Due to circumstances beyond our control, the upcoming show in Charlottesville at IS Venue has been cancelled. We received the news this weekend that the venue was closing its doors and after spending two days looking for suitable alternatives, we have been unable to secure an adequate venue for the concert. We hope to return to Charlottesville in the future, and we apologize to all of our fans who will not be spending the first of October with the band.

Please stop by the merchandise table this weekend if you are attending any of the shows in Columbia, Charleston, or Athens. We've got two new t-shirts available, a brand new design featured on a "ringer" t-shirt and a new variation of the rounder "PG" logo. You'll also notice that the new shirts are individually sealed in their own plastic bags, insuring that your shirt is as clean and new as the day it was brought off the production line. The new shirts will be available online in the next two or three weeks, so pick one up at the shows if you can't wait! More to come!

To help ring in his 30th Birthday, we are releasing some new music from The Rev himself. Pedro Loopez is a short collection of tracks assembled by Brock, reminiscent of his previous release "Instrumentals & Incidentals," this collection is a bit more natural sounding with less midi and more cowbell. The original track files will be offered up as well during the coming weeks so Brock's fans can assemble their own creations to listen to. Look for an announcement about that soon. "If Ever Even Then," the first single off of Brock's forthcoming studio album, "Lately Here Though" is now available for download on the music page. This is the first sampling offered from Brock's work at Chase Park Transduction Studios this summer, where he recorded his first official studio album with David Barbe producing at the helm. While an official release date has not yet been set, we anticipate the album to drop sometime later this year or early 2010. We're offering fans the option to purchase all the new songs as a collection - i.e., if you buy the Pedro Loopez album, you'll get "If Ever Even Then" as a free bonus. Otherwise, you have the option to purchase the single as a separate. The music is available through Brock's Website.

We regret to inform our fans that Perpetual Groove keyboardist, John Hruby, was diagnosed with the swine flu late last night and will not be performing with the rest of the band in Columbia or Charleston in order to rest up for the upcoming Fall Tour. Pedialyte donations can be sent to Perpetual Groove's home office in Athens, GA. Oink! We wish John a speedy recovery!

Days at sea are spent lounging on the deck beneath skies filled with sunshine and dips in the refreshing pool. But what makes those afternoons even better? Pool-side sets by Brock Butler. These are promises we are making you... pool side promises of a little extra lovin' magic from all of us at Jam Cruise. So yes, if you were even slightly on the fence, this should throw you over. Brock WILL be joining the latest Jam Cruise excursion, so come one, come all! The pool-side has never been better, and the water's so nice!