videos galore!

Howdy Friends,
Rhett here.
I realize that sometimes - especially when I'm on tour - my "people" send out notices/alerts/messages or whatever. I hope you don't mind the marketing. But just so you know, if it's from me it will say "yrs, Rhett" on the bottom.

Here's my news...
Obviously the new Old 97's video is out in the world. It's a hilarious nerd-boy fantasy (secret nerd alert for yours truly) wherein our unexpectedly ass-kicking protagonist pursues the lovely and talented Tricia Helfer. I love that lady - super-nice and real and sweet! The video is like a little movie. Keven McAlester, the director, outdid himself. Go check it out.

The other big news is that the lost video for "Fireflies" is out in the world finally. Directed by Keven, the same guy as the new "Dance With Me" clip, it features Rachael Yamagata and I as star-crossed nightclub singers. The video was lost to time due to the unpleasant machinations of my former label, but it's back baby! I hope you enjoy it.

The 97's have been kicking ass across America (and Canada) and will continue to do so until it's time to go back into the studio for another record. I hope we come to your town. I can't wait to see your smiling face.

yrs,
Rhett

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Facebook page

Become a fan on the new Rhett Miller Facebook page.

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Rhett Rockin’ the River

On August 22 Rhett will be playing two solo shows for NYC Rockin' the River Cruises. The first show will be on the 7pm cruise and the second will be at 9:30pm.

For ticket information, visit the Tour page.

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Dance With Me!

The new 97's album is done. It doesn't come out until May 13th, but you can hear some of it on my MySpace page right now.
"Dance With Me" is cued up and ready to rock just for you.
I hope this finds you all well.
Rock on, my friends.
yrs,
Rhett

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Win 2 Tickets to see the Old 97’s in Atlanta, GA!

The Old 97's will be performing at the "Verizon Wireless/NHL All-Stars Present an Evening with Wyclef Jean to Benefit Usher's New Look Foundation" event on January 25 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA. This event is part of the 2008 NHL All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, GA. The guys will be special guest performers, along with Grammy Award-winning musician Wyclef Jean. All proceeds from the show will go to the New Look Foundation, a charity started by singer, businessman and humanitarian Usher.

Old97s.com has 2 tickets to this event and we're giving you the opportunity to win them! To enter the "Old 97's New Look Foundation Contest" check out the song lyrics below, which were chosen from some of our favorite Old 97's tunes. The first person to email help@Old97s.com with the song titles from which the lyrics appear will win both tickets!

Please include your full name, address and phone number with your answer. The winner will be contacted by email, then by phone if necessary. Tickets will be available at Will Call on the day of the show and the winner should bring photo ID. This prize does not include transportation to the event.

Tickets to this show can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Good luck!
The Old97s.com Team

Old 97's New Look Foundation Contest

Name the songs that feature the following lyrics. The first person to email help@old97s.com with the correct song titles will win 2 tickets to see the Old 97's perform at the NHL All-Star Weekend in Atlanta on January 25.

1. Bulletin board on the wall of a church, soaking up the city from a top-step perch.

2. Saw her sitting at the bar, you know how some girls are, always making eyes, well she wasn't making eyes.

3. Hitchhike to Rhome. Take a Greyhound to Fredericksburg. Well I'm flat broke, I've been smoking butts for days.

4. And the whole damn complicated situation could've been avoided if I'd only shut the window.

Official Contest Rules and Regulations

UPDATE: We have a winner!! Congratulations Patrick B. from Atlanta, GA!! We hope you have a great time at the show and look forward to hearing about it. Thanks to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for more contests in the future.

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Xmas gifts for you!

Howdy y'all,
Rhett here. I posted some new songs on my MySpace page as a Christmas gift for you.
First up is the new Old 97's recording of our song "Here It Is Christmas Time". We cut this during the sessions for our upcoming album which is being mixed as I write this.
I posted "Meteor Shower" in response to requests that popped up after that song was used (in splendid fashion) by the TV show October Road.
I also posted "World Inside The World" in memory of a young woman who passed away a year ago this month - Amber Kaufman, you are missed.
I might have "accidentally" checked the box that makes "Meteor" and "World" downloadable. Merry Christmas.
While I have your ear, I need to tell you that rhettmiller.com is finally up and rocking. Check it out. I would love any feedback you might have about the site.
I hope you all have a great holiday.
yrs,
Rhett

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RIP Carter Albrecht

The world lost a special person this week.
Carter Albrecht was killed.
The details of his death are confusing and horrible.
His life was glorious but too short.
I can't even begin to process the reality of his death.
If you ever sat in the audience and watched him play, you know...
He was touched by god. Gifted in a way that you almost never see.
I miss him. The city of Dallas misses him.
We will remember you, Carter. With love. And some sadness.
But ultimately with joy.
My three year old son Max found me reading the newspaper story again about Carter this morning. I was crying. Max put his arm on my shoulder and looked at Carter's picture and said, "It's okay, Daddy. Your friend is heaven now." I think Max is right.

I am posting a recording I made of "Ain't That Strange" featuring Carter's guitar work.
I can't believe he is gone.

yrs,
Rhett

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Malibu, baby!

Hello MySpace Cadets,
Rhett Miller here.
I will be playing a special gig at the Malibu Inn on Saturday June 2nd.
I haven't played this room before, but Lucinda Williams and Aimee Mann enjoyed their experience there. That is enough recommendation for me.
I go on at 9. See you there.
In Old 97's news, my band will be on tour for the better part of July. We are gearing up to record a new album at the end of the summer. Advance word is that it FREAKIN' ROCKS.
yrs,
Rhett

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97 reasons to be in Texas in the Spring!

Hello MySpace cadets,
Texas in the springtime is undeniable proof of the existence of a higher power. The Old 97's will be celebrating by playing two shows in April (Houston on the 12 and Austin on the 13th), and one in May (the grand opening of the new Dallas House Of Blues on May 11th). Book your flights, buy your tickets, inflate your inner-tubes... Whatever it takes, just get there.
I hope to see you all soon.
yrs,
Rhett
PS (If you live elsewhere and can't make it down, we are lining up shows all over the country. 2007 will be an active year for the 97's!)

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short story on fivechapters.com

I have a short story up today (11/22/6) on the literary website fivechapters.com. After today it will remain in their archive.
It's a few years old and very short, but I'm proud of it. There is a missing comma and a typo towards the end wherein the word "pack" appears where the word "back" should, but that's just picking nits.

http://fivechapters.com/

Oh yeah, and have a happy Thanksgiving!

yrs,
Rhett

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