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MMOC Blog #29 - The MMOC Store

1/8/2018

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Our official store is finally online!  CDs, t-shirts and all kinds of merch are available with FREE SHIPPING for a limited time.

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MMOC Blog #28 - MMOC Ten

12/23/2017

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 It features ten of our best original songs from over the years, as well as a brand new tune.  The compilation is available for download on iTunes and Google Play on January 5th (and also on CD). 

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MMOC Blog #27 - Tom Petty

10/3/2017

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"In closing, we've lost one of the few we'll never replace, and one of the last great Classic Rock songwriters.  Sure, there are many left, but few with the integrity of Tom Petty."

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MMOC Blog #26 - Summer '17 Photos

9/5/2017

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MMOC has had another awesome summer of gigs.  We posted photos from June and July in the last blog.  Here are some of our favorites from August and early September, including highlights from our tribute to The Beatles at the Austin Dam Show!
 
Live Picks Vol. 5 - Summer '17 is available now, and features some of our best original songs and covers from many electric and acoustic shows throughout the summer.  
​Stay tuned for much more in the coming months

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MMOC Blog #25 - New Videos and Live Picks Vol. 5

8/3/2017

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We've been having a very busy but fun summer of gigs.  We have a few new videos featuring some highlights, including Al's great rendition of the National Anthem at the Bradner Stadium fireworks show on July 4th and my solo performance of original material on Dirty Dog Live Music.  Doing the interview with Lisa from Dirty Dog Live and the guys at Armstrong Local Programming was an awesome experience and I'd like to thank the show again for having me on.  Click on the links below to view the videos.
 
The release date for our next installment of MMOC Live Picks is set for Friday, August 18th.  It will give us enough time to record and mix a few more shows in August, and the tentative plan is to make a mix of several acoustic and electric performances from this summer and compile them into our best live collection yet.  Be on the lookout for more info on MMOC Live Picks Vol. 5!
 
We're excited about the rest of our summer gigs, including a few more festivals this month and a tribute to the Beatles at the Austin Dam Show.  A talented old buddy will be joining us as Sir Paul McCartney!
 
-Tyler

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MMOC Blog #24 - The Big 3-0

7/24/2017

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While I've decided to hold off on turning 30 for another year, it seems like a good time to look back and think of ten or so original songs we've recorded that I'm most proud of writing.  Here's a quick chronological list of my favorite songs I've come up with for the band over the past decade.  These are the ones I'd tell anyone interested to check out, whether they've heard us several times or never at all.  Several of the songs were written with the help of past and current bandmates, and our influences are evident on many of them. 

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MMOC Blog #23 - Watching the great Roger Federer

7/20/2017

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"Most people recuperate from a hangover by lying in bed, possibly throwing up and hopefully screaming a bit too.  Of course after decades of this, I've found a solution.  There is nothing quite like recovering from a hangover like watching the great Roger Federer dominate." 

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MMOC Blog #22 -  New album review

7/1/2017

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"Marshmellow Overcoat has one foot in the past and one foot in the present. On their fifth album, a self-titled effort, the Pennsylvania-based group unites the roots-flavored aesthetic of classic rock with the quirkiness of contemporary indie styles."

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MMOC Blog #21 - See the Plan (new video and single)

6/18/2017

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The music video for our new single is ready, thanks to our friend Ryan Grandy and Grandy Productions!  It's posted on this blog and on the main page of our site.
We had fun with this one (you can tell from the pictures and podcast), and we hope you enjoy it.  You can check out more below or on our YouTube channel, and hear more of our self-titled album here.
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The song is called See the Plan, and it's technically a waltz.  Once in a while you've just gotta write a 6/8 waltz in B flat.  We're playing with a capo on fret 3 in G if you're strumming along at home.  More importantly, Ryan filmed us with help from Barry at UPB's Bromeley Theatre and at Stone Tower in Allegany State Park.  Thanks again to Ryan.
 
We have more surprises to announce later this month, including more summer show dates and new music - So stay tuned!

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MMOC Blog #20 - Tips for my fellow musicians

6/7/2017

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I wrote each of these three sections about a month ago and decided it'd be better just to share them all at once.  I'm always trying to share ideas with my musician friends and aspiring musician friends.  This is some of the best info I have, and I've divided it into three parts:  Playing to the audience, Songwriting ideas and finally Booking gigs.  Excuse me for rambling like I usually do, but I hope it's helpful:

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MMOC Blog #19 - Why the Abbey Road LP is overrated

6/4/2017

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"I did name my cat Abbey after all, although I do frequently point out that she's named after the most overrated Beatles album.  Please let me know how wrong I am!"

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MMOC Blog #18 - Top Songs of the Summer of '99

6/1/2017

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Well I'm sure everyone has their own opinions on the tunes of Summer 1999, and there's no doubt you're dying to see mine.  This list is self-explanatory and totally awesome.  Sure, the early '90s were much, much better, but '99 was pretty timeless.  Let's not waste any time:

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MMOC Blog #17 - In case you forgot about Shaq Diesel

5/17/2017

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"Sure, Shaq was a great basketball player.  But his rapping has flown under the radar for the better part of the past two decades, and that's a shame."

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MMOC Blog #16 - Piano teachers over the years

5/10/2017

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Teachers you have early in life tend to have the most impact.  And since the piano is my main instrument I often think of the piano teachers I had between elementary school and heading off to college at Penn State.  Some were more strict than others, and some allowed me to play music I was into while others were more by the book.  Either way, writing was what kept me interested.  Here's a list of the teachers I can remember:

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MMOC Blog #15 - May the Fourth be with you!

5/4/2017

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Since we're all such big Star Wars fans, I'm going to rank each of the official movies from my favorite to least favorite.  Hooray!

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MMOC Blog #14 - Past Reviews

5/1/2017

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"When dealing with criticisms, whether it's from a random jerk in the crowd or from a reviewer who took the time to listen to our music, I try to summon Yoda-like patience."

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MMOC Blog #13 - Interview

4/20/2017

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"MMOC's wild, uncontrollable frontman recently did an interview with roots music publication and website nodepression.com.  Here's a transcript of the interview, touching on MMOC's past, new album, influences and future plans:  
Q:  
What styles of music had the greatest impact on you creatively?
A:  60’s and 70’s Classic Rock had the most influence on me by far, although I later became interested in more modern Rock and even Classical music.  The songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s like Neil Young and Tom Petty are a good example of some directions we try to take."


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MMOC Blog #12 - Our studio albums

4/14/2017

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While our next plan is to bring you a new Live Picks recording and perhaps a new single for the summer, MMOC has always been all about our studio albums.  We're still promoting our recently released self-titled album and its title track, and you can find out about everything we've recorded over the years by clicking the photo above or reading on!
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MMOC Blog #11 - Nintendo 64 and Ocarina of Time

4/13/2017

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"My grandparents had purchased this strange new game for me, and for the life of me I was angry people were saying it was superior to Mario 64."

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MMOC Blog #10 - Battle of the bands thank you msg

4/4/2017

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"​The one other fact I wanted to note:  We pretty much played Side One of the Beatles' White Album straight through, minus Wild Honey Pie, Ob-La-Di and Bungalow Bill.  And then a ten-minute version of the Grateful Dead's Sugaree.  So I'm guessing you guys are all pretty big music fans to put up with us doing that!"

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MMOC Blog #9 - Tyler's top ten favorite albums

4/3/2017

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This list is pretty self-explanatory.  We'll keep it to studio albums.  Please direct any complaints to Jason, Anthony or Alan.

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MMOC Blog #8 - Halloween costume Ideas

4/2/2017

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"Option #1:  Zorro 
Superman?  Batman?  Give me a break.  Zorro has legitimate power and actually existed in the mid 1800’s.
Option #2:  Ray Finkle
I have to admit my inability to grow a solid mustache could pose a problem here. "


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MMOC Blog #7 - Happy April Fools' Day/Box Set

4/1/2017

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MMOC Blog #6 - Our set list over the years

3/26/2017

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It's fun to change the songs up from night to night.  One of our favorite bands, the Grateful Dead, were masters of this.  When it's a festival set and we only have a short amount of time, say 45 minutes, we try to play our barnburners and best overall stuff-  Click "Read More" for set list

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MMOC Blog #5 - Drawings

3/24/2017

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When I was in elementary and middle school, I invented several fictional animal characters and wrote short children's books about them.  Some of my teachers became fascinated by this and a few friends began joining in as well.  I figured, being several years later I’d better bring the characters all back for a blog and explain them to our MMOC followers.

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