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CITY NATIONAL GROVE OF ANAHEIM
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.
ON SALE Fri., June 1 at Noon
SHOW DATE Sat., Sept. 22 at 8:30 PM
TICKET PRICES $49.50 / $39.50
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THE GREEK THEATRE
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience
ON SALE Sat. June 2 at 10:00 AM
SHOW DATE Oct. 11 at 8:00 PM
TICKET PRICES $150.00 / $65.00 / $55.00 / $40.00 / $30.00
Andy
ON SALE NOW
SHOW DATE Aug. 4 at 8:00PM
TICKET PRICES $175.00 / $95.00 / $85.00 / $75.00 / $65.00 / $55.00 / $45.00 / $35.00 / $25.00
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SANTA BARBARA BOWL
311 and SLIGHTLY STOOPID
Plus special guest SOJA
ON SALE Sat., June 2 @ 11am
SHOW DATE Wed., August 29 at 5:30pm
TICKET PRICES $55.00 / $49.00 / $34.00
Alan Jackson
ON SALE Sat. June 2 at Noon
SHOW DATE Sat., July 28 at 7:00 PM
TICKET PRICES $89.00 / $79.00 / $63.00 / $49.00
Peter Gabriel (An Evening with)
ON SALE Sat. June 2 at 1:00 PM
SHOW DATE Tue., Oct. 9 at 7pm
TICKET PRICES $163.00 / $103.00 / $83.00 / $63.00
www.nederlanderconcerts.com
30 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba
Knott's to offer Latin Music Festival June 16
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Knott’s Berry Farm will be combining thrilling attractions with sizzling hot entertainment at this year’s Latin Music Festival on Saturday, June 16. This annual event brings together some of the most exciting Latin performers for a day filled with great music and exciting rides for the whole family.
Headlining this year’s event will be Angel & Khriz, one of the most sought after Puerto Rican duos. Their song “Muevela” was featured in the “Fast and the Furious” sound track. They are currently working on their 4th album “Los Internacionales.”
Also making their Knott’s Latin Music Festival debut is Naima Adedapo. Adedapo is known the world over after her appearance on the tenth season of American Idol where she placed in the top 11. Jennifer Lopez liked her “Raggae swag” but she is just as comfortable performing R&B and pop. Adedepo has recently signed a recording contract with Peak Records and her debut album will be coming out in March 2013.
Rounding out the day will be a an appearance by Bianka Romero performing with her band Norteno. All performances will take place in Knott’s historic Wagon Camp.
Knott’s Latin Music Festival is sponsored by Kraft Foods and is inlucluded with Knott’s Berry Farm Park admission. Guests can take advantage of special discounted Knott’s pricing online at www.knotts.com where they can purchase an all day regular Knotts admission for only $36.99 or a junior or senior admission (ages 3-11 and 62+) for only $26.99.
Headlining this year’s event will be Angel & Khriz, one of the most sought after Puerto Rican duos. Their song “Muevela” was featured in the “Fast and the Furious” sound track. They are currently working on their 4th album “Los Internacionales.”
Also making their Knott’s Latin Music Festival debut is Naima Adedapo. Adedapo is known the world over after her appearance on the tenth season of American Idol where she placed in the top 11. Jennifer Lopez liked her “Raggae swag” but she is just as comfortable performing R&B and pop. Adedepo has recently signed a recording contract with Peak Records and her debut album will be coming out in March 2013.
Rounding out the day will be a an appearance by Bianka Romero performing with her band Norteno. All performances will take place in Knott’s historic Wagon Camp.
Knott’s Latin Music Festival is sponsored by Kraft Foods and is inlucluded with Knott’s Berry Farm Park admission. Guests can take advantage of special discounted Knott’s pricing online at www.knotts.com where they can purchase an all day regular Knotts admission for only $36.99 or a junior or senior admission (ages 3-11 and 62+) for only $26.99.
Argentine Tango night in LA June 1
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Dance Downtown: Argentine Tango
Get ready for the beauty, passion, drama and excitement that is the Argentine Tango! On June 1, The Music Center Plaza will be alive with the sights and sounds of Argentina, featuring a live band with a bandoneón player and many dance instructors on hand to partner with and coach during lessons. Tango never looked so fun and easy to do! Celebrate the sheer joy of dancing at these FREE evenings that bring together live bands, DJs and you!
Spotlight Café, Pinot Grill and ‘Tinas Tacos will be open serving up delicious food and drinks. Make it a night out and join in on Downtown’s only open air dance floor. Every experience level is welcome!
WHEN:
Friday, June 1, 2012
6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Coming up:
Friday, June 15, 2012 – Line Dance & Two Step
Friday, June 29, 2012 – Bollywood/Bhangra
Friday, July 13, 2012 - Cumbia
. . . and many more!
WHERE:
Active Arts® at The Music Center’s Dance Downtown is held on The Music Center Plaza.
The Music Center is located at 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. Parking is available in the Music Center garage for $9 (evenings and weekends).
WHY:
Get your weekend started off right and enjoy a night under the twinkling lights of The Music Center Plaza. Pinot Grill and Spotlight Café will be open and serving delicious food and drinks. Meet other Angelenos who love to dance and learn new dance moves.
Get ready for the beauty, passion, drama and excitement that is the Argentine Tango! On June 1, The Music Center Plaza will be alive with the sights and sounds of Argentina, featuring a live band with a bandoneón player and many dance instructors on hand to partner with and coach during lessons. Tango never looked so fun and easy to do! Celebrate the sheer joy of dancing at these FREE evenings that bring together live bands, DJs and you!
Spotlight Café, Pinot Grill and ‘Tinas Tacos will be open serving up delicious food and drinks. Make it a night out and join in on Downtown’s only open air dance floor. Every experience level is welcome!
WHEN:
Friday, June 1, 2012
6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Coming up:
Friday, June 15, 2012 – Line Dance & Two Step
Friday, June 29, 2012 – Bollywood/Bhangra
Friday, July 13, 2012 - Cumbia
. . . and many more!
WHERE:
Active Arts® at The Music Center’s Dance Downtown is held on The Music Center Plaza.
The Music Center is located at 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. Parking is available in the Music Center garage for $9 (evenings and weekends).
WHY:
Get your weekend started off right and enjoy a night under the twinkling lights of The Music Center Plaza. Pinot Grill and Spotlight Café will be open and serving delicious food and drinks. Meet other Angelenos who love to dance and learn new dance moves.
The Toxic Avenger releases album
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French DJ and producer Simon Delacroix, better known as The Toxic Avenger, produces music that speaks to the darkest depths of the imagination, fusing a chilling mix of pulsing electronic music and crime scene noir. Following the release of two buzzed-about singles last year, The Toxic Avenger has unleashed his first full-length album, ANGST, today via Little Owl Recordings. Bursting with the sinister, genre-bending sound for which Delacroix is known, ANGST is now available on iTunes and all other digital retailers.
Album track “3,2,1” is a thumping, ghostly track that offers a glimpse into Toxic’s dark world with a shimmering ethereal breakdown.
ANGST opens with “Nu 1553,” an energetic track that takes listeners on a jolting ride with punctuating bursts of synth and an erratic beat. “Angst One” picks up right where the opening track leaves off before slowing into an eerie, unsettling swirl of strings that shriek with a sense of urgency and forewarning. “Alien Summer” is an electro-pop gem with airy guest vocals by Annie floating above a pulsating dance beat. Vocal melodies shine on “Never Stop,” with its infectious, anthem-like chorus hovering above layers of synth that cut through the silence like a knife. The North American version of ANGST also features special remixes of “3,2,1” by Beat Torrent and Equateur.
In addition to sharing stages with artists like Diplo, MSTRKRFT, Bloody Beetroots and Crystal Castles, The Toxic Avenger has made a name for himself remixing tracks by Ladytron, Benny Benasi, Chromeo and others. Stay tuned for more exciting news from The Toxic Avenger as he spreads his reign of terror across the US!
Album track “3,2,1” is a thumping, ghostly track that offers a glimpse into Toxic’s dark world with a shimmering ethereal breakdown.
ANGST opens with “Nu 1553,” an energetic track that takes listeners on a jolting ride with punctuating bursts of synth and an erratic beat. “Angst One” picks up right where the opening track leaves off before slowing into an eerie, unsettling swirl of strings that shriek with a sense of urgency and forewarning. “Alien Summer” is an electro-pop gem with airy guest vocals by Annie floating above a pulsating dance beat. Vocal melodies shine on “Never Stop,” with its infectious, anthem-like chorus hovering above layers of synth that cut through the silence like a knife. The North American version of ANGST also features special remixes of “3,2,1” by Beat Torrent and Equateur.
In addition to sharing stages with artists like Diplo, MSTRKRFT, Bloody Beetroots and Crystal Castles, The Toxic Avenger has made a name for himself remixing tracks by Ladytron, Benny Benasi, Chromeo and others. Stay tuned for more exciting news from The Toxic Avenger as he spreads his reign of terror across the US!
Support local music at Adam's Pack Station week of June 3
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Thank you to Wumbloozo Acoustic Band, Jime Van Booven, John Zipperer, Jeannie Willets, and Sandy Ross for entertaining us May 20th.
What a great time everyone had!
This coming Sunday, June 3 we have another amazing line up
12:00-2:00 Home Grown / Brian Guthrie
2:00-4:00 Chico’s Bails Bonds (Blues at its Best) www.chicosblues.com
4:00-5:30 Crown City Band (Ken Marcus) www.crowncityband.com
Come for a hike and stay for the music.
Or, just come on up for the music.
If you come up for the music and cannot find parking, please check with us. We are making a point of trying to squeeze everyone in.
Remember to check out our website (www.adamspackstation.com ) for a list of all our events.
Have a Great Day!
What a great time everyone had!
This coming Sunday, June 3 we have another amazing line up
12:00-2:00 Home Grown / Brian Guthrie
2:00-4:00 Chico’s Bails Bonds (Blues at its Best) www.chicosblues.com
4:00-5:30 Crown City Band (Ken Marcus) www.crowncityband.com
Come for a hike and stay for the music.
Or, just come on up for the music.
If you come up for the music and cannot find parking, please check with us. We are making a point of trying to squeeze everyone in.
Remember to check out our website (www.adamspackstation.com ) for a list of all our events.
Have a Great Day!
26 Mayıs 2012 Cumartesi
These United States announces summer tour, releasing new album
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Indie band These United States, who are originally from D.C. but now call Brooklyn and Carrboro home, are releasing their fifth album, which is self-titled, on June 12. A headlining tour will follow the release, including a show in the Triangle.
The band will play Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Thursday, July 5. The Henry Clay People will open. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketfly for $9.
Download or stream the songs "Dead & Gone" and "Born Young" from These United States below.
These United States - "Dead & Gone" (mp3)
These United States - "Born Young" (mp3)
These United States tour dates
05.24.12 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird Nightclub
05.25.12 - Columbia, MO - Mojo's
05.26.12 - Iowa City, IA - Gabe's
05.27.12 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
05.29.12 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
06.14.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's [Tickets]
06.15.12 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory [Tickets]
06.16.12 - Cambridge, MA - TT The Bears
06.17.12 - Providence, RI - The Speakeasy at Local 121
06.20.12 - Winooski, VT - The Monkey House [Tickets]
06.21.12 - Albany, NY - Valentines
06.22.12 - Toronto, Ontario, CAN - The Garrison
06.23.12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Brillobox
06.24.12 - Cincinnati, OH - Motr Pub
06.27.12 - Louisville, KY - Waterfront Wednesday
06.28.12 - Nashville, TN - The Basement
06.30.12 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
07.01.12 - Knoxville, TN - Barley Tap Room
07.03.12 - Asheville, NC - Emerald Lounge
07.04.12 - Charlotte, NC - US National Whitewater Center
07.05.12 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 [Tickets]
07.06.12 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
07.07.12 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
07.18.12 - Chicago, IL - Schubas
07.20.12 - Madison, WI - Terrace at the University of Wisconsin
07.21.12 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
Indie band These United States, who are originally from D.C. but now call Brooklyn and Carrboro home, are releasing their fifth album, which is self-titled, on June 12. A headlining tour will follow the release, including a show in the Triangle.The band will play Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Thursday, July 5. The Henry Clay People will open. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketfly for $9.
Download or stream the songs "Dead & Gone" and "Born Young" from These United States below.
These United States - "Dead & Gone" (mp3)
These United States - "Born Young" (mp3)
These United States tour dates
05.24.12 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird Nightclub
05.25.12 - Columbia, MO - Mojo's
05.26.12 - Iowa City, IA - Gabe's
05.27.12 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
05.29.12 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
06.14.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's [Tickets]
06.15.12 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory [Tickets]
06.16.12 - Cambridge, MA - TT The Bears
06.17.12 - Providence, RI - The Speakeasy at Local 121
06.20.12 - Winooski, VT - The Monkey House [Tickets]
06.21.12 - Albany, NY - Valentines
06.22.12 - Toronto, Ontario, CAN - The Garrison
06.23.12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Brillobox
06.24.12 - Cincinnati, OH - Motr Pub
06.27.12 - Louisville, KY - Waterfront Wednesday
06.28.12 - Nashville, TN - The Basement
06.30.12 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
07.01.12 - Knoxville, TN - Barley Tap Room
07.03.12 - Asheville, NC - Emerald Lounge
07.04.12 - Charlotte, NC - US National Whitewater Center
07.05.12 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 [Tickets]
07.06.12 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
07.07.12 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
07.18.12 - Chicago, IL - Schubas
07.20.12 - Madison, WI - Terrace at the University of Wisconsin
07.21.12 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
Archers of Loaf tour film screening at the Cradle
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It's a big week in news from the Archers of Loaf camp. We just told you about the final two remastered albums which are set to be released in August, and now the band's tour documentary What Did You Expect? - The Archers of Loaf Live at the Cat's Cradle is set for its North Carolina premiere.
The film by by Gorman Bechard documents Archers of Loaf's two-night stand at the Cat's Cradle last August and also includes interviews with the band. It will be screened at the club on Saturday, July 7. Tickets will be on sale soon via Etix for $6.
Check out the trailer for the film below which captures the ferocity of the band as well as the dimly lit Cradle in all its glory.
It's a big week in news from the Archers of Loaf camp. We just told you about the final two remastered albums which are set to be released in August, and now the band's tour documentary What Did You Expect? - The Archers of Loaf Live at the Cat's Cradle is set for its North Carolina premiere.The film by by Gorman Bechard documents Archers of Loaf's two-night stand at the Cat's Cradle last August and also includes interviews with the band. It will be screened at the club on Saturday, July 7. Tickets will be on sale soon via Etix for $6.
Check out the trailer for the film below which captures the ferocity of the band as well as the dimly lit Cradle in all its glory.
Phil Cook, Jack the Radio & Big Fat Gap to play free Indy show in Durham
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To celebrate the annual The Independent's Best of the Triangle winners for 2012, the publication is throwing a free party in downtown Durham on Saturday, June 9.
The event will be at the American Tobacco Campus and will feature performances by Phil Cook and His Feet, Jack the Radio and Big Fat Gap. There will be food and other items for sale from local businesses who are Best of the Triangle finalists.
Things will get started at 4 p.m and run until 11 p.m.
To celebrate the annual The Independent's Best of the Triangle winners for 2012, the publication is throwing a free party in downtown Durham on Saturday, June 9.The event will be at the American Tobacco Campus and will feature performances by Phil Cook and His Feet, Jack the Radio and Big Fat Gap. There will be food and other items for sale from local businesses who are Best of the Triangle finalists.
Things will get started at 4 p.m and run until 11 p.m.
Man Man announces June tour, coming to Durham
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Philadelphia indie rockers Man Man are hitting the road in June supporting their latest album Life Fantastic, released last May.
The tour is currently scheduled to wrap up at Motorco Music Hall in Durham on Sunday, June 17. Raleigh Moncrief will open. Tickets are on sale now HERE for $12.
Check out a bunch of young, leather-clad hooligans causing trouble in the music video for "Piranhas Club" from Life Fantastic below.
Man Man tour dates
06.01.12 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club [Tickets]
06.02.12 - Albany, NY - Valentine’s Music Hall
06.03.12 - Hudson, NY - Club Helsinki
06.04.12 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell’s [Tickets]
06.05.12 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
06.06.12 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
06.07.12 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
06.08.12 - Greensboro, NC - Blind Tiger
06.09.12 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle
06.11.12 - Orlando, FL - The Social [Tickets]
06.12.12 - Tampa, FL - The Crowbar
06.13.12 - Gainesville, FL - Double Down
06.14.12 - Augustine, FL - Café Eleven
06.15.12 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
06.16.12 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West [Tickets]
06.17.12 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall [Tickets]
Philadelphia indie rockers Man Man are hitting the road in June supporting their latest album Life Fantastic, released last May.The tour is currently scheduled to wrap up at Motorco Music Hall in Durham on Sunday, June 17. Raleigh Moncrief will open. Tickets are on sale now HERE for $12.
Check out a bunch of young, leather-clad hooligans causing trouble in the music video for "Piranhas Club" from Life Fantastic below.
Man Man tour dates
06.01.12 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club [Tickets]
06.02.12 - Albany, NY - Valentine’s Music Hall
06.03.12 - Hudson, NY - Club Helsinki
06.04.12 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell’s [Tickets]
06.05.12 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
06.06.12 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
06.07.12 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
06.08.12 - Greensboro, NC - Blind Tiger
06.09.12 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle
06.11.12 - Orlando, FL - The Social [Tickets]
06.12.12 - Tampa, FL - The Crowbar
06.13.12 - Gainesville, FL - Double Down
06.14.12 - Augustine, FL - Café Eleven
06.15.12 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
06.16.12 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West [Tickets]
06.17.12 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall [Tickets]
New music from Redd Kross - "Researching the Blues"
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We told you a few weeks ago that Merge Records will be releasing Red Cross' first new album in 15 years on August 7 title Researching the Blues. Now we have some music from the album to share with you.
Stream blistering title track from Researching the Blues below or head to Soundcloud to download it.
There are still no tour dates to share with you yet, but Merge bands tend to stop in the Triangle, except for one big exception, so we'll let you know when they're coming our way.
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| Photo by Jon Krop |
Stream blistering title track from Researching the Blues below or head to Soundcloud to download it.
There are still no tour dates to share with you yet, but Merge bands tend to stop in the Triangle, except for one big exception, so we'll let you know when they're coming our way.
23 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba
Knott's launches collector pin trading program May 25
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Starting May 25, Knott’s Berry Farm will be enticing collectors and Knott’s Berry Farm fans to the park with the launch of their first ever collector pin trading program. Pin collecting and trading dates back to 1896 to the Summer Olympic Games in Greece where Olympians traded pins as a way to meet and greet athletes from other countries.
Knott’s initial series, which will be released on Memorial Day weekend, will consist of 31 different designs that will include the Peanuts collection and the Knott’s collection, both will feature seasonal events, rides, attractions and characters that are uniquely Knott’s. New pins will be released weekly and will range in price from $6.99 to $9.99.
Knott’s Official Trading Pins will have two classifications, pins that can be purchased in one of Knott’s designated retail locations throughout the theme park and “branded” pins that can be only be acquired by trading with Knott’s Berry Farm team members. All trading pins feature the official Knott’s Pin Trading logo embossed on the back. The “branded” pins will carry an additional identification, Snoopy’s paw print on the front of the pin. All pins will be limited editions. Pin purchases will be limited to 2 pins per style per day.
Knott’s will also be offering their Season Pass Holders a special starter kit (limit one per Season Pass Holder) that will include a lanyard, Season Pass holder and a special Season Pass pin for only $5.
For more information on all Knott’s has to offer, visit www.knotts.com
Knott’s initial series, which will be released on Memorial Day weekend, will consist of 31 different designs that will include the Peanuts collection and the Knott’s collection, both will feature seasonal events, rides, attractions and characters that are uniquely Knott’s. New pins will be released weekly and will range in price from $6.99 to $9.99.
Knott’s Official Trading Pins will have two classifications, pins that can be purchased in one of Knott’s designated retail locations throughout the theme park and “branded” pins that can be only be acquired by trading with Knott’s Berry Farm team members. All trading pins feature the official Knott’s Pin Trading logo embossed on the back. The “branded” pins will carry an additional identification, Snoopy’s paw print on the front of the pin. All pins will be limited editions. Pin purchases will be limited to 2 pins per style per day.
Knott’s will also be offering their Season Pass Holders a special starter kit (limit one per Season Pass Holder) that will include a lanyard, Season Pass holder and a special Season Pass pin for only $5.
For more information on all Knott’s has to offer, visit www.knotts.com
Keno O'Malley in Altadena June 10
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The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, CA.
Phone For Reservations: (626) 798-6236
www.coffeegallery.com
KEN O'MALLEY . . . "Ireland's Emigrants and the Atlantic Crossing"
From the creaking boards of the decks of the "coffin ships" of the Famine years of the 1840's to the transatlantic liners of the mid 20th century, the story of Ireland's people leaving home is brought to life in story and song by Ken O'Malley, himself an emigrant in the 1970's. The "American Wake" was a farewell to those who left Ireland's shores, never to return. The New World waited, though not always with the outstretched hand of welcome. Nonetheless, the Irish survived and with tenacity they built their future and that of their new land.
Dublin born Ken O’Malley's rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence have delighted audiences for over thirty years."He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad, playing a solo on the mandolin, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland, Ken O’Malley is all-in, wide open to the world, and as true as an arrow’s flight. Ken’s fine tenor voice could carry him through a show all alone, but he backs himself beautifully on guitar and mandolin. . . .His wonderful wit and good humor draw us in and carry us along, and the beauty of his songs, both traditional and original, fills us with irresistible joy."
With songs in both English and Irish Gaelic, a Ken O'Malley performance is suitable for all ages and has something for everyone. As one longtime fan says, “the songs Ken sings touch all of us, Irish or not, to the very core of the human heart”. Web Page: http://www.kenomalley.com
Sunday, June 10...Matinee. Show Time: 3:00 P.M. Tix: $18.
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, CA.
Phone For Reservations: (626) 798-6236
www.coffeegallery.com
KEN O'MALLEY . . . "Ireland's Emigrants and the Atlantic Crossing"
From the creaking boards of the decks of the "coffin ships" of the Famine years of the 1840's to the transatlantic liners of the mid 20th century, the story of Ireland's people leaving home is brought to life in story and song by Ken O'Malley, himself an emigrant in the 1970's. The "American Wake" was a farewell to those who left Ireland's shores, never to return. The New World waited, though not always with the outstretched hand of welcome. Nonetheless, the Irish survived and with tenacity they built their future and that of their new land.
Dublin born Ken O’Malley's rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence have delighted audiences for over thirty years."He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad, playing a solo on the mandolin, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland, Ken O’Malley is all-in, wide open to the world, and as true as an arrow’s flight. Ken’s fine tenor voice could carry him through a show all alone, but he backs himself beautifully on guitar and mandolin. . . .His wonderful wit and good humor draw us in and carry us along, and the beauty of his songs, both traditional and original, fills us with irresistible joy."
With songs in both English and Irish Gaelic, a Ken O'Malley performance is suitable for all ages and has something for everyone. As one longtime fan says, “the songs Ken sings touch all of us, Irish or not, to the very core of the human heart”. Web Page: http://www.kenomalley.com
Sunday, June 10...Matinee. Show Time: 3:00 P.M. Tix: $18.
Pasadena Kennel Club dog shows June 2 and 3
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The Kennel Club of Pasadena, along with the City of Pasadena are proud to announce their 103rd annual AKC recognized Dog Shows on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd with judging from 8:00 a.m until after 4:00 p.m at Brookside Park, adjacent to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
An “Orientation to Dog Shows” and tour of the show grounds will be held at 10:00 a.m on both days.
More than 60 different breeds will be entered and approximately 1500 dogs will be shown each day in one or more of the categories: Conformation , Rally, Agility or Obedience.
There will be 17 vendors of dog-related merchandise to peruse and food will also be available for purchase.
Come out and see some of the best dogs in the country compete for top honors.
The entrance fee is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors (60+) and children 2-12 years old. Parking is free.
For additional information about specific breeds being shown, their judging times or other questions, please call Jack Bradshaw on 323 427-0136 or check the Website www.jbradshaw.com.
An “Orientation to Dog Shows” and tour of the show grounds will be held at 10:00 a.m on both days.
More than 60 different breeds will be entered and approximately 1500 dogs will be shown each day in one or more of the categories: Conformation , Rally, Agility or Obedience.
There will be 17 vendors of dog-related merchandise to peruse and food will also be available for purchase.
Come out and see some of the best dogs in the country compete for top honors.
The entrance fee is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors (60+) and children 2-12 years old. Parking is free.
For additional information about specific breeds being shown, their judging times or other questions, please call Jack Bradshaw on 323 427-0136 or check the Website www.jbradshaw.com.
Central Coast Oyster Festival announces music lineup for June 16
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While the focus at the inaugural Central Coast Oyster Festival is definitely the world-renowned oysters of Morro Bay, an impressive and widely varied line-up of headlining bands is also scheduled to perform, including viral internet sensation, Walk Off The Earth.
The multi-talented Canadian indie band, whose cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” is performed by five musicians on one guitar, has dominated YouTube with over 100 million hits, and has been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Walk Off The Earth was recently signed to Columbia Records and will perform at the Central Coast Oyster Festival as part of its 2012 international tour.
“We are so lucky to have attracted the likes of Walk Off The Earth,” said Jacqueline Delaney, Marketing and Sales Director for OPTIONS Family of Services. “They will complement the Oyster Festival’s off-beat, high-end culture nicely.”
Also performing as part of the Oyster Festival’s full-day entertainment schedule is Bay Area progressive bluegrass band, Hot Buttered Rum, which has performed at such exclusive festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and South by Southwest. The San Francisco Chronicle has said of the band, “Few things rejuvenate the soul like a warm fireside drink after an exhausting day in the snow. Hot Buttered Rum has that effect.”
Local live electronic dance music group TROPO will also bring its high energy to the Central Coast Oyster Festival. The band features a unique blend of violin, percussion, spectral pads, and bass that produces a vibe both tribal and urban. TROPO’s atmospheric sound regularly draws a crowd of hoopers and fire dancers that will attend this event and perform, complemented by art installations from annual Burning Man hooping posse, Spin Cycle. Local group The Neon Russell Band is also scheduled to perform its own brand of “redneck blues” and obscure covers.
Tickets for this full-day experience of all things authentically Central Coast are $20 and are available at www.CentralCoastOysterFestival.org. The first annual Central Coast Oyster Festival is sponsored by the Morro Bay Oyster Company, the Morro Bay Golf Course, the City of Morro Bay, Tap It Brewing, Element Solar, KRUSH Radio, New Times, The Cities of Los Osos/Baywood Park, Cayucos Abalone Farm, Guerrilla Gardening Club, and ECO Rotary for a Zero Waste Event.
The Central Coast Oyster Festival is a celebration of local oysters to benefit OPTIONS Family of Services, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve their goals, dreams and rightful place as full citizens of their communities. The Festival features the delectable oysters of the Morro Bay Oyster Company and fresh local produce in the hands of the area’s best chefs, paired with award-winning local wine, beer, and spirits. In addition, the event includes a spirited oyster-shucking competition, live entertainment, and an enticing “Aphrodisiac Lounge.” The first annual Central Coast Oyster Festival is scheduled for June 16 from 12-8 P.M. at the Morro Bay Golf Course.
For tickets or more information, please visit www.CentralCoastOysterFestival.org.
The multi-talented Canadian indie band, whose cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” is performed by five musicians on one guitar, has dominated YouTube with over 100 million hits, and has been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Walk Off The Earth was recently signed to Columbia Records and will perform at the Central Coast Oyster Festival as part of its 2012 international tour.
“We are so lucky to have attracted the likes of Walk Off The Earth,” said Jacqueline Delaney, Marketing and Sales Director for OPTIONS Family of Services. “They will complement the Oyster Festival’s off-beat, high-end culture nicely.”
Also performing as part of the Oyster Festival’s full-day entertainment schedule is Bay Area progressive bluegrass band, Hot Buttered Rum, which has performed at such exclusive festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and South by Southwest. The San Francisco Chronicle has said of the band, “Few things rejuvenate the soul like a warm fireside drink after an exhausting day in the snow. Hot Buttered Rum has that effect.”
Local live electronic dance music group TROPO will also bring its high energy to the Central Coast Oyster Festival. The band features a unique blend of violin, percussion, spectral pads, and bass that produces a vibe both tribal and urban. TROPO’s atmospheric sound regularly draws a crowd of hoopers and fire dancers that will attend this event and perform, complemented by art installations from annual Burning Man hooping posse, Spin Cycle. Local group The Neon Russell Band is also scheduled to perform its own brand of “redneck blues” and obscure covers.
Tickets for this full-day experience of all things authentically Central Coast are $20 and are available at www.CentralCoastOysterFestival.org. The first annual Central Coast Oyster Festival is sponsored by the Morro Bay Oyster Company, the Morro Bay Golf Course, the City of Morro Bay, Tap It Brewing, Element Solar, KRUSH Radio, New Times, The Cities of Los Osos/Baywood Park, Cayucos Abalone Farm, Guerrilla Gardening Club, and ECO Rotary for a Zero Waste Event.
The Central Coast Oyster Festival is a celebration of local oysters to benefit OPTIONS Family of Services, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve their goals, dreams and rightful place as full citizens of their communities. The Festival features the delectable oysters of the Morro Bay Oyster Company and fresh local produce in the hands of the area’s best chefs, paired with award-winning local wine, beer, and spirits. In addition, the event includes a spirited oyster-shucking competition, live entertainment, and an enticing “Aphrodisiac Lounge.” The first annual Central Coast Oyster Festival is scheduled for June 16 from 12-8 P.M. at the Morro Bay Golf Course.
For tickets or more information, please visit www.CentralCoastOysterFestival.org.
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PASADENA, MAY ART MARKET - THE MAJESTICAL ROOF
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, May 27
The Majestical Roof is Pasadena's artist enclave - featuring top local artists - no name brands at this venue. If your looking for something unique and one of a kind, this Art Market is for you.
The Art Market is located at 88 N. Fair Oaks Avenue between Holly and Union Street (In the Courtyard).
There will be a number of artist vendors and local creatives around. Grab your morning coffee, bring the dog and the family and come check it out
If you have questions contact us at 626 844-8886 or visit www.themajesticalroof.com
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, May 27
The Majestical Roof is Pasadena's artist enclave - featuring top local artists - no name brands at this venue. If your looking for something unique and one of a kind, this Art Market is for you.
The Art Market is located at 88 N. Fair Oaks Avenue between Holly and Union Street (In the Courtyard).
There will be a number of artist vendors and local creatives around. Grab your morning coffee, bring the dog and the family and come check it out
If you have questions contact us at 626 844-8886 or visit www.themajesticalroof.com
17 Mayıs 2012 Perşembe
Tom Whalen for Hector Salamanca Breaking Bad poster on sale NOW
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As we approach the new season of "Breaking Bad," to celebrate and honor a show truly kept alive by its fan community, 16 of the top artists and graphic designers have been commissioned to create screenprints depicting some of the series' most memorable scenes, characters and shocking moments. These screenprints are hand-pulled, each its own individual work of art, in an edition of just 300, with only 200 available to the public through this project. Once the edition is sold out, they will never be printed again. Breaking Bad is hands down one of the the best shows on television, if not the best, and what better way to celebrate the show than with these affordable, and very limited, art pieces for your walls.
Tom Whalen poster is 18 x 24
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As we approach the new season of "Breaking Bad," to celebrate and honor a show truly kept alive by its fan community, 16 of the top artists and graphic designers have been commissioned to create screenprints depicting some of the series' most memorable scenes, characters and shocking moments. These screenprints are hand-pulled, each its own individual work of art, in an edition of just 300, with only 200 available to the public through this project. Once the edition is sold out, they will never be printed again. Breaking Bad is hands down one of the the best shows on television, if not the best, and what better way to celebrate the show than with these affordable, and very limited, art pieces for your walls.Tom Whalen poster is 18 x 24
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Yep Roc announces three day 15th anniversary festival in Carrboro
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Haw River based Yep Roc Records (which will move to Hillsborough later this year) is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year and will be celebrating with a big three-day bash at the Cat's Cradle this October dubbed YR15.
The event will take place on October 11-13 and feature some of Yep Roc's biggest acts including Nick Lowe, Fountains of Wayne, Robyn Hitchcock, Sloan, Eleni Mandell, Liam Finn, Chatham County Line, Minus 5 and many more. Check out the current lineup below which is expected to grow as the fall draws nearer.
There will also be a special pre-festival party at Local 506 on October 10 available to those who buy a special pass (limited to 100) which will feature Lost Straightjackets, The Fleshtones, Southern Culture on the Skids and Countdown Quartet. Other benefits of the pass include access to a private reception with Yep Roc artists at the West End Wine Bar on October 12 and a "star-studded" recording session hosted by Chris Stamey and Scott McCaughey.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18 HERE. There's no word on the prices yet.
We'll keep you updated with new information about this exciting festival as it becomes available. Be sure to follow us on the social media network of your choice which you can find in the links list in the right column.
Lineup
Nick Lowe
Los Straightjackets
Chuck Prophet
Dave Alvin
Fountains of Wayne
Robyn Hitchcock
Sloan
Eleni Mandell
Liam Finn
Cheyenne Marie Mize
The Sadies
John Doe
Jim White
Chatham County Line
Mayflies USA
Minus 5
John Wesley Harding
Haw River based Yep Roc Records (which will move to Hillsborough later this year) is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year and will be celebrating with a big three-day bash at the Cat's Cradle this October dubbed YR15.The event will take place on October 11-13 and feature some of Yep Roc's biggest acts including Nick Lowe, Fountains of Wayne, Robyn Hitchcock, Sloan, Eleni Mandell, Liam Finn, Chatham County Line, Minus 5 and many more. Check out the current lineup below which is expected to grow as the fall draws nearer.
There will also be a special pre-festival party at Local 506 on October 10 available to those who buy a special pass (limited to 100) which will feature Lost Straightjackets, The Fleshtones, Southern Culture on the Skids and Countdown Quartet. Other benefits of the pass include access to a private reception with Yep Roc artists at the West End Wine Bar on October 12 and a "star-studded" recording session hosted by Chris Stamey and Scott McCaughey.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18 HERE. There's no word on the prices yet.
We'll keep you updated with new information about this exciting festival as it becomes available. Be sure to follow us on the social media network of your choice which you can find in the links list in the right column.
Lineup
Nick Lowe
Los Straightjackets
Chuck Prophet
Dave Alvin
Fountains of Wayne
Robyn Hitchcock
Sloan
Eleni Mandell
Liam Finn
Cheyenne Marie Mize
The Sadies
John Doe
Jim White
Chatham County Line
Mayflies USA
Minus 5
John Wesley Harding
Merle Haggard announces summer shows with Kris Kristofferson
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Country legend Merle Haggard will be on the road much of the year touring in support of his latest album Working in Tennessee. A few of the shows will also feature country icon Kris Kristofferson, and the Triangle was lucky enough to land one of the gigs.
The pair will play the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary on Tuesday, August 7. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via Etix for $39.50 or $59.50.
Check out the duo performing the Haggard classic "Mama Tried" below. The video is out of focus, but it sounds fantastic.
Merle Haggard tour dates
05.23.12 - Visalia, CA - Visalia Fox Theatre
05.23.12 - Visalia, CA - Visalia Fox Theatre
05.24.12 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
05.25.12 - North Las Vegas, NV - Dallas Event Center @ Texas Station Casino
05.26.12 - Wendover, NV - Peppermill Casino
05.27.12 - Sparks, NV - John Ascuaga’s Nugget / Rose Ballroom
05.29.12 - Butte, MT - Butte Civic Center
05.30.12 - Billings, MT - Alberta Bair Theater
06.01.12 - Grand Ronde, OR - Spirit Mountain Casino
06.02.12 - Lewiston, ID - Clearwater River Casino
06.03.12 - Snoqualmie, WA - Snoqualmie Casino
06.21.12 - Amarillo, TX - Civic Center Auditorium
06.22.12 - Durant, OK - Choctaw Events Center
06.23.12 - Branson, MO - Tri Lakes Center
06.24.12 - Saint Charles, MO - Family Arena
06.26.12 - Greenwood, AR - Greenwood Performing Arts Center
06.27.12 - Texarkana, TX - Perot Theatre
06.28.12 - Winnie, TX - Nutty Jerry’s
06.29.12 - Austin, TX - Riverbend Centre
06.30.12 - Ft. Worth, TX - Billy Bobs Texas
07.21.12 - Deadwood, SD - Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center
07.22.12 - Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Frontier Days
07.24.12 - Clear Lake, IA - Surf Ballroom & Museum
07.25.12 - Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre *
07.27.12 - Manistee, MI - Little River Casino Resort
07.28.12 - Huntington, WV - SMG Big Sandy Superstore Arena
07.29.12 - Portsmouth, VA - NTELOS Wireless Pavilion *
07.31.12 - Columbus, OH - Ohio State Fair
08.01.12 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theater [Tickets]
08.03-04.12 - Harris, MI - Island Resort & Casino
08.07.12 - Cary, NC - Koka Booth Amphitheatre *
08.08.12 - Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium *
08.09.12 - Renfro Valley, KY - New Barn – Renfro Valley
08.10.12 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Botanical Garden
08.11.12 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
08.28.12 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
08.29.12 - Pueblo, CO - Colorado State Fair
08.30.12 - Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads Saloon
08.31.12 - DuQuoin, IL - DuQuoin State Fair
09.01.12 - Hurricane Mills, TN - Loretta Lynn Ranch
09.20.12 - Highland, CA - San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
09.19.12 - Visalia, CA - Fox Theatre [Tickets]
09.22.12 - Northridge, CA - Valley Performing Arts Center
12.07-08.12 - Las Vegas, NV - Golden Nugget Showroom
* w/ Kris Kristofferson
Country legend Merle Haggard will be on the road much of the year touring in support of his latest album Working in Tennessee. A few of the shows will also feature country icon Kris Kristofferson, and the Triangle was lucky enough to land one of the gigs.The pair will play the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary on Tuesday, August 7. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via Etix for $39.50 or $59.50.
Check out the duo performing the Haggard classic "Mama Tried" below. The video is out of focus, but it sounds fantastic.
Merle Haggard tour dates
05.23.12 - Visalia, CA - Visalia Fox Theatre
05.23.12 - Visalia, CA - Visalia Fox Theatre
05.24.12 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
05.25.12 - North Las Vegas, NV - Dallas Event Center @ Texas Station Casino
05.26.12 - Wendover, NV - Peppermill Casino
05.27.12 - Sparks, NV - John Ascuaga’s Nugget / Rose Ballroom
05.29.12 - Butte, MT - Butte Civic Center
05.30.12 - Billings, MT - Alberta Bair Theater
06.01.12 - Grand Ronde, OR - Spirit Mountain Casino
06.02.12 - Lewiston, ID - Clearwater River Casino
06.03.12 - Snoqualmie, WA - Snoqualmie Casino
06.21.12 - Amarillo, TX - Civic Center Auditorium
06.22.12 - Durant, OK - Choctaw Events Center
06.23.12 - Branson, MO - Tri Lakes Center
06.24.12 - Saint Charles, MO - Family Arena
06.26.12 - Greenwood, AR - Greenwood Performing Arts Center
06.27.12 - Texarkana, TX - Perot Theatre
06.28.12 - Winnie, TX - Nutty Jerry’s
06.29.12 - Austin, TX - Riverbend Centre
06.30.12 - Ft. Worth, TX - Billy Bobs Texas
07.21.12 - Deadwood, SD - Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center
07.22.12 - Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Frontier Days
07.24.12 - Clear Lake, IA - Surf Ballroom & Museum
07.25.12 - Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre *
07.27.12 - Manistee, MI - Little River Casino Resort
07.28.12 - Huntington, WV - SMG Big Sandy Superstore Arena
07.29.12 - Portsmouth, VA - NTELOS Wireless Pavilion *
07.31.12 - Columbus, OH - Ohio State Fair
08.01.12 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theater [Tickets]
08.03-04.12 - Harris, MI - Island Resort & Casino
08.07.12 - Cary, NC - Koka Booth Amphitheatre *
08.08.12 - Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium *
08.09.12 - Renfro Valley, KY - New Barn – Renfro Valley
08.10.12 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Botanical Garden
08.11.12 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
08.28.12 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
08.29.12 - Pueblo, CO - Colorado State Fair
08.30.12 - Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads Saloon
08.31.12 - DuQuoin, IL - DuQuoin State Fair
09.01.12 - Hurricane Mills, TN - Loretta Lynn Ranch
09.20.12 - Highland, CA - San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
09.19.12 - Visalia, CA - Fox Theatre [Tickets]
09.22.12 - Northridge, CA - Valley Performing Arts Center
12.07-08.12 - Las Vegas, NV - Golden Nugget Showroom
* w/ Kris Kristofferson
Brandi Carlile announces big summer tour, coming to Durham
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Folk/alt-country singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is hitting the road on a big summer tour in support of her new album Bear Creek, due out on June 5. She'll open a few dates for the Dave Matthews band in June and July, but will spend most of the summer headlining shows across the U.S.
She'll make a stop at the Carolina Theatre in Durham on Tuesday, August 7. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via the venue box office and Ticketmaster for $35 to $45.
Check out an EPK about the new album Bear Creek below.
Brandi Carlile tour dates
06.20.12 - Apple Valley , MN - Weesner Amphitheater
06.21.12 - Apple Valley , MN - Weesner Amphitheater
06.23.12 - Fish Creek, WI - Door Creek Auditorium
06.25.12 - Munhall, PA - Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
06.26.12 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center *
06.28.12 - Vienna, VA - Wolftrap
06.29.12 - Richmond, VA - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
06.30.12 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
07.02.12 - Tarrytown, NY - Music Hall
07.03.12 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center *
07.05.12 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
07.06.12 - Elkhorn, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre *
07.07.12 - Elkhorn, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre *
07.08.12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Meijer Gardens
07.10.12 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre *
07.11.12 - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre *
07.13.12 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theatre
07.14.12 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
07.15.12 - Salt Lake City, Utah - Red Butte Garden
07.18.12 - Anchorage, AK - Atwood Concert Hall
07.19.12 - Fairbanks, AK - Hering Auditorium
07.27.12 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheater
07.28.12 - Floyd, VA - FloydFest
07.31.12 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater
08.01.12 - Albany, NY - Hart Theatre "The Egg"
08.03.12 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
08.04.12 - Boston, MA - Bank of America
08.05.12 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
08.07.12 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre
08.08.12 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre
08.09.12 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
08.11.12 - Louisville, KY - Iroquois Amphitheatre [Tickets]
08.12.12 - Germantown, TN - Germantown PAC
08.15.12 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
08.17.12 - Santa Fe, NM - SOL Patio
08.18.12 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum
08.19.12 - Tucson, AZ - The Rialto Theatre
08.21.12 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
08.23.12 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
08.24.12 - Grass Valley, CA - Center For The Arts
08.25.12 - Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center
08.29.12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theatre
08.31.12 - Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavillion
09.01.12 - Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphitheater [Tickets]
11.23.12 - Seattle, WA - Benaroya Hall
11.24.12 - Seattle, WA - Benaroya Hall
* w/ Dave Matthews Band
Folk/alt-country singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is hitting the road on a big summer tour in support of her new album Bear Creek, due out on June 5. She'll open a few dates for the Dave Matthews band in June and July, but will spend most of the summer headlining shows across the U.S.She'll make a stop at the Carolina Theatre in Durham on Tuesday, August 7. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via the venue box office and Ticketmaster for $35 to $45.
Check out an EPK about the new album Bear Creek below.
Brandi Carlile tour dates
06.20.12 - Apple Valley , MN - Weesner Amphitheater
06.21.12 - Apple Valley , MN - Weesner Amphitheater
06.23.12 - Fish Creek, WI - Door Creek Auditorium
06.25.12 - Munhall, PA - Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
06.26.12 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center *
06.28.12 - Vienna, VA - Wolftrap
06.29.12 - Richmond, VA - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
06.30.12 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
07.02.12 - Tarrytown, NY - Music Hall
07.03.12 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center *
07.05.12 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
07.06.12 - Elkhorn, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre *
07.07.12 - Elkhorn, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre *
07.08.12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Meijer Gardens
07.10.12 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre *
07.11.12 - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre *
07.13.12 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theatre
07.14.12 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
07.15.12 - Salt Lake City, Utah - Red Butte Garden
07.18.12 - Anchorage, AK - Atwood Concert Hall
07.19.12 - Fairbanks, AK - Hering Auditorium
07.27.12 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheater
07.28.12 - Floyd, VA - FloydFest
07.31.12 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater
08.01.12 - Albany, NY - Hart Theatre "The Egg"
08.03.12 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
08.04.12 - Boston, MA - Bank of America
08.05.12 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
08.07.12 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre
08.08.12 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre
08.09.12 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
08.11.12 - Louisville, KY - Iroquois Amphitheatre [Tickets]
08.12.12 - Germantown, TN - Germantown PAC
08.15.12 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
08.17.12 - Santa Fe, NM - SOL Patio
08.18.12 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum
08.19.12 - Tucson, AZ - The Rialto Theatre
08.21.12 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
08.23.12 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
08.24.12 - Grass Valley, CA - Center For The Arts
08.25.12 - Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center
08.29.12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theatre
08.31.12 - Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavillion
09.01.12 - Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphitheater [Tickets]
11.23.12 - Seattle, WA - Benaroya Hall
11.24.12 - Seattle, WA - Benaroya Hall
* w/ Dave Matthews Band
The Tallest Man on Earth announces new album & summer tour
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Swedish singer-songrwiter Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth, will release his third album, There's No Leaving Now, on June 12 via Dead Oceans Records. He'll spend the summer traveling across the U.S. and Europe and will be stopping in the Triangle.
He'll play the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw on Wednesday, July 25. Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via Ticketfly for $15.
Stream or download the song "1904" from There's No Leaving Now via the widget below.
Brad Cook of Megafaun wrote a brief description of the album and said "This record solidifies the beginning of an incredible journey told through stories of hope and defeat, loss and love." Check out his full write up HERE.
The Tallest Man on Earth tour dates
06.10.12 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
06.12.12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
06.19.12 - New York, NY - Town Hall
06.20.12 - New York, NY - Town Hall
07.23.12 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
07.24.12 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
07.25.12 - Saxapahaw, NC - Haw River Ballroom [Tickets]
07.26.12 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club [Tickets]
07.28.12 - Danbury, CT - Heirloom Arts Theatre
07.29.12 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival
07.30.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer [Tickets]
08.01.12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hazlett Theater [Tickets]
08.02.12 - Columbus, OH - Wexner Center
08.03.12 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08.04.12 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08.05.12 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08.05.12 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
08.06.12 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Swedish singer-songrwiter Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth, will release his third album, There's No Leaving Now, on June 12 via Dead Oceans Records. He'll spend the summer traveling across the U.S. and Europe and will be stopping in the Triangle.He'll play the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw on Wednesday, July 25. Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via Ticketfly for $15.
Stream or download the song "1904" from There's No Leaving Now via the widget below.
Brad Cook of Megafaun wrote a brief description of the album and said "This record solidifies the beginning of an incredible journey told through stories of hope and defeat, loss and love." Check out his full write up HERE.
The Tallest Man on Earth tour dates
06.10.12 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
06.12.12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
06.19.12 - New York, NY - Town Hall
06.20.12 - New York, NY - Town Hall
07.23.12 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
07.24.12 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
07.25.12 - Saxapahaw, NC - Haw River Ballroom [Tickets]
07.26.12 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club [Tickets]
07.28.12 - Danbury, CT - Heirloom Arts Theatre
07.29.12 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival
07.30.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer [Tickets]
08.01.12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hazlett Theater [Tickets]
08.02.12 - Columbus, OH - Wexner Center
08.03.12 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08.04.12 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08.05.12 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08.05.12 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
08.06.12 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
13 Mayıs 2012 Pazar
Kevin Tong's Washed Out Austin Poster On Sale Details
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Kevin Tong made this poster for a Washed Out show at Mohawk in Austin, TX. The metal parts of the elevator came out great. To see more photos of the poster as well as drawing process photos, check out Kevin Tong's flickr photo set.
18" x 24" 4 color Screen Print on 100 lb Lemon Yellow Cover Paper. Edition of 80, signed and numbered.
On Sale today at a random time HERE Tweet
Kevin Tong made this poster for a Washed Out show at Mohawk in Austin, TX. The metal parts of the elevator came out great. To see more photos of the poster as well as drawing process photos, check out Kevin Tong's flickr photo set.
18" x 24" 4 color Screen Print on 100 lb Lemon Yellow Cover Paper. Edition of 80, signed and numbered.
On Sale today at a random time HERE Tweet
Emek 311 Day in Las Vegas Poster On Sale Details
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Up next from EMEK is his poster for the band 311 in Las Vegas that I debut exclusively back in March for 311 day in Las Vegas.
Limited Edition signed, numbered, embossed, and doodled Artist Edition of 100 on cream paper 24 x18$50 + shipping
*DO NOT use Internet Explorer!! For some reason it has problems seeing his site.
Use Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome instead.
Please visit our Emeks new Webstore at www.emekstudios.com to view the poster and to make a purchase The BUY NOW buttons will appear sometime between 2:30 - 3:30pm PDT today, FRIDAY May 11th...
Limited Edition signed, numbered, embossed, and doodled Artist Edition of 100 on cream paper 24 x18$50 + shipping
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Theatre Bizarre Architect John Dunivant Pays Homage To The Cramps With Human Fly Print On Sale
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Grown out of his love of roadside attractions, odditoriums, mystery spots and the like, Dunivant is driven to recapture the childhood wonder and danger he felt each summer in the musty corners of those shabby, cinderblock buildings that stand just off of the beaten path.
"The piece was created for said show, the lyrics I chose were "I'm an unzipped fly and I don't know why", "I got 96 tears in my 96 eyes" from "Human Fly" by The Cramps. These Human Fly's have been appearing in my work for a while and are little delinquents. The more-human of the two brothers was always jealous of his sister's ability to fly and all of the attention she received so he enjoyed torturing her. The older brother has his finger hanging out because it's what Lux would do. Or, he'd probably just have his dick out, but I thought this was funnier." - John Dunivant
View the Original Piece which is still currently available at 323East.com - Lyric 2012
Each print will be hand-finished with multiple layers of varnish by John Dunivant
14 x 14 Archival Pigment Print on 230 gsm Paper W/ Varnish Finishing
On sale at 1xRun.com
Grown out of his love of roadside attractions, odditoriums, mystery spots and the like, Dunivant is driven to recapture the childhood wonder and danger he felt each summer in the musty corners of those shabby, cinderblock buildings that stand just off of the beaten path. "The piece was created for said show, the lyrics I chose were "I'm an unzipped fly and I don't know why", "I got 96 tears in my 96 eyes" from "Human Fly" by The Cramps. These Human Fly's have been appearing in my work for a while and are little delinquents. The more-human of the two brothers was always jealous of his sister's ability to fly and all of the attention she received so he enjoyed torturing her. The older brother has his finger hanging out because it's what Lux would do. Or, he'd probably just have his dick out, but I thought this was funnier." - John Dunivant
View the Original Piece which is still currently available at 323East.com - Lyric 2012
Each print will be hand-finished with multiple layers of varnish by John Dunivant
14 x 14 Archival Pigment Print on 230 gsm Paper W/ Varnish Finishing
On sale at 1xRun.com
Tonight's The Black Keys Poster From Calgary by James Flames
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The Black Keys have added a new artist and one of my favorites to their growing roster of artists for their tour posters. James Flames did the poster for tonight's sold out show in Calgary. It's a limited edition 5 color, hand printed screen print. Signed and numbered in an edition of 250.
James plans on selling these on Tuesday if everything goes according to plan.
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The Black Keys have added a new artist and one of my favorites to their growing roster of artists for their tour posters. James Flames did the poster for tonight's sold out show in Calgary. It's a limited edition 5 color, hand printed screen print. Signed and numbered in an edition of 250.James plans on selling these on Tuesday if everything goes according to plan.
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Free Friday Poster Giveaway Featuring James Flames, Nate Duval and posters from the Geek Culture Show
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Blank Space Gallery was kind enough to provide 3 posters from their recent show In the Garage, The Art of Geek Culture. One of you lucky readers are going to win all three of them.
The show poster by James Flames
Nate Duval
Inspired by Harry Potter
2 Color Screen Print
18 x 24
Edition of 95
aelhra
Inspired by Japanese Comic Books
2 Color Screen Print
18 x 24
Edition of 30
Now go to the top of the post above the picture and click on comments to leave a comment to have a chance at winning the poster. Don't worry if your comment does not appear immediately I have to approve them before they are published. I will use the random number generator to pick a winner. Entries are limited to ONE PER PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD. Please leave your name with the comment, comments without names will not be accepted. Entries will be accepted until midnight PST Saturday May 12 that's two days to enter with the winner announced on Sunday.
Since some people can't read instructions if you leave more than one comment I will be deleting them all and you will have to do it again, meaning if Sally leaves 3 comments I will delete them all and she will have to do it again. ONE comment per person. It's not that hard, we're not saving lives here just giving away a poster.
Big THANK YOU to Blank Space Gallery for providing the THREE posters for the giveaway. They still have some posters from the show for sale HERE
The show poster by James Flames
Nate Duval
Inspired by Harry Potter
2 Color Screen Print
18 x 24
Edition of 95
aelhra
Inspired by Japanese Comic Books
2 Color Screen Print
18 x 24
Edition of 30
Now go to the top of the post above the picture and click on comments to leave a comment to have a chance at winning the poster. Don't worry if your comment does not appear immediately I have to approve them before they are published. I will use the random number generator to pick a winner. Entries are limited to ONE PER PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD. Please leave your name with the comment, comments without names will not be accepted. Entries will be accepted until midnight PST Saturday May 12 that's two days to enter with the winner announced on Sunday.
Since some people can't read instructions if you leave more than one comment I will be deleting them all and you will have to do it again, meaning if Sally leaves 3 comments I will delete them all and she will have to do it again. ONE comment per person. It's not that hard, we're not saving lives here just giving away a poster.
Big THANK YOU to Blank Space Gallery for providing the THREE posters for the giveaway. They still have some posters from the show for sale HERE
Brouwerij West "Tripel" Beer Label by James Flames
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Over the past few years smaller brewery's have had poster artists do labels for them. Marq Spusta, Tara McPherson and Ken Taylor have all created killer art work. You can now add James Flames to that list.
Details from James Flames on his label:
I've recently had the great pleasure of creating some beer label artwork for Brouwerij West (pronounced "brewery" west) out in Southern California. This is the first one, for their "Tripel" beer - so excited to finally show it off.
Brouwerij West is a small brewery run by Brian Mercer, and they specialize in authentic Belgian beer brewing. They have a few varieties available on tap at the best watering holes in Southern Cali, but "Tripel" is the first variety that's available bottled. It's now available on the shelves at Whole Foods and other fine stores out West. As for the artwork, I wanted to play with the idea of threes, being that it's named "Tripel" - and I've always loved those Russian matryoshka dolls (the ones that open to reveal smaller dolls inside), so I came up with this scene of a face within a face within a face. All black ink work with grey tones and a touch of Aqua in her eyes. I'm pretty psyched with how it came out. The paper that the labels are printed on has a really awesome satin/matte finish, and the bottles themselves are a traditional German style.
One of the coolest aspects of this and all their upcoming labels is that they are all limited editions. This batch of "Tripel" was bottled and labeled as an edition of 6500 - so when they're gone, they're gone. Then a new label will take it's place. Pretty neat idea.
I've already finished another label for them for another variety, which should be out soon - as well as some really cool coasters. Stay tuned and I'll post all that art as soon as they're available. In the meantime, grab a few of these bottles while they're still around. It's really good stuff. The official description of the beer says:
"Our Tripel pours a hazy deep gold with a creamy head. Upfront aromas of fresh plums, orange, white flowers and a hint of hay evolve into aromas of caramel malt and cola as the glass warms. A very balanced flavor profile and a creamy mouthfeel lead into a light malt sweetness with a final transition into a hint of warming alcohol and soft drying bitterness."
Over the past few years smaller brewery's have had poster artists do labels for them. Marq Spusta, Tara McPherson and Ken Taylor have all created killer art work. You can now add James Flames to that list.Details from James Flames on his label:
I've recently had the great pleasure of creating some beer label artwork for Brouwerij West (pronounced "brewery" west) out in Southern California. This is the first one, for their "Tripel" beer - so excited to finally show it off.
Brouwerij West is a small brewery run by Brian Mercer, and they specialize in authentic Belgian beer brewing. They have a few varieties available on tap at the best watering holes in Southern Cali, but "Tripel" is the first variety that's available bottled. It's now available on the shelves at Whole Foods and other fine stores out West. As for the artwork, I wanted to play with the idea of threes, being that it's named "Tripel" - and I've always loved those Russian matryoshka dolls (the ones that open to reveal smaller dolls inside), so I came up with this scene of a face within a face within a face. All black ink work with grey tones and a touch of Aqua in her eyes. I'm pretty psyched with how it came out. The paper that the labels are printed on has a really awesome satin/matte finish, and the bottles themselves are a traditional German style.
One of the coolest aspects of this and all their upcoming labels is that they are all limited editions. This batch of "Tripel" was bottled and labeled as an edition of 6500 - so when they're gone, they're gone. Then a new label will take it's place. Pretty neat idea.
I've already finished another label for them for another variety, which should be out soon - as well as some really cool coasters. Stay tuned and I'll post all that art as soon as they're available. In the meantime, grab a few of these bottles while they're still around. It's really good stuff. The official description of the beer says:
"Our Tripel pours a hazy deep gold with a creamy head. Upfront aromas of fresh plums, orange, white flowers and a hint of hay evolve into aromas of caramel malt and cola as the glass warms. A very balanced flavor profile and a creamy mouthfeel lead into a light malt sweetness with a final transition into a hint of warming alcohol and soft drying bitterness."
13 Pieces of Advice for Freelance Designers & Illustrators
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This was originally posted by Army of Cats. Since I have many young artist that read the blog and ask me questions I thought this might be helpful. One bit of personal opinion I will interject is this, just because you know how to use photoshop does make you an artist. Step away from the computer get out there, get dirty and create something with your hands.
I come across many students who seemingly get so into the routine of being assigned work by a tutor, handing it in to receive comments and criticism, and then dutifully receiving the next brief, that when they leave education they innocently wonder where the next task will come from. It’s a competitive industry; it’s unrealistic to assume someone is going to come along and give you a ‘leg up’
Start thinking about the direction you need to go in before you leave education and start working towards that now.
Read blogs and look at the work of established creatives – often they will point out the objective of the work they have produced. Getting your head round the commercial application of design/illustration can give you a huge early advantage in your career. Which leads us nicely on to…
Once you are able to better understand the commercial applications of the work you want to do, start working on examples for your portfolio. Make up the client briefs if you have to, just make them realistic with the purpose of being a case study to show you understand the application of the work.
I highly recommend the book “Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills” by David Sherwin for generating ideas and improving your skills.
This basically means any endeavour where you are being asked to submit your creative work, time, and experience for free, but with the promise that you may get some sort of reward if your design is ‘picked’, or that you will gain exposure, or a great piece for your portfolio. Sometimes you are even expected to PAY to submit work.
Fundamentally, what it boils down to is this: if a business is asking you to do free work, how much do they actually value your work? Do you really want to spend time working for someone who considers your work and time to be worth absolutely nothing?
You wouldn’t go into a restaurant and ask 10 chefs to each prepare 10 separate meals with the intention of only paying for the meal you enjoyed the most. Likewise it is just as unreasonable and unethical for clients to employ this method of soliciting work.
This process often results in a poor end result for the client, and also it damages and devalues the work of the industry as a whole. Spec work is a widely debated topic and one which creatives and clients alike sometimes struggle to understand fully, so if you’re still not sure what it is, then read up about it. http://www.no-spec.com is a good place to start.
I have seen blogs and other online articles advising young designers/illustrators to initially do work for free in order to get a portfolio together. Don’t do this. It is absolutely terrible advice. Value your work and the time you put into it. If you don’t value your work, you may find yourself stuck with an endless stream of ‘clients’ who don’t value your work either.
Heed the advice of Jessica Hische, author of the wonderful http://shouldiworkforfree.com. Being asked to give your work away in return for ‘exposure’ or ‘a good portfolio piece’ is “the most toxic line of bullshit anyone will ever feed you.”
When you complete a project, take a little time to self-review and look at what worked and what didn’t What can you streamline and improve so you can be more efficient next time?
Your contract, or Work Agreement, doesn’t have to be overly complicated, it just has to be a way to formally acknowledge the project description, the agreed payment terms, time-scales, as well as the appropriate Usage Rights for the client (i.e. if you’re being paid to do a t-shirt design, the client should not get usage rights to create prints or stickers of the artwork).
There are lots of resources online and in books to help you put a contract together. Put a bit of time and effort into researching and writing one. Don’t worry that the contract will scare off clients – the only ones it will scare off were the ones who were planning to shaft you! Professionals use contracts; make it your standard practice.
It’s far too easy to ‘overdo’ good design/illustration work by adding too much to it. When it comes to refining and polishing, instead ask yourself what can you remove? Look for ways to discard the superfluous and leave behind the core design, message or concept.
When starting out, everyone has to deal with self-doubt and the sneaky feeling that you are ‘faking it’. This is a natural part of being inexperienced so don’t let it get to you. It means you are learning something new, challenging yourself and making the transition from shaky newbie to stalwart professional!
Strive to be honest, reliable and professional and be proud of the quality of service you can provide.Tweet
This was originally posted by Army of Cats. Since I have many young artist that read the blog and ask me questions I thought this might be helpful. One bit of personal opinion I will interject is this, just because you know how to use photoshop does make you an artist. Step away from the computer get out there, get dirty and create something with your hands. 1. HOW TO GET THE BALL ROLLING
Know the direction you want the ball to go, and start pushing. The key is not to wait around for someone to get the ball rolling for you.I come across many students who seemingly get so into the routine of being assigned work by a tutor, handing it in to receive comments and criticism, and then dutifully receiving the next brief, that when they leave education they innocently wonder where the next task will come from. It’s a competitive industry; it’s unrealistic to assume someone is going to come along and give you a ‘leg up’
Start thinking about the direction you need to go in before you leave education and start working towards that now.
2. BUSINESS SKILLS & UNDERSTANDING VALUE
Know your market. Devote some of your time towards researching about how the industry works. There are lots of blogs and books available about the business skills needed to be a successful designer, illustrator, animator, etc. Don’t be one of those students who I get emails from asking the most short-sighted and banal questions which they could easily answer for themselves. Be proactive! Read up on this stuff! If you plan to freelance and don’t understand tax basics or how to keep accounts, then you are lacking much needed skills.3. WHAT IS IT FOR?
This is a great question to ask of pieces of work that you see in order to start understanding the commercial application of illustration and design. What is the purpose of the work? Who is the target audience? How will it make money or create value for the client/artist? What does it set out to achieve, and is it successful?Read blogs and look at the work of established creatives – often they will point out the objective of the work they have produced. Getting your head round the commercial application of design/illustration can give you a huge early advantage in your career. Which leads us nicely on to…
4. IF YOU CAN’T GET CLIENTS, MAKE THEM UP!
I have no formal qualifications in art or design. When I got my first design job, all the other applicants had design degrees, yet I was successful at getting the job. Why? Because I had a portfolio of client work, and they had portfolios of school work.Once you are able to better understand the commercial applications of the work you want to do, start working on examples for your portfolio. Make up the client briefs if you have to, just make them realistic with the purpose of being a case study to show you understand the application of the work.
I highly recommend the book “Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills” by David Sherwin for generating ideas and improving your skills.
5. DESIGN COMPETITIONS / SPEC WORK / WORKING FOR FREE
I, like many professional designers, wholeheartedly discourage involvement in design competitions, crowd sourcing, or spec (speculative work) where the final design is to be used for any sort of commercial purposes.This basically means any endeavour where you are being asked to submit your creative work, time, and experience for free, but with the promise that you may get some sort of reward if your design is ‘picked’, or that you will gain exposure, or a great piece for your portfolio. Sometimes you are even expected to PAY to submit work.
Fundamentally, what it boils down to is this: if a business is asking you to do free work, how much do they actually value your work? Do you really want to spend time working for someone who considers your work and time to be worth absolutely nothing?
You wouldn’t go into a restaurant and ask 10 chefs to each prepare 10 separate meals with the intention of only paying for the meal you enjoyed the most. Likewise it is just as unreasonable and unethical for clients to employ this method of soliciting work.
This process often results in a poor end result for the client, and also it damages and devalues the work of the industry as a whole. Spec work is a widely debated topic and one which creatives and clients alike sometimes struggle to understand fully, so if you’re still not sure what it is, then read up about it. http://www.no-spec.com is a good place to start.
I have seen blogs and other online articles advising young designers/illustrators to initially do work for free in order to get a portfolio together. Don’t do this. It is absolutely terrible advice. Value your work and the time you put into it. If you don’t value your work, you may find yourself stuck with an endless stream of ‘clients’ who don’t value your work either.
Heed the advice of Jessica Hische, author of the wonderful http://shouldiworkforfree.com. Being asked to give your work away in return for ‘exposure’ or ‘a good portfolio piece’ is “the most toxic line of bullshit anyone will ever feed you.”
6. GET THE BASICS RIGHT
Put together an online portfolio where people can see your work. Make it easy for people to contact you. Put your contact details in an email signature as well as on your site. If you decide to work under a ‘studio name’ that isn’t your actual name, avoid unprofessional or offensive names. These are all very simple points but I frequently come across designers/illustrators who can’t even get the basics right.7. DEVELOP A PROCESS/WORKFLOW
Learn some basic planning and Project Management skills to enable you to plan out any given project you might be approached with. Not only will this help you organise the work, but it will be vital in providing accurate quotes to your client. Use a Work Breakdown Structure to work out what tasks need to be completed in a given project. If you are working to a deadline, then divide up the time and make sure you have enough time for each task in order to deliver the final work on time. Where appropriate, explain your process to your client and give them an indication of when they can expect certain deliverables.When you complete a project, take a little time to self-review and look at what worked and what didn’t What can you streamline and improve so you can be more efficient next time?
8. TIME SAVING TOOLS
If you find yourself doing repetitive tasks then explore better/faster ways of doing them. A simple Google search might save you hours of work in the long run! Use methods like Time Boxing to control and focus how you spend your time.9. CONTRACT / WORK AGREEMENT
Don’t undertake work without a contract – especially with new clients. I cannot stress this enough.Your contract, or Work Agreement, doesn’t have to be overly complicated, it just has to be a way to formally acknowledge the project description, the agreed payment terms, time-scales, as well as the appropriate Usage Rights for the client (i.e. if you’re being paid to do a t-shirt design, the client should not get usage rights to create prints or stickers of the artwork).
There are lots of resources online and in books to help you put a contract together. Put a bit of time and effort into researching and writing one. Don’t worry that the contract will scare off clients – the only ones it will scare off were the ones who were planning to shaft you! Professionals use contracts; make it your standard practice.
10. DEVELOPING A STYLE
When you’re still early in your career, don’t worry about trying to develop a style. That will come with time and experience. Experiment and try out different mediums. Broaden out. This may be hard to hear but your early work will suck in ways you may not see until you develop an eye and understanding that comes with experience. Just keep working and improving.11. REFINE YOUR IDEAS
Learn how to REFINE your work and ideas. In many situations a simpler idea or concept will be far more successful than a complicated one. Imagine a gold prospector from the Old West – when he is panning for gold, he is sifting out the crap and looking to leave only the gold behind. Imagine a jeweller polishing a valuable trinket or jewel – he is removing that outer layer of dirt and dust to let the good stuff shine through.It’s far too easy to ‘overdo’ good design/illustration work by adding too much to it. When it comes to refining and polishing, instead ask yourself what can you remove? Look for ways to discard the superfluous and leave behind the core design, message or concept.
12. DON’T BE PUT OFF BY TALENT OUT THERE / DON’T WORRY ABOUT FEELING LIKE A FAKE!
This can be a tough one. It is easy to be discouraged when focusing on the successes of others or the mind-blowing quantity and quality of work out there in Internet Land. Do not give in to doubt and distress! There are lots of opportunities out there so keep working and it will pay off. Focus on improving the delivery and quality of service for your clients – you might not be able to be the greatest in your field, but you can still be the greatest to you clients.When starting out, everyone has to deal with self-doubt and the sneaky feeling that you are ‘faking it’. This is a natural part of being inexperienced so don’t let it get to you. It means you are learning something new, challenging yourself and making the transition from shaky newbie to stalwart professional!
13. BE HONEST, BE POSITIVE, HAVE INTEGRITY, CELEBRATE QUALITY
I firmly believe that your attitude to your work, your clients, and your peers can have a huge impact on your success in all aspects of work and life. While being positive doesn’t guarantee you clients, being negative is certainly a good way to make them avoid you. Strong ethics and professional integrity might not seem like they add obvious value to the service you provide. These aspects are in fact priceless and will strengthen your reputation and gain you word of mouth referral work.Strive to be honest, reliable and professional and be proud of the quality of service you can provide.Tweet
Sam Jackson suggests hitting a 'big bud of Hulk' before seeing The Avengers
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I'd like to know how many interviews Samuel L. Jackson had given before this one, because I can almost hear him thinking "I've HAD IT with these MOTHERFUCKING QUESTIONS about the MOTHERFUCKING AVENGERS!" During a chat with the Reelz Channel, Jackson twists the Q-and-A conversation into something more "High Times" than Marvel Comics. Every question literally goes to pot as Jackson riffs on "Hulk weed" while the hipster interviewer sweats through his pocket square. "You should see 'The Avengers' after you hit one great big bud of Hulk," Jackson says. "Because this movie is a MOTHERFUCKER! YES!" I saw it last night straight it was good. Several people on Twitter I asked suggested not seeing the 3-D version, so I didn't
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Damien Hirst faces eight new claims of plagiarism
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From formaldehyde-immersed sharks to diamond-encrusted skulls, Damien Hirst has become used to taking flak from traditionalists.
Less than welcome have been the accusations of plagiarism, the latest of which were detailed today with claims that no fewer than 15 works produced over the years by the self-styled enfant terrible have been allegedly "inspired" by others.
While Hirst has previously faced accusations that works including his diamond skull came from the imagination of other artists, the new allegations include his "crucified sheep", medicine cabinets, spin paintings, spot paintings, installation of a ball on an air-jet, his anatomical figure and cancer cell images.
Charles Thomson, the artist and co-founder of the Stuckists, a group campaigning for traditional artistry, collated the number of plagiarism claims relating to Hirst's work for the latest issue of the Jackdaw art magazine.
He came up with 15 examples, with eight said to be new instances of plagiarism. The tally includes the medicine cabinets that Hirst first displayed in 1989, and its development in 1992 - a room-size installation called Pharmacy.
"Joseph Cornell displayed a cabinet with bottles on shelves called Pharmacy in 1943," said Thomson. Nor were Hirst's spin paintings or his installation of a ball on a jet of air original, he said, noting that both were done in the 1960s.
"Hirst puts himself forward as a great artist, but a lot of his work exists only because other artists have come up with original ideas which he has stolen," said Thomson. "Hirst is a plagiarist in a way that would be totally unacceptable in science or literature."
Aggrieved artists include John LeKay, a Briton who says he first thought of nailing a lamb's carcass to wood like a cross in 1987, only to see it reproduced by Hirst. Lekay previously claimed in 2007 that he had been producing jewel-encrusted skulls since 1993, before Hirst did so. Lori Precious, an American, says she first arranged butterfly wings into patterns to suggest stained-glass windows in 1994, years before Hirst.
Imitation may be flattery, but not when Hirst is taking both the financial and artistic credit for their ideas, say Lekay and Precious. LeKay has never sold anything above £3,500, while Hirst's set of three crucified sheep was a reported £5.7m. Precious's butterflies sold for £6,000 against Hirst's version for £4.7m.
While Hirst is one of Britain's richest men, LeKay cannot live off his art. Accusing Hirst of being dishonest about where he gets his ideas, he said: "He should just tell the truth."
Although LeKay recognises that artists have always found inspiration in each other, he says the great ones adapt ideas to create works with their own individual and original stamp.
He said: "Damien sees an idea, tweaks it a little bit, tries to make it more commercial. He's not like an artist inspired by looking inwards. He looks for ideas from other people. It's superficial. Put both [crucified sheep] together and … it's the same thing."
In the 1990s, they were friends and shared exhibitions, which is when Hirst may have seen his sheep. Since then, LeKay has become more interested in Buddhism than material wealth, so he does not plan to seek compensation.
Precious recalled her pain at seeing Hirst's butterflies in a newspaper: "My artist friends and collectors called to tell me they couldn't believe the similarities between Hirst's work and mine, and … at first I too thought it was my work."
Although the patterns are not identical, she said: "It's the same material (butterfly wings) and the same idea (recreations of stained-glass windows)."
Without the funds to pursue legal action, she no longer produces butterfly works.
It emerged in 2000 that Hirst agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to head off legal action for breach of copyright by the designer and makers of a £14.99 toy which bore a resemblance to his celebrated 20ft bronze sculpture, Hymn.
David Lee, the editor of the Jackdaw, says Hirst's compensation was an admission of guilt. "The fact he was willing to fork out the money is an indication that he knew he was plagiarising the guy's work."
Hirst declined to comment.
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| A detail from Damien Hirst's In the Name of the Father which is claimed to be based on John LeKay's earlier This is My Body, This Is My Blood. |
From formaldehyde-immersed sharks to diamond-encrusted skulls, Damien Hirst has become used to taking flak from traditionalists.
Less than welcome have been the accusations of plagiarism, the latest of which were detailed today with claims that no fewer than 15 works produced over the years by the self-styled enfant terrible have been allegedly "inspired" by others.
While Hirst has previously faced accusations that works including his diamond skull came from the imagination of other artists, the new allegations include his "crucified sheep", medicine cabinets, spin paintings, spot paintings, installation of a ball on an air-jet, his anatomical figure and cancer cell images.
Charles Thomson, the artist and co-founder of the Stuckists, a group campaigning for traditional artistry, collated the number of plagiarism claims relating to Hirst's work for the latest issue of the Jackdaw art magazine.
He came up with 15 examples, with eight said to be new instances of plagiarism. The tally includes the medicine cabinets that Hirst first displayed in 1989, and its development in 1992 - a room-size installation called Pharmacy.
"Joseph Cornell displayed a cabinet with bottles on shelves called Pharmacy in 1943," said Thomson. Nor were Hirst's spin paintings or his installation of a ball on a jet of air original, he said, noting that both were done in the 1960s.
"Hirst puts himself forward as a great artist, but a lot of his work exists only because other artists have come up with original ideas which he has stolen," said Thomson. "Hirst is a plagiarist in a way that would be totally unacceptable in science or literature."
Aggrieved artists include John LeKay, a Briton who says he first thought of nailing a lamb's carcass to wood like a cross in 1987, only to see it reproduced by Hirst. Lekay previously claimed in 2007 that he had been producing jewel-encrusted skulls since 1993, before Hirst did so. Lori Precious, an American, says she first arranged butterfly wings into patterns to suggest stained-glass windows in 1994, years before Hirst.
Imitation may be flattery, but not when Hirst is taking both the financial and artistic credit for their ideas, say Lekay and Precious. LeKay has never sold anything above £3,500, while Hirst's set of three crucified sheep was a reported £5.7m. Precious's butterflies sold for £6,000 against Hirst's version for £4.7m.
While Hirst is one of Britain's richest men, LeKay cannot live off his art. Accusing Hirst of being dishonest about where he gets his ideas, he said: "He should just tell the truth."
Although LeKay recognises that artists have always found inspiration in each other, he says the great ones adapt ideas to create works with their own individual and original stamp.
He said: "Damien sees an idea, tweaks it a little bit, tries to make it more commercial. He's not like an artist inspired by looking inwards. He looks for ideas from other people. It's superficial. Put both [crucified sheep] together and … it's the same thing."
In the 1990s, they were friends and shared exhibitions, which is when Hirst may have seen his sheep. Since then, LeKay has become more interested in Buddhism than material wealth, so he does not plan to seek compensation.
Precious recalled her pain at seeing Hirst's butterflies in a newspaper: "My artist friends and collectors called to tell me they couldn't believe the similarities between Hirst's work and mine, and … at first I too thought it was my work."
Although the patterns are not identical, she said: "It's the same material (butterfly wings) and the same idea (recreations of stained-glass windows)."
Without the funds to pursue legal action, she no longer produces butterfly works.
It emerged in 2000 that Hirst agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to head off legal action for breach of copyright by the designer and makers of a £14.99 toy which bore a resemblance to his celebrated 20ft bronze sculpture, Hymn.
David Lee, the editor of the Jackdaw, says Hirst's compensation was an admission of guilt. "The fact he was willing to fork out the money is an indication that he knew he was plagiarising the guy's work."
Hirst declined to comment.
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We Have a WINNER of the Free Friday Poster Giveaway from Blank Space Gallery
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We have a winner of the 3 posters from Blank Space Gallery Free Friday Poster Giveaway. Tori with comment #90 is the winner. Tori send me your mailing address and I will be shipping the posters to you.
Still have not heard from the winner of the Max Dalton James Bond poster, winner announced HERE
BIG THANK YOU to Blank Space Gallery for providing the three posters for the giveaway. They still have some of them left in their store HERE
We have a winner of the 3 posters from Blank Space Gallery Free Friday Poster Giveaway. Tori with comment #90 is the winner. Tori send me your mailing address and I will be shipping the posters to you.Still have not heard from the winner of the Max Dalton James Bond poster, winner announced HERE
BIG THANK YOU to Blank Space Gallery for providing the three posters for the giveaway. They still have some of them left in their store HERE
6 Mayıs 2012 Pazar
New music from Old Bricks - "Anthem"
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Raleigh duo Old Bricks are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album, City Lights, on May 8 via Grip Tapes. The band are sharing the album's closing track with everyone, which you can download or stream below.
If you buy the album via Bandcamp a bonus download of the 9-song Pretty Black & White EP is included.
Old Bricks will celebrate the album's release at Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Thursday, May 3. Filthybird will open. Advance tickets are available via Ticketfly for $6.
Old Bricks - "Anthem" (mp3)
City Lights track list
1. Appetite
2. Gleam
3. Limb
4. Stitch
5. Shepherd
6. Untitled I
7. Hill
8. Waves
9. Untitled II
10. Anthem
Old Bricks tour dates
05.03.12 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
05.06.12 - New York, NY - Cake Shop
05.09.12 - Montreal, QC - Bar Spectacle L'escogriffe
Raleigh duo Old Bricks are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album, City Lights, on May 8 via Grip Tapes. The band are sharing the album's closing track with everyone, which you can download or stream below.If you buy the album via Bandcamp a bonus download of the 9-song Pretty Black & White EP is included.
Old Bricks will celebrate the album's release at Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Thursday, May 3. Filthybird will open. Advance tickets are available via Ticketfly for $6.
Old Bricks - "Anthem" (mp3)
City Lights track list
1. Appetite
2. Gleam
3. Limb
4. Stitch
5. Shepherd
6. Untitled I
7. Hill
8. Waves
9. Untitled II
10. Anthem
Old Bricks tour dates
05.03.12 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
05.06.12 - New York, NY - Cake Shop
05.09.12 - Montreal, QC - Bar Spectacle L'escogriffe
Battles announces 2012 tour, coming to Carrboro
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New York experimental rock band Battles released their sophomore album Gloss Drop last year and are gearing up for a run east coast dates in June to support it.
The band will play the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Sunday, June 10. Advance tickets are on sale now via Etix for $15.
Check out the music video for the super catchy song "Ice Cream" from Gloss Drop below.
Battles tour dates
06.02.12 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
06.03.12 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
06.04.12 - Millvale, PA - Mr.Smalls Theatre
06.06.12 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
06.07.12 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrews Hall
06.10.12 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle [Tickets]
06.12.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
New York experimental rock band Battles released their sophomore album Gloss Drop last year and are gearing up for a run east coast dates in June to support it.The band will play the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Sunday, June 10. Advance tickets are on sale now via Etix for $15.
Check out the music video for the super catchy song "Ice Cream" from Gloss Drop below.
Battles tour dates
06.02.12 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
06.03.12 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
06.04.12 - Millvale, PA - Mr.Smalls Theatre
06.06.12 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
06.07.12 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrews Hall
06.10.12 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle [Tickets]
06.12.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
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