OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER

There are so many ways to give and receive advice to "live in the moment" but no matter how hard we try, it's so easy to forget to stop and appreciate the moments in question.  

But now I've gone through the second major health episode of my life, and have come out the other side feeling better and stronger and with a clearer head.  And I have to say that I find myself appreciating every little thing now.  That doesn't mean that I think about it every waking moment, but I do often stop to feel a deep appreciation for life and good health. 

As an adult male, I started to become concerned with prostate issues, blood pressure, and heart problems once I crossed 40; definitely when I crossed 50; and almost every waking moment when I turned 60.  Okay, that last part is an exaggeration, but trust me when I say that mortality fills our thoughts more after we cross the 6-0 mark.

But now that I've gone through prostate surgery, there have been several fringe benefits to being past it.  First, I don't worry about when I'll be affected by prostate cancer or prostate growth when I age because now I've been there and done that.  Then, because I lost 15 pounds, my blood pressure is better than it's been in years.  And finally, because of some abnormality that my prostate MRI showed with my heart, I had to have an echocardiogram before surgery which showed my heart to be in excellent shape.

So I feel lucky to have a great support system at home, but also because we live in a college town with excellent hospitals, clinics, and doctors/nurses, I know I'm always in good hands.  Of course, that's not to mention that I love my job and the talented artists we represent.  

And yeah, I definitely appreciate every day just a little more than I did before this ordeal.  Happy October everyone, have an excellent month and thanks for listening! -- Mike @ MJM

Previously announced upcoming releases

Brian Lisik--....presents The Slovak Club (October 30)-
In spite of …presents The Slovak Club’s somewhat haphazard beginnings, the songs have surprising synergy and are trademark Lisik in their tight, succinct arrangements and unnervingly direct lyrical content. Lisik once again called upon the legendary ears of producer Don Dixon (REM, The Smithereens, Gin Blossoms, Counting Crows, Marshall Crenshaw and Lisik’s Gudbye Stoopid Whirled and Hotsy Totsy! albums) to mix the collection. 
Website: www.brianlisik.com
Tour dates: www.brianlisik.com/shows

Badfish--Watch Your Mouth (October 30) 
After 25 years of channeling Sublime, Badfish is finally putting its own name on the songs. On October 30, the Rhode Island band will release Watch Your Mouth — its first full-length album of original music — on Ineffable Records.  Watch Your Mouth is the culmination of a singles run that has pulled in millions of streams--in particular "F You Pay Me" (with Grieves) and "High with You" (with Little Stranger)--and has slid seamlessly into the live set alongside Sublime staples.  The new single "Son of a Gun" will be out this Friday October 2.
Website: www.badfish.com
Tour dates: www.badfish.com/tour

Recent releases
Ned Hill--Saw Jesus at the Park
Website: www.facebook.com/NedHillUSA/

Josh Joplin Group--Useful Music (The Silver Anniversary Sessions)
Website: www.joshjoplingroup.com
Tour dates: www.joshjoplingroup.com/shows

The Wildwoods--"Humble Mama" (single)
Website: www.thewildwoodsband.com
Tour dates: www.thewildwoodsband.com/shows

Companies we currently partner with:
Rounder/Concord Records—We are currently working tour press for Concord Records and Rounder Records --  including some of Rounder's rising stars such as I'm With Her, Ken Pomeroy, John R. Miller, and Bella White.  On the Concord side, we are working with TajMo (Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo'), esperanza spalding, Hiromi, Butcher Brown, and Lindsey Stirling.  There are always recent releases that these artists are supporting, so we have hyperlinked their respective online media kits.  

All Eyes Media--We have partnered with Nashville based PR company All Eyes Media to work tour press for rising star in the Americana/country/bluegrass/jam band realm, guitarist, singer, songwriter and amazing performer Daniel Donato and his band/brand, Cosmic Country.  DDCC just released their first live album, Ryman to Robert's, a performance that was recorded in August 2025 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
www.alleyesmedia.com

On tour
Chris Knight
www.chrisknight.net/tour

Pure Prairie League
www.pureprairieleague.com/tour-dates

Red Wanting Blue
www.redwantingblue.com/tour

Cowboy Mouth
www.cowboymouth.com/tour-dates.html

Cowboy Junkies
www.cowboyjunkies.com/tour

David Wilcox
www.davidwilcox.com/shows

Church of Cash
www.churchofcashmusic.com/shows