This Valentine’s Day, buy a gift that supports both the musicians that you love and the rebuilding efforts in Haiti. Sake of the Song, my alterna-merch site for the independent music community, will be donating 15% of all purchases made between Monday, February 8th and Sunday, February 14th to Doctor’s Without Borders. It is my hope that the the funds will help bring medicine and badly needed medical support to the people of Haiti.
Please consider one-of-a-kind paintings from Sindri Mar Sigfussion of Iceland’s Sin Fang Bous and Seabear, astrological readings by New York’s the Morning Pages, tote bags from California via New York-based musician Langhorne Slim and jewelry from Los Angeles’ Eagle Winged Palace among many other bands when making your purchases this Valentine’s Day.
We are giving away three (3) pairs of tickets to see Justin Townes Earle on Thursday, February 11th at the Echo. Earle is a When You Awake favorite and his latest record, Midnight at the Movies (out now via Bloodshot Records), appeared on our Top Records of 2009 and Top Songs of 2009 lists. The show is 18 + with Joe Pug and the Hi Hos supporting. To win tix, e-mail whenyouawakela @ gmail.com (subject: Justin Townes Earle) and tell us your favorite song about Tennessee in honor of Earle’s (and mine’s!) homestate. I’m automatically disqualifying “Tennessee Waltz” for mega-obviousness reasons. Include your first and last name in the email. Three winners will be picked and contacted.
MP3: Justin Townes Earle- They Killed John Henry
Justin Townes Earle- Ain’t Glad I’m Leaving
Jerry Lee Lewis- Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
Jerry Lee Lewis’ version of the Hank Williams’ classic “Jambalaya (On The Bayou).”
Langhorne Slim is performing tonight at McCabes. Last I heard (yesterday), there were about 10 tickets left. I would call McCabe’s asap and see if you can still get your hands on them. 310-828-4497. Say hello if you see me there!
MP3: Langhorne Slim- Sweet Olive Tree
The When You Awake Facebook page currently has 999 fans. Well lordy. One fan away from the big ticket number. In honor of this momentous occasion, I will make a mixtape on any theme of you’re choice for whoever ends up being my 1000th fan. After you’ve added it, just leave a comment on the page with your theme request and the mixtape shall be yours. p.s. While you’re at it, add us on Twitter too.
Pics from our February 4th Gold Dust at Footsies. Thanks to everyone who came out! More photos are after the jump. For the complete set, check out our Gold Dust Facebook page. Next Gold Dust: Thursday, February 18th.
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Seth Avett- Mary
Seth Avett of the Avett Brothers sings Langhorne Slim’s tune “Mary.” Langhorne will be playing at McCabe’s tomorrow night in Santa Monica. He honestly puts on one of the most engaging live shows that I’ve seen and it’s very rare to see him in such an intimate setting. Only a handful of tickets are left so get them while you can! This show WILL sell out by tomorrow. Langhorne’s original version of the song is after the jump.
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When You Awake presents GOLD DUST tonight, Thursday, February 4th at Footsies in Highland Park/Mt Washington. Kick off your shoes, order up a good bourbon, and get down to your favorite dual slide guitar screamin’ swampy southern rock scorchers, classic and psyche-country jams and our special late night blues-hop dance party. We are on from 10 pm- 2 am and the entry is free.
In addition to your resident DJs Jody and Victoria, we are very pleased to introduce our BRAND NEW Gold Dust girl, Kelsey (aka DJ Short Shorts). Kelsey has spun everywhere from La Cita to the Standard to LA Record’s Christmas Party and has hosted a show on Little Radio for years. She’s a wiz on the turntables (vinyl only of course) and a sight for sore eyes. So if the good lords a-willin’ and the creek don’t rise, come drink some whiskey with us tonight at GOLD DUST!
Tammy Wynette- Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad
