HFStival Voting and Black Cat Show

Hello friends,

We hope you all are well and fancying the summer so far. We're spending much of it working on a new record that we're really very excited about. Hopefully, it will be ready for you to spin and enjoy by the end of the year. But you know how these things can go. ;-)

We know many of you keep in touch with us in other ways too, but there are a couple of big items to make sure you are aware of if you aren't already.

HFStival Battle to Break Out
The Beanstalk Library is one of 40 finalists in a contest to open the mainstage of this year's HFStival, September 17, at Merriweather Post Pavilion, which will also include The Avett Brothers, Flogging Molly, Dr. Dog, and others. We don't usually end up competing in too many "battles," but we thought this one was too good to pass up. So we would like to encourage you to help us.

In this round, the 40 bands are being whittled down to 9 by a voting process that YOU can participate in by visiting the contest's site, checking the circle next to The Beanstalk Library (listed under T, not B) and clicking the "Vote" button. Voting will remain open until one week from today, Friday July 8, at Midnight EST. Wherever you are in the world, it would mean so much to us to have you vote and to spread the word among your families, friends, co-workers, and other spheres of influence. Thanks in advance and we'll keep you posted.

Black Cat
On Tuesday, August 2, the band will headline the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th St. NW, Wash. DC). We're excited to be back east of the river at such a beloved, storied institution playing an ALL AGES show. Opening the show will be an amazing singer and songwriter named Chris Mills. We highly recommend you check out his latest release 'Heavy Years: 2000-2010' and get familiar with his excellent music before the show.

The Black Cat Backstage is a fairly small venue so please consider purchasing tickets in advance. Facebook users can RSVP here. This is going to be a great night of music--don't miss it!

It's been very nice chatting. Stay cool. Take care of yourselves and yours and we'll be back in touch soon.

Love always,
The Beanstalk Library