NEWS 3.09.05
dekalb show
real quick - the show this friday in dekalb is now confirmed at the house. it'll start at 8pm, and it'll be amazing. the address is on the tour page - be there!

NEWS 3.08.05
burn rubber
tour starts tonightin chicago with an amazing all ages show at Schuba's with our tour mates from Minneapolis - Hockey Night. Doors are at 6:30, and the show will start promptly at 7pm, so make sure to be there on time for the rock.

also, the show on friday in dekalb is being moved to a different venue - it will definitely still be happening, and a venue will be secured very, very soon. check back in for the details, and get set for a crazy evening!

we still aren't sure what to call our new vehicle, but we're going to decide this week after a few days of riding around. be sure to email contest@troubledhubble.com with your entry!

take care everyone, and hopefully we'll be seeing you soon...

NEWS 2.24.05
Lookout!
we're happy to announce that we have signed to Lookout! Records to release our new album Making Beds in a Burning House this coming spring. we couldn't be more excited to be joining forces with such a radical label, and we're sure it'll be a long and prosperous relationship. thanks to everyone for their excitment and support - more details are sure to come soon...

the submissions have been great so far for the "Name our Ride" contest. We'll have to pick one before we head out on tour, so keep them coming!

speaking of tour - it's pretty much set, so hopefully you live near one of cities we'll be passing through. we can't wait to come see you!

if you've got a moment, go check out our myspace page!

NEWS 2.14.05
name our ride
check out the contest to name our new vehicle! we're pretty stoked about our new means of transport, and hopefully somebody out there can help us name it proper like.

also, lots of people have expressed interest in an online collection of painter nick's work. well friends, wait no longer! nicholasfreeman.org is now alive and kicking, with plenty of eye candy created by the shirtless wonder. we suggest you stop by.

happy valentine's day!

NEWS 1.27.05
dates up
finally, we can put up some tour dates! so, as you can see we've got a march tour almost put together. we've got some great bills lined up along with the likes of Clem Snide (NYC), Hockey Night (Minneapolis), and our friends the Detholz!. there are a number of shows that will be soon added, but this is certainly a start.

as you can see, we're heading down to SXSW again this year, which we're super excited about. we'll be sure to post all the details as soon as we get them.

we're definitely ready to end our hibernation and get back to it. we've got a new record on deck and a host of other amazing news to report very soon, so stay tuned...

NEWS 1.03.05
happy new year!
2004 was nothing short of the most memorable year we've had during our 5 years of playing together. we have to thank, above all else, all of our lovely friends, family, and supporters for keeping us going along. we've got so much to look forward to in 2005: a new album, a new van, a new website, and some great tours. for now though, the four of us are going to take a little break through january to get a little rest. shows will start up shortly thereafter, so check back in to see where we'll be visiting!

we hope you all had a lovely and safe holiday season!

NEWS 12.12.04
countdown!
just mere days until our 5th birthday show, not to mention our last show for the year and probably for a couple of months. we'd love to see your smiling faces there celebrating with us. you can still print discount tickets to get in for a mere 6 bucks!

also everyone's favorite newspaper the Onion, listed us again in their year end 'best of' list - check it out!

see you soon!

NEWS 12.02.04
quicke
in a surprise move, the dears have decided to pull out of the dec. 16th show. luckily, a great chicago band sybris is filling in to add some female fronted rock fury! they're definitely worth checking out.

also we have confirmation that this weekend's show in champaign starts at 9pm, and it'll be a much longer than usual set for us. so, it'll prove to be a pretty unique rock show experience for us.

NEWS 11.29.04
metro tix!
discount tickets for the dec. 16th metro show are finally posted - sorry for the delay. we can't wait to celebrate our fifth birthday with such a great lineup!

this weekend we've got a couple rock shows scheduled that we're very excited about. we'll have all the final details of the champaign show up very soon. we'll then be heading down to st. louis to hook up with the amazing band so many dynamos. it'll be our first trip back to st. louis in a few years, and we're hoping to triumph this time around.

NEWS 11.20.04
fine fin
tonight's show in waukesha marked the end of our 61 date fall tour. happily, we're home safely - the only casualty of war being the VanTH, which is in dire need of some new hoses, an oil change, and a good wash. thanks so much to all the wonderful people who came out to see us all over the country, especially those who were kind enough to let us sleep on their couches and floors. without you, touring would be a thousand times more difficult and stressful. we're excited to be at home for some rest, and we'll be working hard to get everything in line to have our new record ready for release in the new year.

so, we've got three great shows left to finish the year out. most notably, we've got our 5th birthday celebration at the Metro with some amazing bands - not to mention a dance party to follow at the smart bar! rumor has it, a member of the band will be guest DJing, so don't forget your dance shoes. we'll have some brand new limited edition sweatshirts with us at the show, and printable discount tickets will be available this week on our website. it's going to be a great night, and we'd really love it if you came out to celebrate with us!

NEWS 11.04.04
fall back
well, as a group, we are pretty disheartened by the outcome of the recent presidential election. it's been really interesting traveling through texas during the last few days before the election and then also in its wake. and in a larger sense, it's been fascinating to tour the country this fall, registering voters and getting a sense of local opinon for the impending election and its candidates. it certainly gave us a sense of optimism, as it seemed like there was a more intense interest surrounding the election than the last time around. maybe in four years young voters will actually turn out en masse to garner some change. until then, i guess we'll have to wait and see just how bad things actually get.

ahem, in other news, we're really excited to get back to the midwest in a matter of mere days. the bill for our 5th birthday party at the metro is coming together, and we'd surely love to see everyone there. is it cold in chicago yet?

NEWS 10.30.04
like a band of gypsies
holy crap, it took a long time to get to a place where we could update the site! well, we were home just long enough to shower and sleep in our own beds for a night - it was really great to see friends and family while we were back, and now we're southbound so we can keep warm for a couple weeks before ending the tour around the midwest.

A couple of new shows of interest to point out are dec. 5th in St. Louis with a great band called So Many Dynamos, and also our 5th birthday party going on at Metro on dec. 16th. we're in the process of putting together a really cool bill, so mark it down on your calendar - we'd love to see you there. please bring cake and balloons.

don't forget to vote on nov. 2nd!

NEWS 10.19.04
eat at ben's
one more night in the east coast and we'll be heading back to the midwest for a few days of rock before we head south. we're playing a show at the Logan Square Auditorium [location] this thursday, the 21st with Carrier (mbrs of Flaming Lips and the Anniversary), The Gunshy, and Clyde Federal. We're really excited to get back home to play at the new all ages hot spot in Chicago - the show starts at 8pm sharp!

thanks so much to everyone who came out to the CMJ showcase in NYC at siberia bar. it's an understatement to say that show couldn't have been better. it was amazing to see so many people from around the country congregated in a sweaty basement two blocks from times square.

also, if you ever find yourself in the greater DC area, do yourself a favor and stop by ben's chili bowl. diagnosis: delicious. see you soon!

NEWS 10.13.04
new york, new york
our week in new york state is nearly over, but we've still got to hit the big apple for our CMJ Music Marathon showcase. it's happening at the Siberia Bar this friday, and the show starts at 8pm, and if you don't have a badge, cover will be a mere $5. the Gunshy plays at 9, we'll be playing around 11, and holy crap we'd love to see you and anyone you know there.

yesterday, before our show in buffalo, the band got a chance to swing by niagra falls, cementing this tour as being just one super wierd family vacation. pictures will be posted forthright. we all agreed - that is indeed a helluva lot of water.

NEWS 10.06.04
château de chillitaint
the pavement has been hit once again - this time with our lovely friend the gunshy, with whom we'll be sharing the van until the end of the tour in mid-november. we had a lovely show last night at a DIY space in Canton, OH called 'Fallen Eyes'. thanks so much to nick and everyone else there for being so hospitable, allowing us to crash there for the night. if you live anywhere near canton, you surely should support such a great independent music venue.

hope y'all are enjoying the fall weather that's sweeping the nation. we bought scarves today...

NEWS 9.28.04
where the heart is
well, we're back home for a brief respite from tour. we've got the rest of the week to relax, and then we head back out starting sunday with a show south of chicago in willow springs. we've also got a couple new shows added today in lexington and canton. also, take note of a super cool show coming up in the latter portion of october at the Logan Square Auditorium, featuring Carrier - a band with a member of the Flaming Lips and an ex-Anniversary. it shall be rad, i do declare.

we feel very fortunate to have navigated florida and the southeast safely avoiding any damage from hurricanes and the like. hopefully everyone down there has made it through safely. hope everyone is well.

also, if you have yet to do so, we urge you to register to vote. it's a very important election. so, please educate yourself on the candidates and the issues, and vote your asses off.

NEWS 9.21.04
oh, the humidity
we safely made our way down to south florida and have been having a radical time basking in its overwhelming warmth. thanks so much to everyone we've seen at the shows over the last few days - hopefully we'll be seeing you again soon.

so, we've got a couple more shows in florida, and then we'll be shooting up the coast. luckily, it seems we'll be avoiding any more hurricanes and/or tropical storms... is it fall in the midwest yet?

NEWS 9.16.04
survivin' ivan
so, we're camping out in huntsville for the day, in an attempt to not get swept up in the gale force winds created by hurricane ivan. luckily, we've found refuge with the wonderfully kind Barefoot family, who's allowing us to take over their living room for the day.

as you can see, tonight's show in birmingham has unfortunately been cancelled. luckily we'll be back through next month. as for tomorrow's show in dothan, we're hoping that it's still going to happen. we'll just have to see if the roads are good enough to get down there tomorrow. fingers are crossed. go weather.com for developing details...

NEWS 9.14.04
back to it
we're just about to head out the door on our way down south to battle a hurricane. wish us and the vanth luck!

also we've got a new show to annouce in chicago at the Logan Square Auditorium on October 21st. it's going to be all ages and all sorts of radical. details to come...

see you soon!

NEWS 9.10.04
a show tonight
just a head's up - chris will be playing a show tonight (friday the 10th) at the TwoThreeOneFive Gallery in chicago. it's located at 2315 W. Huron (western and huron). also playing will be the amazing jason anderson (wolf colonel) and swimmer missing (thom from kindness). it will be a lovely evening for certain...

NEWS 9.09.04
a brief respite
we've got a few days at home to rest before heading to the southeast. the first couple weeks went really well (despite having our transmission rebuilt). the shows were great! it was so amazing to see everyone at all the stops - hopefully we'll get to catch you all again before the tour is over.

as for bouncefest this weekend, the show begins at 1pm, and there's 15 bands throughout the day. we play third to last at about 7, but you should come hang out all day if you want to catch some great rock. the show's going to be at the kirkland quad on the milikin campus. we'd love to see you there.

NEWS 9.01.04
here we go again...
just wanted to take a quick moment to thank all the great people we've seen over the first week of the tour! shows have been going really well, and nick and darren are behaving themselves. also, the new t-shirts and EP are now posted on our online store !!!

in other news, we're having some relatively serious van problems, and we have to have our transmission rebuilt... again. luckily, we're in the show is the rainbow's home town, and we're confident that we'll get everything worked out quickly. unfortunatly though, it looks as if we're going to have to cancel our springfield, mo show at the jefferson manor. we apologize to everyone out in springfield, and we'll be sure to get back there soon. with any luck though, we'll get the show back on the road for lawrence this weekend. whew, who needs a drink?

NEWS 8.19.04
the road beckons
just a little less than a week and we'll be hitting the road for the fall tour! unfortunately, we've had to delay the release of our new album that we recorded over the summer, and we're going to instead release an EP entitled A Happy Day Went Off the Cliff. it will feature one album track and three other lovely new selections from the TH catalog. also, we're going to have three brand new rad t-shirt designs for sale both on tour and online (they should be posted on the store by next week).

we'll be touring separate stints with our lovely friends the show is the rainbow and the gunshy. also making the trip with us (assuming he's not been stolen by gypsies in europe) will be painter nick, who'll be creating on-stage art throughout the entire tour.

we're super excited about being able to get out and see everybody again - make sure to email chris if you're in a town that we should stop at that isn't listed on the tour! we'll see you soon...

NEWS 8.02.04
a thousand thanks
thanks so much to everyone who came out to the metro last week! we had a great time, even in spite of the streaker and the smoking winnie the pooh.

we've got a couple of shows down in georgia this weekend, and then we'll be taking a little break until we head out on tour in late august 26th. we can't wait to start shooting around the country again!

NEWS 7.26.04
metro friday metro
troubled hubble shall be gracing the stage at the wonderful venue metro, headlining this friday night. with a discount ticket, admission is a mere $5! it's an 18+ show, and doors open at 9pm. it's going to be a super rockin' show, and we suggest getting there early to catch all the action.

we'll be playing a lot of new material from our upcoming album 'making beds in a burning house' - slated for release in late august.

we're really excited about heading out to the metro again! if you're within driving distance, we'd surely love to see you there.

NEWS 7.19.04
fall tour update
the first batch of tour dates have just been posted in the tour section - we're surely looking forward to hitting the road with our friends the show is the rainbow and the gunshy. there are still some days that we're looking for shows, so if you want troubled hubble to come rock your town please email chris.

we'll have printable discount tickets for the metro show posted within the next week - so, check back soon. it's a great lineup, and we really want to fill the place up!

NEWS 7.08.04
barack and roll
lots of good stuff happening here at camp hubble. the new album (we just may have decided on a name!) is now mastered, and we've got some radical new shows to report.

scratch and sniff records will be releasing Live at the Brain Basement on the 16th at the House. there are going to be very limited quantities of this document of the sweatiest show ever, recorded in dekalb, il.

on the 18th of july in Oak Park - we're playing a campaign event for Barack Obama, the democratic senate candidate for illinois. it's a youth-centered event, with lots of young chicagoland bands and us... who are still sort of young. it's going to be a very cool time for sure.

something crazy is going to happen on the 30th at the metro, with so much rock crammed under one roof!chicago rock institution Caviar is going to be there, along with our friends, the unfadeable Detholz! plus, new project Enemies (feat. members of Absinthe Blind) will be making their chicago debut. we'll have the final details (we think there are going to be discount tickets) about the show soon.

NEWS 6.30.04
summertime shoes
happy summer everyone - we've got lots to update you about here at TH.com. first and foremost, the new (and yet to be titled) album is mixed and ready to be mastered at silver sonya studios. we had an amazing time working with jason caddell, who recorded and mixed everything at inner ear. we're super excited about how everything sounds, and with any luck we'll have the record out in late august, just in time for us to hit the road for the fall tour - dates will be posted soon. if you want us to stop by in your town, be sure to email chris and let him know.

speaking of shows, as you can see we've got a bunch of new ones added for the summer months - including a stop at the metro! the bill is still being assembled, but if things work out right it's going to be an amazing night of rock indeed. more info will be posted as soon as we get it.

NEWS 6.12.04
studio update
just one more day left of tracking! so far, things have been going pretty amazingly, and i don't think we could have ever hoped for the time here to be going any better. our friend al flew out from home to help finish up some string parts, and our wonderful friend david from DC is going to come in tomorrow to lay down some keys. jason, our engineer/producer is doing an amazing job with the recording, and we couldn't be any more excited about how everything is turning out.

a new picture gallery is posted with some shots from the studio. more are sure to come soon.

mixing starts sunday!

NEWS 6.05.04
born to run
we've been in the greater DC area for the last few days, and recording has commenced. we've almost plowed our way through the basic tracks (drums, bass, rhythm guitar) for all the songs - hopefully, we'll finish with them today. over the next few days, we'll put together a recording journal sort of page, with pictures and whatnot for those interested.

in other news, after going to see our friends maritime play on thursday, we came back to find a unstartable van. luckily, we had the help of our friend rob for a place to stay and AAA for a tow to what would prove to be a fantastic mechanic - jennings auto (see front page photo). truly, doing business with jennings was GOOD. needless to say, a new fuel pump later, the vanth is running as good as new. back to the studio...

NEWS 5.29.04
and we're off
we are currently about halfway to DC, playing some shows en route to the studio. recording starts on june 2nd at Inner Ear Studios. we're really excited to be going there - not to mention we are going to be working with Jason Caddell from the Dismemberment Plan. it was a mad dash to finish all of the pre-production stuff at home, as we ended up recording strings and horns at our home studio. thanks so much to jay, kara, mark, and shooter ben for all the hard work and amazing help.

a new demo is posted in the a+v section that features some of kara and jay's fine string work. you should check it out. really, you should.

we'll be checking in often from the studio, posting pictures and giving updates on how things are going both on the site and the message board. enjoy the late spring everyone.

NEWS 5.03.04
a unicorn, a tiger and bob gibson
holy crap, what an amazingly strange and wonderful trip down to the southern portion of the country. the shows were great, and andrew got to take his first plane ride, while the rest of us braved the nation's interstates home. thanks so much to half-naked nick for making the trip down with us and also to the mobile kids and to WMNF in tampa for being such great hosts.

a new song is now posted in the a+v section! hopefully, it will make you dance.

the countdown to recording in dc is definitely on, and the band is hard at work finishing up writing and pre-production for the new batch of songs. as it stands, we've got about 14 new songs to choose from. up to our departure, we've got some really great shows around the midwest, not to mention a benefit show this wednesday for the wonderful chicagoland station WLUW. there are some really great bands playing, and it's sure to be a great night.

NEWS 4.22.04
the heat is on
new pictures of the texas trip are now posted! there are some really cool ones taken by n. hubble - you should check them out.

thanks to all the bands and everyone who came out to the mad planet last weekend. we had a tremendous time and were quite ecstatic to play with our milwaukeean friends.

we've got a rad local show this sunday, and we'll be heading out to des moines to play with the wonderful Of Montreal. if you're in the area, you definitely should come out - it's going to be a dance party.

also, a very nice article has been written about TH in the Northern Star Online today.

NEWS 4.08.04
it all works out in the end
a fun weekend was had by all in iowa city and omaha for sure. thanks to everyone who came out and all the nice people we got to meet. we'll be back in the IC on the 7th of may for an end of the semester rock extravaganza.

the split with the amazing kill-o-watts has unfortunately been delayed due to circumstances beyond any of our control. however, the plan is to still release something in the near future - so stay tuned...

lots of good shows coming up y'all! be sure to come out and see us before we disappear in to the studio in june. take care, and we'll see you soon.

NEWS 4.08.04
remember
a little more than one week ago, a great friend jer misiaveg, guitarist from the great band bicycle day, passed away suddenly and tragically in chicago. there is no way to appropriately express our sadness, and everyone whose lives have been touched by jer share in the loss of a wonderfully positive, energetic, and kind sould.

for those of you who knew jer or bicycle day, please take a moment and stop by our message board and share any memories or thoughts you may have... we love you jer.

NEWS 3.30.04
the beat goes on
hi everyone - we're back from the far off land of texas, having had nothing short of a wonderful trip. thanks so much to all the great people in lubbock! to say we had an amazing time is a huge understatement. we can't wait to get back soon.

in show news, we've added a sort of last minute rock show in iowa city at the Yacht Club. door's are at 9, and we're opening the show. we're told it's a lovely little venue, which i'm sure will lead to a very intimate rock n' roll experience. we can't wait to get back to the IC.

take care everyone, we've got a fair amount of shows coming up before we head into the studio in june. we'd love to see you.

NEWS 3.20.04
texas time
greetings from partly cloudy, but wonderfully warm austin, texas! it's the last offical day of sxsw, so we're going to get out and enjoy the day. but, in case you're curious, things have been going amazingly well down here - our show went as well as we could have hoped, and tons of nice folks came out to see us. thanks so much to the nice people at polyvinyl and future farmers for letting us be a part of their showcase. other than that, we've just been running wild on the town and trying to take it all in.

we'll be heading to lovely lubbock on monday, and we can't wait to see everyone there. see you soon...

NEWS 3.16.04
bon voyage to you and me
today we are heading down to our 2nd South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX. it will undoubtedly be an amazing time, and we couldn't be more excited about loading into the vanth and heading south for some rock n' roll and a warmer climate. as an added bonus we get to stop by and play a show in lubbock before we head home. we can't wait to get back there! we'll try to update the site a few times during the week to let y'all know how things are going.

thanks so much to everyone who came out to the fireside bowl and nargile shows this last weekend. we had a lovely time both places and hopefully we'll be seing you all again soon. we've got to go to texas now.

NEWS 3.09.04
well, it's not quite rolling stone
recording with the kill-o-watts went really well, and it looks like things will be on track for the may release of the split. it will have three originals from each band, along with one jointly written original and a joint cover. we'll keep you updated with details as they come in.

we've got a couple of fantastic shows this weekend with the show is the rainbow, not to mention that the seldom heard from absinthe blind will also be at the fireside bowl. everyone within driving distance should definitely come check the show out.

finally, in an odd bit of news, it turns out that the rather kryptic message board post about TH gracing the pages of a major publication is, strangley enough, true. on page 96 in this month's issue of YM you will find the cover of penturbia, sandwiched between the likes of dave mathews, pink, and jay z in picture to an article explaining how to decorate your room with your 'cool' album covers. we here at THHQ are as baffled about this as anyone, and we can only hope we'll get at least a free subscription out of the deal... and maybe some fashion advice.

NEWS 3.02.04
like a lamb
greetings all - we had a tremendously fun weekend out in central illinois in both normal and champaign. we met lots of really cool folks, and hopefully we'll see many of you at Nargile on the 13th.

it recently came to my attention that there are probably not enough updates on this badboy of a website. so, from here on out, expect more frequent updates on band happenings and whatnot. i promise.

joint recording with the Amazing Kill-O-Watts starts today at studio hubble. we're going to be putting out a split release with them in May with originals and covers from both bands. it shall be amazing... ahem.

march is here, lots of good shows are coming up, and hopefully we'll see you soon.

NEWS 2.15.04
hello austin
we just got word that we will once more be heading down to the amazing South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX! it looks as if we'll be playing on the opening day, but the show details have yet to be finalized, so stay tuned. this also means that we'll have the opportunity to swing by and play in Lubbock again, which will be amazing for sure.

thanks so much to everyone who came out to the texas ballroom, nick and the rest of the artists involved were ecstatic about the turnout, and we certainly had a grat time as well. take care and stay warm, as the days are surely going to start getting longer soon.

NEWS 2.8.04
art rock... ahem.
we had such an amazing time this last weekend visiting all of our lovely iowan friends in des moines and iowa city. thanks so much to everyone who came out and danced with us.

we finally have some new mp3's up in the a+v section!

this friday, feb. 13th, we have a sort of non-traditional rock show taking place in a space known as the Texas Ballroom, which near the intersection of Ashland and Archer. what's happening is that Nick, the fellow who has created on-stage art with us numerous times, is putting on an art show presenting the works of nick and a number of other up and coming chicago artists. the show itself will open around six, with all of the pieces being on display throughout the evening. between 9:30 and 10, we'll be playing a set to close out the event. of course, nick will be performing along with us... most likely shirtless. it's an all ages show, but there will be a bar onhand so those of age can enjoy a cocktail or two throughout the evening. it should be a really fantastic evening of the art and the rock n' roll.

NEWS 1.15.04
a year in rock starts anew
we'll be playing our first show of the year tomorrow at the lovely and quaint Gunther Murphy's - located at 1638 w. belmont. we're playing first (10pm) in what's going to be an evening chalked full of excellent music. lately we've been spending a lot of time in the basement recording new material, and it'll be great to get out and play an actual show.

and although it's a bit late for end of the year thank you's, we just wanted to thank all the tremendously nice people that played a part in the last year being the best we've had yet. we got to travel around the country and meet all sorts of great people and see really cool places - all of which wouldn't be possible without all the support we've gotten. so, thank you so much from the very bottom of our hearts. we're really excited about what the new year holds for us, and we hope you'll check in along the way to see how we're doing. take care everyone, and hopefully we'll see you soon.

NEWS 12.23.03
happy holidays
wow, thanks to everyone who came out to the metro! we couldn't believe our eyes to be staring out at so many nice people. we're excited to have a few weeks off, where we'll be able to hang out in the basement and record and write some more new songs. we'll be heading into the studio sometime during the spring to record a new full length, not to mention we've got some other recordings and releases in the works for the next few months, so stay tuned.

have a safe and happy holiday everyone. we've already got some great shows in the works for the new year, and we can't wait to come and see you soon. we love you.

NEWS 12.08.03
comp tix are posted
reduced price tickets have been posted for your printing out pleasure. they'll allow you cheap entry into the metro show, which we're all growing more excited about by the day. all the details about the cheap tickets are here.

thanks so much to all the nice folks out at the show in normal with our pals the red hot valentines. we had an amazing time for sure, and hopefully we'll be back sometime very soon.

we've got another great show this coming weekend in milwaukee with low and maritime, and we've got some 2004 shows in the works and on the way. speaking of the new year, we've got a lot of new stuff we've been recording in the basement, and very soon we're going start posting some new songs on the site. stay tuned for details...

NEWS 12.03.03
perfect verse
thanks so much to everyone who made it out to the house of blues last friday. the show was amazing, and it was so great for everyone to come out in support. a great time was had by all accounts. also thanks to the gentlemen in better than ezra for having us - they certainly are a nice group of fellows.

we'll have the comp tickets up on the site within the next couple of days, along with a description of how they can be used. it's a little different this time, as the discount tickets can be used for the entire evening. word.

there's some great shows coming up - so, hopefully we'll be seeing you soon.

NEWS 11.22.03
metrotastic
we are tremendously pleased and excited to announce that troubled hubble, along with the fantastic murder by death, will be co-headlining chicago's metro on sunday, december 21st. joining us will be nebraska's very own one-man electrofunk experience: the show is the rainbow. there are also two more wonderful bands to be added to the bill shortly - you truly will not want to miss this show.

there will be printable comp tickets available on TH.com shortly, which will allow you entrance for a mere $5. we promise, it will be amazing, and we would love to see everybody within driving distance there!

NEWS 11.19.03
you know what i mean
hey friends, here's a long overdue update from troubled hubble-land. first off, our shows with pedro the lion, maritime, the gunshy, and the show is the rainbow all went amazingly well. it felt really great getting back on stage again. chris' ankle is healing up nicely, and he's becoming more mobile every day, having developed his own unique 'walking' style involving and intricate pully and lever system. we'd like to thank everyone who's been so kind to buy an ankle fund t-shirt! there aren't very many left, so pick one up soon if you're interested.

also, check out this rad article written by UR Chicago magazine! they are nice.

we've got some great shows coming up including one with better than ezra at the house of blues and another up in milwaukee at 'a very milky christmas' with maritime and low! not to mention, we get to reunite with our buddies in the red hot valentines to rock out in both monmouth and normal. plus, we're going to have an amazing show announcement coming up in the next few days, so keep a close eye one the site!

NEWS 10.28.03
back for more!
well, troubled hubble's triumphant return to the stage will finally be taking place this friday at the wheaton theater! we're really excited to get back playing again, and what better way than a halloween show? it starts at nine with some great local bands and then the unbelievable the show is the rainbow will be taking the stage right before us. it will be a tremendous night of costumed rock, and we'd love to see everyone in the area there.

we've also got some cool shows coming up with Maritime (ex-Promise Ring and Dismemberment Plan) in both Chicago & Iowa City. We'll be playing first and second repectively on these bills - so if you're going to come, make sure to get there early.

this friday we'll also have rad new t-shirts available where all of the proceeds will go towards paying off chris' hospital bills. we'll have them at all of the upcoming shows, and they are also available on our online store along with our new split 7" with the show is the rainbow.

we're really excited for this next week of shows! make sure to trick or treat safely, and hopefully we'll see you soon.

NEWS 10.15.03
on the mend
hey all! as you can see by the front page, chris was all patched up last week and is now laid up in his home mending his bones. unfortunately, we can't really risk injury to his leg again, so we have to begrudgingly cancel all of the dates until the halloween show in wheaton. we're so sorry to the people we're missing and the venues who had us booked. we promise we'll be back soon.

make sure to catch the show is the rainbow and the gunshy who are finishing the rest of dates. they both put on an amazing show, and we can't wait to meet back up with them for the week in november.

enjoy the fall weather, and make sure to drop chris a line to wish him fast healing. take care everyone!

NEWS 10.05.03
from such great heights
we have some unfortunate news to report today. last night in des moines, singer chris hubble managed to break his ankle while attempting a death-defying leap during the canoe song. while he did defy death, his ankle was a bit less lucky. so, after a late night with the wonderful people at the mercy hospital ER, we piled in the van and headed for home. chris is going to see dr. bones tomorrow, and then we'll have a clearer picture of how the west coast shows will be affected. hopefully, we'll still be able to make most of the dates.

to all of those in attendance at the vaudeville mews last night, we apologize for cutting the set short a bit. but, rest easy knowing that you were privy to the most bizarre ending to any TH show to date. also, note that we've gone ahead and unfortunately cancelled the shows in Omaha and Lincoln. we're so sorry that we're missing them, but we've got to do what we've got to do. please, still go out and support the gunshy! he'd love to see your smiling faces. stay tuned for further details...

NEWS 10.04.03
more bling!
it was great to get home for a little bit for a few days of rest, and now we find ourselves with another month of rock shows ahead of us with our friend the gunshy. it was great to start out the second leg with shows in chicago and iowa city. a special shout out goes to our friends paperface who made the long drive out from virginia to rock everyone silly.

before the break, we had an amazing time visiting our friends the story of
in athens, oh - not to mention that the show that night was amazing. we can't wait to come back again.

also, the brand new split 7" with the show is the rainbow is now available at shows during the rest of the tour. it's got a couple new tracks that we recorded in the basement and a few gems from the rainbow. only 300 were made, so pick one up while you can.

wish us luck on the second half of the tour. hopefully, the drives will be safeand the vanth will continue to travel both backwards and forwards. enjoy the fall, and we'll see you soon.

NEWS 9.25.03
reunited!
greetings from central new york! we've managed to smoothly (for the most part) circumnavigate the northeastern portion of the country, playing some great shows along the way. we've met some super rad people, got to do some sight seeing in both DC and new york city, and even managed to squeeze in a screening of the best breakdancing movie of all time, breakin'. the first leg of the tour is rapidly coming to a close, and after a brief few days off at home, we'll be hitting the road again to tackle the western chunk of the US.

thanks so much to our friends paperface, who we got to play some shows with and who'll be joining us soon for a rock extravaganza in iowa city. if you're in the area, i suggest checking it out.

our show tonight marked the first of many with our great friend the gunshy, who we'll be touring with for the better part of the next month and a half. we got to do a few dates with him last tour, and it's so great to see him again! if you have a chance to come see him with us, you'll certainly be in for a treat.

well, sometime during the last week, fall happened, and we' couldn't be happier. enjoy the changing of seasons, and hopefully we'll be seeing you soon...

NEWS 9.14.03
counting seashells in the dark
well, florida is now but a fresh memory in our minds, as we are a few states north in the DC area for the next few days. we had an amazing few shows in florida though, and we'd really like to thank everyone at the new world, backbooth, and dada for being so amazingly nice to us. also, a million thanks goes out to our new friend pat at backbooth for helping us out so much. if you live in the orlando area, or ever find yourself there, we challenge you to find a better rock club than the backbooth.

if you missed the front page, we took some time to check out the kennedy space center en route to del ray beach yesterday. needless to say, we had an amazing time and now have a nasa sticker proudly displayed in our van's window.

although we'll miss the beaches, we're looking forward to some cooler temperatures up north, not to mention meeting up with our friends paperface, the show is the rainbow, and the gunshy!

NEWS 9.11.03
up, up, up and down
hey everyone! sorry the website was down for a day or so. there were some technical difficulties that took an internet connection to resolve. luckily, all is well once more.

everything is going great thus far on the tour. we hit the beach yesterday and today, and tonight we're playing in lovely tampa, fl. the shows in birmingham and dothan were amazing, as were the people we met there. we can't wait to come back.

take care everyone, and we'll see you soon.

NEWS 9.01.03
mannequins and harnesses
thanks so much to everybody who came out to the first four shows of the tour in iowa city, chicago, dekalb, and urbana. we couldn't have asked for a better start.

we're heading out of illinois today, and we won't be back until the end of the month. thus, it seems, the tour is officially underway, and hopefully we'll be in your neck of the woods soon.

we hope everyone is well and enjoying the end of the summer. we promise we'll drive safely. see you soon!

NEWS 8.12.03
gearing up to get down
the days are ticking by and leaving for tour is growing ever-closer. we've been hard at work getting ready to hit the road, recording some new songs, and enjoying our remaining time at home. in related news, we are now accepting cookies, wet naps, and mix tapes for our journey. all interested parties email chris for details. we love you.

hey, speaking of new recordings, we'll have two brand spanking new songs available this october on a split 7" with our upcoming tour buddy, the show is the rainbow. the tracks were recorded at the newly constructed studio hubble, and they'll be sure to put a smile on your face.

we hope everyone is enjoying the remainder of summer! take care, and with any luck we'll see you very soon.

NEWS 7.22.03
with the mixing of chocolate and milk
well, here they are - the first batch of tour dates for the fall. although not complete, it gives you a pretty great idea of where we'll be, especially during the early fall. we can't wait to get going again!

a big thanks to better than ezra for having us out to play with them in indianapolis. we had a tremendous time and met tons of super nice people. hopefully we'll see many of you again soon when we're back in september!

also, a couple of new picture galleries are up in the A+V section, and there will be more coming in the next couple of weeks.

if you're in the area, we'll be playing lots of new stuff at the free show at kiss the sky records. it starts around 6:30 and will undoubtedly be great time. perhaps we'll see you there...

NEWS 7.09.03
yes, have some
the long-awaited EP, yes, have some (yes, have some) has finally arrived and is available for purchase at our online store! it has 17 tracks of new, unreleased, live, and other oddly fun stuff. we're really happy to finally have it ready, and we think you'll really enjoy it too.

thanks so much to everyone who came out to the metro show! we had an amazing time as always, and we can't wait to get back there.

the fall tour is coming together like gangbusters, and we should be posting some dates within the week. with any luck, we'll be stopping at a venue near you before you know it. be sure to check back soon!

NEWS 6.23.03
project wet naps
free tickets to the metro show are now posted! if you have any trouble printing them out or getting ahold of some, just email chris@troubledhubble.com, and he'll hook you up.

the past two weekends of shows have been radical for sure. it was great to see all of our friends in iowa city again at a sweaty gabe's dance party - a show highlighted by josh unknowingly tearing a huge hole in the crotch of his pants. lincoln was again nothing short of lovely, and we had a great time at the vaudeville mews in des moines with our friends fan at boy, where we witnessed various acrobatic feats and frenetic dance moves.

chris is hard at work booking the fall tour, which is quickly coming together and looking great. we should be posting some dates relatively quickly.

happy summer everyone - hopefully we'll be seeing you soon!

NEWS 6.12.03
metro part deux
as you can see, we are heading back to the metro again in early july for a saturday show! it seems as though we'll be doing the free ticket thing again, which is radical. not to mention, it will be the official cd release show for the new EP 'yes have some, yes have some'. stay tuned for more details as they come in.

we're hitting the road for the weekend, zipping through our lovely neighboring states of iowa and nebraska! we can't wait to see you all there.

NEWS 6.04.03
one thousand thanks...
to everyone who came out to the metro show! it was probably the most exciting night of rock we've ever had, and it was absolutely amazing to see so many people out at the show. hopefully, we'll be back sometime soon...

also, the upcoming 17-track EP 'yes have some, yes have some' is currently in production and will be available online by the end of the month of june. it's got some great stuff on it, and we can't wait to get it out there.

booking for the fall tour is now underway, so if you want TH to stop by your town, email booking@troubledhubble.com and let them know!

NEWS 5.27.03
on the highway
to all of those planning on making the trek to the metro on thursday, be aware that bluesfest is begining that day in grant park. so, traffic may be a little tougher than usual. on the bright side there is no cubs game, so parking should be relatively easy.

thanks so much to all the wonderful people who had us out for dillo day at northwestern. we had a tremendous time, for certain.

next stop - metro. see you there!

if you can't make it to the metro show, it will be cybercast on www.dcn.com. word.

NEWS 5.15.03
well, there you have it.
the bands for northwestern's dillo day have finally been announced, and as you can see, there are some real doozies. holy crap, we're pretty excited to be playing with so many big names. if it's a nice day, the show will be outside and open to the public. for more info check out the dillo day site.

hopefully, you've already gotten your free tickets to the metro. if not, be sure to print some out, or email chris@troubledhubble.com, and he'll set you up with them! we hope to see everyone there...

NEWS 5.05.03
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
we are once again heading to the metro, this time to headline! we'd love to see all of you at the show, especially since it's FREE. here are the details on how to get your tickets.

we are opening the ted leo show tomorrow at the fireside bowl, so be sure to get there early. music will start promptly at 7pm!

we had a tiring, but otherwise wonderful 3-day stint around the midwest this weekend seeing our great friends in dekalb, milwaukee, and iowa city. plus, we made some new friends in cedar falls. thanks to everyone who came out!

NEWS 4.22.03
Tour Photos
hey y'all, we've put up the photos from the tour in the A+V section, so take a moment and check them out. the bulk of them are up there, but a quite a few more have to be scanned and posted.

we've got some great shows coming up, and a few that we'll hopefully announce in mere days. plus, if you're interested in joining the street team to help for this fall's tour, email streetteam@troubledhubble.com, and mandy will hook you up.

NEWS 4.14.03
Texas In the Rearview
well, we seem to have made it home safely, with lady vanTH still in one piece. now it's time to nurse her back to health and prosperity.

the band has been featured this week in the Onion's AV club "Justify Your Existence" section! If you see a copy, be sure to pick one up, or check it out online.

the shows in indianola and ankeny were an amazing way to end the tour! both shows were mad fun. thanks to the kids at Simpson College and KSTM for such a wonderful time, and the junkyard was tremendously fun, as always. we'd like to thank all of the wonderful people that we met in lubbock, especially those at KTXT and Space 1110. to say that we had a fantastic time would be an understatement. we'll buy more frisbees and tambourines and be back in the fall!

also, thanks so much to the bassturd and AM magic for all of their hospitality in san francisco. the bassturd was even kind enough to show us around the town and take us on a magic carpet ride... you'll understand soon enough.

we've got a couple of amazing show announcements coming up this next week, so be sure to check back in. is it spring in chicago yet?

NEWS 4.3.03
Because I'm So Cal
despite a multitude of vanTH "issues" (see n hubble's message board post), we've made it safely to sun drenched southern california! it sort of seems an odd place with all the palm trees and cloudless skies, but we're quickly getting used to it. andrew even bought his first pair of sunglasses! so, hopefully we'll be hitting a beach soon...

in other news, the shows in portland, corvallis, and ahaheim were tons of fun, and we met lots of nice people at each one. we can't wait to come back and see you all again.

if you didn't notice, we have an all ages show coming up in chicago with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. Ted Leo is one of our favorites, so we're really excited about the show! plus, we've got some more great shows in the works that we'll be posting very soon, so stay tuned!

NEWS 3.28.03
Moose Drool
greetings from the lovely moutainous west! shows have been going great so far, and we've met tons of lovely people. driving has been a bit precarious at times (we actually got caught in a blizzard in the middle of montana), but we've stayed safe with the help of our vanTH.

we'd like to say hi to our new friends and fellow chicagoland rockers The Reputation, who we shared the stage with last night in missoula. at least we got free beer...

we're heading to oregon tomorrow for a couple of shows, and then we're shooting down the coast to california to find some sunshine and large trees.

NEWS 3.17.03
SXSW!!
holy smokes south by southwest was awesome! we had such a great time, saw tons of amazing bands, and had a really great show. plus, we met lots of fantastic people from all over the country. thanks so much to our friends at polyvinyl for helping us get on the bill, and team clermont and uppercut management for bringing all sorts of nice people to see us. all in all, it really couldn't have gone much better.

also, the shows in omaha and lincoln were both really tremendous. we can't wait to get back to both of these spots. we also made a great new friend in the show is the rainbow. our lives are forever changed.

so, we'll be hanging out in illinois for the next week, getting some rest and healing up. then we're going to head out west for a few weeks to wrap up the spring touring. see you soon!

NEWS 3.08.03
jordan?
really quickly, we just wanted to draw everybody's attention to the fact that jared leto's (my so called life, requiem for a dream, fight club, etc.) band got added at the last minute to the show tonight. it should be quite the experience to play with a bonafide celebrity...

iowa city was great! thanks so much to everyone who came out on a monday night. hopefully, we shall see you again very soon.

NEWS 3.04.03
fat tuesday
we're home for a couple of days of rest before we hit the road again for more shows! we could never have expected the first part of the tour to go as well as it did. we met so many awesomely nice people, and all of the shows went really well. we'd especially like to thank our friends the story of, from athens, OH. we had such a wonderful time hanging out and playing such an amazingly fun show! we'll be back soon.

attention iowa city: the show on sunday at the green room is reported to be all ages! bring your younger brothers and sisters to what will no doubt be an insane rock extravaganza. oh iowa city, we can't wait to revisit your smiling faces. also, the chicago show this friday is 21+. we had it as all ages on the site. sorry for the confusion. we should be having a big ol' all ages show in may... stay tuned.

more shows for the west coast are on the way!

NEWS 2.28.03
eastern philosophy
the eastern leg of the tour is rapidly coming to a close, and we couldn't have hoped for things to have gone much better. we've met tons of lovely people everywhere we've gone, and we can't wait to come back and see them again.

we especially will miss our new friend matt (the gunshy), who we got the opportunity to tour with for 3 days. the picture on the front page is of the band and matt after our last show together in arlington, va.

we're looking forward to spending the day in NYC tomorrow, before the show in new jersey. then it's off to athens, OH and home for a few days before we head down to SXSX!

NEWS 2.22.03
southern comfort
we're just about to leave the lovely city of athens, ga. thanks to all the team clermont folks for making our first trip here so great!

so far, the tour has gone really smoothly. thanks so much to the murder by death kids for taking us in for a couple of days in bloomington. our shoulders are still sore from the arm wrestling tournament.

well, it's 70 degrees, and we're off to birmingham. we love the south with its friendly climates and inhabitants. we're still trying to figure out what grits are made of though...

NEWS 2.14.03
vd
the tour has offically begun, and it's off to a great start. thanks to all the nice people we met in storm lake and madison - we hope to be back again shortly. we've got today off, but lots of shows are coming up. happy valentines day everyone, hopefully we will be seeing you soon!

NEWS 2.04.03
gearing up to go
well, we're down to about a week before the tour starts, and we're getting really excited to go! the east coast swing of the tour is nearly totally booked, and the west coast dates are starting to roll in. as always, keep checking back for our updated tour info in the tour section. besides the tour, we've also got other cool news.

online store: we now have our very own internet marketplace where we can sell our cd's and t-shirts and whatnot over the internet. the credit card transactions are totally secure, done through pay pal. to check it out, just click on the merch link in the menu above. all orders will be shipped within a 1-2 business days, and if you order something while were on the road, you may even get a momento from whichever spot we happen to be in. plus, you get a free sticker with every order! you just can't beat that.

press: thanks to our great friends at Team Clermont, Penturbia is receiving a great response from papers, magazines, websites, and zines across the country. if you want to check them out, we've posted a lot the reviews in our press section. if you happen to see an article or mention of us that's not on the list, make sure to let us know!

also, thanks to all the super-nice people we met at our first show in champaign, and thanks to the red hot valentines for having us. we'll be back on the 17th of feb.

i hope everyone out there had a great groundhog's day! with any luck, we'll be seeing you soon...

NEWS 1.17.03
TH 2003 winter tour
without further adieu, the east coast tour dates are finally posted! many hours have been put in by chris hubble and dan from latest flame to assemble these shows and what there is to come. as a result, the boys of TH finally get to hit the road for an extended amount of time. the vanTH is already gassed up and ready to go.

before we go though, there are some great shows in the area! so, please come out if there's one around you. we'd love to see you there. hope everyone is staying warm in this blustery winter cold. check back for more tour dates and info. they'll be updated daily.

NEWS 1.06.03
rock excitement
thanks so much to everyone who came out in Milwaukee and Chicago. what a great way to start the first shows of the new year. also, troubled hubble is now officially 3 years old! go to the message board to wish us a happy birthday.

in other news, troubled hubble had the 9th most played album of the year on Siruis Satellite Radio's indie rock station, left of center. this is very cool. also, word is that "mrs. wiskerson" was the most requested song of the year on KRNU @ The University of Nebraska! so, hopefully we'll get to lincoln soon to thank them.

tour dates are on the way!

NEWS 1.1.03
happy new year!
we hope everyone had a very happy and safe new year. we're also excited about the possible things to come in 2003 for troubled hubble. we think it will be great.

so, we've got some great shows to kick off things in Milwaukee and Chicago. if you're in the area, we hope you can make it out because they're both going to be great shows with cool bands. if you're going to the schuba's show, make sure to be relatively early because we are playing promptly at 7pm.

finally, chris hubble and the boys of latest flame have been hard at work putting together our spring touring plans. the dates should be posted shortly. we can't wait to hit the road and rock about the country.

NEWS 12.23.03
happy holidays
wow, thanks to everyone who came out to the metro! we couldn't believe our eyes to be staring out at so many nice people. we're excited to have a few weeks off, where we'll be able to hang out in the basement and record and write some more new songs. we'll be heading into the studio sometime during the spring to record a new full length, not to mention we've got some other recordings and releases in the works for the next few months, so stay tuned.

have a safe and happy holiday everyone. we've already got some great shows in the works for the new year, and we can't wait to come and see you soon. we love you.

NEWS 12.08.03
comp tix are posted
reduced price tickets have been posted for your printing out pleasure. they'll allow you cheap entry into the metro show, which we're all growing more excited about by the day. all the details about the cheap tickets are here.

thanks so much to all the nice folks out at the show in normal with our pals the red hot valentines. we had an amazing time for sure, and hopefully we'll be back sometime very soon.

we've got another great show this coming weekend in milwaukee with low and maritime, and we've got some 2004 shows in the works and on the way. speaking of the new year, we've got a lot of new stuff we've been recording in the basement, and very soon we're going start posting some new songs on the site. stay tuned for details...

NEWS 12.03.03
perfect verse
thanks so much to everyone who made it out to the house of blues last friday. the show was amazing, and it was so great for everyone to come out in support. a great time was had by all accounts. also thanks to the gentlemen in better than ezra for having us - they certainly are a nice group of fellows.

we'll have the comp tickets up on the site within the next couple of days, along with a description of how they can be used. it's a little different this time, as the discount tickets can be used for the entire evening. word.

there's some great shows coming up - so, hopefully we'll be seeing you soon.

NEWS 11.22.03
metrotastic
we are tremendously pleased and excited to announce that troubled hubble, along with the fantastic murder by death, will be co-headlining chicago's metro on sunday, december 21st. joining us will be nebraska's very own one-man electrofunk experience: the show is the rainbow. there are also two more wonderful bands to be added to the bill shortly - you truly will not want to miss this show.

there will be printable comp tickets available on TH.com shortly, which will allow you entrance for a mere $5. we promise, it will be amazing, and we would love to see everybody within driving distance there!
NEWS 12.14.02
th on WXRT!

attention chicagolandians, tune in at 7:30 this sunday nigth (the 15th) to the local anesthetic on 93.7 WXRT. they will be spinning a track by troubled hubble during the 1/2 hour show!

again, thanks to everyone at the battle of the bands! the turnout was great, and we had a blast. a couple of the th boys are going to be out of the country for about a week, but we'll be back in action soon after the new year. take care, and we'll see you soon. happy holidays!

NEWS 12.12.02
th in the news

one of the onion music writers was gracious enough to include us on a top 10 list of his. holy crap. also, the daily iowan ran a great piece on all the bands in the battle of the bands. hope to see many friendly faces on friday!

NEWS 12.10.02
the battle

we just received the great news that we have once again been selected to participate in the Daily Iowan/KRUI Battle of the Bands. it's happening this friday at Gabe's. needless to say, we're super excited about the chance to throw down with iowa city's finest. once again, it looks like an eclectic group of bands sure to please.

so, if you're in the greater iowa city area, come on down to the show! it's only $4, and $1 of that goes to a local charity. The band order will be drawn just before the show, so come by nine if you want to be sure to catch us. and if you need any further motivation, friday will be josh hubble's last day as a citizen of Iowa City, for he finishes school on saturday and will then rejoin the rest of the hubble's back in illinois. so, come on out and say goodbye or hello. whatever you do there, it's guaranteed to be a great time!

in other news, tickets are on salet at record service in urbabna for the jan. 31st show with the Red Hot Valentines and Everybody Uh-Oh. they're only $6, and the capacity at IMC is only 200. we're told they will sell out fast, so get one soon. we've really been jonzin' to get down to U of I area, and we're sure this show will be a great one.

NEWS 11.23.02
like eating spaghetti

after a little break from shows, this week has been a great way to get back into it. we've played some really cool shows and meet really nice people in both dekalb and bloomington. we even made some new friends in ben kweller, who is super-nice, and the boys of lucero, who are one of the coolest bands we've had the pleasure of running across. if you have the chance, check them both out.

if you're in the area for either of the shows for the rest of the weekend, come on out! i promise you that the sucka mc's will absolutely amaze you - you may never be the same. The show starts at like 9, and we play 3rd. hope to see you there!

NEWS 11.12.02
we make noise

despite our short break between shows, we've been very busy lately at THHQ. lot's of action. just check out our great shows coming up like ben kweller and the sucka mc's! holy crap. keep checking back because we've got a few more shows in the works before the holiday season ends.

Over the last month, some new stuff has been recorded and mixed with our lovely friend mark at cadence studios, and then we had it all mastered by our friend jimmy. two songs will be going on compilations. one for johann's face records (march '03), and the other for DCBaltimore2012 (summer '03). also, we took one step closer to corporate whoredom in writing and recording a song about our favorite adhesive material, duct tape, written for a contest put on by said tape company. we also recorded a couple other tunes that have been waiting in the wings for a bit. we're really happy about what we came out with, and all of the aforementioned material will be available on an upcoming EP. stay tuned for details.

our friends at latest flame records now have thier website up! check it out.

NEWS 10.29.02
today's the day

first and foremost, you all must know that today is christopher hubble's birthday! please leave him some birthday wishes, either using our message board or by emailing him.

penturbia is now available for sale on cdbaby.com for only $12! if you don't have a copy yet, this is your place. if you do have the disc, please go to cdbaby and leave a review.

additionally, penturbia charted at #46 last week on the CMJ charts (#40 with core stations). we're really happy and hope that it will be able to climb even higher. call in to your local college stations and request us!

we've also got some slightly bad news. due to a full bill, we are no longer going to be able to play with the french kicks in madison. it would have certainly been rad, but madison will have to wait for another day.

NEWS 10.16.02
the north called, and we answered

holy crap, canada was an amazing weekend full of great times, crisp air, new friends, and akward silences between songs. we can't wait to get back in the near future.

the message board is back up!!!! finally. we here at TH.com apologize for the lack of a board, and we look forward to hearing from all the veteran posters and new visitors alike.

penturbia is now gracing the charts on CMJ at #56! please call into your local college station and request us! most likely, they should have it. here's a list of stations playing TH.

we've got some really great shows coming up with bands like ben kweller, motion city soundtrack, the red hot valentines, and breaking pangaea. plus, we hopefully will have a huge show announcement (or two) to make very soon, so stay tuned...

NEWS 10.05.02
undercover convoy

thank you so much to everyone in Iowa City who came out and made last night's show such a success. there's nothing like and iowa city show, that's for certain. we drove back to IL through the night to shoot what will become our first video, which arose from a strange opportuniy. it was certainly a tremendous and strange experience. tomorrow, we head back to the lovely state of iowa for a second show with the Kill-O-Watts and RHV's. if you're in the area, you really shouldn't miss it. canada awaits our arrival...

NEWS 10.01.02
turn on, tune in.

the boys of TH will be hitting the airwaves this week with an appearance on 88.7 WLUW (Chicagoland) this thursday, oct. 3rd from 7-10pm. Also, they'll hopefully be on 89.7 KRUI (Iowa City) this Friday around 6pm, before the show at the Green Room. Listen this week for chances to win free tix! Make sure to request us if you're in the area (or even if you're not) at (319)335-8970. also, our cd is now available at insound.com! if you don't have it yet, you no longer have an excuse.

NEWS 9.23.02
ready? go.

the cd is in and ready and here! after many failed attempts on ebay, Penturbia will be available for retail sale tomorrow, sept. 24th. It's already at the Record Revolution in Dekalb and will be at the Record Collector in Iowa City very soon. Almost any other independent record store should be able to get it through CHOKE distribution. Otherwise, you'll be able to order them online at CDbaby.com and at shows. Also, we've got new shirts, a video, stickers and buttons all available for purchase.

At the upcoming cd release show in Dekalb, you'll be able to get in and buy a cd for only $10! best deal ever. Hope to see you there!

NEWS 9.11.02
black market boogie

lots of happenings around THHQ. let's get you up to speed. the new album is in and should be available for pre-release sale at shows this month. the actual release to stores has been pushed back until the 24th of September. So when the time comes, you can tell your local independent record to order you one from CHOKE distribution.

this friday, we're coming back to iowa city to rock with two great bands. john vanderslice (barsuk) plays tremendous pop and is from san fransisco, ca. spoon (merge) is from austin, tx and has been getting great reviews for their new album, kill the moonlight. doors open at 9pm, and we play at 10. come early to get your spot up front.

last friday, we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel up to milwaukee and play at the cactus club. we met all sorts of new people, and everyone was tremendously nice and responsive. luckily, we get to go back there soon. we just got confirmation of a show at the globe in milwaukee on oct. 10th en route to winnepeg!

finally, on wednesday of this week, it was somehow brought to our attention that a bootleg copy of our forthcoming album Penturbia up for auction on Ebay. we're flattered and slightly confused that somebody took the time to do that, but rather dismayed that nobody would cough up the $2 neccesary for purchase. maybe next time.

NEWS 8.30.02
kick the rock into high gear

hey friends, the dog days of summer are nearly past us, and it's time to pick up the pace of the rock. we've got some great shows lined up over the next few months taking us to our familiar haunts and to new places like Cedar Rapids, Milwaukee, Decatur, and way up north to Winnepeg. we're really excited and the vanth is gassed up and ready to roll.

not to mention, we've got a new album coming out offically on september 17th, of the year 2002. if you happen to catch us before then, you may be lucky enough to get your hands on one early! otherwise, they'll be available online and at your favorite local independent record shop.

also, we're putting together a TH street team to help promote shows in your area. if your interested and want some details, email chris. i'm sure you'll get some cool stuff for helping out. thanks, and hopefully we'll see you soon!

NEWS 8.21.02
death of a message board

sadly, i was notified today that the free message board service we had been using is going out of business. so, i'm going to have to put together a new one. in the meantime, the old one may die. have no fear though, a new board will be restored and operational soon. word.

NEWS 8.16.02
free rock @ metro!

once again, we get the opportunity to rock the metro on the 25th of august! just click here to open a window that you can print out for free tickets to the show. the deal is you have to show up before 7pm to get in free. after that, it will be $5 to get in. the show starts at 6:30, and we'll probably be going on at about 7:15. hopefully we'll see you there!

lots of new shows are posted. we've already got a busy fall lined up, and many more are on the way. hopefully, we're going to hit a lot of new places. canada has already beckoned.

in album news, everything is finalized and in production mode. all we have to do now is wait. so, the plan is that we'll have copies to sell at shows by mid-september, and it will be released to stores by late september. there will also be a college radio push in early october. get ready for the rock.

NEWS 8.07.02
lotta action...

well, we made it back safely from our almost tour with the Amazing Kill-O-Watts. Since all but one of the southern dates fell through, we decided to cut the tour a bit short. it was nice to play in two great new places - peoria and des moines. everyone at those shows was great. we had a really fun time. and to the city of omaha: you may have defeated us this time, but we'll be back, and we'll bring our own PA that works. damn.

in album news, it's currently at the pressing plant being finalized for production. we're frantically trying to get everything ready for the september release.

in show news, we've got a few radical shows to report. first is at the metro in chicago. once again, we get to do the free ticket thing. so, images of the tickets that can be printed out and used at the door before 7 will be posted shortly. it should be a great show! also, we have a show with the indie legends Spoon (Austin, TX) and one of our favorites John Vanderslice (San Fransisco) in Iowa City. wow. Finally, we're pleased to announce that we've been asked to make a trip up to Winnepeg, Canada to play a show in mid-October, and we've greatfully accepted. stay tuned for more details...

NEWS 7.23.02
records, rock, and bowl

if you're in the chicagoland area, come on out to the fireside bowl tonight for some rocking and bowling - both will be happening. what more could you ask for in a tuesday night?

in album news: the new TH record, entitled 'Penturbia' will be ready for release in late August. It will be distributed by CHOKE distribution and Team Clermont will be promoting across the nation's airwaves. we're really excited about how the ailbum turned out, and we ca