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14 Jan 2012

In the News…

Fashion

-The Kids Are All Right actress Mia Wasikowska is the new face of Miu Miu and featured in their latest campaign. [Source]

– Paul & Joe’s new beauty campaign is all about cats! [Source]

– Whitney Port will have her first runway show at New York Fashion Week. [Source]

-Viva Model Management has signed Lykke Li. [Source]

– Kristen Stewart is the new face for Balenciaga Fragrance. [Source]

Music

-Lana Del Rey covers Billboard. Have you heard of her yet? Dis girl be blowing up! [Source]

-Tavi gets even more cooler; featured in a Wilco music video. [Source]

-Lil Wayne will publish a memoir about his days in prison. [Source]

– Katy Perry’s parents try to play matchmaker and want to set her up with Tim Tebow. [Source]

– WELP! Coachella sold out in three hours for both weekends. [Source]

– The Sasquatch lineup will be revealed Feb. 2nd and City Arts Fest 2012 will be Oct. 18-20th, 2012. [1 and 2]

Movies

– Emma Roberts has pulled out of Spring Breakers due to a conflict in creative differences. The movies stars Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and James Franco. [Source]

Television

– Kim Kardashian will host Live With Kelly! on Jan. 23rd. [Source]

– MTV’s Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer is expecting twins again. [Source] Oh what’s up Kate Gosslin 2.0

– Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum will host Saturday Night Live. [Source]

-ABC’s “Work It” about two men cross dressing to find work was cancelled after two episodes. [Source]

Seattle

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– Congratulations to former Coffee Haus performers Champagne Champagne! The hip-hop trio will open for Wu-Tang Clan on their Seattle date. [Source]

– Philadelphia is the most depressing city to live in, and unfortunately, Seattle is in the top 5. [Source]

– Homegrown’s Turkey + Bacon + Avocado Sandwich is their best selling sandwich for 33 months! [Source] This is actually my favorite and I can vouch for it. If you haven’t tried it yet, you must!

Other

– Michelle Obama is officially on Twitter. [Source]

– Nevermind Sinhead ‘O Connor ends marriage again. [Source]

– The dessert for the Golden Globes will have gold flakes dusted on top of it! [Source]

20 Dec 2011

Champagne Champagne’s Acoustic Rap

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This was a great year for local hip hop group Champagne Champagne! We had them over at Seattle U earlier in the year for a CoffeeHaus set and then later saw them on the lineups for Capitol Hill Block Party, Doe Bay Fest and Bumbershoot.

Here’s a video of one of their performances from Doe Bay in which they are rapping to acoustic.

31 Oct 2011

Out on the Town: 10/31

Neumos is hosting a Halloween bash tonight on Capitol Hill! It’s 21+ but it’s free and music will be provided for you by Champagne Champagne and more. Come check it out! The pumpkin jello shots sound pretty appetizing! There will also be other activities including a costume costume, photo booth etc. Check out the rest of the details here.

20 Sep 2011

Champagne Champagne Hits the Road With Macklemore

Big things are happening for the local hip hop trio and this is just the beginning! This fall/early winter, Champagne Champagne will begin their US tour with Macklemore. Not only are they incredible performers, but they’re also some of the nicest guys I’ve ever worked with. Come out to a show and definitely make sure you say hi to the guys. Check out the full dates here on their Facebook page.

02 Jun 2011

Doe Bay Fest Lineup 2011

The Head and The Heart, Damien Jurado, John Vanderslice, Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside, The Builders and the Butchers, Sera Cahoone, Pickwick, The Maldives, Champagne Champagne, Kelli Schaefer, Ravenna Woods, Lemolo, Cobirds Unite, Campfire OK, Frank Fairfield, Bryan John Appleby, Tea Cozies, Shelby Earl, Mash Hall / Don’t Talk to the Cops, Fly Moon Royalty, OK Sweetheart, Goldfinch, Matt & Mike Gervais (Curtains for You), Matt Bishop (Hey Marseilles), Youth Rescue Mission, Elk & Boar, Melodie Knight, Hannalee, Sean Flinn

The lineup was just announced tonight at a release party held at Columbia City Theater. Unfortunately, tickets for the event have already sold out! They sold out last month within just three minutes of being available for purchase without even a lineup being announced until tonight. Of course, now seeing the lineup, it is totally worth it! I am SO proud of Champagne Champagne and Campfire OK being on the bill for both Doe Bay Fest, Capitol Hill Block Party, and Bumbershoot this year and am thrilled to have had the privilege of working with both groups.

Congratulations to all the bands on the lineup and ticket holders. I am so jealous of your weekend.

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27 May 2011

A Look Back on Seattle U Shows

This past school year, I have had the wonderful privilege of working with some incredible musicians and bands at Seattle University. Within just one school year, they are already making headlines, putting out new albums, headlining tours, and have found themselves on the lineups of music festivals.

I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with these eight very talented musicians and bands:

If there are any musicians and bands that you should be following from Seattle, it is them.

– My dearest friend Liz has relocated to the state of Colorado, but has been keeping busy with a string of shows. Please go out and support her because she is a wonderful and talented little lady. [Source]

– Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground will be releasing their album “Introducing” on July 26, 2011 from Suburban Home Records. The band will host CD release shows in both Portland and Seattle, June 11th and 12th respectively. [Source]

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– Almost immediately after my show with He Is We ended, the band hit the road to head East to begin their tour with The Rocket Summer. The band will be headlining their first tour beginning mid-June. Did I also mention that they will be performing at Bonnaroo 6/9 – 6/10? [Source]

– Two of my performers Robbie Christmas and Matt Bekker will actually be performing a show together tomorrow at the Crocodile Cafe! The show is 21+. My friend Matt Bekker also recently became a part of the Rocket Music Entertainment Group family, which is home to Elton John, James Blunt, Lily Allen, and Oh Land.

– Champagne Champagne will be releasing a new album this summer and will be performing at the 2011 Capitol Hill Block Party, Bumbershoot Music Festival, and Doe Bay Fest!

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– I am so excited to be working with Campfire OK for my last show of the year. This year, the band was voted by City Arts Magazine as one of the best new bands of 2011 and this summer, you will be able to catch the rustic-sounding band at both Capitol Hill Block Party, Bumbershoot and Doe Bay Fest! I would say that this band is going to be in a completely different place in the next year, but I know that things for them are moving fast and that the change will most likely occur within the next few months. Their CD “Strange Like We Are” is definitely one of my favorites from the year. Expect to see them on the bill for various music festivals next year because that’s probably where they will be.

23 Jan 2011

Song of the Day

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Champagne Champage – Tropical Trina

Today’s Song of the Day comes from one of my new favorite local band Champagne Champagne. This video is all sorts of ridiculousness.

14 Jan 2011

Mad Rad // Champagne Champagne Tour Journal

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting the band members of Champagne Champagne – Mark, Pearl, and Mr. Thomas as I have decided to nickname him. Local celebrities on the hill, the trio is known for their beats, raps, and unpredictable antics. They gave a performance at Seattle University like none I have ever seen before. Immersing themselves throughout the crowd and performing alongside students allowed the audience to be completely involved with the set. Plus, the guys were super nice and at the end of the night, Thomas had even offered me the job of becoming their music manager. Oh someday…

On Saturday, Champagne Champagne and local group Mad Rad left for their tour and the bands have been blogging about their travels through The Stranger’s Line Out blog. Unfortunately, the tour van recently got pulled over in Arizona, but not wanting to spoil to you what happens next – I’ll let Thomas spill the details for you here.

Good luck guys! Safe travels and stay out of trouble!

09 Dec 2010

Out on the Town: 12/10

Mad Rad will be playing an all-ages show tomorrow night at the Vera Project w/ Champagne Champagne, Infinite Loop and Helladope to celebrate their CD release! Technically, their official release was last week at Neumos, but I’m glad to hear that they are realizing the importance of reaching out to their underage fans as well.

Doors: 7:30 PM

Tickets: $11

01 Dec 2010

Out on the Town: 12/3

Mad Rad is celebrating the release of their new album The Youth Die Young! If you haven’t taken a listen, go visit their Myspace. I’m loving the remix of this song with Viper Creek Club…still. Pretty sure I made this the Song of the Day two weeks ago.

They’ll be performing at Neumos this Friday with Champagne Champagne, White Fang and Viper Creek Club. Solid lineup!

Doors: 8PM

Tickets: $10 ADV

21+

Sorry young ones, Mad Rad will be doing an all-ages show at the Vera Project a week later!