Exciting news to share...?

[oistheone]

I'm sure a million threads will pop up before I finish typing this, but MMJ just tweeted:

"Exciting news to share. Tune in Tuesday at 11am EDT for more detail. See you all tomorrow..."

Let the speculation begin!!!

[mjk73]

More shows...hopefully.

[layin low]

T5 Box set?

MMJ Fest?

Carl giving free lessons on how to play slide guitar?

[oistheone]

I know I'm setting myself up for disappointment, but with the Circuital tour/promotional blitz officially over, think this could be the T5 box set announcement at last? The timing would certainly make sense.

Or maybe another sweet spring/summer tour coming?

Big one-off show?

[Cameron]

probably more shows.  in my dream world Jim would be openeing for eddie vedder on his tour that is going to be announced very soon.

[subinai]

just saw this on FB.

i think it'll be the box set.

[Swedgin]

Forecastle has a press release tomorrow at 11AM as well.

From Facebook:
THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL
Did I mention that tomorrow, in a crowded room, we'll be hosting a press conference? Tuesday, 11 a.m. Tune in.

[oistheone]

Damn... I'd say that's a lock to be the announcement!

Forecastle is produced by the same companies as Bonnaroo. I wonder if we can expect them at both fests this year? Hopefully this Forecastle announcement is just the beginning of a massive summer festival date-unleashing.

[layin low]

Forecastle has a press release tomorrow at 11AM as well.

From Facebook:
THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL
Did I mention that tomorrow, in a crowded room, we'll be hosting a press conference? Tuesday, 11 a.m. Tune in.

Yeah, I'd say Swedgin has it spot on. Times are the same and everything. Damn. Was really hoping T5 box set, and now I'm going to have to try and figure out if I can afford this festival!!

[BigHerm]

In order of excitement:

1a) Solo Album
1b) T5
...
54) Festival Announcement

I'm going with 54. :(

[tdb810]

hot diggity!

[APR]

probably more shows.  in my dream world Jim would be openeing for eddie vedder on his tour that is going to be announced very soon.

Fired up for the news tomorrow.  The above thought just blew my mind.  One can only hope.  Eddie's tour dates were just announced.

[Penny Lane]

probably more shows.  in my dream world Jim would be openeing for eddie vedder on his tour that is going to be announced very soon.

i have a dream about Jim and Eddie Vedder, too! ...it's a different sort of dream *sigh*

[MikeR1390]

https://twitter.com/#/forecastle/status/160032192574128128

Not to jump the gun or anything, but I am honestly surprised it has taken them this long to play Forecastle...

[gardenparty]

Glen Hansard is opening the Ed dates again.

so... Hello Forecastle!

i want T5

[mahgeetah]

Is this the "news?" How long has this been on the main page? Haven't been on the website in a few weeks in order to take notice....

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/gogo/guthrie-project-%E2%80%9Cnew-multitudes%E2%80%9D-to-be-released-on-february-28/#more-2799

GUTHRIE PROJECT "NEW MULTITUDES" TO BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 28

Like a cadre of musical brothers finally coalescing after years on the road apart, Yim Yames has joined forces with Jay Farrar (Son Volt, Gob Iron, Uncle Tupelo), Will Johnson (Centro-matic, South San Gabriel), and Anders Parker (Varnaline, Gob Iron) to gratefully deliver New Multitudes, an intimate interpretation of American icon and musical legend Woody Guthrie's previously unrecorded lyrics.

Set to coincide with the centennial celebration of Woody Guthrie's birth year, New Multitudes will be released on February 28, 2012 by Rounder Records as a 12 track release and a 24 track limited edition. The limited edition features original Guthrie lyric sheets, the 12 track release, and 12 additional compositions recorded by Farrar and Parker. The album will also be available on vinyl.

Please visit the New Multitudes Facebook page: facebook.com/newmultitudes to hear "Old L.A." from the album, featuring Anders Parker on lead vocal. "Like" the page to receive updates including interview footage, live performance video, etc.

The band will hit the road for a select run of dates in March.

March 6 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
March 7 – Music Box – Los Angeles, CA
March 9 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
March 10 – Showbox – Seattle, WA
March 12 – The Birchmere – Alexandria, VA
March 13 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
March 14 – Webster Hall – New York, NY
March 16 – Paradise – Boston, MA

Under the invitation of Nora Guthrie, Woody's daughter, to tour the Guthrie archives, each of the four songwriters were offered the chance to plumb and mine the plethora of notebooks, scratch pads, napkins, etc. for anything that might inspire them to lend their voices and give the words new life. "These guys worked on an amazing group of lyrics, much of it culled from Woody's times in LA. Lyric wise, it's a part of the story that is still mostly unknown. From Woody's experiences on LA's skid row to his later years in Topanga Canyon, they are uniquely intimate, and relate two distinctly emotional periods in his life."

The spirit of Guthrie may have been involved in more ways than one, as all four songwriters mentioned the immediate connection to the songs they chose, or as they would suggest, "chose them." The writing came together quickly, as if the mischief muse who originally penned them latched himself to each writer's grey matter upon first contact.

Musically, it is this sense of collaboration that makes New Multitudes not just another trite and traditional acoustic regurgitation of back porch blues. From the ragged jangle of its opening track, "Hoping Machine", the loping lilt of "Fly High", the floorboard stomp of "No Fear", to the lush warmth and sudden sonic gut punch of "My Revolutionary Mind" the cohorts deliver a lesson in discovering a song's sweet spot. It's the function and preparedness of each artist's dogged work ethic gleaned the old-fashion way; veracious songs, road weary odometers, and sweat stained live shows, all attributes of the man they are honoring.

[Fully]

That's been on the main page for at least a week or two. Probably not the announcement.

[e_wind]

Not that there was any question, but I have just confirmed they are playing. Not that there was any doubt

On my phone = repeating myself

[Seeker]

FYI Glen Hansard is supporting Eddie Vedder again. It is on the Swell Season site.

[evilurges86]

Maybe one of them is preggers