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The Moanin Dove is edgy and dark, a sonic collision of history, literature and rock on the modern canvas. This trio distinguishes it's bold sound with a unique cast of characters. James Riotto (vocals / upright and electric basses) developed his raw swamp groove in the basements of a Rhode Island youth with (drummer / lyricist) Joshua Korr. Riotto blends a pop sensibility to their underground sound with his high tenor vocals. The duo linked up with Rob Shelton (Rhodes / Vocals / Melodica) at Hampshire College in Massachusetts in March of 2006. Shelton complements the acoustics of his band-mates with searing electric Rhodes, growling baritone vocals and mischievous compositions.
The Moanin Dove formed in a recording studio at Hampshire College and immediately recorded an EP as part of Shelton's Senior Thesis. In May of 2006 the band moved to San Francisco and used this recording to link up with like-minded local musicians and establish a presence on the SF scene.
The Owl Mag
“The Moanin Dove's live show is where the band shines. There's an energy that the listener feels, almost as an undercurrent.”
-Amanda File
The Hotel Utah (CD Review)
“What comes to mind: celebration/graveyard exposition, voo-doo-witchcraft, ancient ritual, english school bus ride.”
-Keith Savage
Encouraged by the undeniable response of the crowds to their live show and a sold out EP the group is heading into the studio with producer Sep Valizadeh (Crown City Rockers) to begin production of a second EP highlighting the bands refined underground pop sound. The Dove is most often compared to groups like Soul Coughing and the Cold War Kids with the occasional Doors reference thrown about.
At this early stage in their career, the Moanin Dove’s goals are two-fold.
First: To make accessible through pop/rock compositions the elements of their sound that are distinctly avant-garde. Second: To travel and tour extensively in order to expose their music to as many people as possible.
OCT.28..WED...AT THE MISSOURI LOUNGE 2600 SAN PABLO AVE,BERKELEY THATS BETWEEN UNIVERSITY & ABHBY
*****IT'S AN OPEN MIC***
SO BRING YOUR ACCOUSTIC GUITARS *SIGN UP IS 7pm* THE OPEN MIC GO'S UNTIL 10pm. THEN WE ALL GO OUT TO THE BEER GARDEN IN BACK AND JAM TILL ABOUT 1am. SINGING 5-6 PART HARMONY ON OLD SONGS.. THERE WILL BE 6 GUITARS PLAYING AT THE SAME TIME.. I LOVE THIS PLACE..I PLAY THERE EVERY WED... IT'S ALSO A HALLOWEEN PARTY SO DRESS US..
JFJO returns San Francisco in support of their new album One Day in Brooklyn on Fri. Sept. 11th at Cafe Du Nord, with The Last Ambassadors supporting. Doors at 8:30pm and music at 9:30pm. Advance tickets still available. JFJO is also in Santa Cruz at Kuumbwa Jazz Center tonight! See you soon!
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to the Bay Area for 3 shows this week!
Wed. 6/17 - Elbo Room - SF,CA
Thurs. 6/18 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA
Fri. 6/19 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA (w/Antioquia!)
Tom Ammaniano (state assemblyman from San Francisco) just introduced a bill into the state assembly to tax and regulate marijuana as we do alcohol -- i.e., it would be legalized, taxed, and regulated. Like alcohol, sales would be limited to folks over 21, penalties would be in place for dui, sale to minors, etc. in other words, it sounds like the right approach. As of now, I don't know the bill's official number (e.g., AB####), but more info will probably be available soon at www. norml. org and www. mpp. org.
If you have a minute, call and/or email your state assembly person and Senator to encourage them to support the bill. You can look up their contact info online based on your zip code: http://www. legislature. ca. gov/port-zipsearch. html.
Feel free to pass this along. The bill is fighting an uphill battle against a vast legacy of misguided and uninformed policy, and it will only have a chance of passing if people speak up in favor.
The Monophonics @ The Great American Music Hall THIS SATURDAY Jan 10th. All Ages! TICKETS AVAILABLE @ www. gamhtickets. com Also check out our NEW SINGLE "250" available on our upcoming 7" Record @ www. myspace. com/monophonics
My series "The Open Mic Documentary " (which you are in) has been nominated for a Cable TV Award as the "Best Arts Coverage: Series"!!! But being nominated for an Award is second only to WINNING!! So I'm asking for your vote. Go to my site www. theopenmic. net and follow the link or go directly here to get the info. www. theopenmic. net/vote. php I'd appreciate the vote. If you see the show I'm sure you'll recognize some familiar faces. Voting ends Friday September 5.
Join us for a night of live hip-hop in downtown San Francisco!! The Bay Area group Monarch will be releasing their debut EP which features guest appearances from Zion I and Gift of Gab. Opening acts the Dirt Merchants, Influence, and Ro Knew will also be holding down the stage.. This is on a Friday night so it should be hella hyphy! But what else would you expect from us?
MONARCH CD RELEASE PARTY
FRIDAY JULY 25th@ CLUB AZUL 1 Tillman Place SF,9PM $10 21+
FEATURING: Dirth Merchants Influence And RO Knew with DJ RickySwitch
VIP AND BOTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THE SPECIAL GUEST IN ATTENDANCE
Join us for a night of live hip-hop in downtown San Francisco!! The Bay Area group Monarch will be releasing their debut EP which features guest appearances from Zion I and Gift of Gab. Opening acts the Dirt Merchants, Influence, and Ro Knew will also be holding down the stage.. This is on a Friday night so it should be hella hyphy! But what else would you expect from us?
MONARCH CD RELEASE PARTY
FRIDAY JULY 25th@ CLUB AZUL 1 Tillman Place SF,9PM $10 21+
FEATURING: Dirth Merchants Influence And RO Knew
VIP AND BOTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THE SPECIAL GUEST IN ATTENDANCE
Be a part of Bay Rising, Yonas Media's second annual battle of the bands! Join bands from all over the Bay Area to compete for bragging rights and a chance to win over $10,000. Submission deadline is July 15th. For more information and to download submission form, visit www. yonasmedia. com
Well hello! Just wanted to say I hope your show goes well tonight. Im not going to be able to make it seeing that I have class ALL night long. hope all is well in your world. sash
JFJO returns San Francisco in support of their new album One Day in Brooklyn on Fri. Sept. 11th at Cafe Du Nord, with The Last Ambassadors supporting. Doors at 8:30pm and music at 9:30pm. Advance tickets still available. JFJO is also in Santa Cruz at Kuumbwa Jazz Center tonight! See you soon!
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