Daily Mouse is punk plus folk that yields no emo. Sou MacMillan, nationally recognized poet & former vocalist for Caroline/Double Deuce band Pet Ufo, is riding with the green guitar through the landscape of Girlville. Things are changing all the time - right now Daily Mouse is playing with poems & music, taking fingers & bow to guitar, & putting together a soundtrack for the 2006 release Shallow Empire (Lethe Press).
The sound embraces the vulnerable, but often with a Violent Femmes sensibility - it has been compared to a smoother Ani DiFranco, an edgier Patty Griffin, or an attitude-ridden Joni Mitchell with a band. In review of the first release, Gimpy, Worcester Magazine tells of, "acoustic guitars & violin lines that sway like a wayward kite." Worcester Magazine also claimed Gimpy as one of the area's top ten releases in 2003, a mighty feat for a three-track disc.
If Money Burns, the first full-length release from Daily Mouse, was recorded with Ron Dumont (Camellia, Rolling Blackouts, Gordon Gano band) on bass, Emily Packard (Question Cloud, live Violent Femmes performances) on violin, and also includes co-writing credits from Nobody's Favorite Records artist, Mark Mandeville.
Newest tracks are recorded with Eric Urban in his third-floor apartment, with help from cats, neighbours, & the coldest part of wintertime.
Look for Sou MacMillan's new novel, Chrysanthemum, available in March 2007.
Damn those Jiffy Lube CD Thieves who robbed me of my Daily Mouse experience... "Ohio Sonnet" is gorgeous.... makes me miss Shakti all the more.... Be well, Chris
There is saying and I think it goes something like this; “You are only as strong as your weakest link.” Fill in the blank.
That said, Mic-Club will no longer be held at Lilly Coogan’s. Had I not had trust in the final outcome the universe has scripted for me, I would have been tempted to cry. I must admit, few tears came down but then I reminded myself of the truth. The truth is, change is good but it is not always an easy transition.
Neither Frances nor I will be at Lilly Coogan’s any longer but Mic-Club still lives. I’ve been loving, hosting, sound engineering, and on good evenings, I’ve been at the grill for over two years giving all my great love to Lilly Coogan’s. Thou shall remember my burgers. Hehe
Frances and I were keeping the torch alive never missing a Thursday evening. If I was sick, a good ol’ hot totty will keep me going. We were committed to Lilly Coogan with great respect. I mean c’mon, who can not love that little homely environment. We must say thank you Lilly Coogan’s for giving us this space that allowed all of us fight the intimidation of performing on stage. Thank you for providing us with the space allowing us to meet such honest, authentic souls. Thank you the Mic-Culb supporters who without you it would have never been possible. You are Mic-Club. You all are Emotionally Naked. Remember we were committed to Lilly Coogan’s, but we are still committed to Mic-Club.
I love you all and we will meet at another location. You people have bestowed upon us a wonderful, illuminating experience. Your courage to share your talents with all of us is respected and appreciated which is why Mic-Club still has a strong pulse.
This account will no longer exist for as mentioned, Mic-Club will no longer be held at Lilly Coogan’s. We have our official Mic-Club’s myspace account.
Sorry we missed Lil' B.., Miss communcation is a bitch! We'll see you in Novemeber when it's chilly and we can talk!!! Tell your Mom, I love her. Need bunny caps to sell for the winter, start knittin'...
Watch my FameCast performance and Vote for me to win!!!
I am happy to announce that your votes helped me get to the final round of the FameCast competition. As one of the five finalists, I was flown to Austin, performed a 12-minute set of poetry and now need your vote one last time!
Hey Sou! I was just listening to your new songs and missing that voice... I'm going to be in North Adams this July. Want to swing by and play a couple songs??? It's been way too long!
