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APRIL 30, 2009: HUGE SALE GOING ON NOW IN THE ONLINE STORE!
In preparation for the new album and its accompanying merchandise, TheElms.net is having a huge sale in the ONLINE STORE! Room must be made in the store for all the exciting new items that will arrive later this Summer!

ALL TEE SHIRTS ARE NOW UNDER $10! These designs include the famous "Skully" tee, as well as official European tour tees, "The Chess Hotel" tour tees, and much more. Hooded fleece sweatshirts are under $15, and baseball hats are under $8! There's never been a better time to stock up on THE ELMS swag. Head over to the ONLINE STORE now and start shopping!
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APRIL 20, 2009: SEVERAL PRE-ALBUM RELEASE FEST SHOWS ANNOUNCED!
THE ELMS have announced several festival shows for Summer 2009. These dates will preceed the arrival of the band's new album, which has a late-August expected release date. These dates will be the first handful of shows that THE ELMS have performed since creating their new album, and their first shows since February. Expect to hear many new songs at these shows!

More dates will be added in the coming weeks, including several exciting homestate shows that will coincide with the new album release. For complete list of dates, go HERE. Stay tuned for further Summer dates and Fall 2009 tour plans!
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MARCH 30, 2009: NEW INTERVIEW WITH OWEN AT GREATERTHAN...
Brand-new online magazine GreaterThan has done an insightful new interview with Owen Thomas of THE ELMS. In the piece, Owen discusses the new album, the making of "The Chess Hotel", the modern music business, and much more. Go HERE to read the interview now.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2009: NEW ALBUM RECORDING PROCESS TO BE STREAMED LIVE!
Beginning on Monday, February 23 at 10amEST, THE ELMS will begin the recording process for their next studio album, due in Summer 2009! TheElms.net is happy to announce that the entire recording process will be streamed LIVE here at THE ELMS' Official Website! Using the player on the homepage, you'll be able to watch the band as they create the most ambitious album of their lives so far, with an estimated 18 new songs to be recorded! THE ELMS' recording sessions are notoriously spirited, so you won't want to miss any of the happenings.

We'll see you back here at TheElms.net on February 23! Be sure to sign up on the official email list HERE to be reminded when the stream begins!
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JANUARY 15, 2009: SHORT FEBRUARY MINI-TOUR ANNOUNCED!
Beginning on February 7 in Nashville, THE ELMS will embark on a short midwestern U.S. tour in order to shake off the holiday dust before entering the recording studio in late February. The tour dates will be a part of the Everything Burns Tour with Lights Resolve and Shirock.

THE ELMS will spend most of February and March recording their new album. Big announcements are coming very soon about the recording and release of the next album, which promises to be the most ambitious recording that THE ELMS have offered to date. Thom discusses the beginnings of pre-production for the album in his most recent BLOG. If you haven't already, you'll certainly want to be on the band's MAILING LIST to be kept up-to-date on all the most recent news!

THE ELMS' FEBRUARY 2009 TOUR DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
February 7 - Nashville, TN. 12th & Porter.
February 8 - Cincinnati, OH. 20th Century Theatre.
February 9 - Columbus, OH. The Basement.
February 10 - Indianapolis, IN. Irving Theatre.
February 13 - Muncie, IN. Dill St. Bar & Grille.
(Full details on all shows can be obtained at the LIVE page.)
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JANUARY 6, 2009: "PROMISES" RELEASED FOR STREAMING ON MYSPACE!
Since THE ELMS are back in the swing of studio work, they wanted to offer you a chance to listen to an unreleased track to tide you over until the new album is ready! The studio version of "Promises" is now available for streaming at the band's MYSPACE site, so head over to listen now!

"Promises" has been a part of THE ELMS' live repertoire since 2007, and this version of the song was tracked and mixed in early 2008.
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JANUARY 6, 2009: THE ELMS TO PERFORM AT 2009 SxSW FESTIVAL!
THE ELMS are pleased to announce that they will perform, along with hundreds of other modern acts, at the 2009 South By Southwest music festival in Austin, TX this March. This will be the band's first return to Austin since touring there in support of THE CHESS HOTEL in late Summer '06.

Details and exact location for THE ELMS' set will be announced within the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
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NOVEMBER 23, 2008: NEW & ALBUM SONGS PLAYED ON NOVEMBER TOUR STOPS...
THE ELMS' final shows of their November 2008 tour commence this week, and the shows thusfar have seen the band rip through songs from each of their albums, as well as brand-new tunes and select covers. Be sure to catch one of THE ELMS' final few dates of 2008 to see which tunes the band will roll out next!

Songs performed on THE ELMS' 2008 fall tour dates:

BACK TO INDIANA
BLACK PEACH
BRING ME YOUR TEA
HEY, HEY
I AM THE WORLD
LIFEBOAT
NOTHIN' TO DO WITH LOVE
ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD
SHE'S COLD!
SPEAKING IN TONGUES
THE SHAKE
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN'
THE TOWERS & THE TRAINS
THE WAY I WILL
THIS IS HOW THE WORLD WILL END
UNLESS GOD APPEARS FIRST
WHO PUTS ROCK & ROLL IN YOUR BLOOD?
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OCTOBER 22, 2008: GREAT NEW INTERVIEW WITH TRACER MAGAZINE POSTED!
TRACER MAGAZINE has posted a new interview with THE ELMS that was conducted just before the band's set at the Midpoint Music Festival last month. This interview was one of the rare times that the entire band weighed in on subjects ranging from new music to the politics of inter-band relationships.

Read the Tracer interview HERE!
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OCTOBER 20, 2008: MORE NOVEMBER TOUR DETAILS REVEALED...
TheElms.net has received inquiries regarding THE ELMS' 2008 fall tour dates and whether the band will be headlining the dates. Many of the shows will be shared bills with the excellent MIKE DUNN AND THE KINGS OF NEW ENGLAND.

Here's the clarified news: On all remaining 2008 tour dates, THE ELMS will either be headlining or co-headlining, and full-length sets (50 minutes or more) can be expected at all dates. All times on the LIVE page of this site are listed to give you plenty of arrival time to see THE ELMS' set at each tour date. If you arrive by the time given on this site, you'll have plenty of time to ensure seeing THE ELMS' entire set!

The band are thrilled to return to the road this November, so don't miss THE ELMS live this fall!
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OCTOBER 20, 2008: THE ELMS GO "OFF THE RECORD" WITH INDIANAPOLIS STAR!
Moments after performing on the Bob & Tom Radio Show on October 6, Owen Thomas sat down with rock reporter David Lindquist of The Indianapolis Star to talk about the inception of the band's new single, "This Is How The World Will End." Video of this interview, along with behind-the-scenes footage of the band performing on the radio show, are available by clicking HERE. Check it!
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OCTOBER 18, 2008: BRAND-NEW LIMITED EDITION ITEMS IN THE STORE!
Several exciting new items have been made available in THE ELMS' ONLINE STORE! Available now are one-of-a-kind tour posters from two concert dates in 2008. These posters are very limited in quantity, and are a true unique collector's item for fans of THE ELMS. The designs were created by long-time friend and collaborator with the band, Marshall Jones.

Also added to the store is the official t-shirt from the band's recent inaugural tour of Europe. This shirt, too, is very limited in quantity and will not be re-printed once all have sold. Own the shirt that accompanied THE ELMS on their first trip overseas!

Don't miss your chance to own some of this excellent merchandise that represents an historic year for THE ELMS! Enter the online store by clicking HERE now!
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OCTOBER 7, 2008: "WORLD WILL END" HITS ALL DIGITAL RETAILERS OCT 14!
On October 14 2008, THE ELMS' brand-new digital maxi-single, "THIS IS HOW THE WORLD WILL END", will release on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, and all other mainstream digital retailers. The tracklisting for the maxi-single will be largely similar to the one available now at TheElms.net, except the music video for the title track is available only on the version of the maxi-single at TheElms.net's OFFICIAL STORE.

Tracklisting for "THIS IS HOW THE WORLD WILL END" Maxi-Single:
(via digital retailers other than the Official Store at TheElms.net)

1.) This Is How The World Will End (Studio Version)
2.) This Is How The World Will End (Acoustic Version)
3.) Interview track with Owen Thomas.
4.) The Shake
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008: THE ELMS TO APPEAR ON BOB & TOM RADIO SHOW.
On Monday October 6, THE ELMS will appear on the popular Bob & Tom Radio Show, broadcast from rock radio station Q95 WFBQ in Indianapolis. The band will perform two songs, including their brand-new single, "THIS IS HOW THE WORLD WILL END", in addition to being interviewed on the show. The band's segment begins at 10am.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear THE ELMS perform the new single live, as well as hear the boys discuss present and future plans. Listen on the radio or online HERE.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008: THE ELMS ROCK FARM AID 2008!
On September 20, THE ELMS joined Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, The Pretenders, and more at Farm Aid 2008 at the Comcast Center outside Boston, MA. The band performed a short afternoon set, and rejoined the performers onstage during Willie Nelson's set for a performance of "I'll Fly Away."

Farm Aid 2008 was broadcast in its entirety on DirecTV's channel 101, and included THE ELMS' recorded performances and an interview with Owen Thomas.

For more details on Farm Aid and American family farming, go HERE.

Owen and Nathan join Willie, Neil, John, and Dave at the Farm Aid 2008 press conference.
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SEPTEMBER 16 , 2008: BIG NEWS! "THIS IS HOW THE WORLD WILL END" DIGITAL MAXI-SINGLE RELEASED!
THE ELMS are extremely proud to announce the release of their brand-new digital single, "THIS IS HOW THE WORLD WILL END", for download exclusively through their official website, TheElms.net! This is no ordinary release, and the band has prepared an incredible package for you, all for only $3.99!

The special maxi-single includes the official studio version of "This Is How The World Will End", as well as an acoustic version of the song! Also, THE ELMS' rollicking new track, "The Shake", will be included in the package as a B-side! Additionally, the set will feature an exclusive interview track with Owen Thomas about the writing and creation of these new songs, amongst other band-related details...

As if that weren't enough, the single release includes a stellar new music video for "This Is How The World Will End." The enormously affecting clip was created by Luke Renner, who also directed THE ELMS' "Nothin' To Do With Love" video. The video highlights the cause of global poverty, with footage shot by Luke himself during his various humanitarian travels abroad. The video is sure to compel you, as it did the members of THE ELMS when they saw the footage for the first time. The story of the video's creation is a very organic one, and more news will emerge about it in the near future. To say the very least, it is an incredibly bold statement for the band, and the treatment of the video is groundbreaking.

The maxi-single package will be available worldwide only at TheElms.net, and a portion of profits from the single will benefit ongoing midwestern flood relief through the American Red Cross. Click HERE to purchase now!
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AUGUST 28, 2008: INDY: THE ELMS TO PERFORM ON NBC TOMORROW!
On Friday, August 29, THE ELMS will perform their new song, "This Is How The World Will End" on Indianapolis' NBC television station WTHR 13 during their morning show. The band will perform at approximately 6:15am (early!), and will also be interviewed during the segment. Some of you may have noticed "...World Will End" accompanying a new campaign on the station aimed at highlighting various economic and personal struggles facing midwestern residents in the present day.

TheElms.net will secure video of the band's performance that will go live online in the next few days. THE ELMS will also make a major announcement on the show, so be sure to return here to TheElms.net very soon for some exciting new information! If you haven't already, sign up for the band's mailing list HERE to be notified of all the news first!
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AUGUST 21, 2008: SETLISTS FROM THE NETHERLANDS!
To conclude their run of European shows, THE ELMS performed two special hour-long sets at the Flevo Festival in Bussloo, Holland on August 14 and 15. The first was a mainstage performance, and the second was an intimate set on the festival's encore stage to a capacity crowd of 1000.

Setlist for 8.14.08 in Bussloo, Holland, was as follows:

SHE'S COLD!
NOTHIN' TO DO WITH LOVE
SPEAKING IN TONGUES
WHO PUTS ROCK & ROLL IN YOUR BLOOD?
BRING ME YOUR TEA
LIFEBOAT
ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD
HEY, HEY

And the setlist for 8.15.08:

I AM THE WORLD
NOTHIN' TO DO WITH LOVE
LIFEBOAT
SPEAKING IN TONGUES
AULD LANG SYNE (Thom Solo)
THE WAY I WILL
MY GENERATION
HEY, HEY
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AUGUST 10, 2008: SETLIST FROM OREBRO, SWEDEN!
THE ELMS performed their first-ever European show on August 9 at the Frizon Festival in Orebro, Sweden. The band relied heavily on songs from their three studio albums, and performed two of their favorite covers for the audience. For more info on the show, see Owen's BLOG!

Setlist for 8.9.08, in Orebro, Sweden, was as follows:

HEY, HEY
NOTHIN' TO DO WITH LOVE
SPEAKING IN TONGUES
WHO PUTS ROCK & ROLL IN YOUR BLOOD?
BRING ME YOUR TEA
SHE'S COLD!
YOU SAVED ME
COME TO ME
MY GENERATION
LIFEBOAT
ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD

Encore:
THE WAY I WILL
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JUNE 23, 2008: SETLIST FROM JUNE 19 IN TERRE HAUTE, IN.
THE ELMS began their Summer 2008 touring season on June 19 with a stop at The Verve in Terre Haute, IN. The band premiered two new songs at the show, which they also performed at their shows on June 20 and 21.

Setlist for June 19, 2008 in Terre Haute, IN, was as follows:

THIS IS HOW THE WORLD WILL END
THE SHAKE*
NOTHIN' TO DO WITH LOVE
UNLESS GOD APPEARS FIRST*
A MIRACLE
WHO PUTS ROCK & ROLL IN YOUR BLOOD?
BRING ME YOUR TEA
THE TOWERS & THE TRAINS
BLACK PEACH
THE WAY I WILL
SPEAKING IN TONGUES
BACK TO INDIANA
ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD

* denotes live premiere.
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JUNE 16, 2008: MONOFILM 002 ADDED TO VIDEO PAGE!
A brand-new MONOFILM from THE ELMS has now been posted in the VIDEO section. For those of you who don't know, the MONOFILM videos are a special series of acoustic performances by THE ELMS, filmed in April 2008, and showcasing the band's newest songs in a very stripped-down light. The first MONOFILM was released last month, and has been wonderfully received by viewers.

Go HERE to view MONOFILM 002 now!
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MAY 30, 2008: NEW INTERVIEW WITH THOM ON INDYSTAR.COM...
Last weekend, Thom Daugherty of THE ELMS was interviewed in The Indianapolis Star, giving his thoughts about guitar playing, history, and even the Guitar Hero video game. Thom was interviewed with four other prominent Indiana-based guitar players for the article.

For the full transcript, and accompanying video, go HERE.
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MAY 16, 2008: HUGE SALE GOING ON IN THE ONLINE STORE...
JUST ANNOUNCED! THE ELMS' Official Online STORE is having a fantastic sale on some of the band's most popular t-shirts from the last couple years! These shirts, now in their final printing, were sold at shows and online during THE ELMS' touring in support of THE CHESS HOTEL. Until now, these items were sold for $20 -- but are now available in the STORE for under $15! Also available in the store now is a limitied-edition serigraph live show poster from THE ELMS' final Indianapolis show of 2006. A true collector's item! Also introduced is the "Skully" tee, a super-cool new shirt design that's part heavy metal, part hilarity.

Head over to the STORE now to stock up on your super-cool swag from THE ELMS at over 20% off original prices! Don't miss your final chance to get your hands on these excellent t-shirts.
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MAY 15, 2008: THE ELMS TO PERFORM AT 2008 MONOLITH FESTIVAL!
THE ELMS will join Band Of Horses, Avett Brothers, Vampire Weekend, and many more at the 2008 Monolith Festival, to be held September 13-14 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside Denver, CO. THE ELMS' set will be in the afternoon on Sunday the 14th, and will be just one stop of many on the band's Summer tour.

Full details on the show can be obtained at the LIVE section of this site. Don't miss THE ELMS at Monolith 2008!
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MAY 15, 2008: THE ELMS REVEAL MONOFILM SERIES...
THE ELMS are pleased to reveal their exciting series of performance videos, entitled MONOFILMS! MONOFILMS are the band's simple, one-take acoustic performances of brand-new songs, all filmed in the band's hometown of Seymour, IN. MONOFILMS will be released monthly from now until the end of Summer 2008. Let these films introduce you to the freshest songs by THE ELMS in their most simple stages...

MONOFILM 001 is now available for viewing at the VIDEO page. Check it! And get on the mailing list at the CONTACT page to be alerted to the arrival of the next MONOFILM!
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MAY 15, 2008: "THE SHAKE" TO BE FEATURED ON EA'S NHL 2009 GAME...
THE ELMS' brand-new, as-yet-unreleased track "The Shake" will be included on the soundtrack to EA Sports' NHL 2009 video game! The game will be available for play on most modern gaming platforms, including PC, PlayStation3, and XBox360. Planned release date for the game is early fall.
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