DC is really gross right now, and if you can help it, I don’t recommend anyone step outside. I know how hard I’ve tried to avoid doing so. Thanks again to everyone who came out to see Stamen & Pistils last week at the Black Cat. Great times and great turnout. That will be the last scheduled show until at least October when, assuming everything goes according to plan. they resurface with a recording of a new album in tow. Very excited for that one, as a few friends, both new and old will be joining the lads in the Meadhall for the sessions.

Thanks to Smother for the kind words about the Person album. Right now you can scoop up the record from our shop or other fine establishments such as AmpCamp, Amazon, and CDBaby, amongst others.

This weekend we’ve got a couple of things going on to help keep you busy. And they are air conditioned, so you can avoid the blistering heat. On Saturday, August 5, come join us at Murky’s Coffee in Arlington as S&Pers John and Miguel rock out in their other band, Metropolitan. This is an all ages show, $5. Murky’s is located at 3211 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington VA. Then on Sunday, August 6th, Person will be gracing the stage at DC’s newest hotspot, The Red & The Black. He will be joined on the roster by The Roosevelt & The Motion Sick.

Oh yes! And our good friend, artist, and fellow collaborator Outputmessage has a brand spanking new record coming out next Tuesday. Its called “Nebulae” and you can pick it up at Amazon. Featuring some pretty shit hot art designed by us here at Echelon, this record will be released worldwide by the kind folks at Melodic. A pretty brilliant collection of tunes that we’ve been grooving to all summer. Get yr pre-orders in now. (Don’t tell anyone, but the vinyl version is our favorite. Shh…)

Whew. lots going on. Stay tuned here and on MySpace for more info about upcoming shows and upcoming releases. We’re hard at it to make it all happen for you.