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July 20, 2008 - The Friday Hang Moves to Spanky's

For the past couple of summers, we've done a regular Friday evening event here in Danville. And while we have loved every minute of it, there were always two problems: Rain and Cold. Because it was an outside performance, we could only play if it didn't rain, and only in the warmer months of the year.

Well, that's changed. The Friday Night Blues Hang is now located at Spanky's Banquet Hall, 409 E. Main St., in Danville. Spanky's is colocated wtih Sarge's Tap, so there's plenty of parking. The hang is still FAMILY FRIENDLY, and no worries about weather. Join us at our new home and help us show Spanky's what a Blues Hang is all about!

July 5, 2008 - New Web Site Design

Today we loaded the new site design. We think this makes it easier to find everything you want to see, as well as clean up some clutter. There's one more page to complete -- the Gear Page, but Lane and Gary have a LOT to say about all the cool toys they get to use. So, that's one going to take an extra day or two.

June 5, 2008 - DEEPER BLUES TO PERFORM FOR SUMMER NAMM SHOW

DANVILLE, Illinois, June 5, 2008 - Deeper Blues, Illinois' new internationally-acclaimed Blues band, announced today that it will perform at US Music Corp.'s Summer NAMM pre-show Kick-off event Thursday, June 19th.

A concert and product demonstration in one, the event features several bands endorsing USM brands, including Eden Electronics, Randall Amplifiers, and Washburn guitars. Deeper Blues - comprised of Lane Baldwin, bass/vocals, Gary Jones, guitar, and James Jones, drums - will host the show, with Baldwin serving as MC along with solo artist Sean O'Bryan Smith. In addition to Deeper Blues, featured performers include Justin Conn Band, Manic Bloom, and solo artist Doug Johns. Smith and Roy Vogt (solo artist and Bass Professor of Belmont University, Nashville) will present a combined show featuring selections from their latest recordings.

"We all know how difficult it can be to evaluate products on the NAMM show floor," said Jody Dankberg, Marketing Director for US Music. "This event allows us to present our products to dealers and musicians in a real-world situation, which is a much better way to get to know the products."

During the event, the bands will use Eden bass amplifiers and Randall guitar amps, Several of the bands will also use Washburn guitars and basses. "I've been a strong supporter of Eden for a decade and a half. " says Baldwin. "Gary feels the same about his Randalls. We're proud to represent them and to let others hear how great they are."

Randall Division Manager Doug Reynolds is looking forward to showing Nashville professionals the versatility of his amplifiers, especially the company's flagship MTS (Modular Tube Series) line. "We're very well known in the Metal market," he said, "but our amps are also excellent choices far any style of music. Gary's playing with Deeper Blues really shows how easy it is to get any tone you need at the flip of a footswitch - everything from crystal clean to devastating high gain."

Deeper Blues is a mesmerizing blend of old-school tradition and modern sound that's rapidly gaining international attention. Legendary Blues bassist Johnny B. Gayden (Albert Collins) says the band is "perfectly named." Rick Bennick (formerly of Todd Rundgren and Mitch Ryder) calls Gary Jones his "favorite guitarist." The band's new release, Dig the Hole, has been praised around the world for it's "great songs [and] great playing and singing" (Jazz icon Mark Egan). Helisnki Blues Café calls it "great stuff" and says it "gets better with each listen."

The show will be held at the Rutledge Live Music Venue in downtown Nashville, TN. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a Meet and Greet and an opportunity to demo equipment, with the concert portion beginning at 7 p.m. For more information see deeperblues.com or eden-electronics.com.

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May 29, 2008 - New Video and a New Look
Today we added a new video - Gary's Randall Rig. Here's a peek behind the scenes at one of the main components that gives Gary that "sonic jihad" tone. We've also completed a makeover of the Video page, which makes it load faster and not waste your time. Featured videos will still be accesible on that page, but the rest now open in a new pop-up window. Check it our here.

In other news, the redesigned MyEmpireStore is almost ready. We hope to update this weekend so you can again buy Deeper Blues stuff!

May 22, 2008 - Mike Harper Art in Columbus Show

Our Creative Partner is at it again. This time around, he's part of a huge show in Columbus, Ohio - ROBOT HIVE. For this show, each artist had to create a painting in keeping with the show's name. Mike's entry - Portrait of the Artist as a Young Borg - is shown below.

For those interested in attending the Opening Reception:

So... Ten Cool Points to Mike for being so talented! And remember, as Mike reminded us just the other day:

Robots are Cool!

May 15, 2008 - DEEPER BLUES TO OFFER CLINICS FOR US MUSIC CORP. BRANDS

DANVILLE, Illinois, May 15, 2008 - Deeper Blues, Illinois' new internationally-acclaimed Blues band, announced today that it will be performing several in-store clinics for US Music Corp., continuing - and expanding - a long association between Eden Electronics and bassist-vocalist Lane Baldwin. Eden merged with US Music in 2003.

In addition to Baldwin, the Power Blues trio includes veteran guitarist Gary Jones and his son James on drums. During their presentations, the band will demonstrate Eden bass amplifiers, Randall guitar amps, and use several Washburn guitars. "I've used nothing but Eden amps for fifteen years," says Baldwin. "As far as I'm concerned it's the only amp there is. And Gary feels the same about his Randalls. Obviously, we're very pleased to strengthen our relationship with US Music."

"Deeper Blues is an amazing band that covers a lot of sonic territory in their shows," said USM Marketing Director Jody Dankberg. "Their presentation shows how easily Randall and Eden can deliver every tone they need, so that nothing gets between them and their audience."

Eden founder David Nordschow is pleased to expand the company's clinic program. "Lane has been doing solo clinics for the past several years, in addition to dealer training," has said, "so he obviously knows the equipment very well. Adding Deeper Blues to the presentation allows us to partner with two sister divisions to present a more in-depth look at what US Music offers."

Deeper Blues is a mesmerizing blend of old-school tradition and modern sound that's rapidly gaining international attention. Legendary Blues bassist Johnny B. Gayden (Albert Collins) says the band is "perfectly named." Rick Bennick (formerly of Todd Rundgren and Mitch Ryder) calls Gary Jones his "favorite guitarist." The band's new release, Dig the Hole, has been praised around the world for it's "great songs [and] great playing and singing" (Jazz icon Mark Egan). Helisnki Blues Café calls it "great stuff" and says it "gets better with each listen."

"We're all very excited about the opportunity," said Jill Jones, Executive Vice President of MidWest Management, and manager of Deeper Blues. "Lane has been a close friend to David for over fifteen years, and has always been an avid supporter of the company. Now that our guitarist Gary Jones has entered into an endorsement relationship with Randall Amplifiers and Washburn guitars, it's an excellent fit for both the band, and USM."

Clinics are already scheduled for May and June, with more dates planned for the remainder of the year. For a listing of specific dates, visit deeperblues.com or eden-electronics.com.

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May 8, 2008 - More Video, More Clinics and Charlotte's
Wow, the band has been busy the past month! That's why you haven't seen a recent update here. But, thankfully, the smoke has cleared a bit, and we've added some cool new stuff to the site.

Thanks to Creative Partner Mike Harper, the band now has three performance videos:

Stromfront - shot live at Danville Foodstock '08

Daddy's Pier - also shot at Danville Foodstock '08

Gravedigger Jones - the band's first "scripted" video, shot on location in our home town.

Check them all out on our Videos page.

In addition, the band will appear at a pair of in-store clinics in May - Sam Ash Music, Buffalo Grove, IL, and Pulse Music in Kokomo, IN. Check the Calendar page for details.

Finally, we're thrilled to be back at Charlotte's here in Danville for another summer run! Every Friday, 5-8PM (weather permitting), the band will be on the patio doing the Backyard Blues-B-Q thing. This is the perfect way to end the week and start the weekend -- lose your Blues so the you can enjoy your time off. Come on down and say HI!

April 12. 2008 - New Video! More Clinics!
Mike's been at it again. This time, he did a mini-documentary on the band's recent trip to Chatanooga and Madison (near Nashville) for a pair of in-store appearances in support of Eden, Randall and Washburn. Check out the Extras page for A Tale of Two Cities. Also, we just got word that the band will be performing another pair of in-store clinics in May. Check the Calendar page for more.

March 31, 2008 - New Video!
Hats off to Mike Harper for a wonderful video of Stormfront. Shot live at Foodstock '08, this is Deeper Blues raw and live. A high-resolution version will be available for purchase soon. Watch the video on the Extras page.

March 29, 2008 - Deeper Blues Ring Tones
They're Deep. They're Blue. They're cool as all get-out... and they're FREE! Six to choose from, including Gravedigger Jones, Daddy's Pier and four others. Get them by licking on the graphic below:

Free Deeper Blues Ring Tones!

March 17, 2008 - Danville Foodstock Video
Our creative partner Mike Harper spent the day of Foodstock "08 with a camera in his hand. The result is this 8-minute video to re-cap the event and the reason behind it. Watch the video on the Extras page.

March 15, 2008 - Another Clinic, Wallpaper for your computer, Banners for your web site.
Man! Things are really going well! We just nailed down another in-store clinic for Eden - this time in Nashville, at the Sam Ash store. We'll post details about that as soon as we nail them down.

Also, check the Extras page for a couple of new things:

1. Desktop Wallpaper. That's right. Several folks have emailed to request this, so we finally got something done about it. Choose the logo or a solo shot of each band member. All available in multiple resolutions.

2. Banner Link Code. We now have two banners you can place on your web site - 600 and 500 wide - and both will automatically link back to us. Help us spread the message by telling your friends about the band. And, THNAKS!!!

March 12, 2008 - Deeper Blues Clinic
We just received confirmation that we'll be doing an in-store clinic April 5th in Chattanooga, TN. Click on poster for details. Hope to see you there!

March 07, 2008 - Foodstock '08 a Rousing Success!
We are very proud to announce that our benefit for the Danville Area Food Pantry was very successful, raising more than $5000 and still counting! A huge Deeper Blue Thank You to all who came to the show &/or donated to the cause. Because of you, more families will have dinner tonight... more babies will have formula.

Sincere thanks to the many businesses that donated to the cause, whether it be services, food/beverages or gift baskets. Their contributions helped make sure we brought in as much money and food as we possibly could. Many thanks also to the many volunteers who made sure everything got done - on time, and right the first time!

While there are many responsible for the success of Danville Foodstock '08, one person stands out above the rest, and that's our manager, Jill Jones, Executive VP of MidWest Management. Without Jill, none of this would have ever happened. Hundreds of hours, hundreds of phone calls and meetings and errands and letters and... you get the idea.

Finally, our deepest thanks to the performers who shared the stage with Deeper Blues, and gave the audience a show that is still being talked about all over town! The Root Canals, Phaze II and New Kingdom Christian Church Choir (led by Pastor Melissa Forman), and MCs Larry Weatherford and Erin (Big E) Forman -- thank you for being part of the Deeper Blues Family.

We have posted a new Gallery in our Pictures section, featuring select shots from the event. If you'd like to see even more, and read up on the event and the food pantry, visit Danville Foodstock. And keep your eyes peeled here for news on the next event!

February 22, 2008
We hope that, by now, you've seen the news about Danville Foodstock '08, a benefit we're producing for the Danville Area Food Pantry. We're just about a week away, and can't wait for the big day to arrive. Today we added interviews from KISS Country and KOOL-FM, sister stations here in Danville that are corporate sponsors of the event. Check them out on the Extras and Booking pages. On the Danville Foodstock web site, you can also hear the Public Service Announcements produced by the station in support of the event.

January 28, 2008
Check out the new promo video on the Extras page! Once again filmed, directed and edited by our Creative Partner Mike Harper. This one was shot entirely in the dungeon at Electric Jonesyland and features new drummer James Jones.

January 27, 2008
We just put up a Deeper Blues Crew page. If you'd like to help Deeper Blues promote (and get!) gigs in your area, check it out and then drop us an email.

Now that the CD is out, the work is just beginning. We're talking to promoters and agents around the world, putting together our tour plans. And when we come to your town, we want to fill the house, then rock it till it falls down! Help us promote the gigs and you'll get free tickets, swag and more. Find out more...

January 12, 2008
Great news, y'all! The CD is now available! That's right. Finally, after dealing with several obstacles, the CDs are here. Those who pre-ordered will be contacted over the next few days so they can pick up their copies at Among Friends (behind Charlotte's). The rest of you... what are you waiting for? Grab your copy of hte CD here, or you can download it here.

For more on the CD, including tech notes and lyrics, click here.

November 23, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! And, yes, we have plenty to be thankful for. For starters, we've been deep in rehearsals with new drummer James Jones. Check out the About page for more on James. We've also added a new Picture Gallery with shots taken at James' first show with the band.

UPDATE - Yes, the CD is almost done! We're now putting the very final polish on the mixes and the CD artwork. It's going to be close, but we're still on schedule to release the CD before Christmas. Keep an eye out here for more updates as they occur.

September 16, 2007
You can now pre-order Dig the Hole, the upcoming CD, as well as the companion T-shirt and Poster. Save up to 30% if you order all three! We're almost ready to send the CD to print and this is one way you can show your support... by pre-ordering and helping us finance the project. All pre-ordered CDs and posters will be signed by the entire band. Order your copy today!

September 6, 2007
Holy cow! We never thought we'd find a permanent drummer this quickly! We played our last performance with departing drummer Aaron only three days ago. Sure, we'd been talking to some folks, feeling them out for touring and such. But that was pretty much a stop-gap until we found a real partner - one who would be in it for the long haul. And we were willing to wait for that special person that would complete our little Blues Triumverate. Instead, almost before it really began, the wait is over. And he was right under our nose all the time.

As quickly as possible, we'll have new pictures and a full anouncement of our new partner. For now, it's a secret. Keep an eye out here for more news soon.

Wow. Talk about a gift! We've got a drummer!

THIS JUST IN! - We started this band at Charlotte's Cafe here in Danville. So what better place to introduce our newest member? So . . . we'll be back for one final show this season:

Saturday, September 29, 4-7PM. Full soup, sandwich and salad menu, plus burgers and brats on the Bubba Grill. You DO NOT want to miss this one! For more info, call 217-442-2839.

September 3, 2007
Today, we say goodbye to our drummer, Aaron, as he heads off to Carbondale to pursue his degree. Lane, Gary and Mike wish him all the best. Good luck, Aaron! Moving forward, Gary and Lane are looking forward to performing with - and presenting to you - some of the finest Blues drummers in the country. Watch this space for rmore news.

August 15, 2007
Happy Birthday to Lane!! Today is his 51st Birthday and Mike gave him a killer present -- the YouTube version of our new promo video. We've loaded it on the Extras page so you can check it out here.

May 3, 2007
Well, folks, it's been a busy couple of days. We hardly know what to say, we're so elated! Lane's good friend Abe White has asked Lane to co-host an Internet radio talk show on bass. Since this info is available elsewhere, we'll just link to it here. You can also read more about how it all happened by checking Lane's blog on that same site.

Another great piece of news is that Gary has been invited to endorse DR Strings. Gary has been using them almost as long as Lane has, and we're all very proud that DR wants Gary on their roster! Way to go, bro!

We are going to be sending out the Deeper News email newsletter more often. If you'd like to receive it in your email box, send us an email. We will NEVER sell, trade or otherwise disseminate your name or private info! We just don't work that way, folks!

April 21, 2007
We just posted a huge set of photos from our first Eden Electronics in-store event. The best part is that we played host to Blues legend Johnny B. Gayden, bassist for Albert Collins for a decade and a half, and featured on more than 75 recordings. Check all the deets here.

April 5, 2007
We're extremely pleased to announce our endorsement of Best-tronics (guitar-cable.com) cables. Lane has known their new Marketing VP, John Vitale for several years. "When I heard that John was working with Best-tronics," Lane says, "I knew I had to check them out. John doesn't do low-quality . . . ever."

Lane and Gary have been testing the cables for the past several weeks, and haven't figured out how to break them yet - except of course with a chain saw, but that doesn't count! "The materials are very high quality," Gary notes, "and the attention to detail is outstanding. They're definitely several notches above the rest -- and you can't beat the price with a stick!"

So . . . welcome, John, and the rest of the Best-tronics crew, to the Deeper Blues family. We're all very pleased to have you with us!

April 1, 2007
Due to the number of requests we've received for more direct access to the video on YouTube, we've embedded it in the site. You can now watch it on the Extras page. There you'll also find an MP3 of an interview Lane did last year with KOOL-FM here in Danville. This short interview aired in the days before the band's last gig of the season at Charlotte's. (This season starts Friday, May 4th. See the Calendar for more info.)

In the future, we plan to add more to the Extras page, including a Deeper Blues wallpaper or two. Of course, we'll add new video and such as it becomes available.

March 17, 2007
We just received confirmation on a very special appearance. We're doing a Meet & Greet for Eden and will be appearing with Blues legend Johnny B. Gayden. Read the Calendar for more info. Woo-hoo! Y'all come! It's going to a blast!

Today we added several new pictures - first, in the Live and in Trouble section and second, in We Got People, a brand new section featuring shots of our friends in the industry. Check 'em out!

We'd also like to remind you that we do a blog on our MySpace site, so be sure to check us out on the Space.

March 2, 2007
Gary and Lane just got back a few hours agao from visiting LM Products, makers of the finest straps in the industry. You can check out a report and several photos here. Also be sure to check out the other photo galleries, as we've added several new shots.

February 25th, 2007

Just waking up after the Arabella's Heart Benefit. We had a wonderful time, but it was a long, long day. We spent the last part of the week coordinating some last minute things, including a photo shoot by our new Official Photographer, Jeremy Sparling, and a video shoot. Mike Harper, a life-long friend of Gary's has agreed to be Co-producer and Director for the band's videos as well as a documentary on the band. So we'll have live shots up soon, and - hopefully! - some video to show you, too!

We'd like to thank everyone involved with the benefit for working so hard. The entire production went very smoothly and we appreciate everyone's efforts. I know that Arabella and her family will always remember your dedication.

If you weren't able to attend, you can still help. Arabella's web site is going to stay up, and they're accepting donations via check or PayPal. Click on the link above for more information.

February 21st, 2007

Wow, only up one day and we've already got news to report. When we were down in Nashville at the Rock & Load Showcase (Hi, Dan! Hi, Abe!), a close friend captured a short video using her digital still camera. We didn't even know such a thing could happen, but thankfully, Lisa did. So... we now have a video on You Tube. Check it out!

February 20th, 2007

Hey! The web site is live! How 'bout that? What with everything going on, and as busy as all three of the guys are, the site is finally up and running. Keep an eye out in the next week or two as we add more pictures, more news . . . just a LOT more stuff. Welcome to the journey, folks. It only gets better from here.