Dear friends,

The Loneliest Monk will be performing at the CHIRP Record Fair today at 3PM! CHIRP is a wonderful new independent radio station, and this is their 8th annual vinyl extravaganza. There will also be tons of videos, DVDs, posters, artwork, and lots and lots of other things. The fair is located at:

Chicago Journeymen Plumbers, Local 130, U.A.
1340 West Washington Boulevard

10AM-5PM
FOOD from IRAZU
BEER from GOOSE ISLAND

Admission is $7 or $5 with a printed flyer (get it here).

We’ll have the new album and some other delights with us at the fair, so please come by and say hi! If you can’t make it out you can still get yourself the new album available now on Kilo Records: http://theloneliestmonk.kilorecords.net

Thank you for your support!

Love,

The Loneliest Monk
http://wearetheloneliestmonk.com

Happy Tour Kick Off Day!

Come join us tonight for our first ever tour kick off party. There will be live music by yours truly as well as our friend’s Baron Von Something and Thomas from Raise High The Roof Beam’s new project, Heartichoke.

The evening will be full of cupcakes, candy, smiles, and plenty of booze. Also, the DEBUT ALBUM JUST ARRIVED and will be available for the first time tomorrow night! If you’ve already purchased the CD, swing on by to grab your copy. If you can’t make it no worries – they’ll be shipping out on Tuesday. In addition to the swanky new albums, we’ll have limited edition hair accessories and earrings inspired by Monk fashion made by the super talented, Siobhan McNulty.

Come share this evening with us at EP Theater and wish us well as we bring The Loneliest Monk to the masses on our 5500 mile tour. Entry is solely donation based, so if you can drop a buck in the box on your way in that would sure be swell. Every bit counts and all proceeds go to keeping us on the road.

We look forward to seeing you!

xoxo

The Loneliest Monk

EP Theater

Monday March 15th
1820 S. Halsted (entrance in back)
Party starts at 7PM and Heartichoke will kick off the music at 8PM.

Spring Tour

3.15 EP Theater: Chicago, IL
3.17 Blue Fugue: Columbia, MO
3.18 Opening Bell: Dallas, TX
3.19 BLU SXSW Showcase: Austin, TX
3.20 SXSW: Austin, TX
3.22 The Lost Leaf: Phoenix, AZ
3.23 Radio Room: San Diego, CA
3.24 Bordello: Los Angeles, CA
3.26 Meadowlark: Denver, CO

Debut Album

March 1st, 2010

A year ago, The Loneliest Monk began the long road of recording our first album at Kilo Studios in Pilsen. We crafted each song and sound and accomplished something that we are so very proud to share with you.

Our self-titled release is available starting TODAY for purchase by following the link below (those who pre-ordered will be receiving their download code today as well).

Purchase Here: http://theloneliestmonk.kilorecords.net

The album is available on CD and digital download, and includes 10 original tracks with exclusive photography by IshootRockstars.com. Recorded and mixed by the amazing Mitchell Cepaitis, mastered by Gary Tanin, and released on Kilo Records.

We can’t thank all of you enough for your love and support. This album was created for you.

Tour News

3.15.10-3.27.10

In other Monk news, we are leaving cold Chicago and embarking on our very first Spring tour. The masks are packed and Michelle’s cello is ready to play for new ears. Stay tuned in as we keep tabs on the road via twitter and digital diary. We will also be heading to Austin to perform in the amazing land that is South by Southwest!

Chicagoans, blow us a kiss at our tour send off party @ EP Theater on March 15.

Performances

Visit our website for times and details

3.15.10 Chicago, IL: EP Theater
3.17.10 Columbia, MO: Blue Fugue
3.18.10 Dallas, TX: Opening Bell
3.19.10 Austin, TX: SXSW BLU Showcase
3.22.10 Phoenix, AZ: The Lost Leaf
3.23.10 San Diego, CA: Radio Room
3.24.10 Los Angeles, CA: Bordello
3.26.10 Denver, CO: Meadowlark

Love,

The Loneliest Monk