November 26, 2007
Ms. Draper Goes To Washington
Linda
Draper is gearing up for her debut appearance in Washington, DC. She
will be performing at The Red And The Black(sister venue to indie
haven the DC9) on Wednesday December 19, 2007 with support from Jonny Cohen
(Teenbeat Records) and DC singer/songwriter Talia Segal . Showtime is 9PM,
tickets are $8. If you missed Linda on her various live outings in 2007 (ie: "Keepsake" Tour)
- Be sure to catch her last performance of the year.
Linda is also currently recording demos for her next Planting Seeds release
- her third full length for the label and promises to be another stellar
collection of classic songs. More release news is due shortly. For more
information please visit her at: www.lindadraper.net
and www.myspace.com/lindadraper
Sunday Smoke Kit Smoke'in Into 2008
Scott
Meiggs and company have spent the last several months rehearsing songs
for the bands upcoming LP due out in 2008. Joining the band on lead guitar
is Dave Moore (formerly of 8-Track, and pre-PSR band September
Rain - an early outfit featuring Scott Meiggs, Neil DelParto, Chris
Guanzon and Mimo Santos)and multi-instrumentalist Cory Potrafka (also
from 8-Track). The Smoke Kit will be playing some shows in the very near
future, more details as we get them. The LP will be the band's first release
since 2004's "I Love The Rain" CDEP and Meiggs' appearance (as Xavier Pelleuf)
on the PSR collection "Sunsets & Silhouettes" with the track "Fourth Of
July". More news filtering in as we speak.
The Jesus And Mary Chain Setting Up Into The New Year
No
Freeheat news? That's not all together bad news - No worries, since
Jim Reid and brother William have continued The Jesus And Mary Chain
reunion with the recording of a new LP their first in 10 years ("Munkie"
was released on Subpop in 1998) - the band recently recorded "All Things
Must Pass" in Los Angeles during their October California/Colorado dates,
for inclusion on NBC-TV's "Heroes" show soundtrack. Billboard
also reports they are fielding calls from labels of all sorts and sizes.
Look for a late Spring/early Summer 2008 release. Rhino records has also
announced it will release a box set of rarities and alternate/acoustic versions
- a quote somewhere stating they've pretty much raided the vaults.
In more JAMC news, they are set to return to the live stage with two dates in 2008
in London at the Roundhouse - March 11th and 12th. For more information
please visit myspace.com/jesusandmarychainband
PSR News Briefs
Michael Barrett has two new country/folk tinged tracks recently recorded in New England
and one of the duo of songs set for inclusion on an upcoming compilation: "Big Baby" and "Jessie" are the
latest compositions from former Essex Green & Ladybug Transistor member.
The Tamborines continue work on their debut LP - look for a
trio of upcoming shows on 11/26 in Nottingham with The Warlocks ;
11/28 at The Legion in London also with the Warlocks - then see them on
11/29 at the Half Moon Pub.
Pinkie as previously reported continues work on the third release for Planting Seeds - titled "Lush". Alex
recently recorded an acoustic radio session for a Peru indie radio show "Audiomantra", which may be made available via
the teaser digital single as b-sides (a trio of tracks that originally appeared on 2001's "My Little Experiment")
There is more news to surface for sure...
Above photos: Linda Draper Live at 2007 IPO 11.12.07 photo by Ellen Reynard ©2007 PSR Collection
; Dave Moore of SSK courtesy of Dave Moore Myspace page; The Jesus & Mary Chain live at The Wiltern/LA, CA
©2007 Planting Seeds Records collection
November 21, 2007
The Voyces Return From The West
NYC's
The Voyces are back from their week long tour of the West. They kicked
off their 2007 "Kissing Like It's Love Tour" with a date at the 2007 NYC
International Pop Overthrow (read a review here),
and then continued with packed crowds at their show in Ventura, CA; San
Luis Obispo, CA and onto their excellent performance on bay area radio station
KFJC. A two night stand in Portland, OR ended with a cool appearance on
influential college radio station KPSU and the Hour Long Hour show listen
to the archived show from November
16th.
In more Voyces news, the band has returned and is gearing up for another
performance in NYC - on December 7th at The Mercury Lounge for the "Warm,
Safe & Sound Benefit" - the band will hit the stage at 10:15PM - tickets
are $12 - Bring a coat or sweater to donate to NYC's homeless and admission
is only $6.
Did you want more Voyces? Well, check out singer Jude Kastle who
recently chimed in at #3 on the 25 Hottest Woman Who Deserve Record Contracts
(Brian tells us Jude is on a label called Planting Seeds - hehe) - check
out the list/Jude Kastle's ultra cool photo here
More cool news from Linda Draper, The Tamborines, Sunday Smoke Kit, Pinkie, Michael Barrett
The Jesus And Mary Chain , right after the Thanksgiving holiday - Promise!
Have a good one folks!
- Neil DelParto/ PSR
above photo ©2007 The Planting Seeds Collection -The Voyces "Live at IPO, NYC 11.07.07" photo courtesy of Brian Wurschum
November 15, 2007
Photos Of The Moment
Check out some cool recent photos of the Planting Seeds family of artists: The Tamborines showcase their
latest video from the "Sally O'Gannon" EP (PSRCD042); The Voyces out on tour in support of their recent gem "Kissing
Like It's Love" (PSRCD049); Linda Draper plays The Sidewalk Cafe in NYC with classic tracks from her
critically acclaimed "Keepsake" (PSRCD048) LP - good stuff!
Photo still from The Tamborines latest video "Come Together",
view it at http://youtube.com/watch?v=SYsB6EXKeHM
Frank and Jude of The Voyces...sunny smiles
in California on their West Coast Tour next stop Portland!
Linda Draper live, November 2007 at The Sidewalk Cafe in NYC
above photos ©2007 The Planting Seeds Collection. The Tamborines photo courtesy of Henrique Laurindo; The Voyces
photo courtesy of Eric Puente; Linda Draper photo by Lisa Redford.
November 9, 2007
The Voyces Way Out West
This
week The Voyces head out west for dates in support of their second LP "Kissing
Like It's Love" (PSRCD-049). Be sure to catch the band's first show on November
10th in Fillmore, CA - a new date has also been added in San Luis Obispo,
CA at The Clubhouse. The band has also confirmed their live-in studio performance
on the campus of Portland State University station KPSU on November 16th
via the "Hour Long Hour" show hosted by Andrew Stern. Here are the complete
dates:
11.10.07 Fillmore, CA @ KRLY 99.1 FM Radio "Songs From The Window" Show
11.11.07 Ventura, CA @ Grady's Record Refuse
11.12.07 Canoga Park, CA @ Cobalt Cafe
11.13.07 San Luis Obispo, CA @ The Clubhouse
11.14.07 Los Altos, CA @ KFJC 89.7 FM Radio "Apartment Life" ##
11.15.07 Portland, OR @ Towne Lounge **
11.16.07 Portland, OR @ KPSU Radio Portland State University ++
11.16.07 Portland, OR @ The Store Front **
++ "The Hour Long Hour Show" Hosted by Andrew Stern
** w/ The Neat
## "Apartment Life Show" Hosted by Mitch Lemay
In other Voyces news, the latest LP continues to get ace reviews - here's the latest one:
"memorable tambourine-laden 60s and 70s pop…suitable for summer drives,
celebrations of youth…radio pop that grows on you exponentially"
-Sound The Sirens Magazine (November, 2007)
Linda Draper At The International Pop Overthrow
Linda
Draper will make her debut at the NYC 2007 International Pop Overthrow
on Monday November 12th at 7:30PM - it will certainly be another opportunity
to see her perform material from her critically acclaimed fifth LP "Keepsake"
along with new music she will include on her next LP.
Speaking of critically acclaimed LP - "Keepsake" rolls on with a recent
"Featured Review" via online music magazine Delusions of Adequacy - they
write:
"exquisite blend of voice and pace...crisp and passionate...innocent
and romantic... Keepsake is a warm pleasure, enchanting the listener with
profound stories in simple settings." - (October, 2007)
More Planting Seeds News + A quick quote from Hermano Del Noche Gonzalez
III
The Tamborines have confirmed the completion of their second music video.
The clip is for the "Sally O'Gannon" EP track "Come Together". You'll be
able to view the video via the band's myspace.com/thetamborines page as
well as youtube.com.
Meanwhile, the band continues to record their debut LP with Brian O'Shaunessy
(Primal Scream, The Clientele, My Bloody Valentine) as well as playing live
UK dates with The Warlocks.
Words From Hermano Hermano stopped in to give us those wonderful
words that brighten our day...here's what he predicts
"You will travel far and wide, both pleasure and business"
above photo of The Voyces courtesy of Brian Wurshcum/Planting Seeds Archives;
photo of Linda Draper by Neil DelParto/Planting Seeds Records Archives
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