Merge Records » Conor Oberst http://www.mergerecords.com/blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:36:05 +0000 en hourly 1 Conor Oberst joins benefit shows to fight Arizona’s “Fremont Law” http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2010/07/conor-oberst-joins-benefit-shows-to-fight-arizonas-fremont-law/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2010/07/conor-oberst-joins-benefit-shows-to-fight-arizonas-fremont-law/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:08:31 +0000 Merge http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=4407 Conor Oberst will join two concerts in July to raise awareness in protest for Arizona’s controversial immigration law, SB1070, known as the “Fremont Law.”

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band will join Rage Against the Machine who will take the stage at the Hollywood Palladium on July 23rd, 2010 to support organizations combating SB 1070, law set to go into effect July 29th. Projected proceeds from the concert along with donations raised by The Sound Strike are expected to exceed over $300,000. This will provide much needed resources to community organizations, student groups, legal defense funds and assist activists targeting key voting districts for voter registration. These two organizations need immediate assistance to fight SB1070 on the ground: Puente Arizona, and The Florence Project.

Also, Bright Eyes and Desaparecidos (in their first live performance since 2002) will join Cursive and Lullaby for the Working Class to play July 31st in Omaha, NC to benefit ACLU Nebraska. ACLU Nebraska are currently preparing a law suit against the town of Fremont, Nebraska, the latest in a series of U.S. towns that have decided to take immigration law into their own hands. There will be two shows, an outdoor day time show commencing at 5pm at Downtown Benson, as well as a late night show at the Waiting Room in Omaha, NE. Tickets to the daytime show are $20. Additionally there are a limited number of Deluxe Packages available for $50 which allows access to both shows. Visit One Percent Productions for information on how to buy tickets to the Omaha shows.

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]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/07/xx-merge-wednesday/feed/ 0 Conor Oberst & the MVB on The Late Show http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/07/conor-oberst-the-mvb-on-the-late-show/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/07/conor-oberst-the-mvb-on-the-late-show/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:25:04 +0000 Merge http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=2219 Click here to view the embedded video.

“How are things on the Mystic Valley farm?”

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band played “Spoiled” on The Late Show with David Letterman on July 6th. “Spoiled” can be found on the album Outer South available in the Merge store on CD, double LP and digital download.

]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/07/conor-oberst-the-mvb-on-the-late-show/feed/ 0 Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band on The Late Show! http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/07/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-band-on-the-late-show/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/07/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-band-on-the-late-show/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:48:22 +0000 Merge http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=2203 conor_mvbWatch Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band perform live on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight, July 6th. Other guests will include Wimbledon champion, Serena Williams and actress, Hayden Panetierre.

The Late Show with David Letterman airs weeknights on CBS at 11:30 PM EST, but check your local listings and set your DVR just in case!

Conor & the MVB are on tour in support of Outer South and will appear at XX Merge.

]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/07/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-band-on-the-late-show/feed/ 0 Conor & The MVB unveil new website http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/05/conor-the-mvb-unveil-new-website/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/05/conor-the-mvb-unveil-new-website/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 15:27:48 +0000 Merge http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=1892 conor_alien
Check out conoroberst.com to witness the invasion!

Visit the Merge store to stream Outer South and order your copy on CD, double LP, or digital download.

]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/05/conor-the-mvb-unveil-new-website/feed/ 1 Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band’s “Outer South” streaming at NPR.org http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-bands-outer-south-streaming-at-nprorg/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-bands-outer-south-streaming-at-nprorg/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:37:57 +0000 Merge http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=1848 conor_newsitem_april09Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band will release their new album, Outer South, on Tuesday, May 5th. NPR is streaming the whole record on their website. Go listen and feel free to comment on your favorite songs.

Pre-order Outer South on CD, LP or digital download in the Merge store, and don’t forget to watch the documentary, “One of My Kind” to learn more about Conor & the MVB!

]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-bands-outer-south-streaming-at-nprorg/feed/ 0 Watch Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band in “One of My Kind” now! http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/watch-conor-oberst-and-the-mystic-valley-band-in-one-of-my-kind-now/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/watch-conor-oberst-and-the-mystic-valley-band-in-one-of-my-kind-now/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:13:03 +0000 admin http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=1702 news_041609_oneofmykindConor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band have released “One of My Kind”, a documentary that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s journey over the past year and a half. Made by the band’s guitar-tech Phil Schaffart and presented by Causecast, “One of My Kind” traces the group’s ever-growing bond as friends and collaborators.

“One of My Kind” takes viewers on a 60-minute musical journey including: footage from Tepoztlan, Mexico, where they recorded their first album, Conor Oberst, their worldwide tour in 2008, and the making of Outer South in El Paso, TX.

Watch “One of My Kind” in its entirety in high definition now! Pre-order the forthcoming new album from Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley band, Outer South, on CD and LP in the Merge store.

]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/watch-conor-oberst-and-the-mystic-valley-band-in-one-of-my-kind-now/feed/ 0 Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band announce documentary, tour dates, and preorder! http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/conor-oberst-and-the-mystic-valley-band-announce-documentary-tour-dates-and-preorder/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/conor-oberst-and-the-mystic-valley-band-announce-documentary-tour-dates-and-preorder/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:04:21 +0000 admin http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=1686 news_040709_outersouthWith one critically acclaimed record under their belt and a highly anticipated sophomore album Outer South on its way, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band are set to release “One of My Kind” on April 15th, a documentary that will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s journey over the past year and a half. Made by the band’s guitar-tech Phil Schaffart and presented by Causecast, “One of My Kind” traces the group’s ever-growing bond as friends and collaborators. “One of My Kind” takes viewers on a 60-minute musical journey including: footage from Tepoztlán, Mexico, where they recorded their first album, Conor Oberst, their worldwide tour in 2008, and the making of Outer South in El Paso, TX.

Watch the trailer for “One of My Kind”

The film will be available as a free stream or HD download exclusively on Causecast.org, IFC.com, conoroberst.com, mergerecords.com, and wichita-recordings.com. Additionally, Causecast.org partner sites The Huffington Post and Myspace IMPACT will each feature exclusive outtakes, trailers and live acoustic performances from the film.

In addition to the release of “One of My Kind,” you can catch the guys on their upcoming tour. Check mergerecords.com for the most up-to-date schedule, including a stop at XX Merge in July.

Download a free MP3 of “Nikorette” from Outer South. Pre-order Outer South on CD and LP in the Merge store.

April 9: Omaha, NE @ The Slowdown
April 10: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater
April 11: Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
April 12: El Paso, TX @ Barnett Harley Davidson
April 13: Albuquerque, NM @ The Sunshine Theater
April 14: Tempe. AZ @ The Marquee
April 15: Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
April 17: Indio, CA @ Coachella
June 17: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
June 18: Telluride, CO Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 19: Moab, Utah Star Hall
June 20: Salt Lake City, UT Library Square (Utah Arts Festival Kickoff)
June 21: Boise, ID Knitting Factory
June 22: Missoula, MT Wilma Theater
June 24: Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
June 25: Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
June 26: Omaha, NE Anchor Inn
June 28: Kansas City, MO Beaumont
June 29: Columbia, MO Blue Note
June 30: Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
July 01: Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
July 02: Bearsville, NY Bearsville Theatre
July 03: New Haven, CT Toads Place
July 22-26: Carrboro, NC XX Merge

]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/04/conor-oberst-and-the-mystic-valley-band-announce-documentary-tour-dates-and-preorder/feed/ 0 “Slowly (Oh So Slowly)” from Conor & MVB’s OUTER SOUTH! http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/03/slowly-oh-so-slowly-from-conor-mvbs-outer-south/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2009/03/slowly-oh-so-slowly-from-conor-mvbs-outer-south/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:23:29 +0000 admin http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=1593

You can now stream “Slowly (Oh So Slowly)” from Outer South at ConorOberst.com!

Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band – Outer South is out on May 5, 2009! Preorder from Merge will be up shortly!

Tour Dates:
04.09.2009 Omaha, NE Slowdown
04.10.2009 Denver, CO The Ogden Theater
04.11.2009 Aspen, CO Belly Up
04.12.2009 El Paso, TX Barnett Harley Davidson
04.13.2009 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
04.14.2009 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theater
04.15.2009 Pomona, CA The Glass House
04.17.2009 Indio, CA Coachella
06.18.2009 Telluride, CO Telluride Bluegrass Festival

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]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/11/conor-oberst-debuts-nicorette-on-conan/feed/ 0 Conor Oberst on World Cafe http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/09/conor-oberst-on-world-cafe/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/09/conor-oberst-on-world-cafe/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:35:58 +0000 Merge http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/?p=653 Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band will be on NPR’s World Cafe today! Check your local listings for airtime or listen live beginning at 2pm EST at wxpn.org.

Update: Listen to the session!

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]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/08/souled-out-video/feed/ 2 Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band hit Amoeba! http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/08/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-band-hit-amoeba/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/08/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-band-hit-amoeba/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:04:00 +0000 Merge http://mergetemp.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-band-hit-amoeba/

Click here to view the embedded video.

CONOR OBERST is in stores this week, and the band is celebrating with a few special in-store performances! Below is a clip from the Amoeba San Francisco performance, thanks to Bamboo Nation.

The band is appearing tonight on The Tonight Show, so set your DV-R!

Future in-stores include:
08/08 Nashville, TN Grimey’s at 6 PM CST
08/12 New York, NY Other Music at 1 PM EST
(look for an Other Music in-store episode soon after this performance)

]]> http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/08/conor-oberst-the-mystic-valley-band-hit-amoeba/feed/ 0 The Making of Conor Oberst http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/07/the-making-of-conor-oberst/ http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2008/07/the-making-of-conor-oberst/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:07:00 +0000 Merge http://mergetemp.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/the-making-of-conor-oberst/ Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band from Conor Oberst+Mystic Valley Band on Vimeo.

Preorder Conor Oberst HERE!

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