February 2012
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“It’s important to us to be involved in new ways to encourage creativity...”
– that’s our very own Lauren Glucksman talking to Hypebot about the Family Records Kickstarter page. It’s an interesting read on how Kickstarter will be funding more projects this year than the National Endowment for the Arts! Oh the times, they are a-changin’. Read the full...
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“Tonight you’ll need to carry your butt on down to 1353 H Street to check...”
– A great reminder from The Hill Is Home. See Pearl and the Beard’s final Extended Single Release Show at Rock N Roll Hotel in DC! Then the band hits the road for a 5-week spring tour. Check out all the dates below:
“Prodigal Daughter” Extended Single Release Show:
02.24 Rock N Roll Hotel,...
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Steven J. Horowitz: Red, Red, Red (Is What I'm... →
Our buddy Steven wrote a good piece on how awful scalpers are keeping fans from seeing their favorite artists. We too tried to get tickets, and failed. Read below.
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I’m going to angry type for a few minutes so ALL CAPS MIGHT HAPPEN A LOT K?
Earlier this week, Fiona Apple announced that she was going to play two shows in New York City - one at Bowery Ballroom, the other at Music Hall of...
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The Matt and Martin Web Series: Premiere!
Today, our very own Matt Singer launches a brand new web series with his friend Martin, appropriately titled Matt and Martin. You may notice something interesting about Martin, and not just that he’s rumored to be the co-star of Matt’s “All This Joy” music video, to be released next month. A new episode of Matt and Martin will be featured on Matt’s...
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Tumblr Staff: A New Policy Against Self-Harm Blogs →
We think this is a good move on Tumblr’s part. It’s a very sensitive topic, but one that matters a lot. Thoughts?
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One of the great things about Tumblr is that people use it for just about every conceivable kind of expression. People being people, though, that means that Tumblr sometimes gets used for things that are just wrong. We are deeply committed to supporting and...
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WatchWhat’s that? You somehow missed the release of our Extended Family Mixtape yesterday? Well never fear, it’s still available for FREE download right here. Plus, it’s been picked up in an excellent post by Baeble Music, with the added bonus of music videos by two of the bands featured on the mix. You can catch the Savoir Adore video above, and you can watch We Are Augustines...
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“Mountain Valley High School concerts showcase a wide range of musical talent...”
– Two of these “special performers” from Rumford, ME were Tory and Morgan Gordon, who, along with their band, performed “Donny and Johnny” by our very own Pearl and the Beard! You can read the full article here, and listen to the original song here. We LOVE hearing stories...
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WatchThis video comes to us from our UK friends Jo Parker, Steph Moulden, and Suzie Booton, founders of Little Boxes illustration collective. They recently created their first show in Hereford Deli, a really beautiful and charming exhibition made mainly of recycled cardboard. This is the promo video - find out more about Little Boxes here!
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“Well known for championing new music over its 14 live music stages, the...”
– So says UK Festival Guides in their article announcing this year’s Secret Garden Party lineup. We hope they’re right! Pearl and the Beard play Secret Garden Party on July 20th.
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Pearl and the Beard Add Nashville to Spring Tour
Pearl and the Beard are officially making a triumphant return to Nashville as part of their spring tour!
03.16 12th & Porter, 7pm (Nashville, TN)
12th and Porter has hosted some excellent acts in the past (see an extensive list here) and we’re excited for PatB to be added to that list!
Keep an eye out for more updates at pearlandthebeard.com and the tour page.
