The good people at The Fader were kind enough to listen to our new record and had some kind words to share.

From The Fader, Issue #43:

This delicate, awesome record came out this past fall on Brooklyn micro-indie Vanguard Squad (on both CD and handmade, letterpressed vinyl), and while the music more than deserved a mention then 'Abraça a Tristeza' makes a far better winter listen. The story goes like this: following a pilgrimage to Lisbon, a group of punk expats in San Francisco recorded a batch of songs inspired by the 'wine, tragedy and Catholic guilt' of traditional Portuguese fado music. The results are equal parts acoustic 12-string, droning electric guitar, wavering male/female vocals, and sad sack lyrics--not so melancholy that you want to throw yourself off the Williamsburg Bridge but dark enough to really get into it on the walk over, y'know? - Nick Barat

Dear loyalists,

We must express our most sincere gratitude for your attendance this past
Wednesday at the Off the Air show in Modesto. We received a warm reception
and great satisfaction from seeing so many familiar faces. It had been far
too long. Of course, it was also good to meet all the lovely new folks
too... One of whom made our night with the following testimonial:

"You made me want to slit my wrists and make love to you guys at the same
time."

We think that sums it up.

Maybe we can recreate the experience this weekend in Davis. Please come
out if you..re close or tell a friend, enemy, or lover...

Sunday, November 19th
Delta of Venus (http://deltaofvenus.org)
22 B Street, Davis. 8:00pm. All Ages. Free.
Playing with Fishtank Ensemble (http://fishtankensemble.com)

Let the bloodshed and love-making continue...

Yours truly,

Judith and Holofernes
http://www.fadocore.com
http://www.vanguardsquad.com

'Abraça a Tristeza' is now available in CD and Vinyl formats at Vanguardsquad.com and digital format at iTunes. 

If you like to pick up records the old fashion way, visit Aquarius Records (1055 Valencia) in San Francisco. 

The full-length release, "Abraca a Tristeza," has been shipped off to the manufacturer.  It marks what we hope to be a long and loving relationship with Vanguard Squad. 

J&H also had the honor of being interviewed recently by Stu Hood of SHZine.

Stay tuned for more details about the new release and August 2006 tour information.

Love,

Judith and Holofernes
www.fadocore.com

SF Weekly Write-Up

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