No, our tour van is not born-again, but he is saved. Thank you for coming to the Save Galacitogone shows and donating your hard-earned money to our cause. We can now pay off the new transmission.
We would like to especially thank the bands that played with us: Isaac Russell, Matt Lewis Band, Boots to the Moon, The John Whites, and Dead Horse Point. Also thanks goes to the venues, Velour and Urban Lounge. There are still a few shirts available if you are interested. Once they are gone they won't be back.
We are leaving for our Mid-West tour tomorrow; if you know anybody who lives in one of these towns please pass this info by!
Band of Annuals
3.13 @ Vaudeville Mews-Des Moines, Iowa
3.14 @ Nomad's World Pub-Minneapolis, Minnesota
3.15 @ (Scene) Metro Space- East Lansing, Michigan
3.16 @ Shuba's-Chicago, Illinois
3.18 @ The Comet- Cincinnati, Ohio
3.19 @ Bear's Place-Bloomington, Indiana
3.20 @ Lemp Arts-St. Louis, Missouri
3.21 @ The Meadowlark Bar-Denver, Colorado
3.22 @ Urban Lounge w. The Mother Hips-SLC, UT
See you on the road!
Love,
Band of Annuals
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
NO DEPRESSION review & Northwest Tour
Our latest jaunt ended yesterday and it was full of good shows and good times. The best being that our show in Seattle was reviewed by NO DEPRESSION magazine. For bands in our genre NO DEPRESSION top of the line. Check out the review here:
http://www.nodepression.net/livereviews/2008/02/maldives-band-of-annuals-or-th.html
Our first show was in Portland at Mississippi Studios. This was only our second time in Portland and we managed to play the coolest venue. It was filled with old church pews and wooden folding chairs, paintings of old blues artists, and even a silver camper in the back. The sound and audience were great. Band of Annuals, Or, the Whale and Bark Hide and Horn; no single syllable band names here. Bark Hide and Horn let all of is crash at their house. Seventeen band members in all! Thanks guys.
The show in Seattle was at our favorite venue, The Tractor Tavern. It was a packed house and all the bands delivered. Or, the Whale, Band of Annuals and The Maldives. We were for once the band with the least members! Steel guitars, beards, red headed singing girls, and twangin' songs filled the air. Some of the guys from Or, the Whale joined us onstage for the climax of Don't Let Me Die. It was a great moment. The night was capped off by eagerly awaited street-meat: hot dogs and veggie dogs. Seattle's best!
Next came Spokane. We've missed Spokane the last couple of tours so it was nice to be back. We always look forward to Empryean's French roast coffee. Karli Fairbanks made us feel welcome and mesmerized us with her songs. She even made us breakfast. Thank you Karli, Zac, and everyone who showed up. It was our best Spokane show yet.
Last but now least was The Badlander in Missoula, Montana. It was a Monday and our first time there, but it turned out to be good. The weather was a reminder that we were near home. Which can be a good or bad thing. We met new friends and friends of friends; one being Marcus who let us sleep at his apartment even when we were in a particularly goofy mood. We will definitely return.
Other happenings included Brent kicking over a garbage can, jumping jacks, the road's a bitch songs, truck stop karate kicks, Jamie getting tanked, five dollars a day allowance, and lots of avocados.
One more thing, we have put a link on our myspace page that allows you to donate to Save Galactigone. Any donation helps!
Love,
Band of Annuals
http://www.nodepression.net/livereviews/2008/02/maldives-band-of-annuals-or-th.html
Our first show was in Portland at Mississippi Studios. This was only our second time in Portland and we managed to play the coolest venue. It was filled with old church pews and wooden folding chairs, paintings of old blues artists, and even a silver camper in the back. The sound and audience were great. Band of Annuals, Or, the Whale and Bark Hide and Horn; no single syllable band names here. Bark Hide and Horn let all of is crash at their house. Seventeen band members in all! Thanks guys.
The show in Seattle was at our favorite venue, The Tractor Tavern. It was a packed house and all the bands delivered. Or, the Whale, Band of Annuals and The Maldives. We were for once the band with the least members! Steel guitars, beards, red headed singing girls, and twangin' songs filled the air. Some of the guys from Or, the Whale joined us onstage for the climax of Don't Let Me Die. It was a great moment. The night was capped off by eagerly awaited street-meat: hot dogs and veggie dogs. Seattle's best!
Next came Spokane. We've missed Spokane the last couple of tours so it was nice to be back. We always look forward to Empryean's French roast coffee. Karli Fairbanks made us feel welcome and mesmerized us with her songs. She even made us breakfast. Thank you Karli, Zac, and everyone who showed up. It was our best Spokane show yet.
Last but now least was The Badlander in Missoula, Montana. It was a Monday and our first time there, but it turned out to be good. The weather was a reminder that we were near home. Which can be a good or bad thing. We met new friends and friends of friends; one being Marcus who let us sleep at his apartment even when we were in a particularly goofy mood. We will definitely return.
Other happenings included Brent kicking over a garbage can, jumping jacks, the road's a bitch songs, truck stop karate kicks, Jamie getting tanked, five dollars a day allowance, and lots of avocados.
One more thing, we have put a link on our myspace page that allows you to donate to Save Galactigone. Any donation helps!
Love,
Band of Annuals
Monday, February 11, 2008
Help Save Galactigone!!
You may be asking yourself, Just who is this Galactigone and why does he need saving? Well, Galactigone is our beloved troubadour-of-travel, lap of near-luxury, 15 passenger van. Once a Park City karaoke cab, he now serves as our home away from home. Before Galactigone there was Classy. Unfortunately a little over a year ago we had to put poor Classy down in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Don't let this happen again!
You can help by attending two upcoming shows and buying a limited-run I Saved Galactigone shirt.
February 29 @ Velour (135N. University Ave, Provo)
Band of Annuals
The John Whites
Matt Lewis Band
Boots to the Moon
Ike Russell
March 7 @ Urban Lounge (non smoking event)
Band of Annuals
Dead Horse Point
DJ Notorious BOAs (each BOA spins!)
In all seriousness, it costs a lot to do what we are doing; that is why there aren't many bands doing it. Money is needed to make a record, buy a van, fix a dropped transmission, gas, insurance, merchandise, etc. Band of Annuals are completely independent; every penny made goes into the band. Each one of you who has been to a show, bought a CD or shirt or cozy, has helped us get to where we are now. The bands playing these shows have donated their time. Be a part of the select few who can say I SAVED GALACTIGONE!!
Thanks,
Band of Annuals
You can help by attending two upcoming shows and buying a limited-run I Saved Galactigone shirt.
February 29 @ Velour (135N. University Ave, Provo)
Band of Annuals
The John Whites
Matt Lewis Band
Boots to the Moon
Ike Russell
March 7 @ Urban Lounge (non smoking event)
Band of Annuals
Dead Horse Point
DJ Notorious BOAs (each BOA spins!)
In all seriousness, it costs a lot to do what we are doing; that is why there aren't many bands doing it. Money is needed to make a record, buy a van, fix a dropped transmission, gas, insurance, merchandise, etc. Band of Annuals are completely independent; every penny made goes into the band. Each one of you who has been to a show, bought a CD or shirt or cozy, has helped us get to where we are now. The bands playing these shows have donated their time. Be a part of the select few who can say I SAVED GALACTIGONE!!
Thanks,
Band of Annuals
Friday, January 25, 2008
On the search for a drummer.
The BOAs are in the process of trying out new drummers to replace our beloved Jordan. We have a couple prospects, hopefully one is the right fit!
Wish us luck,
BOA
Wish us luck,
BOA
Tour Journal January '08
We just got back from a weekend trip playing shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
It was our second time playing San Fran's Amnesia. The first time we had the luck of sharing the stage with the one-of-a kind Toshio. His repertoire is a virtual jukebox of classic honky tonkin' songs. He's a must see!! This time local bands The Blank Tapes and Prairie Dog joined us. A lot of old Salt Lake friends showed up and S.F.'s Diane, Amy, Michael, and Cindy were there. The turn out and music was great.
Our show in L.A. was at Tangier with the awesome Leslie and the Badgers. She put so much work into the show and it turned out really well. The place was pretty upscale for BOA standards; you can only clean us up so much. Aside from the ten dollar Jameson & Cokes everything was kosher. The sound was particularly good that night. Joshua James took time away from recording to come to the show, as did Jamie's dad.
Saturday we headed south to Orange County to record a song for the www.indierockreviews.com Bionic Ear Sessions. The weather was amazing and the new song turned out really well. While half of us recorded the other half lounged on the lawn enjoying the sun. It was a fitting moment for Jordan's farewell; his drumming is a big part of the song. Jordan will be missed and we wish him the best in his travels. February is gonna be a busy month, lots of opportunities to come to a show...hint hint.
Love,
Band of Annuals
Saturday we headed south to Orange County to record a song for the www.indierockreviews.com Bionic Ear Sessions. The weather was amazing and the new song turned out really well. While half of us recorded the other half lounged on the lawn enjoying the sun. It was a fitting moment for Jordan's farewell; his drumming is a big part of the song. Jordan will be missed and we wish him the best in his travels. February is gonna be a busy month, lots of opportunities to come to a show...hint hint.
Love,
Band of Annuals
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