04/26/08 Goings On

CONGRATULATIONS FOREVER!!

The Very Most's latest opus is now available in our store, and lots of folks are liking, some even loving, what they hear. For more information about Congratulations Forever, and to preview some songs, head on over to www.congratulationsforever.com.

Currently, the album is available for purchase as a download on The Very Mosts's MySpace page, and will soon be available on iTunes, Napster, and Rhapsody as well. The CD is, of course, available at the Record Exchange in Boise as well.

04/15/08 Goings On

New Website (I.E., the rebirth of 'da CIS)

So, in the coming days and weeks we will have a brand new website and lots of brand new news, not the least of which is the release of The Very Most's second album Congratulations Forever on April 26, 2008. So, check back soon! You will be pleasantly surprised

Um, also, uh, sorry about not updating the website for three years. How embarassing.

12/23/05 Goings On

The Very Most Mini-Tour

In January, the Very Most is heading out with one of our favorite people and musicians Kris Doty for a mini-tour. We'll be playing Kennewick and Portland from January 6-8. For more details visit the Very Most's page.

The Very Most MySpace Page

OK, so we're finally on the MySpace bandwagon. It's pretty smoove. Look for a Unicorn Feather and Bonefish Sam MySpace site in the near future.

9/12/05 Goings On

Ladies (and Gentlemen), You Need You Some Austin Dixon

A little while back I got a link to some really neat pop music done by a really neat guy: Austin Dixon. He's in Las Vegas right now and he does some great Weezer/Lucksmiths/Death Cab type of stuff. We highly recommend his music. Right now the only source for it is his Myspace site, but look for big things from him in the future.

8/22/05 Goings On

Unicorn Feather Record Release Party

The Unicorn Feather is finally having a formal-ish record release for The Floating Parade, along with a record release party that will be happening on September 1st at the Record Exchange in Boise at 7 pm. He will also be featured in the Boise Weekly the day before as well. The world will be a better place after September 1st, mark my words. Also, take note of the following unsolicited testimonial (also note that EJ is Elijah Jensen of the Unicorn Feather):

EJ is the greatest single performer I have ever seen.
EJ made the crowd dance.
EJ had the highest dancer to crowd member ratio I have ever seen.
EJ made me weep.
I am weeping now because of EJ.
Everyone needs to see this EJ, and see what he does to you and others when he does the things he does.
I felt like I was at Quinn's.
I honestly, honestly, felt like I was at Quinn's.
Thank you, EJ, for bringing the Quinn's. Thank you for your maximum output.
EJ is the greatest.

Love,
Andrew Peterson

What more can be said? The Unicorn Feather brings the Quinn's.

The Very Most Justice Tour!

The Very Most's Jeremy Jensen needs your help. He is being wrongfully accused of the grave crime of Negligent Driving in the Second Degree by Washington state, simply for going 17 mph over the speed limit. It's a travesty and he won't let it stand. He received this ticket near Prosser, Washington, and so will be playing a show in the area (at Espresso World in Kennewick on August 29th at 7 pm) the night before his court date. This one show comprises the one-city tour known as the "The Very Most Demands Justice!" Tour. There will be t-shirts available, just like there is any time there is a gross miscarriage of justice. All donations received will go directly to Jeremy's legal defense fund.

3/29/05 Goings On

The Slopes Website

For the last few years, I have been running a small recording studio called The Slopes. We've recorded a few records, and we thought it was about time we got a website. Anyway, the Slopes rulez. 'Nuff said.

3/2/05 Goings On

The Unicorn Feather Opening for Low and Pedro the Lion

Huge news!! The Unicorn Feather are opening up for Low and Pedro the Lion at the Venue on 3-22-05. This is the show of the year! Don't miss it. You can get tickets at Ticketweb.

2/9/05 Goings On

Utah shows!

The entire CIS roster will be playing in Provo, UT at least once, and hopefully twice this month. On February 19th, we (meaning The Very Most, Unicorn Feather, and Bonefish Sam and His Power Orchestra) will be playing Cafe Del Sol. We are also looking to do a show on the night of the 18th as well. We'll post an update here if this happens.

No more Boise Bomb Shelter Basement Shows!

Because of idiots (one of which is myself) there can be no more shows at the Boise Bomb Shelter Basement. Sorry everyone.

1/12/05 Goings On

New The Unicorn Feather Site!

New and improved, and slightly bluer! With a blog and pics and some incomplete parts! In all its glory, I give you www.theunicornfeather.com!

New Boise Bomb Shelter Basement Site!

As some of you may know, the various Coming In Second principles, like Bonefish Sam and the Unicorn Feather, are kind of co-running a new performance space: the Boise Bomb Shelter Basement. We have a site up for it, rife with burlap and fragrant flow'rs, right here. We've also got a forum up for it, so if any of you missed the CIS forum (all two of you), feel free to start some discussion up there.

1/04/05 Goings On

The Very Most, Unicorn Feather Show.

We're having a show at the Boise Bomb Shelter Basement with our friend Oliver from Lamplighter, Grant Olsen, The Unicorn Feather, The Very Most, Kris Doty, and a couple others. It's January 15th. Address is 600 W. Curling in Boise. Cost is $3.

11/03/04 Goings On

Unicorn Feather Album, Tour!

The Unicorn Feather's new album, The Floating Parade is available for order through this website. We're really, really excited about this, as it is the culmination of years of work and love. You've got songs that range from straight up pop/folk/dance to the breathtakingly beautiful, soft and tender declarations of loss and reflection. Anyone with a heart, spine, and spleen will find something to love on this record. In case my flowery promotional copy hasn't convinced you, take a listen to their MP3s.

The Unicorn Feather is itching to promote The Floating Parade, so they're going on tour. We've posted the tour dates to the Unicorn Feather page.

10/22/04 Goings On

Elijah Jensen is now the Unicorn Feather

Elijah Jensen is now going by the Unicorn Feather. He promises this will be the last name change for a while. Also, his new record The Floating Parade is due out soon, and look for him on tour. We will include more specific info as we get it.

Upcoming Unicorn Feather Shows:

- October 27th at the Bomb Shelter Basement (600 W Curling) w/Bobby Birdman, E-Rock, BARR, and the Invasion. 7:30.
- November 1st at the Neurolux w/Travis Morrison and Lovey

6/16/04 Goings On

Elijah Jensen News

Quick update: Elijah Jensen is back in Idaho, and mixing his record at CIS HQ faster than a motherfather. We're making lots of headway. We don't know when you can expect a record, but it will be no later than September. Really!! Woo-Hoo. Also look for a new Elijah Jensen website soon.

4/18/04 Goings On

Bonus The Very Most Track

I've just posted my acoustic cover of the Smith's Cemetry Gates to the Audio page and the Very Most band page. It's an internet-only type of musical treat, so hope you enjoy.

One More The Very Most Review

Pretty good.

4/13/04 Goings On

Tuba City!

We are quite pleased to announce that Coming In Second will be releasing Bonefish Sam and His Power Orchestra's long-delayed opus Tuba City. We don't know exactly when that will happen, but it should be relatively soon. Bonefish has had this record in the can for quite some time, and it's some of this best work yet. It's rumored that the covers will be handmade, tuba-based, linoleum prints.

Weekend Shows Re-Cap

Friday and Saturday two significant things happened: the current Very Most lineup played their last show together for a long time, and Elijah unveiled his new live rockin' strategy.

To tackle the former first, Rachael of the Very Most is moving to Portland, Oregon. Jeremy will soldier on without her, with the aid of some newly acquired gear. You'll see. Also, he's considering playing inside a couch fort. In any case, Rachael will be a sorely missed part of the Very Most for her unmatched voice, steady keyboardin', and her sassy, sassy dancing.

On a happier note, Elijah played a lot of new songs, mostly to the accompaniment of a CD player, and they're all really good. The fact that Elijah is only singing, and not playing guitar, facilitates some rather funky dancing on his part. Parties break out, and the joint jumps. This boy is a star, plain and simple. Watch for more Elijah Jensen news in the near future, especially since he now has his own domain, which brings me to:

The Very Most and Elijah Jensen Get Their Own Domains

Over the weekend, I discovered that domains these days are going for dirt, dirt cheap. Therefore, www.theverymost.com, and www.elijahjensen.com now point to their individual band pages on this site. We may have something more extensive up later, but, for now, isn't it nice to know that you only have to remember the band's name, and not the label's? It's these little touches that highlight Coming In Second's devotion to their loyal customers, um, I mean fans.

3/25/04 Goings On

More The Very Most Reviews

Here's one.

Here's another.

April The Very Most and Elijah Jensen Shows

Greentracks CD Release Party Shows

Friday, April 9, 7:30pm
The Venue
523 Broad St, Boise
$5 admission - $12 with CD purchase
Booth Sitter, Kris Doty & Allyson Wuenschel, The Very Most, Lowbelly, Upinatem
all-ages show

Sunday, April 11, 9pm
The Neurolux
111 N 11th St, Boise
$5 admission - $12 with CD purchase
Elijah Jensen, Kris Doty, Booth Sitter, Mike Blomquist
21+ show

Just for the heck of it show

Saturday, April 10th, 8:00 pm
Elijah Jensen, The Very Most, Kris Doty
CIS Headquarters
1823 S. Atlantic
$2 suggested donation

2/22/04 Goings On

Jason Anderson Recording Session

Last weekend, the head Wolf Colonel himself, Jason Anderson, dropped by to make a CDEP for Coming in Second. Three days later, we've recorded a full-length record, and two days later, we find out it's coming out on K Records. Amazing! We're so excited about this record, and it was really, really fun to make. Rachael sung on more than half of the tracks, and I contributed upright bass, percussion and guitar. Between recording sessions we made fun of each other, watched Simpsons DVDs, blamed George Bush for everything bad in the world, and danced to Billy Joel's The Stranger. What a kool time!

Bonefish Sam Video Update

We filmed the first scene of the Bonefish Sam video: the crucial Spam reanimation scene. It is classic cinema in the making, replete with (of course) Spam, drool, car batteries, and exceptionally bad special effects. We'll keep you posted on its progress.

2/7/04 Goings On

Bonefish Sam Music Video

Our friends in Bonefish Sam and His Power Orchestra are making a video involving Spam, jumper cables, blue tarps, and the 80s sitcom Perfect Strangers. For more details, take a look at this thread on the CIS Chat Juggernaut. We'll let you know when it's ready for Total Request Live.

The Very Most In-Store Performance

On Thursday, March 4th at 7, The Very Most will be giving an in-store performance at the Record Exchange in downtown Boise. This will be part of the "First Thursday" hubbub that takes place every month in Boise, and we expect to see many civic-minded party people in attendance.

Music Critics Weigh In On the Value of My Soul

We've gotten some reviews back on Making the Case for Me. Most have been fairly good. Here's one, and here's another.

1/28/04 Goings On

Making the Case for Me Demos!

In the process of creating Making the Case for Me I created some demos with cheap drum machines,less than stellar singing, and lots of heart. In an effort to use all of the space alloted me by my web hosting company, I've decided to upload these to the Audio page. Enjoy, but please don't judge the final album based on these little diamonds in the ruff. These demos are to be enjoyed responsibly, like the beer companies are constantly saying about beer.

1/19/04 Goings On

The Very Most Press Update

The Very Most, as part of the media blitz that has accompanied the release of Making the Case for Me, will be featured in the Boise Weekly's "Noise" column this week. The interview was quite enjoyable and I suspect it will result in a fairly bitchin' article. Look for that on the newsstand on January 21st.

Also, the Idaho Statesman will be reprinting the Very Most article that originally appeared in Thrive, so look for that as well if you missed it the first time around.

The Very Most Show Recap

Our shows last week were some of our best ever. At the Neurolux on the 14th, we played with seven other bands, including Lovey, Booth Sitter, and You Might Die. This was my first time hearing You Might Die, and they rawked the attendees thoroughly and consistently. A lovely, drunken time was had by most, and Rachael learned the joys of singing through a good sound system. At the House of 5 Fountains, we played with the incomparable Kris Doty (one of our bestest buddies) and Andrew Kaffer of Kissing Book fame. We played a good set and never hesitated to push the crowd-please button when necessary. All in all, a very productive week for the Very Most.

Next month we expect to play a few more shows, including a possible show at a charter high school dance in Nampa. You know you've finally "arrived" when you're "invited" into the prestigious charter "school" "circuit".

1/7/04 Goings On

The Very Most Show Update Redux

Happy 2004, homiez! The Very Most have one more show to report: On January 14th, we will be playing an 8 band showcase at the Neurolux in Boise. The whole shebang starts at 9.

12/27/03 Goings On

The Very Most Show Updates

The Very Most have several shows in the works, but we only have exact details on one. We'll post more information to this site as it becomes available.

On January 17th, we will be playing with Andrew Kaffer of Kissing Book at the House of 5 Fountains, located at 11281 Red Maple Court in Boise. Click here for directions.

New (Old) MP3s available

On our Audio page, we have now uploaded several new MP3s from older releases, for free. We hope that you, as an entirely representative music consumer, enjoy these tracks, and spend your hard-earned music dollar accordingly.

The Very Most Making the Case for Me Release Date

The release date for the Very Most's record Making the Case for Me is January 13th, though it is already available in our Store and at the Record Exchange in Boise. If you work for a record store, you might be interested to know that you can order Making the Case for Me through ToneVendor and Carrot Top distribution.

12/23/03 Goings On

The Very Most Cover Story in Thrive

If you're in the Boise area, stop by a local convenience store or coffee shop for the latest issue of Thrive magazine. The Very Most's Jeremy Jensen (me) is on the cover. I'm pretty sure that's the first time my mug has been in so many places at once. Kinda wierd, but kinda nice. But kinda wierd.

To view a web version of the article, click here.

11/29/03 Goings On

December 11th The Very Most Show Cancelled

The Very Most show on the 11th has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. We'll be setting up some more shows here shortly, and we'll post them to the site as soon as we have more details.

11/24/03 Goings On

Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive MP3s Now Up

We have posted three MP3s from Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive's last record Building a Building. Hope you enjoy! If you don't, we'll need a 500 word essay explaining why you didn't.

11/20/03 Goings On

The Very Most's New Record Now Available from our Mail Order

Although, it is not yet available in stores, Making the Case for Me is now available from our mail order. This record is the culmination of over three years of effort, and it pawps (which bears the same resemblance to "pop" as "rawk" bears to "rock") intelligently, thoroughly, and proactively. Add it to your shopping cart, or risk living the rest of your ugly, miserable life alone, and probably with some sort of awful degenerative disease. Just kidding. But you should buy it, because it's really good.

Mt. Eerie Defeats the Gods of Bad Boise Shows

Last night, we were all set to start setting up at the Boise Cafe, when disaster struck: a gas leak closed the Cafe, leaving us with no place to play. So, we decided to host the show at Coming in Second HQ. We ran to the nearby record store to borrow some paper to make a sign to inform everyone, found Phil and Nika there, and started getting the house ready.

Everyone played really well, despite the venue change. Lowbelly brought the rawk, The Very Most brought the pawp (This word needs to be in the indie-rock lexicon. Please use it as often as you can), Nikaidoh Kazumi was absolutely breathtakingly amazing, and Phil, as always, was wonderful. What a night!

11/10/03 Goings On

Karl Blau, Gift Machine, R Heroz Show Goes Off Without a Hitch

The show at 405 Ada last night was a corker. Karl Blau was wonderful, the Gift Machine rawked, and R Heroz was great, despite some technical difficulties. Also unveiled was the Unicorn Feather, a spoken word/soul/acapella project by Elijah from R Heroz. Funktastic!

R Heroz Relocates to Georgia, USA

Elijah from R Heroz will shortly be relocating to Georgia for a non-music related job opportunity. We wish him well, and we can't wait to hear what the humidity and proximity to peach orchards will do to his future recordings. I, for one, think it will janglify them by, say, 12 percent.

10/25/03 Goings On

CORRECTION!!

The Very Most/R Heroz show with Karl Blau will be on November 9th not November 5th, as was previously reported here. Sorry about that.

10/16/03 Goings On

The Very Most and R Heroz Join Forces For Two Shows in November

R Heroz (Elijah Jensen and Rachael Jensen) and The Very Most (Jeremy Jensen and Rachael Jensen) have combined bands to play two shows in November. The first is on November 9th (this originally said November 5th) with Karl Blau at 405 Ada at 7 in Boise. The second is on November 19th with the Mt. Eerie/Microphones and Lowbelly at the Boise Cafe at 7. Mark these on your calendar, because the combined musical unit is sounding pretty shweet these days. Plus, if we're lucky, we'll have copies of Making the Case For Me, the Very Most's debut record, available at the show.

10/15/03 Goings On

Wolf Colonel CDEP Update

We are planning on releasing the CDEP from Wolf Colonel that we mentioned last week. We are doing it as a split release with States Rights Records, one of our favorite labels. We are extremely excited about this, and will, of course, keep you all updated.

The Very Most Single-Handedly Save the World From George Bush

This week The Very Most have dealt the death blow to the Bush administration by allowing their music to appear on the Idaho Greens new CD compilation. With this powerful, world-changing musical weapon at their disposal, the Greens will heal the environment, raise the standard of living for the poor and middle class to Utopian levels, and ensure a 105 percent voter turnout this November. Jeremy has not yet decided what song to include on the compilation.

In addition, Jeremy will be mastering the compilation at his studio, Arctic Sound. Along with The Very Most, the compilation will include a track from Doug Martsch, whose potential effect on the global political climate is unknown.

10/6/03 Goings On

CIS CD Sale of the Century

Right now, we're blowing out all of our inventory: sofas, recliners, loveseats, appliances, and, last but not least, futons!! All for under $5. Check out our store page for more details.

Wolf Colonel Shows Us How It's Done

K records demigods Wolf Colonel will be recording an EP in The Very Most's studio in early 2004. We are very much hoping that this will be a Coming In Second release, but we will be content just to take part in the joyous rawk hug that is Wolf Colonel/Jason Anderson. Watch for more details in the future, but we suspect we will round up the usual suspects to help out with the record: Rachael Jensen, R Heroz, maybe a few other friends. We will party hard and we will learn hard.

9/29/03 Goings On

The Yukon and You's Tireder Available as MP3s

On the Audio page, I have posted The Yukon and You's out-of-print first record, Tireder, as MP3s. This is Jeremy's earliest work. It's a little rough, a little amateurish, but it's got a charm all it's own, and best of all, it's free. This record is what happens when a Brit-pop fan realizes that Olympia, Washington is just as important as Manchester, England. Hope you enjoy.

9/27/03 Goings On

The Very Most Complete New Record

After three years of blood, sweat, toil, and naked ambition, The Very Most have finished Making the Case For Me, their masterpiece. Right now, it's going to Mr. Toad's in San Francisco, where an excellent mastering engineer, Tardon Feathered (that's his real name), will finesse Jeremy's mixes and unleash the obnoxious chart-topper in each and every one of them. Watch out, Clipse!

After the record gets mastered, it's off to the duplication plant to be made lots and lots and lots of times. You should be able to get it from us by Thanksgiving, and you should see it in stores in time to do your Christmas shopping.

G. America Available in CIS Store, Again

In 1999 or 2000, our friend Grant Olsen recorded a classic record, one rarely eclipsed by anyone, let alone anyone 'round these parts. That record was called Fake Fun. There are only a few left of these left, and there are no plans to repress them as of now. Get moving if you want to get them while they're still $8 a piece and not going used on Ebay for $40.

9/17/03 Goings On

The Very Most Continue Making the Case for Themselves

Jeremy is continuing work on his record, Making the Case for Me, which should be ready for Christmas. He is putting the finishing touches on the mixes, and will be sending it off to be mastered and duplicated as soon he's finished.

This record is Jeremy's most accomplished yet, with songs ranging from acoustic, faux-faux-country indie pop to driving, organ-driven Spectoresque orchestrations. There is a song for everyone on this record, unless you enjoy funk-punk, rap-rock, rock-funk, klezmer, or klezmer-funk-rap. Lots of folks helped him out, including Rachael Jensen, Bonefish Sam, Ritchey and Jona of the Badger King, Joe Hensley of Suffocation Keep, Lori and Sam of Central Boise Library, and others. We will, of course, keep you updated on how it's coming along.

Dennis Driscoll/R Heroz/The Very Most Show Recap

The show last night exceeded all musical, social, and fiduciary expectations. Thanks to all who came. Thanks also to Boise Cafe, who let us have the show in their lovely establishment.

The Very Most did really well, despite having only briefly practiced, and R Heroz was spectacular. Debuting as a two-piece last night, they stunned the audience with their vocal enchantment and guitar and keyboard awe. Those guys need to get on the road and show the country what they're made of. I'll work on this. Stay tuned.

Next came Dennis. What a charmer! His finger-picked electric guitar and sweet vocal caresses soothed, entertained, and wowed. Thanks for coming down, Dennis!

9/11/03 Goings On

The CIS Website is Black, I Mean Back

Should I be launching the new website on this date? I guess I'll have my answer if the president somehow uses Coming In Second to justify an invasion of Garden City. I sure hope this is just a coincidence.

Well, the first bit of news is obvious, since you're staring it in the mug right now. For the first time in over a year, Coming In Second has a current website. I have to apologize for that. I've been a little busy with school and raising my daughter and recording a record and searching for the ever-elusive Northwest Passage. We have a new message board, a new store, new band pages, a new crazed rant and new links. Oooooo, links.

Thanks to Joel Wallace (aka Bonefish Sam) for creating the nifty border graphics used on this site.

CIS Has "Restructured."

The next bit of news involves our new roster. It's quite simple: R Heroz and The Very Most. R Heroz is the newest project from Elijah Jensen, of Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive fame. The Very Most is Jeremy Jensen and all the talented people he is fortunate enough to know. Both of these brothers are making the best music of their lives and, luckily, they now have a decent studio to spend as much time recording as their schedules will allow them. Look for The Very Most's Making the Case For Me around Christmas time, and R Heroz's new record shortly thereafter.

Dennis Driscoll Brings Light, Truth to Local Eatery

The entire CIS roster (R Heroz, The Very Most, and Jailhouse Snacks) will be joining Dennis Driscoll, the excellent K Records artiste. His latest record was meticulously manipulated and crafted in a studio with a multi-million dollar computer-automated recording console and $10,000 microphones by the Neptunes and Jermaine Dupri. No wait, that was Clipse's latest record. In any case, the show is on September 16th at the Boise Cafe at 8:00. The cover is $3.