Flyer Credit: Jon Styer

THIS SATURDAY! which happens to Record Store Day and the same day as the Rocktown Beer and Music Festival, will also and most importantly be the Record Release Show for The Cinnamon Band’s brand new 7” on Funny / Not Funny Records.  Everyone who purchases the record at the show will be entered in a contest to win a copy of the test press pictured below! The winner will be chosen at random and he or she can either pick up the test press at the end of the show or leave their contact information at the merch table. The test presses come with alternate black cover and are limited to 5! If you forget to snag a copy tomorrow we are also giving away a second copy of the test press for everyone who Pre-Orders online from our store.

So it goes without saying how amazing this Saturday is going to be for the town of Harrisonburg.  If you are unable to make it this Saturday and still live in Virginia, The Cinnamon Band will be performing at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville, VA on 4/20 with the wonderful Sharon Van Etten. Don’t live in Virginia? Then how about checking out this brand and amazing new video for Black Love off their new record! 

Video Credit: Will Renton

PRESS!! What is being said about our recent releases:

F/NF 018: Cinnamon Band - Black Love / Tough Love 7”

“It’s pop, but it’s stripped-down, raw but lightly produced, and filled with a southern-tinged style of vocals set to harmony.” - FencePost

F/NF 017: The Diamond Center - California / Bells 7”

““California” features a sea of fuzzy and swirling guitars, scattered carefully between the gorgeous and blissful vocals that sound masked by a glowing veil of smoke.” - The Styrofoam Drone

““California” quickly — I’m talking instantaneously — became my favorite Diamond Center song. ” - You Hear That ?!?

““California” starts out sounding every bit of the Old West; a little dark and gloomy, a little sinister – midnight campfires, shadows cast everywhere by the full moon.” - SIRENS of DECAY

“The Diamond Center are purveyors of very fine lush, shimmering neo-psychedelia.” - The Mad Mackerel

F/NF 016: The Demon Beat / Elephant Child Split 7”

“Both tracks [Teenage Wasteland & Under the Bridge pt. II] look to knock you right on your ass, coming together with heavy, crunchy guitars and a solid, hard rocking attitude.” - The Styrofoam Drone

“If you’re a fan of heavy hitting, distortion filled garage rock, then this effort is just perfect for you!” - MusicBoxPete

“This is not funny: The Demon Beat slay on new split release.” - WVRockscene

F/NF 015: Naked Gods - No Jams LP

“You probably haven’t yet heard of Naked Gods, but that may soon change.” - Verbicide Magazine

“The opening 32 seconds of No Jams‘ opening track “Teenage Colony” is more than enough to get you hooked on Naked Gods.” - FencePost

“North Carolina beard-pop band Naked Gods keep it realz yo’. Foot tapping music. Yeyeeee.” - Gold Soundz

Pre-Order Black Love / Tough Love by The Cinnamon Band:

Funny / Not Funny Records is proud to present The Cinnamon Band’s vinyl debut with this limited edition 45rpm single. John Harouff and Neil Campbell achieve all of their goals on this record without any unnecessary elements.  Their unique brand of two man rock n roll is full, dynamic, and loaded with hooks.  Their composition is competent and clean just like the cover. Their vocal harmonies are reminiscent of the Everly Brothers, and in fact John and Neil have been playing together for so long they might as well be brothers themselves.

Make sure to Pre-Order this limited to 300, must have, 7” before it’s gone. And why should you Pre-Order you might ask? Everyone who Pre-Orders the record will be entered into a contest where one lucky winner will receive the test press of this release!!

Preview? You got it. Check out the track Black Love below:

Track Listing:

• Side A - Black Love
• Side B - Tough Love

Looking for more?? Twelve By Twelve is the Cinnamon Band’s attempt to get busy and stir the pot in 2012 by releasing a free cover song download in each of the 12 months of the year. Here is Vol. 4: Main Man by T. Rex featuring our friend Christina Gleixner of the Low Branches.

MACRoCk Photo Recap

MACRoCk Photo Credits: Melanie Schlabach, John Reiss, Jonathan O’Brien, Harper Holsinger

Funny / Not Funny is excited to welcome Prison Book Club to the family with the announcement of F/NF 019 a split cassette tape between Prison Book Club and Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders.  Prison Book Club comes from the small town of Shepherdstown WV, you might recognize that name from another recent release we put out.  That is right, Prison Book Club shares members with The Demon Beat, as well as The Fox Hunt, but don’t let that shape your opinion of this group, because they have crafted their own brand of honest rock and roll with a country twist that holds up without leaning on their pedigree.  Prison Book Club is Adam Meisterhans, Andrew Ford, John R. Miller, Tucker Riggleman.  More information about the release is listed below, but first get to know these boys by checking out the video and links. 
Prison Book Club: F/NF Profile | Facebook | ReverbNation

F/NF 019: Prison Book Club / Uncle Bengine Split Cassette

This release has been in the works since late fall of last year, both bands have been hard at work writing and recording and we are thrilled to finally announce the release of F/NF 019. The pairing of Prison Book Club with Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders is the prefect soundtrack to a last call bar room conversation.  Each side of the cassette contains over 20 minutes of well crafted, honest music that celebrates day to day life; be it a trip down to the river to catch a drink or traveling the long way home to see family and friends.

Prison Book Club
1. Lights of the City
2. Drinking by the River
3. Darker Side of Town
4. Unknown Legend
5. Down the Road
6. Wouldn’t We

Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders
1. Forge the River
2. Work this Town
3. In Wake
4. Best Dress
5. Carolina Bound
6. Rock Street
7. Please, Mrs. Henry

Pre-Order Now
Release Date: April 10th 2012