With Overman family, friends, and fans serving in the military all around the world, we would like to wish a very Happy Veteran’s Day to our troops. It’s easy to get caught up in political discourse, and the sensationalized news media, but the fact of the matter is, the men and women of the military should be held in the absolute highest regard. THEY are true American heros. Not athletes arguing over millions of dollars, setting a bad example for impressionable youth who look up to them. Nor politicians who are equally and easily boughten. Rather, it is our military who allow us the freedom that we enjoy each and every day. And for that, we are eternally grateful. Thank you.
A few years ago, our friend Zach Skeen was deployed to the Middle East. Then, one Thanksgiving the following year, word came back that he would be coming home. Even if only for the holidays, it meant that we got to see him and that he was safe. As soon as Russell told us, I started singing “Woe is a battlezone, Zach Skeen’s coming home, I hope he stays.” That simple and emotional phrase would eventually turn into “Come Home Soon,” a fan favorite and track 4 on The Future Is Gonna Be Great. Below is the first draft of the lyrics, as first jotted down in an old notebook.
Happy Veteran’s Day.
- Aaron, Matt, Russ, Rob
This Saturday, October 29th, Overman will be playing a FREE LOFT PARTY from 7:30-9PM at 1524 W. Fullerton in Chicago. After Overman, the plan is to head down the street to Lincoln Hall for the Hayes Carll show (www.hayescarll.com). Tickets are $15, and Hayes is one of the best songwriters in the world, and I'll stand on Lady Gaga's manicure table in high heels and say that !!!
Don't miss this special occasion. If you're not up for an awesome show at Lincoln Hall after Overman, enjoy the craziness of Lincoln Park on Halloween Saturday.
And if you haven't seen Overman live recently, do it. We're on fire.
""To me, way, hey, tow them away
The Lincoln Park Pirates are we
From Wilmette to Gary, there's nothin' so hairy
And we always collect our fee!"
Last weekend Overman played on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, skipping stones before the show, and making friends with local Joe's. This weekend, we're taking our talents to the Lake Michigan coast, with a Friday show at The Nunica Bar in Nunica, MI, and a Saturday show at River Street Station in Manistee, MI. In-between the two shows has proven to be good band-bonding time, playing H-O-R-S-E and enjoying the changing colors on scenic drives. Half a Circle Tour, anywho.
Come join us. We'll drink cider and try not to freak out the locals.
Here's what our weekend travels look like:










