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SOLARCADE
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Las Vegas, NV / Long Beach, CA
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Member Since2/22/2005
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Record LabelA&I Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Sep 4 2009 9:30P
The Springbok Van Nuys, California
Sep 5 2009 9:30P
The Freakin’ Frog Las Vegas, Nevada
Sep 12 2009 9:30P
The Freakin’ Frog Las Vegas, Nevada
Sep 19 2009 9:30P
The Freakin’ Frog Las Vegas, Nevada
Sep 26 2009 9:30P
The Freakin’ Frog Las Vegas, Nevada

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   About SOLARCADE
Solarcade is the musical partnership between vocalist Paul Van and guitarist Pomilla. They are musically comparable to Depeche Mode and the Raveonettes in their use of outside musicians to fill out their sound. As a result, Van and Pomilla’s eight-year collaboration has yielded some achingly beautiful music. Their cinematic, nuanced compositions have attracted the attention of The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, who personally selected Solarcade to open select dates for his band’s arena tour in 2007.

Van, whose baritenor voice has been compared to that of Peter Gabriel draws much of his musical inspiration from an interesting source. The singer, who emigrated from South Africa at the age of 16, describes his childhood: "Growing up, my archaeologist mother was always talking about different cultures and ways of living while my brother, an expert on Shakespeare, would be talking about the timeless truths and universal themes of Shakespeare. One of the reasons I am drawn to composing and performing is that it allows me to explore these different life themes and possibilities and to share them.”

Pomilla, the other half of Solarcade, hails from Houston, TX. Pomilla's guitar style has been compared with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and U2’s The Edge; these greats also happen to be two of his biggest inspirations. Formerly on the fast track to a career with a bachelors in criminal justice and working death row in Texas as a Correctional Officer, Pomilla could not silence the riffs that played in his head. "They just come to me, and I have to play them out until I get them down.”

It is a testament to the vibrancy of L.A.’s music scene that two driven musicians from different corners of the world found in each other their perfect missing piece.

Together Van and Pomilla, who met on the local Los Angeles music scene, create music that reflects their varied influences and experiences. On their previous independent effort, 2005’s Aliens and Angels, Van lyrically questions whether these entities are one and the same, and in 2007’s This Beautiful Demon¸ the pair explore love and loss. On their third recording, Songs for the Gathering, Solarcade reveals an entirely new awareness and perspective.

In their upcoming EP, Songs for the Gathering, Van builds upon his lyrical explorer sensibilities and combines them with Pomilla's seductive progressions to inspire the listener to press replay in order to fully absorb the sound, meaning and feeling of each song. The first single, “Rise” has an uncanny relevance to the era in which we live. It’s a song for those mired in despair and who are on the verge of giving up. Van puts it simply as “an anthem to fight for the better life because it’s in our grasp. To summon the courage to stare hopelessness in the eye and reject it, and to not be dumbfounded when you learn that the so-called wise men know less than you thought. “Rise” is a defiant call to action that says, it’s in me, and it's in you, and together we must make it.”

In an effort to achieve that rich full alternative pop sound, the band chose to work with producer Brian Reeves (U2, Rooney, Jonas Brothers). Van previously collaborated with Reeves when the former was chosen to sing the theme song for the Sci Fi Channel series, Jeremiah. Van says, “I loved the mix on that song. Once I tapped into what he was doing, I knew that Brian would be perfect for Songs for the Gathering.” Pomilla describes working with Reeves on the album: “We had a great time. He grinds you to the bone, but it’s positive fury! I became a better guitar player.”

Reeves, who has worked with some of the greatest alternative bands in contemporary rock history, says "Solarcade is the real deal. Van has a voice that is immediately recognizable as he skillfully engages his listener. He paints a lyrical picture that leaves you breathless. Pomilla’s unique guitar stylings give the act a character that is both contemporary and classic, yet beautifully dynamic. It's obvious that Solarcade's music is truly inspired."

Brian Reeves and Brandon Flowers have already discovered Solarcade - now it’s your turn. The band, now based both in Los Angeles and in Las Vegas, release their seven song EP, Songs for The Gathering on February 24 through A&I Records.

RADIO:.........................................323.319.6423 / JvrJansen@gmail.com BOOKING:.....................................310.755.1743 / Solarcadet@gmail.com MEDIA/PR:.....................................818.506.7105 / kelly@kelleemackpr.com You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy.COM's MySpace Profile Editor!

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Gypsygirl





Jul 13 2009 8:54 AM

Paul & Tony...there are just no words to describe how much I love you two... "Silent Photographer" (& Paul.. your beautiful words for Kim) was the perfect gift...thank you, thank you from my heart for this, for your gorgeous music and for being two of my favorite people in all the world.
We miss you already!
All our love!!
xoxoxoxoCheri & Tamara
Oh, and my friends are Marching Solarcadettes already :)
Bless you for giving Janis and Veronica the best birthday EVER!
Plug in Baby..........guccigoogirl





Jul 12 2009 6:18 AM

Hello Paul & Tony! So GOOd to see you guys. I can't believe you played "Glory". It's 1 of my favorites from your back catalog. Thank you for "One" & "DOTD"! SOLARCADEttes were in full force. See you in Vegas!
aloha,
guccigoogirl XOXO
Mia


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Jul 10 2009 10:06 AM

Have a TERRIFIC show! I'll come and see you guys once you get back to Vegas at The Freakin' Frog. Did you guys find a bass player to fill in?
Plug in Baby..........guccigoogirl





Jul 8 2009 5:23 AM

Helloooo!! I can't wait to see you Friday....It's been too long.
"DOTD" & "One", please!

Check out LOVEHAMMERS single,"Guns" on Itunes. New Album, "Heavy Crown" available, July 21st!


aloha,
guccigoogirl XOXO
Lady Dee





Jul 7 2009 8:25 PM

Looking forward to Friday,bringing a few new faces to see Solarcade.
Gypsygirl





Jul 2 2009 5:38 PM

Greetings my darlings...cannot wait to see you at the Bok on July 10! (A Friday, right?) Just checking since that is a little unusual...Bringing our friend Janis out to celebrate her birthday...she specifically requested spending her special day with Solarcade...can't think of a better way to spend a birthday! Miss you and Love you all sooo much!!!xoxoxoxoxoCheri
Elle





Jun 30 2009 8:55 PM

Hey guys, wanted you to know that I added your song RISE to my playlist.. hope that is cool.
xo
Plug in Baby..........guccigoogirl





Jun 27 2009 4:02 AM

Hellooooo SOLARCADE! Back from Chicago and a ROCKin' LOVEHAMMERS Weekend. Saw Holding Mercury, too. Now, off to Dallas.... I'll see YOU at the BOK!!!

Love ya,
guccigoogirl XOXO
THE Chris





Jun 21 2009 10:44 PM

Any reason you guys changed the name and recording for "Day of the Dead?" (now warning sign...) I guess it is more recognizable with that title. Is there any way to get that old recording? I like them both, I just kinda want the old one too
SABRINA





Jun 20 2009 9:20 PM

HI!!

JUST PASSING BY TO WISH YOU, A GREAT WEEKEND.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Melissa Single And Looking :)





Jun 19 2009 9:30 AM

Thanks For Adding Me!
Tracey





Jun 18 2009 3:15 PM

Hey, yes I'm very well thanks, I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed you guys will be visiting the UK in the near future.....it would be totally awesome to see you perform live :) cheers Tracey x
Plug in Baby..........guccigoogirl





Jun 15 2009 5:44 AM

I'm lovin' the new pic guys! Miss seeing you live.
I can't wait to go on vacation this week. Quick trip to Chi-town to see LOVEHAMMERS @ HOB! Actually, it's a weekend of LH shows.... ;)
aloha,
guccigoogirl XOXO
IndypendentOne





Jun 13 2009 8:01 PM

Yay!!! Springbok dates! Looking forward to it!
Tracey





Jun 10 2009 7:41 PM

Hi guys, not only have you made my year with your wonderful music....you have now made my day by putting 'My weather of love' on your player...thanks so much, it is now my profile song :) x
Tatyana Sherman





Jun 7 2009 7:39 AM

I wish You blessed Sunday!


LIFE-MUSIC-LOVE
Plug in Baby..........guccigoogirl





May 26 2009 3:54 AM

Saints & Sinners??!!
I miss you!
aloha,
guccigoogirl XOXO
~*Christine*~





May 17 2009 8:09 PM

Thanks for the add. My friend Tracey (few comments below) has been loving/raving about you guys since she discovered you a couple of weeks ago, so I thought i best check you out...GLAD I DID, SHE WAS RIGHT!!! :)
Rock N' Write





May 13 2009 6:24 AM

To Solarcade...your interview is up on my site entitled "Solarcade: The Rise of a Supernova". Your music really shines so beautifully in the music galaxy so-to-speak. It's an honor and a priviledge to have that chance to showcase your work on my site. An extra thank you to Tony for taking the time to answer my questions. Solarcade, keep rockin' it!
YULIA





May 12 2009 3:06 PM

Hi guys,
Absolutely great music...
¡SoFiA





May 5 2009 1:23 AM

HEY, THANK YOU FOR THE FRIEND REQUEST.
IndypendentOne





May 5 2009 12:06 AM

The nightmare has come true...I missed seeing you guys :(
Plug in Baby..........guccigoogirl





May 4 2009 6:07 PM

Great to see you guys this weekend. SOLARCADE motorcade was in full attendance. GOOd times at the Bok! More dates, please. XOXO
Meat Is Murder





May 4 2009 12:00 PM

hey&merci pour l'++!

nice sound guys!

cheers&no mercy.-
Kelly





May 4 2009 1:43 PM

Thanks for the add! Kelly x
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