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Snowden at the Sound Gallery, Minneapolis

Setlist Read More Snowden Snowden will be stopping in Minneapolis 6/22 on their No One In Control Tour for their album No One In Control released May 14th on Serpents and Snakes Records. This is their second release …

Last week Austin, TX based band Snowden made a stop at the Sound Gallery on their No One In Control Tour for their newly released album No One In Control (Serpents and Snakes Records; The Kings of Leon’s record label). Local band Story of the Sea opened the show.

STORY OF THE SEA

The night started out in the social area of the Sound Gallery, while Story of the Sea getting set up in the next room of the loft style venue. Once everyone was ushered into the concert area of the venue the 3 member band made up of Adam Prince (guitar/lead vocals), John McEwen (bass/keyboards/vocals), and Ian Prince (drums) began playing their 10 song set. Soon after they completed their set, everyone eventually went back to the social area.

Up next was the headliner Snowden, the band formed in 2003. They played a 11 song set to a happily awaiting intimate crowd. Their gloomy, punk rock sound filled the room. No One in Control is Snowden’s second release; their previous being Anti-Anti (Jade Tree Records) released in 2006.

The band concluded their No One In Control Tour just this past Thursday (6/27).

Snowden at The Sound Gallery, Minneapolis (06/22/13) all photos courtesy of Jonathan Wirkus/Jonathan Wirkus Photography

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Lips: Snowden, The Uncluded, and Eve

Read More Snowden I've seen Snowden twice. The first time, there was this huge blizzard in Minneapolis and then the second time for free because the headliner pulled out at the last minute. Snowden decided to continue on with the show. …

SNOWDEN
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Snowden will be stopping in Minneapolis 6/22 on their No One In Control Tour for their album No One In Control released May 14th on Serpents and Snakes Records. This is their second release; their previous being Anti-Anti (Jade Tree Records) released in 2006.

We will be covering the show in Minneapolis, so check back for the article with photos shortly after 6/22.

Upcoming Tour Dates

06/05 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
06/06 - New Orleans, LA - Gaza Gaza
06/07 - Austin, TX - Red 7
06/08 - Dallas, TX - Three Links
06/12 - Los Angeles, CA - Bootleg Theater
06/13 - San Francisco, CA - Brick and Mortar
06/14 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
06/15 - Seattle, WA - Barboza
06/16 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
06/19 - Salt Lake City, UT - Bar Deluxe
06/20 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
06/21 - Lawrence, KS - The Granada Theatre
06/22 - Minneapolis, MN - The Sound Gallery
06/23 - Chicago, IL - Green Music Fest
06/24 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch
06/25 - Toronto, ON - Drake Hotel
06/26 - Boston, MA - Great Scott
06/27 - Philadelphia, PA - The Barbary

Read More Kimya Dawson Man, I really, really, really, love Kimya Dawson's voice. She has this quality that can only be describe as a bit nerdy, friendly, optimistic, and twee. Dawson needs no introduction, she's been well-established in the Anti-Folk scene …

THE UNCLUDED
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For those of you who are fans of both folk and hip hop, look no further than the unlikely duo of Kimya Dawson and Aesop Rock, writing music as The Uncluded. They will bring their unique fusion of both genres to Minneapolis on June 30 at the Cedar Cultural Center.

I didn't quite know what to expect upon my first listen of their debut album 'Hokey Fright', but I can attest to the fact that the coupling of the two musicians is very effective in its artistic goal. Aesop's rapid-fire spitting of clever rhymes mixed with Dawson's vocals showcasing her whimsical lyrical take on storytelling, as well as her homespun flavor of guitar stylings, is enough to intrigue me to want to see them live. Surely they are doing something completely new and fresh and I do not think they will disappoint. Give the album a listen and buy a ticket here for $15.

They are playing a limited tour and can also be seen in these cities:

06/08 Chicago, IL @ Old Town School
06/21 Dallas, TX @ The Texas Theatre
06/22 Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's Upstairs
06/23 Austin, TX @ Central Presbyterian
06/25 St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
06/26 Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar
06/29 Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
06/30 Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center
07/01 Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
07/03 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
07/05 Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theatre
07/06 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

Read More DMX Rap star DMX was arrested for failing to appear in court and other compl …

EVE
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Remember Eve? She was the only woman in Ruff Ryders' crew (featuring DMX, The Lox and Drag-on), Eve stood tall with the boys. She went on to win a Grammy and who sold over eight million copies of her first three albums.

Well, over ten years later, she's just released her fourth album, Lip Lock, today, June 3rd, 2013 (I believe this is the UK release date, the US release was last month in May).

When asked about why she chose that name for the album, she said, "I call the new record Lip Lock because it's about locking the game back down." She went on to talk about her life and situation now, "I'm not trying to relive any moments of my life, I'm in a new place in my life. I'm almost a new artist - 2013 is a year you will see more sides of me than ever before, this is just the start!".

Also: Eve will host Lovedough this Friday, June 7th, in London.

Event will feature:

Eve
Lady Lykez
Ash Catch'Em
Its Nate

Plus: DJ's, Dixon Bros, Martin 2 Smoove, Andy P, The Stables & The South Gallery, Hosted by Pack London, Matt Jam Lamont, Spooky (UKG set), Boyson, Brown Bear, Hutch & Samson, Shark Bait, Mem

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Finding Nemo

I hope everyone in the Northeast is safe and sound - after they had just experienced a record-breaking snowstorm last night. It's reported that in some areas that more than three feet of snow are on the ground ("with more to come")! You've all read the headlines: don't bother flying or visiting the Northeast area today or in the next few days.

COLD SPECKS
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"When the City Lights Dim" is the new single from Cold Specks (lead by Al Spx), which is coming out March 5th, 2013, via Mute Records. The track is taken from last year's debut album, I Predict A Graceful Expulsion, from this Canadian singer/songwriter.

The album was a short-list for Canada’s Polaris Prize and was eMusic’s highest praise as the #1 Album of 2012.

Cold Specks will be doing some brief promotional shows in the Canada area:

03/15/13 Montreal, QC Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
03/16/13 Montreal, QC Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
03/18/13 Kingston, ON Sydenham St United Church
03/19/13 London, ON London Music Hall
06/08/13 Toronto, ON Historic Fort York

Can't wait for "When the City Lights Dim"? Hear "Holland" now:

SNOWDEN
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I've seen Snowden twice. The first time, there was this huge blizzard in Minneapolis and then the second time for free because the headliner pulled out at the last minute. Snowden decided to continue on with the show.

The band is heading back to Minneapolis as part of their mid-to-late February tour and may preview some songs from their upcoming album, No One In Control, which will be released by Kings of Leon's record label, Serpents and Snakes.

You can preview their first single, "The Beat Comes", at Stereogum.

02/19 - Boston - TT The Bears
02/20 - Philadelphia - Johnny Brendas
02/22 - DC - DC9
02/23 - NYC - Mercury Lounge
02/24 - Chicago - Subterranean
02/25 - Minneapolis - Triple Rock
02/26 - Denver - Larimer Lounge
02/28 - Seattle - Barboza
03/01 - Los Angeles - Satellite Lounge
03/03 - Atlanta - The Earl

BRIEFLY:

LOVE IS COLDER THAN DEATH lictd.com The new Love is Colder Than Death (LICTD) album is called Tempest and it's coming out next week: February 15th, 2013. LICTD is a 90s dark wave German band, named after the 1969 Fassbinder film "Liebe ist kälter als der Tod".

FREEZE-TAG blogspot.com Freeze-Tag I (Marcus Alan Ward) is releasing Eskimo sometime in March 2013. According to his blog, "Taking time to finish the EP up.. But the video looks gorgeous.." Currently mixing at Field Day Recordings. Hear the title track now:

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NoiseTrade

Katie Herzig: Beautiful Inside

NoiseTrade has been connecting artists and fans with free music for two years now and with Version 2.0 (coming soon), they're building a better website for iPhone/iPad usability (yay!).

To get you excited, 25 free tracks from 25 different music artists for free at noisemakers.noisetrade.com. Unfortunately, I have not really heard of any these bands, outside of Lovedrug and Snowden, but for the price of free, I'll give it a shot.

Here is the list of bands on this free compilation:

Ben Rector, Bleu, The Civil Wars, Coal Train Railroad, David Mead, Derek Webb, Green River Ordinance, Joy Williams, Justin McRoberts, Kate York, Katie Herzig, The Last Royals, Lovedrug, Matt Wertz, Matthew Mayfield, Matthew Perryman Jones, Mike Farris, Mikky Ekko, Red Mountain Church, Sandra McCracken, Sleeping At Last, Snowden, Thad Cockrell, Trent Dabbs, Waterdeep

As for website, it still relies heavily on Flash (read: does not currently work on the iPad), and I did have it timed out when trying to download the 121mb zip file.

NoiseTrade asks only tip money if you enjoy what you hear.

vu ()

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The Zombies

The Zombies - Time Of The Season The Zombies Tour Dates 06/19/08 TunbridgeWells Assembly Hall 06/20/08 Basingstoke The Anvil 06/21/08 St Albans The Alban Arena 06/22/08 Southend Cliffs Pavilion 06/25/08 Salisbury City Hall 06/26/08 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre 06/27/08 Peterborough Broadway 07/03/08 Detroit,MI Comerica CityFest 07/05/08 Milwaukee,WI Summerfest 07/06/08 St. Paul,MN Taste of Minnesota 07/09/08 Lansing,MI Common Ground Fest 07/10/08 Uncasville,CT Wolf Den @ Mohegan Sun Casino 07/11/08 New York Fillmore @ Irving Plaza 07/12/08 Atlantic City,NJ Trump Marina 07/13/08 WesthamptonBeach,NY Westhampton Beach PAC 07/15/08 Alexandria,VA The Birchmere 07/17/08 Anaheim, CA The Grove 07/18/08 N.LasVegas,NV Cannery Casino 07/19/08 Agoura Hills,CA The Canyon Club 07/20/08 San Francisco,CA Regency Center 07/23/08 Portland,OR Wonder Ballroom 07/24/08 Seattle,WA El Corazon 07/25/08 Langley,BC(Vancouver) Cascades Casino 07/26/08 Calgary, AB Deerfoot Casino 07/27/08 Edmonton,AB Century Casino 07/29/08 Saskatoon,SK Dakota Dunes Casino 07/30/08 Regina,SK Casino Regina 07/31/08 Winnipeg,MB Club Regent Casino Discography [1965] The Zombies [1965] Begin Here (UK Release) [1968] Odessey and Oracle [1991] New World [2004] As Far As I Can See... [2008] The Zombies and Beyond

What's your name?
Who's your daddy?
Is he rich, is he rich like me?

The truth is, The Zombies needs no introduction, judging from the feedback on the Zombies' two most famous songs "She's Not There" and "Time of the Season". What people aren't aware of is that the band is still around, released an album May 26^th called The Zombies And Beyond. I don't have the new album, but it looks like a greatest hits and, er, "beyond".

 

 

The Zombies - She's Not There

The Zombies was part of that "British Invasion", lead by The Beatles in 1960. Their first hit single was "She's Not There", followed by "Leave Me Be" (not charted) and "Tell Her No".

I thought I read somewhere that they are also going on tour this Summer to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of Odessey and Oracle, originally released in 1968. Although this album feature the massive hit "Time of the Season", the album actually charted pretty poorly in the US Billboard chart (at #95). I believe the main reason for this was because the band had broken up in '68 and there wasn't any major promotional push for the album. Still, the single did amazingly well on radio in both the UK and the US.

Although the band re-formed with different members (usually fronted by singer/songwriter Rod Argent), but it wasn't until 2008 that all the surviving members returned to the stage as The Zombies. Paul Atkinson, the original guitarist, died in 2004 due to liver and kidney disease.

So if you're a fan of the Zombies, look for them on tour (they're doing a few dates with Jefferson Starship) and, of course, they'll be performing their big hits from the 60s.

 

Snowden - Time of the Season

Trivia: "odyssey" had been misspelled by the cover designers and the band were reportedly "deeply embarrassed".

Bonus: Here's a cover of "Time of the Season" by Snowden^[W♥M]. I saw this band perform this song live, and it was pretty amazing.

Links: myspace.com/thezombies rodargent.com colinblunstone.co.uk

Snowden - Time of the Season

 

 

Snowden - Time of the Season

Snowden

The last time I saw Snowden, it was at the Triple Rock Social and it was a very snowed-in day. It was kind of ironic that their name sounds like "snowed-in", yet the Atlanta, Georgia-based band exclaimed that they've never experienced snow like this before. Welcome to Minnesota!

That was only a few months ago, but now they're back, supporting Kings of Leon. Unfortunately, KoL canceled their appearance because they were sick (drugs or booze, you decide!), so suddenly Snowden is now the main and only act.

Since they only have an album and an EP (you can download 83% of the EP off their website), they played the majority of it for a little over an hour.

The highlight of the show was that they did a Zombies and a Neil Young song. I asked Jordan why they decided on those two covers and he said that the Zombies are the greatest band ever and that Neil Young was such a Rock n Roll song.

I'm including their cover of "Time of the Season (demo)" here, which is available on their official website (direct link: snowden.info).

Bonus: Download Fuel of The Celebration - The Remixes. for free at www.kissatlanta.com.

PS, I'm going up north, and won't be back until Tuesday. Not really sure if I'll have 'net access.

vu ♥ Links: www.snowden.info