Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

Its been a while since our last newsletter. We have been very busy finishing up our latest self-released album, and touring like crazy around the country. From Lollapalooza in Chicago to Outside Lands in San Francisco this past weekend, we have been having wild adventure’s with all you amazing people and have some exciting news to share with you … ready ….drum rollllllll ….. pow!!!

We are very proud to announce the release of our 3rd full length album called “BLIND THRESHOLD”. With 14 tracks the new self-release includes vaporous violins and Danny Elfman-esque dementia; glitchy, laser-guided harmonica provided by Blues Traveler frontman John Popper; and two very different vocal tracks that range between restless pop hooks provided by singer songwriter LYNX to the vibrant Eastern European folk melodies of New York vocalist Eva Salina. All wrapped up into an intricate collection of orchestral textures, heavy beats and sub bass. The new album was mastered by the great producer TIPPER with art and design by Andrew Jones and photography by Sequoia Emmanuelle.

I know we were talking about calling the next album Contraption Vol 2, but we decided to give this one its own name. Contraption Vol 2 will come when its time is ready. We have been waiting to share the art and release date until we had all our ducks in a row We have finally gotten word on the official release date. “Blind Threshold” will be available online in all major download stores and in physical form from CD baby on

Tuesday September 14th !!!

If you are interested in getting involved and spreading the word about the new self-release please send an email to bastreeteam@gmail.com

Please write “blind threshold” in the subject line and let us know where you’re from and your interests!!! We are going to do a big push on the week of our release and would love to have you involved with spreading the word. If you are interested we will be sending out gift packages to those of you who go above and beyond in passing the word on. We believe grassroots promo with our fans is the most rewarding way to share our music with the world!!! Thank you all so much for the inspiration and support you’ve shown over the the past 3 years !!!

New Tour Date’s Announced !!!

BLIND THRESHOLD TOUR FALL 2010

8/18 – Las Vegas, NV – Wasted Space

8/20 – Sheldon, VT – Liberate Music And Arts Festival

8/21 – Stephentown, NY – Bella Terra Music Festival

8/28 – Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre – Eugene Celebration

9/10 – Clarks Grove, MN – Harvestfest – Harmony Park

9/11 – Minot, ME – 1st Annual Dankfest

9/17 – Laytonville, CA – Earthdance

9/18 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre

9/24 – Seattle, WA – Decibel Festival @ Motor

9/25 – Arcata, CA – Aracata Theatre

9/28 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium

9/30 – Madison, WI – Majestic Live

10/1 – Milwaukee, WI – Miramar Theatre

10/2 – Chicago, IL – Abbey Pub

10/3 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection

10/6 – New Orleans, LA – Republic

10/9 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits

10/11 – Mobile, AL – Alabama Music Box

10/12 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco

10/13 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In

10/14 – Asheville, NC – TBD

10/15 – Charleston, SC – The Pour House

10/16 – Athens, GA – New Earth Music Hall

10/17 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Hell Room

10/22 – Allston, MA – Harpers Ferry

11/11 – Vancouver, BC – Fortune Sound Club

11/12 – Edmonton, AB – The Pawn Shop

11/13 – Calgary, AB – Royal Canadian Legion

11/14 – Winnipeg, MB – Crescent Wood United Church

More TBA here !!!