GOLDENBOY HEAD BACK OUT ON TOUR, PLAY SXSW

Goldenboy is gearing up for a tour through the Southwest and up the East Coast this month, including a stop at SXSW for their showcase at Esther's Follies on March 17th.  The tour kicks off today at Skrappy's in Tucson, AZ.  Goldenboy will be keeping in touch with fans throughout the tour via their  video blog!  Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/user/goldenboytunes

GOLDENBOY ON TOUR:

3.09 Tucson, AZ - Skrappy's
3.10 Mesa, AZ - Goathead Saloon
3.12 Lubbock, TX - Depot O Bar
3.13 Arlington, TX - Phil's
3.17 Austin, TX (SXSW) - Esther's Follies, 1AM (525 East 6th St.)
3.21 Houston, TX - Super Happy Fun Land
3.23 Memphis, TN - Murphy's
3.24 Clarksville, TN - The Coup
3.26 Durham, NC - Casbah
3.27 Richmond, VA - Alley Cats
3.28 Charlottesville, VA - Tea Bazaar
3.30 Asbury Park, NJ - The Saint
3.31 Philadelphia, PA - Millcreek Tavern
4.01 Darien, CT - Depot Teen Center
4.02 Somerville, MA - Precinct in Union Square
4.03 New York, NY - Pianos
4.04 Brooklyn, NY - The Rock Shop
4.05 Pittsburgh, PA - Garfield Artworks
4.10 Chicago, IL - Abbey Pub

Hear Goldenboy's Sleepwalker on bandcamp:
goldenboyband.bandcamp.com


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DeLUNA FEST ANNOUNCES 2011 DATES

DeLUNA FEST ANNOUNCES 2011 FESTIVAL DATES

A Revolutionary Music Festival Experience is Born.



DeLuna Fest 2011 is upping the festival ante exponentially in its sophomore year to bring a unique music event to Pensacola’s Gulf Coast. An expanded and enhanced festival site will make DeLuna Fest the only major RESORT destination music festival on the North American festival circuit. 

 

Five Flags Tourism Group has partnered with Innisfree Hotel Group to move the festival footprint to Innisfree’s three Gulf Front resort hotels. This move will not only double the beachfront footage and viewing area for the two main stages but also incorporate 662 hotel rooms and suites into the festival site.  Each of the hotel properties feature pool decks and outdoor activity spaces for General Admission ticketholders. Festival attendees will be given the opportunity to purchase VIP ticket/hotel packages that include on-site lodging in beachfront hotels with balconies overlooking performance stages.  DeLuna Fest’s two main stages will remain on the sugar-white sand of Pensacola Beach, but the new festival site will incorporate four additional stages for a total of six.  DeLuna Fest will be headlined by national rock acts, with main stage programming of indie rock favorites and major label developing artists, and strong support of our regional Southern Rock superstars.  To highlight the Gulf Coast’s strong jazz and blues community, a jazz/blues tent will be added, and in response to popular demand an electronic club experience will be added indoors after the main stage performances each evening. 

 

DeLuna Fest was able to bring an economic boost to the oil-spill ravaged Gulf Coast in 2010, and is looking forward to stronger national support of our festival in 2011 through major label partnership, a redesigned digital fan experience, and addition of sponsored attendee activity zones.  DeLuna Fest will take place October 13-16, 2011, on Pensacola Beach, Florida.  Early-bird general admission tickets will be available locally April 5, 2011, and online April 12, 2011.  On-site resort hotel/ticket packages now available at Delunafest.com.  Bands will be announced later this Spring.

 

For more information visit Delunafest.com.

MATT & KIM ANNOUNCE 'SIDEWALKS' US TOUR!

MATT & KIM ANNOUNCE MAY/JUNE SIDEWALKS TOUR, KICKING OFF AT SASQUATCH, BARRELING INTO BONNAROO 
AND GOING HARD TO THE BOSTON FINISH 

The Meltdown Follows the Band's Appearance at the mtvU Woodie Awards Party and Their FADER Fort Takeover at SXSW

photo: Caleb Kuhl 

 Be forewarned, Matt and Kim declare war on dull nights out during their official SIDEWALKS headlining US tour, kicking off May 28th at the Sasquatch Music Festival and including Bonnaroo on June 10th. It's the official tour in support of their third full-length, Sidewalks, out now via FADER Label, and the plan is to tear every playhouse down.

Each show will be a full night of dance debauchery and next day regrets. But Matt & Kim will not be alone; THE THERMALS are coming along too, and DJ AUTOBOT from FLOSSTRADAMUS will be carrying the nonstop dance party through the evening and between bands. Put on some clothes you don't care about getting dirty, and for f's sake, get there on time.

As a precursor, Matt & Kim head to Austin for SXSW to appear at the mtvU Woodie Awards, Wednesday March 16, where their notorious show has gotten them nominated for a "Live Performance Woodie". Oh, those awards air live March 16th at 12AM ET/PT on MTV, mtvU, and MTV2. Plan to rage with them on Thursday as they close MTV's celebration party and on Friday at the FADER Fort.

This past January, the video for the first single, “Cameras”, premiered exclusively on MTV. Despite a practice space brawl of threatening proportions, miraculously, no tour dates were canceled.
Head over to http://www.mattandkimmusic.com/ or www.myspace.com/mattandkim. All the dates, tour information and links are there. Check out the new special tour announcement video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aVBdB7EVE8

Tickets go on sale NOW.

US Tour Dates
3/12 - Hayward, CA @ Pukka Indie Arts Festival
3/14 - Austin, TX @ The Belmont
3/16 - Austin, TX - mtvU Woodie Awards
3/18 - Austin, TX @ The FADER Fort, SXSW
5/28 - George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
5/31 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
6/1 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
6/2 - Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle
6/3 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
6/4 - Orlando, FL @ Firestone Live
6/5 - Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
6/7 - Tampa, FL @ Czar Imperial Ballroom
6/8 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
6/10 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
6/11 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's 
6/12 - Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
6/14 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
6/15 - Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
6/16 - San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
6/18 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
6/20 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
6/21 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
6/22 - Kansas City, MO @ The Beaumont Club
6/23 - St Louis, MO @ The Pageant
6/24 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic
6/25 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
6/28 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
6/29 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5
6/30 - Boston, MA @ House Of Blues

Dan St Germain National TV Debut/Cat Psyche Out on Fallon

The very funny Dan St Germain and his new haircut made their national tv debut last night with a performance on Jimmy Fallon's show.  We learn that NY has likely forever skewed the ECNY Award nominee.  Oh, Dan!

TOM SHILLUE'S AWARD WINNING "SUPERNORMAL" GETS RUN @ PS122 !

Performance Space 122 Presents
The World Premiere of
Tom Shillue’s Award Winning Show
SUPERNORMAL
March 16 – April 2

This month, Tom Shillue, the master of comedic storytelling, will be premiering his award winning one-man show Supernormal during a three week run at Performance Space 122. Drawing from his middle class Catholic upbringing, Tom’s comically crafted tales of growing up in suburban Massachusetts and life in NY are both poignant and hysterically, universally relatable.  In a word, they are so normal, they are radical.  Tom’s mesmerizing ability as a storyteller has gained him a cult following and also earned Supernormal the ECNY Award for Best One Man Show.

A former correspondent on The Daily Show, Tom has appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Last Comic Standing, and in the feature film Mystery Team.  Tom has also hosted the wildly successful monthly storytelling series TELL: World’s Collide as well as regular performances at the Moth's Mainstage and Risk! at Joe's Pub. The New York Times has called him "Inspired", and the New York Post said, simply, "Brilliant". Backstage named Tom the Top New York Comic, saying "There isn't anything Shillue can't do", and fans on Comedy Central's website voted Tom one of the top ten comedians in the country in their 2008 showdown.

 

TOM SHILLUE is SUPERNORMAL
March 16 - April 2 at Performance Space 122 (150 1st Avenue at East 9th Street)
Showtimes:
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8PM
Fridays at 10PM
Saturdays at 8PM
Tickets:  $20, $15 (students / seniors), $11 with a PS122 Passport
http://www.ps122.org/performances/supernormal.html
212-352-3101

PRAISE FOR TOM SHILLUE

“Hilarious” – DrinkAtWork.com

“One of the best there is” – BrooklynVegan

 “Our generation's Garrison Keillor” – The Comic’s Comic

 “A mesmerizing comedic one-man show” – Hyreviews

 “It’s when Tom Shillue settles into one of his thoughtfully crafted, autobiographical stories that he really shines as a performer and a wit” – Time Out NY

 “Shillue's timing is impeccable, and it is the patient listener who gets rewarded once his many threads are woven -- seemingly all at once -- into a masterful tapestry.” – TheApiary.com

http://www.tomshillue.com/
Follow Tom on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TomShillue
Supernormal video clip:  https://files.me.com/tomshillue/dz0inc.mov


More about Performance Space 122 is one of New York's ultimate destinations for cutting-edge theatre, dance, music, live art and multi-media. PS122 is dedicated to supporting and presenting artists who explore innovative form and provocative content and who rigorously challenge the boundaries of contemporary performance. PS122 is committed to a steadfast search for pioneering artists from a diversity of cultures, nations and beliefs.

For thirty years, Performance Space 122 has been a hub for contemporary performance and an active member of the East Village, as well as the wider cultural community in N.Y.C. and across the globe. In just the past 5 years, under the curatorial vision of Artistic Director Vallejo Gantner, PS122 has opened the curtain on more than 2,500 performances, welcomed over 125,000 visitors, and supported the work of more than 2,100 artists, performers, choreographers, playwrights, directors and designers.

Performance Space 122 passionately advocates for U.S. artists in New York and across globe. Its organization and the artists presented are reclaiming their relevance to wider social discourse by engaging artists, audiences and other community leaders in cultural, economic, and environmental debates about what it means to live in contemporary society. www.ps122.org

On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/PerformanceSpace122
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Performance-Space-122/109911652392000
On Twitter: @PS122

GOLDENBOY WRAP WEST COAST TOUR WITH VIDEO!

Goldenboy just wrapped their first tour in support of their gorgeous new lp 'Sleepwalker' and made a sweet video to bookend the tour.  Friday, February 25 Goldenboy play a record release show at Hotel Cafe which will welcome them back home to LA.  Lots more shows coming up next month, including SXSW!  Find it all at http://www.goldenboyband.com/

THE WOODEN BIRDS ANNOUNCE NEW LP, SXSW SHOWS

 

 

 

Barsuk Records is excited to announce the release of The Wooden Birds’ highly-anticipated new album entitled 'Two Matchsticks.'   The album will be out June 7 as the second Wooden Birds LP by American Analog Set founder/frontman and Broken Social Scene collaborator/touring member Andrew Kenny, and the follow up to his critically acclaimed 2009 Wooden Birds debut 'Magnolia.’

 

Kenny wrote every song on 'Two Matchsticks' and played every instrument, recorded it in a converted bedroom at home, and mixed at Austin's Resonate Studio with producer Louie Lino (Nada Surf). The album also features special guests Ben Gibbard, members of Ola Podrida, and Wooden Birds touring members Matt Pond and Leslie Sisson, who, in addition to backing vocals, takes a solo turn in a song custom penned by Kenny.  While 'Two Matchsticks' keeps the percussive affects of The Wooden Birds' debut, Kenny drew on the strength of The Wooden Bird's live show in writing the album, making it a stronger record sonically, more driven, upbeat and fuller than the Birds’ previous efforts. There is also a heat and a passion behind Kenny’s voice and thoughout the album’s lyrics, and the return of the vibraphone’s warm tones will also be a welcome sound to AmAnSet fans.

 

Well in advance of the June release of the album, fans will be treated to performances by The Wooden Birds at next month's SXSW Festival.  The band will be showcasing new tracks from ‘Two Matchsticks’ as well as favorites from 'Magnolia,' and you can count on some AmAnSet gems as well.  Next month, Daytrotter will post the intimate Wooden Birds session so watch for that to hit around March 10.   Visit The Wooden Birds at http://thewoodenbirds.com/ to keep up to date on tour announcements, videos and more!

 

THE WOODEN BIRDS AT SXSW

 

Sunday 3/13 @ Club DeVille, Found Footage Festival, 8:30 *free show

Thursday 3/17 @ Homeslice, 2:15 *free show

Thursday 3/17 @ Red Eyed Fly, Barsuk Showcase, 10pm

Saturday 3/19 @ The Hilton, KUT performance, 11:30am *free show

 

 

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SOUTHEAST ENGINE FEATURED ON NPR !

You like The Band? Wilco? Okkervil River? Well if you like them, chances are you’ll dig Southeast Engine Never heard of them? Well, hopefully that will change with the release of their 5th album Canary on March 29th on the recently revived Misra Records.


The vitals:
The band was discovered by The Wrens, formed by frontman Adam Remnant and drummer Leo DeLuca.

The kind of music they play: Americana, rustic story-telling heartland rock that could have been recorded in Woodstock in 1972.

On the band’s new album, the songwriting conceptually tells the story of a family living in a small Appalachian town in southeast Ohio during the Great Depression of the 1930′s. Lyrically it covers timeless topics of social, cultural and political concerns. Musically, it’s classic rock wisely dressed up in 2011 clothes. It’s one of the best roots-rock albums of 2011 so far.

Download: New Growth – Southeast Engine

The band are starting a big tour which brings them to Philly on Sunday, February 26th at the M Room.

REGGIE WATTS HITS CONAN AGAIN!

Reggie Watts will be headlining Music Hall Of Williamsburg on March 30!
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SOUTHEAST ENGINE ANNOUNCE RELEASE, TOUR, FREE MP3

SOUTHEAST ENGINE 'CANARY' IS DEBUT RELEASE FOR NEW MISRA

ALBUM TRACK "NEW GROWTH" MP3 GIVEAWAY

TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

 

Fresh off releasing the free, artist-curated Misra Legacy Compilation and relaunching the label, Misra Records is pleased to announce Southeast Engine's outstanding fifth album, Canary – out March 29 - and available in all formats including limited edition canary yellow cassette with digital download code.  While preserving the signature sound that earned their last album From the Forest to the Sea an 84 (Universal Acclaim) from rating aggregator Metacritic and past praise from The Onion, Pitchfork, Paste, Pop Mattters, Coke Machine Glow and more, Canary marks a dramatic step forward in regards to both songwriting and arrangement. SEE has scheduled a handful of February dates, a full March/April tour and will continue to announce shows in support of the record’s release.

 

Canary is an album born out of Athens, Ohio – the home of frontman Adam Remnant. The songs focus on a family living in a small Appalachian town in southeast Ohio during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The album is simultaneously personal and social dealing with themes of growing up, hard times, family, and sustainability. Southeast Engine went in to record the album during the harsh Athens winter of 2010. They left the studio with an album that musically combines the band’s unique folk-rock aesthetic with the old-time elements of Appalachian music.

 

Southeast Engine was discovered by The Wrens in 2006 and toured extensively with Deerhoof in 2010. Gregory Saunier of Deerhoof selected Canary’s “New Growth” for the Misra Legacy Compilation, Volume I and we’ve included the free download [here].

 

SOUTHEAST ENGINE ON TOUR 

2/18 – Athens, OH @ Casa Cantina
2/19 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas w/ Royal Pines
2/25 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rock Shop w/ Bird of Youth, The Collection Agency

2/26 – Boston, MA @ TT The Bears

2/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ M Room

3/23 – Lexington, KY @ Cosmic Charlie’s w/ James Toth of Wooden Wand

3/24 – Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR Pub

3/25 – DeKalb, IL @ House Café w/ Chaperone

3/26 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7^th St Entry

3/29 – Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern w/ Shannon Stephens

3/30 – Portland, OR @ The Woods

3/31 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill

4/1 – Los Angeles, CA @ Satellite

4/2 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar w/ The Donkeys

4/3 – Tucson, AZ @ Solar

4/4 – Alburquerque, NM @ tbd

4/5 – Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive

4/7 – Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s

4/8 – St Louis, MO @ Billiken Club (SLU) w/ Theodore

4/9 – Dayton, OH @ Canal St. Tavern w/ Motel Beds

More info, hi-res photos, links and more:  http://www.southeastengine.com

JON GLASER'S BOOK PARTY FEATURING PAUL RUDD & JON HAMM

Last night's book release party for Jon Glaser's My Dead Dad Was In ZZ Top was a huge success.  Loads of laughs and general hanging out good times.  Thanks to everyone who went and participated!  If you missed it, Paul Rudd and Jon Hamm were onhand to read from the book.  Enjoy -

GOLDENBOY FREE 'SLEEPWALKER' ALBUM STREAM, VIDEO & TOUR

GOLDENBOY are releasing their gorgeous new lp 'Sleepwalker' this week on Eenie Meenie Records and celebrating with a free Listening Party album stream all week at Spinner.com. Last week, the site featured the simply beautiful video for the album's title track as Video Of The Day which can be seen HERE

Led by Shon Sullivan (Spain, Elliott Smith) Goldenboy is also on a great West Coast tour now where they are showcasing new songs along with faves from Goldenboy's critically acclaimed 'Underneath The Radio' and 'Blue Swan Orchestra.'  Along the way, they've been having some fun with tour videos which you can watch HERE and  HERE.  A February 25th Record Release show at Hotel Cafe will welcome Goldenboy back home for a short time before the band heads out next month for more touring and shows at SXSW.  Hope to see you out there!



2/7 - Portland, OR @ Music Millenium in-store, 6pm
2/7 - Portland, OR @ East End
2/8 - Portland, OR @ The Knife Shop at Kelly's Olympian
2/9 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
2/10 - Bellingham, WA @ Green Frog
2/11 - Bellevue, WA @ Ground Zero
2/12 - Bozeman, MT @ Filling Station
2/14 - Denver, CO @ Bender's Tavern
2/15 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Triple Nickel Tavern
2/16 - Albuquerque, NM @ Low Spirits
2/17 - Phoenix, AZ @ Hard Rock Cafe
2/25 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Café *Record Release Show
3/9 - Tucson, AZ @ Skrappy's
3/13 - Arlington, TX @ Phil's
3/17 - Austin, TX @ Esther's Follies
3/31 - Philadelphia, PA @ Millcreek Tavern


"you'll fall head over heels for Goldenboy" - AustinTownHall

"you need to make sure to see it [Goldenboy band]"- Willamette Week

"Fans of Radiohead's spiraling and melodic duty-driven shoegaze will enjoy" - Examiner LA

"Sullivan might be considered the bearer of Smith's legacy, but he's actually a force of his own." - Flavorpill


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