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Howdy y'all. Just a wee update to keep y'all abreast of our goings on. Just the other day, We played the Google Impact Challenge Awards Ceremony at Tank 18 in SoMa. (<----click on the red text for more info about the Impact Challenge.) This event announced the winners of the Google sponsored "Impact Challenge Awards" here in the Bay Area. This program awarded a total of $5,000,000 to 25 non-profits in fields like education, housing, youth engagement, art, and literacy. We were invited to play the awards ceremony, and it was a huge honor and a thrill to be included. It's such a worthy cause, and it's really great to see what so many wonderful non-profits are doing to improve the lives of people here in the Bay Area! This was an invite only event, and we've played large events like this in the past; we had a great time and we were so happy to contribute to the Impact Challenge. Huzzah!
Our recent Kickstarter campaign was successful, and we've released a new album, "The Hitchcock Suite". You can watch a video featuring the first two songs from the suite above! The Hitchcock Suite is the centerpiece of our live performances, and you should be sure to catch us playing it at our next gig. In the meantime, you can pick up our latest recording at one of our shows, or contact us through our Contact Page and we'll even send you a CD or Vinyl Record in the mail, to virtually anywhere in the world.... and we'll be posting new mp3s soon!
Also, we'd like to inform you that The Lost Church concluded it's Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for their impending renovation. They exceeded their goal and raised over $44,000! Woo-hoo! That's pretty amazing when you think about it, and it shows how much love and support there is for the arts here in the Bay Area. And now the Lost Church is going to go dark for three months as they renovate, but they'll be back in September & October, better than ever, and we Brazillionaires will be involved in the Grand re-opening party. And of course, Erin, Johnny, and Joe will certainly be involved in any upcoming Theater Events... Brett has been talking enthusiastically and relentlessly about the next production: "Mummy: The Opera" ...so look out world, 'cus here comes another insane and ridiculous Murder Mystery Madness & Mayhem Magical Mischief Musical!
Speaking of The Lost Church, we played there on May 31st for their closing night fundraiser, and it was awesome, and a bit nostalgic, to play the final night of music and entertainment at the Lost Church before they close their doors for the Summer. The show began with Joe quietly playing some standards and classic tunes as people filtered in and took their seats, then it roared to life with a tasty karaoke sing along, featuring Madonna's "Borderline", Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide", and Phil Collin's "Against All Odds". Then Joe played an original tune to sing along with, "The Lost Church Blues", which he wrote especially for the fundraiser and video. (You can watch the LC video below, at the very bottom of this here HomePage.) Then Roger Oddcock took the stage and did his hilarious show business extravaganza, followed by Juanita & the Rabbit, which is Brett & Lizzie's own little "Lovey-Punk-Rock" duo. After the intermission, it was time for the Brazillionaires to burn down the house, and we played our little hearts out. It was such a fantastic and memorable evening, and we'll miss "Lost Church Classic", as it's been a venue near and dear to our hearts. But we can't wait to see the next incarnation! It'll be grand.
Right-o. Hope all's well with you, feel free to drop us a line on the Contact Page, and we'll see you soon!
Our recent Kickstarter campaign was successful, and we've released a new album, "The Hitchcock Suite". You can watch a video featuring the first two songs from the suite above! The Hitchcock Suite is the centerpiece of our live performances, and you should be sure to catch us playing it at our next gig. In the meantime, you can pick up our latest recording at one of our shows, or contact us through our Contact Page and we'll even send you a CD or Vinyl Record in the mail, to virtually anywhere in the world.... and we'll be posting new mp3s soon!
Also, we'd like to inform you that The Lost Church concluded it's Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for their impending renovation. They exceeded their goal and raised over $44,000! Woo-hoo! That's pretty amazing when you think about it, and it shows how much love and support there is for the arts here in the Bay Area. And now the Lost Church is going to go dark for three months as they renovate, but they'll be back in September & October, better than ever, and we Brazillionaires will be involved in the Grand re-opening party. And of course, Erin, Johnny, and Joe will certainly be involved in any upcoming Theater Events... Brett has been talking enthusiastically and relentlessly about the next production: "Mummy: The Opera" ...so look out world, 'cus here comes another insane and ridiculous Murder Mystery Madness & Mayhem Magical Mischief Musical!
Speaking of The Lost Church, we played there on May 31st for their closing night fundraiser, and it was awesome, and a bit nostalgic, to play the final night of music and entertainment at the Lost Church before they close their doors for the Summer. The show began with Joe quietly playing some standards and classic tunes as people filtered in and took their seats, then it roared to life with a tasty karaoke sing along, featuring Madonna's "Borderline", Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide", and Phil Collin's "Against All Odds". Then Joe played an original tune to sing along with, "The Lost Church Blues", which he wrote especially for the fundraiser and video. (You can watch the LC video below, at the very bottom of this here HomePage.) Then Roger Oddcock took the stage and did his hilarious show business extravaganza, followed by Juanita & the Rabbit, which is Brett & Lizzie's own little "Lovey-Punk-Rock" duo. After the intermission, it was time for the Brazillionaires to burn down the house, and we played our little hearts out. It was such a fantastic and memorable evening, and we'll miss "Lost Church Classic", as it's been a venue near and dear to our hearts. But we can't wait to see the next incarnation! It'll be grand.
Right-o. Hope all's well with you, feel free to drop us a line on the Contact Page, and we'll see you soon!
So, you've found all the latest videos, photos, gig updates, and more from our incredibly charming San Francisco-based Vintage Swing Noir Ensemble, and now you're probably wondering what to do with this bounty of good fortune. It's simple: Explore!! Listen!! Read!! Enjoy the Colorful Language and Excessive use of Exclamation Points!! You'll be happy you did. Guaranteed.
SHOW SCHEDULE
11 recent & upcoming shows/events...
- OCT 26 NV Harvest Fest 2pm It's the annual Noe Valley Street Fair! Food, drink, costume contests, and music all day long. We'll play on the Main Stage at Church and 24th St. at 2:00
- NOV 9 Private Wedding
- NOV16 Noe Valley Rec Center 10am 295 Day St, SF A free show for the 'lil kiddies!
- JAN 4 Cafe du Nord 2170 Market St. 8:00pm $10 It's Closing Night at a San Francisco instution, so come on out and say your goodbyes! Performing with Fleeting Trance and Miss Erma
- FEB 12 Cuesa Party 1 Ferry Building, SF 5:30 - 8:00 $45, Food & Drink included. "Bittersweet Love Potions: Winter Cocktails of the Farmer's Market" All-Star Bartenders and Chefs! Yum.
- APR 12 Amnesia Bar 853 Valencia St, SF CA $10 Record Release Party! We'll be releasing "The Hitchcock Suite" on CD and Vinyl. Top Shelf entertainment, and a bit of live piano from Joe as well.
- MAY 4 Urban Air Market, Patricia's Green, Hayes & Octavia... One of the biggest and best Outdoor Markets in San Francisco. Great food, Vendors and Booths, and live music! Fun.
- MAY 10 The Stanford Inn, 44850 Comptche Ukiah Road, Mendocino, CA. The Stanford Inn features world class vegan dining (from their on-site farm and garden!) and lovely accommodations in a breath-taking coastal setting. Come join us! Mendocino is oh-so-lovely this time of year, after all...
- MAY 31 The Lost Church 65 Capp St, 8:00pm A fund raiser with our good friends The Lost Church Players. (aka "One Rehearsal!!") Plus, a not to be missed Joe-araoke Sing-Along!! With Roger Oddcock, and Juanita & the Rabbit. Come out and show your support for the arts in the Bay Area and help save the Lost Church!!
- JUN 3 Google Impact Challenge Awards Ceremony at Tank 18 in SoMa. This event announces the winners of the Google sponsored "Impact Challenge Awards" in the Bay Area. This program awarded a total of $5,000,000 to 25 non-profits in fields like education, housing, youth engagement, art, and literacy. It's a thrill to be invited to perform for such a worthy cause! Invite only.
- JUN 27 Private Event
Let's Go Crazy; Let's Get Nuts. Lost Church is the Word, yo.
And here's a swell 'lil poster to enjoy, drawn by the one and only incredibly talented SF artist Ryan Grossman:
Please do Click Here for our Poster Page... It's chock full of Original Promotional Art. And a Few Visual Treats as Well...
We have a unique sound that ranges from the sweetness of a summer's breeze to the dark edge of a sinister mystery, with the lushness of 60's Americana and a touch of gypsy magic; we perform with an unmistakable intensity and an unrelenting passion that radiates outwards into the hearts and minds of our audience, making friends and new fans wherever we play. The Brazillionaires are: Erin Brazill on Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar; Joe Willcockson on Piano, Keyboards, Organ, Recorder, and Accordion; Dawn Mermer on Stand-Up Bass and Ukulele; Tony Corten on Drums, and occasionally Bass; Johnny Tripod on CigarBox Slide Guitar, Clarinet, Washboard, Flugelhorn, and Hand Percussion; and Kelley Corten on Musical Saw, Melodica, Bells, Saxophone, Timpani, and Glockenspiel; and we all sing like von Trapps and trade instruments like Cirque du Soleil...
Click Below to watch our Video in HD... the clarity is just stunning. Seriously, this will change your life. Watch it now.
Check out this beautiful and compelling and funny video from our good friends The Lost Church (featuring a few familiar faces...) Their fundraising campaign has concluded, but this video is still awfully amusing. And there's also a charming 'lil song from Joe in the end!
Thanks for visiting our little corner of the Web. There are lots of photos and videos to see, plenty of music to listen to, and blog entries to read... hope you enjoy it all!
Cheers, -Erin Brazill and the True Most Awesome Brazillionaires
And don't ever forget that you are beautiful & awesome, too... :-)
