Dear friends-

It has been far too long since we last caught up.  
 
2012 was an amazing year for playing live. We had some very memorable intimate performances with our friends, Sleeping At Last, Mariah McManus, Matthew Perryman Jones, and LEAGUES in some of the finest clubs and small theaters we’ve had the privilege to play.
 
In between live performances, we took some time to visit one of our favorite cities, Portland, OR, where we collaborated with Tucker Martine (producer), Matt Chamberlain (drummer extraordinaire), Beau Sorensen (sound guru), Jacquire King (master mix engineer) and Adrian Belew (guitar legend) to build a new Jars of Clay studio record. We could not be more pleased with the results of these collaborations….well, maybe if Adele had sung on it..  that aside… It is an incredibly beautiful record that we can barely wait for you to hear.
 
We will be making an announcement about the album’s release date and pre-sale options VERY soon.
And speaking of announcements.......
 
StageIt:
Put this one on your calendar -MARCH 18th at 6pm CST  
Jars of Clay is performing a “StageIt” Live web concert!  Since we have sold out of the original tickets (THANK YOU), we are going to release 50 additional tickets on Wednesday at 10am CST. Our hope is to accommodate more of you on this list because we don't want you to miss it.  Details and tickets HERE

New Live EP:
Now for the most important announcement! 

We have a new, special live 6-Song EP coming out in on Monday, March 18th.
 
Jars of Clay “Under the Weather -Live from Sellersville, PA”  will be available exclusively from jarsofclay.com on the 18th.... And we plan to offer some bonus goodies for anyone who downloads it directly from our website as we will throw in a brand new song from the forthcoming new record and some videos, too.  The standard 6-song version should be available on iTunes, Amazon, and other places on Tuesday, March 19th.

These performances are some of our favorites and we think you are going to love them.  If you did not get a chance to see us play this past year, this is for you.  If you did see us play… this is for you. 

Well, that is probably enough about us.  We continue to be overwhelmed with gratitude for your continued passion for Jars of Clay.  We hope to see you soon at a show. 

All the Best -
Dan, Charlie, Matt, and Steve

Jars of Clay

On July 25th, our singer and frontman Dan Haseltine underwent a procedure to correct a coronary issue after experiencing a cardiac event. He is doing well and recovering. Dan is grateful for the thoughts and prayers that have gone out on his behalf. We are looking forward to our fall tour, and can't tell you how excited we are about the 11th studio album we are finishing work on, which will be out early in 2013.

We have jetted off to Portland, OR to work at Flora Recording and Playback with the Indie Pop Dream Team of Tucker Martine and Beau Sorenson.  Here are some images to stir your imaginations for the tasty sounds that are being architected.

For more information on hosting a Blood:Water Mission House Concert contact our Development Director, Katherine Andrews - katherine@bloodwatermission.com

Jars of Clay is excited to announce that they will be hitting the road this spring with special guests Leagues and Matthew Perryman Jones. Check back next week when we announce the tour dates!

Join Jars of Clay at an intimate Speak & Spell show this October! Jars will be playing just a few very special acoustic concerts featuring all of the hits as well as fan favorites that are rarely played live. The show will feature an intimate experience full of music as well a time to interact with the band and ask questions and hear stories from all of the guys! Special guest Dave Barnes will be joining the guys on this intimate night. Get your tickets below!

October 12 - ­ New York, NY ­ B.B. Kings Blues Club - BUY

October 14 - ­ Showcase Live ­ Foxborough, MA - BUY

October 15 - ­ Paramount Theater ­ Rutland, VT ­ 2 Sets - BUY

October 16 ­ - Sellersville Theater ­ Sellersville, PA ­ 2 sets - BUY

October 13 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre

October 27 - Sacramento, CA - Capital Christian Center - BUY

October 28 - Pasadena, CA - First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena - BUY

October 29 - Lake Forest, CA - Saddleback Community Church