I’ve been a long-time supporter/admirer of Portland’s Weinland. In 2006, then going by John Weinland, put out one helluva record, Deversville, and followed it up with last year’s La Lamentor. Both remarkable, both come with my highest recommendation. I begged them to play in Madison last year, but only succeeded in getting them an early show at the High Noon Saloon opening for the Silos. The few that showed up were wowed, and I ended up shooting a very lo-fi video of them performing in the back of their van in the parking lot after the show. Good times. They proved to be just as fine of human beings as they are musicians.

Weinland have a new album, Breaks In The Sun, that was just released today on Badman Recording Co. I could write an essay on why you need to own all of Weinland’s albums, but right now I want to let you know about their upcoming play in Madison.

Weinland + Arizona will play Cafe Montmartre on Saturday, May 23rd. Tickets are only $8. Please go.

Previously: 5 Questions With Weinland / We Like: La Lamentor
Previously: We Like: John Weinland – Demersville
Previously: Muzzleofbees.com – 2006 Favorites: Albums

Myspace: Weinland
MP3: Weinland – ” Sunken Eyes”
MP3: Weinland – “I’m Sure It Helps”

My history with Portland, Oregon’s Weinland runs deep. In 2006, they were going by the name John Weinland, put out one helluva record, Deversville, and followed it up with last year’s La Lamentor. Both remarkable, both come with my highest recommendation. I begged them to play in Madison last year, but only succeeded in getting them an early show at the High Noon Saloon opening for the Silos. The few that showed up were wowed, and I ended up shooting a very lo-fi video of them performing in the back of their van in the parking lot after the show. Good times. They proved to be just as fine of human beings as they are musicians.

Here we are in 2009, and I’m once again trading e-mails with Weinland’s Adam Shearer. They’ve got a new album, Breaks In The Sun, complete with the stunning cover art above, readied for release May 5th on Badman Recording Co. I cold write an essay on why you need to own all of Weinland’s albums, especially this new one, but right now I’m just going to let you enjoy these first two tracks below as your introduction to another damn fine release from our friends in PDX.

Previously: 5 Questions With Weinland / We Like: La Lamentor
Previously: We Like: John Weinland – Demersville
Previously: Muzzleofbees.com – 2006 Favorites: Albums

Myspace: Weinland
MP3: Weinland – ” Sunken Eyes”
MP3: Weinland – “I’m Sure It Helps”

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Perhaps you remember them from their van session with us after their set at the High Noon Saloon earlier this year? It’s always exciting to see band’s you like show up for a fresh new Daytrotter session to download. Weinland’s session includes three cuts from their recent long-player, La Lamentor, as well as the unreleased gem, “Piles of Clothes.”

Go download all four tracks at Daytrotter!

Previously: 5 Questions With Weinland / We Like: La Lamentor
Previously: We Like: John Weinland – Demersville
Previously: Muzzleofbees.com – 2006 Favorites: Albums
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Myspace: Weinland
MP3: Weinland – “Sick As A Gin”

Last night MoB favorites Weinland made their Madison debut playing an early show at the High Noon Saloon. It’s always nice to find that your favorite musicians turn out to be good people just the same. We had a good time exchanging humorous tales over beers on the patio, which led to an impromptu alternative of our From The Crowd feature.

The band was packing up, just about to make their journey towards Chicago, when we happened upon them in the back of their van. Do yourself a favor and check out the video below and if you like what you hear please pick up a copy of their latest release, La Lamentor.

Weinland – “Curse Of The Sea”

Previously: 5 Questions With Weinland / We Like: La Lamentor
Previously: We Like: John Weinland – Demersville
Previously: Muzzleofbees.com – 2006 Favorites: Albums
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Myspace: Weinland
MP3: Weinland – “Sick As A Gin”

Find more MP3′s at The Hype Machine or buy stuff from Strictly Discs | eMusic

Come down to the High Noon Saloon tonight for an early show in support of Muzzle of Bees favorites Weinland. We’ve got a free and legal download of their song “Sick As A Gun” for you to check out below. After their set you’ll be privileged to see Bloodshot Records very own The Silos.

Tickets: $15 / 21+ / Purchase Online
Show Time: 6:30PM

Related: Interview with Weinland’s Adam Shearer at the River Cities’ Reader.

Previously: 5 Questions With Weinland / We Like: La Lamentor
Previously: We Like: John Weinland – Demersville
Previously: Muzzleofbees.com – 2006 Favorites: Albums
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Myspace: Weinland
MP3: Weinland – “Sick As A Gin”