The Mother Hips Announce New Single ā8:05ā
Tim and Greg Rework Moby Grapeās 1967 Classic “8:05”
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., APRIL 4, 2024 ā On April 9th, The Mother Hips, one of the Bay Areaās most iconic and beloved rock and roll outfits, will release a single of Moby Grapeās classic song, ā8:05,ā as part of the compilation album The Mouse That Rocked: A Tribute to Stanley Mouse.
The duet features founding members of The Mother Hips, Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono, on 12-string acoustic guitar and nylon string classical guitar.
The Mouse That Rocked will be released by Blue Rose Music on April 12th, and features other contemporary artists performing songs by the bands featured in Mouse’s legendary album covers and collectable ballroom posters dating back to the 1960ās.
āRight around the time we received the suggestion to do our version of ā8:05,ā from our friend and founder of Blue Rose Music, Joe Poletto, Tim and I had been deeply focused on the playfully elegant sounds that a 12-string acoustic guitar and a nylon string classical guitar made together,ā says Loiacono. āOnce we felt comfortable with the song, we realized our version didnāt need anything more than those guitars and our voices to do it justice.ā
Stanley Mouse, known for his psychedelic poster and album art, is celebrated for drawing the face on rock music with his enchanting San Francisco handbills and posters, as well a string of famous album covers for Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Beatles, Howlinā Wolf, Journey, Cream, and of course, Moby Grape.
āGreg and I both covered our walls with posters and albums designed by Stanley Mouse in our bedrooms back home and in our dorm rooms at Chico State University,ā says Bluhm. āWeāve been huge fans of his art and the music he helped visualize for years. Contributing to this unique project has been an honor and pleasure.ā
Beyond celebrating Mouse’s artistic contributions, The Mouse That Rocked also serves a charitable purpose. ā100% of the proceeds from sales will benefit the Blue Rose Foundation, which provides preschool scholarships to underprivileged children,ā says Joe Poletto, Founder of Blue Rose Music. āNow, fans of Mouse and The Mother Hips can support an important cause and enjoy magnificently arranged versions of legendary songs, including Tim and Gregās mesmerizing take on ā8:05.āā
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About The Mouse That Rocked
The Mouse That Rocked features 12 new tracks from a diverse array of artists, including The Mother Hips, Chuck Leavell, Leftover Salmon, Charlie Musselwhite, Nicole Atkins, Shawn Sahm & The Tex Mex Experience, Junior Brown, Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Poor Manās Whiskey, Dan āLeboā Lebowitz, Jason Crosby, and the Pimps of Joytime. The Mouse That Rocked: A Tribute to Stanley Mouse is more than just an album; it’s a testament to the enduring power of art, music, and philanthropy to make a positive impact on the world.
The Mother Hips Join Midnight North For East Coast Dates
The Mother Hips are teaming up with Midnight North for four shows on the east coast!
- Thu, March 7, 2024 – The Hamilton Live, Washington, DC
- Fri, March 8,Ā 2024Ā – Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY
- Sat, March 9, 2024 – Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock, NY
- Sun, March 10, 2024 – Middle Ages Brewing Company, Syracuse, NY
Ultimate Setlist Show December 15th
For the fifth time, The Mother Hips are asking for your help in crafting an ultimate setlist for them to play on December 15th at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Here’s the deal:
Submit a setlist of your favorite Mother Hips songs by December 1st. Send your setlist HERE.
Pick songs that the band has written or played throughout their career including Tim and Greg solo projects. Limit your setlist to 26 songs and separate them into two sets with the second set being slightly longer. The last two songs will be used as an encore. The guys are excited to see your submissions.
Try to be as creative as possible in crafting your list. They love reading all of them and your list may influence the band’s setlist-making in the future.
The Ultimate Setlist Show will be played Friday, December 15th at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The winner will not be announced until the beginning of the second set on December 15th. Again, the deadline is December 1st.
Good luck!
Hopmonk Tavern Novato July 8th Matinee and Evening Shows
The Mother Hips will be performing two shows on July 8th at Hopmonk Tavern in Novato, California. Ā There will be a 1:00pm matinee show as well as a 7:00pm evening show. Asher Belsky opens the matinee. The Courtney Janes open the evening show. Both will be on the the outdoor stage. These shows tend to sell out so get your tickets early!
SAILING WITH TIM BLUHM IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Iām thinking of trying something new and wanted to get input from people like yourselves.
Over the past 5 years Iāve been doing a lot of sailing on the West Coast, Mexico, Croatia and the Caribbean. As I did with the High Sierra songwriting trips I did years ago, Iām thinking about combining my passions to organize an annual sailing and music experience in the Caribbean.
I would like to start small to test out the idea: A few couples/parties joining for a 4 day/4 night trip in the British Virgin Islands aboard my friendsā boat; a catamaran called Lost Cat. Ā Sheās a beautiful boat that I crewed on a couple of years ago. Iāll be joining the captain again this year as he sails her from Bonaire to Tortola, where weāll be based for most of November.
It seems the perfect opportunity to test-drive the concept of a sailing/private concert experience. For 4 days we will sail and island hop in the BVI during the days, then drop the hook in beautiful bays where weāll hang out for the night for drinks & song.
Being aboard a catamaran like Lost Cat is pretty luxurious and is a great experience for those who maybe havenāt spent much time on a sailing vessel (it doesnāt āheelā and thereās lots of room), and for those who already love sailing (sheās fast and performs well). Thereāre private queen berths and a great meals prepared on board. Typically weād spend 3-4 hours under way each day.
If this is something you would be interested in doing, let me know and Iāll send out more details as they unfold. -Tim
No Depression: The Mother Hips Take a Trip Through Memory on āWhen We Disappearā
This album rests in a place of reflection and wisdom from experience, looking back on places and relationships with a sense of growth tinged with longing. The bluesy rock influence prevalent in much of The Mother Hipsā music is still present, though they push further here, broadening the spectrum of their sound between country, rock, and psychedelia.