The Diamond Center are headlining the Richmond Earth Day Festival!
From Richmond.com: “The annual Earth Day Festival is here and, wow, what an eclectic lineup, a true who’s who of Richmond’s musical elite. Have a particular genre of rock music you prefer? Well it’s sure to be covered today on Hull Street…and last, but not least, arguably the best band in Richmond, The Diamond Center, headline this wonderful Earth Day lineup.”
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Once A Pawn are celebrating Earth Day Nebraska-style, as featured performers for Earth Night at the Rococo Theatre, hosted by the Lincoln Earth Day Coalition.
From Hear Nebraska, “This event to celebrate Earth Day features an eco-art show, Ignite Lincoln and a sustainable fashion show, as well as performances from Lincoln staples Once A Pawn (pop-punk-political rock) and UUVVWWZ (Saddle Creek art-rockers). Great music for free — it doesn’t get more wallet-“sustainable” than that.” Check out the show – a Hear Nebraska Pink Noise, Vol. 12 pick of the week!
From the Daily Nebraskan, “Both bands are great local talents,” McKeone said. “They are also incredibly enthusiastic and fully supportive of the cause.”
(The event is also detailed at Lincoln.ne.gov)
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Peculiar Pretzelmen’s “Dirty Susan” closes out Monkey In the Cage podcast episode 27
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The Peculiar Pretzelmen are featured performers at STEAMFest in Atlanta, previewed in Boiler Room News, 92.9 Dave Radio in Atlanta, and AvondaleEstates.org
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Peculiar Pretzelmen perform “The Grackle” for Couch by Couchwest at The Stranger Factory in Albuqurque, NM.
Their performance is a staff pick by April Garcia and Erika Sloane and gets some attention in Folk Alley!
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The Styrofoam Drone reviews The Diamond Center’s new California/Bells 7″!
Both tracks included here last way past the five minute mark, coming together for a near 13 minute single that would certainly have destructive results in a live setting. Opening track “California” features a sea of fuzzy and swirling guitars, scattered carefully between the gorgeous and blissful vocals that sound masked by a glowing veil of smoke. As the track unfolds these guitars create a sort of unsettling strobe light texture which helps greatly intensify the dynamics as they go from big to small to big again. They do it all in a seamless manner, never missing a beat as these comprehensive songs are worth every last second…The same goes for the B-side track “Bells” which is even longer. The track features oddly twangy guitars and lysergic synthesizers, creating yet another subtly destructive treasure. Once you get started you will find yourself completely immersed for the 13 minute duration – you have been warned!
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In the aftermath of the 15th annual Mid Atlantic College Radio Conference, James Madison University’s The Breeze gives some highlights of the weekend (including The Diamond Center) and discusses the benefit of having student volunteers coming together as a community to make such a special event successful.
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The Van Allen Belt is hitting the road this spring and summer while the band preps their upcoming album, newly incorporating projected visuals into their live performance.
May 4th: Toledo, OH – Ottawa Tavern
May 5th: Ann Arbor, MI – Elks Pratt Lodge
May 6th: Oberlin, OH – Cat In The Cream Coffeehouse (Oberlin College)
May 12th: Columbus, OH – Kafe Kerouac
May 25th: Frederick, MD – Cafe Nola
May 26th: Morgantown, WV – 123 Pleasant Street
June 1st: Cincinnati, OH – Comet Bar
June 2nd: Hamilton, OH – Galaxy CDs
June 8th: Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Roboto Project
June 9th: Youngstown, OH – Lemon Grove Cafe
June 16th: Richmond, VA – The Cellar Door
June 20th: Scranton, PA – Vintage Theatre
June 21st: Brooklyn, NY – Goodbye Blue Monday
June 22nd: New York, NY – Lit Lounge
June 23rd: Philadelphia, PA – The Fire
June 30th: Pittsburgh, PA – Bloomfield Bridge Tavern
July 8th: New York, NY – Pianos
July 9th: Brooklyn, NY – Cameo Gallery
July 11th: Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox
July 19th: Charlottesville, VA – The Box
July 22nd: Youngstown, OH – Lemon Grove Cafe
July 26th: Erie, PA – Crooked I
Aug. 3rd: Columbus, OH – Till
Aug. 4th: Dayton, OH – Blind Bob’s
Aug. 9th: Pittsburgh, PA – 31st St. Pub
Aug. 11th: Youngstown, PA – Lemon Grove Cafe
Sep. 6th: Detroit, MI – Garden Bowl
Sep. 8th: Oberlin, OH – Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse
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Sirens of Decay on The Diamond Center’s latest track “California” off the new California/Bells 7″:
“‘California’ starts out sounding every bit of the Old West; a little dark and gloomy, a little sinister – midnight campfires, shadows cast everywhere by the full moon…When it comes to psych rock I’m not used to hearing vocals that are pleasing…normally they are just ‘fitting’. The Diamond Center, on the other hand, provides the game, set and match. This single is every bit of a lonely night in a crowded place – the atmosphere created by the band is second to none.”
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The Diamond Center plays Libertyfest in Philadelphia this weekend!
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The Diamond Center plays MACRoCK in Harrisonburg, Virginia this weekend!
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RVA Mag reviews The Diamond Center set at the SXSW Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie showcase and begins it thusly:
“The Diamond Center took the stage to close out the evening on the highest note possible. They delivered a 35 minute set in which they hosted their own Thursday Mass, transforming the restaurant patio into their personal sanctuary.”
// List of all tour dates //
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Fri. Apr. 6th: Flagstaff, AZ – Hotel Monte Vista Cocktail Lounge
Sat. Apr. 7th: Albuquerque, NM – Synchro Studio
Sat. Apr. 14th: Atlanta, GA – STEAMfest @ The Academy Theatre (Avondale Estates)
Sun. Apr. 15th: Knoxville, TN – Preservation Pub
Fri. Apr. 20th: St. Louis, MO – Atomic Cowboy
Sat. Apr. 21st: Kansas City, MO – Liquid 9
Sun. Apr. 22nd: Wichita, KS – Kirby’s Beer Store
Wed. Apr. 25th: Waco, TX – Legacy Cafe & Art Gallery
Sat. Apr. 28th: Tempe, AR – Tempe Tavern on Apache
Fri. May 18th: Paso Robles, CA – The Pour House
Fri. May 25th: Albany, OR – Calapooia Brew Co
Sat. May 26th: Salem, OR – Browns Lounge
Sun. May 27th: Portland, OR – TBA
Sat. June 9th: Culver City, CA – Cinemabar
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Download “Light Til Dark”, the 2nd single from Daymoths debut album Back In Time
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Daymoths are giving their dogs a breather in April and will be hitting the road again in May!
May 10: Des Moines, IA – The Gas Lamp
May 11: Omaha, NE – Barley St Tavern
May 12: Lincoln, NE – Knickerbockers
May 14: Kansas City, MO – recordBar
May 15: Columbia, MO – The Bridge
May 16: St. Louis, MO – Crack Fox
May 17: Chicago, IL – The Burlington
May 18: Milwaukee, WI – Franks Power Plant
May 19: Madison, WI – Dragonfly Lounge
May 20: Minneapolis, MN – Kitty Cat Klub
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Daymoths discuss touring as a duo, a musical history rooted in cello, and life choices in an interview with The Advance-Titan (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh).
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Sounds of RVA previews The Diamond Center’s 7″ release party and homecoming show at Steady Sounds in Richmond
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