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Tijuana Gift Shop would like to invite you to join us at MANIC FEST DESTINY, where we will take over The Belmont in Austin, TX for TWO DAYS.

Please RSVP to MFD@tijuanagiftshop.net or on our Facebook event page.

Hope to see you there!

Karnivool finally released their internationally lauded full-length Sound Awake in the U.S. this week and much is abuzz to celebrate the long-awaited album hitting the streets domestically.

AOL are hosting a listening party and are currently streaming the album in it’s entirety in the ‘New Releases’ section and Sound Awake is a featured “New & Noteworthy” release on iTunes, along with sidebar highlights on Facebook and iLike.

The video for the first single for “Set Fire To The Hive” is also heading up the rock section at MTV.

Live performance of “Set Fire To The Hive” in front of 40,000 at noon on Big Day Out

Karnivool are about to hit Europe before coming back to the States for their first U.S. tour in three years.  The tour will begin with multiple performances at SXSW, including a few special ACOUSTIC sets!

Produced by Forrester Savell (The Butterfly Effect, Mammal, Dead Letter Circus), Sound Awake is kaleidoscopic, engaging & multi-dimensional.  It delivers the band’s trademark sound while taking the listener to new heights as it ventures into innovative exploratory territory.

Amazon buy link: http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Awake-Karnivool/dp/B00316DDWW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1266363822&sr=1-3

iTunes buy link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sound-awake/id354735862

KARNIVOOL U.S. TOUR:

March 17 – Austin, TX (SXSW)- MANIC FEST DESTINY @ The Belmont (ACOUSTIC) – 4:00pm
March 18 – Austin, TX (SXSW) – Full Metal Texas @ Emo’s Main Stage – 12:15pm
March 18 – Austin, TX (SXSW) – SIN Party @ Antone’s – 4:00pm
March 20 – Austin, TX (SXSW) – Aussie BBQ @ Maggie Mae’s – 12:00pm
March 20 – Austin, TX (SXSW) – MANIC FEST DESTINY @ The Belmont (ACOUSTIC) – 4:00pm
March 20 – Austin, TX (SXSW) – Aussie Showcase @ Maggie Mae’s – 11:59pm
March 21 – Corpus Christi, TX – The Pavilion @ Concrete St**
March 23 – San Antonio, TX – Scout Bar
March 24 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
March 26 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligan’s
March 27 – Augusta, GA – Sky City
March 28 – Charleston, SC – The Oasis
March 30 – Baltimore, MD – The Quarter
March 31 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
April 1 – Philadelphia, PA – The Note
April 2 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater Underground
April 3 – Providence, RI – Club Hell
April 5 – Toronto, ONT – Wreck Room
April 7 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
April 8 – Louisville, KY – Phoenix Hill Tavern
April 9 – Chicago, IL – Penny Road
April 10 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
April 11 – Madison, WI – The Annex
April 12 – Minneapolis, MN – The Rock
April 14 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
April 16 – Sacramento, CA – The Boardwalk
April 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour

** w/ Deftones, Sevendust & Drowning Pool

Tiger, Leno, Palin, Paris… the ENTIRE cast of the Jersey Shore, Boston musician Arthur Nasson has a message for you – “Don’t Be A Douche Bag.” In this time of uncertainty, Americans are clamoring for an act of public reassurance and TGS and Arthur Nasson are reaching out to a nation in troubled times in an attempt to offer hope for a brighter future.

A focal track from Nasson’s recent album False Prophets, “Don’t Be A Douche Bag” can be interpreted by many as simply an underground artist’s reply to the mainstream media and pop-culture in general, but Nasson is focusing more at the bigger picture.

“I’m looking to gather enough support to propose legislation to have ‘Don’t Be A Douche Bag’ replace the national anthem,” submits Arthur.  “What better advice is there to lead a nation?!”

Download “Don’t Be A Douche Bag” from False Prophets and feel free to post

Arthur Nasson has licensed two entire albums to MTV’s “Made” and “My Super Sweet Sixteen” and over 200 radio stations are currently playing his music, with more being added every week.  Nasson has been featured on NPR’s “Here and Now” and KALX’s “The Next Big Thing” w/ Marshall Stax and plans to tour the North East with his 12-year old son on drums in 2010.

“False Prophets sounds like something John Lennon might have done. It’s varied, but cohesive; melodic, but adventurous. In an ideal world, Nasson would find mainstream success. But if he did, he wouldn’t have all that time to spend at home – or the chance to give his adolescent Bonzo live performance experience.”
- Jim Sullivan, Boston Herald

“Like an unhinged Dylan hammering a jazz piano, Nasson has a great ear for a tune and seems to be willing to try anything once in order to make one, resulting in a fine burst of aural entertainment.”
- Americana UK

“wonderful, tremendous artistic effort, listening to Arthur Nasson’s voice is a joy.”
- Inside Connection Magazine

“AWESOME”
- Burning World (UK)

Arthur Nasson’s False Prophets and Life After Telescopes are currently available via his own Philistine Records.   More info at http://www.arthurnasson.com/

Stream two tracks tracks from each album, including “Don’t Be A Douche Bag,” at: http://www.arthurnasson.com/streaming_audio.html

The biggest bands in the world have a concept to promote their tour.  U2 did Zoo TV and the 360 Tour, the Rolling Stones had A Bigger Bang; so when Americana singer-songwriter Israel Nash Gripka and indie garage rockers The Fieros began planning their U.S. jaunt, they decided to be candid and “Sing For Their Supper.”  

In March, the artists will set sail from New York City to the southern United States, stopping along the route to locally owned and operated diners and other food joints, with guitars, and forks, in hand.  Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal, a tour premise not only feeding the bands their much needed daily sustenance, but also presenting a departure from the way individuals hear independent artists.

TOUR PROMO VIDEO

“Everyone eats food,” says Gripka.  “So we’re going to bring our music to them, while they’re dining, for a completely different way of performing and listening to music and meeting people across the country.”

During their journey, both bands will be video-blogging from the road.  The videos will be up hosted by The Alternate Root, an interactive music magazine featuring all genres of traditional American roots and Americana music.

Israel Nash Gripka, the son of a Baptist minister, grew up in Ozark churches and was exposed to gospel music in all of its forms. His father also kept a collection of records that granted access to the world of classic rock n’ roll.  Here, Gripka learned about song-craft from The Beatles, grit from The Stones, and story telling from Credence Clearwater Revival and Townes Van Zandt.

Gripka is touring in support of his debut solo album New York Town, which reached #18 on the U.S. Americana Airplay Charts and #2 on the Euro Americana charts.  Americana UK called New York Town, “an album that mixes the ebullience of a storytelling Richard Thompson with the songwriting panache of Ryan Adams. A real gem to start off 2009 and a name I will be keeping a close eye on for sure.”

The Fieros are a straight up, no-frills Texas-American rock band.  Formed in 2005 and honored with Dallas Observer awards for “Best New Act” in 2006 and “Best Indie Rock” in 2007, their fan base has continued to grow steadily.  In their short time together they have opened for such acts as The B-52’s, The Polyphonic Spree, Okkervil River, The Redwalls, The Whigs and The Black Angels, and played over 200 shows in the southwest region.  In 2008 The Fieros relocated to Brooklyn and recently released their self-titled debut EP.

Front-man Joey McClellan, fresh off a tour with Hymns and Daniel Johnston, brings the melodic guitars and hooky riffs that make their songs feel instantly familiar. His co-songwriting brother Aaron McClellan provides the warm growling bass tones and powerful harmonies. Drummer McKenzie Smith of Midlake, Regina Spector, and St.Vincent fame brings the infectious drum grooves that make the EP a foot-stomping, anthemic classic. Recorded live at Midlake Studios in Denton, Texas over three whiskey-fueled nights, The Fieros EP is a throwback to the days when Rock and Roll still had swagger.

The “Sing For Your Your Supper” touring band is Israel Nash Gripka(Harmonica, Vox, Guitar), Joey McClellan(Guitar, Vox), Aaron McClellan(Bass, Vox) & Chris Grace(Drums, percussion) taking over on drums while McKenzie is on the road promoting the new Midlake album.

THE SING FOR YOUR SUPPER TOUR – w/ Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros:

March 7th – Bridgeport, CT – Acoustic Café – 5:00pm

March 8th – New York, NY – Jae Deli** – 7:30pm

March 9th – Baltimore, MD – Broadway Diner ** – 1:30pm

March 9th- Richmond, VA – Gallery 5 – 7:00pm

March 10th -  Asheville, NC – Burgermeister’s ** – 5:30pm

March 10th – Asheville, NC – The Garage – 8:00pm

March 11th – Knoxville, TN – WDVX Radio # – 12:00pm

March 11th – Knoxville, TN – The Square Room # – 7:00pm

March 12th – Nashville, TN – Elliston Place Soda Shop** – 2:30pm

March 14th – Denton, TX  – Nx35 % – TBA

March 16th – Dallas, TX – All Good Café ** – 1:00pm

March 17^th- Houston, TX – KPFT Radio # – 11:00am

March 17^th – Houston, TX – Mango’s – 9:00pm

March 18^th- Austin, TX – SXSW

March 19^th - Austin, TX – SXSW

March 19^th – Fredericksburg, TX – KFAN Radio # – 11:30am

March 20^th – Austin, TX – MANIC FEST DESTINY @ The Belmont – 5:15pm

March 21^st – Dallas, TX – La Grange – 9:00pm

March 23^rd – Monett, MO – Mocha Joe’s ** – 6:30pm

March 25th – South Greenfield, MO – Grandma’s ** – 1:00pm

March 25^th – Springfield, MO – Lindberg’s – 8:00pm

March 26^th – Columbia, MO – BXR Radio # – 5:00pm

March 26^th – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note – 8:00pm

March 29^th – Louisville, KY – WFPK # – 3:30pm

April 2^nd – New York, NY – TBA

** Restaurant Gig
# Israel Nash Gripka only
% The Fieros only

www.israelgripka.com

www.thefieros.com

A basement with no windows saw the birth of songwriting that came from the overactive pelvis, and a love of the ugly and loud. Out of that Brooklyn dungeon arose THE ART OF SHOOTING and their debut full-length Traveling Show, out April 27, 2010.

“The Art Of Shooting juxtaposes dreamy shoegaze with crunchy, epic rock,” declares Time Out New York. The Brooklyn dream-punks forge an auditory surge that is artful, melodic and full of vocal harmonies.  Aggressive, dissonant lullabies are mixed with hints of PJ Harvey, Blonde Redhead and Polvo.

Traveling Show is an intensely personal work for The Art Of Shooting’s singer/songwriter/guitarist Kelly Irene Corson, who growls, shrieks and hums with a vibrato vocally evocative of Siouxsie Sioux and Chrissie Hynde balanced with the tenderness and vulnerability of St. Vincent and Feist.

Download “The Birdcage” from Traveling Show and feel free to post

This album is a documentary nod to Corson’s self- discovery of her truths.  Lyrically and dynamically, Traveling Show is a raw look at life.  “Truth till it can be humiliating,” attests Corson.  “It’s empowering to show your imperfections as a point of pride in who you really are.”

Traveling Show was produced by both Paul Mahajan (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio, Liars, The National) in Brooklyn and Keith Souza (Battles, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Lightning Bolt) in Pawtucket, RI.

“This album has been a series of humbling miracles from beginning to end,” sums Kelly Irene.  “Though it’s tested the ends of my patience, self-esteem, and faith not only in other people, but also in myself, at this moment, I’m as proud of it as I’ll ever be.”

TAOS also have a 5 song EP, Tyrant’s Black Eyes, available through the Ace Fu Family Business label.

Traveling Show hits the streets on April 27, 2010.

“These dynamic tuned, jerky rhythmed, acerbic tongued, goth tinged, two girl/one boy Brooklyn art punks might’ve fit right in on Rough Trade in 1980, or opening for Siouxsie a few years later.”
- Village Voice

“Eerie, unearthly melodies promise to haunt your dreams.”
- CMJ

“Singer/guitarist KELLY CORSON can go from a whisper to a scream at a moment’s notice.”
- The Big Takeover

The Fieros are a straight up, no-frills Texas-American rock band.  Formed in 2005 and honored with Dallas Observer awards for “Best New Act” in 2006 and “Best Indie Rock” in 2007, their fan base has continued to grow steadily.  In their short time together they have opened for such acts as The B-52’s, The Polyphonic Spree, Okkervil River, The Redwalls, The Whigs and The Black Angels, and played over 200 shows in the southwest region.  In 2008 The Fieros relocated to Brooklyn and recently released their self-titled debut EP, now featured on iTunes.

Front-man Joey McClellan, fresh off a tour with Hymns and Daniel Johnston, brings the melodic guitars and hooky riffs that make their songs feel instantly familiar. His co-songwriting brother Aaron McClellan provides the warm growling bass tones and powerful harmonies. Drummer McKenzie Smith of Midlake, Regina Spector, and St.Vincent fame brings the infectious drum grooves that make the EP a foot-stomping, anthemic classic. Recorded live at Midlake Studios in Denton, Texas over three whiskey-fueled nights, The Fieros EP is a throwback to the days when Rock and Roll still had swagger.

In March, The Fieros and Israel Gripka head out on their “Sing For Your Supper” tour.  The artists set sail from New York City to the southern United States, stopping along the route to locally owned and operated diners and other food joints, with guitars, and forks, in hand.  Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal, a tour premise not only feeding the bands their much needed daily sustenance, but also presenting a departure from the way individuals hear independent artists.

Keep an eye out for both and much much more at MANIC FEST DESTINY…

Brooklyn’s My Cousin, The Emperor won “Best Alt Country – Song” for “A Long Way From Home,” the title track from their debut album, in the 9th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans.

The Winners in more than 50 album, song, music video and design categories culled from thousands of submissions from around the globe, were determined by a panel of 80 influential artists and industry pros including Tom Waits, The Black Keys, Ricky Skaggs, Pete Wentz, Mark Hoppus, Aimee Mann, The Apples in Stereo, David Garrett, Suzanne Vega, Bettye LaVette, Judy Collins, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward.

Congrats fellas.  Keep an eye out for MC, TE shows at SXSW in Austin and their part in Manic Fest Destiny.

Check out the full list of winners from The IMAs.

In Super Bowl numbers, ‘X’ means 10; sometimes it means “prohibited,” but on a pirate’s map, X is where the treasure is buried and that’s what will be found at “Freaks Ball X.” Over the past 10 years, a music newsgroup of fans, tastemakers and music lovers have gathered to celebrate the balance of a great party with great music.

The decade anniversary of this event will be celebrated on Sat, Jan 23rd with “FREAKS BALL X” at Sullivan Hall in NYC featuring New Orleans’ ANDERS OSBORNE and Jersey’s THE BLACK HOLLIES.  In-demand NYC axe-man Scott Metzger has been added to open up the night with a guitar-fueled groove set.  This will be Scott’s 8th Freaks Ball performance in a row!

Much love for the FREAKS from NY Examiner,  Hidden Track, Village Voice, Time Out NY and many many others…

GET YOUR TIX!

Australia’s KARNIVOOL embarked on the magnanimous tour of their homeland this past week as they began the already SOLD OUT BIG DAY OUT music festival along with sonic powerhouses Muse, The Mars Volta, The Horrors & Mastodon.  This is the VOOL’s latest tour outing counting down to the U.S. release of their internationally lauded full-length Sound Awake on February 16, 2010 via SIN/SonyMusic Independent Network.

Early March will see the quintet tour Europe before heading to SXSW in Austin, where they will begin their first U.S. tour in three years with the Serjical Strike label’s Fair To Midland.  Venues have finally been confirmed and the full itinerary can be found over at CMJ.