Apr

18

El Ten Eleven, Girlfriends, & Ironwood Run to play The Belltower on 04/18/11

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El Ten Eleven will be headlining tomorrow night’s show (Monday, April 18th) at The Belltower. Get ready for an instrumental night of post-rock from this heavy duo. El Ten Eleven consists of composer & bassist Kristian Dunn and drummer Tim Fogarty. Their latest album, It’s Still Like a Secret was released on November 9, 2010. They were also featured in some of Gary Hustwit’s soundtracks of his design documentaries including: Helvetica and Objectified. Don’t be disappointed that the show is instrumental; their exciting drum fills and looping of the bass is very different than any typical instrumental band, you are in for a bargain!

There will also be a special phone-in studio interview at KZUU 90.7 FM featuring KZUU DJs Austin Seale & Kelsie Brown interviewing El Ten Eleven at 3pm on Monday afternoon (4/18/11). Don’t forget to listen – you can also tune in online: KZUU 90.7 FM

Here is a video of a in-studio live KEXP performance of the song ‘Hot Cakes’:

Also, Jerry Joiner – an ex-Pullmanite will be joining the line up to perform in his self-formed band called Girlfriends. Girlfriends is out of Portland, Oregon and has a bit of that scream-punk feel, but not in a bad way at all. Joiner adds upbeat guitar licks to some danceable drum beats. He also has some softer acoustic songs with harmonizing vocals like in the song ‘The Apocalypse Made Me Brave’ which builds into a beautiful and almost symphonic sounding climax.

Here is the song ‘Brobocop’ off of Girlfriends’ self-titled album:
Brobocop

Apr

4

Tartufi to play The Belltower; also featuring Rhythmmemory

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As many of you know, Tartufi is definitely a local favorite here in Pullman. Stereopathic Music & The Belltower are proud to present Tartufi and Rhythmmemory on Wednesday, April 6th at 8 pm. Tickets are $6 pre-ordered here on our website, and $8 at the door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tartufi is made up of Brian Gorman and Lynne Angel.  They started originally as a power-pop trio in 2001 and after 5 years, in 2006 became a duo.  The band has a had a lot of help from the successful Tim Green (Joanna Newsom, Melvins).  I was lucky enough to see Tartufi at the Promenade Music Festival in Boise, Idaho early last October where they were opening for Frog Eyes.  Tartufi incorporates so many different kinds of noises and sounds into their music.  When I saw them Gorman and Angel both sang while Gorman was on drums; and Angel switched off between guitar, bass, and synth all while looping many different sounds and vocals to make a very warm sound at times.  This band is definitely talented, you just have to be ready for some long tunes! Their ambiance reminds me more of feeling the actual experience; which can be so nice to close your eyes to and imagine where their music is taking you. According to their bio on the Tartufi website they are going to start experimenting with some new acoustic material, so I believe we are in for a surprise for their stop at The Belltower on this mini spring tour.

Here is their track: Fear Of Tall Giraffes, Fear Of So (from 2008)

By: Andi Wilson