The Long Road to May . . .

Menthol is reeling after receiving their second “cease and desist” letter in as many decades.

This time a leader in the tobacco industry has taken umbrage with their moniker. Back in the early 1990’s, the group came together as “Mother”. After interest from the majors, it was learned that “Mother” was a pretty common band name (and previously trademarked). Changing their name to Menthol for their Capitol Records debut, the band thought they were in the clear. No dice. All these years later, ole papa smoke, the maker of the nation’s leading menthol flavored cancer stick, has come calling – threatening to take all that he is owed.

Left with little choice, the band has had to change their name once again. Come see "The Jackson 5" at The High Dive on 5/25.