September 2006 News Archive (Older news link at bottom of page)
September 30, 2006
Tour Media Extravaganza
It's tour media Saturday at All About Hem! Make sure you check out all these new pictures and videos from Hem's recent concerts. Click on the small previews or visit the tour pictures or 2006 tour archives to see all the new additions.
Sept. 20 - Nashville, TN - Photo from the stage (Thanks, Bob!)
Chattanooga, TN is now on the tour page. Check it for details about the October 10 show.
September 23 New York Show
More pictures are here from Hem's lovely September 23 show in NYC. They're available by clicking on the picture to the left or by visiting the concert pictures and 2006 tour archives. The new photos are the last three. (Thanks, Keith!)
September 25 & 26 Concerts
Complete setlists are now available at the 2006 tour archive for both 9/25 St. Louis and 9/26 Chicago. They're the same except in Chicago, "Idle" took the place of "When I Was Drinking."
September 26, 2006
September 25 St. Louis Show
Hem played in St. Louis last night at Blueberry Hill, and you can see so for yourself by clicking on the image to the left. The setlist is here too. Concert photos are also always available through the concert photos and 2006 tour archives. (Thanks, John!)
September 23 New York Show
This fantastic show from a few days ago is now available for download at archive.org. Go grab it! Hem generously allows distribution through archive.org, so please follow the policies of distribution to help keep show recordings free and available to everyone. (Extra thanks to the Hem team and to Keith for making this recording happen!)
September 25, 2006
September 23 New York Show
Click on the preview to the left to see a collection of pictures I took at Hem's 9/23 show at Irving Plaza in New York, NY. You can also find them through the concert photos and 2006 tour archives. I still have more treats from this show to share later in the week!
RSS Feed
An RSS feed of this news page has been available for a while, but I thought I should point it out on the lefthand menu. If you'd like to read the news RSS style, the link for you is over below the contact button.
September 24, 2006
WNYC Radio Interview
Dan was a guest on the September 21, 2006 edition of Soundcheck on New York's WNYC. In this edition's show about music in advertising, Dan talks a good bit about the use of "Half Acre" in television commercials for Liberty Mutual insurance. There's a permanent link to this spot at the interview archive.
September 23 New York Show
More goodies from this show are on the way, but for now feast your eyes on the setlist for Hem's 9/23 show at Irving Plaza in New York City. It was the band's first outing with their mini orchestra in tow (clarinet, harp, and violin) which they'll have on the remainder of their tour. It is most definitely something to hear live if you have the chance.
September 22, 2006
New York Daily News Article
Today's New York Daily News includes an article about Hem featuring a bunch of words from Dan about the band's ambition, Sally's perfect voice, song themes, and of course the band's Brooklyn home. You can find a permanent link to this article at the interview archive.
Stereogum.com Article
One of my favorite music blogs Stereogum asks Sally today about ten of her favorite and least favorite things. Go here to read the entry, which also includes some links to songs for download. Why yes, this article is also at the interview archive.
Win a copy of Funnel Cloud
In case for some tragic reason you don't already have Hem's new album, JamBase is giving away 5 copies of Funnel Cloud. Click here for the entry page.
September 14 Los Angeles Show
Watch a video of Hem performing the song "Not California" at their show last week in Los Angeles at The Troubadour. Check Dan kicking in with vocals and Sally turning over to him as if he's never done that audibly before (which he usually doesn't). The video's right here or you can access it through YouTube's site or the 2006 tour archive.
September 20, 2006
New Tour Date
Get ready, West Virginia! Hem is coming your way on October 8 as part of a Mountain Stage show. Check the tour page for details.
April 29 Boston Show Video
Visit the 2006 tour archive or click here to download a new clip of Hem performing the Tom Waits (and Springsteen covered) song "Jersey Girl" with Josh Ritter, who headlined this show. Thanks to Doug for the video! As a reminder, you can see pictures and download a couple other Hem videos from this show that I enjoyed very, very much by clicking on the preview to the left.
September 14 Los Angeles Show
Hem's complete set at the Troubadour last week is now available for download by torrent. After you download the show, try to keep your connection alive for as long as possible so people can continue to access it.
September 18, 2006
September 14 Los Angeles Show
Click on the preview on the left to see even more new pictures (#13-#17) from Hem's stop at The Troubadour in LA including a particularly nice one of the entire band on stage. (Thanks, Dave!) Also, the show's complete setlist is now available. (Thanks, Erik!) Find permanent links to these additions at the tour pictures and 2006 tour archives.
I have been here before and I know the way
I'm happy to announce a new feature at All About Hem: a sitemap. Finally, a chance for me to quote Leave Me Here lyrics in a news heading! Now you can see everything that's here in one place and always be able to quickly find your way to your Hem goodie of choice. It's a menu option on the left, but it's only there on this front page and a select few other pages, so don't be surprised if for at least a little while you don't see the sitemap button everywhere.
"Redwing" Video
There's a video for Hem's song "Redwing!" It's extremely cool and you should watch it right now. The footage really is from the Eveningland recording sessions. See the video below or visit Nettwerk at YouTube. (Nettwerk is Hem's management company.)
September 16, 2006
September 14 Los Angeles Show
Click on the small image to see a new collection of pictures (#4-#12) from Hem's show earlier this week in LA. (Thank you, Paul!) The photos are also accessible through the concert pictures and 2006 tour archives.
Meanings Update
The Funnel Cloud meanings page includes new information for "The Burnt-Over District," "Funnel Cloud," "Too Late To Turn Back Now," and "We'll Meet Along The Way" from the super terrific Drop Spotlight interview mentioned in the previous news update.
September 15, 2006
The Drop Interview
Check out The Drop Spotlight to hear a new interview with Gary Maurer. Hear him talk about the making of Funnel Cloud, the evolution of some of its songs, and the awesomeness of this website (which thereby qualifies this interview as an All About Hem instant favorite). Thanks to Dan Portnoy at The Drop Online for the interview and the kind words. You can find a permanent link to this spot at the interview archive.
September 14 Los Angeles Pictures
Today Bob Hoffnar sent in some photos from the band's stop at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. Click on the preview or visit the tour pictures or 2006 tour archive to see all the photos.
September 12 San Francisco Show
The 2006 tour archive also now includes the setlist for Hem's 9/12 show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Thanks go to Bob for this too!
September 13, 2006
September 12 San Francisco Pictures
Today's behind the scenes pictures installment from Bob finds Hem in San Francisco. Click on the small preview to see some photos of the band getting ready for their concert at the Great American Music Hall. As always, the pictures are also accessible through the pictures and 2006 tour archives.
September 12, 2006
Sept. 9 Portland and Sept. 10 Seattle Pictures
Click on the preview to the left to see a behind the scenes picture from Hem's stop in Seattle on September 10. Plus, there's a new photo (the 4th one) in the Sept. 9 collection posted yesterday. The photos are all also available through the tour pictures archive and 2006 tour archive. Thanks to Bob Hoffnar for the pictures!
September 11, 2006
September 9 Portland Pictures
Click on the small preview to the left or visit the tour pictures archive or 2006 tour archive to see some photos from Hem's September 9, 2006 visit to Portland, OR. They're all from before that night's show at the Alladin Theater. Thanks to pedal steel ace Bob Hoffnar for the pictures!
Stream Funnel Cloud
AOL has Hem's new album Funnel Cloud available to stream in its entirety. Just visit this page and listen. (And then go buy the album!)
June 1 Bloomington Concert Download
Hem's June 1, 2006 show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, IN is now available for download at archive.org. Here's the setlist. Hem generously allows distribution through archive.org, so please follow the policies of distribution to help keep show recordings free and available to everyone. As a reminder, you can see photos from that show through the tour pictures archive or by clicking on the small preview to the left. You can find permanent links to the show download, pictures, and setlist at the 2006 tour archive.
September 7, 2006
New Tour Dates
Two more concerts have been added to the tour page: Oct. 11 in Asheville, NC and Oct. 14 in Annapolis, MD.
Temporary Hiatus
I probably won't be able to update the site until early next week. Everything here is accurate as of Sept. 7, but no doubt additional tour details and other news will arise before I can add it here. While I'll likely be unable to update the site, I'll be checking my email and would be incredibly grateful to receive any and all Hem news, setlists, etc. - just click the contact button on the left. I'll post another update as soon as I can!
September 6, 2006
Order Funnel Cloud
If you're wondering where to buy Hem's new album, here are two suggestions, each with a special bonus. Download the album at iTunes and get a free outtake tune, "In A Barrel At Sea." Order the CD from Hem's store and the CD cover will be autographed by the band (while supplies last). That's right, you now have no excuse not to buy the album right away!
Discography Update
All the details about Hem's new album Funnel Cloud are now on the discography page. That's a picture of the album cover on the left to help you find it in stores and to simply admire (click on it for a larger version).
Lyrics Update
Partially complete for a while, the Funnel Cloud lyrics page finally has all the new songs. The words are included in the album's very pretty liner notes, so get them there too.
New Concert Dates
Visit the tour page for (right now very limited) information about new October shows in these cities: Louisville, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Philadelphia, and Falls Church. Special kudos for Toronto for picking up Hem's first non-festival, full-length show in Canada.
"Reservoir" Live Download
You can hear the song "Reservoir" on Funnel Cloud, and you can also pick up a live version of it from Pitchfork. Visit Pitchfork for a free download of "Reservoir" (scroll down) recorded at one of Hem's shows in February 2006. This is the same live version that was previously available as a free download at Hem's site and that's on the 2006 tour sampler promotional CD.
September 5, 2006
Funnel Cloud Celebration Day
Hem's fourth full length album, the fantastic Funnel Cloud, lands in stores today. Go buy it! I'll be here when you get back!
September 2, 2006
Meanings Update
Thanks to Hem's 3rd studio podcast, the Funnel Cloud meanings page includes new details for the songs The Burnt Over District, Hotel Fire, and I'll Dream Of You Tonight. Incidentally, now that I've heard that podcast (thanks, Barkley!), I have to give it an extra recommendation because while it has some interesting Funnel Cloud information, it also has unexpected treats like vetoed arrangements of a few No Word From Tom songs and a complete Funnel Cloud outtake tune. I guess we'll have to wait until podcast #4 to find out if the 3 guys will ever let Sally out of whatever broom closet they've locked her in so she can join the podcast fun and, you know, not be locked in a tiny room anymore.
Be on the lookout for this nice Funnel Cloud print ad in magazines (click on the preview for a larger version). Just imagine that you're seeing it next week when Funnel Cloud really is in stores and Hem really is on tour.
We Discover For The First Time Ever That I Am Not Perfect
Apparently the links for Hem's great XM Radio interview on the Bob Edwards Show have not been working since I transitioned All About Hem to this new website address in July. So if you've tried accessing it recently, the audio files are available again now. Sorry for the error! If you ever find any broken links or missing files at the site, do let me know because I probably don't know about it and could easily fix it.
September 1, 2006
More New Concert Dates
Visit the tour page for details about all these new shows: 9/20 Nashville, 9/25 St. Louis, 9/28 Madison, 10/4 Atlanta, and 10/7 Birmingham.
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Tour Media Extravaganza
MPR Radio Performance
RSS Feed
Win a copy of Funnel Cloud
September 14 Los Angeles Show
I have been here before and I know the way
"Redwing" Video
Meanings Update
"Reservoir" Live Download