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If you missed it yesterday, Matt Singer’s new single, “All This Joy” is now available on the Family Records Store.  You can watch Matt and Martin’s recording session for the song above (more episodes of “Matt and Martin” can be found here).

You can also check out the “All Your Joy” contest in conjunction with the single!  We’re asking you to share your joyful moments with us.  Details and instructions here.

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  • 2 months ago
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We are so proud to announce the release of “All This Joy,” the first single from Matt Singer’s upcoming album The Build.  The single is now available for download at the Family Records Store, and you can take a closer look at the artwork right here.  Enjoy, and keep an eye out for the announcement of an “All This Joy” related project later today!

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Tomorrow marks the release of Matt Singer’s effervescent new single, “All This Joy,” from his upcoming album, The Build.  The single will be available for your downloading pleasure on the Family Records Store.  Please take a moment to enjoy the single artwork, starring Matt, his squirrely new pal Martin, and the wintery vista of Prospect Park.  Also be on the lookout for a “Joy”ful single-related project!
To psyche yourself up for this release, you may want to review the 4 delightful episodes of “Matt and Martin” that are currently available:
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
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Tomorrow marks the release of Matt Singer’s effervescent new single, “All This Joy,” from his upcoming album, The Build.  The single will be available for your downloading pleasure on the Family Records Store.  Please take a moment to enjoy the single artwork, starring Matt, his squirrely new pal Martin, and the wintery vista of Prospect Park.  Also be on the lookout for a “Joy”ful single-related project!

To psyche yourself up for this release, you may want to review the 4 delightful episodes of “Matt and Martin” that are currently available:

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

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  • 2 months ago
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Pearl and the Beard did a live session with Audio Tree last week, and the footage is now available for your viewing pleasure!  Beautiful quality video, and almost a full hour of scintillating conversation and live performance, including a brand new song called “James.”  Check it out!

Let this also serve as a gentle reminder that the band’s latest extended single, “Prodigal Daughter,” is currently available on our store and on iTunes.

If you want to see this show in person (and we know you do), you can catch Pearl and the Beard at any of the following stops on their spring tour:

03.09 Everyday Joe’s, 7:15pm (Ft.Collins, CO)

03.10 Steve’s Guitars, 8:30pm (Carbondale, CO) [ TIX ]

03.11 The Loft, 8pm (Colorado Springs, CO) [ TIX ]

03.13 Rock Island Live, 8pm (Wichita, KS)

03.15 Stickyz Rock-n-Roll Chicken Shack, 9pm (Little Rock, AR) [ TIX ]

03.16 12th & Porter, 7pm (Nashville, TN) [ TIX ]

03.17 Preservation Pub, 8:30pm (Knoxville, TN) [ TIX ]

03.18 The Five Spot, 7:30pm (Atlanta, GA) [ TIX ]

03.20 New Earth Music Hall, 11:30pm (Athens, GA) [ TIX ]

03.21 The Honest Pint, 9pm (Chattanooga, TN)

03.22 The Grey Eagle, 9:30pm (Asheville, NC) [ TIX ]

03.23 The Blind Tiger, 10pm (Greensboro, NC) [ TIX ]

03.24 The Pinhook, 11:30pm (Durham, NC) [ TIX ]

03.25 Spazzfest at The Tipsy Teapot , 10pm (Greenville, NC) [ TIX ]

03.27 Southern Cafe & Music Hall, 9pm (Charlottesville, VA) [ TIX ]

03.28 Blue Moon Cafe, 10pm (Shepherdstown, WV) [ TIX ]

03.29 The Night Cat, 8pm (Easton, MD)

04.09 Corona Theater w/Ingrid Michaelson, 7pm (Montreal, QC) [ TIX ]

04.10 *SOLD OUT* Phoenix Concert Theatre w/Ingrid Michaelson, 7pm (Toronto, ON)

04.11 Royal Oak Music Theatre w/Ingrid Michaelson, 7pm (Royal Oak, MI) [ TIX ]

04.12 *SOLD OUT* Vic Theatre w/Ingrid Michaelson, 6:30pm (Chicago, IL)

04.14 *SOLD OUT* Capitol Theater w/Ingrid Michaelson, 7pm (Madison, WI)

04.19 The Egg w/Ani Difranco, 8pm (Albany, NY) [ TIX ]

04.21 Winter Garden Theatre w/Ani Difranco, 8pm (Toronto, ON) [ TIX ]

04.22 Asbury Hall at Babeville w/Ani Difranco, 8pm (Buffalo, NY) [ TIX ]

For more news and info, go to pearlandthebeard.com

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  • 2 months ago
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As of right now, Pearl and the Beard’s extended single, “Prodigal Daughter,” is available on the iTunes Store.  Of course, we know that all you diehard fans have already downloaded all 4 extended single tracks (“Prodigal Daughter” plus one solo track from each of the three band members) from the Family Records Store.  But ole reliable iTunes is a great way to share with your friends…here’s the link to pass along: “Prodigal Daughter” on iTunes.
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As of right now, Pearl and the Beard’s extended single, “Prodigal Daughter,” is available on the iTunes Store.  Of course, we know that all you diehard fans have already downloaded all 4 extended single tracks (“Prodigal Daughter” plus one solo track from each of the three band members) from the Family Records Store.  But ole reliable iTunes is a great way to share with your friends…here’s the link to pass along: “Prodigal Daughter” on iTunes.

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  • 2 months ago
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This is the very first publicly released photograph of Matt Singer and his new squirrel friend, Martin.  We can’t tell you exactly what’s going on in the picture, but we CAN drop a couple of hints.
Hint #1: The “Matt and Martin” web series will lead you in the right direction.  Check out Episodes 1 & 2 here, and stay tuned for a new episode every Friday.
Hint #2: Matt’s new single, “All This Joy,” will be dropping on March 21st.  More details to come soon.
Stick with us , as more information will be revealed in the coming weeks! Shot by Kris Winter.
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This is the very first publicly released photograph of Matt Singer and his new squirrel friend, Martin.  We can’t tell you exactly what’s going on in the picture, but we CAN drop a couple of hints.

Hint #1: The “Matt and Martin” web series will lead you in the right direction.  Check out Episodes 1 & 2 here, and stay tuned for a new episode every Friday.

Hint #2: Matt’s new single, “All This Joy,” will be dropping on March 21st.  More details to come soon.

Stick with us , as more information will be revealed in the coming weeks! Shot by Kris Winter.

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  • 2 months ago
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The time has finally come: Pearl and the Beard’s “Prodigal Daughter” Extended Single is now available at the Family Records Store!  The download comes with “Prodigal Daughter,” plus three brand new bonus solo tracks, one by each band member.
You can see the unbearably adorable music video for “Prodigal Daughter” here, and don’t forget to come on out to the single release show at Music Hall of Williamsburg TONIGHT!
“Prodigal Daughter” Extended Single Release Show:
02.16 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/North Highlands and Lacrymosa, 9pm (Brooklyn, NY) [ TIX ]
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The time has finally come: Pearl and the Beard’s “Prodigal Daughter” Extended Single is now available at the Family Records Store!  The download comes with “Prodigal Daughter,” plus three brand new bonus solo tracks, one by each band member.

You can see the unbearably adorable music video for “Prodigal Daughter” here, and don’t forget to come on out to the single release show at Music Hall of Williamsburg TONIGHT!

“Prodigal Daughter” Extended Single Release Show:

02.16 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/North Highlands and Lacrymosa, 9pm (Brooklyn, NY) [ TIX ]

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  • 3 months ago
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Pearl and the Beard recently stopped by BreakThru Radio to record a video session of them “Prodigal Daughter” (watch the video here).  It’s the latest single from Killing the Darlings, and the extended release is going to include the original recording, a new video, plus three brand new, never before heard solo songs by each band member.
If that’s not enough, the band is playing a super special single release show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on February 16th (that’s less than one week away, people!).
02.16 Music Hall of Williamsburg Single Release Show, 9pm (Brooklyn, NY) [ TIX ]
For more tour dates, click here.
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Pearl and the Beard recently stopped by BreakThru Radio to record a video session of them “Prodigal Daughter” (watch the video here).  It’s the latest single from Killing the Darlings, and the extended release is going to include the original recording, a new video, plus three brand new, never before heard solo songs by each band member.

If that’s not enough, the band is playing a super special single release show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on February 16th (that’s less than one week away, people!).

02.16 Music Hall of Williamsburg Single Release Show, 9pm (Brooklyn, NY) [ TIX ]

For more tour dates, click here.

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  • 3 months ago
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Meet Priya. She lives in Australia. She’s also the star in Pearl and the Beard’s “Prodigal Daughter” music video that will be out next month!
Also next coming next month?  The “Prodigal Daughter” release shows!

“Prodigal Daughter” Extended Single Release Shows:
02.16 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/North Highlands and Lacrymosa, 9pm (Brooklyn, NY) [ TIX ]
02.23 Kung Fu Necktie w/The Dig, Man Like Machine and Cranes Are Flying, 8pm (Philadelphia, PA) [ TIX ]
02.24 Rock N Roll Hotel, 8pm (Washington, DC) [ TIX ]
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Meet Priya. She lives in Australia. She’s also the star in Pearl and the Beard’s “Prodigal Daughter” music video that will be out next month!

Also next coming next month?  The “Prodigal Daughter” release shows!

“Prodigal Daughter” Extended Single Release Shows:

02.16 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/North Highlands and Lacrymosa, 9pm (Brooklyn, NY) [ TIX ]

02.23 Kung Fu Necktie w/The Dig, Man Like Machine and Cranes Are Flying, 8pm (Philadelphia, PA) [ TIX ]

02.24 Rock N Roll Hotel, 8pm (Washington, DC) [ TIX ]

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