We wanted to send out special not to all our fans saying Thank You so much for such a wonderful past few months. Looking back over the summer, I can barely even begin to count the blessings. The new friends we have met on the road and online have encouraged us and inspired us to write music that encourages and inspires you! It has been an amazing summer - a full Texas Tour, a music video appearance on the Cowboys v. Texans Game (special thanks to Chris Multop)
opening for American Idol Winner Kris Allen
And now, it's time for the next chapter.
The fellas and I did some thinking - what if we literally allowed our fans and friends to place their fingers on the pulse of The 71's and invited you all to take a year long look into what it means to be a rock and roll band, what it means to be a part of who we are and what we do... and what we dream of doing. What would that look like?
Rock and Roll, for the four of us, has always been our reaction to the world around us. Carl Andre once said "Culture is something that is done to us. Art is something we do to culture." So this next year is our Rock and Roll Reaction - and we want you to come along for the ride.
The 71's have decided to put out three records (Count 'em... THREE - with 6 songs on each) over the next 12 months - one record every 3-4 months. We want the music we write today, to be in your hands tomorrow. No lag time - no songs we've nursed and perfected over months and years of playing them live - just music that is real, current, authentic to who we are, and (hopefully) relavant to who you are today. We hope to release two more installments of Rock And Roll Reaction - each one a little different than the next.
But for now, with an excited heart, I want to announce that RRR1 (Rock and Roll Reaction 1) comes out everywhere on October 15th. And how are we celebrating? - with 3 of the best rock shows Texas has ever seen. Here are the details.
October 15th - Houston TX - CD Release Party - Purchase Tickets Online
October 16th - Denton TX - With Electric Six - Purchase Tickets Online
October 22nd - College Station TX - Rock The Republic Music Festival - Purchase Tickets Online
WHERE CAN I GET MY COPY?
Soon, RRR1 will be available for order or download on iTunes, Amazon.com, and on the71s.com. We will let you know the day it's available. Until then Listen To It Online in it's entirety on Facebook. Please leave a note and let us know what you think!
I LOVE THE MUSIC - HOW CAN I HELP?
We are so thankful to have fans who love us the way you guys do. Over the past few months the support has been overwhelming. If you would like to join us in the music we are making here are ways you can help.
Your contributions help us put gas in the van, and will help us fund Rock And Roll Reaction 2 which is already in the pre production.
Join The 71's Street Team - help us tell the world about the music of The 71's - you will receive a FREE copy of the mp3s from Rock And Roll Reaction 1 (expires October 1st).
BUY SOME MERCH - SHOW YOUR PRIDE
Not only will it look cool - but the money you spend goes directly toward the costs of running our band.
You guys are the reason we do this - getting to hear about your lives means the world to us. Please drop by www.facebook.com/the71s and leave us a note - your encouragement and notes are always the best part of our day.
That's all for now guys - We hope to see you at the shows.
Sincerely,
Keeton Coffman
The 71's
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