Hey All,
Quite a bit to get to this month as we are trying to keep real busy this summer... Don't miss our first show in our new monthly series this
Thursday, June 12th at ARTS/West with music from Nostra Nova, She Bears, and Dinner of Swords! Doors at 7, Music at 7:30. And we got a new compilation (and release party!) at the end of July. The website has also received a makeover and the first issue of the Aquabear Reader is online now! Read below and get updated and I hope to see all of you on Thursday!
Thanks,
Brian
Aquabear Legion Monthly Showcase Starts Thursday, June 12!The Legion is starting a brand new monthly showcase series at ARTS/West and the first one is Thursday, June 12th, it will feature music from Nostra Nova, She Bears, and Dinner of Swords! Doors open at 7:00pm and music starts at 7:30pm. This will be a monthly series featuring musicians and bands from across the state of Ohio and we are very excited to kick it off. More details to be announced soon. Come on out and support local music!
The Aquabear ReaderWe are proud to announce the release of our new Ohio music and art magazine, The Aquabear Reader! The first issue came out in March at the Aquabear County Fair and features columns, stories, interviews, cd reviews, and more. Copies are still available in Athens at Haffa's Records, Blue Eagle Music, and various other locations, e-mail us if you want a copy.
You can read the first issue of the Aquabear Reader online here:
http://aquabearlegion.com/reader/Aquabear-Reader-Spring2008.pdf If you would like to submit an article, a story suggestion, or send a CD for review send us an e-mail at
contact@aquabearlegion.com. If you are interested in advertising in the reader or helping in any other way please e-mail us as well. Look for issue two in Fall of 2008!
New Compilation: Release Show on Saturday, July 26th at CasaWe are celebrating the release of a brand new compilation with a great night of live music on Saturday, July 26th at Casa Cantina in Athens, Ohio. Bands will be announced shortly but the compilation features such great Ohio acts as Machine Go Boom, Silo Circuit, Casual Future, Russenorsk, Mike Elliott, Kaslo, The X Bolex, and many more. More details soon!
Website Updates
Our website got a little makeover recently, go check it out and let us know what you think. Look for more new stuff soon including an updated resources list and a brand new band list. In the meantime, you can check out our new additions!
Help the Aquabear
As you know the Aquabear Legion always needs some help. At the moment we are beginning the process of applying for non-profit status, but that does take a while... in the meantime we are trying to continue having events and raising money. If you want to volunteer with us, have an idea for an event or story, or simply want to donate a few bucks please let us know at
contact@aquabearlegion.com.
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Based in Appalachian Ohio, The Aquabear Legion provides a community network for creative people. We are dedicated to supporting and enhancing independent music and art in our extended region. We focus on collaborative relationships to create opportunities for independent musicians and artists.