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August was so great!

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

So, August turned out to be a pretty sweet month. I turned the big 23 and we hit the West Coast! We're finishing the month out in the city we love the most. :0)

Fri., Aug. 27 - 9:30 PM
HoB Foundation Room
225 Decatur St.
NOLA

See y'all there!

West Coast cruising!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Hey, peeps! The San Jose Jazz Fest was such an amazing experience. Thanks to all our new friends and fans, as well as those who sent new ones our way. We all had a blast!

Tonight we'll be at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Nevada. If you're nearby or have peeps nearby, come on over!

Love & Luck

P.S. For those of you who expressed interest in Mia's t-shirt, you can find that one and many more at onenola.com.

Happy July!

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Why, hello there! June was CRAZY! We had so much fun and we owe it all to our wonderful fans! First, we had some really great shows, so thanks to everyone who came out (especially our peeps in Montana!). Second, we finished in first place in our genre on OurStage's "Artist on the Verge" contest. WOW! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to vote and spread the word. It means so much to us and we love you all!

Few things: we posted a new slideshow video on our YouTube page, so you can look at photos of us from this past amazing year while jamming out to "These Roads" from our latest album, "Magnolia Blue." Also, we just heard that Lady Gaga (what a nutter) hit 2 million Twitter followers. Let's give her a run for her money. We're so close - we have 89... :0) ! Lastly, we still have some seriously awesome music for sale at our website and on iTunes! Hit that hotness up!!

Anyways, we hope everyone had a great and safe 4th of July and that you can make it out sometime this month to see us. Here's where we'll be:

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
LEGALPALOOZA! 2nd Annual NOBA YLS Charity Concert - 6 PM
The Parish @ House of Blues

LEGALPALOOZA!: 2nd Annual NOBA YLS Charity Concert for the Legal Aid Bureau, A United Way Partner Agency, Feat: The N'awlins Johnnys, Mia Borders, and Cou-Zan Band in The Parish! Get your tickets here.

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Free Music Fridays! Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes w/ Mia Borders - 10 PM
Tipitina's Uptown

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

9 PM
Chickie Wah Wah

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
10 PM
The Rusty Nail

Oh snap, Montana! We're coming your way!!

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

We're taking the stage at this weekend's Mount Helena Music Festival in Helena, Montana.

For more info about the fest, to buy tickets, and to check out the schedule, click here.

Help us get to #1! Buy the CD! Come see us live!

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Hey, peeps!! We've got lots of news for you. Brace yourselves...

We've been nominated by the New Music Seminar and OurStage as an "Artist on the Verge." Ah!!!

The “Artist on the Verge” project is a closed competition for nominated artists by some of the biggest names in the industry such as OurStage, MySpace, Facebook, ReverbNation and Tommy Boy Records. “Artist on the Verge” is designed to expose these talented artists to some of the top media, tech and music industry executives. Three lucky Rock, Pop, Urban, Singer/Songwriter or Specialty artists will be selected from the NMS “Artist on the Verge” entries to showcase at the New Music Seminar and be critiqued by a panel of industry executives on July 20, 2010 in NYC. The grand prize winner, from the artists showcased, will walk away with over $40,000 in consultations, promotion, marketing and music equipment!

Help us out by judging the competition here.

Here's how it works:

You can judge the 36 songs in the competition either 4 at a time, ranking them "Best" to "Worst," or 2 at a time, head-to-head (this goes much faster and the songs don't automatically play). Once you've listened to at least 15 seconds of a song one time, you can rank it and move on without having to listen again. It's tedious, yes, but the more you judge, the greater your influence is, so KEEP JUDGING!!

AND "Magnolia Blue" is now available to download from the iTunes Music Store by clicking here.

Don't forget that "Southern Fried Soul," "The Nashville Cuts," and "the ep" are also available to download!

AND here's where we'll be the rest of this month. Hope to see y'all around town. You know we love to see you!

Love & Luck,

Friday, June 18th, 2010
5 PM
Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Galvez Plaza - Downtown
Baton Rouge, LA

Saturday, June 19th, 2010
9:30 PM
Balcony Music Club

1331 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
US

Saturday, June 26th, 2010
7:30 PM
Mount Helena Music Festival

Helena, MT 59601
US

What an amazing weekend we just had!

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

This past weekend was incredible! We had such a great time playing at The Rusty Nail with Jenn Howard & Crazy McGee, Tipitina's French Quarter with Theresa Andersson, and our debut at Jazz Fest!! We got great reviews from all three shows, so let's keep that momentum going! Spread the word about the music, peeps. We love you all and these great things are happening because of you!!

We'll see you on May 28th at Chickie Wah Wah!

Love & Luck

Buy "Magnolia Blue" tonight at Dino's!

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

"Magnolia Blue" is here! Buy your copy now!

Hey, peeps! We just wanted to remind you where we'll be for the next couple of weeks. Jazz Fest is here and so is our new album! Be sure to check out both!

Love & Luck,

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

10 PM

Dino's Bar & Grill

1128 Tchoupitoulas Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Tim Reynolds & TR3 w/ Benjy Davis Project plus Mia Borders - 9 PM
Tipitina's French Quarter

233 N. Peters St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 566-7095

Buy your tickets here!

Friday, April 30th, 2010
Mia Borders w/ Jenn Howard & Crazy McGee @ The Rusty Nail - 10 PM
The Rusty Nail

1100 Constance
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-5515

Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Theresa Andersson w/ Mia Borders - 10 PM
Tipitina's French Quarter

233 N. Peters St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 566-7095

Buy your tickets here!

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - 11:25 am
New Orleans Fairgrounds - Gentilly Stage

1751 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70112

"Magnolia Blue" is here!!

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I couldn't wait any longer. Get your copy of our latest album, "Magnolia Blue," today!

Mia Borders - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Pablo Gonzalez - Bass

Nick Hingel - Drums, Vocals

Kyle Sclafani - Lead Guitar, Vocals

All songs written by Mia Borders for Mia Borders Publishing (ASCAP). Produced by Mia Borders. Executive producers: Tony Ciaccio & Donna Santiago.

"Magnolia Blue" arrives this month!

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Hey, peeps! (I really hate those candies, by the way. Some people deep fry them. I think it's gross...)

Anyway, April promises to be AMAZING ("Magnolia Blue" arrives this month!) and we'd love to spend some time with y'all. Here's where we'll be!

Saturday, April 10th, 2010
10 PM
Cafe Prytania

Friday, April 16th, 2010
FUNDRAISER Children's Bureau of New Orleans - 7 PM
Children's Bureau of New Orleans

1134 First Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
USA

Price: $75 adv/$85 door (www.childrens-bureau.com or call Leah Ann - 504.525.2366)

Extraordinary live & silent auction - items include: 4-course wine pairing dinner at Besh Steak House with Darren Sharper (he is so sexy) for 6, Jazz Fest VIP tickets, Saints signed memorabilia, Vespa, One-week stay in the Loire Valley of France, fabulous art and much more.

Mission: Children's Bureau improves the quality of life for children and families through valid & proven programs that enhance and strengthen mental health & wellness. Children's Bureau promotes growth and resilience through prevention, advocacy, education & intervention.

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

9 PM

House of Blues: Foundation Room

This event is open to all members of the House of Blues Foundation.

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
10 PM
Dino's Bar & Grill

Friday, April 30th, 2010
10 PM
The Rusty Nail

The night also features music by Jenn Howard & Crazy McGee!

Hope to see you guys around town soon!!

Love & Luck,

It's official!

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

On May 2, we're taking the Gentilly Stage at the 2010 Jazz Fest here in New Orleans.

It's really happening!!!!

Love & Luck (& see y'all at Jazz Fest)!