THE DEARS's Blog
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Brooklyn, NY shows - Great review from NY Press
On the heels of two amazing Brooklyn, NY shows. Great review of the first show from the NY Press here: http://www.nypress.com/blog-7638-the-dears-at-the-knitting-factory.html
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Omega Dog, The Single
Dears,The first track off our new album is available online everywhere but most importantly, here.You’ve seen the the live version. Hear the studio version in all its glory. It is utterly kick ass, you won’t even believe what you are hearing.Get it. Now!E.L.,The DearsPS The new album has been titled: “DEGENERATION STREET.” OUT FEB 15, 2011. -
POSTER DESIGN CONTEST!!
As most of you (hopefully) know, we are anticipating a few residencies this coming Fall. While we don’t have plans to be everywhere until 2011, we have dreamed up an idea to keep you all involved: wherever you are, we’re including you in this event.The Dears would like to produce a commemorative poster for our upcoming residencies that will be given away in exchange for donations to War Child (TO, NYC) and the Montreal City Mission (MTL). Simply put, we want YOU to design it. Send us whatever is up there, lurking around in your brain; we want to see it. Know that your efforts will be helping out others. It’s not such a challenge. Share your submission here. http://dangerbirdrecords.com/resources/thedears-contest/In other news, we are still at work on many elements surrounded our upcoming album project. The talk around the office is that we are going to drop in early 2011. Not to worry, however, as between now and then, we will be posting loads of bits and bobs on our website, perhaps even whole tracks and of course short films. You can keep track of everything we share by either:- “Bookmark-ing” our website or subscribing to our RSS feed. We personally look after this place and are here all the time.- “Following” us on Twitter. Our policy is that we have a rotating “Top 40” of people we follow. Be one.- “Liking” or becoming a “Fan” on Facebook. We read all comments. All of them.We encourage participation in all of these.Again, infinite, eternal thanks for all your love and support, for the little notes and stuff. We see it and feel it all. It’s what keeps the raging fire going. Without you we are nothing and we actually mean that.
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RESIDENCY SHOWS ANNOUNCED!!!
We've just announced a string of residencies, with a vibe similar to our last shows in Mexico City - where we perform the whole new album live. Here are the dates, click through for tickets.
September 29 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church
September 30 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church
October 1 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz ChurchOctober 13 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison
October 14 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison
October 15 / Toronto, ON / The GarrisonNovember 3 / Brooklyn, NY / Knitting Factory
November 4 / Brooklyn, NY / Knitting FactoryAdditionally, we'll be giving away merch at these shows in exchange for your donations to either the Montreal City Mission or War Child. Here's the official word on it:
To introduce audiences to their new collection of songs, acclaimed art rock band The Dears will play a series of residencies during which they will perform their forthcoming record in full. The eight residency shows - three consecutive nights in Toronto and Montreal and two in Brooklyn (tour dates below) – will recapture the essence of band’s immensely successful string of shows in Mexico City this past May.
The Dears will be donating proceeds from every merch sale at these residencies to Montreal City Mission and War Child. “Some of the items are rare, might be the wrong size, while some things are out of print and may be sold at ridiculous prices. But this is not just about raising money. People hurt everywhere, all the time, and in so many ways. Essentially, this is what we sing about and sometimes singing just ain't enough. By taking some of this stuff off our hands, hopefully folks will remember who they're helping and why,” says the band of the endeavour.
The new record and touring lineup also marks the return of guitarists Patrick Krief and Rob Benvie, early-era bassist Roberto Arquilla as well as newcomer Jeff Luciani on drums. In addition, of course, to singer Murray Lightburn and keyboardist Natalia Yanchak. The band mentions that "we've seen many line-up changes, but this one is quite special. Some of our relationships, and friendships, go back over 10 years. The result has been powerful and chilling, like some cosmic design intent on blowing you away."
Mind blowing, at least. We promise. See you soon.
♥ The Dears