Old Newsletters

Date: 5/13/03

Subject: Captain Overreact in Concert

Captain Overreact will be appearing Wednesday night at La Tasca in Lawrence and again on Friday at the Setist in Warrensburg, MO. Check the shows page for more info. and other upcoming shows.

Don't forget to get a copy of the new EP, 2 X Faster at any of these shows or at captainoverreact.net.

Date: 4/30/03

Subject: 2 X Faster out! / OK Go tonight!

2 X Faster is finally available! After a long wait you can now purchase the six-song debut EP from Captain Overreact. Click here to get more info on the release including song samples and lyrics. As of now it is available at all upcoming Captain Overreact shows and at captainoverreact.net (click here to purchase). It is also at Kief's, Love Garden, and 7th Heaven in Lawrence, and should soon be at Streetside in Kansas City. It's only $6 at captainoverreact.net and at shows. The price may vary in stores. Get yours now.

Also, don't forget, the OK Go show is tonight at the Hurricane. It should be a great show and is only $10. Captain Overreact will go on around 9:00 so be on time.

Date: 4/26/03

Subject: I guess we'll only play the bottleneck once this weekend.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Farmer's Ball on Tuesday to yell really loud. Even though Captain Overreact didn't move on to the Finals it was a fun show. Congratulations to Hearts to Waste and (blue) who advanced Tuesday and to Vibralux and Kelpie who advanced on Wednesday. Also great job to the Afternoons, Boskk, Ike Turner Overdrive, and sotonightimaysleep who were eliminated along with us. Look for a Loser's Ball to take place sometime in the future featuring us and some of these bands. The finals are tonight at the Bottleneck for anyone who wants to see all the finalists compete.

Don't worry that C.O. isn't playing tonight, you'll get your chance to rock. Tommorrow night catch C.O. headlining a show with Honeywagen and Fuse 22 at the Bottleneck in Lawrence. The show starts at 10:00 and is a benefit for the Celebrate to Educate fund. Seriously, you should come to this show.

Date: 4/12/03

Subject: Captain Overreact for President

Captain Overreact needs your vote! First off, Captain Overreact has been selected to play in this years' Farmer's Ball, Lawrence's Premier Local Music Festival. The event is a contest so we need all of you to come out to the Bottleneck on Tuesday, April 22, and place your vote. If we make the top two out of five bands, we move on to the finals which take place on April 26. The winner there will be awarded with recording time and various other prizes. If we win it all, an after-party for our fans will be in order.

In other voting news, lawrence.com is running an on-line contest presently. The winner of this contest is also awarded recording time and they are offered the opportunity to open for the Get-Up Kids at the Granada on May 8. Click here to place your vote for Captain Overreact or anybody for the matter.

In show news, it has been confirmed that Captain Overreact will be headlining the show at the Bottleneck on April 27. We will be playing with Fuse 22 and Honeywagen.

See you later and thanks for your vote.

Hey, it's Captain Overreact with big show news. Captain Overreact will be opening for the ever-popular OK Go on Wednesday, April 30 at the Hurricane in Kansas City. Also on the bill is Kansas City's own National Fire Theory. The show starts at 9:00 pm and Captin Overreact will play first so get there on time. Tickets for this show went on sale today, so click here to visit ticketmaster.com and purchase advance tickets so you'll be sure to get in. Below is a link to an e-flyer we're passing around for this show. Click on it to check it out, and then copy and paste the link into e-mails to all of your friends. That way you won't have to rock alone.

In other show news, Captain Overreact will be playing a show at the Bottleneck in Lawrence on Sunday, April 27. Details of this show are sketchy as yet, but we'll let you know. Also look for Captain Overreact to take the stage at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 3 for an outdoor benefit festival with several other bands. Among them are Podstar and Full Feature but many more should be on the bill soon.

. . . Captain Overrreact will be playing at La Tasca in downtown Lawrence. Also on the bill is the band Cripple Fight. Come out around 10:00 and see the whole wonderful show. La Tasca is at 943 Mass. where Coco Loco used to be. E-mail band@captainoverreact.net for more info.

Captain Overreact will be venturing into the realm of tribute shows at the Bottleneck in Lawrence on Friday night. They will be honoring the late Joe Strummer by putting their own special twist on all your favorite classic Clash songs. So if you're a big Clash fan, or just a Captain Overreact fan, then come out and witness history. Also playing will be Ghosty, the Hardaways, Getaway Driver, Cher UK, and Cheeseboige.

In other big news, everyone needs to check out the brand new www.captainoverreact.net. It is bigger, faster, and more full of rock and roll.

Tonight, if you are so inclined, you can catch Captain Overreact in action with SIX other bands at 1846 New Hampshire in Lawrwence. It's all part of a wetlands benefit show. So if you love wetlands and rock n' roll then you're in business. Even if you only kinda like wetlands but love rock and roll you should come out. The other bands on the bill include, but are not limited to: Kelpie, Laredo, Mascon Future, Pink SUVs, Chopper Dave, and the Bleeding Sons. Wow, it will be seven not half bands for the price of one really crappy one.

Saturday night Captain Overreact takes the stage at the Hurricane in Kansas City with the Starch Martins from Chicago. The Hurricane will doing 2 for 1 cover before 11, so grab a friend and get there early. As a special bonus Captain Overreact will be handing out advance 2-song teasers from their soon to be released EP and will also be unveiling one brand new song at the show.

In other news, C.O. is in the process of revamping their website so keep an eye out for a new and improved captainoverreact.com.

Captain Overreact will be playing Monday evening at the Paradise Cafe in Downtown Lawrence. The event is a benefit for Serenity Walters whose home was taken by fire on November 20. The event begins around 9:00 PM and will last until close. There will be other live acts, as well as drink specials. Come out and support a good cause and see your favorite band. Cash donations as well as all non-perishable food items will be accepted.

In other Overreact news, the band has just finished recording their six-song debut EP. Copies should be available at all upcoming shows in the new year.

If you like rock and roll, and I know you do, then tonight is your night. Captain Overreact, the Intercontinental Champions of Rock & Roll, will be playing with the awesome band, House of Large Sizes at the Hurricane in Westport. Also on the bill will be Tiny Dot Syndrome featuring Karl, formerly of Danger Bob. Be sure to check page 61 of this week's Pitch Weekly for a coupon for 2 for 1 cover.

Take a break from your studies or whatever the hell it is you do and come enjoy the Student Union Activities' band night in KU's Union. The event lasts from 7-9, and at some point in there Captain Overreact will perform a super intense, 20 minute set. Come to the Hawk's nest on the Union's 1st level and experience the magic.

If seeing rock and roll at educational institutions isn't your thing, then come experience it in a den of sin and debauchery. Yes, it's true, Captain Overreact will be hosting another fabulous party at 1726 Kentucky with very special guests, The Apocalypse Dudes.

Sorry this is such short notice. About an hour ago, it was confirmed that Captain Overreact will be playing a house party at 1704 Kentucky Street in Lawrence. CO should go on stage around 11:00 pm; however, the party will start around 9:30 pm. There will be 4 kegs available as well. What else can you ask for on a Saturday night then great music, great people, and of course alcohol? Hope to see you all there!!

Hey, it's Captain Overreact again, letting you know that you can experience their rock & roll tommorrow, Tuesday the 10th, at Davey's Uptown in Kansas City with the K.C. band the Down Trunks. The festivities will begin around 9:00 and shouldn't be missed. The band will be debuting at least one new song, so be there so you can say you witnessed history. If anyone from Lawrence wants a ride up there, reply to this e-mail and we'll work something out.

Thanks to everybody who came out to the Hurricane on Thursday night. It was a great time and hopefully we will be doing it again very soon. In other news, Captain Overreact will be appearing at Davey's Uptown in Kansas City on Tuesday, September 10, with an as yet unannounced band. Be sure to clear your calendars and bring your friends.

Just a reminder that tomorrow night is the big show. Captain Overreact will be headlining at the Hurricane in Westport. Also appearing will be the very cool, Post Orgasmic Trauma, and Codie. Make sure you come out and show your support to ensure many more Captain Overreact shows at the famous Hurricane.

Also, thanks to everyone who came out to the Bottleneck on Monday to show your support.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Coco Loco Thursday night. We had a great time and hopefully so did you.

It has been confirmed, Captain Overreact will be having a party tonight at their place, 1726 Kentucky, which they will perform at. We'll look forward to seeing you all there.

Have you been wondering what's missing in your life? It's rock n' roll. What do you do about it? You go to Captain Overreact shows. But when?, where?, you ask. Well I'll tell you. Your first opportunity to witness rock up close is this Thursday, the 15th, at Coco Loco where CO will be opening for Vibralux. This is an 18 & over show so bring the kids.

After you've drank from well of rock you'll no doubt be thirsty for more, and the Captain delivers, not once, but three times. CO will be hosting a house party at 1726 Kentucky on Sat. the 17th which will feature The Motorcyle Prom Dates and The Apologetics, both from Milwaukee, WI. Captain Overreact will almost certainly be playing that night also, we'll let you know for sure. Either way you should come because the party promises to be awesome.

Next up CO will be competing in the Bottleneck's weekly Last Band Standing on Mon. the 26 of August. They should take the stage around 10:00 and need your support if they are to win. If CO receives the most votes they will walk away with a portion of the night's proceeds. So be sure to come out and cast your vote.

Finally Captain O will grace the stage of the Hurricane in Westport as they headline a show with Post Orgasmic Trauma and Codie. This will happen on Thursday, August 29 and should be simply awesome.

If you need any more information about any of these shows,or just need somebody to talk to, visit the website, e-mail, or call.

Well that's it. We'll look forward to seeing you all there and thanks for being a fan.

Thanks a bunch to everyone who came out to Coco Loco Wednesday night and also to those at BreastFest on Sunday. BreastFest raised well over a thousand dollars and was a raging success, while Coco Loco just rocked. If you missed it, redemption is on the horizon. Clear your calendar now for Thursday, August 29 when Captain Overreact will be dominating the stage of the Hurricane in Kansas City, MO. Check the web-site for details and thanks again.

Tonight you should be at Coco Loco to see Captain Overreact open for the Imports. It is an 18+ show, so we better see everyone there (unless you're not 18, but then get a fake, it's worth it).

Take a trip down mammary lane this Sunday as Rockers, Captain Overreact, perform at the much anticipated

Come out to Abe & Jake's this Sunday, July 21, to support a good cause and see some great bands at the same time. In addition to the hometown heros, Captain Overreact, the very talented Autumn Dog, Vibralux, and local favorites, The Band that Saved the World will be on the bill. Various other special guests and performers will also take the stage. All proceeds from the event will go to Breast Cancer Action and to update publications at the Lawrence Public Library. The event will run from 3 to 9pm and will cost $5. Check out the article in the Lawrence Journal-World here.

In other news, CO will also be playing the following Wednesday at Coco Loco in Lawrence. Also on the bill will be the California based, Imports. Make sure to catch what promises to be a show to remember.

This Saturday Night, the eight of June, Captain Overreact will be appearing at Jilly's on Broadway in Kansas City, MO. Captain Overreact will take the stage sometime around 11:00, right after our very special guest, Autumn Dog, performs. This night promises to be one to remember, so don't miss it or everyone will call you a loser and make fun of you.

If you've never been to Jilly's, it is at 1744 Broadway. Just take I-70 to Broadway and head towards 17th street. But if you're still lost then here is a map.

Greetings all, courtesy of your favorite rockers in the whole freaking world. . .

That's right, its been a while, but your favorite band is back in action and better than ever. After taking a little break for artistic reflection, the boys are ready to entertain once again.

First of this Thursday, May 9th, you can check out the band at the new house venue,

for the annual Stop Day Rockin' Eve. Show up at 10:00 to catch the band's buddies Mortimer, before the stars themselves take the stage. And afterwards stick around and party with the boys and watch them drink.

Then CAPTAIN OVERREACT hits the road and heads to Silo Tree Music Hall in Warrensburg, MO to show the kids at Central Missouri State how to rock.

In other news, CAPTAIN OVERREACT is now at mp3.com. So head there for new, better quality downloads.

Got any plans Tuesday night? Damn straight, you do! You are going to see your favorite rock and rollers and out of controllers take the stage for 30 (count them, 30) whole minutes of kickin' tunes and auditory bliss.

Tuesday, April 2nd at THE BOTTLENECK at midnight. (but be early in case they jump the gun.)

So make sure you catch CAPTAIN OVERREACT and bring all of your friends so they can see how cool you are for having known about the greatest band of all time. Also, check back to captainoverreact.com and look for their downloadable mp3s from the boys' demo. The clips should be up and running any minute now.

First off, the boys have been hard at work completing their latest demo. Now that that's done, you can rest assured that there will be plenty of opportunities to catch one of their heart-stopping performances in the near future. The demo will also be available in the "media" section of the band's web site in a week or two for download. So keep checking back to captainoverreact.com for the latest info.

Secondly, learn all about your favorite Captain Overreact band member in the brand new BIOS section of the website. That's right, learn their major influences, memorize their hair color, and dream about them all you want.

But until then be sure to catch the band LIVE at The Bottleneck in Lawrence Tuesday, April 2nd at midnight for Open Mic night. So its time to show the band how much you appreciate them and bring as many of your friends as possible, so that the next time we play there it'll be for longer than 30 minutes.

Thanks to all for showing your support, and tell all your friends how cool and sexy Captain Overreact is.