We'll be playing shows in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dubuque in December and January. We would like very much to see you and your friendly midwestern friends there. All of these shows will be shared with Miranda Sound. Cool. Fun. The Cincinnati show is with Thistle, a fantastic band headed by Rick and Mike from Tiberius Records (great label that released the latest full-length from the legendary/genius Silo the Huskie, among other things).

After weeks and weeks on the road spending time thinking about everyone's situation but his own, Jon is ready to rock. Well, he hasn't told me that, but I imagine he should be, dammit.

Alright. Love it. See you soon. -dan

{September 23, 2005}
Happenings
Jon Chinn just got back from CMJ with The Sun, and he's headed out for some more dates with them. In the meantime, he'll be playing with the full band at the fabulous Ravari Room in Columbus. Other band members have been real active lately, too. BMoore (drums) is kicking ass with another group of Columbus badasses in an instrumental project called Brainbow. Check it. BFresh (bass) has been playing a bit with The Moving Parts in town, and he and BMoore have been real active with TIARA lately. DGerks (keys/vox) and the Miranda Sound boys just finished tracking their new record, and has been hitting the road with The Celebrity Pilots, whose new record is getting wicked-nice reviews. It's nice to be busy.

{June 13, 2005}
Comfest, Etc.
jon and the 1803 crew are working on some new tunes in the studio for an upcoming ep release. please check out the myspace.com page. meanwhile... 1803er dan gerken (of miranda sound) is doing shows with new band the Celebrity Pilots- check em out. speaking of miranda sound, they are about to hit the studio with jawbox/burning airlines man J Robbins- he is the man. thanks for checking in!

{April 06, 2005}
On the Road and Reviews
During April and May Jon will be playing some dates on the road with The Sun. Dates will be posted as they solidify. In the meantime, check out what the critics have been saying:

"Don't label this sensitive singer/songwriter; it's a turbo-charged blast of crunching power-chord guitar riffs, pumping beats, and flawless pop hooks. In the same class as Bob Mould, Guided by Voices, or Blinker the Star, Jon Chinn holds his own."
-Brandy Johnson, Playback Magazine

"Bringing strong comparisons to Elliott Smith and Matthew Sweet Jon's songs are slow, but simply enchanting."
-Crashin' In

"Charming and utterly unassuming, I Can't Believe You Live Like That is a pop tour de force brimming with cold-water serenades, ingenious arrangements and fiery guitar rave-ups."
-Jason Jackowiak, SplendidEzine