Brass Bed “Don’t Forget Me” from New Canada on Vimeo.

American Songwriter premiered the lovely Brass Bed video of their cover of Harry Nilsson’s “Don’t Forget Me” from the “On Nilsson” EP. You can see the hometown heroes play the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest this weekend. The EP is available at all digital outlets and you can pick up a special limited edition screen printed poster of the album art from the band HERE.

05.04.12 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz Fest (Lagniappe Stage at 5:40 PM)
05.04.12 – New Orleans, LA Local Ghost Presents @ Siberia

“Brass Bed’s live set has become a refined, enthralling machine. Their shows are winding and propulsive and, above all, crowd-pleasing. As a performing entity, Brass Bed utilizes the varied weapons in its arsenal—dramatic shifts in dynamics keep each performance from falling into the irritatingly familiar loud-loud-loud paradigm that many festival acts fall into.” -Off Beat.com

On April 10th, Crossbill Records will release a live EP from Sea of Bees, “Live at the Hangar – 5.13.11″. This is coming just weeks before she unveils her new full length record “Orangefarben” from Team Love. The 5 songs that are included on the Live EP were recorded in front of a small audience of family and friends in between extensive periods of touring throughout Europe. The Hangar recording studio is located in Sacramento and has served as Jules’ creative and musical playground and she was excited to welcome her closest supporters to the studio for the recording. The album will be available at all digital outlets on April 10th and physically copies will be sold at shows this summer.

Sea of Bees Spring/Summer Tour Dates:

4.10 OXFORD — The Old Boot Factory
4.11 LEEDS — Cockpit
4.12 GLASGOW — King Tuts
4.13 BELFAST — Auntie Annies
4.14 DUBLIN — Academy 2
4.15 LIVERPOOL — Leaf on Bold Street
4.16 MANCHESTER — Deaf Institute
4.17 BIRMINGHAM Hare and Hound
4.18 BRIGHTON — The Haunt
4.19 LONDON — Hoxton Bar & Kitchen Grill
4.20 PARIS — Rough Trade In-Store
4.21 BRUSSELS — Bontanique
4.22 NIJMEGAN, NETHERLANDS — Merleyn
4.23 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — Paradiso
4.25 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Loppen
4.26 OSLO, NORWAY — Revolver
4.27 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — Debaser Slussen (free)
4.29 BERLIN — Monarch
4.30 Haldern, Germany — Haldern Bar (free)
5.1. PARIS —L’International (free)

5.15 NEW YORK — Mercury Lounge w/The Loom!
5.17 NEW YORK — The Rock Shop w/The Spinto Band
5.20 PHILADELPHIA — World Cafe
6.2 SONOMA, CA — Huichica Festival
6.7 SACRAMENTO — Bows and Arrows w/Little Wings (Sea of Bees acoustic record release show)
6.8 SACRAMENTO — Luigi’s Fun Garden w/Sister Crayon! (Sea of Bees full band record release show)
6.9 SACRAMENTO — Luigi’s Fun Garden w/Sister Crayon! (Sea of Bees full band record release show)
6.10 SACRAMENTO — Fifth String Music Store (matinee acoustic show) w/Andy Cabic of Vetiver
6.11 LOS ANGELES — Bardot
6.12 SAN DIEGO — Casbah w/Sister Crayon
6.13 LOS ANGELES — The Echo w/Sister Crayon
6.16 VISALIA — Cellar Door w/Sister Crayon
6.22 SAN FRANCISCO — Bottom of the Hill w/Sister Crayon
6.23 DAVIS — Davis Music Fest

Other recent Sea of Bees news includes the release of a Take Away performance that was recorded in the same neighborhood (Fort Greene) that Jules first stayed at on her inaugural tour in New York during the summer of 2010. This was recorded last fall and turned out beautifully. It’s quite an honor to be asked and included in this prestigious video series. Enjoy the recording as Jules takes you on a walk through the park.

Sea Of Bees | A Take Away Show | Part 01 from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Sea Of Bees | A Take Away Show | Part 02 from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

The Loom, “In Your Doldrums” from The Loom on Vimeo.

Consequence Of Sound recently debuted an excellent new video from The Loom directed by Ben Stamper for the song “In Your Doldrums”.

I’m very excited that the band is headed out to the west coast for the first time and we’ll get some serious hangtime next week. Check the dates and make it out to a show.

3/20/12 Denver, CO @ The Walnut Room
3/22/12 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Festival w/ Built to Spill, Blitzen Trapper + more
3/23/12 Eugene, OR @ Luckey’s
3/24/12 Seattle, WA @ Columbia City Theater
3/25/12 Portland, OR @ Rontoms w/ Pure Bathing Culture
3/26/12 Redding, CA @ Vintage Wine Bar
3/27/12 Sacramento, CA @ Bows & Arrows
3/28/12 San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop w/ Sea of Bees
3/29/12 Davis, CA @ Armadillo Music in-store 5:30pm
3/29/12 Davis, CA @ Sophia’s
3/30/12 Los Angeles, CA @ Pitzer College (students only)
3/31/12 Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite
4/1/12 Mesa, AZ @ Lo Fi Cafe
4/4/12 Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
4/5/12 Kansas City, MO @ Middle of the Map Fest
4/6/12 Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
4/7/12 Harrisonburg, VA @ MACRock Fest

The “On Nilsson” EP is available at all digital music outlets now including iTunes, Amazon, eMusic.

You can also purchase a limited edition screen print of the album art over at the Brass Bed Bandcamp for only $15 that comes with a download of the record.

Recent Press:

“We watched a fascinating documentary about Harry Nilsson recently — as a result, we’re all for anything Nilsson-related at the moment, and thus were delighted to stumble across a cover of his song “One” at My Old Kentucky Blog. It’s by Louisiana band Brass Bed, with filmmaker Allison Bohl on guest vocals.” -Flavorpill

“Brass Bed and long-time collaborator Allison Bohl, decided to record their take on Harry’s classics that now taken the form of a four-song EP featuring, in addition to One, He Needs Me, He’s Large, and Don’t Forget Me. Brass Bed’s version utilizes the piano that is all-so familiar in the original, but layers it over lush atmospheric distortion that takes it to an even darker place than Nilsson’s version.” -My Old Kentucky Blog 3.12.12

“On Nilsson celebrates the work of the Grammy award winning artist with an interesting twist. Revitalised by a splash of pop, the vocals of Bohl and Brass Bed front man Christiaan Mader add a sense of urgency to the record, mixed with a jagged feeling of paranoia. It’s a cleverly done piece of work that doesn’t fail to honour the American singer-songwriter.” -Drunken Werewolf 3.6.12

“Brass Bed and their adorable friend Allison Bohl dug up a blush-worthy gem written by Harry Nilsson originally written for the soundtrack to the film Popeye. A director by trade, Bohl can add fine-impersonator to her credentials as she masterfully embodies the Olive Oyl character on “He’s Large”.” – Impose Magazine 3.1.12

“Check out Brass Bed’s collaboration with Allison Bohl on this cover of “He’s Large.” If you know anything about life, and good things, you’ll remember that this song was featured in the movie Popeye. Not gonna lie, I had that soundtrack on vinyl and would sing this song at the top of my lungs until I exhausted myself and/or became distracted by other things.” – Vice Magazine 2.24.12

THE LOOM

3/14/12 Austin, TX @ SXSW 11:20pm Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie Showcase
Casa Chapala Downtown, 101 San Jacinto Blvd (San Jacinto & East 1st)

3/15/12 Austin, TX @ SXSW 3:30pm Stem & Leaf Showcase
Papi Tino’s, 1306 East 6th, (East 6th & Navasota— east of the highway)

3/16/12 Austin, TX @ SXSW 5.45pm Austin Town Hall Showcase
1500 East 2nd (East 2nd & Navasota— east of the highway)

3/16/12 Austin, TX @ SXSW 9.00pm Giant Steps showcase
Mellow Mushroom, 2426 Guadalupe St, (Guadalupe & West 24th)

3/17/12 Austin, TX @ SXSW 2.00pm The Aquarium
403 East 6th (East 6th & Trinity)

3/17/12 Austin, TX @ SXSW 7.20pm Crow Bar
3116 South Congress (South Congress & Woodward- south of the river)

SEA OF BEES

03/10/2012 SXSW
Patagonia Store 316 N. Congress Austin, TX 78701 ph: 512.320.8383 7pm.

03/14/2012 SXSW 2pm
The Monstrosity 2514 Wilson St. Austin, TX 78704 SXSMonstrosity

03/15/2012 SXSW 4:30pm
Swan Dive 651 Red River St. Austin, TX 78701 Riot Act Media x Pabst x SXSW Appearing with: Wooden Wand The Ettes Dana Falconberry The Spinto Band Solander Brass Bed Nick Jaina The Pharmacy Follow That Bird Show starts at 12:00pm, 21+, Sea of Bees at 4:40pm

03/16/2012 SXSW 4pm
Spider House 2908 Fruth St Austin, TX And so…SXSW Party Doors open at 12:00pm, Sea of Bees at 4:00pm

BRASS BED

03.13.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Cheer Up Charlie’s at 5:00 PM
03.14.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Good Danny’s at the Parish at 11:45 AM
03.15.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Riot Act Day Party at Swan Dive at 1:45 PM
03.15.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Baby Blue Studios at 4:30 PM

DANA FALCONBERRY

03.13.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – All Tamara’s Parties @ Cheer Up Charlie’s (4:30pm)
03.14.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Hosteling International (2200 S Lakeshore Blvd) (1:30pm)
03.14.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Urban Roots Day Chill (1512 Forest Trail) (8:30pm)
03.14.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Hole In The Wall (5:00pm)
03.15.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Riot Act Showcase @ Swan Dive (3:30pm)
03.15.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Annie Street Arts Collective (811 w Annie St) (10:00pm)
03.16.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Yelp Party @ The Vortex (4:00pm)
03.17.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Maison d’Etoile Day Party (5:30pm)
03.17.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW – Lucy The Poodle Party @ East Side Tone (10:00pm)

MATT BAUER

3.14.12 – Austin, TX
Hostelling International 2200 South Lakeshore ** duo show with Dana Falconberry-1:30

3.15.12 – Austin, TX
Papa Tino’s 1306 East 6th Street – 2:30

3.17.12 – Austin, TX
Maison D’Etolie 2109 E Cesar Chavez – 5:00 indoor stage

After being asked to perform for a Harry Nilsson tribute night, Brass Bed and long standing art director/collaborator Allison Bohl, decided to record their take on Harry’s classics: “One,” “He Needs Me,” “He’s Large” and “Don’t Forget Me.” On Nilsson is no mere tribute record though, the band imbues each of the four songs with their trademark pop schizophrenia wherein songs can swing wildly from excited pop to a mood that’s akin to the most lonesome paranoia, but then again maybe it’s that Bohl’s voice is near perfect conjuring of Shelly Duvall’s vocals from Popeye.

This EP follows their highly acclaimed album, Melt White, which won fans at Vanity Fair, CMJ, and beyond. Fans fell hard for the album’s pop hooks awash in distorted keyboards. With high profile slots opening for Shearwater, Givers and Smiths Western, their high energy live shows became the stuff of legend. The band took most of the summer of 2011 off working on honing their sound so that everything they put to tape was capable of being pulled off live.

When asked why, frontman Christiaan Mader stated that, “Nilsson is a gifted songwriter still overshadowed by his famous friends. His work hearkens back, in the best ways, to a time when the song itself was the prize. So it bears revisiting with new ideas for production.” Out March 13th on California’s Crossbill Records, On Nilsson shows a band transitioning away from standard pop songs and delving into the darker depths of songwriting and sets the stage for the release of their third and finest LP to date, The Secret Will Keep You, in late 2012!

Brass Bed Official Site
Listen to their Daytrotter Session!

Tour Dates:
03.02.12 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon with Shearwater
03.08.12 – New Orleans, LA @ Foburg Festival at the Howlin’ Wolf
03.13.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.14.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.15.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.16.12 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
03.17.12 – Lafayette, LA @ Feed and Seed (EP Release Party)
05.04.12 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz Fest (Lagniappe Stage)
05.04.12 – New Orleans, LA @ Siberia

“Herbivore” by Appetite from visionVISION on Vimeo.

Appetite will be headed to SXSW and will also be playing the star studded Treefort Music Festival in Boise among other stops on their upcoming March tour.

“Broke” was heard on the recent episode of NPR’s All Songs Considered

02.02.12 – New York, NY @ Cake Shop
02.03.12 – New York, NY @ The Living Room
02.04.12 – Brooklyn, NY @ Sycamore
02.05.12 – New York, NY @ Joes Pub
02.06.12 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom w/ GOTYE (sold out)
02.07.12 – New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall
02.08.12 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
02.09.12 – New York, NY @ Piano’s (Wild Honey Pie Presents!)
02.10.12 – New York, NY @ The Living Room

02.21.12 – Davis, CA @ Odd Fellows Hall w/Jolie Holland
02.24.12 – San Francicsco, CA @ Noise Pop at the Independent w/ Wye Oak (sold out)
03.28.12 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop w/ Radiation City + The Loom

04.07.12 – Cornwall @ Barefoot Festival — www.barefootfestival.com
04.10.12 – Oxford @ The Old Boot Factory — www.wegottickets.com/oxfork
04.11.12 – Leeds @ Cockpit — www.lunatickets.co.uk
04.12.12 – Glasgow @ King Tuts — www.gigsinscotland.com
04.13.12 – Belfast @ Auntie Annies — www.ticketmaster.ie
04.14.12 – Dublin @ Academy 2 — www.ticketmaster.ie
04.16.12 – Manchester @ Deaf Institute — www.gigsandtours.com/?a=sea+of+bees&site=seaofbees
04.17.12 – Birmingham @ Hare and Hound — birminghampromoters.com
04.18.12 – Brighton @ The Haunt — www.seetickets.com/Event/SEA-OF-BEES/The-Haunt/614078
04.19.12 – London @ Hoxton Bar & Kitchen — www.gigsandtours.com/?a=sea+of+bees&site=seaofbees
04.21.12 – Brussels, Belgium @ Bontanique — www.botanique.be
04.22.12 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Merleyn — www.doomroosje.nl
04.23.12 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso — http://www.paradiso.nl/web/show
04.25.12 – Cophenhagen, Denmark @ Loppen — www.billetlugen.dk/home
04.26.12 – Oslo, Norway @ Revolver — www.billettservice.no
04.27.12 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser Slussen — www.debaser.se
04.29.12 – Berlin, Germany @ Monarch — http://www.koka36.de/sea%20of%20bees_ticket_46404.html
04.30.12 – Haldern, Germany @ Haldern Bar
05.01.12 – Hamburg, Germany @ Molotow
05.02.12 – Dresden, Germany @ Thalia
05.04.12 – Turin, Italy @ Spazio 211

The EP is available at all your favorite digital music stops including these: iTunes, Amazon, eMusic

“Carefully performed, beautifully arranged, this is the kind of hand-made music that’s almost a family heirloom. Woven vocal harmonies, softly plucked strings, a cracked patina voice; it’s beautiful and fascinating and something you’d like to keep to yourself rather than share around.”
Devon Leger, No Depression

“Her poetic lyrics and gentle, rich voice are perfect for a day inside, hiding from the cold and rain.”
Bust Magazine

“Dana Falconberry’s new EP Though I Didn’t Call It Came is quietly epic and ripe with wonder. The purity of her vocals and engaging presence make her live shows as captivating as a summer evening.”
Philip Majorins, PopMatters

“Falconberry, who in the past tended to keep things on the sparse side, branches out into an orchestral-folk arrangement, complimenting the high pitch that lines her voice with strings and harps.”
Mike Ayers, MTV Hive

“As the title reflects, this is the type of music that grabs you by the guts and takes over all your insides without you ever having asked it to. It is comforting and wonderful, and it feels so damn good.”
Off the Air Review

Petoskey Stone Video from dana falconberry on Vimeo.