Ticket Giveaway: Syme @ the Paradise Lounge
Posted on February 29, 2008 at 10:15 am | No Comments
A brutal couple of work-weeks has me too burnt-out to blog in my free time lately, so I’m trying to make up for lack of content with some contests. Here’s another for tickets to check out a band that I’m very happy to see return to Boston…
I first caught Norway’s Syme back in October at TT the Bear’s on the strong recommendation of an Almanac reader, and was I ever glad I took his advice. They were on their way to play CMJ at the time, so I was rightly thrilled to learn that they’re back so soon, this time en route to South By Southwest.
Unfortunately, their last-minute addition to a three-band bill this coming Wednesday night at the Paradise Lounge has this return under-heralded, and an 8pm start time probably won’t help the crowd size much (they’re not even listed on the ‘Dise schedule yet). They deserve more than a few pairs of ears in that room, but don’t just take my word for it – hit up their MySpace page or check out the live mp3s I shared up last fall. I don’t know much about the other three bands playing (Modern Skirts, Jukebox the Ghost, Annie Lynch & the Beekeepers), but I’ll be changing that in the next few days.
I’ve got a pair of guest list spots available for the Wednesday, March 5th show, so if you and a friend would like to join me front and center for Syme, drop an email to giveaways [@] bradleysalmanac [.] com with Syme! in the subject line, and include your name and the town you live in. I’ll pick a random winner from all entries received before Noon on Tuesday, March 4th, and let the chosen one know that afternoon. And even if you’re not that chosen one, remember: Arrive early, applaud often.
After their Boston visit, Syme plays Toronto the next night, back down for four shows in the NYC area over the weekend, and a stop in Philly before hitting Austin’s SxSW the following week. Catch ’em if you can.
Giveaway: Taken By Trees at the MFA Boston
Posted on February 19, 2008 at 10:58 am | No Comments
Another day, another giveway.
This Saturday night, former Concretes vocalist Victoria Bergsman visits the Museum of Fine Arts here in Boston for a performance by her solo project, Taken By Trees. If you somehow missed out on her many years with the Concretes, you’ve no doubt heard her voice as the non-whistling counterpart to Peter Moren in Peter, Bjorn, & John‘s ubiquitous “Young Folks“. Boston is one of just a handful of North American cities getting a Victoria visit this time around, and the other fortunate stops include NYC the night before, Montreal next week, and three West Coast shows to wrap it up.
Regular ‘Nac visitors know that I regularly rave about seeing shows in the MFA’s Remis Auditorium, so I’m very glad to have a couple list spots for this show to bequeath to a random reader. Want ’em? Before Noon on Thursday, drop an email to giveaways [at] bradleysalmanac [dot] com, put “TBT” in the subject line, and let me know your name and the city you live in. I’ll pick a winner, let you know that day, and you and a guest will be on the list for Taken By Trees at the MFA on Saturday, that’s February 23rd.
Bonus: The chosen one will also get sent a copy of the gorgeously designed, limited edition tour 7″ that Victoria is bringing around with her, which includes a cover of “Sweet Child O’Mine” (yes, you read that right) and her own “Above You“. Turntablists of the world unite!