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Read More BNLX Anyway, I saw BNLX's very first gig and got a chance to briefly talk to Ed. He said he was very excited about BNLX, it was his first band that he's doing outside of Polara. .…

BNLX
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I'm quite pleased to see that BNLX just announced their upcoming California shows this summer. As you know, we've been following the Minneapolis band closely since they started three years ago!

If you have not been keeping up, BNLX is the "new" project by Ed Ackerson (Polara) with his wife Ashley Ackerson (The Mood Swings) and drummer David Jarnstrom (Attention).

Brooklyn Vegan just premiered the video for BNLX's latest single, "Vibrant", off of their debut self-titled LP.

06.07.13 San Francisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods
06.08.13 San Francisco, CA @ Parkerzalooza
06.10.13 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
06.21.13 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club

PS, This is just a trend that I've noticed at BNLX shows, but they usually play early on (even if they are the headliner). I am all for this, because as I'm getting older, I would rather be home at a decent hour.

Read More ...And You Will Know Us … Vu brought to my attention (and a quick perusal of the entire Internet confirmed his claim) that the band originally called themselves…(sigh)…The Clouds That Fondle Jagged Crags and Raging Storms Conspire and You Will Know Us by the …

LVMRKS
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Former singer and bassist of the most annoying band name ( ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead) Neil Busch is back with another strange band name: LVMRKS. I think it's supposed to be pronounced 'Lovemarks'.

LVMRKS' debut album Pale Fairytale came out this week, May 21st. You can hear "Valentine" right now:



Album information:

Artist: LVMRKS
Album: Pale Fairytale
Label: LVMRKS Records
Release Date: May 21, 2013

01. Blue Eyed Suicide
02. Valentine
03. Pale Fairytale
04. In Scars
05. Through Life I've Wandered
06. Don't Save Me
07. Prelude
08. Sidewalks of the Dawn
09. Let Go

Read More SXSW With SXSW 2013 to be in March, we're already starting to see announcements for showcases. For those that can't afford to travel to SXSW every year, the good news is that really good bands are doing mini-tours of or around the SXSW dates. …

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CBGB is a bit of a misnomer, they book a variety of music genre outside of their so-called name of "Country, BlueGrass, & Blues". The legendary music venue is still going strong, with an announcement the second annual CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL, taking place this October 9 to October 13, 2013.

I looked over the schedules and venues, this is taking a page right off the popular SXSW Music Festival: featuring over 700 musicians in over 175 music venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Here are some prices and details:

Badge 1: Music Showcases/Film Screenings (does not include Music or Film Conferences or any VIP Area Access)
Early Bird until July 1st - $50
July 2 until October 8: $75
Walkup: October 9 – 13: $100

Badge 2: Film Screenings/Film Conference: (includes Film Screenings and Music Showcases, does not include VIP Access)
Early Bird until July 1st - $150
July 2 until October 8: $200
Walkup: October 9 – 13: $250

Badge 3: Music Showcases/Music Conference: (includes Music Showcases and Film Screenings, does not include VIP Access)
Early Bird until July 1st - $150
July 2 until October 8: $200
Walkup: October 9 – 13: $250

Badge 4: VIP Combo Pass: (includes access to select VIP areas/opportunities that CBGB Festival will offer as well as all Music Showcases, Film Screenings, Music Conference, Film Conference)
Early Bird until July 1st - $250
July 2 until October 8: $300
Walkup: October 9 – 13: $375

These different tiers are a headache, in my opinion. They are often more expensive if you are only planning on seeing one or two shows.

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