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DENTON, TEXAS
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Member Since8/17/2004
Band Websitemidlake.net
Band Memberstim smith, paul alexander, eric pulido, eric nichelson, mckenzie smith
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The Courage of Others (2010)

In stores now: Amazon | iTunes | Insound

The Trials of Van Occupanther (2006)

In stores now: Amazon | iTunes | Insound

Bamnan and Slivercork (2004)

In stores now: Amazon | iTunes

Milkmaid Grand Army (2001)


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Oak and Julian (2007)                       Balloon Maker (2005)



CONTACT INFO:
Management: Joel Mark joel@workersinstitute.com
US Bookings: Trey Many trey@billions.com
UK/Europe Bookings: James Alderman jamesa@freetradeagency.co.uk
UK Press: Duncan Jordan duncan@bellaunion.com
US Press: Brendan Gilmartin bgilmartin@shorefire.com and Matt Hanks mhanks@horefire.com

Record LabelBella Union
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 30 2010 8:00P
Splendour In The Grass Music Fest Woodford, Queensland, AU
Jul 31 2010 6:00P
Metro Sydney, AUSTRALIA Find Tickets
Aug 1 2010 6:00P
Prince of Wales Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Find Tickets
Aug 2 2010 6:00P
Prince of Wales Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Find Tickets
Aug 4 2010 6:00P
Capitol, WA Perth, AUSTRALIA Find Tickets
Sep 19 2010 7:00P
GRANADA Lawrence, Kansas
Sep 20 2010 7:00P
First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
Sep 21 2010 7:00P
Pabst Theatre Milwaukee, WI
Sep 22 2010 7:00P
Ladies Literary Club w/Rogue Wave and Midlake Grand Rapids, MI
Sep 24 2010 7:00P
The Opera House Toronto, ON, CANADA
Sep 25 2010 7:00P
The Westcott Theatre Syracuse, New York
Sep 27 2010 7:00P
Royale Boston Boston, MA
Sep 29 2010 7:00P
Webster Hall New York, NY, CANADA
Sep 30 2010 7:00P
Theatre of the Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvan
Oct 1 2010 7:00P
9:30 Club Washington, Washington
Oct 2 2010 7:00P
Cat's Cradle Carrboro, NC, CANADA
Oct 3 2010 7:00P
Bijou Theatre Knoxville, Tennessee
Oct 4 2010 7:00P
The Orange Peel Asheville, NC
Oct 6 2010 7:00P
Mercy Lounge Nashville, TN
Oct 10 2010 12:30P
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, ZILKER PARK Austin, TX
Oct 31 2010 7:00P
Lemon Grove Exeter University Exeter, United Kingdom
Nov 1 2010 7:00P
UEA Norwich, UNITED KINGDOM
Nov 2 2010 8:00P
Roundhouse London, GB Find Tickets
Nov 4 2010 5:00P
La Cigale Paris, Ile-de-Fra, FRANCE
Nov 5 2010 6:30P
Academy Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM
Nov 6 2010 7:00P
O2 Academy Leicester, UNITED KINGDOM
Nov 7 2010 7:00P
Vicar Street Dublin, IRELAND
Nov 10 2010 7:00P
Junction Cambridge, United Kingdom
Nov 12 2010 5:00P
Ferienpark Weissenhauser Strand Weissenhauser Strand, GERMANY
Nov 13 2010 1:00P
FESTIVAL ARS CAMERALIS Katowice, POLAND
Nov 15 2010 7:00P
KB Malmo, SWEDEN
Nov 16 2010 7:00P
Tradgarn Gothenburg, SWEDEN
Nov 17 2010 6:00P
Voxhall Århus C, GERMANY
Nov 19 2010 6:00P
Crossing Border Festival The Hague, NETHERLANDS
Nov 20 2010 6:00P
Den Atelier Luxembourg, Luxembourg, LUXEMBOURG

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   About midlake

MIDLAKE


Every once in a while, a band comes along that undoubtedly evokes something special. You don’t know what the elusive ingredient is, but you are certain that they belong set apart from amongst the crowd of musical peers in which they lay. You quickly find yourself coming to the foregone conclusion that such a band’s music is to be revered and will remain relevant for some time to come. Midlake embodies this idealism in the hearts of many already and continues to adopt more and more believers today.

Midlake formed in the small, quirky Texas town of Denton. There, the five diligent musicians toiled to create a sound that was both pleasing and of their own. They were soon discovered by Bella Union Records owner Cocteau Twins bassist, Simon Raymonde. Simon fell deeply in love with the band, and together they began to cultivate a relationship focused on sharing Midlake’s music with the world. The band worked continuously day and night to create what would become their debut album, a work of incredible vision, talent, dedication and eccentricity: ‘Bamnan and Slivercork’.

Released in June of 2004, ‘Bamnan and Slivercork’ became a instant favorite of critics and fans worldwide. After a series of touring stints, both domestic and abroad, Midlake rapidly found themselves embraced by a much larger fan base than ever before. One notable member of this fan base is skateboarding legend turned actor, Jason Lee (My Name is Earl, Mallrats, Almost Famous, etc.). Jason joined forces with Midlake as a huge supporter, promoter, and collaborator, even directing and filming a video for their single, ‘Balloon Maker’.

Midlake then retreated home to begin work on their next musical venture. With a desire to reach deeper within and accomplish something even stronger than before, Midlake’s determined efforts produced ‘The Trials of Van Occupanther’. Tim Smith, Singer/Songwriter for Midlake says, “Compared to Bamnan and Slivercork, this album uses less keyboards in favor of acoustic guitar, piano, more vocals and electric guitar. The sound is something more related to 70’s folk rock but not in a gimmicky way, hopefully. I have a great affinity for those bands from the 70’s, the music just seems to move me more. So when writing this album of course those sounds came out in the music.”

The album, released in the summer of 2006, was greatly received and saw the band reach new heights like never before. On the strength of songs like 'Roscoe', 'Head Home', and 'Young Bride', along with a live show that left audiences worldwide in awe, Midlake continued to grow and establish themselves as an important band of our time.

Now with the release of their third studio album, 'The Courage of Others', Midlake has delivered an album that merits the high anticipation and expectations that continues to be showered upon them.


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Joel Zifkin

Joel Zifkin



Jun 21 2010 6:52 PM

Well done
marie

Marie Marie



Jun 21 2010 6:50 PM

i love your music !!! your gig in lyon was fantastic !

will you please vote for my photos ???
thanx.

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The Kinfolk

The Kinfolk



Jun 21 2010 6:49 PM

YES! Midlake!
Greg

Greg



Jun 12 2010 3:49 AM

inspiring stuff, thanks for sharing it with the world.
Lau.Din.

Lau.Din.



Jun 12 2010 3:49 AM

hi, thank you , rock
CALEIDOSCOPE

CALEIDOSCOPE



Jun 12 2010 3:49 AM

The best album of the year. Thanx for your these songs. Caleidoscopic greetings from Requena Valencia Spain
Justin

Justin Morgan



Jun 12 2010 3:49 AM

Just wanted to say hi,you are the BEST!
Greg

Greg



Jun 12 2010 3:49 AM

inspiring stuff, thanks for sharing it with the world.
TFs Christian

TFs Christian



Jun 12 2010 3:49 AM

"The courage of others" is brilliant!
Justin

Justin Morgan



Jun 12 2010 3:49 AM

Just wanted to say hi,you are the BEST!
sunchild

sunchild



Jun 12 2010 3:48 AM

THE COURAGE OF OTHERS is a masterpiece. Completely brilliant, thank you very much for the amazing and inspiring music!!! hope all is well
Michael Neary

Michael Neary



Jun 12 2010 3:48 AM

beautiful love and great music, the core of nature is almost a prayer.
to wear the sun is to be in the core:centre of all life;
O Pistole!

O Pistole!



Jun 3 2010 3:03 AM

superb!
Adam Perry

Adam Perry



Jun 3 2010 3:03 AM

New Midlake interview in the SF Reporter here: http://www.sfreeper.com/2010/06/01/midlake-interview-extended/
lynz

lynz



Jun 3 2010 3:03 AM

Thank you all so much for coming to Bozeman and rockin it, and especially for your collab with Jason on America's "I Need You"... pretty much made my month, well, year!! AMAZING! Best wishes for your travels!
oliver

oliver diehl



Jun 3 2010 3:02 AM

i am so sad that i haven't found you earlier!!! your music moves me so so deeply.
i haven't got the chance to see you in germany. (huhuhuhu!!!) but the time will come and we will meet us once upon a time....i'm sure !! so stay on !keep on!! do what ever your heart told you to do !! and don't let the system gets you down. my heart and love is nearly beside you.

love & greets from the deepest middle of germany :olli &and of course the deepest love of me,my girl friend chris.
Quakers on Probation

Quakers on Probation



Jun 3 2010 3:02 AM

loved your set at Sasquatch .. picked up Van Occupanther and Bamnan & Slivercork
.. set on repeat on the ol I Pod .. looking for excuses to do yardwork etc. so that i can listen again and again ..

tx !
Adam

Adam



Jun 3 2010 3:01 AM

I saw the show in Milwaukee. GREAT SHOW. Thanks for the great music and obvious appreciation of your fans!

Happy Birthday "Bob Zimmerman"
Mickaël C. Alasèv

Mickaël C. Alasèv



Jun 3 2010 3:01 AM

cheers !
BHilliard Studios

Brent Hilliard



Jun 3 2010 3:00 AM

I'm going to see you guys in Lubbock and can not wait!!!! Counting down you guys!!!
Peter D'Amore

Peter D'Amore



Jun 3 2010 3:00 AM

Thanks so much for playing Milwaukee! We were in the front, and waited 4 years for a night that far exceeded our expectations. Best!! -Peter
Bernhard Eder

Bernhard Eder



Jun 3 2010 2:59 AM

love the new album!

cheers
b.

www.bernhardeder.net
LES MONTS PARISIENS by Zoé

C.Virginie Decor Actrice



Jun 3 2010 2:58 AM

Excellent album !
All the best for Midlake !
Welcome on Les Monts Parisiens.
Zoé ;-)
Spooky Rush

Spooky Rush



Jun 3 2010 2:58 AM

Saw your show at the Old Rock House in ST. Louis... great stuff! Thanks for coming! Can't wait for your return! Cheers!

and ps- you can somewhat get away with an Astros cap, but just be glad you aren't from Chicago! A Cubs cap is almost never tolerated! haha!
Electro Girl

Electro Girl



Jun 3 2010 2:58 AM

Thanks for the add... and for your show last month in France...
We saw you for the Trial of Van Occupanther's Tour few years ago and we could'nt believe our ears... That was the same this time... All the great...
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