DNFMOMD in Northampton at Sierra Grille on Thursday 9/26!
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is very excited to return to the Sierra Grille in Northampton, MA this week! Facebook event. We always have a magical time in Northampton!
Kissing Oscar Wilde book release party Oct 3 at Oberon with The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, Katie Kat, UnAmerika’s Sweetheart Karin Webb, Zombie Romance
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ wrote a song about traveling to Paris to kiss Oscar Wilde? We’re debuting it on October 3rd at Oberon? But why?!?!?!? Jade Sylvan‘s Kissing Oscar Wilde book release party!https://www.facebook.com/events/147511405445366/ Tickets: http://bit.ly/kisswilde Why go to a book release party in … Read More
TEN Lip-Synching: Aqua “Barbie Girl”
We’re finally issuing the 12th (and final) lip-synching video for TEN Kickstarter backer rewards. This is kind of a special one, which is what took us so long! Edrie is one of the Boston area’s most enthusiastic supporters of creative projects, … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library plays What the Fluff? A Tribute to the Union Square Invention on September 28th
More info: http://unionsquaremain.org/fluff-festival/ – Facebook Event What the Fluff? A Tribute to the Union Square Invention Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013. 3 – 7 pm(Raindate Sunday, September 29) Where: Union Square Plaza in Somerville. Where Prospect Street, Washington Street and Somerville Avenue meet. FOR THE EIGHTH … Read More
Friends of TEN: FAT – a huge success at the Toronto International Film Festival! – @Fatthefilm
We’re super excited that Mark Phinney’s Fat (IMDB) starring Mel Rodriguez, one of the most important, bravest films in a long, long time, has received a wonderful response at its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival! Read some of Mark’s … Read More
Sophia performs solo as part of the 40th Anniversary of TT the Bears Place, Camb. MA TONIGHT
I was very excited to have been asked to help celebrate the 40th (!!!) Anniversary of TT the Bears Place – one of my most favorite places to play – and one of the most welcoming. TTs took a chance … Read More
Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys cover The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s “Saint of Glass Worms” (inspired by the Walter Sickert artwork) as Kickstarter reward
Walter Sickert’s “Saint of Glass Worms” Last year, https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/‘s Art-Exchange Project included 5 songs written via the inspiration of 5 of our favorite visual artists. Each of those artists also then created a new visual piece based on a song … Read More
MJEML is house band for The Encyclopedia Show Season 2! Starting 9/9/13 with DINOSAURS!
(preview of the forthcoming Encyclopedia Show Somerville Seasons 1-3) by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ (The Michael J. Epstein Mass Spectrometer) is very excited to be the house band for The Encyclopedia Show SomervilleMonday, September 9, 2013Davis Square Theatre255 … Read More
Darling Pet Munkee plays RADIO Bar Saturday with Faux Ox, Bent Knee, and Emily Peal
Darling Pet Munkee is opening the night of the FAUX OX CD release their sophomore effort, Bhopal Hoax! This is the last Munkee gig for 2013! Doors at 8:00 p.m. and show starts at 9:00 with Darling Pet Munkee at RADIO in … Read More
MJEML to play Jamaica Plain Music Fest Saturday 9/7 3PM!
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library is very excited to play the 3rd Annual JP Music Festival this Saturday! Our set-time is 3PM!all the info (from the facebook event): Join us Saturday, September 7th, 2013 from 12-7 PM at Pinebank … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: September 4, 2013 RECAP featuring Why Are Those Girls SO Loud?!
September Wiretap Wednesday!! Wiretap Wednesday is a low-stress open mic that welcomes music, comedy, poems, and storytelling! Our feature performer was Why Are Those Girls SO Loud! Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! Free! (Logistical Details) Free Parking … Read More
Endation “Staab” music video produced by Sophia Cacciola, Directed by Michael J. Epstein premieres on Vanyaland!
Sophia and I have made a lot of music videos of our own and we’ve appeared in many music videos made for others. Now, however, for the first time ever, a music video we made for someone else! Endation‘s “Staab” … Read More
Space Balloons “Hovercraft Full of Eels” video
Hello Earth children! We Balloononians are in the final stages of completing a music-based TV show for your Earth television. In the meantime, we thought we should share some home videos we took while on an excursion in our favorite … Read More
Sophia stars as Lucy from Twin Peaks in new Hallelujah the Hills music video!
Lucy Moran – style icon I got to star as Lucy Moran from Twin Peaks in the latest Hallelujah the Hills music video for their song, ‘Confessions of an Ex-Ghost’ and I couldn’t be more excited with how it turned … Read More
The Tiny Festival of Huge Proportions featuring The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, The Impulse Powers, Joe Krafty, and Space Balloons – 8/24 at The Lily Pad (Cambridge, MA)
Tiny Festival of Huge ProportionsSaturday, August 24th2:00-6:00pmThe Lily PadInman Square1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 A family garden party to benefit HOPES music therapy program at MGH All ages welcome (under 15 free) http://tinyfestival.eventbrite.com/https://www.facebook.com/events/477256492368947 Light refreshments will be provided, including … Read More
Bob Colby Presents: Second Thursdays with Darling Pet Munkee, Kenne Highland Clan, Moose and the Mudbugs, and Gravedancers – Video recap
Videos thanks to John Doherty! Bob Colby Presents: Second Thursdays 8/8/2013 SET TIMES: (scheduled, might start a bit later)08:00-08:45 KENNE HIGHLAND CLAN09:00-09:45 MOOSE & THE MUDBUGS10:00-10:45 DARLING PET MUNKEE11:00-11:45 GRAVEDANCERS $7/21+GRAVEDANCERS are a new band with old-school roots in bands … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library makes CBS Boston’s Best Local Rock Bands
“Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library will steal your heart with its cover of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ “The Weeping Song.”…read the rest at: http://boston.cbslocal.com/top-lists/bostons-best-local-rock-bands/ We’re extremely honored to be on this list along with the great bands below. Don’t … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: August 7, 2013 featuring Matt Otto RECAP!
August Wiretap Wednesday is here!! Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! Free! (Logistical Details) Free Parking in the back, wine and beer and coffee at the Cafe! Also, connect with us on Facebook.andTwitter! FEATURE: MATTHEW OTTO other performers … Read More
Novelization of the Film TEN by Jade Sylvan
written by Jade Sylvan art by Frank Germano/Man on Fire Design layout by Sophia Cacciola Kindle Edition Print Edition The TEN film companion novel tells the story of TEN from the perspectives of the ten characters. Each of the ten … Read More
Double Hex 8-bits The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s “Amylee” – chiptune – Project Amylee Part 4
The first ever 8-bit cover of MJEML is here! Double Hex released a 5-song EP of chiptune, 8-bit covers of “Amylee” by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library “Suburban Dream” by The Stepkids “Titty Taco” by Uzimon “I Never Knew” … Read More
Hayley Jane and the Primates, Jatoba, Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library,The Gathering Floozies at Middle East Up 8/9/13 (including videos from the show)
Some videos courtesy of John Doherty: 8/9/13 Middle East Upstairs Hayley Jane and the Primates Jatoba https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ The Gathering Floozies 18+ $10 Advance / $12 Day of Show 8 PM Doors Facebook event – Tickets Color Me by Hayley Jane … Read More
Sophia and Michael cameo in Parlour Bells’ “Bachelor Hours” music video, directed by Glenn DiBenedetto
John Langton and Sophia in “Bachelor Hours” In addition to making some of our own music videos, we always have fun appearing as extras in other people’s videos. And, this Parlour Bells video was an especially fun one. Michael got to play … Read More
The Motion Sick’s reunion show videos! July 13, 2013 with Parks, The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, This Blue Heaven, Wash Pool
The Motion Sick had a blast returning to the stage at Brighton Music Hall! It was a lot of fun to get to do it again and to share the evening with all of you. Here are some videos of … Read More
DNFMOMD: nominated for best local band by Somerville Scout
We were excited to crack open our Somerville Scout to see that Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is nominated for Best Local Band! You can go vote here!
Sophia & Michael cameo in fake Trailer created by Izzy Lee
TEN the Movie was born last year as what we thought would be just a fun trailer to make for the annual Brattle Theatre Trailer Smackdown! Of course, things don’t always go as planned and we’re in the midst of … Read More
The Motion Sick plays “30 Lives” and “Grace Kelly” on Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood
It’s the first performance by The Motion Sick in 3 years! Travis, Matt, and I played two songs on Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood in celebration of our reunion show at Brighton Music Hall on July 13th. Check it! If … Read More
TEN composer Catherine Capozzi featured in CURVE Magazine
Catherine Capozzi is featured in Curve Magazine and the piece makes generous mention of the TEN Soundtrack! Pick up a copy at your local newsstand or check out the digital link at: http://www.curvemag-digital.com/curvemagazine/jul_aug_2013/?lm=1372692457000&pg=58#pg58 Curve says: Currently, Capozzi is excited about providing … Read More
Greetings from Spektor Island: music from the film TEN (by Catherine Capozzi)
Greetings from Spektor Island: music from the film TEN by Catherine Capozzi Greetings from Spektor Island: music from the film TEN by Catherine Capozzi is here for your ears! It’s a mix of score, character theme songs, dialogue clips, and a few bonus … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: July 3, 2013 special 3-song mic RECAP!
For the July Wiretap, In lieu of a feature performer this holiday-eve we will instead celebrated independence with a 3-song open mic! Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA Also, connect with us on Facebook. Here’s who celebrated with … Read More
Which “30 Lives” is better? The Motion Sick vs. Imagine Dragons
All the kids keep tweeting about this band Imagine Dragons’ song “30 Lives,” but let’s not forget who had a song called “30 Lives” first kids! Is ours better? Well, it definitely has more dancing bear mascots and 80s movie/Konami … Read More
MJE’s article on Kickstarter for Performer Magazine
Check out my little piece in Performer on why I think Kickstarter is in danger because of confusing policies and ideas about project-based crowdfunding. This is a short piece and presents a brief set of ideas meant to open up … Read More
DNFMOMD: 6/28 last minute benefit for Rosie’s Place at TTs with The Luxury and Cult 45
Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is happy to be opening up a last minute show to benefit Rosie’s Place – Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, offers emergency and long-term assistance to women who have … Read More
Launch Over Casting Call – Music Video 7/21
casting extras for Endation music video July 21st – have 11am-4pm available Location: Allston 15-20 extras needed – must be available for the full time. Physical needs: must be able to fall down/collapse independently repeatedly. In addition we will need some extras to … Read More
An open letter to Kickstarter
UPDATE: 6/21 – Kickstarter has done the right thing in my opinion. I am quite happy with the outcome. http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/we-were-wrong The author Ken Hoinsky has also opened up dialogue to help fix some of the problems with the text. Even if … Read More
Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein open for Chic Gamine at Johnny D’s – Sunday, Jun 23, 2013 8:30
Chic Gamine from Very excited to announce that Sophia and I have been added as openers (get there at 8:30 sharp!) for the wonderful Chic Gamine at Johnny D’s on Sunday June 23rd! We’ll be presenting music from a variety of … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: June 5, 2013 featuring Ginger Ibex – RECAP
t June Wiretap Wednesday!This page ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ). Our feature was Ginger Ibex (piano/viola duo!) and so many thanks to Leon Rich for hosting in our absence! Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! Free! (Logistical Details) Free Parking in the back, wine … Read More
Michael J. Epstein & Sophia Cacciola host On the Town with Mikey Dee on WMFO 05/29/2013
Go “like” the On The Town with Mikey Dee facebook page! OTTwMD plays local Boston music and is on every Wednesday from 9pm-Midnight and almost always features a live band around 10:30 – it’s on 91.5 WMFO – http://wmfo.org.Send your CDs to the station … Read More
MJEML play The Interrobang CD Release at Radio, Somerville 5/25 with The Susan Constant, When Particles Collide
photo created by Daykamp Creative! https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ are very excited to play Saturday night at RADIO in Somerville in support of our friends in The Interrobang‘s CD Release! The Susan Constant and When Particles Collide compound the awesomeness! It all gets started … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library welcomes two new librarians: Johnny Blazes and Catherine Capozzi
We at https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ are very pleased to welcome two new additions to our circulation desk: Johnny Blazes on vocals and Catherine Capozzi on guitar! Johnny Blazes Johnny Blazes is known far and wide as a gender-blending vaudevillian who combines glitter with clowning, … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library played Somerville Porchfest 5/18/13
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library played as part of the Somerville Porchfest! Check out these rad photos by Johnny Anguish / Daykamp Music We also participated last year, performing during the middle of our 48 Hour Film Project shoot … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: ZL Record Release with You People, Thalia Zedek Band 5/10/13 at Radio
flyer by Ian Adams ZL! Thalia Zedek Band YOU PEOPLE
El Loco Ojo: a film for the 48 Hour Film Project 2013 Boston by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ had so much fun participating in last year’s Boston 48 Hour Film Project (making Los Locos Manos) that we decided to participate again in 2013. Sophia was interviewed about our participation by Wicked Bird Media!Character – Bonnie/Brian Higgins, Inventor … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: May 1, 2013 featuring Colin Garrity – Open Mic RECAP!
t May Wiretap Wednesday is here!! This page ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ) will be the location of the livestream and time listings for performing acts. Our feature is Colin Garrity of OTP! Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! Free! (Logistical Details) … Read More
TEN Movie Titles!
Exciting TEN Movie news! Today we release the opening titles sequence, in which the cast, portrayed as pigs, is pursued by The Butcher. The style is inspired by the legendary title work of Saul Bass. The animated titles were … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library opens for Icarus (Liars and Believers) on May 17th.
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ is excited to announce that we’ll be opening for Liars and Believers’ production of ICARUS on May 17, 2013 at the Cambridge YMCA theater, 820 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 (MAP). Tickets: http://icarus.eventbrite.com/ (discount code “MJEML” for 15% off) See Minnie Minoseczeck’s Menagerie … Read More
Darling Pet Munkee performs “MONSTER S-I-Z-E MONSTERS” on the Steve Katsos Show
We had the great pleasure of performing live on The Steve Katsos show (Facebook) on 4/23/13. (The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library also previously appeared on the show.) We shared the evening with Harrison Stebbins and Kristan Berona. PHOTO BY KELLY … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat- Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Finals: Eddie Japan, Glenn Yoder and Western States, Twin Berlin, The Dogmatics
Nothing much left to say at this point – another great Rumble for the vaults. Congrats to Anngelle Wood/Boston Emissions team on a job well done! Previous Coverage: Sophia’s Rock Beat: Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble Night 6- Parks, Jack Burton … Read More
“The Taming of the Spy Who Loved Me” The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s Bond/Shakespeare collision for the From Denmark With Love compilation is now out!
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ was asked to appear on a compilation of James Bond themes…mixed with Shakespearean plays. What? Yes, you read correctly and here’s what we came up with: The Taming of the Spy Who Loved Me by The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library … Read More
DNFMOMD Show Recap: Precinct (4/27) with Hookerclops, The I Want You, Nicholas Burgess
just look at this amazing flyer by Dug McCormack! Saturday, 4/27 wild things happened at Precinct. I’m talking ROBOTS, and WEREWOLVES and BIG BENS, and LOVE, lots of LOVE. check it out: Nicholas Burgess: The I Want You Hookerclops (videos … Read More
Darling Pet Munkee -South Shore and New Hampshire Saturday 4/20
Darling Pet Munkee is hitting the road on Saturday – first playing RECORD STORE DAY (fb event) at the Braintree Newbury Comics store inside the majestic South Shore Plaza (250 Granite Street, Braintree)! here are all of the acts playing: 1:30 … Read More