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Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Andrew Bird Goes European
Apr 24 Bourges, Fr Theatre Jacques Coeur
Apr 25 Rennes, FR Ubu
Apr 27 Paris, FR La Cigale
Apr 28 Nancy, FR L'Autre Canal
Apr 29 Nantes, FR Olympic
Apr 30 Lyon, FR Epicerie Moderne
May 01 Cologne, DE Luxor
May 03 Stockholm, SE Strand
May 04 Copenhagen, DK Lille Vega
May 05 Hamburg, DE Uebel & Gefahrlich
May 06 Berlin, DE Admiralsplast 101
May 07 Amsterdam, NL Paradiso
May 09 Brussels, BE Les Nuit de Botanique Cirque Royal
May 10 Bristol, GB Thekla
May 11 London, GB Shepherds Bush Empire
May 13 Manchester, GB Academy 2
May 14 Glasgow, GB Oran Mor
Bird wil also perform at Bonnaroo. His cover of The Handsome Family tune "The Giant of Illinois" can be found on a 4AD compilation titled Dark Is the Night which will be available February 17th. The cd also features contrbutions by Sufjan Stevens, Feist, Grizzly Bear, Ben Gibbard, the Decemberists, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, the National, the New Pornographers, Antony, the Books with Jose Gonzales, Blonde Redhead, Bon Iver, My Brightest Diamond, and Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio. Proceeds are to benefit The REd Hot Organization fr HIV and AIDS awareness.
www.andrewbird.net
Apr 25 Rennes, FR Ubu
Apr 27 Paris, FR La Cigale
Apr 28 Nancy, FR L'Autre Canal
Apr 29 Nantes, FR Olympic
Apr 30 Lyon, FR Epicerie Moderne
May 01 Cologne, DE Luxor
May 03 Stockholm, SE Strand
May 04 Copenhagen, DK Lille Vega
May 05 Hamburg, DE Uebel & Gefahrlich
May 06 Berlin, DE Admiralsplast 101
May 07 Amsterdam, NL Paradiso
May 09 Brussels, BE Les Nuit de Botanique Cirque Royal
May 10 Bristol, GB Thekla
May 11 London, GB Shepherds Bush Empire
May 13 Manchester, GB Academy 2
May 14 Glasgow, GB Oran Mor
Bird wil also perform at Bonnaroo. His cover of The Handsome Family tune "The Giant of Illinois" can be found on a 4AD compilation titled Dark Is the Night which will be available February 17th. The cd also features contrbutions by Sufjan Stevens, Feist, Grizzly Bear, Ben Gibbard, the Decemberists, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, the National, the New Pornographers, Antony, the Books with Jose Gonzales, Blonde Redhead, Bon Iver, My Brightest Diamond, and Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio. Proceeds are to benefit The REd Hot Organization fr HIV and AIDS awareness.
www.andrewbird.net
Elvis Perkins In Dearland
Elvis Perkins In Dearland announces a batch ofdates in March.
March 9 Seattle Tractor Tavern
March 11 San Francisco Café du Nord
March 12 Los Angeles Troubadour
March 18-22 Austin SXSW
March 25 New York Bowery Ballroom
A full US tour is being confirmed. I'll keep you posted if you're good.
http://www.myspace.com/elvisperkinsindearland
http://elvisperkinsindearland.com/
March 9 Seattle Tractor Tavern
March 11 San Francisco Café du Nord
March 12 Los Angeles Troubadour
March 18-22 Austin SXSW
March 25 New York Bowery Ballroom
A full US tour is being confirmed. I'll keep you posted if you're good.
http://www.myspace.com/elvisperkinsindearland
http://elvisperkinsindearland.com/
Noise Pop Festival/Line-Up To Follow
Taken directly from the press release:
Noise Pop Industries is pleased to announce the final performer line-up for the 2009 Noise Pop Festival which includes headliners Antony and the Johnsons, Deerhunter, Stephen Malkmus’ first ever solo performance in the Bay Area, Les Savy Fav, Josh Ritter (solo with a string quartet), Bob Mould, A.C. Newman, Sleepy Sun, French Kicks, Matt Costa, Martha Wainright, St Vincent, Ra Ra Riot, Clues, Sholi, N.A.S.A., No Age and a special intimate solo show by the Mountain Goats.
Noise Pop, the West Coast’s premiere independent celebration of music, film and art, takes place February 24 through March 1, 2009 at venues throughout San Francisco, CA. In total, over 100 of the best and the brightest of the independent music world will take to the stage at more than 40 events.
Noise Pop 2009 also marks the debut of “Industry Noise,” a one-day conference that looks at independent music, technology, touring and the transforming industry. The event takes place Friday, February 27, 2009 at The Swedish American Hall in San Francisco.
Industry Noise will feature a very special keynote conversation between Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) and Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar). Confirmed panelists for the day include David Hyman, CEO, MOG; artist Penelope Houston; Jordan Kurland, Zeitgeist Artist Management; Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA; David Katznelson, President, Birdman Recording Group; Corey Denis, VP Digital Marketing, reepandsow; Brian Archer, Railer Entertainment; Aaron Axelson, Music Director, Live 105; Nancy Miller, Wired Magazine; Owen Seitel, Idell & Seitel; Greg Werckman, Ipecac Recordings, Greg Saunier, Deerhoof, with more to be announced.
Panels will include "What Happens In Vegas... gets spun into eternity on the web" about the realities of having a constantly recorded and documented career; "Next Big Thing" which looks at the necessity of major labels in breaking a band, and "This is you... Online" where musicians examine their online footprints. In addition, there will be sit down conversations with the major players that are helping to shape the future of the industry.
Industry Noise is a joint venture between Noise Pop and the Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, an annual gathering of music and technology professionals that brings those industries together for "Music. Technology. Cocktails."
To learn more about the conference and to register, go to the website at http://www.noisepop.com/2009/industry.php
And last but not least, Noise Pop again includes a film festival, gallery art openings, and “Pop ‘n’ Shop” – Noise Pop’s take on the local indie designer trunk sale and rock poster show.
Noise Pop Industries is pleased to announce the final performer line-up for the 2009 Noise Pop Festival which includes headliners Antony and the Johnsons, Deerhunter, Stephen Malkmus’ first ever solo performance in the Bay Area, Les Savy Fav, Josh Ritter (solo with a string quartet), Bob Mould, A.C. Newman, Sleepy Sun, French Kicks, Matt Costa, Martha Wainright, St Vincent, Ra Ra Riot, Clues, Sholi, N.A.S.A., No Age and a special intimate solo show by the Mountain Goats.
Noise Pop, the West Coast’s premiere independent celebration of music, film and art, takes place February 24 through March 1, 2009 at venues throughout San Francisco, CA. In total, over 100 of the best and the brightest of the independent music world will take to the stage at more than 40 events.
Noise Pop 2009 also marks the debut of “Industry Noise,” a one-day conference that looks at independent music, technology, touring and the transforming industry. The event takes place Friday, February 27, 2009 at The Swedish American Hall in San Francisco.
Industry Noise will feature a very special keynote conversation between Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) and Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar). Confirmed panelists for the day include David Hyman, CEO, MOG; artist Penelope Houston; Jordan Kurland, Zeitgeist Artist Management; Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA; David Katznelson, President, Birdman Recording Group; Corey Denis, VP Digital Marketing, reepandsow; Brian Archer, Railer Entertainment; Aaron Axelson, Music Director, Live 105; Nancy Miller, Wired Magazine; Owen Seitel, Idell & Seitel; Greg Werckman, Ipecac Recordings, Greg Saunier, Deerhoof, with more to be announced.
Panels will include "What Happens In Vegas... gets spun into eternity on the web" about the realities of having a constantly recorded and documented career; "Next Big Thing" which looks at the necessity of major labels in breaking a band, and "This is you... Online" where musicians examine their online footprints. In addition, there will be sit down conversations with the major players that are helping to shape the future of the industry.
Industry Noise is a joint venture between Noise Pop and the Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, an annual gathering of music and technology professionals that brings those industries together for "Music. Technology. Cocktails."
To learn more about the conference and to register, go to the website at http://www.noisepop.com/2009/industry.php
And last but not least, Noise Pop again includes a film festival, gallery art openings, and “Pop ‘n’ Shop” – Noise Pop’s take on the local indie designer trunk sale and rock poster show.
Midnight Masses Tour / 7" Release / …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead Related
Midnight Masses will be on tour with ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
The new “Heaven” 7” Single (difgital format)will be available March 10th via 1776
and sold on tour beginning February 19.
CMJ : http://www.cmj.com/relay/?p=6838
Brooklyn Vegan : http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/11/despot_the_form.html
Members of Midnight Masses have played (or currently play with) …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Shock Cinema, Rogers Sisters, Dragons of Zynth and Santogold. Principal Members:
Autry Fulbright
Destiny Montague
Giselle Reiber
Jason Reece
Eric Rodgers
Miyuki Furtado
US TOUR: All dates with Trail of Dead
02-19 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
02-20 Houston, TX - Walter’s on Washington
02-21 New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jack’s
02-23 Orlando, FL - The Social
02-24 Atlanta, GA - The EARL
02-25 Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
02-26 Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel
02-27 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
02-28 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
03-01 Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
03-03 Montreal, Quebec – La Sala
03-04 Toronto, Ontario – Lee’s Palace
03-05 Detroit, MI - Pike’s Room at the Crofoot
03-06 Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium
03-09 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
03-10 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
03-12 Seattle, WA - Neumo’s
03-13 Vancouver, British Columbia – Richard’s on Richards
03-14 Portland, OR - Berbati’s Pan
03-16 San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
03-17 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
03-19-03-21 Austin, TX – SXSW
www.myspace.com/midnightmassesandtheendofdays
The new “Heaven” 7” Single (difgital format)will be available March 10th via 1776
and sold on tour beginning February 19.
CMJ : http://www.cmj.com/relay/?p=6838
Brooklyn Vegan : http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/11/despot_the_form.html
Members of Midnight Masses have played (or currently play with) …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Shock Cinema, Rogers Sisters, Dragons of Zynth and Santogold. Principal Members:
Autry Fulbright
Destiny Montague
Giselle Reiber
Jason Reece
Eric Rodgers
Miyuki Furtado
US TOUR: All dates with Trail of Dead
02-19 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
02-20 Houston, TX - Walter’s on Washington
02-21 New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jack’s
02-23 Orlando, FL - The Social
02-24 Atlanta, GA - The EARL
02-25 Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
02-26 Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel
02-27 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
02-28 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
03-01 Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
03-03 Montreal, Quebec – La Sala
03-04 Toronto, Ontario – Lee’s Palace
03-05 Detroit, MI - Pike’s Room at the Crofoot
03-06 Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium
03-09 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
03-10 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
03-12 Seattle, WA - Neumo’s
03-13 Vancouver, British Columbia – Richard’s on Richards
03-14 Portland, OR - Berbati’s Pan
03-16 San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
03-17 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
03-19-03-21 Austin, TX – SXSW
www.myspace.com/midnightmassesandtheendofdays
4AD Artist Anni Rossi's debut Rockwell to be Released March 10
2.08.09 - The Hanger - Tucson, Az. - with Whitman
2.09.09 - Modified Arts - Phoenix, Az. - with Whitman
2.10.09 - Cottage House - Flagstaff, Az. - with Whitman
2.12.09 - The Echo - Los Angeles, Ca. - with Whitman
2.13.09 - Ports O' Call - West Covina, Ca. - with Whitman
2.20.09 - Empty Bottle - Chicago, Il. - with Deer Tick and Future Clouds & Radar
2.24.09 - Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago, Il
3.01.09 - Schuba's - Chicago, Il - with Loney Dear
3.05.09 - The Cedar - Minneapolis
3.18 - 3.22.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX (more info tba)
"Rossi is an exceptionally resourceful player, funneling bits of country, soul, and folk into catchy, idiosyncratic art-pop ditties" - CHICAGO READER
"Anni Rossi is one of these quirky-but-endearing Americana alt.folk prodigies that seem to crawl out of the woodwork every so often." DROWNED IN SOUND
And directly from her press kit: "Anni signed to 4AD in mid-2008 and headed straight to Chicago's Electrical Audio studio to record Rockwell with Steve Albini. The results show it to have been a wise move. Mostly using tracks from her existing set ("Machine", "Ecology", "Wheelpusher"), the energy, depth and eccentricities of her live show have all been successfully translated onto record and where traditionally the viola formed the centerpiece to her music (often being the only instrument used), more come to the forefront here."
2.09.09 - Modified Arts - Phoenix, Az. - with Whitman
2.10.09 - Cottage House - Flagstaff, Az. - with Whitman
2.12.09 - The Echo - Los Angeles, Ca. - with Whitman
2.13.09 - Ports O' Call - West Covina, Ca. - with Whitman
2.20.09 - Empty Bottle - Chicago, Il. - with Deer Tick and Future Clouds & Radar
2.24.09 - Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago, Il
3.01.09 - Schuba's - Chicago, Il - with Loney Dear
3.05.09 - The Cedar - Minneapolis
3.18 - 3.22.09 - SXSW - Austin, TX (more info tba)
"Rossi is an exceptionally resourceful player, funneling bits of country, soul, and folk into catchy, idiosyncratic art-pop ditties" - CHICAGO READER
"Anni Rossi is one of these quirky-but-endearing Americana alt.folk prodigies that seem to crawl out of the woodwork every so often." DROWNED IN SOUND
And directly from her press kit: "Anni signed to 4AD in mid-2008 and headed straight to Chicago's Electrical Audio studio to record Rockwell with Steve Albini. The results show it to have been a wise move. Mostly using tracks from her existing set ("Machine", "Ecology", "Wheelpusher"), the energy, depth and eccentricities of her live show have all been successfully translated onto record and where traditionally the viola formed the centerpiece to her music (often being the only instrument used), more come to the forefront here."
Deerhoof Itunes Exclusive Session Out Now / Tour Dates THAO , Panther and More
This information is taken directly from KRS which is entirely lazy on my part:
The day before their Offend Maggie tour started back in October Deerhoof recorded a live iTunes Session in LA. It was released today and features six tracks, a mix of new and old favs, and is only $3.99!
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=302420347&s=143441
DEERHOOF AOL SESSION
Deerhoof were invited to perform a live session at AOL last fall and it's up live now! Watch all four songs here:
http://www.spinner.com/2009/01/16/deerhoof-hand-down-lessons-from-radiohead-r-e-m/
DEERHOOF JUAN'S BASEMENT
Part 1 :
http://killrockstars.com/news/
Part 2 "Deerhoof digs into the vaults, performing songs from Apple O' and Milk Man: http://pitchfork.tv/juans-basement/deerhoof-part-2-of-3/dummy-discards-a-heart/
In the interview, Satomi reminisces about her favorite childhood TV shows and the band laments not being invited into a certain, exclusive club."
Part 3: "The band wrap up their session with a funky new song and an old favorite. Dedicated to Yael.": http://pitchfork.tv/juans-basement/deerhoof-part-3-of-3/snoopy-waveshttp://pitchfork.t
v/juans-basement/deerhoof-part-3-of-3/snoopy-waves
JEFF HANSON SCANDINAVIAN DATES ANNOUNCED
March 2009
7 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Last Waltz @ Bondo Bar
8 - Oslo, Norway @ Cafe Mono
11 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Woody West @ Pusterviksbaren
12 - Kristiansand, Norway @ Kraga
15 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Berns
HORSE FEATHERS
February 2009
11 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
15 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
23 - Belfort, France @ Generiq Festival
24 - Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie
25 - Brussels, Belgium @ Rotonde
26 - Antwerpen, Belgium @ Trix
27 - Canterbury, UK @ The Farmhouse
28 - Cardiff, UK @ Buffalo Bar
March 2009
2 - London, UK @ The Luminaire
3 - Oxford, UK @ Academy 3
4 - Manchester, UK @ Dulcimer
6 - Middlesbrough, UK @ The Westgarth SC
7 - Glasgow, UK @ The Captain's Rest
PANTHER
February 2009
20 - Portland, OR @ Backspace - all ages
28 - Portland, OR @ Hush - w/ Explode Into Colors
March 2009
4 - Koln, Germany @ King Georg
5 - Offenbach, Germany @ Hafen 2
6 - Metz, France @ L'Emile Vache
8 - Bruxelles, Belgium @ La Filature
9 - Dijon, France @ Deep Inside
11 - Paris, France @ La Mécanique Ondulatoire + 10lec6
12 - Nantes, France @ Spoutnik Bar
13 - Bordeaux, France @ Heretic
14 - Nancy, France @ L'Autre Canal
17 - Dudingen, Switzerland @ Bad Bonn
19 - Pescara, Italy @ Mono
20 - Roma, Italy @ Traffic
21 - Genova, Italy @ Burrida
23 - Wien, Austria @ Arena
24 - Geneve, Switzerland @ L'Usine
25 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Treibhaus
26 - Muenchen, Germany @ Sunny Red
27 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Klub 007
28 - Berlin, Germany @ West Germany
29 - Dresden, Germany @ AZ Conni
30 - Wuerzburg, Germany @ Cairo
31 - Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
April 2009
2 - Moscow, Russia @ TBA
3 - Moscow, Russia @ TBA
4 - St Petersburg, Russia @ TBA
SHAKY HANDS/VIVA VOCE DATES
March 2009
24 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux - w/ Viva Voce
28 - Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater - w/ Viva Voce
April 2009
10 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey - w/ Viva Voce
THAO
February 2009
26 - San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Music Hll - Noise Pop
27 - Davis, CA @ The Coffee House - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
April 2009
17 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
18 - Durham, NC @ Duke Coffee House - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
19 - Mt Pleasant, SC @ Village Tavern - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
20 - Atlanta, GA @ EARL - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
21 - Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder - Florida State - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
23 - Austin, TX @ The Parish - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
24 - Ft Worth, TX @ Lola's - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
25 - Lubbock, TX @ The Foundation - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
26 - Santa Fe, NM @ The Sub - College of Santa Fe - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
28 - San Diego, CA @ The Loft - UCSD - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Hotel Cafe - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
30 - San Francisco, CA @ Independent - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
May 2009
1 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
2 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
4 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
5 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
6 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
9 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
10 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
12 - Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse - w/ Sister Suvi
14 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
15 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
16 - Norfolk, VA @ The Boot - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
THE THERMALS
February 2009
5 - Manchester, UK @ Ritz - w/ The Cribs
6 - Manchester, UK @ Ritz - w/ The Cribs
7 - Sheffield, UK @ Raynor Lounge
8 - Bradford, UK @ St Georges Hall - w/ The Cribs
9 - London, UK @ The Lexington
10 - London, UK @ Heaven - w/ The Cribs
April 2009
9 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom - w/ Parenthetical Girls, Explode Into Colors
10 - Salem, OR @ Grand Theater - Cherry City Music Fest w/ Panther, Explode Into Colors
11 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's - w/ Panther
NEXT WEEK: You may pre-order the new Thermals limited edition white vinyl 7'. Visit Kill Rock Stars website store for more goodies and tomfoolery.
The day before their Offend Maggie tour started back in October Deerhoof recorded a live iTunes Session in LA. It was released today and features six tracks, a mix of new and old favs, and is only $3.99!
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=302420347&s=143441
DEERHOOF AOL SESSION
Deerhoof were invited to perform a live session at AOL last fall and it's up live now! Watch all four songs here:
http://www.spinner.com/2009/01/16/deerhoof-hand-down-lessons-from-radiohead-r-e-m/
DEERHOOF JUAN'S BASEMENT
Part 1 :
http://killrockstars.com/news/
Part 2 "Deerhoof digs into the vaults, performing songs from Apple O' and Milk Man: http://pitchfork.tv/juans-basement/deerhoof-part-2-of-3/dummy-discards-a-heart/
In the interview, Satomi reminisces about her favorite childhood TV shows and the band laments not being invited into a certain, exclusive club."
Part 3: "The band wrap up their session with a funky new song and an old favorite. Dedicated to Yael.": http://pitchfork.tv/juans-basement/deerhoof-part-3-of-3/snoopy-waveshttp://pitchfork.t
v/juans-basement/deerhoof-part-3-of-3/snoopy-waves
JEFF HANSON SCANDINAVIAN DATES ANNOUNCED
March 2009
7 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Last Waltz @ Bondo Bar
8 - Oslo, Norway @ Cafe Mono
11 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Woody West @ Pusterviksbaren
12 - Kristiansand, Norway @ Kraga
15 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Berns
HORSE FEATHERS
February 2009
11 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
15 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
23 - Belfort, France @ Generiq Festival
24 - Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie
25 - Brussels, Belgium @ Rotonde
26 - Antwerpen, Belgium @ Trix
27 - Canterbury, UK @ The Farmhouse
28 - Cardiff, UK @ Buffalo Bar
March 2009
2 - London, UK @ The Luminaire
3 - Oxford, UK @ Academy 3
4 - Manchester, UK @ Dulcimer
6 - Middlesbrough, UK @ The Westgarth SC
7 - Glasgow, UK @ The Captain's Rest
PANTHER
February 2009
20 - Portland, OR @ Backspace - all ages
28 - Portland, OR @ Hush - w/ Explode Into Colors
March 2009
4 - Koln, Germany @ King Georg
5 - Offenbach, Germany @ Hafen 2
6 - Metz, France @ L'Emile Vache
8 - Bruxelles, Belgium @ La Filature
9 - Dijon, France @ Deep Inside
11 - Paris, France @ La Mécanique Ondulatoire + 10lec6
12 - Nantes, France @ Spoutnik Bar
13 - Bordeaux, France @ Heretic
14 - Nancy, France @ L'Autre Canal
17 - Dudingen, Switzerland @ Bad Bonn
19 - Pescara, Italy @ Mono
20 - Roma, Italy @ Traffic
21 - Genova, Italy @ Burrida
23 - Wien, Austria @ Arena
24 - Geneve, Switzerland @ L'Usine
25 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Treibhaus
26 - Muenchen, Germany @ Sunny Red
27 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Klub 007
28 - Berlin, Germany @ West Germany
29 - Dresden, Germany @ AZ Conni
30 - Wuerzburg, Germany @ Cairo
31 - Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
April 2009
2 - Moscow, Russia @ TBA
3 - Moscow, Russia @ TBA
4 - St Petersburg, Russia @ TBA
SHAKY HANDS/VIVA VOCE DATES
March 2009
24 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux - w/ Viva Voce
28 - Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater - w/ Viva Voce
April 2009
10 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey - w/ Viva Voce
THAO
February 2009
26 - San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Music Hll - Noise Pop
27 - Davis, CA @ The Coffee House - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
April 2009
17 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
18 - Durham, NC @ Duke Coffee House - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
19 - Mt Pleasant, SC @ Village Tavern - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
20 - Atlanta, GA @ EARL - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
21 - Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder - Florida State - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
23 - Austin, TX @ The Parish - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
24 - Ft Worth, TX @ Lola's - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
25 - Lubbock, TX @ The Foundation - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
26 - Santa Fe, NM @ The Sub - College of Santa Fe - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
28 - San Diego, CA @ The Loft - UCSD - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Hotel Cafe - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
30 - San Francisco, CA @ Independent - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
May 2009
1 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
2 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
4 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
5 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
6 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
9 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
10 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
12 - Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse - w/ Sister Suvi
14 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
15 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
16 - Norfolk, VA @ The Boot - w/ Sister Suvi, Samantha Crain
THE THERMALS
February 2009
5 - Manchester, UK @ Ritz - w/ The Cribs
6 - Manchester, UK @ Ritz - w/ The Cribs
7 - Sheffield, UK @ Raynor Lounge
8 - Bradford, UK @ St Georges Hall - w/ The Cribs
9 - London, UK @ The Lexington
10 - London, UK @ Heaven - w/ The Cribs
April 2009
9 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom - w/ Parenthetical Girls, Explode Into Colors
10 - Salem, OR @ Grand Theater - Cherry City Music Fest w/ Panther, Explode Into Colors
11 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's - w/ Panther
NEXT WEEK: You may pre-order the new Thermals limited edition white vinyl 7'. Visit Kill Rock Stars website store for more goodies and tomfoolery.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
White Stripes/Foo Fighters/Redd Kross/Cramps/Go Go's News
Foo Fighters / Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl attended last night’s MusiCares benefit / Neil Diamond Tribute and commented in support for gay marriage rights, "Anybody know about whiteknot.org?" (Grohl rhetorically asked,)"You know what that's about? It's I believe in love and I believe in equality and I believe in marriage equality."
Timbaland:
Apparently the mainstream is becoming aware that the Grammys aren’t such a valuable indicator of the merits of musicians. Timbaland is reported to have said during his performance at Boulevard 3 "The Grammys are on Sunday. Y'all excited about all that bullshit? That's all the Grammy's is—bullsh!t. For those who are going to the Grammy's and for those who are looking for me, I won't be there. Cause it's bullsh!t." Rappers certainly do prove time and time again how eloquent they are with the English language.
Redd Kross (a.k.a. Red Cross) Reissue News
The Red Cross EP is going to be reissued via Recess Records in early March. The label’s website has slightly inaccurate information.
The song order:
side 1
1) cover band
2) annettes got the hits
3) i hate my school
side 2
4) Clorox girls
5) s & m party
6) standing in front of a posuer
Recess will also reissue many complete vinyl discographys, including punk acts such as The Queers and Screeching Weasel formerly on Lookout Records.
www.recessrecords.com.
Anna Waronker / Charlotte Caffey News
LOVELACE A ROCK OPERA at the Hayworth Theater.
WATCH A SNEAK PEEK:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/inside-lovelace-sizzle-dvd-v1-768k-streammov/1428419885/?icid=VIDURVENT02/
A Rock Opera
NOMINATED MUSICAL OF THE YEAR BY THE LA WEEKLY AWARDS
Critic’s Choice – LA Times
Pick of the Week – LA Weekly
“We are undeniably watching something original, at once refined and
electrifying” - LA Times
“A candidate for the best new musical since “Spring Awakenings” – LA
Times
“A high-energy, nonstop, rock-'n'-roll trip” – Back Stage West
The story of legendary "DEEP THROAT" star LINDA LOVELACE. Book, Music
& Lyrics by Anna Waronker (That Dog) & Charlotte Caffey (The Go-Go's)
Original Concept & Lyrics by Jeffery Leonard Bowman Directed by Ken
Sawyer
Tickets are $30.
The running time is 90 minutes. There is a parking lot next door.
http://lovelacearockopera.com/
http://www.myspace.com/lovelacearockopera
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lovelace-A-Rock-Opera/32365431049
The Cramps News /Cramps Singer Lux Interior Dead At 62
R.I.P. Lux Interior. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/cramps-frontman-lux-interior-dies-1003938315.story
White Stripes / Jack and Meg White News
Detroit Club The Magic Stick is hosting a Jim Shaw Fundraiser for the local artist and music afficienado who is uninsured and suffering from cancer. According to The Detroit Free Press, a drum set used in the "Hardest Button to Button" video was donated by Meg White and Jack White of The White Stripes.There will be an ebay store set up in Jim’s name, and the drum kit will be on sale via ebay only. C-Pop Gallery will hold an auction / art sale with an opening reception beginning at 6pm. A rare 16mm film of the MC5 will be shown at 8pm at The Magic Stick followed by performances by the Fondas, the Go, the Pizazz, Gardens, Human Eye, the Space Heaters, Druid Perfume, Tyvek, Smashed Windows, Greg Cartwright, the Dial Tones and Dan Kroha. There is a suggested ten dollar (plus) donation.
The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-9700.
www.myspace.com/jimshawfundraiser.
A Place to Bury Strangers are in the studio recording their second album and getting ready for their Coachella date. They completed a video for for “My Weakness” from the self titled album. It was directed by
In the meantime, they've just wrapped a video for My Weakness, the third video from their self titled debut album. The video was directed by Dylan Mulick whose credits include Marnie Stern's "Transformer", the Meek's "I Wanna Live Again", and the Red Hearts "Let's Get Lost Again."
The desert portions of the video were shot in Vasquez Rocks where Star Trek was frequently filmed.
A Place to Bury Strangers will be returning to Europe in early April for a tour supporting the upcoming UK single "Missing You" on Rocket Girl.
My Weakness Video:
http://www.pitchfork.tv/videos/a-place-to-bury-strangers-my-weakness
Shows:
2-7 Worcester, MA - The Grind at Clark University
3-5 New York, NY - Kimmel Center at NYU, New York, NY with Ra Ra Riot, Marnie Stern & Apache Beat
4-17 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Indio, CA
UK/European Dates:
3-31 Dublin, Ireleand - Whelans
4-1 Glasgow, UK - Stereo
4-2 Manchester, UK - Ruby Lounge
4-3 Leeds, UK - Cockpit
4-5 Birmingham, UK - Barfly
4-6 London, UK - Kings College
4-10 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Motel Mozaique Festival
4-11 Cologne, Germany - Wekstatt
4-12 Stuttgart, Germany - Universum
4-13 Zurich, Switzerland - Abart
4-14 Munich, Germany - 59:1
4-15 Berlin, Germany - Knaack Klub
Be sure to look for Best of '08 lists by film maker Dave Markey, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., myself, and more over at Popshifter.com. Check under the "Best Of" tab.
Dave Grohl attended last night’s MusiCares benefit / Neil Diamond Tribute and commented in support for gay marriage rights, "Anybody know about whiteknot.org?" (Grohl rhetorically asked,)"You know what that's about? It's I believe in love and I believe in equality and I believe in marriage equality."
Timbaland:
Apparently the mainstream is becoming aware that the Grammys aren’t such a valuable indicator of the merits of musicians. Timbaland is reported to have said during his performance at Boulevard 3 "The Grammys are on Sunday. Y'all excited about all that bullshit? That's all the Grammy's is—bullsh!t. For those who are going to the Grammy's and for those who are looking for me, I won't be there. Cause it's bullsh!t." Rappers certainly do prove time and time again how eloquent they are with the English language.
Redd Kross (a.k.a. Red Cross) Reissue News
The Red Cross EP is going to be reissued via Recess Records in early March. The label’s website has slightly inaccurate information.
The song order:
side 1
1) cover band
2) annettes got the hits
3) i hate my school
side 2
4) Clorox girls
5) s & m party
6) standing in front of a posuer
Recess will also reissue many complete vinyl discographys, including punk acts such as The Queers and Screeching Weasel formerly on Lookout Records.
www.recessrecords.com.
Anna Waronker / Charlotte Caffey News
LOVELACE A ROCK OPERA at the Hayworth Theater.
WATCH A SNEAK PEEK:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/inside-lovelace-sizzle-dvd-v1-768k-streammov/1428419885/?icid=VIDURVENT02/
A Rock Opera
NOMINATED MUSICAL OF THE YEAR BY THE LA WEEKLY AWARDS
Critic’s Choice – LA Times
Pick of the Week – LA Weekly
“We are undeniably watching something original, at once refined and
electrifying” - LA Times
“A candidate for the best new musical since “Spring Awakenings” – LA
Times
“A high-energy, nonstop, rock-'n'-roll trip” – Back Stage West
The story of legendary "DEEP THROAT" star LINDA LOVELACE. Book, Music
& Lyrics by Anna Waronker (That Dog) & Charlotte Caffey (The Go-Go's)
Original Concept & Lyrics by Jeffery Leonard Bowman Directed by Ken
Sawyer
Tickets are $30.
The running time is 90 minutes. There is a parking lot next door.
http://lovelacearockopera.com/
http://www.myspace.com/lovelacearockopera
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Lovelace-A-Rock-Opera/32365431049
The Cramps News /Cramps Singer Lux Interior Dead At 62
R.I.P. Lux Interior. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/cramps-frontman-lux-interior-dies-1003938315.story
White Stripes / Jack and Meg White News
Detroit Club The Magic Stick is hosting a Jim Shaw Fundraiser for the local artist and music afficienado who is uninsured and suffering from cancer. According to The Detroit Free Press, a drum set used in the "Hardest Button to Button" video was donated by Meg White and Jack White of The White Stripes.There will be an ebay store set up in Jim’s name, and the drum kit will be on sale via ebay only. C-Pop Gallery will hold an auction / art sale with an opening reception beginning at 6pm. A rare 16mm film of the MC5 will be shown at 8pm at The Magic Stick followed by performances by the Fondas, the Go, the Pizazz, Gardens, Human Eye, the Space Heaters, Druid Perfume, Tyvek, Smashed Windows, Greg Cartwright, the Dial Tones and Dan Kroha. There is a suggested ten dollar (plus) donation.
The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-9700.
www.myspace.com/jimshawfundraiser.
A Place to Bury Strangers are in the studio recording their second album and getting ready for their Coachella date. They completed a video for for “My Weakness” from the self titled album. It was directed by
In the meantime, they've just wrapped a video for My Weakness, the third video from their self titled debut album. The video was directed by Dylan Mulick whose credits include Marnie Stern's "Transformer", the Meek's "I Wanna Live Again", and the Red Hearts "Let's Get Lost Again."
The desert portions of the video were shot in Vasquez Rocks where Star Trek was frequently filmed.
A Place to Bury Strangers will be returning to Europe in early April for a tour supporting the upcoming UK single "Missing You" on Rocket Girl.
My Weakness Video:
http://www.pitchfork.tv/videos/a-place-to-bury-strangers-my-weakness
Shows:
2-7 Worcester, MA - The Grind at Clark University
3-5 New York, NY - Kimmel Center at NYU, New York, NY with Ra Ra Riot, Marnie Stern & Apache Beat
4-17 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Indio, CA
UK/European Dates:
3-31 Dublin, Ireleand - Whelans
4-1 Glasgow, UK - Stereo
4-2 Manchester, UK - Ruby Lounge
4-3 Leeds, UK - Cockpit
4-5 Birmingham, UK - Barfly
4-6 London, UK - Kings College
4-10 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Motel Mozaique Festival
4-11 Cologne, Germany - Wekstatt
4-12 Stuttgart, Germany - Universum
4-13 Zurich, Switzerland - Abart
4-14 Munich, Germany - 59:1
4-15 Berlin, Germany - Knaack Klub
Be sure to look for Best of '08 lists by film maker Dave Markey, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., myself, and more over at Popshifter.com. Check under the "Best Of" tab.
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