Though the awards do not air until next Wednesday the 19th, news has already spread. Jack's Mannequin has won the 'Good Woodie' award for their contribution to charity through The Dear Jack Foundation. Other surprise winners include Paramore, who beat Lil Wayne to win the coveted Woodie Of The Year and There For Tomorrow who won the 'Breaking Woodie'.
You can read Andrew's response to winning the 'Good Woodie' in his new blog.
Don't forget to watch the awards here on November 19th.
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As part of The Hammers and Strings Tour, Treaty of Paris have an online tour blog. The first three installments feature Andrew, you can watch them here.
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In recent shows Andrew has been sporting a new mustache, read Popwreckoning's view on this change of image as well as a review of the Sokol Underground show in Omaha, NE.
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Also, according to Ticketmaster.com, Jack's mannequin will be in Kansas City, MO on December 10th for The Buzz That Stole Christmas Show.
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Special thanks to Ben Ree for sending in the picture.
George A. Paul was kind enough to let us know that he interviewed Andrew for a college music magazine called Hear/Say, but he also did an additional Q & A which you can read on his blog. Similarly Eugene McCormick, editor of Cleveland's largest blog, The Cleveland Leader has sent us a link to his interview with Andrew here.
The Jack's Mannequin's LTN team raised an amazing $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. Here's what Andrew had to say on this achievement:
Congratulations to everyone on this monumental goal. I am most certainly in awe. I would like to add, that in light of the Cwiertny family's exceptional contribution as well as the personal connection that has been forged between Matt and myself through the Light The Night walks, it is our hope in the Jack's world to name this grant in his honor. Matt and his family personify everything that has motivated me to pursue charity work. Our goal at the Dear Jack Foundation is to assist efforts that lead to advances and cures for blood disease and cancer, with an emphasis on young adults whose battles are often of a rare nature and are less well researched as a result. Matt represents to me the fighters I have met along the way as well as those that have moved all of you to activate and donate your money and time to these efforts. He, as well as all of you have inspired me profoundly. Thank you all for committing yourselves to this cause, whether it be for knowing my story or for having confronted such battles in your own lives. Today is a step towards progress for people who are in serious need of breakthroughs in research for their survival. I am very proud to be a part of a community of such hard working and giving human beings.
For more information on Light The Night and how you can help, please click here.
Jack's Mannequin did an acoustic cover of MGMT's 'Kids' for Live 105 and also performed 'The Resolution' for the 91X Morning Show. Both videos will be up for download soon.
Bob Lefsetz has written an interesting review of The Troubadour show that you can read here. He has also written a small article about "Annie Use Your Telescope".
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Also, a new tour date: Not So Silent Night 12-11-08 - At the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. Source
on Friday 24 October 2008 - 12:35:18 | by sinAcosB
Ben Folds Five recently played a reunion show that was recorded and hosted by MySpace.com.
In addition to a recording of the concert, the video features various interviews with the band and other musicians they have influenced, one of them being Andrew. View the video here.
for the twilight thing: i am kinda sick of the obssesive edward thing. i mean i like him, but its over the top. and ide rather harry pooter be today and twilight in december since ive been following harry potter for longer :(
so, they launched the JM mobile updates service with some fanfare but haven't sent anything out? certainly, the woodie win was newsworthy enuf or the added dates?
lauren, zoe, or cara: when one of you get a chance, can dear jack and hey hey hey be put up in the download section? if they're already up then nvm but i can't seem to find them
I'm going to see Twilight tomorrow night and I'm seriously contemplating bringing a tranquilizer gun. You know, so I can shoot down all the 12 year olds that start raping the screen when Edward comes on. ;)
i REALLY like twilight, and i'm going to see it tomorrow, but i do hate all the people who are like ONG, EDWARD CULLEN IS MAH HUSBAND, and who get all screamy.... etc. i love it but JUST SHUT UP, please :)
