Friday News Update

Bern & the Brighs "Sangria" @ Montclair Public Library, 11/22/09


* Montclair's Bern and The Brights will perform at Webster Hall on Saturday, March 14th at 7pm opening up for Georgia's, Butch Walker. The band recently performed in Caldwell, NJ in the Local Licks showcase hosted by the NY radio station, 101.9RXP, and were entered into a contest to win a songwriting session with Butch and were announced as the winners. Tickets are available here or at the box office at the Mercury Lounge (217 E. Houston at Ave. A, open Mon-Sat 12-7).

* The Champagne Charade have recruited Juko on guitar and Paulie on drums. The two solidify the band's line-up. More on them here.

* New Brunswick's Screaming Females will perform with Throwing Muses & 50 Foot Wave on Thursday, March 12 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The band was personally asked to play by vocalist/guitarist Kristin Hersh. Doors are at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $20 and available here.

* Brooklyn's Kevin Devine will be touring with Brian Bonz, Wild Light, and Miniature Tigers for his upcoming Spring tour in support of "Brother's Blood." Area dates include April 29 @ North Star Bar and June 7 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg. Brother's Blood will be released on April 28.

The Champagne Charade looking for a drummer+New Song

The Champagne Charade, 2008. Photo by Charlie.





















New Jersey's rock act The Champagne Charade is searching for a drummer. Here's a statement from the band:

"Chris Crypts has decided to take a break from music and has departed The Champagne Charade. We appreciate his help and dedication over this past year, and we wish him the best. But where there is change there is growth - and we are starting the search with bright eyes!

If you or anyone you know thinks they would like to audition, please message us here on myspace or email thechampagnecharade@yahoo.com! We don't have many requirements, of course the more experience you have; the better - but we will give everyone a fair chance. Must be 18+ and ready & willing to tour!

Also our performances usually include some sort of 'costuming', you arent required to wear makeup but you might have to wear black pants and a cotton biker jacket...haha. (Its nothing serious, but if you refuse to wear anything but jnco's or something - dont write.) We all contribute equally to the success of this band, and if you arent super motivated to be successful then you might not make the cut."

UPDATE 1/31/09
"Testify" Acoustic with Saetia & Rob: