New Zealand’s Kerretta make their US debut this March when the band kicks off their first ever US tour with a show at this year’s SXSW. To coincide with the SXSW performance and US tour, the band will be releasing their debut album – Vilayer – Stateside for the first time.

For those who have seen their blistering live show, Kerretta will no doubt be high on the “to see” gig agenda. Those yet to experience the propulsive, driving rock from this instrumental three-piece have a chance to see them push the envelope of tone and dynamics in an intense set. Their catchy, sometimes ambient brand of molten-core will appeal to fans of The Swans and Isis, but discerning listeners will know the trio peddle a uniquely atmospheric take on angular rock.

Cloud Cult is thrilled to announce some US tour dates this February, March and April – their first in nearly six months. The handful of 2010 US dates include a benefit show on February 26th at First Avenue in Minneapolis where all proceeds will go to saving The Electric Fetus Record Store outside of $1 from each ticket that will be set aside for the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief Fund.

In addition, this past fall Craig and Connie Minowa moved to a new home just West of Madison, WI where Craig has been writing and recording a new album set for release later this year. The record will be the band’s first studio album in more than two years and is the follow up to the critically acclaimed Feel Good Ghosts (Tea Partying Through Tornados) (Earthology – April 2008).

Lynn Riley has been described more than once as “Superwoman” of the sax. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pa., she received a B. A. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Hawaii. Her time spent in Hawaii was influential in developing her sensibility to, and awareness of, different musical cultures.

She continued her musical studies at the University of Missouri Kansas City, studied privately with Doris Sellers (principal flutist of the Kansas City Symphony), and immersed in its rich jazz tradition, apprenticed and performed with many of KC’s jazz legends.

She became involved with the Women’s Jazz Festival, an international festival highlighting women musicians. There she had the opportunity to play with luminaries like Carmen McRae, Marian McPartland, Shirley Scott, Emily Remner and Blossom Dearie. After 5 years on the Board of Directors, she headed back east.

Wasted Space features an array of indie bands in their show schedule.

Wasted Space is co-owned by Action Sports Super Star Carey Hart, Yankees baseball player Jason Giambi, and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Rockers Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte are partners. Hard Rock’s Cory McCormack will act as Managing Partner.

Wasted Space represents the ultimate depiction of the decadent rock n’ roll lifestyle. The first anti-club of its kind, Wasted Space melds the high-end rock n’ roll culture with fashion, art and design creating a one of a kind atmosphere and nightlife experience.

Phoenix will be returning to the states this winter and making a stop at The Joint on January 28.

2009 has been a career-defining year for the band with the release of their critically acclaimed album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Selling more than 200,000 copies to date, WAP is being heralded as one of the best albums of the year. These incredible songs spring to life even more so on stage, with dynamic guitars, infectious choruses and addictive rhythms building to sheer exhilaration as the audience rides Phoenix’s sonic high.

“World Of Imagination Vol.3″

(Square foot Exhibition)

3/5/2010

2000 paintings in one gallery at one time….

Do you want to be a part of it?

For the third time, APW Gallery is presenting the largest exhibition at our new location. Last time we had over two thousand 12″ x 12″ paintings on display at our gallery.This time we want to supass the previous and present the biggest and best square foot exhibtion in NYC.

Wasted Space features an array of indie bands in their show schedule.

Wasted Space is co-owned by Action Sports Super Star Carey Hart, Yankees baseball player Jason Giambi, and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Rockers Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte are partners. Hard Rock’s Cory McCormack will act as Managing Partner.

Wasted Space represents the ultimate depiction of the decadent rock n’ roll lifestyle. The first anti-club of its kind, Wasted Space melds the high-end rock n’ roll culture with fashion, art and design creating a one of a kind atmosphere and nightlife experience.

Yesterday after a long and short 3 years, we launched the public beta version of GiGHiVE. During that time we had our good days and bad. I am also sure there are many more to come.  In the meantime, I always wanted to jot down some of my experiences, in the hopes that artists could learn from the triumphs and failures.

Introduction that started the movement.

Most indie artists I have come across or read about, are defined by many names;  singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, musician, designer, journalist.

What’s missing in the bios and the hype we mass produce on the internet media machine, are the alternative names we go by.  For starters, waiter/ waitress, janitors, babysitter, cable guy, construction worker, office assistant, mail-room clerk, cook and for some of us ( and by no means all of us),  it goes a little deeper when you throw in  descriptive names such as felon, alcoholic, bum, procrastinator or drug addict.

Hey!!!  Don’t shoot the messenger – and I am not equating the two.  It’s just the dark side behind independent music most fans don’t usually see. Over the years I began to see a pattern among artists and I am just painting a picture.  Look past the beautiful web site canvasses and you just might find an unfamiliar world peering back at you.

For those of you lucky enough to get to the next level, live out your passion, avoid the darkside and make a good living at it, I envy you. For the rest of us…

Monika Herzig Holiday Concert Dates:

Wednesday, December 9, Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis
7-11PM, $10
National CD release of Peace on Earth with Holiday Wine Tasting
Enjoy the sounds of the season with one of Owl Studios’ brightest stars.
A collection of great holiday tunes.
www.thejazzkitchen.com

PS – We also will have a special tasting that will feature holiday cocktails @ 6p (the price for that is $15)

Friday, December 11, Kaleidoscope of Lights
6:30PM

WHAT: “A few years ago, we started imagining these nights that could be more than music, nights where you could fill a room with hope and honesty, nights where you could also point to community and treatment,” said Jamie Tworkowski, founder of TWLOHA.

“Heavy and Light is sort of a dream come true for us. We’re given the keys to this amazing venue, to basically put whatever and whoever we want on that stage. The goal is something truly unique. It’s not a “benefit show”. It’s an attempt to challenge and inspire and encourage. More than anything, Heavy and Light is an attempt to move people, with songs and with stories and with a taste of community…” said Jamie.

Back in January 2009, the 2nd annual Heavy and Light saw over 1,600 people come out to the House of Blues in Orlando, from throughout the Southeast and beyond. This year’s Heavy and Light will host acoustic performances by Mat Kearney, Aaron Gillespie (Underoath/The Almost), Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer), Stephen Christian (Anberlin), Aaron Marsh (Copeland), Zach Williams andDamion Suomi.

This day is a fabulous day.
The debut EP from Chevonne “Unwrap Me” is available on itunes for $4! Purchase an early holiday gift for your friends, both fellas and gals right here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unwrap-me-ep/id342567527

Upcoming Gigs:
http://listentochevonne.com/gigs/
Chevonne will be presenting at the OUT Music Awards
Upcoming Performances include: Pill Awards, Arena, Twinkle, Star 57, Bowery Poetry, Don Hills and at the
#1 Jewish Singles Event on Christmas Eve: Heebonism!

Monika Herzig Tour Dates:

Friday, November 20, New Combo, Fukuoka, 8pm
http://www.f2.dion.ne.jp/~combo/

Saturday, November 21, House Concert hosted by Allan Sutherland, Kumamoto
http://www.kyushu-ns.ac.jp/~allan/concerts/20091121-01.html

Sunday, November 22, Lileth, Kagoshima
http://music.geocities.jp/lileth_jazz/top_ja.html