The Muckrakers

"Kerouac" single on ITunes
The internet-only single of Kerouac/Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters is now available exclusively at ITunes.

"Kerouac" video
Do you like sock puppets? Please say yes. Otherwise, well...we wasted a perfectly good evening. Our goal with the new record is to have visual elements for all the songs. First up is a video for "Kerouac" by Push For Cheese films. You can view the video on our website (under media) or at YouTube. You also can learn more about Push for Cheese Films here.

New Record Update
The band is finishing up the work on their fourth full-length record. And just so you know, they decided to scrap the idea of a Debbie Gibson tribute album - though their version of "Electric Youth" was pretty rad.

Online Store
Because of continuing problems with the store section on our website, we've started selling T-shirts at zazzle.com. Yes, they're a little expensive - but Brian has to have plastic surgery after the unfortunate too hot hot cocoa accident. Right now we only have the recent t-shirts up for sale, but soon we'll be adding a few new designs. We'll let you know. Click Here to go to the store.

Gravity (10.15)
"Gravity," a song about wanting to get away from it all - even for just a bit - and get back to who you really are. Also, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 classic "Atlantic City," a song the band has been playing live for several years. Download From iTunes

Run LIke Hell (10.15)
On Friday, October 26th, The Muckrakers will be doing a benefit show for the Kentucky Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The concert is free to anyone who participates in the event and is $10 for non-participators. All proceeds go to the foundation. For more information, visit our "shigs" page or kentucky.cff.org.

Recording Update (9.1)
The Muckrakers just returned from the first drum session for the new record. You can read about the trip and the entire making of the new album (as well as lots and lots of naked photos of Brian) on the journals page.

Store (8.13)
The Muckstore has been temporarily shutdown so that the band can do inventory and fix a few glitches. We hope to have it back up for you soon.

Slugger Field (6.22)
The Muckrakers secret goal to play a concert at every Reds affiliate stadium continues. The band played on Opening Day in Cincinnati and now they'll be playing at Louisville Slugger Field - home of the Reds AAA affiliate the Louisville Bats - this Friday (June 29th). The show starts at 5:30 and will be on the concourse overlooking centerfield. Admission is free with a purchase of a ticket. No plans yet for trips to Chattanooga (AA), Dayton (A), Sarasota (A), or Billings (Rookie)...yet.

Mickey Finn's Brewfest (6.22)
The Muckrakers will be headlining the 8th annual Mickey Finn's Brewfest in Libertyville, IL on August 4th. The event is for all ages and the band will take the stage at 7:00 cst. More info to come.

Jr. Dragster (6.22)
The Muckrakers have become official sponsors of their first race car. Junior Dragster - and big Muck fan - Kaleigh now proudly displays the bands name and website on her race car. To see the pictures, click here. Good luck Kaleigh!

Studio Update (6.22)
All is going fine and dandy as The Muckrakers go about making their fourth record (working title - "Brian's Feet Smell Like Beef Jerky"). The band will be heading down to Nashville in the next few weeks for some tracking. You can keep up with the comings and goings by checking out the recording journal.

Adios Mustachios (6.22)
The first annual Magically Marvelous Muckrakers Monster Mustache Month of May has come and gone - and all we have to show for it is razor burn. Oh...that and pictures. Lots of pictures. Click on "mustache" in the main menu to see the history of the Muckraker Mustaches.

Bullz-eye.com (4.16)
Bullz-eye.com has put together a list of the best albums you've never heard, greatest obscure albums, best unknown albums, underrated music, and underrated bands (a rather impressive undertaking if you think about it). Anyway, The Muckrakers' "Front of the Parade" was included and you can read the article and an interview with Rob by clicking here.

Opening Day Video Blog (4.9)
Opening Day in Cincinnati. Nothing quite like it. The Mucks played. The Reds won. Rob was in heaven. Our good friend Kyle put together a video blog of the event that you can watch here.

Five For Fighting & Collective Soul (4.9)
On Wednesday, May 2nd, The Muckrakers will be sharing a stage with both Five For Fighting and Collective Soul at 4th Street live in downtown Louisville. It's a free concert and the music will start at 7:00.

930 Listening Room (4.9)
The Muckrakers will be doing a hometown show on Friday, June 1st at the 930 Listening Room with good friends 49th Star (Joel's band). We'll have all the information on the show (which will be both smoke and alcohol free) soon.

Recording (4.9)
The Muckrakers are back in the studio right now, so shows are going to be few and far between for a while. In case you're wondering, there's no truth to the rumor that the new album is going to be a collection of Barbara Streisand covers.

7 Mary 3 (1.22)
The Muckrakers will be joining 7 Mary 3 for 4 shows in the Carolinas from February 15-18. Tickets are on sale now at all the venues. For more information, check the "TOUR" section.

Happy Birthday Label X (1.22)
To celebrate the "little engine that could," Label X will be throwing a 5 Year Anniversary party at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville on March 2nd. The show will feature the five bands on the label's roster: The Muckrakers, Code Red, Digby, Peter Searcy, and 49th Star.

WFPK's Live Lunch (1.22)
Rob will be joining Paul Moeller (Digby), Peter Searcy, and Joel Gerdis (49th Star) for a special singer/songwriter taping of WFPK's Live Lunch series on Friday, February 23rd. The show can be heard in Louisville on 91.9 FM and also can be heard on the internet at WFPK.org.

Album #4 (1.22)
The Muckrakers have begun the preliminary work on their follow-up to "Front of the Parade." The songs are being finished up and the pre-production is getting underway. The band guarantees that the record will be out before the fall of 2012.

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