after selling-out a limited edition run on their tour earlier this spring. The enhanced disc is the first of three separate 8-song collections of music the band is releasing in 2009/10-- (M)ORNING , (A)FTERNOON , and (E)VENING --and includes a special DVD documentary which explains the evolution of the group’s “12 Songs, 12 Months, 1 Goal” campaign. The project evolved from digital to include physical releases via the band’s own imprint Cell Records which is now in partnership with Tooth & Nail for distribution.
MAE left Capitol Records to blaze their own trail and without limitations the band found a different way to do the two things they love most: creating music and helping others. They created “12 Songs, 12 Months, 1 Goal: Make a Difference,” and decided to release (M)ORNING , (A)FTERNOON , and (E)VENING as well as partner
with charitable and humanitarian organizations to make a direct and positive impact in the world. So far in 2009, MAE has raised $55,095.48 and has partnered with both DonorsChoose and Habitat For Humanity to distribute the funds.







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Dr. Dog + Weathervane Music
= SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER

Listen up, everyone! We are extremely excited to announce an amazing development for our November 12 Year End Concert-Fundraiser:

Recently Dr. Dog co-frontman and singer, Scott McMicken learned about Weathervane Music. To say the least, he was on board! Flash forward to this past weekend: on Friday and Saturday night, Dr. Dog allowed us to project the Weathervane Project Series videos both nights (SOLD OUT - 1800 people!) at their Philadelphia TLA shows. It was incredible. Both concerts were amazing, especially night two where they ordered pizza for the whole audience! (50 pizzas. That's "class".)

And now, in an attempt to help finish off our Kickstarter Fundraiser and kick off the November 12 Concert-Fundraiser with a bang, Scott has offered to play a special solo set of music BEFORE THE SHOW at an exclusive Pre-show VIP Party! The show will happen at an undisclosed location for special guests only. We've already sold 2. There's 18 SLOTS LEFT for this special offer, and it's ONLY GOOD UNTIL THIS SATURDAY! See below -


Deluxe VIP Party Package for November 12

$250 gets you:

1. 2 tickets to the Pre-Show VIP Party featuring Scott McMicken from Dr. Dog at 7pm (Location will be supplied with your package purchase).
2. 2 tickets to the First Annual Weathervane Music Year End Concert-Fundraiser at Johnny Brendas, featuring Sunset, East Hundred, Danielson and BC Camplight
3. 1 hand screened, Numbered/Limited Edition Commemorative Poster for the show (Pictured Above - these are in "pre-order" stage, so expect delivery before Christmas) signed by the artist, Mark Pernice, and the participating musicians on the bill

This offer is only good until OCTOBER 31, when our Kickstarter Campaign runs out! (That's 6 days from now!). Click the link below. Make a donation of $250, scroll down on the right for Backer Rewards and Select NOVEMBER 12, PRE-CONCERT VIP PARTY ADMISSION.

Here's that link:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/27389455/weathervane-music-non-profit-needs-a-little-cash

We can't thank Scott McMicken and the whole Dr. Dog organization for everything they've done so far! They are the pride of Philadelphia music, and as an organization they show true class at every juncture.
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Weathervane Music Info:
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(Brian, Bill, Katonah and Josh)
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PO Box 29498
Philadelphia PA, 19125

Avoid Halloween Horrors

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Emergency Physicians Offer Tips on Avoiding Trick-or-treat Injuries



Washington, DC — The nation’s emergency physicians want costumes, candy and fun times to be the only things you and your children experience this Halloween. But unfortunately each year a fun spooky adventure can become an all too-real nightmare that ends in the emergency department.



“Halloween should be about good times and fun with friends and family, yet sadly, each year we see kids who are injured while trick-or-treating,” said Dr. Angela Gardner, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. “Many of these injuries are easily prevented if a parent or guardian were to take some very simple precautions.”



Common Halloween injuries include eye injuries from sharp objects, burns from flammable costumes and children hit by cars as they walk and run around busy neighborhoods.



ACEP suggests that adults follow these tips for a safe and fun Halloween:



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Make sure you see all the candy before your child eats it. Avoid candy that is not wrapped in its original wrapper, as well as all fruit.

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Make sure your child stays on the sidewalks as much as possible (off streets) and obeys all traffic signals.

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Discuss the importance of staying together in a group. Require at least one adult to serve as a chaperone during trick-or-treat gatherings.

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Make sure your child knows the potential dangers from strangers. Make sure they know never to accept rides from strangers or visit unfamiliar homes or areas.

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Avoid costumes that could cause children to trip, such as baggy pants, long hems, high heels and oversized shoes.

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Avoid costumes that obstruct the child’s sight or vision.

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Avoid masks if possible. If your child must wear one, make sure it is well ventilated.

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Make sure costume fabric, wigs and beards are made of flame-resistant materials, such as nylon or polyester.

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Keep candlelit Jack-O-Lanterns away from children so they can’t get burned or set on fire.

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Make sure costumes are visible at night: avoid dark colors. Add reflective tape to the costume so your child is more visible to motor vehicles.

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Take a flashlight while trick-or-treating as visibility decreases long before it gets really dark.

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Check accessories such as swords, knives, wands and other pointed objects. Make sure they are made from flexible materials and have dulled edges.



ACEP also recommends that children “trick-or-treat” at organized Halloween festivities, such as at local churches, shopping malls or schools. This way children are not walking in the dark and it allows constant adult supervision.



For more on this and other health related topics, go to
www.EmergencyCareForYou.org .



ACEP and MedicAlert Foundation are partnering to promote EmergencyCareforYou.org and to educate the public about medical emergencies.



MedicAlert Foundation pioneered the first medical identification and emergency medical information service in 1956 to provide people with a simple but effective method for communicating their medical conditions. Since the organization’s founding, MedicAlert Foundation has provided services and products that help to protect and save lives for its 4 million members worldwide. For more than 50 years, the nonprofit foundation has relayed vital medical information on behalf of its members to emergency responders so they receive faster and safer treatment. MedicAlert IDs alert emergency personnel to a member’s primary health conditions. In addition to its 24-­hour emergency response service, MedicAlert Foundation also provides family and caregiver notification so that members can be reunited with their loved ones. For more information, visit www.medicalert.org .



ACEP is a national medical specialty society representing emergency medicine with more than 28,000 members. ACEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research and public education. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. A Government Services Chapter represents emergency physicians employed by military branches and other government agencies.

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Hello!

The Sky Drops are pleased to announce some special shows this Autumn.
If you are in Wilmington on September 18th, don't miss the super bill with Dead Meadow @ MOJO13.

We've received a great response from the release of our debut full length album "Bourgeois Beat"... for instance "i f***ing LOVE it" - Kramer

Check out more of the press .

Listen to "Bourgeois Beat" songs - theskydrops.com/music.htm

Watch the 8mm video for "Truth Is" - youtube.com/watch?v=2nd3DaRf8gI
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Purchase CD from The Sky Drops store
Purchase digital files from iTunes, Napster, Amazon, Amie Street, lala, etc.





TOUR (more dates to come):

Tuesday 15 September - Black Majik Tuesday at Glasslands Gallery
The Sky Drops with Mon Khmer and Holy Hail
Doors @ 9 PM - Cover: $6.00
289 Kent Ave. (between S. 1st and S. 2nd)
Williams burg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
The Sky Drops on @ 9:45 pm

Friday 18 September - Mojo13
The Sky Drops with Dead Meadow, The Three 4 Tens, The Empty Shapes
1706 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809

Saturday 26 September 2009 - The Octoraro
The Sky Drops with The Three 4 Tens, House of Fire
2 South 3rd Street
Oxford, PA 19363

Saturday 10 October 2009 - Bar None
The Sky Drops with Screen Vinyl Image, Ultra Cindy, Kingsteen, and Churn
5000 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2504

Tuesday 27 October 2009 - Bar None
The Sky Drops with Screen Vinyl Imag e, Ringo Deathstarr, and Ceremony
5000 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2504

Saturday 21 November 2009 - The Spot
The Sky Drops with Revolution, I Love You, and TBA
1908 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

Saturday 5 December 2009 - Metro Gallery
The Sky Drops with TBA
1700 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201



See you there!
Rob and Monika
The Sky Drops


theskydrops.com
myspace.com/theskydrops

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