My Morning Jacket

Is it too early to make New Year's Eve plans? I already know that this is where I want to be:

I simply can't think of a better way to ring in 2009.

MMJ's newest studio effort, Evil Urges, was released on June 10th. I've been playing it incessantly - yes, that's including "Highly Suspicious", despite all the thumbs-down comments we keep getting on our video of the song from their Houston show in March. It's an unexpected piece of brilliance featuring more than a few nods to TAFKAP. A little goofy, sure, but how could you possibly not grin at lyrics like "peanut butter pudding surprise/Pulitzer prize"?

Update: Want to know what MMJ played during their late-night set at Bonnaroo this year? Check out the setlist after the jump - but be warned...I almost became physically ill when I saw it. Can't believe I missed such a stellar set!

My Morning Jacket debuted two songs off of their new album Evil Urges to a national audience when they took the stage on Saturday Night Live this last weekend. They tore through versions of "I'm Amazed" and "Evil Urges" during the hour-and-a-half sketch comedy program. I know most of you were glued to the TV at 11:30 on a Saturday night, and not off doing something social, but for those of you were out on the town here is a chance to see what you missed.

This album is going to be outstanding!

My Morning Jacket - I'm Amazed

Check out the video for "Evil Urges" from SNL after the jump

Last month, the Breakfast On Tour crew attended My Morning Jacket's show in Houston at Verizon Wireless Theater. During the show they played through many of their classics, but they also debuted 8 of the new songs from their yet-to-be-released album Evil Urges. We decided to capture all of those songs on video so that MMJ's die-hard fans could get a taste of what was in store for them upon the CD's release in June. As expected, those videos received a lot of attention! Apparently so much attention that it caused My Morning Jacket to release the title track off of their new album 2 months early.

See what MMJ had to say, and download "Evil Urges" after the jump

My Morning Jacket and Yo La Tengo made a pre-SxSW stop at Houston's Verizon Wireless Theater on Monday, March 10. BOTheads Eggs, Cereal, and Toast were on hand to participate in the action. Read the full show review after the jump

My Morning Jacket

Yo La Tengo

Houston played host to My Morning Jacket and Yo La Tengo on March 10th, 2008. It was MMJ's first show since finishing up their new album, Evil Urges. It provided the opportunity for MMJ to showcase many of the songs off their upcoming disc.

Setlist (new songs in bold):

Evil Urges
Off The Record
Gideon
I'm Amazed
What A Wonderful Man
Highly Suspicious
Thank You Too
Golden
Sec Walkin
Way He Sings
Wordless Chorus
Aluminum Park
One Big Holiday
Run Thru
Smokin From Shootin
Touch Me Part 2

E:
Dondante
Lay Low
Mahgeetah
Anytime

Click here to see videos of all the new songs!

We have to admit, we're a little jealous of the lucky folks who are attending Langerado this weekend, but we're consoled by the fact that this is going to be a bombass week musically in Houston. Plus, Toast will be flying down from Lincoln to join the festivities.

Upcoming shows in the Houston area:

Thu Mar 6
They Might Be Giants at the Meridian
Show starts at 9; tickets are $20.

Beach House and Papercuts at Walter's On Washington
Show starts at 9; tickets are $8 in advance/$10 day of show.

Fri Mar 7
Wilco with John Doe at Verizon Wireless Theater
Show starts at 8; tickets are sold out, biatch.

Spoonfed Tribe at Last Concert Cafe
Show starts at 11; tickets are $12.

Sideshow Tramps and Shotgun Whiskey at Dan Electro's
Show starts at 9:30; tickets are $8.

Sat Mar 8
Risky Bizness party at the Thunderdome Warehouse
Featuring The Fluokids, The Factory Party, Spain Colored Orange, and several DJs to keep you movin'.
The event will go from 9pm - 5am; tickets are $10. The Thunderdome Warehouse is located at 3020 Garrow Street; check out Houston Press's event description for more information.

The Black Math Experiment at The Mink/Backroom
Show starts at 9; tickets are $6 21+/$8 under 21.

Ian Moore at Continental Club
Show starts at 11; tickets are probably $10.

Full listing after the jump

Today the SxSW Music Conference announced their full list of showcasing artists. There are hundreds and hundreds of acts that are going to be making their way to Austin next month for the world renowned multi-media conference. I included the full list after the break for any of you music nerds who need to read every band (like me). For those of you who just want to see some highlights, check out the tags for this post. Also, for all of you Houston readers, I went ahead and bolded all of the bands that are coming from the Bayou City (congrats guys!).

2008 Showcasing Artists for the SxSW Music Conference:

Bonnaroo finally announced their line-up! The 2008 edition of the music and arts festival is set to take place June 12th through the 15th at the same farm we all know and love in Manchester, Tennessee. This year's headliners include Pearl Jam, Metallica, Kanye West, Phil Lesh & Friends and Jack Johnson. Other standout acts are festival veterans My Morning Jacket, The Allman Brothers Band, Umphrey's McGee and Yonder Mountain String Band as well as Bonnaroo virgins Vampire Weekend, Talib Kweli, Willie Nelson and The Raconteurs. The Comedy Tent is also making a return this year with David Cross, Zach Galifinakis and Brian Posehn among others.

Check out the initial line-up

At last years Lollapalooza festival everybody was instructed to bring their recording gear of choice (cell phone, digital camera, hand-held recorder) to My Morning Jacket's afternoon set. At the opportune time, a 'special guest' was to come out on stage to announce when everybody was to start recording. After the festival, Current TV took all of the footage and made it into this:

Current did a really good job with this video. Of course the special guest was a given, being Perry Farrell's festival and all. I hope that they continue to do these "All Eyes" segments because they are quite enjoyable. Feel free to let us know what you think of the video.

The lineup for the 2008 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was announced Monday. The ninth installment of this hipster fest will take place April 25-27 outside of Indio, CA.

Festival poster and more Coachella info after the jump