The Parish: Blog

FRIDAY The Soldier Thread "In Spades" CD Release Party

Matt Mandrella — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:43:00 MDT

“Known for their breathtaking melodies and energetic stage presence, native Austin band The Soldier Thread has taken the music scene by storm. This Friday, help The Soldier Thread celebrate their second and highly anticipated album release, In Spades. Having been SXSW veterans, finalists in Spin Magazine’s “Hot Pursuit” contest and featured on MTV, In Spades is merely the next step in this band’s musical progress. Performing alongside The Soldier Thread at the release party are native Austin bands Quiet Company, Wiretree and Alpha Rev—the perfect recipe for a climactic experience.”

-Launch787
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SATURDAY Bowling For Soup

Matt Mandrella — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:19:00 MDT

Talking with Bowling for Soup singer Jaret Reddick, you may not immediately get the sense that this affable, down-to-earth Texan fronts a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated pop/punk band with over a million album sales to their credit. “If you compare our first album to our 10th one, you could be like, ‘Let’s see… Well, their voices finally changed, and they got a lot better musically, but they still sound like the same guys to me,” Reddick says, the grin audible in his North Texas drawl. “Man, I would hope we’re still the same guys! Can you imagine what a bummer it’d be if we weren’t?”

Frankly, we can’t—and on their 10th studio album, Sorry for Partyin’, Bowling for Soup prove that no matter what lame new trends may lurk outside their studio walls, they’ve got the hits, fits, shits and giggles to keep coming out ahead. From side-splittingly funny double entendres (the I-can’t-believe-they-got-away-with-that lead single “My Wena”) to call-and-response jams you’ll undoubtedly be hearing in high schools worldwide (“No Hablo Inglés”), Sorry for Partyin’ features home of the funniest, most infectious songs of BFS’ 15-year career. Of course, the album also packs some of the strongest, most confident songwriting in BFS’ catalog, proving once again that these guys are masters of their craft.

New Monsoon 09/09/2010

Matt Mandrella — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 MDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2010

NEW MONSOON ANNOUNCE TEXAS DATES FOR SEPTEMBER – TOURING BEHIND LIVE ALBUM RECORDED IN TEXAS

San Francisco rock quintet New Monsoon has announced its Storm Surge 2010 Tour, a September Texas swing as the band continues touring in support of its 2-CD release New Monsoon Live, recorded in Texas in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Welcoming Back Stephen Kellogg to The Parish! 09/24

Matt Mandrella — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:03:00 MDT

Tickets on sale now!

http://www.theparishaustin.com/show/detail/30310