The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Tour Correspondent Interview 3: Susannah P.
Tanya gets down to the truth with Susannah P!
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Tour Correspondent Interview 2: Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Another hard-hitting look at tour…this time, Tanya Palit sits down with Rachel Leah Blumenthal.
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Tour Correspondent Interview 1: Tanya Palit
More on the MJEML/Golden Bloom/Neutral Uke Hotel tour coming soon, but let’s get started with some of the hard hitting on-the-ground journalistic investigation of Tanya Palit. We’ll have a series of interviews coming up. Today, we start with Tanya Palit.
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library CD Sale (worldwide)!!!
Buy our CD for $10 + $2 shipping anywhere in the U.S. and Canada and $10 + $5 shipping worldwide. We will additionally offer a package deal of 5 copies (they make great gifts!) for the discounted price of $40 … Read More
Huge thanks from The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library for being part of our sold-out CD release show at The Middle East Down!!!
A huge, huge thanks from all of the wings of the library for making our sold out CD release a smashing success!!! We really appreciate your kind and generous outpouring of support and we had more fun than we ever … Read More
Help Us “Green” Our Tour! (The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library w/ Golden Bloom and Neutral Uke Hotel)
The MJEML is going on tour with our good pals Golden Bloom and Neutral Uke Hotel in April. Tour Dates: Wed. 4/20 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA (tickets selling fast!) – http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182411545112392 Thurs. 4/21 – Cameo Art-Gallery – Brooklyn, NY – http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115042465240542 Fri. 4/22 – The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH … Read More
Ladies Rock Camp Boston 2011 Videos!
I was really excited to witness a new crop of female rock stars last night at the Ladies Rock Camp showcase. On Friday, around 30 women with little-to-no experience playing their instrument gathered together, formed bands, went through intensive music … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library on Sleepover Shows and coverage by Time Out Boston! Special acoustic session in our kitchen
As we approach our CD release show, we’ve got a lot of exciting stuff coming through the pipeline this week. This particular set of videos, from our Sleepover Shows session, is really exciting to us. We had a really awesome … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Poster Series: “Read…it does your dendrites good!”
Here is poster #7 in The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library poster series.
The Story of the Song: The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s _Volume One_
This year has been a little hectic with wrapping up the process of putting out The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library debut album, _Volume One_. There are a number of new regular columns we plan to debut here in 2011 … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Poster Series: “Throw words not punches”
Here is Poster #6 in the MJEML Poster Series!
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Sleepover Show Preview (plus proof that we hate freedom)!
As you are likely aware, I do have extensive spy training, much of it undertaken to resist information extraction using Sodium Pentothal®. However, after entering the sordid, bibliophilic world of the library, the combination of allergies from book dust and … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Membership Cards
…which also happen to be stickers, are now on the way. These will be available to those who qualify for access to our collections. Design by Sophia Cacciola
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Poster Series: “Feel the need…the need to READ!”
Here is Poster #5 in the MJEML Poster Series Don’t forgot to come to our CD release on 2/26 (special discounted advance ticket/CD combo here!)
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Poster Series: “turning pages prevents RAGES”
Here is Poster #4 in the MJEML Poster Series Don’t forgot to come to our CD release on 2/26 (special discounted advance ticket/CD combo here!)
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Poster Series: “A book a day keeps the PLAGUE away”
Here is Poster #3 in the MJEML Poster Series Don’t forgot to come to our CD release on 2/26 (special discounted advance ticket/CD combo here!)
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Poster Series: “If you don’t read, the Terrorists win!”
Here is Poster #2 in the MJEML Poster Series Don’t forgot to come to our CD release on 2/26 (special discounted advance ticket/CD combo here!)
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Receives Passim Iguana Music Fund Grant!
I am beyond excited to announce that The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library has received a very generous and very helpful grant from the Passim Iguana Music Fund. The grant allows us the financial freedom to complete our debut album … Read More
SOLD OUT!!! The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Super-Discounted CD Release Ticket + CD (with limited-edition bonus materials) – ends 2/1
Please also join our mailing list. Hear some music. We have reached our goal and pre-sales are now sold out. In fact, the whole show is now sold out. We expect that there might be a few tickets that become … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library at The Magic Room Recap! w/Walter Sickert, Garvy J., Evan O’Television, and more!
We had an absolute blast playing last Friday at The Magic Room Gallery and really want to thank everyone who helped put it together and all of the bands/acts/artists involved. It was a beautiful variety show in a bizarrely beautiful … Read More
11/12 – The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library at The Magic Room w/Garvy J. and Walter Sickert (and lots more!)
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library is really excited to present to you our third show of all time, the final opportunity to see us live in 2010! We’re REALLY excited to be part of shows that transcend their own … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Lyrics and Chords Collection
Photo by Joel Edinberg As we begin our studio journey to document the first 9 volumes of the MJEML song collection, I thought it most appropriate to share with you the songbook for your perusal. These notes contain the main … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Poster Series: “Better Read Than Dead”
Here is the first in a series of posters for The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library.
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library rocks 3 sets in 12 hours! (Videos of the MJEML, Highly Personal Trash, The Cinnamon Fuzz, and What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?)
On the evening of 10/1, we had the pleasure of playing Church with Highly Personal Trash, The Cinnamon Fuzz, and What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? (video of all these fine acts down at the bottom! Early the next morning, … Read More
MJEML Sequential Art Collection: The Adventures of The Michael J Epstein Memorial Library…Pt 1
based on a true story (by Sophia Cacciola)
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library: “Don’t Stop Believin'” in our Special Collections
To celebrate the great lineup for our 2nd-ever show, Highly Personal Trash, The Cinnamon Fuzz, and What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? have joined up with us to remind you all to come to Church on Friday, October 1. We … Read More
The Mighty Debut of The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library (with Neutral Uke Hotel) – video included
I just want to give a HUGE thanks to everyone involved with making The MJEML’s musical debut a smashing success. Agent Bishop did a great job setting up the show and trusting us to come through and sell out a … Read More
MP3s of The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Live on WZBC’s Mass. Ave. and Beyond
Three librarians, Tanya K. Palit, Susannah Plaster, and Michael J. Epstein (me) paid a visit to WZBC on Friday to give the world premiere of a few songs and talk about Saturday’s debut performance at Cafe 939 (video, MP3s, and recap … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Librarian: Michael J. Epstein
Michael J. EpsteinBook Shelver, Due Date Stamp Cleaner, Pervy Computer User Kicker Outer, Ukulele, Voice Michael J. Epstein, great-great-great-great-great grandson of Michael J. Epstein is allowed to work in the library because he has the same name as its honoree … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Archives: Sasha Goldberg
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Archives presents former band members… Sasha GoldbergHead Curator of Special Collections and Archives, Trumpet, Organ, Keys, Thunder Stick Sasha was raised to be a classically trained flute player but decided that science was a lot … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Librarian: Jane Allard
Jane AllardStacked Collection Curator, Melodica, Glockenspiel, Voice Jane has parlayed her few years of piano in middle school to an on again/off again keyboard gig in various projects. She has recently turned to several new instruments and has realized that the … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Archives: Tanya K. Palit
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Archives presents former band members… Tanya K. PalitExecutive Assistant to Mr. Bookman, Library Investigations Officer, guitar, vocals, and occasional violin Tanya picked up the guitar for the same reason many people do: Bangladeshi political instability (assassinations, … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Archives: Holly Collins
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library Archives presents former band members… Holly CollinsElectronic Arcade Librarian, Flarm Patrol, Kalimba, Voice Holly hails from Boston and still misses the “real” Harvard Square and, especially, The Tasty. Holly went to Northeastern University, where she … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Librarian: Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Rachel Leah BlumenthalSenior Cataloguer of Plague-Era Autobiographies, Flute When Rachel isn’t playing whatever instrument she can get her hands on – most often flute, piano, and oboe – she’s writing about science, food, or the science of food. She eats ghost … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Librarian: Susannah P.
Susannah P.Assistant Director of Returning Books on Time, Viola, Voice Hailing from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Susannah moved to Boston after finishing her undergraduate degree in Viola Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Having studied at both … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Librarian: Sophia Cacciola
Sophia CacciolaBeatbinder, Acquisitions, Drums Sophia was hatched from a dinosaur egg at Natural Bridge, VA. She is also the frontwoman/drummer for the no-wave art-rock Prisoner-inspired band, Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling. Favorite Author: Leo Tolstoy. Anna Karenina is the … Read More
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Librarian: Lisa Battiston
We bring you a series of features on the fine staff of The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library. Lisa BattistonAssistant Shelver to the Dean of Mass Market Literary Literature, Bass Several years ago, Lisa was formerly playing a not-so-great guitar in … Read More
I’m A Liker Not A Fighter T-Shirt
The ever problematic Agent Bishop has caved in to mass hysteria and demand for a piece of memorabilia designed to celebrate my frequent use of the “like” option on Facebook. I present to you, his creation (initially made in short … Read More