We’re thrilled to announce that our rendition of "Big Strong Man" from our first CD Standards appears in the new film The Kid, starring Rupert Friend (Pride & Prejudice), Natascha McElhone (The Truman Show), and Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four). Directed by Nick Moran (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), and based on the best-selling book by Kevin Lewis.

The Kid premieres in the UK September 17. US and worldwide release dates have yet to be announced, but you’ll be the first to know!

In the meantime, check out the trailer.

Blaggards are one of the first independent artists to have a profile on Ping – Apple’s new social network built into iTunes.

We just got this set up yesterday evening, and it’s pretty fun. Basically, you can hang out with us there and talk about music (You’ll need to have iTunes 10 installed). See you there!

[Edited to add]: Apple is now listing us as a featured artist in Ping, right alongside 50 Cent, Lady Gaga and U2!

Houston, College Station, Austin… you’re all covered this week… ie, there’s NO COVER at any of these shows. Save some money for them pencils!

TONIGHT: Brian O’Neill’s in Houston

Blaggards n’ Big Arse Beers. Half-price burgers too… YES!!!

Wednesday, September 1
Brian O’Neill’s, 9:30 PM
5555 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005 (Map)
713-522-2603

THURSDAY: O’Bannon’s in College Station

Aggieland is back in full swing, and football season starts in two days! I think you know what that means…

Thursday, September 2
O’Bannon’s Tap House, 10 PM (NO COVER)
103 Boyett Street
College Station, TX 77840 (Map)
979-846-9214

Friday & SATURDAY: fado in Austin

We gotta whole lotta Fadó goin’ on, y’all. Earlier start time at 9 PM, and no cover!

Friday, September 3
Saturday, September 4
Fado Irish Pub, 9 PM (NO COVER)
214 W 4th St
Austin, TX 78701 (Map)
512-457-0172