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We’re excited to announce Pearl and the Beard are touring their way down to SxSW. Before they really shoot out there the band is performing in Biddeford (ME) tonight and the local paper had some really nice things to say:
‘Donny and Johnny” tells the tale of Johnny Cash’s house burning down, and it’s a spellbinding union of vocals, guitars, hand clapping, cello and other sounds from the band’s collective imagination. ”Twice Today,” with its soothing cello, gentle glockenspiel and stark outpouring of affection, is a must-hear acoustic ode to love. ”Lost in Singapore,” starring Hope Price’s accordion and bilingual lyrics, is another gem from the band with the odd name and wondrous sound. I didn’t know when I started writing this week’s column that I’d end up with a new favorite band. Funny how that happens. - Portland Press Herald
Pearl and the Beard “Rebus McEnTour” Dates
Feb 26 8pm Hog Farm Studios Annex, Biddeford, ME
Mar 5 8:00P Webster Hall Studio w/ Dinosaur Feathers, New York, NY
Mar 8 8:00P Green Line Cafe, Philadelphia, PA
Mar 9 8:00P The Parkside, Baltimore, MA
Mar 11 8:00P The Red and The Black, Washington, DC
Mar 13 8:00P Monkeywhale Presents, Greensboro, NC
Mar 14 8:00P TBD, Knoxville, TN
Mar 15 8:00P The Basement , Nashville TN
Mar 16 8:00P Buccaneer Lounge, Memphis, TN
Mar 17 9:00P A.C.A.C., Little Rock, AK
Mar 18 8:00P All Good Cafe, Dallas, TX
Mar 19 8:00P SXSW Family Records Day Party @ Dizzy Rooster, Austin, TX
Mar 20 8:00P SXSW, Austin, TX
Mar 21 8:00P SXSW, Austin, TX
We were able to capture quite a few songs on our Family Flipcam last week at Mercury Lounge when Pearl and the Beard played to a sold out room. Below are two new songs that are going to be on upcoming releases. More videos from the Mercury show on the dedicated Pearl and the Beard Vimeo channel.
After the good folks over at Harvey’s Kitchen debuted their beautiful video recording of our own Pearl and the Beard’s song “Vessel”, off of their debut album “God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson”. We just received the second installment in their series (of two) and are excited to share it with you: “Lost In Singapore”!
The good folks over at Harvey’s Kitchen recorded this beautiful live video of our own Pearl and the Beard‘s song vessel, off of their debut album “God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson”. Much thanks to Harvey K. Robinson and his team!
We usually don’t share random reviews on here, but the kind folks of Time Out New York wrote up this wonderful little quote about our very own Pearl and the Beard and we just had to!
“Sweet, gentle and scrumptious, the music of Brooklyn trio Pearl and the Beard conjures up lazy summer afternoons at just the time we need that kind of thing most. The group consists of just three souls—Jocelyn Mackenzie, Emily Hope Price and Jeremy Styles—but its sophisticated vocal harmonies and crafty arrangements make a big impression on the combo’s recently issued debut CD, God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson.” - Time Out New York
Our good friends over at digital retailer Amie Street are featuring our very own Pearl and the Beard’s “God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson”, alongside our other good friends The Bloodsugars. Make sure to check out Amie Street some more and sign up if you like what you see. They have a very interesting business model that rewards those that know about the best new music first. — Wesley
A true NPR fans we couldn’t be more excited to see our Pearl and the Beard-ies on the front page of WNYC! They just killed it playing live on air during the prestigious Soundcheck broadcast. Come to Joe’s Pub tonight for more! Tickets and more info here. And don’t forget to watch their new video, and check them out on tour!
UPDATE Our favorite video website Vimeo.com is currently featuring Pearl and the Beard’s Will Smith Medley music video on their front page!!
STREAM Pearl and the Beard Live On WNYC (here)
Our very own Pearl and the Beard have established themselves as a rambunctious presence in the NYC scene, with a rapidly growing and highly dedicated audience. They’re now set to conquer new territories with the national release of their debut album “God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson” (10/27), a 15 Day East Coast Tour starting at NYC’s Joe’s Pub, a live appearance on WNYC’s prestigious Soundcheck, a cheeky new video for their Will Smith Cover Medley and an AOL Spinner New Releases feature.
Family Records teamed up with the amazing Brooklyn-based collective Goddamn Cobras to turn the Will Smith Medley concert staple and crowd favorite into an amazing video. It mashes 8 Will Smiths songs together in Pearl and the Beard’s signature melodic folk pop ways, with an added dash of jolly winks not typically found in their original material. A warm day in Williamsburg, 6 different locations, 5 hours of shooting, and lots of happy passers-by. This is easily the most beautiful and exciting video we’ve ever had for a Family artist and we’re proud to present it below. The Cobras are not only wonderful in that video making way, they’re also wonderful folks. We owe all this beauty to them!
Download “Oh, Death!”, the first single off of their album “God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson” below and stream the full album here.
DOWNLOAD Pearl and the Beard – Oh, Death! (MP3)
Raise Your Glasses Tour Dates
Oct 27 2009 2:00P Live On WNYC’s Soundcheck, New York, NY
Oct 27 2009 9:00P Joe’s Pub, New York, NY
Oct 28 2009 8:00P Iota Cafe, Arlington, VA
Oct 29 2009 8:00P DC9, Washington DC
Oct 30 2009 7:30P Borjo Coffeehouse, Norfolk, VA
Oct 31 2009 8:00P Devil’s Dance Party, Greensboro, NC
Nov 3 2009 8:00P New Faces Night @ The Basement, Nashville, TN
Nov 4 2009 8:00P Red Light Cafe, Atlanta, GA
Nov 5 2009 8:00P Flicker Theatre, Athens, GA
Nov 6 2009 10:00P Natasha’s, Lexington, KY
Nov 7 2009 8:00P The Pilot Light, Lexington, KY
Nov 9 2009 8:00P Milano Cafe, Charlotesville, VA
Nov 10 2009 8:00P Parkside Lounge, Baltimore, MA
Nov 11 2009 8:00P Blockley Pourhouse, Philadelphia, PA
We’re very excited to announce that last week we got together with the Cobras, an amazing artistic video collective based in Brooklyn, to shoot a video for Pearl and the Beard‘s Will Smith medley. Cobra member Jackie Snow let me borrow her rad camera/lens for a few minutes and here’s a quick shot from the shoot. More coming, both her shots and a few of mine. — Wesley
Super excited about this! We’re teaming up with the Cobras who are responsible for the awesome Phoenix vs Bratpack mashup video below.
Dear Pearl and the Beard bestest friends ever (Are you still wearing your necklace? Because we are.),
We are filming a music video for our WILL SMITH MEDLEY, and we need your help!
In our song, dedicated to the artistry of dear Mr. Smith, we include 8 of his most beloved and well-known songs. We need 8 different locations to perform this song live to 8 different groups of people. Filming will take place in one day, guerrilla style, on Saturday, September 19. Think of it as a Will Smith Medley Musical Scavenger Hunt.
We are asking you, our most trusted allies, to choose the 8 locations at which we will perform and film the video. Does your workplace need a 15-minute Pearl and the Beard break?
Do you know a group of fireman desperately in need of a cameo? Does your boss’ birthday party need a surprise pick-me-up? Be creative! Not only will your idea be chosen if it’s totally awesome, but you, your grandma’s bridge class, your marching band troop, your co-workers, or your pack of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers will get to be in our music video! It doesn’t matter if people know Will’s work or not; in fact, it makes it more interesting if they don’t!Your submission must have the following:
1. Name of location and address/description of location.
3. Contact name and phone number.
4. If your location is time sensitive (i.e., building availability, synchronization with crashing a pre-planned event, etc.), please include a specific time preference.
5. Tell us about your location choice, and why you think we should choose yours over someone else’s.The Rules:
1. It’s got to be legal (sorry, kids).
2. It has to be on the island of Manhattan (sorry, Brooklyn).
3. Be creative! Want to wear wigs? Sport all blue? Choreograph a dance routine with The Rockettes? Bring your favorite Will Smith memorabilia? Teach a group of kindergartners the songs? It’s up to you!
4. Our rule: Pearl and the Beard has to perform our Will Smith Medley at all 8 locations within the course of the allotted time frame! Give us a challenge. Make us sweat!
5. 5. Send your locations to pearlandthebeard@gmail.comLISTEN: LINK TO THE WILL SMITH MEDLEY!
Alright, get brainstorming!
The last day to send us your submissions is September 15th, next Tuesday!
With so much love it’s gross,
Pearl and the Beard
