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The Ugly Club, psychedelic indie-rock band from Union County, New Jersey will be making a stop on their 2 week tour in Nashville at the National Underground on Friday, March 10, 2012. The band is touring in support of their latest release, "Visions of Tall Girl" a short but sweet EP produced and released independently by the band.
The Ugly Club will be making stops in NJ, NC, TN, TX and CT with their main destination SXSW in sights. The band will be performing in various locations at the festival including March 16th at Bandpage HQ for the Big Picture Media showcase.
The Ugly Club can be found online at Itunes, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Bandcamp and other social networking sites where fans can find information on the group including music, videos, biographies, and tour dates.
We're a three piece from Brooklyn, We're DIY. We book it all. We play everywhere. Touring non-stop and on the red-eye. You can catch us at SXSW this March. You can catch us in your town if you tell us where that is. You can catch us online at www.lesracquet.com. You will hear about us, we are going to make that happen.
Best Regards from us to you
LES RACQUET
Max and the Wild Things have released a video for their new song, Wind Through the Window.
Alt-alt-country blues infused rock band, Max and the Wild Things, formed in Nashville in 2009. The band takes you on a Deloreanride through genres with rootsy finger-picked guitar and banjo, punk bass lines, an eclectic barrage of drum beats, and uke madness.
Last year Max and the Wild Things released their self-titled debut album. The album has received praise from the blogosphere on both sides of the Atlantic and many spins on college radio stations. Recorded onto 2 inch tape at Welcome to 1979 studio, the retro sound serves the collection of 'deceptively catchy songs'.
The follow up record, Neptune's Crown, is in the can. Wind Through the Window, the album's first single, has been unleashed and shows musical growth from the bands punk-country roots yet still captures the raw train off the tracks feel of the band's previous work. Neptune's Crown lands 2012.
J. Thoven's debut EP âOn the Road,â tells the soulful, lyrical tales of a grizzly drifter, disillusioned and off track, searching to find true meaning in his life. The spinner of J. Thoven's tales is Jake Pappas, former front man of Orange County folk rock band Janu and the Whalesharks. When the group parted ways, Jake found himself searching for a new beginning, and was ultimately drawn away from the palm trees and surf of California and heading towards Nashville, Tennessee, where he discovered J. Thoven among the ever-changing seasons and personalities that Music City brings to life.
âI wanted to experience all 4 seasons,â explains Jake. âI wanted to write about the snow, and the greenest trees you'll ever see. I wanted to experience solitude and new faces. Thus I moved, and I spent the first 6 months writing, and not even thinking about performing until I had new material. Nashville material.â
In January of 2011, Jake was compelled to share the traveler's legends wherever he could, and started as a one-man ensemble, with nothing but a kick drum, a guitar and his own voice to aid him.
âAfter months of practicing, I was confident people would like it; at least for it's freshness. I moved with the intention to stand out... I moved to start a new project, one that would blossom into a full band. But I knew I had to start it aloneâ¦â
After his first show, with no one on stage but himself, Jake could feel the momentum picking back up again. Encouraged by the interest crowds were showing in J. Thovenâs story, he made his way back to his home roots in Orange County and recorded his first official release under the travelerâs name.
âThe album is somewhat of a concept album,â says Jake, ânot intentionally, but the story of how they all play out fits as a sort of life journey.â
From the introspective âA Wash It Won't Make It Clean,â to the energetic trek of title track âOn the Road,â J. Thoven cuts through the winding roads of making mistakes and feeling lost in the crowd. The melodic first single off the EP, âCity Maze,â expresses that standstill moment within the chaos of bustling streets.
â'I got lost in the city maze, too much talking, no listening, loved the wrong things deliberately, I'll sell my old ways, to the fire ring'...There's a lot of confession in this songâ Jake says, âHe's self absorbed and ignoring what he knows is rightâ¦it's that moment where people try to figure things out on their own.â
Eventually, Jake says, the project will grow as J. Thoven stumbles on to more musicians to tell his story. For now, former Janu members have pitched in to fill in the gaps on the EP set to be released at the end of 2011.
Young Hines has been diligently working with producer Brendan Benson on his first LP. The two recorded at Welcome to 1979 Studios, and the new record is expected out early 2012. Young will be opening for the sold out Raconteurs' show November 13th in Atlanta, Ga @ The Tabernacle.
He is also the first artist on Brendan's new label, Readymade records. Keep up to date with what's going on, as more exciting news is to come!
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Catch the Steepwater Band live at The 5 Spot in Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 23!
Diamond Day Records is very proud to announce the release of The Steepwater Band's 5th full length studio album. CLAVA, was recorded this past March on the South Side of Chicago at the studio of the same name. Also known as a trinity of stars, CLAVA is a fitting name for the new record produced by the trio along with Colin Sipos, a young, up-and-coming producer/engineer who has worked with the critically acclaimed Iron & Wine and Califone. Sipos also recorded TSB's "The Stars Look Tonight/My Back Pocket" single and mixed "Live at the Double Door." With the perfect atmosphere in the studio, Clava finds the band hitting their stride both musically and creatively. The ten new songs feature some of their bluesiest, heaviest and most psychedelic tunes to date.
http://youtu.be/PcVY41cXNPQ
(Nashville, TN, September 2011) - Songwriter, Andrew Adkins is no stranger to trouble. He spent the past decade as part of the psychedelic/roots-rock band, Mellow Down Easy. "Nearly ten years on the road in a band like Mellow Down Easy can either kill you or really enlighten you," says Adkins. "We all waded through our share of demons, heartbreak, turmoil, good and bad times. Thankfully we were able to come out on the other side and be able to use those experiences to grow as artists and as individuals." MDE's unbridled road life did not stop Andrew and his band mates from encompassing a cult fan-base as well as garnering their share of acclaim. The band's last album, 2009's 'Cosmisutra' (Dualtone) was hailed as "the most original style in the last decade" and a "breath of fresh air" by critics from Outlaw Magazine, No Depression, Vintage Guitar, Rolling Stone and various other publications from around the World. After nearly a decade together Andrew suggested that the band go on an indefinite hiatus. "I decided it was time to try something else. I needed to break away and express myself in another way."
Adkins will release his first ever solo album, 'Troublesome, My Love' on September 6, 2011. "These are my songs, my heart and soul and my stories," explains Andrew. "This is the most personal music I have ever made in my life!" The album's first single, "A Little Bit of Mercy" is a sonically pleasing, uplifting, tour de soul. Look for the single to drop on the radio and internet in late July. Andrew is planning a string of solo, acoustic shows starting this Fall in support of 'Troublesome, My Love'. "I am really stoked to share this music with everyone," Adkins says. "This is the album I have always wanted to make."
- Bob Gelzner
By: Music City Roots: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen Band
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Music City Roots along with Frank Solivan and The Dirty Kitchen Band are throwing a party! Problem is we need YOUR house. Visit Music City Roots website to enter the contest. The winner will receive a party in their house with 25 of their friends. Frank will even cook dinner for everyone! The night ends with a private performance by Frank and The Dirty Kitchen Band. Not only is it a night to remember, it will be streamed live so EVERYONE can watch.
Winner must live within 75 miles of Nashville.
Nashville's Friday the 13th tradition! It's time once again for D. Striker's RR Party...
In 2011, Friday the 13th strikes only once and that's in the springtime on 5/13/11. This time RR will touch down at Foobar on Gallatin Rd and we hope to see you there.
The night of be sure to pick up a copy of the RR zine. Published every Friday the 13th since 1998, each RR is a round up of true life country music adventures and observations xeroxed to yellow paper. A fine addition to your coffee table, or the back of your toilet.
Most bands that succeed beyond the local level eventually do so with the aid of a manager. What does this person do, aside from collect a healthy cut of the money? We interviewed 2 NYC managers and 1 publicist with different experiences in the local scene to help us understand. by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
Protect Your Band's Name!
the name is what you are selling
The reputation and recognition of an artist's music is built around the artist's professional name, which is what consumers use to identify the artists they enjoy. Therefore, an individual artist or group pursuing a career in the music industry should take the necessary steps to protect his, her or its professional name. by Christopher R. Chase, Esq. - read the article.
College Radios Promotion
what can they do for your band?
In this day and age, we should be thankful that college radio still exists. While commercial frequencies pump the same boring playlists into every city, college radio provides unique, local voices to the airwaves and internet. - read the article by Liz Schroeter here.
Career Survival Guide
it's not just about the music
A music carreer IS all about surviving - at least in the early stages. This survival guide will help you think of different ways to keep your focus on building your brand and creating a path for success. If you think of yourself as your own small business, then the following information can become your personal marketing plan. - read on. - courtesy of BMI.
1. Recording: Home vs Studio
the question is: can YOU do it?
Indie producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red House Painters, American Music Club) analyzes pros and cons of recording the DIY way - read the article.
2. Choosing a Recording Studio
pick carefully + things to consider
What do you need to look for in a recording studio? In this article you'll find all the advice you need about equipment, engineers, rooms, rates, and ways of approaching the recording experience. by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
3. Planning Recordings
be prepared, have a budget
Steven Alvarado, a NYC studio manager provides precious advice on how to approach the recording of your CD. "When you enter the studio, have a plan. Map out what you want to accomplish each day so that you have a realistic idea of how much time you will need to complete your project. It's best to be as prepared as possible."by pdg - read the article.
4. Do You Need a Producer?
and: don't waste studio time!
Making a recording is a tangle of pragmatism, technology, alchemy and faith. As is the case with any creative venture, you cannot know what you'll get for your efforts until you go through the process; it's always a gamble. Having a plan and a budget can be really useful.by B. Kaphan - read the article.
5. Drums in the Studio
performance and recording tips
Drummers shouldn't miss this article! 4 Top NYC producers answer our questions on how to perform, hit, and tune the drums in recording situation. And... is your drummer tight and can he/she play to the click? by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
6. Ten Tips For Recording Guitars
from the pick to the amp
Recording guitars, although easy at first can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops. - by Shane O'Connor - read the article.
7. Recording Vocals
not as easy as you might think
Recording vocals might not seem alike the most challenging task when producing a CD, but this delicate and crucial process often ends up being quite draining and taking longer than expected - by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
8. Do You Need Mastering?
what it is and why it is!
Mastering is a process that not many emerging musicians are fully familiar with. One of the most succesfull NYC mastering engineer tells us all about this "secret" art.- by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
