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Julio's Birthday
Posted by You me and Iowa on July 28, 2009
Go wish our bassist Ryan Julio a birthday wish or two!  He does enjoy fine alcohols and cheeses, as evidenced on his blog:  http://www.youmeandiowa.com/fermentationmastication. (read more)
Where the Wild Things Are
Posted by on May 4, 2009
Next Saturday, May 9th, we're having a party. A Where The Wild Things Are party. This isn't like a normal show. There are going to be costumes, and video projections and some crazy stuff. Oh, and it's OPEN BAR.   Let the wild rumpus start. Details: You Me & Iowa at The Unknown Theater Saturday, May 9th at 10PM 1110 Seward St. Hollywood, CA (map) $8 ALL AGES, OPEN BAR   (read more)
"MAKE YOUR HOME" IS #10 TOP INDIE SONG OF 2008
Posted by on April 26, 2009
Just found out that our song "Make Your Home (Smell Delicious)" is the number 10 Top Indie Song of 2008 on BeatCrave! Check it out: http://beatcrave.com/2008-12-23/top-ten-indie-songs-of-2008-with-free-mp3s/ (read more)
Free ticket giveaway for Saturday's show
Posted by on April 23, 2009
It's been a long winter, but the hot summer weather is starting to peek it's head through the clouds here in LA, and I'm ready for it. Got my beach clothes ready and everything. Speaking as one of the paler members of the band, I'm ready for some sun. Saturday night, April 25th, we're having our BIG show at Spaceland in Silverlake! How much does this lineup rock? You Me & Iowa (yours truly) "Have… (read more)
Featured on Buzz Bands LA
Posted by on April 22, 2009
Music journalist veteran, Kevin Bronson, featured You Me & Iowa on his blog Buzzbands LA today. Be sure to check it out. He also hosts the "Buzz Bands" show on Little Radio every Friday at 10 a.m., where he showcases great new music from LA and beyond.  Go to www.littleradio.com/radio/show/buzz_bands/ to listen. Show this Saturday at Spaceland!!! Woohoo! (read more)
SNEAK PEAK AT ROCK INSIDER TODAY
Posted by on April 16, 2009
Visit www.rockinsider.com today to hear a demo of one of our latest songs, "Howling at Summer," before we lay it down in the studio this fall. (read more)
Songs From the New Album
Posted by on April 6, 2009
We recently did a live in-studio recording of some of our songs, including a few of the songs that will be on our next record.  They've started being released to the public today.  You can check out one song at http://www.luxurywafers.net (read more)
Long Beach
Posted by on April 6, 2009
I'm sitting in a coffee shop in Long Beach at the moment, getting ready to play a show at Que Sera.  Part of SuckaFreeSundays, we're opening for The Amateurs.  Popcorn is popping in the movie theatre next door.  A group of people have gathered outside to purchase tickets.  The sun is setting.  Life is good. (read more)
This guy is better at our songs than we are!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
The guys at JamLegend took our song Tommy Hall and videogame-ized it, so that you can play along as the guitarist a-la Guitar Hero.  Turns out we're not so good at the video game version, but this guy sure is: (read more)
You Me and.... Dakota?
Posted by on March 27, 2009
So. We're back from San Fran.  A weekend trip of true rockage, with the aid of We Fly By Night and Casey Chisholm.  (For those of you who missed out, We Fly By Night will be joining us next month at Spaceland!) But for all those You Me & Iowans who were not fortunate enough to schlep up to NorCal to see some shows, FEAR NOT!  We are making an epic return to the Dakota Lounge, one of… (read more)
San Fran!
Posted by on March 19, 2009
Thanks to all those dedicated peeps who came out to Molly Malones last night!  And kudos again to our comrade-in-arms, Brian Boarini, rocking short sleeves and sonorous trumpet playing. As we wrap up a week of L.A. shows, we're also prepping for a quick jaunt up north...heres a little reading material. Speaking of "reading material," check out RJJ's new tasting notes in Fermentation/Mastication… (read more)
The Return of Iowa!
Posted by on March 15, 2009
  We're performing an ultra-special show this Wednesday, because our original bandmate Brian "Iowa" Boarini is returning for one show only to join us on some of our classic songs!   Join us at Molly Malone's on Wednesday night at 8PM.  21+ (read more)
Apple Store
Posted by on March 6, 2009
3rd Street Promenade, in Santa Monica, CA (read more)
Recording........
Posted by on March 4, 2009
I've been completely immersed in recording each band member's parts to 5 new songs this past week.  I like recording.  If I had lots of time and money, I'd definitely open up a recording studio. The songs are sounding great.  I love hearing the layers build up to form soundscapes. Thundering drums.           Walls of guitar and keys.     … (read more)
Free Monday Show with Local Natives, Voxhaul Broadcast
Posted by on February 12, 2009
Mondays are usually a bummer, but we're spicing things up with a free Monday show as part of the Local Natives residency at Silverlake Lounge.  Feb 23rd is the night, and we play early, so come at 8 or you'll be late!   (read more)
Music Video Nationwide Premiere TODAY!
Posted by on February 4, 2009
Today's the day! Our music video for Margaret Mourning is premiering across the nation in these places: • If you have Digital Cable with Comcast, COX, Charter, etc, (not Time Warner) then you should be able to watch it anytime. Use your remote to go into the free On Demand section, then go under Music, then Havoc TV, then Alternative. You should see You Me & Iowa: Margaret Mourning. If you have… (read more)
We Miss You, Indie 103!
Posted by on January 20, 2009
Indie 103, we will miss you. Your songs, your DJs, your attitude. Your continuing commitment to music quality over commercialism. Mark Sovel and Christian B, we thank you guys for playing our music and being overall upstanding radio personalities. We look forward to Indie 103's new incarnation, but are going to miss your terrestrial radio-wave days. LA now has a void... who's going to fill it? (read more)
Santa Monica Show
Posted by on January 13, 2009
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Playing Around In The Studio
Posted by on January 5, 2009
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Merry Christmas from You Me & Iowa!
Posted by on December 25, 2008
As a special holiday treat, we're giving out a recording of our cover of "Cantina Band", from Star Wars. Composed by John Williams, this was one of the most fun cover songs to figure out and put our own special spin on. Mixed and mastered by Mark Camperell, this was recorded live in preparation for our Halloween show a couple months ago. Enjoy, and we'll be back in LA for our December 30th show at… (read more)
Happy Holidays! New Years Eve-Eve show posted!
Posted by on December 22, 2008
Happy holidays everyone! We're heading out of town for a bit for some family times, but we'll be back in the LA area on Tuesday, December 30th for our New Years Eve-Eve show! It's with Calamity Magnet, and Dissolver, and it's going to be at Spaceland in Silver Lake. Spaceland 1717 Silverlake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Map) Set: 9:00 PM 21+ Take care, the ymi guys   (read more)