The show will start at 7pm, and tickets are $25. You can purchase tickets at the door or online through MKA’s website, at www.metrokids09.co Even if you can’t make it to the show, buy a ticket or two and help support the work that Metro Kids is doing in South Africa.

Hope to see you there!

Andrews Upstairs
56 East Andrews Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305

Cover: $25 (proceeds benefit MKA)

It’s a sad day for me. For the last eight months I have touted the Google Android phone and mocked all iPhone users. Today, I’m eating a lot of crow. Since the people I’ve mocked will want an explanation, here it is…

My wife’s blackberry died, and she needs something fast. I definitely don’t want her driving an hour through downtown Atlanta every day without some kind of communication. Since we’re out of our contract with T-Mobile, we’d have to sign up for another 2 year contract to get a decent deal on a messaging phone, and now that would include 2 years of a $35 per month data plan (ouch). So, instead of locking in again, I’m going to take my licks and jump over to Cingular.

The things I’m going to miss from Google Android: being the guy at the table without an iPhone, great push notifications and multitasking, a really good Gmail app, and my newest friend Google Voice. But, in the end, after 8 months I have to say the iPhone is still the better phone. Maybe a few years down the road the tide will change, and when it does I’ll be able to switch back since Google hasn’t locked down its software to T-Mobile. So for now, farewell Android. I will miss you.

…anybody want to buy a G1?

• Over $8 billion dollars is left on unused gift cards every year.
• Over 1/4 of all 2008 Christmas gift cards are still unused.
• 81% of all birthday gifts are gift cards.

Chances are you probably have an unused gift card in your wallet right now. Don’t throw them away, give them away. Be sure to check out the new video for Gift Card Giver, an incredible group dedicated to taking unused gift cards and giving that money away to people in need. Big thanks to Jeff Shinabarger for using a Shadows tune (Snowing All Night) as the soundbed. Check it out and spread the word…

http://www.vimeo.com/5612738

http://giftcardgiver.com/

-Eddie

If you want a copy of the new cd, jump over to brandnewshadows.com and you’ll find links there. Hope you enjoy it!

If you were not able to make it last night, you can now get the record via iTunes by following this link. Hope you enjoy it!

Stay tuned here for more info on upcoming shows. We’ll be out and about again soon, and hope to see you there!

(If you were at the show last night, don’t forget… /demos)

WHITE FLAGS CD RELEASE PARTY
With: Brand New Shadows (Eddie Kirkland) and James David Carter
Thursday, May 28th at 8:00PM
Andrews Upstairs
56 East Andrews Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
**21 and over**

Cover is $15 and includes a copy of the new CD.

Review from Mixtape ATL: http://bit.ly/GIVMy

WHITE FLAGS CD RELEASE PARTY
With: Brand New Shadows (Eddie Kirkland) and James David Carter
Thursday, May 28th at 8:00PM
Andrews Upstairs
56 East Andrews Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
**21 and over**

Be sure to come Thursdsay, May 28th to Andrews Upstairs for the official “White Flags” CD Release party. The show will start at 8pm, and admission is $15. Everyone who attends will get a free copy of the new CD, along with a special gift that will only be available at the CD release.

It’s going to be a fun evening sharing songs from the new record. If you don’t already know, “White Flags” is a totally different project than what I’ve done in the past, so expect to be a bit surprised! James David Carter, a good friend and incredibly gifted singer/songwriter, will be performing as well… make sure you’re there at 8 to catch the whole show.

This concert is an open invitation, so bring all your friends and meet us at Andrews Upstairs on May 28th. See you there.

- Eddie Kirkland (Brand New Shadows)

For those of you who can’t attend and would like to order a copy of the cd, email your contact info to info@brandnewshadows.com

WHITE FLAGS CD RELEASE PARTY
With: Brand New Shadows (Eddie Kirkland) and James David Carter
Thursday, May 28th @ 8:00 PM
Andrews Upstairs
56 East Andrews Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305

**East Andrews is a 21 and over facility**

MAP

After a few months of very long nights, I’m happy to say that I have a new record available! It’s called White Flags, and it’s being released under the name “Brand New Shadows”. Why the new name? Because this record is very different than Orthodoxy, and I didn’t want to confuse anybody. It’s not worship music, but a collection of 12 new songs written over the past year or so. The songs are about life, both good and bad, and are the result of what has been a really difficult year for me.

The new website… brandnewshadows.com will be up and running soon with plenty of information about the record, but for now I wanted to say “Thank You” to a few really important people who made it happen. First, a huge thanks to my wife, who helped me produce and even write some of these songs. There’s no way this would’ve happened without you! A big thanks to Elliott Moon (drums) and Brad Long (guitar), two incredible friends who helped see this thing through from beginning to end. And also a big thank you to Samm Darden (bass), Jeremy Moyers (steel guitar), John Carozza (strings), Chris Briley (mixing), and Phil Rogers (design)… you guys were amazing to work with, and I’m incredibly thankful for everybody who had a hand in making this record happen.

The record will be available through CDBaby soon, as well as iTunes in a month or so. I’ll keep you posted. For now, if you’d like any more information, feel free to email me at eddiekirklandmusic@gmail.com

Hope you like the new music!