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Kirtland Records to Release John Dufilho Compilation

2012-02-03T11:59:00.000-08:00

John Dufilho writes songs. Lots of them. More than eight albums' worth since 2000 — five with his rock-inclined The Deathray Davies, two with his indie pop-focused I Love Math, and a solo alt-rock album he released under his own name in 2006.

On his first full-length album since 2008, Dufilho has indeed taken a high-minded route: To be released under his new John Singer Sergeant moniker this latest affair is a mostly collaborative effort; content to resign himself to a backing role, Dufilho recorded the 14-track album's backing music entirely by himself and invited a cast of big-name musician acquaintances and close family friends alike to replace him on lead vocals. Included in this crop of guests contributors are Ben Kweller, The Apples' Schneider, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's, Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla, Centro-matic's Will Johnson, Kool and the Gang's remarkable Sir Earl Toon and indie chanteuse Sarah Jaffe, each of whom lends their own recognizable vocal stylings to Dufilho's music.

The recordings are like nothing that Dufilho has ever released prior. Stylistically, the disc bounces from genre to genre, touching on everything from nu disco ("Dizzy Joy" featuring Sir Earl Toon) to experimental psychedelic rock ("Dirty Num Num" featuring Dufilho's wife, Dannette, and his baby's nanny, Letty Gomez). And yet despite this wide range of sonic and lead vocal variation, it hardly feels disjointed, instead coming off as unified through Dufilho's remarkable pop song writing sensibilities. Infectious and endearing, the collection is as fully realized a project as Dufilho has completed to date, a winning batch of songs primed for a variety of listening experiences.

The album John Singer Sergeant will be released April 10.

Smile Smile's Music Featured in National Reese's Ad

2012-01-27T11:55:00.000-08:00

Toadies Announce Texas Tour Dates

2012-01-23T11:49:00.000-08:00

03/23 - Tyler - Clicks's [ tickets ]
03/24 - San Antonio - Josabi's [ tickets ]
04/04 - Beaumont - The Gig [ tickets ]
04/05 - Denton - Rockin' Rodeo [ tickets ]
04/06 - Abilene - The Lucky Mule Saloon [ tickets ]
04/07 - Austin - Stubb's w/ Ume and Boy + Kite [ tickets ]

Following the Texas run, Toadies hit the road opening for Social Distortion.

04/10 - Portland - Roseland * [ tickets ]
04/13 - Seattle - Paramount Theater * [ tickets ]
04/16 - Vancouver - Commodore * [ tickets ]
04/17 - Vancouver - Commodore * [ tickets ]
04/19 - Calgary - MacEwan Hall * [ tickets ]
04/20 - Edmonton - Events Centre * [ tickets ]
04/23 - Winnipeg- Burton Cummings * [ tickets ]
04/26 - Minneapolis - First Ave * [ tickets ]
04/28 - Sauget,IL - Pop's * [ tickets ]
05/01 - Memphis - MInglewood Hall * [ tickets ]
05/02 - Little Rock - Juanita's w/ Bobgoblin [ tickets ]
05/05 - Corpus Christi - Concrete Street * [ tickets ]
05/08 - OKC - Diamond Ballroom * [ tickets ]
05/10 - Boulder - Boulder Theater * [ tickets ]
05/11 - Salt Lake City - The Depot * [ tickets ]

* with Social Distortion

Sarah Jaffe Announces New Album and Tour

2012-01-19T11:45:00.000-08:00

Sarah Jaffe is thrilled to announce the April 24th release of her new full-length studio album, The Body Wins. The new album was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky, Wye Oak, etc.) and is the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut full-length Suburban Nature which earned raves from New York Times, USA Today Pop Candy, Paste, and NPR among others.

As Jaffe gears up for the release of The Body Wins, she will be performing select dates across the US in February and March. She kicks things off on February 5th with Lucinda Williams, Rhett Miller The Civil Wars and more on the Camayo Cruise. Shortly after, Jaffe will head up to NYC for a special show at the Mercury Lounge on February 22nd. Then out to the West Coast where she joins up with Guthrie (Jay Farrar, Will Johnson, Jim James, and Anders Parker) for a handful of dates before heading back to Texas for this year's SXSW.

Toadies Hit the Road with Social Distortion

2012-01-16T13:38:00.000-08:00

Toadies are stoked to be hitting the road with Social Distortion. US and Canada dates have been announced and lineup includes Lindi Ortega. Tickets can be purchased here.

Sarah Jaffe Announces Dates Supporting Guthrie

2012-01-14T13:46:00.000-08:00

The first week of March, Sarah supports Guthrie (My Morning Jacket’s Yim Yames, Son Volt’s Jay Farrar, Centro-matic’s Will Johnson, and Varnaline’s Anders Parker) on their West Coast dates.

03/06 - San Francisco - Fillmore
03/07 - Los Angeles - Music Box
03/09 - Portland - Crystal
03/10 - Seattle - Showbox

UPDATE:
Sarah has added a NYC date at the Mercury Lounge on Feb. 22.

Kirtland Records To Release The Boom Boom Box's Debut LP

2011-12-15T13:59:00.000-08:00

The Boom Boom Box's Until Your Eyes Get Used to The Darkness hits store 1/24/2012. Pre-orders are being taken at Kirtland Records online store.

via Dallas Observer
Titled Until Your Eyes Get Used to the Darkness, it features the same sawing, jittery, driving rock 'n' roll you've come to expect from those aforementioned bands, and follows up a 2008 EP. Plus, a deadly robot looks like he's about to snap the arms off a businessman on the cover.

Tracklist

01. White Chocolate
02. City Bus
03. Wooden Sword
04. The Uniform
05. Shattered
06. Hit the Deck
07. Living in Spain
08. Holiday
09. Hands
10. White Chocolate (Reprise)

Kirtland Records Announces Holiday Music CD

2011-11-24T10:46:00.000-08:00

In stores Dec 2011

The Light Connected is a contemporary compilation of both Holiday classics and originals. Austin’s well-known Bob Schneider contributes a Pogues cover while much loved Texas country band Eleven Hundred Springs does a surprising Billy Squier cover. Other notable acts include former State of Texas Musician of the Year, Sara Hickman and People on Vacation, the new project from Bowling for Soup front man Jaret Reddick.

Tracklisting

01. Bob Schneider - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Standard)
02. Eleven Hundred Springs - Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You (Billy Squier Cover)
03. THe BAcksliders - That's How We Do Christmas (Original)
04. Space Cadet - Silent Night (Standard)
05. People On Vacation - It Must Be Christmas (Original)
06. Deep Blue Something - Little Drummer Boy (Standard)
07. The Soft Light Orchestra - The Lights Connected (Original)
08. Smile Smile - Santa Baby (Standard)
09. The Nourallah Brothers - Christmastime (Original)
10. John Dufilho - O Holy Night (Standard)
11. Bob Schneider - Fairytale Of New York (Pogues Cover)
12. Eleven Hundred Springs - Orale! Santa Claus (Original)
13. Sara Hickman - Kiss This Christmas Goodbye (Original)

Compilation Highlights

Bob Schneider, winner of 24 Austin Music Awards has released over 11 albums including 2011’s A Perfect Day. He’s had multiple AAA radio hits including “40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet,)” “Let the Light In,” “Honeypot,” and “Metal and Steel.” He’s also contributed songs to a variety of movies-- including The Big Year, Miss Congeniality, and Secrets of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood.

Eleven Hundred Springs is one of the few remaining outlaw country bands. They have celebrated four singles reaching the Top 10 in the Texas Music charts. Earlier this year, they released their eighth album, “Eight the Hard Way”, and are currently working on their next release, expected Feb 2012.

People on Vacation is the new super group composed of Ryan Hamilton from the indie rock band Smile Smile and Jaret Reddick from the pop punk band Bowling for Soup. The two
met while Smile Smile was on tour supporting Bowling for Soup. Their debut record, The Carry On EP, will be out Nov 2011.

In Deep Blue Something’s nine years together they released four major albums, and had three chart topping singles. They were best known for their hit single “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” which reached the top five in the U.S. and number one on U.K. charts.

John Dufilho is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of indie rock band The Deathray Davies. Dufilho is also currently a member of Apples in Stereo.

Sara Hickman has produced over 15 albums (for adults and children) throughout her career and has appeared several times on VH-1 and NBC’s “Tonight Show.” Earlier this year, Hickman released her most recent album, The Best of Times which features dozens of artists including Willie Nelson, Rhett Miller, Edie Brickell, Robert Earl Keen and more performing Hickman’s music. She also just finished shooting a made for TV movie, When Angels Sing, whose all-star cast includes Harry Connick, Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Lyle Lovett.

The Soft Light Orchestra is a collaboration between Adam Pickrell and Decker Sachse. Sachse records and performs under the name Mission to the Sea. Pickrell is a Dallas-based writer, producer and performer.

Cover art and package designed by Tommy Moore.

Sarah Jaffe headlines Voces Femeninas

2011-11-22T08:13:00.000-08:00

Sarah plays Ourense and Vigo Spain this week, headlining Voces Femeninas. Past performers include Azure Ray, Victoria Williams and Sharon Von Etten.

Photo by Ignacio Torres.

Sarah Jaffe in the studio

2011-11-07T08:28:00.000-08:00

Sarah Jaffes is in the studio this week finishing up tracking on her next full length cd , expected March 2012. John Congelton (St Vincent, David Byrne, Walkmen) is producing.

Sarah Jaffe on Extra

2011-10-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

After wrapping up 3 amazing CMJ shows in NYC, Sarah Jaffe heads to LA to tape a music segment on Extra.

Update:

Toadies return to the studio

2011-10-25T08:45:00.000-07:00

Toadies headed to Austin this week. They are recording at the Bubble with Chris "Frenchie" Smith. Stay tuned for news on the next Toadies record!

Sarah Jaffe Wins at 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards

2011-10-23T07:10:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Sarah for her votes in the 2011 Dallas Observer Music Awards. Sarah won in the Best Solo Act, Best Folk Act, and Best Female Vocalist categories.

Bob Schneider performs on The Rachael Ray Show

2011-10-13T08:51:00.000-07:00

Bob made his second appearance on TRRS. Check out part of his performance here
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/

Sarah Jaffe is headed to CMJ 2011

2011-10-12T06:58:00.000-07:00

Sarah has three confirmed showcases at this years CMJ. Hope to see you there!

FULL BAND:
10/19 (Wed)
Bowery Poetry Club, 10:45pm, Team Clermont Showcase

SOLO SETS:
10/21 (Fri)
the Whisk and Ladel - Brooklyn, 7:00-10:00pm
10/22 (Sat)
Spike Hill - Williamsburg, 6:00pm, Baeble Music presents The Launch Pad

Sarah Jaffe's "The Way Sound Leaves A Room" Available Today!

2011-09-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

Buy at iTunes | Buy at Amazon

Due to the overwhelming response to Suburban Nature, Kirtland Records is releasing The Way Sound Leaves A Room, a CD / DVD collection that looks both back and forward into Jaffe’s music. The Way Sound… includes a CD with cover songs as well as experimental lo-fi home recordings of new songs. The DVD portion includes stunning live concert performance and behind the scenes footage.

Sarah Jaffe at Good Records

2011-09-16T15:10:00.000-07:00

Photo by Josette Chen.

On Mon., Sept 26 at 9pm, Good Records will host a release event for Sarah Jaffe's new CD/DVD, The Way Sound Leaves a Room. Catch a dvd screening and a short solo acoustic set from Sarah. A similar event will take place Oct 6 at Dan's in Denton!

Sarah Jaffe / Will Johnson Acoustic Texas Dates

2011-09-14T11:52:00.000-07:00

Sarah will be hitting the road with Will Johnson. Here are the dates and info:

Sept 29 (Thurs)
Webb Gallery
209-211 W. Franklin
Waxahachie, TX 75165
ph: 972-938-8085

http://www.webbartgallery.com
Tickets: http://www.undertowtickets.com

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Sept 30 (Fri)
Cactus Cafe
Texas Union building
Corner of 24th & Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78712

http://cactuscafe.org
tickets: http://cactuscafe.thundertix.com

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October 1 (Sat)
Old Mattress Factory
Sealy, TX 77474

Tickets: http://www.undertowtickets.com

Bush Releases Video for "The Sound of Winter"

2011-09-12T08:38:00.001-07:00

Bob Schneider "Honeypot" Video Premier

2011-09-08T13:55:00.000-07:00

The Polls Are Open!

2011-09-07T15:36:00.000-07:00

Its time to vote in the Dallas Observer Music Awards. Cast your ballots at dallasobserver.com. Sarah Jaffe is nominated for best solo act, folk artist & female vocalist. Kirtland Records is nominated for best record label. You can vote once a day between now and Oct 15!

Dia De Los Toadies Festival this weekend

2011-08-23T08:43:00.000-07:00

The fourth De Dia Los Toadies takes place this weekend at Whitewater Rocks in New Braunfels. Joining the Toadies for Saturdays all day, two stages rock show are The Sword, Black Angles, Ume, Quiet Company and many more of Texas' best bands. Tickets here.

Smile Smile Starts New Record

2011-08-22T08:27:00.001-07:00

Smile Smile will enter the studio this month with esteemed producer Salim Nourallah to start work on the their third full length album.

Photo by Chris Phelps.

Sarah Jaffe at the Kessler Theater

2011-08-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Sarah returns to Dallas and plays Oak Cliff's historic Kessler Theater for a sold out show tonight!

Photo by Felicia Graham.

New single from BUSH

2011-08-14T08:08:00.000-07:00

Bush will be releasing The Sea of Memories, their first studio album in a decade, in September. Take a listen to their first single and get tour dates at http://www.bush-music.com.