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SATURDAY 12.12.2009 DOORS @ 9PM
East Nile Presents a demented Holiday Rock and Art Party
taking place at West OaklandÕs historic Continental Club. The show
will feature some of the Bay AreaÕs best experimental rock and pop bands,
including the critically acclaimed Magik Markers, the twisted surf pop
of Sic Alps, and hometown heroes Gowns. The party will also
include a gift exchange, manic Santa, a mistletoe kissing booth and free punch
before 9:30. FREE ADMISSION for anyone dressed as a convincing Santa Claus
or Freddy Krueger.
CONTINENTAL CLUB: The erstwhile
post-MoTown vibe of this historic venue makes it worth choosing the East Bay
version of this show over the similar lineup (minus GOWNS) that is taking place
at the Hemlock the night before. With red velvet curtains and dusty
crystal chandeliers, the Continental Club recalls West OaklandÕs bygone glamour
days.
1658 12th St
Oakland, CA 94607
MAGIK MARKERS: One of the
most critically acclaimed experimental acts performing today, Magik Markers
have honed their spastic Òferal noiseÓ into songs and melodies on their latest
release ÒBalf QuarryÓ, out now on Drag City.
http://www.themagikmarkers.com/
GOWNS: Although
various recent press has pegged them as one of the best bands in LA, GOWNS have
long been an Oakland staple, playing a series of electrifying live shows (here
and abroad), that caused Pitchfork to declare them Òone of the most
heart-stoppingly great live bands on EarthÓ.
SIC ALPS: Prolific
and distinct, this core due of Mike Donovan and Matt Valentine have created a
signature sound of vintage guitars and crackling analog gear. Full of
soaring vocals and surf hooks, this band could have the crowd dancing
underneath the Continental ClubÕs twinkling chandeliers.
Soul DJs and other openers TBA
FMI contact: eastnile@structuresound.com
hi-res pics: http://www.structuresound.com/eastnile/12_12_2009.zip