News
07/05/10
Metro - Friday, July 16th
Thanks to everyone who came out to Summerfest!!! We sold a ton of merch and made lots of new friends, so it was amazing to be able to play two years in a row.
We have a big, BIG, headlining show at Metro on July 16th.
WE NEED EVERYONE TO COME OUT FOR THIS ONE!!!!!!
Besides our cd release later this year (and if, we're lucky, label showcases), this is the most important show we will play all year, as we have to draw folks when given the headlining slot. The show is free if you get there before 9pm...just PRINT OUT THE FLYER BELOW and bring it to Metro with you. There are no limits to the freebie pass, so print away! 
If you plan to arrive after 9PM, please go to the link below and input the password "holding" to buy your $6 tickets in advance so we get credit, and you save 3 bucks in the process! I know it says $8 when the link comes up, but the "holding" password gets you the $2 discount. You can wait to buy them at the door for $9, but it will help us out, greatly, if you buy the tix online, in advance, as Metro will have more of a record of how many folks we brought out. Anyway, here's the link:
METRO PRESALE TICKETS
Here are the REAL set times. Sometimes we get pushed back a bit, but not here...Metro is usually a stickler for schedules, so you can confidently plan your pre and post party activity. There are some other great bands on the bill, however, so we recommend you get there early..here's the info and set times:
Metro
3730 N. Clark St.
FRIDAY, JULY 16TH
Chicago, IL 60613
(Two blocks North of Wrigley Field)
Phone: 773-549-0203
Email: info@metrochicago.com
SET TIMES
Bitter Wigs 9:00 - 9:30
Glasko 9:45 10:15
Urbanites 10:30 - 11:10
HOLDING MERCURY 11:25 -- 12:10
I'm sure we will debut a new song or two and maybe a cover for this one, so if you want some new HM stuff, you got it!! We hope to see everyone there!!!
06/28/10
HM at Summerfest
For the second year in a row we are playing Summerfest....last year was amazing. We met lots of new folks and had a long line of folks who kindly picked up our cd and other goodies. Hoping for a repeat of last year.
Oh, and Framing Hanley and Flyleaf are playing later that day on the same stage,so it will be a great chance for us to play with some national acts again..here are the details:
Rock Stage/Summerfest
Saturday, July 3rd
3:00PM
200 North Harbor Drive
Milwaukee WI 53202
Happy (early) 4th everyone, hope to see you there!!!
04/19/10
Request HM on Fearless Radio
"I'm Not Well" has been on the Fearless Five for quite some time now, and Fearless is adding "Standing Eight Count" as a result. Go to the link to request HM and keep us on the list as we're about to fall off the chart. Thanks!
04/01/10
Videos
Our new bassist, Michael Durband has quite a talent for filming and editing video. Here are links to some videos we made in the studio as well as videos from our Lincoln Hall show last week:
Studio:
Holding Mercury in the Studio 3/1/10
Holding Mercury in the Studio 3/14/10
Lincoln Hall:
Personal Hell - Live 3/26/10
Unrequited Love - Live 3/26/10
Lincoln Hall Highlights
Enjoy! Let us know whatcha think...
03/12/10
Lincoln Hall - Friday, March 26th - New Venue, New Lineup, New Tunes!!
Hello, all. Holding Mercury is emerging after a long winter's hiatus that has fortunately or unfortunately required a bit of a reorganization with the band.
We would like to first thank Andrew Titchenal and Jason Batchko for their years of friendship and blood, sweat and tears shed for the band. We had some unbelievable moments on stage, not to mention countless inside jokes and interesting experiences off the stage as well. We have decided to part ways, and we wish them luck in their new endeavors. As a result, we have a new rhythm section to introduce to you.
Michael Durband will now be holding down the low end for Holding Mercury. Mike has been in the Chicago scene for a while, playing in bands with Ashok in the past, and we have gotten to know him for the past couple years at HM shows. He's learned all of Andy's parts quickly, and has jumped right in and done a great job on some of the new material we are recording as well. Also, he's quite skilled with the video filming and editing...check out what he did during our stint at Electrical Audio earlier this month:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=394915099688&ref=mf
Garret Hammond, the producer and drummer for "Downfall of an Empire" will once again be behind the kit for us, as well as producing another EP/LP to be released later this year. Garret is an absolutely amazing drummer, and regularly does sessions for Johnny K (producer of Disturbed, Plain White T's) and Hollywood records. We're thrilled to have Garret and Mike with us, and look forward to starting a new chapter of HM with them.
So, to celebrate spring and our reemergence, we are playing at a new venue, Lincoln Hall, two weeks from today. This venue has been getting rave reviews by concert goers...supposedly the sound is amazing and it's a great place to hang and check out new bands. The Assembly (w/ ex members of Caviar) and The Victory (w/ ex members of Matthew) will be on the bill as well.
Here are the details:
Lincoln Hall
Friday, March 26th
2424 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL
10PM Show w/The Assembly and The Victory
HM is on 2nd
18+ show
$8 in advance/$10 at the door
www.lincolnhallchicago.com for info and advance tickets
evite - http://www.facebook.com/matthoffer?ref=profile#!/event.php?eid=292394922732&ref=mf
As we mentioned we are excited to get out and start playing again, and this next record is shaping up to have some very, very strong material on it. We're hoping to preview a couple tunes you've never heard before on the 26th.
Hope to see everyone there! As always, we greatly appreciate your support!
HM
09/25/10
Chicago, IL @ Cubby Bear w/ Spacehog
