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K Tours

Read More K Records K remains one of the most interesting and diverse record label out of Olympia, Washington. It's no wonder that I love K and so does Kurt Cobain (who had a tattoo of the K shield).

You know I love K Records, so here are a kouple of K tours:

TENDER FOREVER
myspace.com/tenderforever

I briefly mentioned Melanie "Tender Forever" Valera (the email came in as we were recording our podcast), so you may, or may not, hear her on the podcast - to be out tomorrow.

In the meantime, I thought I'd let you know that she has a new EP called Where Are We From, to come out December 6th on K Records. I have not had the chance to listen to the new songs, and if it's anything like her previous releases, I am sure I will enjoy it. Judging a book by its cover, I would say it looks very naughty? Or illusionary? I'll find out soon enough...

If you live in Cali, see her in person:

11/11/11 - Arcata, CA @ Green House
11/12/11 - Chico, CA @ Cafe Flo
11/13/11 - Sacramento, CA @
11/15/11 - San Francisco, CA @ El Rio
11/16/11 - Oakland, CA @ East Nile
11/17/11 Isla Vista, CA @ Biko Garage

CALVIN JOHNSON
www.krecs.com

K Records owner, Calvin "Selector Dub Narcotic" Johnson, will be heading out on tour this fall, doing all-ages shows. I guess it's no big deal once you've turn 21, but for all the youngsters out there: this is great news.

Nov. 13, 2011 - L.A., Ca. @ The Smell
Nov. 14, 2011 - San Luis Obispo, Ca. @ Kreuzberg Café
Nov. 16, 2011 - Santa Cruz, Ca. @ Pioneer Street
Nov. 17, 2011 - Oakland, CA. @ LoBot
Nov. 18, 2011 - Sacramento, Ca. @ Bows & Arrows Collective
Nov. 19, 2011 - Chico, Ca. @ Rayray Gallery
Nov. 20, 2011 - Corvallis, Ore. @ Interzone,
Nov. 21, 2011 - Portland, Ore. @ House of Preblon

CHRISTMAS
whipsoflove.tumblr.com

The impossible to google Christmas band (the one with Emily Beanblossom) is on tour:

11/12/11 Philadelphia, PA Little Bar
11/13/11 Washington, DC Comet Ping Pong
11/16/11 Boston, MA Muthership
11/17/11 Brooklyn, NY Legion Bar

From the looks of things, it seems their LP is sold out, but you can still grab their Namiot 7".

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News: Face to Face, Calvin Johnson, Donnas, Peter Moren, and SOTY

Just as there were a ton of album releases yesterday, there was also a ton of news. Here's your roundup:

Face to Face Announce Plan for Reunion

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Los Angeles, CA – After announcing their break-up in 2003 FACE TO FACE has revealed plans to reu...

Punk rock band Face to Face announced that they are reforming.

We miss playing these songs live. That's the only reason. We don't plan on writing any new material or releasing new records as FACE TO FACE, but we are looking forward to getting out there and playing for people. The live shows have always been the best part of this band so why not continue to do something we love to do.

- Trever Keith (singer/founder)

Although Face to Face will not be recording new material, Keith's recorded a solo album. The press material points to www.treverkeith.com, but at of this writing, there was practically nothing on that page.

 

 

Peter Bjorn And John - Teen Love

Peter Bjorn and John's Peter Morén Releases Debut Solo Album on April 8!

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On April 8, 2008, Quarterstick Records will release the highly anticipated solo album from Peter...

Speaking of solo album, Peter Morén (you know him as Peter from Peter, Bjorn and John) will also be releasing a solo album through Quarterstick Records.

Apparently the album was "several years in the making". I suppose, because PB&J exploded last year and they were constantly touring and promoting Writer's Block that it's no wonder his solo album was set on the backburner until now.

According to the press release, the acoustic, low-key album is called The Last Tycoon and will be available on April 8, 2008.

Tour 02/12/08 Chicago, IL - The Co-Prosperity Sphere 02/14/08 New York, NY - NY University 02/15/08 Cambridge, MA - The Lily Pad 02/16/08 Providence, RI - Underground 02/17/08 New York, NY - Bowery Poetry Club 02/18/08 Brooklyn, NY - Lutheran Church 02/23/08 Grinnell, IA - Grinnell College 02/24/08 Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room 02/26/08 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge 02/27/08 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court 02/28/08 Boise, ID - Neurolux 02/29/08 Seattle, WA - The Vera Project 03/02/08 Olympia, WA - Capitol Theater Calvin Johnson on US tour Febuary 2008! http://weheartmus... Calvin Johnson - I'm Down from weheartmusic.vox.com Calvin Johnson sets out into the world, acous...

 

 

Calvin Johnson - I'm Down

Calvin Johnson announces his tour dates with fellow K Records artist, Mahjongg.

I did check out Johnson's biography page which allows two free songs for download (which I'll include one of them here).

Apparently when not hanging out with Beat Happening, The Go Team, Dub Narcotic Sound System, and The Halo Benders, he founded and runs K Records since 1982!

Random Trivia: There is a football player also named Calvin Johnson.

Bonus Random Trivia: Kurt Cobain has a tattoo of the K logo on his arm.

Story of the Year Unleash The Black Swan

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St. Louis alternative rock heavyweights Story of the Year will release their hotly anticipated n...

Story of the Year's third studio album is called The Black Swan, to be release on April 22nd through Epitaph (the band was previously on Maverick).

Not much to add to the announcement, except that you can hear the new single, "Wake Up" on armyoftheblackswan.com, where fans are encouraged to sign up for "updates and exclusive opportunities."

Musically, we've grown so much. We have some very unique, timeless, face melting guitar riffs and solos that have come to define our sound, without compromising the idea of a classic song.

- guitarist Ryan Phillips.

The Donnas Head on the Road with The Hives

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After a headbanging European tour this fall and a memorable, crowd-pleasing performance during t...

The Donnas teams up with The Hives for a major tour, per their press release.

Their promise of "quality, ass-kicking performances" made me smile... and the two bands would compliment each other as their sound are similar.

I always think these girls are a lot of fun, with a lot of humor. Remember when they were underage and when they finally became adults, they released The Donnas Turn 21 in 2001.

They've been in the music industry for 15 years now - something about the rock n roll that keeps these girls going!

 01/30/2008 06:52:46  vu my♥posts www.weheartmusic.com