Portland

Bladen County Records Presents a Night of Musical Fortune You Can and Should Take a Chance On

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Bladen County Records is putting on the Spin the Wheel Showcase @ Holocene this Thursday the 21st! What does that mean? We’re glad you asked…

Here’s how it works: A member of the audience gets to come and and spin a fun and giant "Wheel of Fortune" to determine which one of the local and talented bands is to come up and play one song. The process then repeats itself, and keeps on rolling. The format lends itself toward laughing and libations – things are bound to get a little silly.

The various possibilities for performance are endless! Why not start by buying a vowel? Give me an O! You can bask in the melodically indulgent, vintage indie rock of Oh, Captain, My Captain.

Give me an H! Perhaps you then leisurely take a stroll through the weird, though beautiful and transfixing compositions of Hosannas (formerly Church).

Give me a T! Here comes a delightful ditty from indie-folk songsmiths, Typhoon.

Give me an M! Hither comes a ’50s rock ‘n’ roll/pop classic from Oh, Captain, My Captain spin off, Monarques.

Give me a P! A well-crafted garage-pop jam with addicting organ lines just may blossom through live cultivation from Patterns. The wheel will decide!

The boisterous carnival of music kicks of at 9:00 p.m. for $5.

– Joel Sommer

New England

Year End Best of New England Poll: Mean Creek win hands down

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Artist
J
W
R
Total
 
1
 Mean Creek
13
1
0.018
14.018
2
 Michael Bernier and the Uprising
3
0
2
5
3
 Jesse Dee
2
1
1.575
4.575
4
 Myra Flynn
4
0
0.081
4.081
5
 The Low Anthem
3
1
0.006
4.006
6
 McAlister Drive
1
0
3
4
7
 The Day’s Weight
3
0
0.09
3.09
8
 The Points North
0
2
1.05
3.05

9
 Township
3
0
0.035
3.035
10
 Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
0
2
1.016
3.016
11
 Lendway
3
0
0.009
3.009
12
 Ryan Power
3
0
0.003
3.003
13
 Drug Rug
1
2
0.002
3.002
15
 Hands and Knees
3
0
0
3
 
 Movers and Shakers
3
0
0
3
16
 Brendan Hogan
0
2
0.784
2.784
17
 A. Lynch & the Bee Keepers
2
0
0.019
2.019
18
 Televandals
2
0
0.01
2.01
19
 Bodega Girls
1
1
0.009
2.009
20
 Viva Viva
2
0
0.004
2.004
21
 Blues and Lasers
2
0
0.001
2.001
22
 Paper Castles
2
0
0
2
 
 St. Clair
2
0
0
2
 
 28 Degrees Taurus
0
1
1
2

25
 The Organ Beats
0
1
0.106
1.106
26
 Dave Alpert
0
1
0.084
1.84
27
 The Le Duo
0
1
0.013
1.013
28
 The Emeen Z Band
1
0
0.011
1.011
29
 Jer Coons
1
0
0.005
1.005
30
 The Cush
1
0
0.003
1.003
 
 tooth ache
0
1
0.003
1.003
32
 Cropduster
1
0
0.002
1.002
 
 Maui
0
1
0.002
1.002
34
 Margaret Glasby
1
0
0.001
1.001
35
 The New Collisions
1
0
0
1
L.A.

The Deli LA is officially social media whore-tastic!

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Have you added us on Facebook yet?  We just joined and we’re already a hit with all those crazy kids and their banal status updates about mafias and farming. Once you’re on, tell your friends to join us. We promise not to tag you in mega incriminating photos.

And if you aren’t following us yet on Twitter, what are you waiting for? We’ll tweet your face off, all in the name of giveaways and exclusive Deli LA twitter information including (but not limited to) passwords into events, presales and all that other stuff that’ll make you glad you followed us long, long ago.

If those reasons aren’t enough, then simply do it to support LA’s music community. Tons of bands have hopped on and have found really great uses through our outlets and anything that excites the music community is, frankly, good for all of us.

Kumbaya,
-The Deli Staff

Portland

Pyramiddd and The Builders and The Butchers Each Headline Benefits for Haiti

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In the wake of the devastating Haiti earthquake, Portland musicians are banding together to raise donations for the disaster’s horrific aftermath.

On Sunday, January 24th, Holocene hosts a benefit of electronic proportions with electro-pop darlings Pyramiddd (or Starfucker to you and me), the instrumental, visual art duo Deelay Ceelay, and experimental dance outfit, Gulls. Show starts at 8:00 p.m.

On Monday, January 25th, The Woods hosts a benefit featuring the Americana sounds of The Builders and The Butchers, vast folk/gospel arrangements of Tu Fawning and indie folk songs of Nick Jaina. Show starts at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets for each show are $10, but more donations are welcome. All of the proceeds will go directly to Mercy Corps.

– Katrina Nattress

Chicago

Dragons and Champs and Netherfriends

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Well, all of the votes have been tallied and the results are in… The Deli Chicago is proud to announce that their emerging artist for 2009 is I Fight Dragons! They not only won the hearts of our readers, but received several voters from our jury of experts. In 2009 we saw them release their debut EP, Cool is Just a Number, create an army of fans, and rock out on retro Nintendo controls.

In second play we have the electro-dance-rockers Hey Champ who recently put out their compilation album/mixtape Winner’s Circle. They made their biggest impact this year with their remix skills.

On third place band is Netherfriends who not only released their latest EP Calling You Out this year, but constantly toured the country.

We would like to thank our sponsors, the jury, all of the bands in the poll, and of course you the reader and voter.

Chicago

Year End Best of Chicago Poll results: I Fight Dragons triumphs!

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  BAND
J
W
R
TOT
  
1
 I Fight Dragons
5
1
3
9
2
 Hey Champ
6
1
0.042
7.042
3
 Netherfriends
5
 
0.008
5.008
4
 Pet Lions
5
 
0.006
5.006
5
 The Smith Westerns
4
1
0.002
5.002
6
 Skybox
5
 
0.001
5.001
7
 King Sparrow
3
 
2
5
8
 Treaty of Paris
3
1
0.091
4.091
9
 Mazes
3
1
0.005
4.005
10
 Makeshift Prodigy
3
 
1
4
11
 Loyal Divide
2
1
0.066
3.066
12
 Inkbat
3
 
0.036
3.036
13
 Grammar
3
 
0.007
3.007
 
 Raise High the Roof Beam
2
1
0.007
3.007
15
 Mic Terror
3
 
0
3
16
 Daniel Knox
1
1
0.107
2.107
17
 Jerome Holloway
2
 
0.091
2.091
18
 Hudson Branch
2
 
0.086
2.086
19
 Kid You’ll Move Mountains
1
1
0.072
2.072
20
 The Fold
2
 
0.047
2.047
21
 Van Ghost
2
 
0.032
2.032
22
 In Tall Buildings
2
 
0.002
2.002
 
 Pool of Frogs
2
 
0.002
2.002
24
 Mikkey Halsted
2
 
0
2
25
 Panda Riot
1.5
 
0.022
1.522
26
 Color Radio
1
 
0.034
1.034
27
 YAWN
1
 
0.029
1.029
28
 BBU
1
 
0.022
1.022
29
 Joe Pug
1
 
0.005
1.005
30
 Cave
1
 
0.001
1.001
 
 Conductive Alliance
1
 
0.001
1.001
32
 The Yearbooks
1
 
0
1
33
 Mr. Bear
0.75
 
0.030
0.785

Legend: "J" = Jurors vote + Points from Open Contest – "W" = Writers vote  – "R" = Readers vote – TOT = Total votes
 

L.A.

It isn’t lonely at Raymond Richards’ Idaho Falls

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The Idaho Falls, collaborative-laden project of producer/engineer/songwriter Raymond Richard, is a breathing all-star act featuring local notables.  His upcoming LP The Spark tracks cameos from Angela Correa and Rob Poynter from Correatown, Brian Whelan from Broken West, Alex Silverman from Alex & Sam, Wendy Wang from The Sweet Hurt and others including longtime Idaho Falls guitarist Kevin Feyen and drummer Roger Brogan. For those seeking that classic Topanga Canyon sound, Richard isn’t too far — musical communities tend to have that effect.

Philadelphia

Gina Ferrera & The Philadelphia Gyil Fusion Project CD Release Party at MarBar Jan. 20

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Gina Ferrera maybe an Italian-American girl from dirty Jerz, but her heart lies somewhere in the warm climates of West Africa. She specializes in a tonal percussive instrument called a gyil – pronounced jeel – an acoustic, wooden mallet instrument in the xylophone family that originated from the tri-border region of Ghana, Burkina Faso and Cote D’Ivoire, where Ferrera traveled to learn from gyil masters Kakraba Lobi and Bernard Woma. She’s brought her knowledge and rhythms back to Philly where she’s recorded her latest album on Rope A Dope, titled Gina Ferrera & The Philadelphia Gyil Fusion Project – imagine a more organic, primal sounding Imogen Heap. Come to MarBar tonight for her CD Release Party with her all-star local lineup of special guests if you are in the mood for a little soul cleansing! MarBar, 200 S. 40th St., 9pm, $5, 21+ myspace.com/ginaferrera – Q.D. Tran

Chicago

Andrew Belle Record Release @ Schubas

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The build up for his debut album has been warranted for Andrew Belle really does have a magical voice.  The Ladder, is out February 23rd, but he is playing a release show for the album this Saturday (Jan.23rd) at Schubas. Belle splits time between Chicago and Nashville and that mixture of musical cultures is vibrantly demonstrated in his music. If you go and pre-order The Ladder here you will receive a live acoustic album for free. 

New England

Let’s Get Hypnotized – Bloc 11 – Union Sq. Somerville 1/20 TONIGHT!

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Wednesday night, in the heart of Somerville’s Union Square, local songwriters Dan Blakeslee, Tim Riordan, and James Houlahan will be performing from 7-9 at Bloc 11 Cafe.  Dubbing themselves as “The Folk Hynoptists,” each of their sets will feature original songs covering a wide range of styles and feeling.  Blakeslee sings of late night wanderings, fascinating characters, and enduring love.  Riordan’s tunes evoke strong connections to the listener, drawing one in with detailed, powerful emotions.  Houlahan combines simple, sometimes traditional melodies with his own twist of folk magic and inventive language.  Hypnotic trances are encouraged.  Regardless, Bloc 11 is at 11 Bow Street, and they feature a variety of beverages and good eats. 

— The Deli Staff