We are pleased to announce that we will be returning to our home state of Virginia for a run of shows dubbed the “Keep Virginia Tour” at the end of June. This run will take us to some of our favorite cities across the state, returning there for the first time since the release of our debut album “Whatever You Want”. We will kick things off on June 26th at the V Hotels’ Summer Concert Series in Blacksburg, VA. Then we will head to our original hometown of Richmond, VA for a very special show at The Camel on Thursday June 27th where we will be supported by our good friends The Peoples Blues of Richmond! On Friday we will play a double header making appearances at The Pasture Palooza Festival in Berryville, VA, then head to our nations capital for a show at Hill Country BBQ later that evening. Then we close the run out at The Jewish Mother in Norfolk, VA on Saturday June 29th.

6/26:: The V Hotel Summer Concert Series:: Blacksburg, VA

6/27:: The Camel:: Richmond, VA

6/28:: Pasture Palooza:: Berryville, VA

6/28:: Hill Country BBQ:: Washington, DC

6/29:: Jewish Mother:: Norfolk, VA

We are excited to announce the release of our brand new EP, The Loft Tapes. Featuring 7 soul cover tunes recorded at a historic Masonic Temple over a week in January 2013.  This analog recording was tracked live on the band’s Tascam 388 tape machine and is a tribute to the songs and studio techniques that have influenced the band over the years.  Mixed by Scott Lane and mastered by Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Dr. John) the EP is available for purchase through the links below or on iTunes. The record will also be carried at select independent record stores.

 Stream “Killing Me Softly” In Its Entirety

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 Preorder the The Loft Tapes today and receive an immediate download of  ”Fool For You”

“When you see the setlist, that’s the first question I would have: Can one person sing ALL OF THIS? Yes. With ascending glory I might add.. It doesn’t get much better than this..”

Click to read the entire article from The Steam Engine

View the article from The Longmont Times- Call

“The Congress, a Denver rock trio that is one of those groups about which everyone seems to be saying, “Yeah, they’re good,” has developed a following for its cut-to-the-chase style of rock ‘n’ roll and singer Jonathan Meadows’ versatile voice.”

View the CD review from Marquee Magazine..

“Holy shit!”

View the article from CMJ..

“The Loft Tapes shows up at a solid No. 5 position on KRFC’s top 30 playlist this week. The group’s laid-back groove captures a sound that is at once modern and reminiscent of the good old days of Motown recordings.”

View the article from Denver Post..

“Here is Colorado’s answer to the Black Keys.”

View the article from Westword..

“The band sounds laid back and super groovy, like they’re feeling the music rather than merely playing it. Not only did the dudes nail it here, but some of their versions rival the originals.”

View the article from Marquee Magazine

“Looking back at my notepad – soggy, crumpled and full of scribbled down thoughts from last night’s The Congress EP release show at The Bluebird Theater – I’m struck that I find myself reflecting on not just the evening’s music, but especially the atmosphere and “good time” camaraderie that the Denver-based group has cultivated around their music.”

View the article from MusicMarauders

“This recording, which was done over the course of a week last January in Berthoud, Colorado at an old Masonic Temple, shows a level of maturity and elegance that is simply arresting.”

View the article from Listen Up Denver

“It’s the old-south hymnal hospitality and good-gracious gospel stylings of lead vocalist and bassist Jonathan Meadows that steal the show on [The Loft Tapes]”

View the article from the Tahoe Daily Tribune

“Lake Tahoe Action once compared vocalist Jonathan Meadows to Radiohead’s Thom Yorke. Make that Stevie Wonder with a ballcap and a bushy red beard.”

**UPDATE**

We are excited to announce that supporting us at the Bluebird Theater will be The Tori Pater Band! We couldn’t be more excited to have this great group of Denver musicians  sharing the stage with us!

We are pleased to announce our next Denver appearance which will take place at The Bluebird Theater on Saturday March 16th! We cannot wait to return to this stage and plan to do it up BIG! Tickets are currently ON SALE, make sure to get them early to ensure the lowest possible price! Stay tuned for more announcement regarding this special evening…

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Our song ‘Distance’ off the album “Whatever You Want” was recently used by our friends at Mile High Spirits for a commercial they produced for their brands. We were very excited to have our song used and be part of this incredible experience! Check out the video below, and when in Denver make sure to stop by the distillery!

What a year it was for The Congress, we played 122 shows, traveled countless miles and released our debut album “Whatever You Want”. A big Thank You to all of you who came out and saw us at one point or another and we can’t wait to continue into 2013!

We have been receiving a few accolades that we are very excited about and wanted to share with you all!

The Marquee’s 10 Best Local Releases of the Year

Dirty Impound’s top 12 debut releases of the year

CPR Open Air Listener’s Poll Top 100 Albums

CPR’s Corey Jones’s Mile High Noon Top Local ‘LPs’

The Colorado Sound: Top 40 Albums/EP

Listen Up Denver’s Tim Dwegner’s Top 5 Shows of the Year (August 15th- Bluebird)

We are excited to embarking on our final shows of the year which will take us from Colorado out to Utah and back again! Heading to Steamboat Springs, CO to play the Ghost Ranch Saloon on the 27th, From there we head to Salt Lake City were we will be supporting Andy Frasco at the State Theatre on the 28th. The next day we have a double header, first plying an apres ski set at Snowbasin in Huntsville, UT then a late night gig at Flanagan’s in Park City! We finish off the year in Vail, CO on the 30th at the Shakedown Bar located in the heart of Vail village. We look forward to closing out the year with all of you and celebrating the best way we know how!

December 27:: Steamboat Springs, CO:: Ghost Ranch Saloon
December 28:: Salt Lake City, UT:: The State Room (supporting Andy Frasco)
December 29:: Huntsville, UT:: Snowbasin Resort (âpres ski set)
December 29:: Park City, UT:: Flanagan’s
December 30:: Vail, CO:: Shakedown Bar

For A Complete List of Upcoming Dates Click HERE

Second Story Garage just posted the videos from our session on November 26th. Check it out:

On August 8th The Congress went into the studio to record a session for Colorado Public Radio’s Open Air. These videos are a product of that session.

Make sure to check out CPR- Open Air at 1340am or online at openaircpr.org