http://crossbillrecords.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:07:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Crossbill is super excited to announce that we will be releasing the debut LP, 'Song For Ravens' from Sacramento's Sea of Bees . This is a record that we can't stop listening to and are absolutely honored to be a part of. More info soon! Sea of Bees - Willis - ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2010/02/15/sea-of-bees-to-release-song-for-ravens-on-crossbill/ Garrett Pierce is currently up in the Sonoma Mountains to record his latest record. This album will be more stripped down than 'All Masks", will feature the production talents of Eric Ruud (Sholi) and frequent collaborators and friends Timothy Wright (lap steel, guitar, percussion) and Jen Grady (cello) will also contribute ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2010/02/14/garrett-pierce-embarks-on-new-recording-session/ The Bay Bridged came out with their Top 32 SF/Bay Area records of the year and Garrett Pierce's Crossbill release "All Masks" made the cut. Thanks to the Bay Bridged for their continued support, we are so fortunate to have an excellent local blog that features the diverse talents of ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/12/20/all-masks-named-in-best-of-2009-list-by-the-bay-bridged/ Garrett Pierce reports on his recent tour up north...I saw the first snow fall in Olympia.  I saw the whole great state of Oregon shut down for the College Football Civil War (Ducks vs. Beavers for Rose Bowl Honors...Ducks win).  I saw the inside of a small art gallery taken ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/12/10/garrett-pierce-nw-tour-recap/ Jake writes in with the Upper Hand goings on as of late...We've taken a break from live shows this fall to finish up our new full-length with Max Hart producing. (He mixed Daytime Ghost.) Recording in San Francisco, Brooklyn, an abandoned theater in the North Bay... a great cohesion of ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/12/08/jake-mann-and-the-upper-hand-prep-new-release/ Silver Darling was featured on a Luxury Wafers live session. Here are the boys premiering an unreleased jam, "Brick and Mortar". Thanks to Luxury Wafers for asking Silver D to take part. Sounds good, looks good. http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/08/22/silver-darling-on-luxury-wafers-sessions/ Jake, Dan and Aaron will be kicking off a not-to-be-missed night of music at Cafe Du Nord on Monday July 27th. Jake Mann + the Upper Hand will be opening for two fine representatives from the talented Park the Van Records stable of stars (home of Dr. Dog): Floating Action ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/07/27/jake-mann-and-the-upper-hand-play-cafe-dunord-and-release-free-valdez-ep/                                   We'd love to see you out at the next show, Garrett Pierce back in San Francico-it's a big one! > Thanks to these fine folks for taking time to review "All Masks" "Another great singer/songwriter from San Francisco. Powerful with a light touch, Garrett will rip your heart out one moment and have ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/05/30/garrett-pierce-headlines-the-rickshaw-june-3rd-in-sf-all-masks-reviews/                                             May 15th @ The Phantom Gallery w/ That Ghost (Jake solo) in Santa Rosa, 7pm, $5 All Ages <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< May 16 @ Sophia's w/ The Dazzling Strangers in Davis, 10 pm, $3, 21+ in the bar, -21 on balcony B <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< May 17th @ the Knockout w/ Love Is Chemicals, Drummer Dan's Birthday Bash in ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/05/14/jake-mann-plays-3-shows-with-fav-band-the-spires-may-15-17-in-santa-rosa-davis-and-san-francisco/ 4/16 in Sacramento @ Luigi's Fun Garden w/Sholi and Odawas 4/19 in Los Angeles @ HOME w/Evan Way of the Parson Red Heads 4/20 in San Diego @ Soda Bar 4/21 in Santa Barbara @ Muddy Waters w/Franklin For Short 4/22 in Monterey @ Monterey Live w/Greg Ginn (Black Flag) 4/23 in Healdsburg @ Ravenous 4/24 ... http://crossbillrecords.com/2009/04/08/garrett-pierce-all-masks-record-release-tour/