Though Sherwood were a whole lot cooler when that short Mexican looking guy was in the band, they are nevertheless still the homies, and they’ve been representing NorCal and MidCal all over the world as of lately, touring Europe, Asia and everywhere else their RV takes them, which will soon include their recently announced Fall headlining tour. Here’s the release, replete with dates, openers and hyperbole. Word of warning though, don’t play dice with Joe Greenetz. He picks that shit up like a motherfucker:

GOLDRUSH! - A Sherwood tour this October meant for seeing friends, polishing old finds, and mining new ones.

SONGS! - Between touring abroad and playing festivals in North America, the Sherwood lads have begun writing songs for a new album slated for 2009.

DELUXE! - This fall will also see the release of Sing But Keep Going [Deluxe Edition], Sherwood’s first album repackaged with 4 previously unreleased songs.

TOUR! – Thus with songs both old and new in mind, the guys are eager to catch up with friends and see what you all think.  That means select dates on the west coast this October with support from The Pink Spiders, The Summer Set, Barcelona, and The Reign Of Kindo:

October 2008:
Tue 07 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk*
Wed 08 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour*
Thu 09 San Diego, CA @ UCSD+
Fri 10 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction* Sun 12 Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse*
Wed 15 Salt Lake City, UT @ Studio*
Thu 16 Provo, UT @ Velour**
Fri 17 Rexburg, ID @The Westwood Theatre**
Sat 18 Boise, ID @ The Venue**
Sun 19 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre**
Mon 20 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey** (
Thu 23 San Francisco, CA @ Slims**
Fri 24 Visalia, CA @ 210**
Sat 25 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew**
* The Pink Spiders, The Summer Set, The Reign Of Kindo
** The Pink Spiders, Barcelona, The Reign Of Kindo
+ Kris Roe of The Ataris

Former Get Up Kids frontman Matt Pryor and Saves the Day frontman Chris Conley (pictured) are stepping out for a couple weeks worth of solo touring. If this tour isn’t called the “Party Like It’s 1999 Tour” someone at Vagrant is BLOWING IT! Here’s the press release:

Matt Pryor (ex. The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams) is pleased to announce solo co-headlining tour with Chris Conley of Saves The Day!

A limited number of tickets have been held for Matt Pryor fans and will be available through an exclusive Ducat King presale that begins this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 1:00PM local time!

Click here to buy tickets:

Tour Dates:

Aug 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
Aug 7 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
Aug 8 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Aug 9 – Salt Lake City @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge
Aug 11 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
Aug 12 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Aug 13 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Aug 14 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
Aug 15 – Reno, NV @ Satellite Lounge
Aug 16 – West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
Aug 17 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues – San Diego
Aug 19 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Aug 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ Modified

Next time you start to tell a panhandler to “Get a Job,” stop yourself and realize they already do. And they probably make about as much as you.

One World Cafe is a restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah where you can pick your own portions, eat organic food, and pay whatever you want for it. Owner Denise Cerreta is to thank.

“By encouraging people to savor the meal, Ms. Cerreta is attempting to help people see the value of food as more than a mere consumable but rather, as a glue and a catalyst for healthy people, relationships and communities. Customers are able to seat themselves in a relaxed atmosphere that is condusive to conversation; opposite to the usual public dining experience of isolation. Because our customers choose their own prices, their portions tend to be more mindful and reflect that they will actually want to eat, with the result being little or no food waste. We’ve realized that this makes more food available and we expect this will make the concept exportable and adoptable worldwide.

Philosophy meets business through her desire to pay her workers a living wage, as well provide volunteer options for those who would prefer a “hand up” rather than a hand out. For every hour someone gives to our foundation, they can receive a voucher for a full meal, and children under 8 can eat with a parent on the same vouncher. Plus, there is always a complimentary staple dish that everyone can eat regardless of means. Denise and the staff knew the model was successful on the day that there were several people eating, all of whom had volunteered earlier in the week and had redeemed their vouchers. But all were eating anonymously and with dignity.”

She started the One World Everybody Eats Foundation that is committed to putting a community kitchen in every city. There’s a “Spirit in Business - Guide for Starting a Community Kitchen” available for download at her website. It serves as a How-To guide as well as a testimony for other businesses to become more sustainable and redefine what profit means without sacrificing it. Another couple in Denver, Colorado has opened SAME: So All May Eat. Spread the word and love: One World Everybody Eats YouTube.