News From The Great Beyond

San Francisco's Two Gallants have released a 7" single, entitled "Las Cruces Jail," on the Saddle Creek Records imprint. This release will also include an exclusive b-side. Two Gallants was formed in 2002 by Adam Stephens (vocals, harmonica, guitar) and Tyson Vogel (drums, vocals). The duo released their first album, The Throes, in 2004. "Las Cruces Jail" is also a track from Two Gallants' debut Saddle Creek full-length, what the toll tells.

Speaking of Saddle Creek, the label will be releasing a compilation CD to benefit survivors of the recent natural disasters in the Gulf Coast. Lagniappe - A Saddle Creek Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Relief features new tracks by many of their artists, including Maria Taylor, Cursive, Bright Eyes, The Faint and Broken Spindles. All proceeds from sales will go to the Red Cross.

On The Rise Records' The Post Office Gals will be embarking on a two week tour with The Great Redneck Hope. Many of the dates will be in the eastern half of the U.S. TPOG, from New Jersey, are also preparing for the release the band’s first record to be distributed nationwide, Esbeohdes, on February 21st, 2006!

Ace Fu Records will be releasing Six Demon Bag from Philadelphia's MAN MAN on February 21, 2006. This follows their critically acclaimed debut, The Man In The Blue Turbin With A Face. The band will also be embarking on a tour as well as releasing a CD-EP in 2006.

Pink Mountaintops have released a new 7-inch on Jagjaguwar, featuring the song, "The Ones I Love," backed with the song, "Erected." It is a prelude to the new PM full-length release, entitled Axis of Evol, set to hit the stores on February 7 in both the CD and LP formats.

Finally, the 4th annual Langerado Music Festival will be held at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida on March 11th and 12th, 2006. The line-up includes Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The Black Crowes, The Flaming Lips, Wilco, The Meters, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Keller Williams, Burning Spear, G. Love & Special Sauce, Steel Pulse, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Drive-By Truckers, The Secret Machines, Umphrey's McGee, The Disco Biscuits, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, MOFRO, Slightly Stoopid, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Brazilian Girls, Kid Koala, Lyrics Born, RJD2, Kinky, Rose Hill Drive, Brothers Past, Pnuma Trio, Lotus, and Mike Relm. The event will feature multiple stages, food and crafts vendors including an extensive selection of micro-brewed beers, a children's play area, and limited on-site camping. Click on the link above for further information.