September 2026 NEWSLETTER

I think maybe I should look at my New Year's resolutions before the holidays come whizzing by and smack us all on the proverbial ass, again.  I know there is a scientific explanation for why time flies as we age, but holy hell, I didn't expect warp speed at this point. 

Anyway, it's September and it's still technically summer, but it's fall as far as I'm concerned, and it's my favorite season.  I'm a big fan of cooler, moderate temperatures and disappearing humidity (and with that, those pesky mosquitoes that love to buzz my ears when I'm outside). 

But new beginnings tend to correlate with the start of fall.  Here in Madison, our son started his first year of college today, so my wife and I are empty nesters even though our man-child still lives at home.  Football season is upon us, much to the chagrin of my wife, and after about a month, much to the chagrin of yours truly after my Giants start 0-4 again (they really won't this time, or so I'm promised by a lot of pundits--uh-oh).  And I'm going to have less of a prostate after tomorrow, something I've documented here and that I'm looking forward to having in the rear view mirror.  

Otherwise, we're working some great fall tours, and a few killer new releases from our regulars. So please do support these folks--buy and stream their music and most importantly, go see them live.  As I've always said, seeing live music is good for the soul.  Thanks for listening and have a great month!  -- Mike @ MJM

Upcoming new releases

Brian Lisik--....presents The Slovak Club(October 30)-In spite of …presents The Slovak Club’s somewhat haphazard beginnings, the songs have surprising synergy and are trademark Lisik in their tight, succinct arrangements and unnervingly direct lyrical content. Lisik once again called upon the legendary ears of  producer Don Dixon (REM, The Smithereens, Gin Blossoms, Counting Crows, Marshall Crenshaw and Lisik’s Gudbye Stoopid Whirled and Hotsy Totsy! albums) to mix the collection. 
Website: www.brianlisik.com
Tour dates: www.brianlisik.com/shows

Badfish--Watch Your Mouth (October 30) 
After 25 years of channeling Sublime, Badfish is finally putting its own name on the songs. On October 30, the Rhode Island band will release Watch Your Mouth — its first full-length album of original music — on Ineffable Records.  Watch Your Mouth is the culmination of a singles run that has pulled in millions of streams--in particular "F You Pay Me" (with Grieves) and "High with You" (with Little Stranger)--and has slid seamlessly into the live set alongside Sublime staples.
Website: www.badfish.com
Tour dates: www.badfish.com/tour

Previously announced upcoming releases
Ned Hill--Saw Jesus at the Park(September 18)
Website: www.facebook.com/NedHillUSA/

Recent releases
Josh Joplin Group--Useful Music (The Silver Anniversary Sessions)
Website: www.joshjoplingroup.com
Tour dates: www.joshjoplingroup.com/shows

The Wildwoods--"Grenadine Red" (single)
Website: www.thewildwoodsband.comTour dates: www.thewildwoodsband.com/shows

Companies we currently partner with:
Rounder/Concord Records—We are currently working tour press for Concord Records and Rounder Records --  including some of Rounder's rising stars such as I'm With Her, Ken Pomeroy, John R. Miller, and Bella White.  On the Concord side, we are working with TajMo (Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo'), esperanza spalding, Hiromi, Butcher Brown, andLindsey Stirling.  There are always recent releases that these artists are supporting, so we have hyperlinked their respective online media kits.  

All Eyes Media--We have partnered with Nashville based PR company All Eyes Media to work tour press for rising star in the Americana/country/bluegrass/jam band realm, guitarist, singer, songwriter and amazing performer Daniel Donato and his band/brand, Cosmic Country.  DDCC just released their first live album, Ryman to Robert's, a performance that was recorded in August 2025 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
www.alleyesmedia.com

On tour
Chris Knight
www.chrisknight.net/tour

Pure Prairie League
www.pureprairieleague.com/tour-dates

Red Wanting Blue
www.redwantingblue.com/tour

Cowboy Mouth
www.cowboymouth.com/tour-dates.html

Cowboy Junkies
www.cowboyjunkies.com/tour

David Wilcox
www.davidwilcox.com/shows

Church of Cash
www.churchofcashmusic.com/shows 

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