Summer 2010
Summer is close, and we're jazzed to finally be out that
dreary stuff Portland lets loose on us most of the time.
Really though, its kind of a moot point, because we type
these words from lovely Petersburg, Alaska! We flew up a
couple days ago, and found our gear waiting for us on stage.
We're here to rock Kito's Kave (the local music venue),
and entertain the graduating class of 2010! Last night was
cool seeing all our friends on the Island who came out to
rock out with us...
This week will be a party up here, and if we're lucky,
we'll leave with our livers intact!
Studio news: We recorded some drum tracks for a few new
tunes with uber-studer-duder Tony Esperance at BayVu Studios
down on the Oregon Coast... it sounds slammin! We cant wait
to get back in there and do some more work. The songs show
a lot of growth musically, and each song has its own vibe.
We hope to finally offer up a new record to you by the middle
of this Summer...keep yer fingers crossed...Thanks Tony!
Look for us in Lake Tahoe next month for a stint at The
Cabo Wabo Cantina at Harveys by the lake, and of course
a return appearance at one of our fav's...Warehouse 101!
This Independence day weekend (July 3rd) we return to
where the stew originated...Trout Lake, Wa.!!! We cant wait
for this show. HS started out there as kids about 16 years
ago, (really?) and have yet to wise up. Those seeking a
great time in a super chill place with stellar people should
come up, and join us for a little R&R (both kinds)...
See you at the BIG rock show!
Spring 2010
Road Rash 2010
We have had some interesting times on the road. After the
NAMM show, we headed to Hermosa to chill at the beach. Found
a cool little hostel right on the pier for $25 a night!
Everyone there was really cool, and the tourists enjoyed
the Ninkasi beer samples we were feeding them...PROST!
Headed to San Pedro on Wednesday, to find a crew filming
a movie. We think our poster made it into the scene. Everyone
at Harolds rocked! Thanks to Superunloaded for opening up.
We'll be back! Love you Pedro!
Thursday, we headed south for our show in Huntington Beach
at the Blue cafe. We had a blast! All the bands rocked!
Thanks for having us over! We drove out after the show for
Santa Barbara to get a jump on our Friday show. We were
stopped by the SB cops for not looking rich, had our van
illegally searched, and towed... leaving us on the street
at 3am in a rainstorm....to serve and protect?
We found a Motel 6 and barely slept, counting the hours
til the verdict came in. Would we be allowed to pay the
bill and be on our way? Nope. They want to hold Van a' White
for 30 days?! WTF?
We rallied, rented a Uhaul, and showed up at The Creekside
a bit phased, but ready to rock. Heidi warmed up on the
pole, which put us in a better mood, an made for an inspiring
soundcheck. Thanks to Jules for taking good care of us,
and to Heidi for the place to crash!
Headed out the next day for Grover Beach. Home of Mongo's
Saloon (one of our favs!) Great to see all our Central Coast
fans!!! We drank a whole bunch, and took some frustration
out on our gear to appease the rock gods. Thanks to JD for
the place to crash!
We continued north a few hours and checked into a fleabag
outside of Fresno. The next morning we found someone had
picked the master lock on the Uhaul, but nothing was missing.
(?) We figure the thieves were scared off right before they
planned to jack us....weird!
"What next?" we asked ourselves. We want to apologize
to The Grant and Green in SF, and Bradleys in Stockton for
having to cancel due to the current sitch...we'll make it
up to ya's...promise!
The tour rolls on, and wraps where it began...Warehouse
101!!!
rock!
Winter 2009
(-) Happy
Holidaze from the Stew. We'll be hitting the
road soon enough and playing shows up and down the West
Coast again this 2010. Look for us, and we'll look for you.
Don't forget that Hookah
Stew hoodies and shirts make great gifts. You
can always gift something to yourself too.
Summer 2009
(-) Happy Summer
everybody! The weather has been awesome, and we hope it
stays nice during our time in Alaska!
There are many reasons to go to beautiful Alaska. Rocking
nightly, writing and recording, and to help Johnny get off
the Chewy Lemonheads and Friends once and for all!
We take off mid July and will return in September for a
few NW shows before heading South on our "Pink Tennis
Ball Revival" Tour '09.
After that, we start in on what will be HS's greatest CD
to date! Get ready for at least dozen groovy tunes on a
interactive disc that should arrive by Spring 2010...futuristic!
Look for updates and new additions to the HS merch store
weekly!
RocknRoll!!
(-) Hey Fans!
We have been busy writing, and gearing up for our coastal
run down south. Cannot wait! RollerGirl is now
available online, and has been receiving some airplay
on the west coast...request RollerGirl where you
are!
Winter/Spring 2009
(-) Vote for
Hookah Stew at
famecast, you could win a Fender Guitar. So simple,
so easy, a monkey on a type writer could do it. 1)
Follow the link. 2) Make an account with famecast 3) Vote
away. Who loves you? Hookah Stew loves you!
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(-) Hookah
Stew will be at the legendary NAMM show this year in
Anaheim, CA. Hookah guitar player John
Young is host to a bunch of sponsors and the 'Stew is
there to represent.
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(-) The calendar
continues to fill up with Hookah Stew performances.
Check our tour dates page for shows
in your land as per the Sayings of Wisdom from Brian
Powell.
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(-) We'd like
to thank Ninkasi Brewing outta Eugene, Oregon for
making the tastiest brew ever!!.. and being so darn cool!
THANKS!
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(-) The wheels
have been set in motion for the RollerGirl video
(thanks Rick!) and will begin filming next month. Details
are still sketchy, but we may need people to be in some
scenes...wanna be famous? Now you can join us on tour without
having to sleep in the van...myspace and/or twitter.com
Thanks again to ALL the roller derby teams and leagues who
are digging the tune!!! ROCKNROLL!!!
Fall 2008
(-) Girls and
boys and girls again .... there is work on bringing some
older Hookah recordings public. Some unfinished tracks,
some b-sides and other obscurities are being pruned and
preened as we speak. Possibly a CD release for these
or maybe even a soft download release. Let the hookah decide
and stay tuned.
Summer 2008
(-) We've added
more Hookah Pics to the photos
page. An exciting time to be alive.
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(-) More Hookah Stew
dates added to the calendar.
Also added to the site is a our photos
page. A humble beginning. We'll be adding more pics from
the archives as we dig them out.
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(-) New Audio
page added where you can stream the entire Hits from
the Hookah ep, all in the comfort of your own home,
or wherever your computer docking station is located.
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Spring 2008
(-) The record release party
on April 4th in our home base of Portland, OR was a huge
success! Thanks to all the fans and friends for making it
a wonderful endeaver.
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Look for The Stew in Nevada and Cali in April. Tour
dates can be found at the most bodacious show
dates page.
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(-) We are rolling out the
new web site for all your Hookah needs. Up and coming
features include band pics, audio clips and Brian Powell's
Sayings of Wisdom. Stay tuned.
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(-) The EP Hits
from the Hookah is ready and available for those seeking
it. This recording is something Hookah's been working on
in-between touring. Supplies readily on hand from
CD Baby as well as
on itunes for you sassy ipod carriers.
