The Murder - 'Til Death

I’m writing this having just returned from the post office, dropping off the materials for our upcoming album, “‘Til Death”.

I’m really proud of how the album came out. The four of us got together and really gave it our all, and I think the end result is a great party oriented, sing along record! It’s going to be out April 20th on limited edition vinyl, and includes a free digital download so you can get the best of both worlds!

To celebrate, we’re releasing “Streets of Boston“, the first single off the album as a free digital download, so check it out, enjoy it and pass it along to your friends to check out as well! You’ll also get added to our email list to keep updated on the newest developments in the world of The Murder!

We’ll be posting more information about this in the coming weeks, so keep checking back often! Hopefully you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it!

Ron Holbrook Benefit

For the third year running, 2 Nights of Boston’s finest punk bands will get together to raise money for the family of our fallen friend Ron Holbrook. The Welch Boys, Ron’s old band, will be playing both nights.

Kicking off on Saturday, February 13th there will be performances from some amazing bands, including Burning Streets, The Beantown Boozehounds, Snipes, Drago and Dead Friends.

The following night, Sunday, February 14th brings the long awaited return of The Blue Bloods, as well as the CD Release for Refuse Resist’s new album “SOCIALIZED”. Rounding out the lineup will be local favorites Ashers and The Murder, as well as Full Powered Halo. Treat your valentine to something truly special this year by bringing them to the show!

All proceeds from the door as well as 50% of Refuse Resist’s CD sales go to the family of Ron Holbrook.

Check out the Facebook Event Page! See you there!

Anti-Flag

So Anti-Flag is coming to my city tonight. They’re playing down the street, at The Paradise. If I were a more violent person I might consider going down there and pulling the same type of number some locals pulled on Moby the last time he played the ‘dise…

Seriously though, is anyone else as sick of Anti-Flag as I am? I mean, besides their tired angry liberal bullshit and promote an anti-capitalist stance while they play festivals with corporate sponsors and sell music and merchandise, for a time on a major label… It’s just foolishness. I’m glad they’ve found an angle to help them sell records and get their message across, I just wish it wasn’t so hypocritical…

I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels this way: Check out this post from SomethingAwful.com, Garbage Day: Anti-Flag

I’ll be the first to admit, I used to like Anti-Flag… I was also 16, so please forgive me… What happened? I grew up, got a job and moved out of mommy and daddy’s house… Maybe someday, they’ll do the same.

Oh yeah, and Justin Sane looks like a retarded Pee Wee Herman.

Well, we’re not even a month into 2010, and things are already turning out great! I’m really happy to announce that The Murder has signed with Babysitting Calamity as our exclusive booking agency!

We join the ranks of some fantastic local acts, including The Swaggerin’ Growlers and Faulty Conscience, and are looking forward to a HUGE year of touring and travel. We plan on expanding our regional base to extend throughout all of New England and down the East Coast, as well as gaining heightened visibility at festivals and tours both local and nationwide!

If you would like more information on this, why don’t you check out the official press release!

If you would like to book us for any upcoming events, please contact Chestnut at 1 (617) 299-9688, Chestnut@BabysittingCalamity.com or at www.BabysittingCalamity.com!

When I started The Murder I felt like I was charging against the wind, that a conservative punk band would be nothing but ostracized and criticized, and it truly fills my heart with joy to realize how many conservative punks (and conservatives in general) there are in Massachusetts. And not just people hiding underground either. Members of high profile Boston bands, both past and present, radio personalities, and others… Not that fame and recognition makes anyone better than anyone else, because it certianly doesn’t, but it’s nice to know that people are beginning to lose their fear of criticism and are speaking out for what is right, even though it might not be popular, especially in one of the bluest states (at least for now) in the union… I feel like a movement was started this past Tuesday, let’s not let up and continue to Paint It Red!

Hey all, just wanted to let you know we’ll be returning to KC’s Tap in Pawtucket RI this Friday, January 22nd.

We’re doing something a little different, and this will be the first of hopefully many shows that we perform as an acoustic act. I’ve always thought of our songs as akin to the protest music of the 1970’s, and this will help to establish that. Hot off the heels of this Tuesday’s Senate Election, I feel like the country is in a period of flux, and we’ll be sure to be there when the tides turn, six strings in hand, promoting our message of freedom and liberty from government tyranny!

Supporting us will be our good friends WORM, Tex Railer’s Doomtown and Wicked Whiskey. Tex Railer’s and Wicked Whiskey are fellow Boston acts, while WORM is an up and coming group straight from our old stomping grounds on the South Shore.

Doors open at 8pm, so get there early!

If you haven’t already, why don’t you RSVP on the Facebook Event Page

While surfing the web earlier today, I came across a website site, www.LibertarianPunk.com and thought I’d share it with you. Some of you may get it, and some of you most certainly won’t, and you know what? That’s perfectly fine, because that’s what makes us individuals.

I won’t go into a big long explanation on what it’s about, except to say that I can’t for the life of me begin to fathom how all of these knee-jerk liberal punk rockers can argue that they’re fighting the system when they side with a political party and ideology that is the inverse of what they claim to believe in.

That’s not to say that the GOP has all the answers, because they most certainly don’t, but as far as political ideologies go, conservatism is far closer to the original “punk” ideology than liberalism could ever hope to be. Conservatism, in it’s truest form is all about empowerment of self, and the limitation of government in our daily lives. Sounds alot like what most of us believe in, right?

Just some food for thought, and remember, it’s hard to have an opposing or dissenting view, so look deep inside yourself and ask what you really believe. Trust me, I’m a punk rock conservative in the bluest state in the union…

Punk Goes Acoustic

Friday, December 18th, 2009 Punk Goes Acoustic at The Middle East Corner in Cambridge MA!

Come by for a drink and listen to some great acoustic performances by members of The Murder, The Designer Drugs and The Beantown Boozehounds!

It starts a little later, at 10pm, and goes until the places closes. With that being said, you know it’s going to be a wild time in Central Square!

There is no cover, and the show is 18+ (21+ to drink)

See ya there, punk!

Check out the Facebook Event Page

Halloween Matinee!

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, the leaves are falling, and there is a slight chill in the air. What does it all mean? That Halloween is right around the corner, and with that bring a slew of shows featuring your favorite bands covering your favorite bands!

This year will be no exception, and I can say in all honesty that this may just be the most highly anticipated event of the year.

On the afternoon of All Hallows Eve, The Murder will perform as White Zombie at The Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington St, Jamaica Plain! This won’t be just another cover set, but a full on production, complete with lights, sound, special effects and more!

Providing support will be Fulton Reed (AKA The Old Edison), performing as Slapshot and other Boston bands (In their own unique acoustic style), The Designer Drugs as Bikini Kill and local legend Squallie Greenthumb as Jack White, of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs.

The show is a matinee, with doors opening at 3:00pm, so there’ll be plenty of time to Trick or Treat and party afterwards. Bring your little ghoul or goblin along too, as it is all ages!

The cover is $8, but wear a costume and only pay $5! (Sorry kids, being a “punk rocker” doesn’t count as a costume)

Last but not least, there will be Free Candy and other treats for you to enjoy. This will be one of the defining moments of the year, and you don’t want to be left out when everyone is talking about it after the fact!

If you’re on Facebook, why not check out the event page and RSVP!

See you there, and have a Happy Halloween!

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It’s been a while, but Saturday, October 17th The Murder makes their triumphant return to The Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington St in Jamacia Plain MA!

For years The Midway has been The Murder’s home away from home, and this show promises to blow the roof off of the place!

Running support will be Emerson favorites The Social Failures, along with Tex Railer’s Doomtown, an up and coming Psychobilly/Rockabilly band from Allston Rock City. Last but certainly not least, everybody’s favorite crooner Jim McSweeny will be on hand to provide some soulful soothing sounds to calm the agitated masses.

It’s all ages, so bring your son, daughter, wife, girlfriend and her girlfriend! It’s fun for the whole family! The doors open at 3pm and the cover is only $8, so don’t sleep!

If you would like to RSVP you may do so at the Official Facebook Event Page.

See ya there!