Here is the latest from the “Auto-Tune the News” group the Gregory Brothers:

‘Mitt Likes Music, Including This’

As some of you may know, I come from a line of loud sneezers. We sneeze loudly, not because we can’t hold it in, but because it feels so good to let those toxins free. While others are in the habit of saying “God bless you” or perhaps “Gesundheit,” which means health in German, I like to say “Congratulations” to the freshly finished sneezer. When Smitty will go on a sneezing rampage after generously petting an eager dog, I’ll get jealous of the endless supply of sneezes he seems to find. It’s like he pulls them out of mid-air. I, myself, am the beneficiary of one genetic trait known as the photic sneeze reflex. This is the condition of uncontrollable sneezing in response to “certain stimuli” that effects between 18 and 33 percent of the population. If you ever see me curiously seeking out the sun or another bright light, you’ll know I’m just searching for a good time. As many of you know, our namesake President is the eighth and greatest, making the number 8 (vertical infinity) our luckiest number. It’s no coincidence that scholars maintain that a sneeze is but 1/8 of an orgasm, therefore rendering your eighth sneeze the happiest of them all.

Click the image to hear an ode to the sneeze. The lyrics say it all: “the anticipation”

and then there’s this fella…stick with him.

The Van Burens are proud to announce that we’ll be playing StrangeCreek, one of New England’s finest music and camping festivals, this coming Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27). We’ve got a Friday evening time slot and we’re very excited to play on the same bill with such luminaries as Strangefolk, Max Creek, Dopapod, Jimkata, Ryan Montbleu Band, Marco Benevento, and all the fabulous bands that weekend. StrangeCreek is always a rowdy, joyous time, and we encourage any and all VB fans to come join us. Get your tickets personally hand-or-mail-delivered to you by the Van Burens. Contact us at vanburenmusic@gmail.com to reserve yours today. Click the pic above to visit the Strange Creek website.

Middle East Downstairs, February 24th 2012

As we update our store, feel free to drop us a line at vanburenmusic@gmail.com if you would like one of these limited edition Sorry Mom shirts courtesy of Grease the Tub Threads.  We also have a new poster that we are very excited about.  This shot was taken by Mr. Mister King on Febuary 24th. 2012 at the Middle East Downstairs opening for Zach Deputy.  We are happy to add this to our arsenal of posters, and as always we would be happy to laminate and get them off to you as place-mats!

The Lil Ghanooni's!

Mr. Smitty and NED

More to come!

John and Chuck