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Right-e-oh. So, we Brazillionaires have a had a busy few months since our last post, as we toured LA and went to Vegas in June, and we've been involved in some underground musical theater here in SF... more on that in a bit. Firstly, we've got a few upcoming gigs:
November 23rd we'll be at The Lost Church 65 Capp St, 8:00pm $10, with our good friends Rusty Stringfield, and on January 4th we'll be at Cafe du Nord 2170 Market St. 8:00pm $10 with Fleeting Trance and Miss Erma. Come on out and say howdy! We've also got the Noe Valley Harvest Fest on October 26th and the Noe Valley Rec Center on November 16th, so check out our Gig Page for more info. And in February, we'll be returning to the studio to record our Hitchcock Suite in all of it's glory, with a darkly sparkling new EP for your consideration, and perhaps even some precious vinyl for you to enjoy as well. Stay tuned!!
As for our tour, We started out on June 15th at Villains Tavern 1536 Palmetto St., LA CA, Kicking off the Band Tour in style! On June 16 we played a Private Party, and on June 18th we were at TRiP 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 11:45pm There was a soul/folk band and a gypsy rock band on the bill as well. Good times! On June 19th, we played the Sassafras Saloon 1233 No. Vine St, LA, CA. It's a very stylish venue specializing in artisan cocktails and great acoustic music. Super swank, right up our alley. On June 21st, we played the Ambassador Lounge at the Ambassador Hotel in Victorville, CA 15494 Palmdale Road, 6pm Opening for karaoke, featuring some of the best voices west of the Mississippi. Seriously, that karaoke is off the hook. If you ever find yourself in Victorville... And finally, on June 23 we played the Commonwealth Club, 525 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 8pm. It was our last gig on the tour, in a super cool joint in downtown Vegas. Rollin' in style!
As to our recent involvement in underground musical theater, fully half of the Brazillionaires (Erin, Johnny, and Joe) have been performing in not one, but TWO musical theater productions at The Lost Church since we last spoke. You may remember the "Bloody Valentine" show from last February? Well, we followed that up with the next iteration of The Lost Church's Murder Mystery Musical Madness & Mayhem Theater Production: "The Sound of Music, 30 Years After: Von Trapped in the Mansion!" Closing night was August 10th. This hilarious little affair took place at The Lost Church, located at 65 Capp St. in our fair city, just a few footsteps away from 16th and Mission. The Lost Church presents live music Wednesday through Saturday, and it's a hidden gem in the pulsing heart of the city. We've played gigs at the Lost Church many times, and it's always been fantastic. We love The Church, oh yes we do, and it's quite possibly the greatest little venue in the world.... Yeah!! And just now, we're finishing up another theater production at the Lost Church as well, "The Young Frying Rabbit's Traveling Twilight Revue" featuring Erin and Johnny, as well as a few other massively talented performers in starring roles, with Joe on piano. Closing night is November 2nd. It's a remarkable partnership, and it's wonderful to be involved in underground theater in SF. Thank you Lost Church!!
November 23rd we'll be at The Lost Church 65 Capp St, 8:00pm $10, with our good friends Rusty Stringfield, and on January 4th we'll be at Cafe du Nord 2170 Market St. 8:00pm $10 with Fleeting Trance and Miss Erma. Come on out and say howdy! We've also got the Noe Valley Harvest Fest on October 26th and the Noe Valley Rec Center on November 16th, so check out our Gig Page for more info. And in February, we'll be returning to the studio to record our Hitchcock Suite in all of it's glory, with a darkly sparkling new EP for your consideration, and perhaps even some precious vinyl for you to enjoy as well. Stay tuned!!
As for our tour, We started out on June 15th at Villains Tavern 1536 Palmetto St., LA CA, Kicking off the Band Tour in style! On June 16 we played a Private Party, and on June 18th we were at TRiP 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 11:45pm There was a soul/folk band and a gypsy rock band on the bill as well. Good times! On June 19th, we played the Sassafras Saloon 1233 No. Vine St, LA, CA. It's a very stylish venue specializing in artisan cocktails and great acoustic music. Super swank, right up our alley. On June 21st, we played the Ambassador Lounge at the Ambassador Hotel in Victorville, CA 15494 Palmdale Road, 6pm Opening for karaoke, featuring some of the best voices west of the Mississippi. Seriously, that karaoke is off the hook. If you ever find yourself in Victorville... And finally, on June 23 we played the Commonwealth Club, 525 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 8pm. It was our last gig on the tour, in a super cool joint in downtown Vegas. Rollin' in style!
As to our recent involvement in underground musical theater, fully half of the Brazillionaires (Erin, Johnny, and Joe) have been performing in not one, but TWO musical theater productions at The Lost Church since we last spoke. You may remember the "Bloody Valentine" show from last February? Well, we followed that up with the next iteration of The Lost Church's Murder Mystery Musical Madness & Mayhem Theater Production: "The Sound of Music, 30 Years After: Von Trapped in the Mansion!" Closing night was August 10th. This hilarious little affair took place at The Lost Church, located at 65 Capp St. in our fair city, just a few footsteps away from 16th and Mission. The Lost Church presents live music Wednesday through Saturday, and it's a hidden gem in the pulsing heart of the city. We've played gigs at the Lost Church many times, and it's always been fantastic. We love The Church, oh yes we do, and it's quite possibly the greatest little venue in the world.... Yeah!! And just now, we're finishing up another theater production at the Lost Church as well, "The Young Frying Rabbit's Traveling Twilight Revue" featuring Erin and Johnny, as well as a few other massively talented performers in starring roles, with Joe on piano. Closing night is November 2nd. It's a remarkable partnership, and it's wonderful to be involved in underground theater in SF. Thank you Lost Church!!
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And here's the awesome poster for our most recent Lost Church show, designed by Ryan Grossman:
We have a unique sound that ranges from the sweetness of a summer's breeze to the dark edge of a sinister mystery, played 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 Guitar; Joe Willcockson on Keyboards, Organ, Accordion and Back-up Vocals; Dawn Mermer on Stand-Up Bass and Back-up Vocals; Tony Corten on Drums and Back-up Vocals; Kelley Corten on Musical Saw and Glockenspiel; and Johnny Tripod on CigarBox Slide Guitar, Clarinet, Washboard, Hand Percussion, and Back-up Vocals. Whew!
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