29 June 2009

Black Eyes & Neckties talk about the UK

Sorry it took me so long to post this, but this is a partial account of Black Eyes & Neckties' tour of the UK.

http://www.whatsup-magazine.com/index.php?navarea=Archives&storyid=1179

19 June 2009

Latest - and last - installment of the BEDM tour blog!

Mr. Jon Ragel - Boy Eats Drum Machine himself - did a good job of documenting his tour and now that it's over, the last post has been done. You can read it here:

http://blogs.wweek.com/music/2009/06/17/boy-eats-drum-machine-10-miles-north-of-san-diego-san-diego-ca-and-salem-or/

Be sure to check out the other posts as well, which can be found by scrolling down just a bit on this page.

17 June 2009

Translation Loss Records signs GIANT SQUID!!

TRANSLATION LOSS WELCOMES GIANT SQUID TO THEIR FAMILY! FULL US TOUR IN AUGUST!

Translation Loss Records - home to such bands as Mouth of the Architect, Intronaut, Battlefields and God's Revolver - has officially added GIANT SQUID to their family! They will release The Ichthyologist, which was originally self-released in a limited number of 1000 by the band, this summer in conjunction with the band's tour alongside GRAYCEON*. Engineered, mixed and produced by Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Pearl Jam), The Ichthyologist has now been tweaked with parts being completely re-recorded and remixed due to the band’s constant strive for perfection from their mastermind/lunatic, Aaron John Gregory. The record will also be repackaged with completely redone/original art by legendary, world-renowned cartoon artist, Sam Kieth (The Maxx, Batman, The Sandman). The band’s lineup is rounded out by Jackie Perez Gratz (of Amber Asylum/Grayceon), Bryan Ray Beeson and Christopher Melville Lyman.

*TL has a Giant Squid / Grayceon split planned for 2010

Visit www.myspace.com/giantsquid to check out the up to date information on the band's upcoming summer tour and current sound clips from The Ichthyologist! New remixed and re-mastered songs will be posted soon!

www.giantsquidlives.com ||| www.translationloss.com

GIANT SQUID TOUR DATES:


Jun 19 2009 - Oakland, CA @ Forthrite Screenprinting, Karyn Crisis Art Show - FREE!
Jun 26 2009 - Petaluma, CA @ The Phoenix Theater, w/ Slough Feg, Cormorant, Helms Alee, La Fin Du Monde
Jun 27 2009 - Chico, CA @ Cafe Coda w/ La Fin Du Monde, Helms Alee
Jul 30 2009 - San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside w/ Black Cobra, Grayceon, Cormorant
Jul 31 2009 - Sacramento, CA @ Old Ironsides w/ Grayceon, Them Hills, Young Aundee
Aug 1 2009 - Portland, OR @ Rotture w/ Thrones, Grayceon, Sedan
Aug 2 2009 - Boise, ID @ Gusto’s w/ Grayceon, Pussygutt, Manville
Aug 3 2009 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge w/ Grayceon, Nine Worlds, Eagle Twin
Aug 4 2009 - Denver, CO @ 3 Kings w/ Grayceon, Kingdom of Magic
Aug 5 2009 - Omaha, NE @ O’Leavers w/ Grayceon, Lepers
Aug 6 2009 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium w/ Grayceon, Sleeping In Gethsemane
Aug 7 2009 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Hexagon w/ Grayceon, Iron Thrones, Frontier
Aug 8 2009 - Chicago, IL @ tbc w/ Grayceon
Aug 9 2009 - Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar w/ Grayceon
Aug 10 2009 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Howlers w/ Grayceon, Bloody Panda
Aug 11 2009 - Cleveland, OH @ tbc w/ Grayceon
Aug 12 2009 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool w/ Grayceon, Hull
Aug 13 2009 - Providence, RI @ Machines With Magnets w/ Grayceon, Loon, Bellows
Aug 14 2009 - Philadelphia, PA @ tbc w/ Grayceon, Rosetta, Cable
Aug 15 2009 - Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone w/ Grayceon, Black Skies
Aug 16 2009 - Birmingham, AL @ tbc
Aug 17 2009 - Shreveport, LA @ Mia’s w/ Ketea
Aug 18 2009 - New Orleans, LA @ tbc
Aug 19 2009 - Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music
Aug 20 2009 - Lawrence, KS @ tbc
Aug 21 2009 - Oklahoma City, OK @ tbc
Aug 22 2009 - Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ Lions Of Tsavo, Watching The Moon

What folks are saying about GIANT SQUID:

"While the narrative may take a page from Gregory’s personal life, musically, The Ichthyologist invokes the elemental force of Neurosis, the cinematic scope of God Speed You Black Emperor, and the attitude of punk rock" – Revolver Magazine

"Musically, however you view The Ichthyologist, it's a massive undertaking with layers of instrumentation, voices, sonic moods, waves and textures, presenting a life affirming twist on the light-dark, up-and-down, seesaw post metal style." - Decibel Magazine

"Monstrously penetrating, conceptually abstract, doomingly essential." - Thrasher Magazine

**And lastly, of course any and all booking inquiries can be directed to me**

-Carly