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A Spooonful of Noise Pop

posted: December 22, 2009, 12:22 pm

We are partnering with our good friends at Spooonful.com to bring you a Spooonful of Noise Pop. Starting Tuesday January 5th and every Tuesday thereafter, the Spooonful newsletter will be delivered right to your inbox introducing you to one great new Noise Pop 2010 artist at a time. You'll get a preview of what they sound like, what their background is, as well as links to buy a track or a whole album and where you can buy tickets to their upcoming shows! Also, you will be able to opt out at any time, while still remaining on the Noise Pop mailing list. For more information about Spooonful go to www.spooonful.com

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The Noise Pop Holiday Shop, 12/17

posted: November 23, 2009, 12:36 pm

The Noise Pop Holiday Shop
Thursday December 17, 2009
5-10pm
FREE

The Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa Street
SF, CA


Check out our Noise Pop Holiday Shop, where we will be featuring over 40 of our favorite Bay Area designers selling their latest and greatest wares with artistic flairs perfect for all your holiday shopping needs and at affordable prices.  There will be a full bar, sweet treats and of course the best music to shop to -  come join the fun!

FEATURING
3 Fish Studios, amkm, Archibald Leach, Beyond Wonderland, Booty Boutique, Bug Under Glass, C Girl Jewelry, Cara Lyndon Designs, Craig Baxter, Culture Consumer, Dandy Lion Press, Dorklandia, Earthlust, Effie's Heart, Elise & Corie's Sweet Things, Fangs Apparel, Fiftyseven-Thirtythree, Gangs of San Francisco, Ichi-V, Idle Hands Baking Co., Jamie Lau Designs, Jess Imports, Kartweel, Leonleaf, Lil Tuffy, Lumious Byrd Productions, M Is For Monsters, Melissa Muszynski, Mittenmaker, Noise Pop, Noli Paisley & Stripes, Pollyannacowgirl, Quite Contrary Productions Inc., Rock Candy Design, Roman Ruby Botanicals, Rosemary Dudley Designs, Secession Art & Design, Shana Astrachan Designs, Sita Rupe, Siya Cothing, Sprout Studio, Swan:Dive Jewelry, Tcho Chocolate, Tessa Kemp Jewelry, The Girl & Rhino, The Harbinger Co., The Weekend Store, WilloToons

Noise Pop 2010 is now Accepting Band Submissions on Sonicbids

posted: November 11, 2009, 10:55 am

Think you have what it takes to play Noise Pop? Send us your music and information through Sonicbids! We'll be picking at least one band to play during the festival, and the selected artist will be paid $500. Go to Sonicbids for more information and good luck!


MORE INFO

This year's festival will take place February 23 - March 1, 2010 and will take place in various venues around the city (including The Bottom Of The Hill, Bimbo's, and Great American Music Hall).

Noise Pop has hosted the most influential artists of our time including The White Stripes, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, The Shins, Fleet Foxes, Bright Eyes, Wolfmother, Spoon, The Magnetic Fields, Antony and the Johnsons, and Jeff Tweedy of Wilco to name a few.

The Noise Pop Holiday Shop, 12/17

posted: November 10, 2009, 1:33 pm

The Noise Pop Holiday Shop
Thursday December 17, 2009
5-10pm

The Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa Street
SF, CA


Check out our Noise Pop Holiday Shop , we will be featuring over 40 of our favorite Bay Area designers selling their latest and greatest wares with artistic flairs perfect for all your holiday shopping needs and at affordable prices.  There will be a full bar, sweet treats and of course the best music to shop to -  come join the fun!

A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears, Book Release Extravaganza, 11/5 with special guest Sean Hayes just announced

posted: November 2, 2009, 2:45 pm

In his remarkable new work, writer and filmmaker Antonino D'Ambrosio tells the astonishing and dramatic story behind Johnny Cash's virtually unknown folk protest record Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian. Recorded four years before his live performance at Folsom Prison and six years before he recorded Man in Black, Cash, by recording Bitter Tears, placed himself in the middle of the fervent social upheavals. This inimitable account includes 34 never before seen photos from photographers Jim Marshall and Diana Davies. The original book cover artwork is by artist Shepard Fairey.

On Thursday November 5th at the Make Out Room in San Francisco, D’Ambrosio and several outstanding Bay Area musicians will come together to  bring this story of Cash’s most controversial album to life through readings and songs.  

Noise Pop will be giving away one pair of tickets to the show.  Email us at contest@noisepop.com with your full name and phone number, Subject: Bitter Tears by 1pm on Wednesday, November 4th for your chance to win.



Noise Pop and La Lutta NMC Present
A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears
Book Release Extravaganza
Revealing the untold story of Cash's most controversial album in word and song.  

Thursday November 5th
The Make-Out Room/ 7pm

Hosted with readings from the book by author Antonino D'Ambrosio
Anecdotes from legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall

and performances by:
Tiny Television
Yard Sale
Billy and Dolly (of the Monolith)
and
Sean Hayes

After-Party with DJ Foodcourt and his Pals
Books will be onsale at the show.  


Get tickets in advance, $8

Special thanks to Rebel Reading Series

Visit aheartbeatandaguitar.com for more info.

Entertainment Commission Hearing, 10/26

posted: October 23, 2009, 7:31 pm

A vocal group of ultra-conservative neighbors have banded with the anti-alcohol and anti-entertainment elements in the police department and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to shut down nighttime entertainment in San Francisco. This is a real threat. These people have come to hearings at City Hall and blamed nighttime entertainment for violent crime, murder, and any host of problems that the City has been facing for decades. Never before have they been this strong and powerful. If you love going out at night, help us tell City Hall that nighttime entertainment is not to be blamed for society's problems.

On Monday, October 26th at 1:00PM in room 263 of City Hall, there is a hearing on the Entertainment Commission's request for additional enforcement power. We support the Entertainment Commission and their efforts. We need you to do one or two things to help insure that our community's support of the Entertainment Commission is heard.

Please go here for more information: http://www.bottomofthehill.com/EC.html

Treasure Island Music Festival Tickets Onsale Now!

posted: September 21, 2009, 3:01 pm

Tickets for the 2009 Treasure Island Music Festival are on sale now, at www.treasureislandfestival.com!

Set against panoramic views of the city by the bay, Treasure Island Music Festival will stick true to form in offering an electronic and dance centric lineup on Saturday, October 17th and an indie rock lineup on Sunday, October 18th. With two stages and no overlapping sets, fans can enjoy every note of every act. Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment are pleased to announce the following lineup:

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

MGMT
MSTRKRFT
Girl Talk
Brazilian Girls
The Streets
Passion Pit
LTJ Bukem feat. MC Conrad
DJ Krush
Federico Aubele
Dan Deacon
Murs
Crown City Rockers
The Limousines

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The Flaming Lips
The Decemberists
Beirut
Grizzly Bear
Yo La Tengo
The Walkmen
Bob Mould
Thao with The Get Down Stay Down
Vetiver
Spiral Stairs
Sleepy Sun
Tommy Guerrero
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Single Day tickets, Two-Day tickets and VIP Single Day 2-Packs are now available through our website at treasureislandfestival.com, and at the Independent box office, located at 628 Divisadero St. in San Francisco.

So you don't have to worry about things like driving or traffic, and to off-set traffic congestion and the limited amount of parking on the island, we're providing shuttles on and off the island to ticket holders at no additional cost.


SINGLE DAY TICKETS - $65.00
Click Here to Purchase Saturday
Click Here to Purchase Sunday

TWO DAY TICKETS - $115.00
Click Here to Purchase

VIP SINGLE DAY 2-PACK - $249.99
Click Here to Purchase Saturday
Click Here to Purchase Sunday

A VIP 2-Pack includes 2 VIP tickets to one day, 1 parking spot on island, preferred viewing area with bleachers, lounge with full bar and other amenities.

Treasure Island Music Festival Tickets Onsale Now!

posted: August 14, 2009, 5:27 pm

Tickets for the 2009 Treasure Island Music Festival are on sale now, at www.treasureislandfestival.com!

Set against panoramic views of the city by the bay, Treasure Island Music Festival will stick true to form in offering an electronic and dance centric lineup on Saturday, October 17th and an indie rock lineup on Sunday, October 18th. With two stages and no overlapping sets, fans can enjoy every note of every act. Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment are pleased to announce the following lineup:

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

MGMT
MSTRKRFT
Girl Talk
Brazilian Girls
The Streets
Passion Pit
LTJ Bukem feat. MC Conrad
DJ Krush
Federico Aubele
Dan Deacon
Murs
Crown City Rockers
The Limousines

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The Flaming Lips
The Decemberists
Beirut
Grizzly Bear
Yo La Tengo
The Walkmen
Bob Mould
Thao with The Get Down Stay Down
Vetiver
Spiral Stairs
Sleepy Sun
Tommy Guerrero
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Single Day tickets, Two-Day tickets and VIP Single Day 2-Packs are now available through our website at treasureislandfestival.com, and at the Independent box office, located at 628 Divisadero St. in San Francisco.

So you don't have to worry about things like driving or traffic, and to off-set traffic congestion and the limited amount of parking on the island, we're providing shuttles on and off the island to ticket holders at no additional cost.


SINGLE DAY TICKETS - $65.00
Click Here to Purchase Saturday
Click Here to Purchase Sunday

TWO DAY TICKETS - $115.00
Click Here to Purchase

VIP SINGLE DAY 2-PACK - $249.99
Click Here to Purchase Saturday
Click Here to Purchase Sunday

A VIP 2-Pack includes 2 VIP tickets to one day, 1 parking spot on island, preferred viewing area with bleachers, lounge with full bar and other amenities.

Treasure Island Music Festival Tickets Onsale Now!

posted: July 30, 2009, 11:29 am

Tickets for the 2009 Treasure Island Music Festival are on sale now, at www.treasureislandfestival.com!

Set against panoramic views of the city by the bay, Treasure Island Music Festival will stick true to form in offering an electronic and dance centric lineup on Saturday, October 17th and an indie rock lineup on Sunday, October 18th. With two stages and no overlapping sets, fans can enjoy every note of every act. Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment are pleased to announce the following lineup:

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

MGMT
MSTRKRFT
Girl Talk
Brazilian Girls
The Streets
Passion Pit
LTJ Bukem feat. MC Conrad
DJ Krush
Federico Aubele
Dan Deacon
Murs
Crown City Rockers
The Limousines

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The Flaming Lips
The Decemberists
Beirut
Grizzly Bear
Yo La Tengo
The Walkmen
Bob Mould
Thao with The Get Down Stay Down
Vetiver
Spiral Stairs
Sleepy Sun
Tommy Guerrero
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
 

Single Day tickets, Two-Day tickets and VIP Single Day 2-Packs are now available through www.treasureislandfestival.com. A VIP 2-Pack includes 2 VIP tickets to one day, 1 parking spot on island, preferred viewing area with bleachers, lounge with full bar and other amenities. To off-set traffic congestion and the limited amount of parking on the island, Treasure Island Music Festival will be providing shuttles on and off the island to ticket holders at no additional cost.

3rd Annual Treasure Island Music Festival Lineup Announced for October 17th & 18th, 2009

posted: July 13, 2009, 8:18 pm

The Flaming Lips, MGMT, The Decemberists, MSTRKRFT, Beirut, Girl Talk,
Grizzly Bear, Brazilian Girls, Yo La Tengo, The Streets, The Walkmen, Passion Pit
 and more! 

July 13, 2009 – San Francisco, CA – San Francisco’s Indian summer is around the corner and with it brings the 3rd Annual Treasure Island Music Festival, the West Coast’s most anticipated boutique music festival.  Set against panoramic views of the city by the bay, Treasure Island Music Festival will stick true to form in offering an electronic and dance centric lineup on Saturday, October 17th and an indie rock lineup on Sunday, October 18th. With two stages and no overlapping sets, fans can enjoy every note of every act. Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment are pleased to announce the following lineup:

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

MGMT
MSTRKRFT
Girl Talk
Brazilian Girls
The Streets
Passion Pit
LTJ Bukem feat. MC Conrad
DJ Krush
Federico Aubele
Dan Deacon
Murs
Crown City Rockers
The Limousines

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The Flaming Lips
The Decemberists
Beirut
Grizzly Bear
Yo La Tengo
The Walkmen
Bob Mould
Thao with The Get Down Stay Down
Vetiver
Spiral Stairs
Sleepy Sun
Tommy Guerrero
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

In only its 3rd year, Treasure Island Music Festival has garnered national acclaim and become a must see on the United States’ festival circuit. SPIN described it as a “full blown love affair,”  while the SF WEEKLY claimed, “NorCal has its own Micro-achella” and declared that Treasure Island boasted “an impressive lineup with bands from all over the world.”  PASTE MAGAZINE said, “For the second year in a row, a 70-year-old, man-made island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay was home to some of the finest live bands in the country.”

Treasure Island Music Festival will continue its tradition of exposing emerging and critically established artists to the tastemakers and fans of independent music… all going down smack-dab in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. In addition to the tunes, there will be a multitude of activities for the audience including a 60-foot tall Ferris wheel, an interactive art tent, a vendor village showcasing local designers and an array of healthy and affordable food and beverages.

“Treasure Island has a unique feel for a music festival due to its intimate size and beautiful setting.  It’s very much a communal experience with artists and fans sharing similar moments together,” says Bryan Duquette of Another Planet Entertainment.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled with this year’s line-up,” adds Noise Pop’s Jordan Kurland, “It’s a well-balanced cross section of established veterans of the independent and electronic music communities alongside some of the most celebrated breakout artists of the last couple years.  It’s also a chance to be spend a day on an island with the Flaming Lips and a 60-foot Ferris wheel.”

A limited quantity of $99.99 2-Day tickets and VIP Single Day 2-Packs go on sale on Monday, July 13th at 12pm PST through www.treasureislandfestival.com. A VIP 2-Pack includes 2 VIP tickets to one day, 1 parking spot on island, preferred viewing area with bleachers, lounge with full bar and other amenities. Single Day tickets go on sale on Friday, July 17th at 10am PST.  To off-set traffic congestion and the limited amount of parking on the island, Treasure Island Music Festival will be providing shuttles on and off the island to ticket holders at no additional cost.

Your Treasure Island experience is brought to you by your friends at Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment.


 

Wanderlust Announces Line-up Additions & One-day Tickets Now Available

posted: July 6, 2009, 3:42 pm

Wanderlust is a new music festival that takes the destination festival experience to new heights (literally). Happening July 24-26 in Squaw Valley USA in Lake Tahoe, California, Wanderlust combines an eclectic, top-notch line-up with the beautiful natural setting of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Previously announced artists include Michael Franti & Spearhead, Spoon, Andrew Bird, Jenny Lewis, Broken Social Scene, Gillian Welch, Girl Talk, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Rogue Wave, Mates of State, Amanda Palmer, Kaki King, The Honey Brothers, The Mutaytor, The London Souls, and Jai Uttal.

Recently added and rounding out the festival weekend are MC Yogi, Sonya Kitchell, William Fitzsimmons, DJ Rehka, Bhi Bhiman, Elizaveta, Rachel Goodrich, Sydney Wayser, Wendy Darling, and Laser Sword. The new additions span multiple genres and styles of music from hip hop to folk, indie rock to electronic. Do a little homework before you embark on musical discovery at Wanderlust -- the full line-up and artist bios are available here.

In addition to three-day passes, one-day "Daytripper" passes are now available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and start at $24.50. There's also the previously announced one-day "Pilgrim" yoga pass for Friday. Can't rock the top of Squaw all weekend? Grab a one-day pass and get your fill. All tickets are available at www.wanderlustfestival.com, as well as locally at New Moon Natural Foods (Truckee and Tahoe City), Joby's Music (Truckee), and Alice's Mountain Market (Squaw Valley USA).

Wanderlust also has made it even easier to book lodging for the weekend, with one-click online access to reservations at the top three hotels in Squaw Valley now available directly from the Wanderlust website. Visit www.wanderlustfestival.com/wl_hotels.html to book your rooms now, and if you have any questions, call Squaw Valley Central Reservations at 1-877-713-0310.

Hey Noise Pop kids. No really, kids! Introducing the Noise Pop Summer Rock Camp! August 17-21

posted: July 1, 2009, 2:44 pm

We're partnering with our fine friends, Bird School of Music, in our first endeavor of the Noise Pop/Bird Indie Rock camp...Noise Pop style!   We'll be teaching an intense week of music focusing on performance, songwriting and recording.  Songs featured will be from artists that have played the many stages in the 17 years of San Francisco's Noise Pop Festival.  All students will be encouraged to collaborate and form a band for the ultimate end of the week performance and recording of the song.  Noise Pop Artists past and present will be visiting to perform and engage with the camp daily.  TBA.

Camps will be divided into two age groups
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for grades 2-4
1:30PM to 5:00 for grades 5-8

http://www.bird-sf.com/noisepop.html


About Bird:

Bird provides instrumental instruction and band supervision to children (ages 7+), young adults and adults. Musical offerings include instrumental and voice instruction, bands, private and semi-private lessons, rehearsal space, special clinics, workshops and professional audio  recording, mixing and video services.

At Bird, music and technology come together in a positive and safe environment. Students are encouraged to use what's current to enhance their creative musical ideas. We emphasize technique and exposure to all genres of music, enabling musicians to build on familiar ideas to produce something unique. We like to think of our work as the intersection of music, community and technology.

Announcing The Noise Pop Culture Club - Noise Pop’s Online Art Gallery and Store

posted: April 3, 2009, 2:08 pm

The 2009 Noise Pop Festival featured original gallery art shows showcasing fine art created by musicians and photography of musical communities. These shows have become an increasingly popular element of the Noise Pop Festival in recent years, examining the intensely intimate and always developing relationship between independent music and visual art. The music community provides a proving ground, soundtrack and almost limitless sources of inspiration for visual artists. In return, Art provides various landscapes and visual touchstones for music, enriching and expanding its reach through everything from photocopied show fliers, gatefold vinyl album covers, t-shirts, music videos and more.

We are pleased to announce our own online art gallery and store, the Noise Pop Culture Club. Our online gallery is launching with a selection of one of a kind fine art works from two of this year’s art shows, Lauren Dukoff’s “Family” and the group show “Sights Of Sounds.” All of the pieces showcased are available for purchase and are not reproductions; these are the actual artist-created pieces. In the future, the Noise Pop Culture Club will showcase one of a kind and limited edition works that explores the space between music and art.

Here is some more information on the two shows that are featured currently in the Noise Pop Culture Club...

For many years, Lauren Dukoff has been photographing close friend and musician Devendra Banhart and an extended, loose-knit international family of artists who share inspiration variously from folk, Tropicalia, and each other, as well as a range of other musical influences. Dukoff's striking portraits and candid images depict Banhart, Joanna Newsom, Bat for Lashes, Feathers, Espers, Vetiver, Bert Jansch, Vashti Bunyan, and many others individually and together, in performance and more private spaces. Many of these beautiful images are available to view and purchase and Chronicle Books will release “Family, Photographs by Lauren Dukoff” in July 2009.

Devendra Banhart
West Hollywood, CA
May 2006
RC Print, 16"x20"
More →

Noise Pop and Park Life Store also teamed up to present our third annual group show featuring original art created the music community, Sights Of Sounds. This year’s show included an eclectic line up of musicians that make art: Alissa Anderson, Joseph Arthur, Bianca Casady (CocoRosie), Harrison Haynes (Les Savy Fav), Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy), Nate Manny (Murder City Devils), Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), Sara Sanger (The New Trust), Hank Shocklee (Bomb Squad, Public Enemy), Paul Miller (DJ Spooky), and John Vande.rslice. Works by many of these well-known musician / artists are available now at the Noise Pop Culture Club.

View From Up Here
Mark Mothersbaugh
Rug, 4' x 6'
More →

Fight
Jesse Michaels
Oil and Acrylic on Gessoed Paper 20”x25”
More →

Surf over to the Culture Club to view art from “Family” and “Sights Of Sounds.”

Relive the Fest on Wolfgang’s Vault

posted: March 27, 2009, 12:54 pm

Noise Pop Festival partners Wolfgang's Vault and Crawdaddy Magazine captured the sights and sounds of this year's Noise Pop Festival.  Wolfgang’s Vault will offer exclusive Noise Pop 2009 concerts as free streams and downloads of the many local and national the bands featured at this year’s festival. In addition, Wolfgang's Vault and Crawdaddy already offer exclusive concert performances from Noise Pop 2007 and 2008.

Want to check out No Age performing with the legendary Bob Mould at Bottom Of The Hill from Noise Pop 2009? Bob Mould joined the band onstage to perform No Age’s “Miner” and Hüsker Dü’s “New Day Rising.” Check it out at in Crawdaddy Magazine's video section.

Wolfgang’s Vault is the home for the past, present and future of live music including audio and video selections from Noise Pop, Daytrotter Sessions, The Bill Graham Archives, King Biscuit and more, all available for free streaming online and on your iPhone. In addition to the Concert Vault music of Wolfgang’s Vault, the site also offers concert posters, rock photography, vintage t-shirts and retro t-shirts, rock gear and concert related memorabilia.

View Noise Pop video performances by Damien Jurado, Blitzen Trapper, Dios Malos, Roky Erickson, The Gutter Twins and others here.
 
Exclusive Noise Pop Audio from British Sea Power, Fleet Foxes, Airborne Toxic Event, The Mountain Goats and others can be found in the Concert Vault.

Full Length Noise Pop Shows on YouTube

posted: March 6, 2009, 8:32 pm

Noise Pop and Wolfgang's Vault have teamed up with YouTube to present exclusive full-length live performances from this year’s Noise Pop Festival including Deerhunter’s amazing opening night show, Syracuse, NY indie act Ra Ra Riot’s sold-out show at The Independent as well as a Noise Pop 2008 performance by San Francisco’s own Port O'Brien. These unforgettable shows also have the honor of being the first full-length festival performances to be featured on YouTube. Relive some amazing Noise Pop shows courtesy of Wolfgang’s Vault, YouTube and Noise Pop.

Checkout the concerts on the Noise Pop YouTube Channel Here →
 

Thanks for the memories!

posted: March 6, 2009, 8:29 pm

It is with bittersweet tears that we bid goodnight to another Noise Pop Festival. Our 17th Noise Pop has come to a wonderfully chaotic rock ending with Les Savy Fav at Mezzanine this past Sunday night, closing out six nights of exceptional music, films and indie culture. This year was amazing thanks to the bands, visual artists, venues, filmmakers, designers, sponsors, promotional partners and of course, you for making it out to all the shows, parties, Industry Noise, Pop ‘N’ Shop, our awesome happy hours at Benders, art openings and film screenings from Noise Pop 2009.

You can relive all your Noise Pop '09 memories captured here by our own Noise Pop shutterbugs (Peter Ellenby, Liliana Aranda, Shoka Shafiee, Debra Zeller, Charlie Homo, Susanna Martinez, Matt Seuferer, Sheila Menezes, Heather Bernard and Cameron Platt), all of whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude. Be sure to tag your own photos "noisepop" on Flickr and we may add them to our galleries!

Noise Pop - Day 6

posted: March 1, 2009, 1:15 pm

Break out the tissues, indeed it is the last day of Noise Pop 2009. No Age headline a rainy Sunday matinee at Bottom Of The Hill and Les Savy Fav closes the festival with an exciting show at Mezzanine tonight. Our film festival also comes to a bittersweet end with Loki and Night Flight: Born Again at A.T.A. The Art Of Noise Pop show at Minibar continues through March 4th and Lauren Dukoff's Family show continues through March 7th. If you miss Noise Pop 17 already, check out the Noise Pop YouTube channel for exclusive full length Deerhunter and Ra Ra Riot concerts from this year's festival and Port O'Brien from Noise Pop 2008. Thank you to everyone for making this year's festival such an incredible experience and we'll see you next year!
 

Noise Pop Day 5

posted: February 28, 2009, 12:04 pm

Our Pop 'n' Shop returns today at The Verdi Club, come down and check out great items from local designers, have a drink. Then it's time for our first matinee show of this year's festival at with The Matches at Bottom of The Hill. The film fest continues with Seven Signs and I Need That Record. Themselves are headlining a free in-store at the Apple Store downtown and then our Benders Noise Pop Happy Hours conclude with Three Ring Records and Social Imprints presenting Music For Animals, Aim Low Kid and Audio Send Out starting at 4 PM. Tonight starts with A.C. Newman at The Independent, Portugal. The Man at Cafe Du Nord, the San Francisco debut of Clues at The Rickshaw Stop, Sholi's album release party at Bottom Of The Hill and a special co-headline with Flosstradamus and N.A.S.A at Mezzanine. Go see some Noise Pop!
 

Noise Pop Day 4

posted: February 27, 2009, 2:56 pm

Noise Pop 17 Weekend is upon us and today we started things early with the first installment of Industry Noise, including speakers Fat Mike, Bob Mould and Lou Barlow as well as other music and technology panels. Tonight's musical festivities start with another awesome Noise Pop Happy Hour at Benders hosted by The Bay Bridged, who are also awesomely providing comprehensive coverage of this year's festival, and featuring Maus Haus, Sugar & Gold and Tempo No Tempo. Ra Ra Riot play a sold out show at The Independent, Dear And the Headlights are headlining Bottom Of The Hill, The Morning Benders and Submarines join forces for a great co-headline at Slim's, Port O'Brien headline Cafe Du Nord and St. Vincent will be at the Great American Music The Art of Noise Pop featuring work by Noise Pop photographers and poster artists is also showcased tonight at Minibar. The Noise Pop Film Festival also continues with Agile Mobile Hostile and Gogo Bordello Non-Stop at ATA.
 

Noise Pop 2009 - Day 3

posted: February 26, 2009, 11:57 am

We are almost at the middle point of our 17th annual Noise Pop Festival. Yesterday was another day of great shows, our original group art show opening and the kick-off of our film series an guest appearance by John Vanderslice at the solo Mountain Goats show at the Swedish American Hall. John was not performing but was instead, serving drinks with The Bay Bridged folks. There is talk that John may make a repeat appearance at tonight's sold out Thao Nguyen show so look for him if you're thirsty. Day 3 kicks off with another Noise Pop Happy Hour at Benders, hosted by Indie Pop Rocks on SomaFM with Scissors For Lefty, Picture Atlantic and Man/Miracle. Our film fest continues with Of All The Things and Largo. Tonight's shows include Kool Keith at Mezzanine, Thee Oh Sees at Café Du Nord, From Monument To Masses at Bottom of the Hill, Goblin Cock at The Rickshaw Stop, Martha Wainwright at Slim's and of course, Josh Ritter performing with a string quartet at the Great American Music Hall. Scroll down on this page for The Bay Bridged's continuing daily coverage of Noise Pop 2009. See you tonight!
 

Noise Pop 2009 - Day 2

posted: February 25, 2009, 1:23 pm

SF's own music, art and film festival continues tonight with Stephen Malkmus at the Great American Music Hall; the launch of the film festival with Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison and Ashes Of American Flags at The Roxie; Noise Pop Happy Hour at Benders hosted by Lower Class Revolt featuring The Aimless Never Miss, The Sleepover Disaster and Evacuee; the third installment of our art show Sights Of Sounds at Park Life with works by Mark Mothersbaugh, Alissa Anderson, John Vanderslice, Jesse Michaels and others; The Mountain Goats solo, Sleepy Sun at Bottom Of The Hill; French Kicks at The Independent and Matt Costa at Slim's. Make sure to check out coverage of Noise Pop 2009 Day 1.

Noise Pop 17 Starts Now!

posted: February 24, 2009, 3:40 pm

The 17th annual Noise Pop Festival, presented in part by Wolfgang’s Vautl, begins tonight in San Francisco with a free opening night party at Mezzanine, a special Antony and the Johnsons show and an installment of City Arts & Lectures’ Talking Music Series with John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats in conversation with author Tobias Wolff – and that’s just the first night.

Noise Pop 2009 headliners include legendary singer / songwriter Bob Mould, Stephen Malkmus, Josh Ritter (solo with a string quartet), the Mountain Goats (solo), A.C. Newman, Sleepy Sun, French Kicks, Matt Costa, Thao Nguyen, Martha Wainright, Goblin Cock, From Monument to Masses, Thee Oh Sees, Kool Keith, Mike Relm, St Vincent, The Morning Benders, The Submarines, Ra Ra Riot, Dear And The Headlights, Port O’Brien, The Matches, Themselves, Portugal. The Man, Clues, Sholi, Flosstradamus, N.A.S.A., No Age and Les Savy Fav. Noise Pop is the West Coast’s premiere independent celebration of music, film and art, beginning today, February 24 and continuing through March 1, 2009 at venues throughout San Francisco, CA.

Industry Noise will feature an opening keynote conversation with Fat Mike from the successful punk band NOFX and label Fat Wreck Chords. The closing keynote will be a special conversation between Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) and Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar). Industry Noise will also include panel discussions that encourage conversation between the digital music industries and the artists that are forging new terrain through its opportunities.

In total, over 100 of the best independent bands out right now will take to the stage at more than 40 events. Noise Pop also includes a film festival, gallery art openings, and “Pop ‘n’ Shop” – Noise Pop’s take on the local indie designer trunk sale and rock poster show.

Noise Pop Festival Badges are sold out but tickets to individual shows are still available.

Noise Pop on Live 105 Soundcheck this Sunday!

posted: February 20, 2009, 5:15 pm

Tune in to Soundcheck with Aaron Axelson on Live 105.3 this Sunday, February 22nd from 8 to 10 pm for the Soundcheck Noise Pop Overthrow Special with special guests Jordan Kurland and Kevin Arnold from Noise Pop. Kevin and Jordan will be spinning songs from artists who will be performing at this year’s festival and talking with Aaron about what festival-goers have in store for them next week, as well as giving away a pair of festival badges to one lucky listener, so tune in this Sunday to Live 105 on 105.3 FM.

Wente Pairs Wine With Noise Pop Artists

posted: February 20, 2009, 3:48 pm

You know that feeling you get when you hear a song that moves you and that tickles your inner being? Ever had a sip of wine that was like a full body massage? Perhaps both at the same time? With Discover the Wine, Discover the Music, our winemaker pal Karl pairs Wente Vineyards' finest with the music that he hopes will become the soundtrack to the best times in your life. We invite you to have a glass (or two...) with us at Noise Pop Happy Hours and the Swedish American Hall.


CHECK OUT THE PAIRINGS FOR THE SWEDISH AMERICAN HALL AT NOISE POP 09!

WEDNESDAY:

Mountain Goats. John Darnielle is like your favorite cashmere sweater-- the one that has a few holes, but you love & wear it no matter-- classic, yet 100% one-of-a-kind. Our Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon and Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc are both classic varietals of the Bordeaux.  The Sauvignon Blanc has crisp acidity and a peppy minerality, with distinct floral and citrus aromas.  The Cabernet Sauvignon has good structure and weight; the solid, but not overwhelming  tannins carry the classic aromas of cassis, anise, and vanilla from the oak aging. Like your favorite Mountain Goats song-- if you can pick just one...

PAIRING RED: Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
PAIRING WHITE: Wente Vineyards Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc

Papercuts.  A 'mysterious' feel was in the air when listening to Papercuts…like there was more beneath the surface.  The vocals are delicate and have a sensual nature.  The Sandstone Merlot is exactly that, with mellow tannins and a silky mouthfeel that allow for the flavors of this wine to reign supreme, with a floral note and plum and cedar.  The Morning Fog Chardonnay has great aromas of apple and pear with a lean minerality, all the while with aromas of graham and vanilla and butterscotch hanging out below the 'surface'.

PAIRING RED: Wente Vineyards Sandstone Merlot
PAIRING WHITE: Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay

THURSDAY:
 
Thao Nguyen.  This music is definitely happy with lots of bright notes and leaves you invigorated.  The Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and refreshing and the floral, white peach, and citrus flavors dance on your tongue like the peppy guitar and uplifting vocals.

PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc

David Dondero. Solid Americana rock…like a solid Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.  David's voice manages to sound both familiar & completely his own;  the Southern Hills Cabernet is the same…Cabernet Sauvignon grown in California's coastal regions is familiar to all wine drinkers, but this wine has characteristics that set it apart from the pack.
 
PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon

Sean Smith.  Smooth guitar licks with seamless changes and different picking styles, incorporating acoustic and electric…reminds me of the Sandstone Merlot with the seamless integration of the of the dark plum, forest floor, and cedar.  Further, the Merlot has a structure that is silky, like most of Sean's licks.

PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Sandstone Merlot

Colossal Yes. These songs have incredible structure; the piano is prevalent throughout, but there are always other instruments, be it brass, chimes, guitar, or effects.  In the Morning Fog Chardonnay, the structure is the fruit flavors and minerality that comes from Livermore Valley Chardonnay; the oak flavors and hint of butterscotch are the other instruments.  Everything works!

PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay

SATURDAY:
 
Bob Mould.  It's hard to say something about Bob Mould that hasn't already been said. Luckily, I escape the threat of redundancy by getting to pair him with one of our wines. Without a doubt, it's our Southern Hills Cab. He is truly an  American treasure, whose body of work continually influences  artists of every generation. I would like to think that this Cabernet will have the same staying power as Zen Arcade.

PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon

Mark Eitzel.  The song Sleeping Beauty with the vocals and strings working together reminded me of the Morning Fog Chardonnay—the flavors of the barrel fermentation and the fruit and the sur lie aging come together in a cool harmony.

PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay

Donovan Quinn. His moody, quietly confessional music wraps around you with its warmth. A simple and moving soundtrack to watch the sunset while enjoying a glass of our Sandstone Merlot.

PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Sandstone Merlot

Jason Finazzo.  There's a raw familiarity to Jason's voice. Whether it's fronting local hero's 'The Naysayers' or the rootsy music of his alter-ego 'Secoundcousins', you can't help but be impressed by his passion.  His humor and bracing honesty shine through, like the upbeat Sauvignon Blanc's bright fruit and minerality.

PAIRING: Wente Vineyards Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc

http://www.wentevineyards.com/discover

Fat Mike Keynote Speaker for Industry Noise

posted: February 18, 2009, 4:57 pm

Noise Pop 2009 will mark the debut of “Industry Noise,” a one-day conference that looks at independent music, technology, touring and the transforming industry. The event takes place Friday, February 27, 2009 at The Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. 

Industry Noise presents a conversation with Fat Mike (NOFX, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes). Fat Mike and his wife Erin also run one of the most successful independent labels of all time, Fat Wreck Chords. For almost two decades, the label has put its roster of bands first and foremost, and sold millions of records without the assistance of major labels.

In addition, Industry Noise will include a special keynote conversation between Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) and Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar). Confirmed panelists for the day include David Hyman, CEO, MOG; artist Penelope Houston; Jordan Kurland, Zeitgeist Artist Management; Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA; David Katznelson, President, Birdman Recording Group; Corey Denis, VP Digital Marketing, reepandsow; Brian Archer, Railer Entertainment; Aaron Axelson, Music Director, Live 105; Nancy Miller, Wired Magazine; Owen Seitel, Idell & Seitel; Greg Werckman, Ipecac Recordings, Greg Saunier, Deerhoof, with more to be announced.

For more information or to register for this event, click here.

Win Noise Pop Show Tickets from Flavorwire

posted: February 18, 2009, 4:54 pm

Flavorwire wants to know your most hilarious, audacious, and/or embarrassing act of music fandom and are willing to give a few lucky folks tickets to see Kool Keith and Mike Relm, St. Vincent, or Flosstradamus and NASA at Noise Pop 2009. All you have to do is write your music fandom story and publish it as a comment on the Flavorwire contest post by 10 p.m. this Sunday, February 22nd. Enter to win here.

Zipcar and the Noise Pop Festival - Perfect Together

posted: February 18, 2009, 4:53 pm

Zipcar, it's wheels when you want them.  Zipcars are conveniently parked all over the city, near where you live, work and play.  Drive them by the hour or the day.  Just reserve online, walk to the car, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive.  I's like owning a car without the headaches and costs.  Choose from MINIs, hybrids, trucks and more.  Includes gas and insurance, and every reservation comes with 180 free miles per day.  

And special for Noise Pop fans!  You can join Zipcar for only $25/year at www.zipcar.com/noisepop

Enter promo code SF25 to redeem $25 in free driving!

There’s Still Time To Buy A Badge

posted: February 18, 2009, 4:47 pm

Next Tuesday, Noise Pop 2009 kicks off into high gear with a free opening night party at Mezzanine, a special Antony and the Johnsons show and an extra-special installment of City Arts & Lectures’ Talking Music Series with John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats in conversation with author Tobias Wolff – and that’s just the first night.

If you are considering buying a

, there are a limited number still available and they definitely are a good deal if you plan on attending numerous shows during the festival. Badges also get you into any Noise Pop show

. Individual shows are selling out quickly and if you don’t have tickets, a Noise Pop Badge is the only way you can get in with the one rule being you must arrive within 60 minutes after the venue doors open. Noise Pop badgeholders are also invited to our exclusive VIP reception before the Opening Night Party which will include an exclusive DJ set from

(The Postal Service, Dntel). Check out the complete

and

.

Noise Pop Film Screening Q and As with the Filmmakers

posted: February 11, 2009, 2:16 pm

During the Noise Pop Film Festival screenings, we’ll be including special Q and A sessions with the filmmakers. Directory Jody Lambert will be on hand after the screening of Of All The Things. Brendan Toller, director of I Need That Record will conduct a Q and A after the film continuing the discussion of the plight of the independent record store. Filmmakers Brendan Canty (Fugazi) and Christopher Green, will be at the special screening of Wilco’s concert film, Ashes Of American Flags. Director Andrew van Baal will do a special introduction to his film, Largo. Directors Tricia Todd and Eric Matthies will take questions after their film, Agile Mobile, Hostile. And we are very pleased to announce that photographer Jim Marshall and Folsom Prison Museum Director (and former guard) Jim Brown will be at the screening of Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison to answer questions and discuss the historic concert. Check the Noise Pop 2009 Festival schedule for information on these film screenings and to purchase advance tickets.

Tickets to Select Shows on Sale at Aquarius Records

posted: February 11, 2009, 2:12 pm

Tickets to Noise Pop shows at The Great American Music Hall and Slim’s are on sale from the Noise Pop website (along with individual tickets to other NP shows) but if you prefer to buy tickets in person, you can also purchase tickets at Aquarius Records, located at 1055 Valencia Street. Aquarius Records is selling tickets to Noise Pop shows at The Great American Music Hall (including the Stephen Malkmus and St. Vincent shows) and Slim’s (Matt Costa, Martha Wainwright, The Morning Benders & The Submarines). Make sure you pick up your Noise Pop tickets next time you stop in at Aquarius Records, San Francisco’s oldest and the best record store for cool, weird and wonderful music.

Noise Pop 2009 Pull-out guide in next week’s SF Weekly

posted: February 10, 2009, 11:18 am

SF Weekly is Noise Pop’s local print media partner and will be producing a special Noise Pop 2009 pull-out section in the February 18 issue. This handy guide will include the complete Noise Pop 2009 schedule and other important information on this year’s festival. Make sure to pick up a copy of the SF Weekly and plan which Noise Pop shows, movies, art openings and other events you want to make sure not to miss!

Ride Share to Noise Pop 2009 with PickupPal

posted: February 10, 2009, 11:14 am

 Interested in ride sharing to Noise Pop 09 Festival shows? Sign up here for an account and become a member of a growing and dynamic community. It is free to join and to use. PickupPal members can track the number of rides they have given or taken and the number of miles they have traveled via ride sharing and the Noise Pop Festival can keep track of the amount of carbon emissions we have collectively reduced as a result! Help us help the planet!

Noise Pop 2009 Art Events

posted: February 10, 2009, 11:07 am

Noise Pop 2009 will play host to a number of art events, running concurrently with the festival, that explore the relationship between music and visual art. This year we are featuring Lauren Dukoff's photos of Devendra Banhart and friends, a retrospective of Noise Pop art and a group show with Mark Mothersbaugh, Joseph Arthur and many more.

The Art of Noise Pop - January 29 Thru March 4, 2009
A Retrospective of Festival Posters, Photography and Design
Mini Bar, 837 Divisadero St, SF, CA

The Noise Pop Festival and Mini Bar are proud to announce the first installment of "The Art of Noise Pop - A Retrospective of Festival Posters, Photos and Design".  The show will feature past festival posters and photography, as well as works of art by well-known visual artists that have created the festivals fresh and whimsical designs each year. 

Participating Artists and Photographers include – Lil Tuffy, Jay Howell, Bill Swanson, Peter Ellenby, Jesse LeDoux, Charlie Homo, Julie Zielinski, Julie Schuchard, Matt Seuferer, Shoka Shafiee, Amy Thompson, Sheila Menezes, and Jeanne Ellenby.


Family - February 20 Thru March 7, 2009
Photographs by Lauren Dukoff
Eleanor Harwood Gallery, 1295 Alabama Street, SF, CA

Opening: February 20th, 7:00 pm

For many years, Lauren Dukoff has been photographing close friend and musician Devendra Banhart and an extended, loose-knit international family of artists who share inspiration variously from folk, Tropicalia, and each other, as well as a range of other musical influences. Dukoff's striking portraits and candid images depict Banhart, Joanna Newsom, Bat for Lashes, Feathers, Espers, Vetiver, Bert Jansch, Vashti Bunyan, and many others individually and together, in performance and more private spaces. Complementing the photographs will be artwork by musicians Banhart, Matteah Baim, Jon Beasley (of Hecuba), Adam Tullie and more.

Chronicle Books will release Family, Photographs by Lauren Dukoff, in July 2009.


Sights of Sounds - February 25 Thru March 4, 2009
Works of art from the music community
Park Life, 220 Clement Street, SF, CA

Opening: February 25, 7-10 pm

Noise Pop and Park Life are proud to present our third annual group show featuring orignal fine art created by members of the music community. This year’s show features an eclectic line up of musicians that make art.  Confirmed thus far: Alissa Anderson, Joseph Arthur, Bianca Casady (CocoRosie), Harrison Haynes (Les Savy Fav), Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy), Nate Manny (Murder City Devils), Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), Sara Sanger (The New Trust), Hank Shocklee (Bomb Squad, Public Enemy), Paul Miller (DJ Spooky), and John Vanderslice.

Noise Pop 2009 Festival Line-Up Finalized

posted: February 3, 2009, 11:19 am

All of us here at NP HQ are pleased to announce the final performer line-up for the 2009 Noise Pop Festival which includes headliners Antony and the Johnsons, Deerhunter, Stephen Malkmus, Josh Ritter (solo with a string quartet), the Mountain Goats (solo), Bob Mould, A.C. Newman, Sleepy Sun, French Kicks, Matt Costa, Thao Nguyen, Martha Wainright, Goblin Cock, From Monument to Masses, Thee Oh Sees, Kool Keith, Mike Relm, St Vincent, The Morning Benders, The Submarines, Ra Ra Riot, Dear And The Headlights, Port O’Brien, The Matches, Themselves, Portugal. The Man, Clues, Sholi, Flosstradamus, N.A.S.A., No Age and Les Savy Fav.

In total, over 100 of the best independent bands out right now will take to the stage at more than 40 events. Check out the complete list of performers here . As you should already know, Noise Pop 2009 also includes a film festival, gallery art openings and “Pop ‘n’ Shop” – Noise Pop’s take on the local indie designer trunk sale and rock poster show.

Lou Barlow & Bob Mould give Industry Noise Keynote

posted: February 3, 2009, 10:56 am

Industry Noise, a one-day conference that looks at independent music, technology, touring and the transforming industry, will feature a special keynote conversation between Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) and Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar). This one of a kind discussion between two of of independent music’s most enduring personalities is part of a program that includes panels that encourage conversation between the digital music industries and the artists that are forging new terrain through its opportunities.
 
Other confirmed panelists include David Hyman, CEO, MOG; artist Penelope Houston; Jordan Kurland, Zeitgeist Artist Management; Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA; David Katznelson, President, Birdman Recording Group; Corey Denis, VP Digital Marketing, reepandsow; Brian Archer, Railer Entertainment; Aaron Axelson, Music Director, Live 105; Nancy Miller, Wired Magazine; Owen Seitel, Idell & Seitel; Greg Werckman, Ipecac Recordings, Greg Saunier, Deerhoof, with more to be announced. 
 
Industry Noise is a joint venture between Noise Pop and the Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, an annual gathering of music and technology professionals that brings those industries together for "Music. Technology. Cocktails."

To learn more about the conference or to register click here.

Important note about Badges

posted: January 29, 2009, 5:29 pm

If you have already purchased a Noise Pop 2009 Festival Badge, your badge includes admission to see Antony and the Johnsons. If you have not yet purchased a badge but were planning to and want to attend this special opening night show, you must act by January 31, 2009. Due to overwhelming demand for this show and festival badges, starting February 1st Noise Pop 2009 Festival Badges will NOT include admission to the Antony and the Johnsons show.

Please note: This show and Industry Noise are the only events with restrictions for badge holders. A badge grants you entrance to every other Noise Pop event.

BUY A BADGE →

OurStage Channel Winners for Noise Pop 2009

posted: January 29, 2009, 5:28 pm

The Noise Pop staff has been tenaciously reviewing over 250 Channel submissions and 450 EPK submissions from OurStage over the past few months - Whew! Thanks so much to all of the bands for your interest in being a part of the Noise Pop Festival. We've discovered so many great artists and were reminded of so many we already love that our hearts were broken when we ran out of slots.  Noise Pop partner, OurStage, was our official music submission website for the 2009 Noise Pop Festival.  OurStage is a music discovery site and home for emerging artists to have access to career-changing opportunities and for artists and fans to check out and rate new music.  Fans helped us discover excellent up and coming bands that we considered for Noise Pop 2009.  We are also featuring some of our favorite OurStage bands on our website and in the Noise Pop New Music Podcast. So, if your ears are burning, we just might be listening to you! It’s free to enter and the potential rewards could be life changing beyond playing Noise Pop.  

And here they are formally…

XLR8R & Terrorbird Party @ Apple Store

posted: January 29, 2009, 5:27 pm

Noise Pop pals Terrorbird and XLR8R will present a special free Noise Pop Day Party on Saturday February 28 from 2 – 6 pm at the downtown San Francisco Apple Store, featuring Themselves, Rainbow Arabia, Yoni Wolf (from Why?) and Boy In Static.

Call Noise Pop @ 415 202 5315

posted: January 29, 2009, 5:26 pm

Get official Festival updates on your phone (& via the web) - powered by SayNow! In the weeks leading up to the festival we'll be leaving exclusive recorded messages and text updates with all the latest info about festival artists, venues, tickets, special events, and more! You can also leave messages for us and other Noise Pop fans. Call the official Noise Pop SayNow phone number at 415 – 202 - 5315 to sign up.

For more information about SayNow & Noise Pop visit saynow.com/noisepop.

The Bay Bridged Has Noise Pop 2009 Covered

posted: January 29, 2009, 5:25 pm

Bay Area Indie Music website and Noise Pop partner, The Bay Bridged, is planning another year of extensive coverage of the Noise Pop Festival with live reviews, photos and interviews that showcase the excellent national and local performers. The Bay Bridged will provide exclusive daily news, videos, live-blogging, podcasts and other great content leading up to and throughout this year’s 17th annual Noise Pop Festival all of which can be found exclusively on our festival site as well as at The Bay Bridged.

Stop By the Noise Pop 2009 Happy Hours @ Benders

posted: January 29, 2009, 5:25 pm

Join the Noise Pop crew for pre-event Happy Hours at Benders (on the corner of 19th and South Van Ness), presented by one of San Francisco's favorites - Fernet-Branca. Hosted by valued Noise Pop pals, Lower Class Revolt, Indie Pop Rocks on SomaFM, The Bay Bridged, Three Ring Records and Social Imprints, our 17th annual Noise Pop Headquarters is perfect for some great early evening live music and DJs.

Come on down from 5-8pm on Wednesday February 25th, Thursday February 26th, Friday February 27 and Saturday from 4 - 7 pm.

Wednesday, February 25th
Noise Pop Happy Hour Presented By Fernet-Branca
Hosted by Lower Class Revolt
Live Performances by The Sleepover Disaster, Evacuee
Benders 5 - 8 PM

Thursday, February 26th
Noise Pop Happy Hour Presented By Fernet-Branca
Hosted by Indie Pop Rocks on SomaFM
Live Performances by Scissors For Lefty, Picture Atlantic, Man/Miracle
Benders 5 - 8 PM

Friday, February 27th
Noise Pop Happy Hour Presented By Fernet-Branca
Hosted by The Bay Bridged
Live Performances by T.B.A.
Benders 5 - 8 PM

Saturday, February 26th
Noise Pop Happy Hour Presented by Three Ring Records and Social Imprints
Hosted by Three Ring Records and Social Imprints
Live Performances by Music for Animals, Aim Low Kid, Audio Out Send
Benders 4 – 7 PM

Deerhunter to Open Noise Pop 2009

posted: January 28, 2009, 2:54 pm

Noise Pop is pleased to unveil plans for Noise Pop 2009’s opening night party. Held at the Mezzanine on February 24th, the event, which is presented in conjunction with Toyota Matrix, Filter Magazine and ASCAP, features live music, art, DJs and a very special live performance by Deerhunter. This 21+ event will be free for all Noise Pop Festival Badge-holders with an extremely limited number of additional tickets offered to the general public via online RSVP. Click here to get your name on the list. Local artist Lifolee will also perform. In addition, there will be drink specials, live video art, custom screen-printing, and of course free ice cream courtesy of Ice Cream Man.

The Art of Noise Pop - January 29 Thru March 4, 2009

posted: January 21, 2009, 8:46 pm

The Noise Pop Festival and Mini Bar are proud to announce the first installment of "The Art of Noise Pop - A Retrospective of Festival Posters, Photos and Design".  The show will feature past festival posters and photography, as well as works of art by well-known visual artists that have created the festivals fresh and whimsical designs each year. 

Participating Artists and Photographers include – Lil Tuffy, Jay Howell, Bill Swanson, Peter Ellenby, Jesse LeDoux, Charlie Homo, Julie Zielinski, Julie Schuchard, Matt Seuferer, Shoka Shafiee, Amy Thompson, Sheila Menezes, and Jeanne Ellenby.

Mini Bar is a new cocktail lounge that supports emerging artists in the Bay Area. In close proximity to the Independent, it is a perfect pre-show location for the Noise Pop Festival.

The Art Of Noise Pop
Mini Bar
837 Divisadero St, SF, CA
Opening: january 29, 7:00 pm - 10:00PM
Party: February 27th 5:00 pM - 8:00 PM

Music & Technology Conference, Friday Feb 27, 2009

posted: January 21, 2009, 8:45 pm

Industry Noise, a one-day conference looking at independent music, technology, and the transforming industry, is premiering Friday, February 27, 2009 at this year's Noise Pop Festival. Industry Noise will feature keynote conversations with influential artists and technologists, and panel discussions that encourage conversation between the digital industries and the artists that are forging new terrain through its opportunities.
 
Panels will include "What Happens In Vegas...Gets spun into eternity on the web" about the realities of having a constantly recorded and documented career; "Next Big Thing" which asks if big labels are dinosaurs, why are they still so necessary to build a band to arena level and if it is possible to do so without their involvement, and for "This is you... Online" musicians examine their online identities from their own MySpace page to that song posted by a kid in Iowa of a show that didn't go so well.  In addition, there will be sit down conversations with those that are transforming the industry.
 
Confirmed panelists include Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA; Joyce Williams, artist manager, MIN entertainment; Owen Seitel, Idell & Seitel; Greg Werckman, Ipecac Recordings with more to be announced soon.

Registration for Industry Noise is $75 with a valid student ID and $150 for Industry participants before February 14, 2009. After that the price goes up so act quickly. More information on Industry Noise is available here.
 

The Noise Pop Film Festival Returns

posted: January 21, 2009, 8:44 pm

The Noise Pop Film Festival returns in 2009, focusing on films that embrace and reflect independent music and culture. This year’s program includes “Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison,” “Gogol Bordello Non-Stop: A Gypsy-Punk Documentary,” “Night Flight: Born Again” and many more. Noise Pop Festival badges grant entry to all film screenings and individual tickets are available from the Noise Pop Festival site. Check out the full schedue here.

New Artists, Shows + Tickets & Badges

posted: January 21, 2009, 8:42 pm

Since we last visited your email inbox have added a number of new artists to the 2009 Noise Pop Festival including Kool Keith, Matt Costa, Les Savy Fav, David Dondero, Colossal Yes, Built For The Sea, Mike Relm, The Hooks, The Dead Trees and dozens more as show bills are finalized and new shows are added. We are still busy with a few more surprises to be announced in the coming weeks as we get closer to this year’s 17th annual Noise Pop.

Advance tickets for Noise Pop 2009 shows are available now from Noise Pop and our venue partners. Noise Pop’s online ticket sales are powered by In Ticketing who plant a tree for every ticket sold.

Festival Badges for Noise Pop 2009 are still available at the Noise Pop Shop The price for the badge is $150, and as always the badge will guarantee you admission to each and every action-packed general admission Noise Pop event throughout the week - over 25 rock shows (including any that are sold out), film screenings and an invite for you to our as-yet unannounced opening night party.  They're going fast, so get one soon.  Full details on badge policies and restrictions are at the Noise Pop Shop.

For the latest info stay tuned to the festival site at http://www.noisepop.com/2009.  Shows are starting to sell out rapidly, so make sure to get your badges and tickets soon. If you don't find the tickets you want online, chances are there's still hope if you get them from the venue on the day of the show.
 

Discounted Hotel Rate For Noise Pop 2009

posted: January 13, 2009, 9:23 pm

The Mosser Hotel in San Francisco is returning for the second year as the exclusive Noise Pop Festival hotel partner and offering a special discounted rate from February 24 through March 1st. Located in downtown San Francisco (on 4th Street between Market and Mission) this historic property originally opened in 1913 as the Keystone Hotel, and has offered a delightful experience for Bay Area visitors for almost 100 years. In 1981, Charles W. Mosser purchased the hotel and after an extensive renovation in 2003 renamed it The Mosser. The Mosser offers a unique, carefree culture mixed with the splendor of yester-year. This is apparent in the fusion of Victorian architecture mixed with modern interior design.

If you're traveling to San Francisco for this year's Noise Pop, call 1-800-227-3804 or email reservations@themosser.com

and ask about the “Noise Pop” rate - $59 per night for a standard room and $89 per night for a deluxe room. The Mosser family is a strong supporter of the reforestation of the rainforests, literacy, and various educational projects and donates a portion of hotel proceeds to these charitable efforts.

Artist Confirmations & Initial Schedule

posted: January 13, 2009, 7:14 pm

We are pleased to announce additional headliners and other new event details for Noise Pop 2009. The 17th year of the West Coast’s premiere independent celebration of music, film and art will take place February 24 through March 1, 2009 at venues throughout San Francisco, CA.

Newly announced headliners for Noise Pop 2009 will include legendary singer / songwriter Bob Mould, Les Savy Fav, Thao, Thee Oh Sees, Sleepy Sun, Ra Ra Riot, and From Monument To Masses. The Mountain Goats will also return to Noise Pop in song and conversation as part of a special lecture event, Talking Music, produced in partnership with City Arts & Lectures. These new artists join previously confirmed acts the French Kicks, A.C. Newman, St. Vincent, Martha Wainwright, Broken West, Clues, The Morning Benders, No Age, Josh Ritter (performing solo with a string quartet), The Submarines and Stephen Malkmus' who is performing his first ever solo show in the Bay Area.

Antony and the Johnsons are performing at San Francisco’s beautiful Masonic Center on February 24 as part of Noise Pop 2009. Tickets for this special opening night show go on sale through Ticketmaster on Sunday, January 11. Additional opening night Noise Pop events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Show schedule information and individual tickets for many Noise Pop events will be offered for exclusive presale from the Noise Pop 2009 Festival site, starting Friday, January 8, 2009. The Noise Pop ticket store is powered by partner In Ticketing, with a tree being planted for every ticket sold. Individual tickets will go on sale through all regular venue outlets starting on Sunday, January 11. Noise Pop 2009 Festival badges are still available. Noise Pop Badges grant the owner entry to all general admission Noise Pop Festival events and are priced at $150 each. An early bird 10% discount is being offered until January 12, 2009.

In addition to dozens of live music events, Noise Pop 2009 will include a film festival, gallery art openings, and “Industry Noise” (co-produced with Bandwidth Conference) a single day music industry conference featuring educational panels. Also returning for the fourth year is “Pop ‘n’ Shop” – Noise Pop’s take on the local indie designer trunk sale and rock poster show.

Join OurStage For A Chance To Perform at Noise Pop 2009

posted: January 12, 2009, 5:50 pm

Noise Pop partner OurStage is our official music submission website for the 2009 Noise Pop Festival. We are constantly checking the Noise Pop OurStage channel and artist EPKs to discover excellent up and coming bands that's we're considering for Noise Pop 2009.  So far we have selected Scissors For Lefty plus Kings And Queens for this year's festival.  We are also featuring some of our favorite OurStage bands on our website and in the Noise Pop New Music Podcast. So, if your ears are burning, we just might be listening to you!

OurStage is a music discovery site and home for emerging artists to have access to career-changing opportunities and for artists and fans to check out and rate new music. It’s free to enter and the potential reward (a performance slot at the fest) could be life changing. All you have to do is submit your EPK. As a bonus, you can also enter the Noise Pop 2009 Channel for one of four chances to perform at Noise Pop 2009 in San Francisco!

For more information on submitting an EPK for your music to be considered for Noise Pop 2009 or to enter your band to be compete for a slot on a Noise Pop Festival show visit http://www.ourstage.com/go/noisepop2009

Early Bird Discount Festival Badges On Sale Now

posted: December 10, 2008, 7:21 pm

Noise Pop Festival badges are on sale now. A Noise Pop Badge grant you access to all general admission Noise Pop shows, film screenings, happy hours and other happenings during the festival. Festival badges are a great deal and perfect for dedicated indie music fans who intend to soak up everything that Noise Pop has to offer. In addition, Noise Pop Festival Badges include a complimentary gifts from our Noise Pop sponsors and partners.

Noise Pop Festival Badges are $150 each and right now we are offering a special 10% discount for early bird purchasers. This special offer will expire on January 12, 2009 or while supplies last.

For more information or to purchase a Noise Pop 2009 Badge, click here.

Drop us a line if you have any questions about Noise Pop Badges.