Mariee Sioux album release w/ Alela Diane & Conspiracy of Venus @ Great American Music Hall: TONIGHT

Dear friends,

I would love to see you at this show tonight!

Please let me know if you are up for helping at the merch table, or with media/documenting by filming, photographing, recording, or reviewing the show.

Some press from the SF Bay Guardian & Parlour to Parlour (CoV singing at Lands End video), and a link to the choir's West Coast Live performance are below.

Seaweed Sway Presents:

Thursday May 2nd

MARIEE SIOUX - album release

ALELA DIANE - rare SF show

& CONSPIRACY OF VENUS - women's choir

at 

the GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL

Address: 859 O'Farrell St. in SF
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/489075284473308/
Time: 7:30pm Doors, 8:30pm sharp show
Tickets: $16 + service charge http://tickets.gamh.com/events/299147/Mariee%20Sioux (I believe they're $17 at the door)

Venue: http://gamh.com

Photos of the musicians and poster: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152123763108029.1073741826.57343318028&type=1

A few media updates:

Thanks so much to Michael Fortes, Jesse Meade, & Nicole McClure of Parlour to Parlour for featuring Conspiracy of Venus this month: http://popdose.com/parlour-to-parlour-episode-41-conspiracy-of-venus/

Here's a video of us (from that same session), singing "Wildwood" at Lands End, on a cold foggy morning:http://youtu.be/xgNQ3xAcJcM

From the Guardian (thanks Emily Savage), Tofu & Whiskey section:

"Crystalline psych-folk crooner Mariee Sioux's twinkly followup to debut Faces in the Rocks (2007), Gift for the End was released a whole year ago, but there was never a proper SF release party (and there was some drama with the label it was supposed to be on going defunct) so the local songwriter is celebrating now. It's a haunting, whispery, tender album, like a less annoying Joanna Newsom selection, and deserving of attention — no matter if that's taking place on a much later date. With Alela Diane, Conspiracy of Venus."

http://www.sfbg.com/2013/04/30/love-spells-trouble?page=0,1

You can hear Conspiracy of Venus singing on West Coast Live for a few more days here:

http://wcl.org/show-schedule/1-upcoming-shows/191-april-27-2013-live-from-the-chapel-sf-show-1007

I think we are on at the 58 minute mark (let me know if you find that to be true). 

Promo video from same Sutro Baths photo shoot: http://youtu.be/urn6vICaJs8

SUMMARY OF SHOW:

Tonight, I'll be singing with Conspiracy of Venus - we go on from 8:30-9pm - and doors open at 7:30pm if you want to get there early to hang out. We will be debuting a David Bowie song we just learned (Life on Mars), as well as songs by Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits, Rufus Wainwright, The Pixies, & our director, Joyce Todd McBride.

I am beyond thrilled that we will be opening for Mariee Sioux & Alela Diane. They both play music that I love, and it will be a treat to hear them both in one night. This album release has been a long-time in the making, and it is truly a special occasion.

Mariee Sioux will have a full band, consisting of Sean Kae (who arranged & produced the record), Tom Menig (Alela's Father), Jay Taosig (synth and multi instrument extraordinaire), Gary Sobonya (Mariee's Father, who will play mandolin, pedal steel, and acoustic guitar), and Jeffrey Manson ("quintessential song-writer in the SF Bay area underground surf/indie music scene"). 

More Mariee Sioux links:

https://www.facebook.com/marieesioux

http://marieesioux.bandcamp.com

Swimming Through Stone music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1-N2CX2uQ

review of Gift for the End: http://cabildoquarterly.tumblr.com/post/44726966238/review-gift-for-the-end-by-mariee-sioux

Alela Diane will be performing mostly solo, with her Father Tom joining her on some songs. This is a rare SF appearance for her.

Alela Diane links:

http://aleladiane.com

https://www.facebook.com/aleladianemusic

"The Way We Fall" off of Alela's forthcoming album: https://soundcloud.com/alela-diane/the-way-we-fall-1

The Pirate's Gospel music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1-N2CX2uQ

White As Diamonds music video: http://youtu.be/9sVDOdayOsc

The Rifle music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJFZUpmv62c

Conspiracy of Venus is a women's choir I've been in since the first day it started in 2007. We are thrilled to be performing at the Great American Music Hall again. (We actually fit on the stage!)

http://facebook.com/conspiracyofvenus

http://conspiracyofvenus.weebly.com

Wildwood music video, song by CoV director Joyce Todd McBride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXiX3QiBvv8

http://soundcloud.com/conspiracyofvenus

Again, I am looking for folks to help with photography, video, and merch for the night - please let me know if you're interested. Also, any help spreading the word is extremely appreciated.

Thanks as always for your support, and please come say hi TONIGHT if you can make it!

Jessie

PS - Yoga is on still! Saturdays Gentle Yoga 11am-12:15, and Mondays Restorative Yoga 7:30-9pm at the Loft. Kids yoga coming in June!

...Seaweed Sway Presents...

a project to encourage community around music, yoga, & environmental happenings

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Thanks for supporting local music & magic.

30th Bday Party Sunday w/ Michael Musika, We Are the West, Real Vocal String Quartet, Parlour to Parlour, & Attack of the Typewriters! 7:30 Make-Out Room

Dear Friends,

This Sunday I'm celebrating my 30th birthday at the Make-Out Room and would love to see you there. It's been a tradition the last three years. The night starts EARLY!

Here's what we've got lined up for this Sunday February 17th's Seaweed Sway Showcase:

7:30pm Attack of the Typewriters with Hiya Swanhuyser*

8:00pm Parlour to Parlour, interview with Dina Maccabee & Real Vocal String Quartet, by MC Michael Fortes

BANDS:

on 1st) Real Vocal String Quartet

collaboration and/or recording credits with nationally recognized artists including Feist, Mirah, Beats Antique, Vetiver, Aaron Novik, and Spencer Day

http://www.rvsq.com/

on 2nd) We are the West 

in town from LA

http://www.wearethewest.com

on 3rd) Michael Musika & Eric Kuhn 

((GHOSTS))

http://michaelmusika.bandcamp.com/

RSVP for RVSQ! https://www.facebook.com/events/286551358128986/

*We are starting the night with Attack of the Typewriters! Here's Hiya's eloquent description: "Political letter-writing for everyone. We bring the typewriters -- you bring the opinions, the rage, the questions, the frustration. Not too many people know it, but one letter = 100 votes. Really! And it's easier when you're not alone. Grab a drink and tell the President (or any politician) what you want. You can write about anything you want, and we'll have a sample letter or two in case you're not sure what to write about. No one can stop you, after all: It's your right! We'll help you compose your (short!) letter, if you want, and answer all your questions. We also bring stamps, envelopes, tons of paper, a board to tally how many voters we've repped, a ding-bell, and notebooks full of letters we've written in the past and responses we've gotten; it's sometimes funny and sometimes sad."

Poster drawn by and thanks to Jessica Foster. 

WIN TIX @ http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway by commenting on the poster. (I will pick a winner randomly, Sunday morning!)

Also, here's the Parlour to Parlour episode --interview & performance of Lutra Lutra-- recorded at last month's showcase, thanks to Michael Fortes &a Jesse Meade! http://popdose.com/parlour-to-parlour-episode-38-lutra-lutra/

Thanks so much ~

Jessie

http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

PS - March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, will be the finale of the Make-Out Room monthly showcase! Sean Lee will be playing an Irish set in the spirit of the holiday, & more TBA. March 29th, Eight Belles are playing their Tour Kick-Off show at Amnesia with B.Hamilton & Joel Robinow. More shows to be announced soon!

PPS - Got Valentine's Day plans? Go see Sean Hayes at the New Parish! There are a few tix left: http://www.thenewparish.com/event/191953-sean-hayes-oakland/

Mariee Sioux, The Beehavers, & Mark Grabiner @ the Starry Plough SATURDAY/ NEW YEAR MIX / New Years Day Restorative Yoga @ 4:30pm

Hi everyone!

Happy solstice & Happy New Year! Some announcements + calendar below. Thank you again for a wonderful year, and for all of the support from near & far. It really means a lot & keeps this project going. For your ears: please check out the new year mix (band list below)!!

1) Tomorrow, Saturday December 29th, is a big night, and I'd love to see you. It is the finale of the East Bay Seaweed Sway monthly series we've been doing this year at the Starry Plough. It's been a great run! Thanks to all who have participated! The year will end with songs from The Beehavers, Mariee Sioux, & Mark Grabiner (very rare show)! 

Please get there early if you can! Doors at 8 (best time to hang out), & Mark goes on at 9pm. He is doing a few covers, including Mountain Goats, Sufjan Stevens, and he mentioned something about telling a story while playing a medley of Neutral Milk Hotel songs. He is interested in alternative live performances - here is a link to something he did before - playing at a Neuroscience Graduate Art Student Art Show at UC Berkeley while linked to a biofeedback visualizer- ummm, awesome. http://francesthemute.net/category/videos/

If you've been waiting all year for the right night to journey to Berkeley for this show, now's the time! It's also Kacie Loparto of She Sells Seaweed's birthday, so we'll be celebrating her greatness + bring some extra $$ for her delicious hand-harvested seaweed!! & my uncle is in town visiting - bring your family too and let's hang out. :)

You can still win tix by going to http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway - look for this poster in the newsfeed - click it - and leave a comment. Winner will be picked tomorrow afternoon. Poster by Sean Kae!

2) SONGS FOR A NEW YEAR - NEW SEAWEED SWAY MIX IS UP! listen here: http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com Thanks to Reagan Wilson for making the beautiful wintery seaweed-y artwork & inspiring the project, and to all the wonderful bands who contributed!! 

biet & black

you won't

kelly mcfarling

annie girl & the flight

the glasses

cave clove

saintseneca

anna ash

chrystian rawk

ayla nereo

bells

zej & calen

lindsay clark

the disposition

eight belles

tv mike & the scarecrows

mana maddy

mark matos & os beaches

helene renaut

trainwreck riders

langhorne slim

annie bacon & her OSHEN

conspiracy of venus

new cadence

brendan thomas

chelsea coleman

omg!!!

3) New Years Day Restorative Yoga! I'm teaching restorative at the Loft on Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 at 4:30pm. Sign up here: http://theloftsf.com Regular schedule will resume in 2013!

thanks for your support in 2012! -Jessie

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SeaweedSway Calendar

saturday december 29th

East Bay Seaweed Sway Series Finale with the Beehavers, Mariee Sioux, & Mark Grabiner at the Starry Plough

It's been a great year at the Starry Plough! Will be doing more shows there in 2013, but not as frequently, so this is gonna be a party to celebrate the end of the monthly series. i.e. an awesome night of music you want to see. Thanks for supporting this show, especially all you East Bayers, & SF'ers crossing the bay!

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/109625132531301

venue: http://starryploughpub.com

monday december 31st, NYE

Sean Hayes, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Slow Motion Cowboys - party for 10 years of Amnesia - a forgettable night!

SOLD OUT. talk to me if you really want to go & didn't get a ticket in time. and/or there may be a few tix at the door. gonna be a wild & sweet night of music. a nice chance to see Sean Hayes in an intimate venue & one of my favorite bands as you probably all know, Slow Motion Cowboys. community gathering. 

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/477851818924466/

tuesday january 1st, 2013!

NEW YEARS DAY restorative yoga at the loft.

FIRST class of 2013! :) 321 divisadero st. 4:30-6pm. wear comfy clothes. bring your own eye pillow or borrow one at the studio. a wonderful time to set intentions for the new year! rest & release the past as well. http://theloftsf.com

rsvp here: https://www.facebook.com/events/126604354170065/

sunday january 20th

eggplant casino, former friends of young americans (phoenix, az), & lutra lutra!

seaweed sway showcase @ the make-out room!

doors 7:30, show 8-11. $8-10.

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/430934580299699/

for updates on community shows, go to fbook

submissions? email seaweedsway@gmail.com with a brief listing of your event or post athttp://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

...

JOB & HOUSING LIST

looking-for-jobs list: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-jobs-in-sf-bay-area

POST JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS TO: looking-for-jobs-in-sf-bay-area@googlegroups.com

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POST HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENTS TO: "looking-for-housing" <looking-for-housing@googlegroups.com>

....

thank you!

jessie

http://seaweedsway.com

http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

NEW MIX! Conspiracy of Venus on West Coast Live 10am-12pm tomorrow! Make-Out Room Sunday! NYE w/ Sean Hayes & Slow Motion Cowboys!

Hi everyone!

How is your winter progressing? I am amazed at how cold it's gotten in SF! Stay warm!

I have 6 news items for this message. Look for ticket giveaways+updates at http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

In summary: 

1) I'll be singing with Conspiracy of Venus on the radio tomorrow/Sat. - West Coast Live - a few songs between 10am & 12pm! Listen via KALW, 91.7FM, http://kalw.org/local-music-player - or go to http://WCL.orgto find what station it's on near you. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/373284436097978/

2) Sunday night is a Holiday Sway show, with The Disposition, Rebecca Cross, & Lemme Adams @ the Make-Out Room - 7:30-11. D'arcy Bertrand will be pouring tea as well! (& we hope to share a little bit of info on Oshan ( http://teanotprison.com ) while we're at it - let me know if you want to help.)

3) NEW SEAWEED SWAY MIX IS UP! listen here: http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com Thanks to Reagan Wilson for making the beautiful wintery seaweed-y artwork & inspiring the project, and to all the wonderful bands who contributed!! biet & black, you won't, kelly mcfarling, annie girl, the glasses, cave clove, saintseneca, anna ash, chrystian rawk, ayla nereo, bells, zej & calen, lindsay clark, the disposition, eight belles, tv mike & the scarecrows, mana maddy, mark matos & os beaches, helene renaut, trainwreck riders, langhorne slim, annie bacon & her OSHEN, conspiracy of venus, new cadence, brendan thomas, and chelsea coleman. omg!!!

4) Yoga holiday schedule - the last class I'm teaching of 2012 is Monday Restorative, 7:30-9pm, at the Loft. Maybe next Saturday if we can figure out logistics. Regular schedule will resume in 2013!

5) Saturday December 29th is the finale of the East Bay Seaweed Sway series I've been doing this year at the Starry Plough. It's been a great run! The year will end with songs from The Beehavers, Mariee Sioux, & Mark Grabiner!

6) NYE - save a date! Come to see Sean Hayes, Hurray for the Riff Raff, & Slow Motion Cowboys at Amnesia - OMG! Get tix in advance: http://amnesianye.eventbrite.com

thanks for your support in 2012! -Jessie

Poster by Kelsey Hale - Win tix at http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

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SeaweedSway Calendar

saturday december 15th

Conspiracy of Venus on West Coast Live! 10am-12pm

We are singing a few songs - our first time on national radio!

Listen via KALW, 91.7FM, http://kalw.org/local-music-player - or go to http://WCL.org to find what station it's on near you. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/373284436097978/

sunday december 16th

The Disposition, Rebecca Cross, & Lemme Adams @ the Make-Out Room, holiday party, tea

Tea pouring by D'arcy Bertrand. Oshan info will be at table - http://teanotprison.com - let me know if you want to help. Also, please bring non-perishable items to donate to the SF Food Bank if you're in the giving spirit, as there's a bin at the Make-Out Room this month. Thanks & hope to see you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/430012827046967/

http://makeoutroom.com

monday december 17th

restorative yoga at the loft.

last class of 2012! 321 divisadero st. 7:30-9pm. wear comfy clothes. bring your own eye pillow or borrow one at the studio. ask for the $10 price if you're new to this class. set intentions for the new year! http://theloftsf.com

saturday december 29th

East Bay Seaweed Sway Series Finale with the Beehavers, Mariee Sioux, & Mark Grabiner

It's been a great year at the Starry Plough! Will be doing more shows there in 2013, but not as frequently, so this is gonna be a party to celebrate the end of the monthly series. i.e. an awesome night of music you want to see. Thanks for supporting this show, especially all you East Bayers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/109625132531301

http://starryploughpub.com

monday december 31st, NYE

Sean Hayes, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Slow Motion Cowboys - party for 10 years of Amnesia - a forgettable night!

gonna be a wild & sweet night of music. a nice chance to see Sean Hayes in an intimate venue (he just sold out 2 nights at the Independent) & one of my favorite bands as you probably all know, Slow Motion Cowboys. community gathering. 

Important, advance tix are probably the only way to go: http://amnesianye.eventbrite.com

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/477851818924466/

for updates on community shows, go to fbook

submissions? email seaweedsway@gmail.com with a brief listing of your event or post at http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

...

JOB & HOUSING LIST

looking-for-jobs list: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-jobs-in-sf-bay-area

POST JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS TO: looking-for-jobs-in-sf-bay-area@googlegroups.com

looking-for-housing list: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-housing

POST HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENTS TO: "looking-for-housing" <looking-for-housing@googlegroups.com>

....

thank you!

jessie

http://seaweedsway.com

http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway