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HELLO FROM SYD
While the summer days rain themselves stupid on the east coast, I'm in that perpetual meteorological purgatory of southern california. Another day, another 72º and light breeze. Not that I'm complaining, but the lumberjack in me is used to fighting the weather a little harder, that's for sure!
Assuming mother nature continues her tomfoolery, I'll get to do just that this September when I head back east to play in NYC, Boston, Philly, DC, VT and all manner of clubs and colleges in between. We have some great shows planned for the fall. We're also working on some radical t-shirts. Hell, we have a lot of things going on.
We've added "view this event on facebook" buttons to all of our show dates because we have a feeling you, like everyone else, are probably on the 'Book and this will help you keep tabs on the upcoming shows.
Some shows of note: NYC will be at the Canal Room, which if memory serves is a big room with great sound. This would definitely be a worthy contender for "best NYC venue I've played" and I could really use your support in making that night special.
In the Boston area I'm doing things a bit differently -- I'm playing Club Passim with my friends Todd Martin and Luke Brindley and we're doing the show in the round. We thought the Boston crowd might want something a little different this time around. But fear not, heavy drinkers, Club Passim now serves moonshine of all colors and potencies. Those tickets go on sale for non-members on August 5.
Anyway, plenty of news below, I'll stop taking up your time. But thanks in advance for coming out this fall (you *are* coming out right?) It'll be great to see you again, and I'm looking forward to bringing the heat to these stages. Whether that means breathing fire, having greg and dylan do a solo-off, or a simple game of strip poker depends on the night. I guess you'll have to come find out.
s
NEWS
REMIX THE PATTERN, WIN.
We're holding a remix contest for our song "The Pattern" from the free Upswing EP. The winner will be included on a digital EP later this year. Right now the entries are from all over the world but there's nothing from YOU yet. Check it out, it's free to enter, you probably already have the software you need to do it and it's FUN to remix. (Remix Contest at RemixComps.com)
"THE BIG TOWN" + FUSETV
ONDEMAND
I haven't had a chance to see it yet, but "The Big Town" is one of the featured videos over at FuseTV's onDe
mand channel starting August 17th. So if you have onDemand, check it out! (and hey, send me a pic or something @sydmusic on twitter)
UPSWING STILL SWINGING
I won’t belabor the point—my new record is a free download. Go to http://syd-music.com to hear it and click the banner to download it for free.
SHOWS
*wish I was coming to your town but I'm not? hit me on twitter or email me, we'll try to make it happen. Really we will.
**A note about college shows: College shows are generally in student centers, activity centers, or if they're during the day, sometime they're even in cafeterias. The schools generally don't mind if non-students come as long as they behave themselves. They're fun shows because you never know what to expect in these unique settings.
August 5, 200 AND August 12 9 8:00 PM - VENTURA, CA
Ones To Watch Wednesday (Solo Acoustic- In The Round Series) - Zoey's Cafe
451 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001 (United States)
All Ages
Price : $5
These are nights where 3 songwriters sit on stage and swap songs. It's a unique experience if you've never been to an in-the-round night and each night will have it's own feel. It's worth it.
August 18, 2009 7:30 PM - SANTA BARBARA, CA
SOhO
1221 State St #205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (United States)
(805) 962-7776
All Ages
Price : $5
Other Artist: Lee Koch & The Grinders
Other Artist: De La Vina
This will be a solo show, warming up the stage for Mr Lee K
och and his Grinders. Come see the only solo
full set in CA this summer!
September 1, 2009 8:00 PM - SYRACUSE, NY
Syd Solo College Tour - SUNY Upstate Medical
Syracuse, NY (United States)
This is a solo acoustic s
how. It's also a college show
September 11, 2009 8:00 PM - NEW YORK CITY FULL BAND!
Syd FULL BAND - Canal Room
285 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013 (United States)
http://www.canalroom.com
(212) 941-8100
All Ages
The full band returns to NYC. Other bands TBA and exact set times TBD, but put it on your calendar, it's happening!
September 13, 2009 8:00 PM - BOSTON ACOUSTIC SHOW!
Syd, Todd Martin & Luke Brindley in the round! - Club Passim
47 Palmer Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (United States)
http://www.clubpassim.com
(617) 426-3184
All Ages
Price : $15/$13 for members
TICKETS GO ON SALE 8/5
Other Artist: Todd Martin
Other Artist: Luke Brindley
September 14, 2009 5:00 PM - CANANDAIGUA, NY
Syd Solo College Tour - Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY (United States)
This is a solo acoustic show. It's also a college show.
September 15, 2009 12:30 PM - CAMDEN, NJ
Syd Solo College Tour - University of Rutgers - Camden
Camden, NJ (United States)
This is a solo acoustic show. It's also a college show
September 16, 2009 11:30 AM - NEWARK, DE
Syd Solo College Tour - University of Delaware
24 E Main St, Newark, DE 19716 (United States)
(302) 831-8741
This is a solo acoustic show. It's also a college show.
September 18, 2009 9:00 PM - DC FULL BAND!
Syd FULL BAND - IOTA Club & Cafe
2832 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 (United States)
http://www.iotaclubandcafe.com
21+
Other bands TBA and exact set times TBD, but this show is happening, so mark your calendars!
September 19, 2009 8:00 PM - PHILLY FULL BAND!
Syd FULL BAND - World Cafe Live (Upstairs)
3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (United States)
http://www.worldcafelive.com
All Ages
w/ Fooling April and Todd Martin
September 27, 2009 8:00 PM - BURLINGTON FULL BAND!
Syd FULL BAND - The Monkey House
30 Main St, Winooski, VT (United States)
http://www.monkeybarmusic.com/
All Ages
with Zac Clark
September 29, 2009 12 noon - Bangor, ME
Syd Solo College Tour - University of Maine - Bangor
This is a solo acoustic show. It's also a college show.
September 30, 2009 12 noon - Augusta, ME
Syd Solo College Tour - University of Maine - Augusta
This is a solo acoustic show. It's also a college show.
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