Tourdates and routing.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadfishhandshake/dead-fish-handshake-leave-the-light-on-tour-13/posts/473308
Here is a quick look-see at what’s in store for this Summer’s Leave The Light On Tour.
Thank you all for the support. In only a few days, we’re 10% funded. Keep it up y’all.
Message from Matthew Paul
So listen up everybody…I wanna take a minute to speak candidly about this link…I think we all can appreciate some upfront honesty. It’s not exactly a new thing when a band puts out a kickstarter fund. We are all broke. Just like most of you, if not worse. And trust me…It probably is worse. We tour and at the end of the day everyone gets our money but us and we get excited over a venue giving us free water in our rider. That a true example by the way. I looked at Rob Ferreira and actually said “look dude! North Dakota gave us free water!” But no sense in crying over it. It’s just part of this journey and we made the decision to chase this so we suffer the lows that come with it. If you know me well and actually even if you don’t there is one thing that I hate more than anything and that’s begging people for money. Hell, whether you believe this or not, I’m still uncomfortable even when you all pay for merchandise. That’s probably why I’m so easy most of the time and I just give it away for free if you tell me you can’t afford it. The point that I’m making is its very hard to constantly ask you all for financial support because I know firsthand how much you all already have done whether it’s been with your wallets or your statuses or even your personal words. But the fact is to go on a national tour without a label behind you is too expensive and the bottom-line is it can’t be done to a point where it’s worth it to anyone (including all of you) without certain expenses being covered. There’s only one way to do that and that’s by utilizing this fund. I hate to admit this but I’m gonna open up a little bit here…Sometimes I literally think I’m crazy to still wanna do this and there hasn’t been one day where I don’t think about giving up. And the truth is the only thing that keeps me going are the messages in my inbox and the conversations with you all at the march tables after the show. I live for that. I could take or leave everything else. And if you need proof, read my lyrics. They weren’t written because I’m overly thrilled with things in this industry or even this world. And as silly as it sounds my heart smiles when you all tell me how much you connect with what we do. Those songs are about pure misery and defeat and you all bring such a different positive outlook to it and I try to pay you all back by getting on a stage and being a voice for things maybe everyone else wanted to say but could never find the right words. So here’s the reality…if you understand what I’m really saying then please donate to this. If you are just on my page to stalk and still don’t know anything about my band that’s fine too. I don’t mind. But for the others who want this tour as much as we do we need it now more than ever. Worst case scenario… we don’t raise it and this tour falls apart and we fall back into the loving arms of our brothers and sisters in NJ. Best case scenario…we add more of you out there to the family and give you the songs of support that you have given to us with your hearts and money. No matter what we love you and thanks for everything you’ve done for us. P.S. If I sound like I’m having a pity party, I am. And you’re all invited. Tickets are 100$ a person. Ha! JK.
Message from Rob
Hey all,
There’s a lot going on in camp DFH… and while there are some things we’re not quite ready to share, as you all know we are getting ready to embark on the Leave The Light On Tour this Summer and are super excited for it.
I wanted to take a quick moment on behalf of all of us in DFH to thank Mark Birkelbach, whose been an important piece of the DFH puzzle for a long time. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons, Mark is not able to join us on the road this Summer. He is and will always be a very special and important part of the DFH family.
With all that said, we’d like to give a warm welcome back to an old friend who’s ready to man the drum throne. Recently, we’ve been in the studio cranking out jams with original DFH drummer, Matt Biehl. We’re excited to have him back in the fold and look forward to you all getting a chance to get re-acquainted with him when the LTLO Tour comes to your city.
See you all soon.
-rob
Leave The Light On Tour ’13
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadfishhandshake/dead-fish-handshake-leave-the-light-on-tour-13
Calling all ‘Hookers’! Ready to shake some hands with DFH across the country? Due to the amazing support you have all shown us since our inception, we are beyond thrilled to announce our first headlining tour this summer!
Unfortunately, like most good opportunities, they come with a price. As most of you know, and have seen up close and in person, being in a band is not as glamorous as it looks. The reality is, we are about to cram in a van, have a steady diet of non-perishable food items, sleep in Walmart parking lots, and pray that it rains so that we can shower! All so we can bring you our special brand of good ol’ rock n roll! Combine all of that with some overwhelming overhead expenses and you have recipe for living the dream!
So here is where we need YOU! We are humbly asking our incredible fan base to pull together one more time, over the next two months, to help us achieve a very aggressive goal of $10,000 to help with our expenses. We need this so that we may bring you the very best tour experience that DFH can provide. With every donation we will be offering special prize packages in return. Please donate as little or as much as you can.
In all seriousness, the only reason this band has done anything is because of our phenomenal relationships with you, the fans. We wouldn’t be here without you, and like you’ve done every other time before, you have elevated us to the great opportunities that lay before us. This is the first step towards taking the DFH brand to places we always dreamed it could go to. Music is about connecting. You all have connected with us in special ways and we are forever grateful. So let’s show everybody on the road what it means to be a member of Dead Fish Handshake. Nobody knows better than all of you!
P.S. Matthew has a very expensive hair regimen! Haha!
Leave The Light On Tour ’13
This Summer we are embarking on a 5 week tour. For quite some time, we’ve been meaning to see some of our old friends again and venture off into some cities we haven’t yet been to. We hope to see you all there.
Leave the light on for us. Dates are below. More info soon.
New show announcement – benefit for The Station Fire Memorial Foundation
On April 13th, we’ll be playing a very special acoustic benefit for the Station Fire Memorial Foundation at Rok Bar in E. Greenwich, RI.
Ten years ago, so many people lost their loved ones in the tragic fire at The Station.
We’re very proud to be part of this night. No cover charge, but donations are welcome.
Help build the Station Fire Memorial Park.
Go to www.stationfirememorialfoundation.org for more info.
New show announcement – Dock Street, Staten Island, NY
We are headed to Staten Island to play with our friends in Machine Elves at Dock St Underground.
New show announcement – The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ
We’re headed back to the legendary Saint in Asbury Park. This lineup promises to be killer. We’re playing with our friends in New Theory, Beyond Visible, Gathering After Ashes and Reach (formerly Boy Meets Machine)
The evening will be hosted by the lovely Lindsay Klein of 105.5 WDHA FM.
New show announcement: An acoustic evening of DFH
We’re returning to the Crossroads for an evening of all acoustic music.
We are being joined by our friends in Statik Silence, Gathering After Ashes and Moises Christopher.
New show announcement: Hard Rock Boston
We return to Boston on May 10th as we get set to play at Hard Rock Cafe Boston.
More details soon.
New show announcement: DFH w/ Queensryche
We return to the Bergen PAC, fully plugged in this time, to open for Queensryche on March 8th. Growing up on classic albums like Operation: Mindcrime and Empire, we are very excited to be a part of this bill.
Tickets are available through http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004918DFD6E6D3
New show announcement
Here it is…our last show of the year…
We’ll be rocking the Wonder Bar, Thursday night, 12.13. with Universal Records artist, POP EVIL and our friends New Theory. We hit the stage at 8:30 pm. B
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New show announcement.
We’re excited to be a part of this bill. On January 30th, we’ll be at Architekt in Butler, NJ as we open for Eye Empire and Three Years Hollow. Also performing is our good friends in One Hundred Thousand. It’s an early show. All ages and the price is right. Tickets available through our DFH store. 
New show announcement:
Here it is. Our first show of the new year is a full day of non-stop music on Saturday, January 12th 2013 presented by WSOU Street Patrol & Trendkiller Entertainment.
This show will be raising money to feed NJ Coastal Habitat for Humanity. 
Tickets available through the DFH store.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door. All Ages, 21 to drink
Bring Food & Clothing To Next Week’s Benefit Show
At next weekend’s Anti-Bullying benefit at The Stone Pony there will be a collection of any clothing that you are willing and able to donate to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. We encourage non-perishable foods as well.
New Date for Bergen PAC show.
As you know, due to Hurricane Sandy, tonight’s show originally scheduled at the Bergen Performing Arts Center was postponed. The new date has been scheduled for Friday, January 18th, 2013. All tickets purchased will be honored or exchanged for tickets for the new date.
Show at Bergen PAC postponed.
Hey all, this just in regarding Friday night’s show at Bergen PAC, which has now been postponed due to difficulty with travel arrangements:
Here is the complete message from bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center): “Sadly despite our best efforts, the artist’s travel situation in the after-Sandy world will not allow the Ed Kowalczyk show on Friday to take place as scheduled and is being postponed. Please hold on to your tickets and we will announce a new date shortly. Hang in there New Jersey, we promise things get better soon!!!!”
We, in DFH, hope to still be a part of this show. As soon as a new date is rescheduled, we will certainly let you know. Thanks for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Musicians Against Bullying
On Friday, November 16th, we’ll be taking part of a special benefit show at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ.
Musicians Against Bullying, with the proceeds going to S. A. B. B. – Students Against Being Bullied.
(Read more about the organization started and run by 16 year old, Ashley Craig)
Doors at 7:00 pm. More info on our tour page.
An acoustic evening with Ed Kowalczyk
On Friday November 2nd, Ed Kowalczyk, (former lead singer of LIVE) will bring his I ALONE acoustic solo tour to NJ. Matt & Rob of DFH will be opening the evening with an acoustic set of their own.
Tickets are available the BergenPAC’s website: http://www.bergenpac.org/events/detail/ed-kowalczyk-of-live
Dead Fish Handshake with HURT & Smile Empty Soul
DFH will be joining HURT and Smile Empty Soul on two dates of their current Fall tour. November 13th in New Jersey (Stanhope House) and November 14th in Rhode Island (The Rock Junction). As fans of both bands, it is very exciting to share the bill with these two. Tickets available through the DFH Store.
New show announcement:
On Tuesday, November 13th, we’ll be at the Stanhope House w/ HURT and Smile Empty Soul.
Visit our “tour” page for more info.
