Posts Tagged ‘ Men of Gentle Birth ’

The Moose Is Loose: Episode One

The Moose Is Loose: Episode One

Well, Brian decided it was finally time to make his own podcast and he is excited to present the results of the first episode of The Moose Is Loose! This podcast will focus on Ohio music and is named after the first ever compilation project he put together in 2003 (which you can download for FREE here). This episode showcases some of Brian’s favorite songs from the Aquabear online compilations and features music from The Franchise, The Makebelieves, Dragline Brothers, We March, Mike Elliott, Machine Go Boom, Washout Corporation, Neo Nothing, Casual Future, The Math Squad, Casiotone Orchestra, Men of Gentle Birth, Blackark, Matt Collander, and Small Object a. Not much talking in this one (Brian is still perfecting his smooth NPR voice) but you will get to hear our host babble a bit about his history with Ohio music. The first of many episodes to come.    The Moose Is Loose: Episode One

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COUNTY FAIR PREVIEW: Men of Gentle Birth

So. Aquabear has decided to preview one band EVERY DAY in the weeks leading up to the Aquabear County Fair on March 4-6, 2010.  In all, 15 bands will be playing this year over the course of three nights and three venues. Today marks our first entry: Columbus, Ohio’s Men of Gentle Birth. They will be joining the Fair on Saturday, March 6th at The Union. First off. Holy crap! These guys haven’t played in several years (I believe one of their last shows was the 2nd annual Aquabear County Fair at Casa Cantina in 2008), and have remained a favorite of mine and many others too. Aquabear considers it an honor that MOGB has decided to get back together at our little County Fair, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you haven’t seen Men of Gentle Birth before you really need to be at The Union on Saturday, March 6th. Seriously. And instead of trying to describe how much I love their music, watching the video below of a badass show downstairs at The Union about four years ago…

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4th Annual Aquabear County Fair is THIS WEEKEND: March 4-6, 2010!

4th Annual Aquabear County Fair is THIS WEEKEND: March 4-6, 2010!

The 4th annual Aquabear County Fair takes place March 4-6, 2010 in Athens, Ohio and we are thrilled to announce the lineups for that weekend! And this one is shaping up to be one of the best we’ve had… Saturday, March 6th at The Union, 8pm This Moment in Black History (Cleveland) Makebelieves (Athens) Men of Gentle Birth (Columbus) Megachurch (Cleveland) We March (Athens) Sun God (Cleveland) Weedghost (Athens/Dayton) Friday, March 5th at Casa Cantina, 10:30pm FREE SHOW! Dragline Bros (Athens) She Bears (Athens) Manor Animals (Athens) Chris Biester (Athens) Thursday, March 4th at The (bruce) Manor, 7pm Seascapes (Athens) In Silent Movies (Athens) Thx. Tiger (Columbus/Athens) Dead Winds of Summer (Athens) - And look for one more event on Saturday afternoon to celebrate County Fair weekend, more details soon! - Holy crap this is going to be awesome And don’t forget to become a “fan” of the new Aquabear County Fair Facebook Page…

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Venue Spotlight: ARTS/West

Venue Spotlight: ARTS/West

by Kris Poland - Go West, Young Bands There is a place on West State Street where Athens music lovers can see some of the area’s best musicians display their talents. It is a place where engaging local paintings and photographs adorn the walls and where community members meet to consolidate support for the arts. It is a place that has been an invaluable resource for area arts organizations and individual artists since its inception. But its staff is unlikely to serve you vegan burritos. The place is ARTS/West, and Emily Prince hopes that it will increase its presence in the regional arts community for years to come. Prince is ARTS/West’s program specialist and directs many of this venue’s day-to-day activities. She describes her place of work as, “a venue and a little bit more.” Indeed. The administrative and artistic support that ARTS/West provides to Athens’ performing artists includes establishing press contacts and authoring press releases, organization of events, skilled instruction, technical equipment, as well as additional resources and services. A little bit more than a venue? Prince has a knack for understatement.

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Compilation Release Show: Sat. 7/26 @ Casa

Compilation Release Show: Sat. 7/26 @ Casa

The Aquabear Legion is celebrating the release of yet another compilation (Volume 3!, our 5th overall..) on Saturday, July 26th at Casa Cantina here in Athens. The compilation features music from: We March, Southeast Engine, Machine Go Boom, Casual Future, Silo Circuit, Russenorsk, The Makebelieves, The Hiders, Woody Pines and The Lonesome Two, The X Bolex, 1point3, Kaslo, Mike Elliott, Spooktober, Men of Gentle Birth, Sun God, (the) Giants of Gender, and maybe even a few more. Machine Go Boom (Cleveland) Casual Future (Athens), 1point3 (Columbus) Weedghost (Athens) will be featured at the party on Saturday, July 26th at Casa. 10pm. The compilation will be available and there will be some other new Legion merchandise as well including buttons, stickers, and more. Come on out and help us celebrate and here some really great music.

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Aquabear Live @ ARTS/West on July 12!

Aquabear’s monthly concert series Live @ ARTS/West continues with a great show on Saturday, July 12th at 8pm with Athens’ own Sad Bastards and Godversussatan (members of Men of Gentle Birth!). The show will of course take place at ARTS/West (132 West State Street in Athens), music will start at 8pm and its only 3 bucks! Come out and support local music and our new monthly series! ______ And don’t forget… Saturday, July 26th Aquabear Legion Compilation Release @ Casa Cantina 10pm with Machine Go Boom, Casual Future, 1point3, and Weedghost Saturday, August 16th 8pm Aquabear Live @ ARTS/West with Kaslo and more!

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