Upcoming Shows                                                                                                

   The band will be taking a short break from live performances in early 2010 as we begin work on our fifth studio album, "Silver Palace Jackpot".

  Thursday, April 8th, 2010:  Uncommon Ground - 3800 North Clark in Chicago, IL (Time: TBD)

News                                                                                                   

October 16, 2009 - The band will be appearing on a forthcoming compilation disc being produced by Chicago's Mile Long Records.  We provided a new tune, "Mississippi Lights", for the record, which is tentatively titled "Analog Highway".  The album features a ton of terrific Chicago talent from gritty bands including Scattergun, The Nashville Wreckers, Twilight Revival, us (of course), and many others.  Most of the acts, like Medicine Hat, are rootsy-rockers exhibiting varying degrees of country, Americana, or just plain old bar-room rock 'n' roll. 

The record release party is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th at Martyr's in Chicago.  Please come out and support us, as well as the other great bands that have helped put together what promises to be a fantastic listen.

September 28, 2008 - Medicine Hat is happy to welcome in accomplished fiddle/violin player Cathie Van Wert.  Cathie appears on the band's most recent record, Blood and Bone, and we loved her playing so much that we've invited her to become a member of the outfit.  She adds a sometimes subtle, always beautiful sound to the band's repertoire, and truly makes the band's live line-up a top-notch entity.  Come out and catch the 'new' Medicine Hat as soon as possible... 

July 30, 2008 - The band is very pleased to announce the official world-wide release of our new album,
Blood and Bone.  Visit www.cdbaby.com/cd/medicineh4 to purchase a copy of what we feel is our finest collection of music to date.  Many thanks are due: to Al Purvey, our long-time producer/engineer; to Brian Walsh, our graphic artist; and to the guest musicians who took part in the recording of this album--Kurt Anderson and Mitch Goldman (horns), Cathie Van Wert (fiddle), and Tim Barrett (backing vocals).  And, of course, thanks to all of you who continue to support "The Hat".

May 18, 2008 - Friends, we're happy to inform you that the Medicine Hat Gift Shop is now open for business!  Click the link below to start purchasing gifts for family, friends, pets, or yourself!

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May 11, 2008 - Medicine Hat is pleased to announce the release of the band's first single from our forthcoming album, Blood and Bone.  Click the link to listen to the song, "Take the Bait".

March 26, 2008 - The band is pleased to announce a new partnership with Liquid Maxim
 Entertainment (promotions/booking/etc.) in Chicago.  Thanks to agent Russ Meyer for his enthusiasm regarding “The Hat”.  Visit www.liquidmaxim.com for more info.

February 25, 2008 - Studio sessions continued over the weekend for our new album, Blood and Bone.  The band would like to thank guest musicians Tim Barrett (lead singer of Pocket Aces), as well as professional horn players Mitch Goldman and Kurt Anderson, who all lent their talents to our most recent recording session.  In addition, new guitarist Todd Hackl came in and laid down some of the finest guitar work to appear on a "Hat" album to date.  We're getting closer to completing the new album, and hope to have it wrapped up this spring.  As usual, we'll keep you posted.  

February 11, 2008 - Medicine Hat would like to welcome in our newest member, lead guitarist Todd Hackl.  Todd was most recently a member of Chicago’s Lost Ghost Lounge, and brings a wealth of band, live, and studio experience to the mix.  He’s a fantastic player, and his style fits the band like a glove.  Todd's first appearance with the band will be March 15th at Penny Road.

January 20, 2008 - The band entered Curved Air Studios and completed our first recording session for the new album, which now has the working title Blood and Bone.  We put down basic tracks for nine new songs in what turned out to be the most productive studio date in "Hat" history.  Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to releasing what will be Medicine Hat's finest record yet...

December 15 , 2007 - We've re-vamped the website!  Big thanks to the band's official graphic artist, Brian Walsh.  If you're in the market for wed design, visit his page at www.windycitywebdesign.com.  He's a top-notch designer.

November 13, 2007 - The band will be taking a short break from live performances over the coming winter as we'll be back in Curved Air Studios recording our fourth album, Blood and Bone.  Songs targeted for the new album include: "Emmett Till", "Mudhen", "Take the Bait", "El Dorado Suite", and "Old Country Home", amongst others.  We're shooting for a Spring, 2008 release. 

Also, the website will be getting a major make-over before Christmas--we'll keep you posted. 

January 19, 2007 - Richard Milne/WXRT Radio recently selected "Downtown Vampires", from the band's album State Of The Union, as one of the top songs of 2006, sharing honors with Chicago's Umphrey's McGee, amongst others.  Thanks to Richard and the station for their support of "The Hat".

December 20, 2006 - Our recent one-hour appearance on Fearless Radio's "New Music Binge" show is now available via podcast.  Click this link to hear the interview, live studio performances, etc.:

  
  This file is actually the entire two-hour 12/14/06 "NMB" program -- fast forward to about the 57 minute mark to    
  hear "The Hat's" full sixty-minute segment.

November 17, 2006 - Visit our "Sounds" page to check out a pair of live tracks (Stones cover "Gimme Shelter" and the new "Traitors and Patriots")  from the band's Halloween show at Clearwater Theater.  

November 7, 2006 - Muchos gracias to WXRT (93.1 FM in Chicago) host Richard Milne for spinning new music from State Of The Union all this week.  Richard has been granted official "hathead" status as a result of his attention!

October 21, 2006 - After over a year of writing and seven months in the studio, Medicine Hat is most pleased to
 announce the official release of our third album, State Of The Union, through our brand-new privately
 owned indie label, DFC Records (www.myspace.com/dfcrecords).  As we've pointed out a number of times,
 the record is a loose concept album revolving around aspects of America in the 21st century.  Religion,
 politics, the government's underhanded behavior, and narrow-minded American jingoism all come under fire
 on the album.  If you've never given Medicine Hat a chance, this is a great time to start...

   As usual, we owe a debt of thanks to some people for helping make this record happen.  First and foremost, 
   Alan Purvey, engineer of Curved Air Studios (www.curvedairstudio.com), deserves our sincere gratitude.  Al has   
   shown continued patience with the band's anal-retentive leanings in the studio, and, with each record, becomes
   more involved in maximizing the sonic characteristics of our recorded material.  We consider him an honorary
   member of Medicine Hat.  We'd also like to thank our official graphic artist, Brian Walsh, who once again rose to
   the occasion in helping design an eye-catching art package.  Finally, thanks to the rest of you for your continued
   support for a band that strongly believes in doing things our own way and will not pander or compromise to join
   the mainstream.  Visit our "SOUNDS" page to pick a copy of the record today!

October 18, 2005 - Thanks to WXRT's (93.1 in Chicago) Richard Milne for spinning  "This Town" on the station's airwaves.  

September 27, 2005 - "Alternate Currents", a national AAA radio show hosted by Kerry Patrick,  has recently featured "Saint In Tattered Clothes" and "This Town" from Hymns and Curses From the Heartland.

September 17, 2005 - Richard Taylor's national "Roots Rock Radio" show featured "Dopesick" during this last week's broadcast.  

June 30, 2005 - Atlanta, Georgia's Shut Eye Records (www.shuteyerecords.com) has selected Medicine Hat to be one of the featured artists on their  The United State of Americana, Vol. 3 compilation album.  The compilation should be available some time in August, 2005.  The album will feature "Saint In Tattered Clothes", which will be on our  own forthcoming album, Hymns and Curses From the Heartland.

June 9, 2005 - "This Town", which will be on our forthcoming album, recently received an honorable mention award in the 2005 Nashville Songprize.com songwriting competition, finishing in the top ten amongst worldwide entries.  The song was the number one ranked "Americana" entry.

May 17, 2005 - Our radio spot for Listener Station (www.listenerstation.com) is now being broadcast on radio waves across the country.  Unfortunately, Listener Station doesn't currently advertise on any Chicago stations, so you won't hear it on the radio in our fair city.  But, being the generous souls that we are, we're giving you a chance to listen to it right here!  Just click this link... MEDICINE HAT RADIO AD

April 7, 2005 - Very cool news!  Listener Station (www.listenerstation.com), a web-based source of great music from both independent and signed artists alike, has selected Medicine Hat's "Highway Run" (off of Sundown Road) to be featured in their spring/summer 2005 advertising spots broadcast on radio stations nationwide!  In addition, the band will be doing voice-overs for these commercials, promoting both Medicine Hat  and the Listener Station website to radio listeners across the country.   

January 10, 2005 - Please tune in to WZRD radio in Chicago (88.3 FM) on Wednesday, January 12th at 10:00 p.m. to hear Medicine Hat perform live in the studio of Chicago's only free-form independent radio station.

June 2, 2004 - It's come to our attention that "Bananaface Jones" has recently received airplay on WXRT's (93.1 FM) "Local Anesthetic" show.  Thanks to Richard Milne for throwing 'The Hat' out to Chicago.