Vents Magazine is premiering Starover Blue‘s Moneystealer in full — stream the EP and catch them on tour now!
8/25 San Francisco: Neck of the Woods
8/26 Fresno: Tioga Sequoia Brewing Co.
8/27 San Diego: Soda Bar
8/29 LA: Silverlake Lounge
8/30 Santa Barbara: Mercury Lounge
8/31 Las Vegas: Artiface
9/01 Sacramento: Fox & Goose
9/02 Davis: Sudwerk Dock store
9/03 Portland: Bunk Bar
Smile Politely features The Inn Keepers and their tour dates:
Folk and indie rockers The Inn Keepers have announced their winter tour. The band is touring in support of their new album, Didn’t Think I’d Get This Far, which was released in September of this year. This is the their first real swing around the Midwest, and it’ll take them through Illinois’ neighboring states and then down to Tennessee before they return to C-U for a set at The Accord.
RVA Magazine recommends tonight’s Illiterate Light show at The Camel!
RVA shows you must see this week:
The Harrisonburg-based duo has been grabbing attention lately with their high-energy live performances, and recent EP Earthworm certainly showcases some powerful songwriting, excellent instrumental technique, and memorably strong vocal harmonies. This band is sure to bring a smile to your face, and you should definitely give them the opportunity to do so!
Everyone knows that people go to Florida to die, but fewer people know that there are people who get born there too. Caught between the dualistic disenchanting scenes of Buffet cover bands and high school hardcore, a young Joshua Powell transplanted to the Midwest in pursuit of education and new art.
Now a loudening voice in the Indiana independent music community, Powell has carved out a niche in his new home by setting his hyper-literate lyrics to broad swaths of psych-folk and shedding the vocal affectations of a varied past.
The Great Train Robbery was born in Anderson, IN and named for a 1903 Western. The band serves as a revolving door of collaborating musicians to underscore Powell’s evolving craft and has independently released two EPs and two full-lengths since their inception in 2011. In the wake of the Appalachian-tinged folk record Man Is Born for Trouble, Joshua departed on a Kerouacian gypsy spree, touring back and forth across the country, playing six nights a week, and living in an old minivan. When he eventually returned to the Indiana town that molded his art, he laid down fibrous roots and refocused his energies into becoming a regional staple. Here, he began funneling his collected experiences into his most ambitious record yet, the newly-released Alyosha: a psychedelically-tinged electric folk album, spiritually informed by classic Russian literature and pressed to vinyl. Evoking comparisons to Sufjan Stevens and Neil Young, No Depression described Powell’s sound as “lushly-composed chamber folk…revival-in-the-river folk mysticism.”
As Powell and his transiently shifting backing band have extrapolated this sound, they have played over 400 shows, opened for such national acts as Mike Mains & the Branches, Seabird, and The Soil & the Sun, and played festivals like Indy Folk Fest (IN), Starry Night (IN,) Midpoint Music Fest (OH), and Lincoln Calling (NE).
TOUR DATES
3/11/16: Cincinnati, OH – The Comet
3/14/16: Columbus, OH – Woodlands Tavern
3/15/16: Baltimore, MD – Gallery 788
3/16/16: Longbranch, NJ – Brighton Bar
3/17/16: Washington DC – Treehouse Lounge
3/18/16: Philadelphia, PA – Grape Room
3/19/16: New York, NY – Rockwood Music Hall
“Outlier” by Those Manic Seas is today’s Song of the Day on The Daily Listening:
The band are heading out on a US tour to celebrate the release of their single and music video, “Outlier,” while they prepare new material for their debut full-length. Comprised of Daniel Medley, Drew Rollo, and Justin Jones in addition to the aforementioned Kilroy on vocals, this indie/art-rock fourpiece have been compared to the likes of MuteMath, The Killers and Interpol. If you’re not intrigued by now, something’s wrong.
The first thing people tend to notice when Richmond, VA post-punk/dance-rock band Those Manic Seas takes the stage is their lead singer Kilroy — at 9 feet tall, plastic, with a closed-circuit television for a head, he makes for an arresting figure. But once the “four” piece starts playing, the front-mannequin quickly fades as the focal point of Those Manic Seas. Beyond Kilroy’s cold smooth vocals — which Windy City Times praised for “the glacial beauty of his baritone [that] telegraphed bewilderment, vulnerability and fear” — lies a talented trio of humans delivering wire-tight post-punk grooves.
Those Manic Seas, who have drawn comparisons to bands such as MuteMath, The Killers, Interpol, and Broken Social Scene, put a lot of effort into honing a tight and compelling live show. Kilroy, who took a year to create, isn’t the only aspect of their live show that the band built. “We built and run our own light show (which the drummer controls live during the show),” drummer Daniel Medley told RVA Mag. “I want to create an emotion. [I] want people to…go home with a story. We want our set to be a manic ride, and we want to force the audience to challenge their relationship with the band during live shows.”
The band — comprised of Daniel Medley (drums, sampling), Drew Rollo (guitar, synths), and Justin Jones (keys), in addition to the aforementioned Kilroy on vocals — are on tour to celebrate the recent release of their new single “Outlier,” which Sound of Confusion called “a big song designed for big stages,” while they prepare for the release of their debut full length album, co-produced by Darren King, drummer of New Orleans-based alt-rock band MUTEMATH. In addition to King, the band is working with John Moran at Richmond’s Sound of Music Recording Studios for the new album.
See them on tour this Winter:
TOUR DATES
1/28: Richmond, VA – Balliceaux
1/29: Raleigh, NC – Slim’s
1/30: Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
1/31: Greensboro, NC – New York Pizza
2/1: Charlotte, NC – The Milestone
2/3: Asheville, NC – The Odditorium
2/5: Atlanta, GA – Under The Couch
2/6: Athens, GA – Flicker Bar
2/7: Knoxville, TN – Preservation Pub
2/8: Charleston, WV – The Empty Glass
2/9: Cincinnati, OH – Da Vida House
2/10: Louisville, KY – Third Street Dive
2/11: Huntsville, AL – Coppertop
2/12: Nashville, TN – The Basement
2/13: St. Louis, MO – The Demo
2/14: Champaign, IL – Undercut Collective
2/15: Chicago, IL – Township
2/17: Indianapolis, IN – Melody Inn
2/18: Pittsburgh, PA – Howler’s
2/19: Manhattan, NY – Arlene’s Grocery
2/20: New Brunswick, NJ – House show
2/22: Brooklyn, NY – Black Bear
2/23: Allentown, PA – Alternative Gallery
2/24: Philadelphia, PA – Bourbon and Branch
2/25: Harrisburg, PA – The Makespace
2/26: Baltimore, MD – Hippo Hut
2/28: Washington, DC – TBA
“In a city dominated by hip-hop and EDM, it’s tough for a band to cut through all the noise — even when it’s rocking out at 11 with buzzing guitars and hard-hitting drumming. Truth is, it takes songwriting chops and an engaging live show to snag the Magic City’s attention, no matter how loud you crank the amps. Duo Sean Wouters and Nicolas Espinosa have hit on the perfect combination of aggression and craft. Wouters, a Miami Beach native, and Espinosa, an Argentine who moved to Miami as a kid, met in elementary school and have spent years finding a musical groove together. Since 2009, they’ve played as Deaf Poets, bringing together garage rock and grunge for an oddly ’90s yet contemporary sound. The pair just wrapped up a small U.S. tour around the South and parts of the Midwest to celebrate the release of their debut full-length, 4150, an album featuring plenty of indie-rock goodness in cuts such as “Can’t Breathe” and “This Pain.” And with smaller indie labels always eying South Florida for the next big thing (see Surfer Blood and Jacuzzi Boys), it’s only a matter of time before someone picks up these guys. This is exactly the kind of racket that’s worth tuning out the DJ.” – Miami New Times, Best Band of 2014
TOUR DATES
Jan 22: Birmingham, AL – The Nick
Jan 23: Hattiesburg, MS – Nick’s Ale House
Jan 24: Lafayette, IN – The Spot Tavern
Jan 25: Milwaukee, WI – 4 Seasons Skatepark (Rock N Roll Skate Jam)
Jan 27: Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
Jan 28: Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Jan 29: Charlotte, NC – Evening Muse
Jan 30: West Palm Beach, FL – Respectables
New Music Michael has the new single from The Peculiar Pretzelmen, “Big Mary,” about the true story of Mary the elephant, who was publicly executed by hanging in 1916 after trampling one of her handlers. The song explores the mishandling of circus animals and the evolving morals and cruel standards of entertainment.
Catch them on tour now:
Jun 03 – Taos NM at Burger Stand
Jun 04 – Colorado Springs CO at Flux Capacitor
Jun 05 – Denver CO at Lions Lair
Jun 06 – Lake Hedke NE at Pondstock
Jun 07 – Wichita KS at Elbow Room
Jun 08 – Kearney NE at Gillies
Jun 10 – Spearfish SD at Killians
Jun 11 – Buffalo WY at Up In Smoke
Jun 12 – Casper WY at Wonder Bar
Jun 13 – Salt Lake City UT at Granary Row Concert Series
Jun 14 – Las Vegas NV at Huntridge
Bucket Full of Nails shares Seattle trio Tomten‘s upcoming tour dates and new single “Bitter Pill” b/w “Humdrum Doom Song”:
5/3/15: Seattle, WA – Barboza
5/5/15: Portland, OR – Portland State University
5/6/15: Portland, OR – Liquor Store
5/7/15: Davis, CA – Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
5/8/15: Oakland, CA – Awaken Cafe
5/9/15: San Francisco, Ca – Hemlock Tavern
5/11/15: Santa Cruz, CA – Crepe Place
5/13/15: Fresno, CA – Peeve’s
5/14/15: San Diego, CA – Sycamore Den
5/15/15: Los Angeles, CA – Ham & Eggs
5/17/15: Los Angeles, CA – Origami Records (In Store)
The Van Allen Belt are hitting the road this spring with their newest album Heaven On A Branch. TOAN Magazine has all of the dates, plus their video for “Different Storm”.
4/2: Chicago, IL – Hideout
4/3: Kansas City, MO – miniBar (sponsored by KC Psychfest)
4/4: Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum Arts Festival (Texas Lonestar Stage)
4/5: Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
4/7: Austin, TX – Cheer Up Charlies
4/8: San Antonio, TX – K23 Gallery
4/10: Montevallo, AL – Eclipse Coffee & Books
4/11: Atlanta, GA – The Drunken Unicorn
4/12: Nashville, TN – Betty’s
FROGBELLY AND SYMPHONY BLUE BRIGHT OW SLEEP US TOUR DATES:
28 Feb 2015: Pittsburgh, PA – People’s Warehouse
01 Mar 2015: Louisville, KY – Haymarket
02 Mar 2015: Tulsa, OK – SoundPony
03 Mar 2015: Lubbock, TX – Depot District Oyster Bar
04 Mar 2015: Albuquerque, NM – Duke City Sound Stage
05 Mar 2015: Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom
07 Mar 2015: Cedar City, UT – Busta Crack Shack
08 Mar 2015: Denver, CO – Lion’s Lair
10 Mar 2015: Chicago, IL – The Empty Bottle
11 Mar 2015: Cleveland, OH – Happy Dog
18 Mar 2015: Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade NYC
Mesiko are hitting the road to celebrate the recent release of their debut album Solar Door!
1/23/15: Austin, TX – Spider House Ballroom
1/30/15: San Marcos, TX – Triple Crown
2/5/15: Albuquerque, NM – Marble Brewery Westside Taproom
2/6/15: Flagstaff, AZ – Mia’s Lounge
2/7/15: Las Vegas, NV – Downtown Container Park
2/8/15: San Diego, CA – House show
2/10/15: Los Angeles, CA – Church of Fun
2/12/15: San Francisco, CA – TBA
2/13/15: Oakland, CA – TBA
2/14/15: Trinidad, CA – Trinidad Town Hall
2/15/15: Manzanita, OR – San Dune Pub
2/16/15: Portland, OR – The Ranger Station
2/17/15: Petaluma, CA – The Roaring Donkey
2/19/15: Salt Lake City, UT – TBA
2/20/15: Pinedale, WY – The Rock Rabbit
2/21/15: Laramie, WY – The Trading Post
2/23/15: Fort Collins, CO – TBA
2/24/15: Denver, CO – The Walnut Room
2/25/15: Las Cruces, NM – El Patio
2/26/15: Alpine, TX – Big Bend Brewing Co.
2/27/15: Austin, TX – The White Horse
1/9/15: Norman, OK – Blue Bonnet Bar
1/15/15: Norman, OK – The Deli
1/16/15: Dallas, TX – Ascension
1/17/15: Fort Worth, TX – Shipping and Receiving
1/29/15: Kansas City, MO – Riot Room
2/5/15: Hot Springs, AR – Maxine’s
2/27/15: Flagstaff, AZ – Mia’s Lounge
Catch Yankee Racers for a couple of regional shows before they head off to Europe with Christian Lee Hutson:
Friday, December 12 – Marion, IL – John Brown’s on the Square
Saturday, December 13 – Edwardsville, IL – Stagger Inn Again
11/21/14: Champaign, IL – Mike & Molly’s
11/22/14: Columbia, MO – Cafe Berlin
11/23/14: Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews
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11/2/14: Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
11/3/14: Norman, OK – Opolis
11/4/14: St. Louis, MO – Plush
11/5/14: Cincinnati, OH – MOTR Pub
11/6/14: Lexington, KY – The Green Lantern
11/7/14: Gambier, OH – Kenyon College, The Horn Gallery
11/8/14: Dayton, OH – Blind Bob’s
11/9/14: Pittsburgh, PA – Sofar house show
11/10/14: Harrisburg, PA – Clover Club
11/11/14: New York, NY – Glasslands
11/12/14: Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
11/13/14: Raleigh, NC – Neptunes
11/14/14: Asheville, NC – Jack of the Wood
11/15/14: Athens, GA – Caledonia Lounge
11/16/14: Jackson, MS – TBA
11/17/14: New Orleans, LA – Circle Bar
11/18/14: Beaumont, TX – Victoria House
11/19/14: Houston, TX – Walters
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Mesiko are releasing their debut full-length Solar Door on November 9th – check out the details at Pledge Music and see their masterful interrogation video, starring Michael Shannon.
MESIKO’s first full-length studio album, Solar Door, out on November 9th, is the outcome of the collective accomplishment of vigorous songwriting and a dedicated production team who set out to make something truly special. Produced by Sam Cohen (Yellowbirds, Apollo Sunshine) and engineered by Kevin Ratterman (Jim James, Andrew Bird, My Morning Jacket, Maserati) at his studio, LaLaLand, and mastered by Joe Lambert (Animal Collective, Kanye West, Cheap Trick), the album features collaborations with Sam Cohen, Kevin Ratterman, Annie Nero, Roadie Rodahaffer and Brian Schreck. Singer/guitarist Raquel Bell, guitarist David Marshall and drummer Ray Rizzo (co-founder of Louisville’s Motherlodge Festival who has lent his skills as a drummer to artists like Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Ben Folds) started playing together in late 2011. Mesiko has performed all over Brooklyn and Manhattan, at The Lebowski Fest in Louisville and Montreal’s Jazz Fest, and has played on bills with Jolie Holland, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Corporal, Mucca Pazza, Dawn Landes, Trixie Whitley and Catherine Irwin. Mesiko often hosts live musical events for the community at the People’s Garden in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and has made multiple appearances at Motherlodge Festival.
SOLAR DOOR TOUR DATES:
10/31/14: Bushwick, Brooklyn – People’s Garden
11/1/14: Brooklyn – Baby’s All Right
11/9/14: New York – Bowery Electric
11/10/14: Columbus, OH – Little Rock Bar
11/11/14: Chicago, IL – Gingerman Tavern
11/13/14: Birmingham, AL – The Syndicate Lounge
11/14/14: Nashville, TN – Betty’s Grill
11/15/14: Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
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MR NASTI and Seth Moore the Band fall tour dates:
10/30/14: St. Louis, MO – The Crack Fox
10/31/14: Murfreesboro, TN – Wall Street
11/1/14: Nashville, TN – Phat Bites
11/3/14: Springfield, MO – College St. Barcade
11/4/14: Branson, MO – Vintage Paris
11/5/14: Lawrence, KS – 8th St. Taphouse
11/7/14: Denver, CO – Deerpile
11/8/14: Colorado Springs, CO – TBA
11/10/14: Ames, IA – DG’s Taphouse
11/11/14: Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews
11/12/14: Cedar Falls, IA – The Octopus
11/13/14: Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s
11/14/14: Fairfield, IA – The Arbor Bar
11/15/14: Columbia, MO – Mojo’s
M.E.T.R.O.R.O.C.K. 7″ release tour
11/16/14: Kansas City, MO – Record Bar
11/17/14: Lawrence, KS – Eighth St. Taproom
11/18/14: Lincoln, NE – Duffy’s
11/20/14: Omaha, NE – Barley St. Tavern
11/21/14: St. Louis, MO – Heavy Anchor
11/22/14: Chicago, IL – Elbo Room
11/23/14: Terre Haute, IN – The Verge
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