News
- Review from Ruta 66 Magazine - 2/4/10
- The Feb issue of Ruta 66 magazine from Spain reviews 'Shining Bright': "This is an extraordinary band producing elegant roots rock, tinged with blues and country, adorned with slide guitar.(Shining Bright) roams with ease, throwing off sincere vibes and southern images that really stick with you."
- Falling Martins on You Tube - 11/15/09
- Log onto You Tube and search for the Falling Martins. A dozen videos have been downloaded onto the site, with hopefully lots more to follow!
- 'Shining Bright' on i-Tunes - 11/10/09
- Put the Falling Martins on your ipod! The latest release from the Falling Martins is now available online at i-Tunes for only $9.99. Singles are available for .99 each!
- Shining Bright available online - 11/5/09
- Shining Bright, the latest studio album from the Falling Martins, is available online for $10 at www.cdbaby.com. An mp3 version is also available there for $7.99. Hear all the new songs in their entirety on the Music page of the Falling Martins website.
- FM's, Bob Costas, & the Goose - 7/11/09
- See the Falling Martins perform at Lucas Park Grille on July 11 for the MillerCoors Historian Celebration! Guests include Bob Costas, Goose Gossage and Wade Boggs. www.mchistorian.com.
- Downtown St. Louis - July 4th weekend - 7/3/09
- See the Falling Martins in downtown St. Louis Friday and Saturday nights for the 4th of July celebration. The fun takes place at The Dubliner at 1025 Washington Avenue (63101). Both shows run from 10:00 p.m. till 2:30 a.m.
- A Taste of the Central West End - 6/13/09
- See the Falling Martins perform at 'A Taste of the Central West End' on Saturday, June 13th outdoors on Euclid Avenue. The stage will be located close to Duff's restaurant (392 N. Euclid Ave, St. Louis 63108). 3:00 till 4:30.
- New Falling Martins music coming soon - 4/18/09
- The FM's are back in the studio working on a dozen or so new songs for a summer release. The new album is currently untitled. Unlike the previous two releases which were recorded live with no overdubs, this album features studio experimentation. It promises to be the best Falling Martins record yet!
- Bellissimo - 2/12/09
- Missouri Loves Company - that's not just a Ringo Starr song, its the truth! A few months ago we mentioned we've sold a few dozen albums in Italy. Since the our sales in Italy have continued at the same steady pace. And a few people in Rome have signed up for this email blast. Thank you for your sup
Click to Read Full Story - Heart of Missouri Concert - 1/7/09
- On January 29 at 7:00 p.m. the Falling Martins take the stage in Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Lincoln University in Jefferson City as they open for Big Smith. Tickets are $15. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
- Jefferson City Heart Ball - 1/7/09
- The Falling Martins perform at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City on Valentines Day! The Heart Ball is Jefferson City's most elegant evening with Heart. For more info contact Becki Collier (573)796-2088 Rebecca.Collier@heart.org
- New Year's Eve at Sqwire's - 12/31/08
- Celebrate the New Year with the Falling Martins at Sqwire's! This is the third consecutive NYE performance for the FM's at Sqwire's. www.sqwires.com
- FM's Open for Blues Traveler - 9/7/08
- The Falling Martins rocked the Scottrade Center Saturday night as the opener for Blues Traveler! The Falling Martins' 40 minute set featured eight original songs and received rave reviews from the audience and numerous props from John Popper.
- New Falling Martins Double Live Album - 9/2/08
- The Falling Martins have released a brand new double live album titled 'Live At The Old Rock House'. The double album features 20 original songs plus a Wilco cover and a rocking version of Neil Young's 'Helpless'. Buy it at www.cdbaby.com.
- New Pierce Crask Solo Album - 7/17/08
- Falling Martins lead vocalist has released his second solo album! 'Black Label' is an acoustic meditation; songs of sin and redemption. www.piercecrask.com.
- Falling Martins on iTunes! - 6/5/08
- The Falling Martins have 15 songs available on iTunes! Go to itunes.com and input 'falling martins I' in the search box. These songs are picked from the FM's 3 studio albums.
All 3 Falling Martins CD's are available at www.cdbaby.com. - Webster Groves Art & Air - June 7 - 5/29/08
- The Falling Martins are headlining the music Saturday night June 7, at the fine art fair known as Webster Art & Air! Imagine strolling the lush, beautiful grounds of Eden Theological Seminary, while live music tickles your ears, and the scent of mouth-watering fare, from St. Louis' best restaurants,
Click to Read Full Story - FM's return to Mount Pleasant Winery - 4/24/08
- The Falling Martins are scheduled to perform at Mount Pleasant Winery three times in 2008. The dates are Saturday April 26, Saturday June 21, and Saturday November 8. The hours for all performances are 1:00 - 5:00. Mount Pleasant Winery is located in Augusta, MO. www.mountpleasantwinery.com.
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St. Patrick's Day at Pat's Bar & Grill! - 3/17/08
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17, in Dogtown with the Falling Martins! See our calendar for details.
- March 2008 Marks 7th Anniversary! - 3/6/08
- The Falling Martins are celebrating their 7th Anniversary this month! Since their inception in 2001, Falling Martins have recorded 3 full length albums and played hundreds of live shows.
- FM's Perform on City Museum's Biggest Night! - 10/26/07
- The Falling Martins are one of three bands featured at The City Museum's 10th Anniversary Party on October 26, 2007. The Museum promises this to be the biggest, baddest party ever! Come and check out this wild and surrealistic place! www.citymuseum.org.
- Another Broadjam Top Ten Hit! - 3/24/07
- The title track from the Falling Martins album, "The Newest Ghost Town" has reached Broadjam's Top 10 List in the Roots Rock Category (Region > Missouri). The song entered the charts at Number 3.
- Falling Martins in The Riverfront Times - 2/22/07
- The latest Falling Martins release, 'Nostalgia Train' receives praise in the St. Louis' RFT. "Pierce Crask may be this town's Randy Newman...rootsy bar-band sound with touches of jazz piano and blues slide guitar".
- Falling Martins post 3rd Broadjam Top 10 Hit! - 1/27/07
- 'Warren Piece' becomes the third Falling Martins song to reach Broadjam's Top 10, this time in the Rock/Roots category. 'Warren Piece' appears on their second album, 'The Newest Ghost Town'.
- 2 Top Ten Singles on Broadjam! - 1/22/07
- The Falling Martins have two singles, 'Iron Rail Queen' and 'Bullet Proof Heart' on Broadjam Top 10 Charts! 'Iron Rail Queen' is on the Folk/Rock Chart while 'Bullet Proof Heart' is perched on the Rock/Classic Chart. Both songs are from the 2005 Falling Martins release, 'The Newest Ghost Town'.
- "Nostalgia Train" CD Release Party - 1/13/07
- The Falling Martins' third album, "Nostalgia Train", has arrived! A CD release party will be held at The Country Club Bar & Grill on Saturday, January 13 at 9:00. The CCB&G is located at Lamp & Lantern Village in Town & Country (Clayton Road & Highway 141).
- New Year's Eve at Sqwire's - 12/31/06
- Make plans to ring in the New Year with the Falling Martins at Sqwire's! They will be performing from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. For more info see this website's calendar or go to Sqwires.com
- The Riverfront Times - 12/28/06
- The December 28, 2006 - January 3, 2007 issue of the RFT features a great story about the Falling Martins titled 'Free Falling'. "Their albums conjure hints of Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Hornsby, Wilco and Bob Dylan, and manage to be all of those things - yet none of them at the same time."
- Lucas School House - 12/1/06
- On December 1, the Falling Martins will be performing at the Lucas School House, opening for Beatin Path (New Orleans). Located at 1220 Allen Avenue in Historic Soulard, Lucas School House is the best local music venue in St. Louis. LUCASEVENTS.COM
- Falling Martins back in the Studio - 10/11/06
- The Falling Martins are currently recording their third album. Recording is taking place in two studios; Webster University and Son Volt's Broom Factory.
- album review in Sauce Magazine - 9/25/06
- The September issue of Sauce Magazine features a dazzling review of Falling Martins' second album, "The Newest Ghost Town." The article was written by Pat Malecek, a founding member of The Urge. He writes, "Newest Ghost Town is a rewarding listen that unveils new sounds with each spin".
- Falling Martins | The Newest Ghost Town
(self-released) - 1/31/06 - Together since 2001, St. Louis band Falling Martins has released its second LP, The Newest Ghost Town. Compared to their self-titled debut, Ghost Town reflects a stronger sophomore effort, as well as a variation in sound. Click below to read full story.
http://www.playbackstl.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1551&Itemid=31 - Lucas Park Added to Schedule - 1/19/06
- We’re pleased to announce the band will be performing at Lucas Park Grill beginning on Sunday February 5, 2006 starting at 8:00 p.m. Other dates include 2/19, 2/28 (Fat Tuesday) 3/5, and 3/17 (St. Patrick’s Day). More dates will be announced on the web calendar.
- New Album, The Newest Ghost Town,
Released - 1/1/06 - We are pleased to announce the release of the Falling Martins 2nd album, The Newest Ghost Town. The record has been receiving great reviews throughout the St. Louis area. Purchase your copy at www.vintagevinyl.com., Borders Books, or one of the shows.
http://www.vintagevinyl.com - Second CD Released by St. Louis Group
Falling Martins - 1/1/06 - St. Louis, MO - The St. Louis group Falling Martins will celebrate the New Year with the release of their second CD, The Newest Ghost Town. Join in the
New Year’s Eve celebration and listen to their sound at JackSon’s on Manchester Road in St. Louis. If you are booked New Years, schedule a Ja
Click to Read Full Story - Falling Martins to open for Chuck Berry - 6/20/05
- The Falling Martins are pleased to announce that they will be opening up for Chuck Berry, one of the foremost founders of rock n' roll. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 13th, in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill. The Falling Martins will take the stage at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25. The
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Click to Read Full Story - New Website Launched. - 1/17/05
- You found it – and welcome! Check out music, photos, upcoming live appearances, and more. Meet other Falling Martins fans on the message board. Purchase Falling Martins merchandise in the online store. Then contact the band with your feedback and questions.
- European Radio - 1/16/05
- The band’s song “Set Me Free” was recently featured on a prominent internet radio station in Belgium that reaches an estimated 200,000 listeners.
- American Radio - 1/15/05
- Selections from the Falling Martins’ debut CD release were recently heard on WGN Radio AM 720 in Chicago. The band has been tentatively invited to an in-studio performance and interview segment on the “Steve and Johnnie Show”, one of the most popular radio shows in the Windy City. Stay tuned for m
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