Lo-Fi Cherokee Premiere: HUMDRUM plays “I’ll Find You”
Today, Bill Streeter unveils the first of fourteen videos shot on Cherokee Street on April 7th, featuring local bands, many from Tower Groove Records. Look out for a new Lo-Fi Cherokee video every Tuesday and Thursday.
STL STyLehouse hosts the first video — with HUMDRUM (not a Tower Groove band), playing the song “I’ll Find You.” It’s a fitting setting, as STL Stylehouse produces St. Louis-themed screen-printed merchandise and other locally-themed and -produced goods.
Read below for an interview with HUMDRUM’s Mic Boshans for more on the band’s most recent album recording with Steve Albini. Here’s their Lo-Fi Cherokee video:
Read an interview in February between Eleven‘s Matthew Ström and HUMDRUM’s Mic Boshans HERE.
Read Eleven‘s interview with filmmaker Bill Streeter here:
This entry was written by , posted on April 17, 2012 at 10:00 am, filed under News, Video and tagged bill streeter, HUMDRUM, lo-fi cherokee, tower groove records. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 3/7-3/14
What’s Going On: 3/7-3/14
Wednesday March 7, 2012
Elliot Brood
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Owning the stage with banjos and acoustic guitars, Elliot Brood, the Canadian trio is gracing the Old Rock House with its presence. Their new album, Days Into Years, is a lively combination of their trademark mandolin harmonies with piano and an electric guitar (for the first time). Check these Toronto natives out!
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Raekwon at Wash U
Come out to Wash U tonight to see former member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon The Chef, and take a break from the stressful work week (and from studying!) Free admission for Wash U students with ID and $15 for everyone else at the door!
Don’t miss out on a kick ass night of hip hop.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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The Pass
Inspired by Justice, Daft Punk, and LCD Soundsystem, The Pass will be sure to provide an 80s synth pop vibe at Cicero’s. They will be performing with Nee, it!, and Bear Hive, so swing by Thursday night for a pizza, beer, and night of upbeat electro music to kick off the (almost) weekend!
8:30 p.m., $8
Take a listen!
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GOOD Ideas for Cities at the Contemporary Art Museum
This event taps creative problem-solvers to tackle a challenge. Seven teams were chosen last year to represent St. Louis, and were given a challenge by local urban leaders. At this event, the teams will present their solutions to the challenge. Stick around for a Q&A and drinks afterwards to discuss how these ideas will become real for St. Louis!
Contemporary Art Museum, 7 pm, FREE!
Friday, March 9, 2012
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Howler w/ Scattered Trees
For all you folks who couldn’t afford a Radiohead ticket and for all you 80’s punk fans out there, this show at the Old Rock House will not disappoint. Jordan Gatesmith, the lead guitarist, describes the band as “an 80’s punk band cleaned up just enough so you could stick a corsage on it and take it to prom.” Who else is sold?
Doors are at 6 pm, Show’s at 7 pm, $8
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TRIVIA NIGHT at the Luminary! (And free beer!)
Come out to trivia night at the Luminary Center for the Arts, where all proceeds will help fund the Luminary’s move to Cherokee Street.
Doors at 6 pm, Trivia at 7 pm, $20 per person or $160 for a table of 8!
http://www.facebook.com/events/250811924999843/
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ART show– Cbabi Bayoc – Birds And Words
Cbabi, an artist whose work reflects his love of music and family, will be displaying his artistic talent at the Aisle 1 Gallery (hint: it will not disappoint fans of BIRDS and WORDS.) Come to Cherokee Street Friday to check it out!
Event goes from 7-11 pm.
http://www.facebook.com/events/259827810752684/
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RADIOHEAD at Scottrade!
For all you Radiohead fans who have tickets, enjoy the show! Their first tour in four years will surely be a memorable one. For all you fans who don’t have tickets, head on over to one of the other three events tonight and maybe you’ll have an equally awesome time.
Radiohead starts at 7:30 pm and doors at 6 pm, so don’t be late!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
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London Calling- The Gramophone
Looking for a night to let loose and dance?! Well, what’s better than an electronic dance party that happens every second and fourth Saturday of the month? Make your way to the Gramophone this Saturday for a chance to blow off some steam and end the week the right way.
The Gramophone, 10:30pm, $4 till 11/ $6 after 11 ($3 18+ surcharge)
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Middle Class Fashion w/ Via Dove and the Ladybirds
What’s better than good food, good music, and good beer? Not much! So head over to Cicero’s on Saturday for an indie rock evening.
Check out the review from our February issue: http://issuu.com/elevenmagazinestl/docs/eleven_8_3/13
http://www.facebook.com/events/317447514962877/
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Humdrum, Zoo Animal (MN), The Half Hearts (MN) and Volcanoes at PLUSH
Looking for a show of eclectic music AND a way to end the week off right?! Go to PLUSH on Saturday to see two local bands and two MN acts that rock.
Doors at 8:30, $5/ person!
http://www.facebook.com/events/265412750205039/
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FarFetched presents:20,000 Years From Tomorrow release/listening party at Aisle 1 Gallery!
Producer and artist, LooseScrewz debuts his first solo instrumental album, 20,000 Years from Tomorrow, at Aisle 1 Gallery. Come hang out on Cherokee Street, sit back, relax, and enjoy the music. The album is now available for download!
Party goes from 9 pm- 1 am, FREE (with a suggested donation of $10).
Sunday, March 11, 2012
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Empires and Saint Motel
Hailing from Chicago, Empires makes their way to St. Louis. A bit of alternative rock is always a good way to start the week. Come on out to the Gramophone on Sunday for a chance to see these four cool dudes rock out.
The Gramophone, $10 for 21+, $12 for 18+, doors at 5 pm, show starts at 5:30/
Monday, March 12, 2012
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Grace Weber and Lilly Papas
The Milwaukee native, Grace Weber, is making a name for herself in the indie soul genre with delightful vocals. Her latest album, Hope & Heart was produced by a Grammy winning producer, so get out to Off Broadway on Monday to enjoy a mellow night.
Show’s at 8 pm, $8 for 21+, $11 for under 21.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Two Cow Garage
Columbus, OH rockers show us what they’re made of at Off Broadway on Tuesday. If you can dig a little bit of alternative mixed with country, then this is the show for you.
Off Broadway, 9 pm, $8 for 21+ folks, $11 for minors!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Galactica and Stone Sugar Shakedown (Galactic after-party)
After you all get your funk on at the Pageant to see Galactic, head to the Gramophone for a mid-week opportunity to see a great funk, rock, and jam band Stone Sugar Shakedown. I’m sold! Are you?
Galactic at 8 pm, Stone Sugar Shakedown at 10:30 pm.
Bring your stub from Galactic and get into The Gramophone for FREE! Party on.
ONGOING EVENT:
Civil Ape @ CAM
Taking place from March 5-April 5, you can go to the Contemporary Art Museum gift shop to find items from the Civil Ape (a St. Louis collaboration of artists and designers) collective– such as photography, apparel designs, art prints and tees, and more!
Now get out there St. Louis!
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HUMDRUM To Record with Steve Albini
by Matthew Ström
It may come as no surprise to you that being successful in music takes hard work. What might surprise you, however, is just how many of your favorite local bands are putting in that hard work and just how successful they are poised to be. One such band is Humdrum, the weird-pop quintet with two records under their belt and much more to come. When I ran into Humdrum percussionist Mic Boshans — who also percusses for dance-fevered electro warriors Neé — behind the bar at his day job, he casually mentioned that his band was slated to spend a few days in the studio with none other than the ever-prolific Steve Albini. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, his rap sheet will: He was the engineer behind The Pixies’ Surfer Rosa, Nirvana’s In Utero, the entire discography of Big Black — a band he founded and fronted — and roughly 2,000 other records in the past 30 years. I was floored by Boshans’ modesty. While Albini is regarded highly for his willingness to work with any band that he deems “got the rock,” regardless of size, label, or monetary resources, spending time and money with the legendary engineer demonstrates a remarkable level of dedication. When I asked Boshans about Humdrum’s decision to seek Albini’s help, he explained:
Steve Albini is a big name for a reason: he’ll give us a really amazing-sounding recording that we can really do things with. It’ll make more people interested in seeing what we’re doing, because we’re taking our music seriously enough to take that step and record with Steve.
It is apparent in talking to Boshans that Humdrum’s goals are both ambitious and well-considered. Despite the limitations of operating independently from a label’s support (the drummer expressed his frustration at the band’s inability to “really do … justice [to] recordings because of time or money constraints”), Humdrum has successfully released two full-lengths flush with beautiful sounds, catchy hooks, and unpredictable twists. With their forthcoming release, though, the band aspires to push beyond their previous efforts with “a high-fidelity recording that’s hard-hitting, and an accurate representation of what we do live.” With Albini’s predilection for a no-frills, balls-out sound, Humdrum’s mission shouldn’t be hard to accomplish; how the band’s dense, experimentally-founded arrangements will match up with the producer’s straightforward and spare techniques, however, is considerably more uncertain.
This entry was written by , posted on February 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm, filed under Interview, News and tagged HUMDRUM, Mic Boshans, steve albini. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Humdrum @ Off Broadway 2/3/2011
The CD release of The Arrangement, Humdrum’s second full length album, brought together local friends to help them celebrate. Humdrum played the whole album, building up to the thunderous sound of a powerful addition to the record’s closer. The crowd showed their love for Humdrum, by cheering them back on stage for an two song encore. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 8, 2011 at 4:34 pm, filed under Live and tagged HUMDRUM, Joshua Maassen, Off Broadway. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Show Forecast: Saturday, 12/5
Tomorrow, the 5th, Cherokee Street will be opening its doors to the community for its annual Print League Holiday Sale. The Print League is made up of some of the finest artists and printers in the city, who will be putting their art on sale for holiday shoppers and merrymakers. The event will be from 10am to 7pm, and if last year’s holiday sale was any indication, will be well-attended by many awesome people. But we’re most excited about the music! Here are three shows happening on the street that day:
Safety Words
Where: Typo Cafe
When: 5:00 pm
Safety Words is the newest hip-hop offering from the West Side, and represents an unprecedented sound: 8-bit music straight from your favorite nintendo games, mixed with some of the best lyricism from your favorite rap records. Sure, it’s been done before, but never this authentically; there’s no gimmick here. The Battletoads pause music might just be the next Amen Break.
Safety Words – Crimingelo
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This entry was written by , posted on December 4, 2009 at 7:23 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged Cherokee Street, HUMDRUM, Safety Words, Skekses, The Mhurs. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
HUMDRUM – Individual Man
Sometimes you’ll hear a track, and your toes start tapping (think “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire). Perhaps the glossy mystique of an artist is so attractive you can’t look away (David Bowie). Maybe it’s so jarring you feel physical pain (Paula Abdul?). In rare cases, you’ll be drawn in by the sheer authenticity of the sound: to listen is to know the creator, and crave to learn more.
These types of albums require you to invest in a relationship: to listen again and again, studying the music until it integrates with your own experience. Good albums work their way into the framework of your life… captured in a falling-type love at first discovery, then mellowing out into a sustained affection over the years.
This entry was written by , posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:57 pm, filed under New Music and tagged HUMDRUM, Individual Man. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
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