Got a little update the other day, and thought I should clue y'all in to a band that should be on your radar:
OSO CLOSO
Hailing from the Texas side of things, Oso Closo combines the essence of well wrought piano rock with elements of old soul, early Ben Harper, and a funkalicious jive that makes for an irresistable moment of head bob along the way. Here are some comments by some greater linguists than I.
“Oso Closo is remarkable. These people can write, arrange, sing and play in a league that only a few get to - with a lot of hard work and talent... Their skills blow me away. I especially like the sound of Adrian's voice and how the guitars can sometimes go off into the land of Brian May from 'Queen.' It's all kind of a mind blower. Check 'em out.”-Jim Heath, aka The Reverend Horton Heat"
A very original rock band with insanely good musicians ...intelligent songwriting... soulful vocals; lots of rock; incredible guitar playing..."-Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer)
“Oso Closo proves that everything really is bigger in Texas. Their lush string arrangements and massive guitar solos are almost as big as burly front man Adrian Hulet's beard... They are able to tastefully meld the piano singer-songwriter and indie-rock string section with face-melting Guitar Hero extravagance."-NPR's Open Mic, August 6, 2007
That's some pretty dope street cred, ya hear? So check it out; Oso is coming to a venue near you on their Fall 2009 Tour
SAT SEPT 12 - FORT WORTH, TX - WOODY'S TAVERNw/ Shurmanhttp://www.woodystaverntexas.com
THUR SEPT 17 - Denton, TX - Boiler Roomw/ Ha Ha Tonka and Maycon Greyson. doors 8 show 10.http://www.theboilerroomdenton.com/
FRI SEPT 18 - Lewisville, TX - T's Bar and Grill9 pm. No cover.http://www.myspace.com/tsbarandgrill
SAT SEPT 19 - Tulsa, OK - FlyTrap Music Hall9 pm.http://www.flytrapmusichall.com/
SUN SEPT 20 - Lenexa, KS - Jerry's Bait Shop9 pm.http://www.jerrysbaitshop.net/home.asp
Mon Sept 21 - Lee's Summit, MO - Jerry's Bait Shop9 pm.http://www.jerrysbaitshop.net/home.asp
THUR SEPT 24 - MaDison, WI - Frequencyw/ Richard Lloyd. 9 pm.http://madisonfrequency.com/
FRI SEPT 25 - MILWAUKEE, WI - MIRIMAR THEATERw/ Rosemary's Garden. 8pmhttp://www.themiramartheatre.com/home/
SAT SEPT 26 - Chicago, IL - Reggie'sw/ The Innocent. 9 pm.http://www.reggieslive.com/musicjoint/
TUE SEPT 29 - Champaign, IL - The Iron PostEARLY SHOW! - 7 PMhttp://www.theironpost.com/
THUR OCT 1 - Lexington, KY - The Green Lantern9 pm.http://www.myspace.com/greenlanternbar
FRI OCT 2 - Murfreesboro, TN - Club 5279 pm.http://www.myspace.com/club527
TUE, OCT 6 - CHATTANOOGA, TN - JJ'S BOHEMIA9 pm.http://www.myspace.com/jjsbohemia
FRI, OCT 9 - SHREVEPORT, LA - ELDORADO CASINO9 pm.http://www.eldoradoshreveport.com/entertainment/schedule.aspx
THUR OCT 15 - Bryan, TX - Rock The Republic Festivalhttp://rocktherepublic.com/
FRI OCT 16 - Bryan, TX - Rock The Republic Festivalhttp://rocktherepublic.com/
SAT OCT 17 - Bryan, TX - Rock The Republic Festivalhttp://rocktherepublic.com/
And for one last "taste" of what these boys are all about, check out their WINNING Chipotle burrito presentation video! Congratulations guys!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Nose Knows Supports...
Chicago Dance Marathoner's unite!
CHICAGO Dance Marathon
While I may be man's best friend, even "man" likes to help out others occasionally. Coming up on March 6th, 2010, CHICAGO is going to have its first DANCE MARATHON. Here's a little comment from their website:
On March 6, 2010 Chicago will be the host of the first-ever Urban Dance Marathon. Hundreds of local young professionals will gather at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place for one day to participate in a life changing experience, complete with the opportunity to meet the children and families treated by Children’s Memorial Hospital and the beneficiaries of the funds raised by CHICAGO Dance Marathon.The funds raised by CHICAGO Dance Marathon will benefit the greatest needs at Children’s Memorial Hospital, which have traditionally included Charity Care, Advocacy, Patient & Family Services and Pediatric Research.With your help we hope to make CHICAGO Dance Marathon one of Chicago’s biggest and most successful philanthropic events.
CHICAGO Dance Marathon
For those of you that don't know, Dance Marathon is an event set up by Children's Miracle Network (also famous for that nifty Make a Wish thingamajig) in which a participant, or Dancer, stays on their feet for a long period of time in support of children battling life threatening conditions. Events can run from 8 hours, to 36 hours, and beyond in an attempt to allow Dancer's to empathize with these children. Dancers raise donations for the hours that they dance, and these funds are donated to a regional Children's Memorial Hospital, where those funds can be used for anything from treatment, to family support, to providing diversions for the children.
Needless to say, this should turn out to be an INCREDIBLY fun event, and I highly encourage you readers to get your hindquarters on the dance floor for these kids.
The Nose Knows will be there, and I'll certainly be "sniffing" for you.
CHICAGO Dance Marathon
CHICAGO Dance Marathon
While I may be man's best friend, even "man" likes to help out others occasionally. Coming up on March 6th, 2010, CHICAGO is going to have its first DANCE MARATHON. Here's a little comment from their website:
On March 6, 2010 Chicago will be the host of the first-ever Urban Dance Marathon. Hundreds of local young professionals will gather at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place for one day to participate in a life changing experience, complete with the opportunity to meet the children and families treated by Children’s Memorial Hospital and the beneficiaries of the funds raised by CHICAGO Dance Marathon.The funds raised by CHICAGO Dance Marathon will benefit the greatest needs at Children’s Memorial Hospital, which have traditionally included Charity Care, Advocacy, Patient & Family Services and Pediatric Research.With your help we hope to make CHICAGO Dance Marathon one of Chicago’s biggest and most successful philanthropic events.
CHICAGO Dance Marathon
For those of you that don't know, Dance Marathon is an event set up by Children's Miracle Network (also famous for that nifty Make a Wish thingamajig) in which a participant, or Dancer, stays on their feet for a long period of time in support of children battling life threatening conditions. Events can run from 8 hours, to 36 hours, and beyond in an attempt to allow Dancer's to empathize with these children. Dancers raise donations for the hours that they dance, and these funds are donated to a regional Children's Memorial Hospital, where those funds can be used for anything from treatment, to family support, to providing diversions for the children.
Needless to say, this should turn out to be an INCREDIBLY fun event, and I highly encourage you readers to get your hindquarters on the dance floor for these kids.
The Nose Knows will be there, and I'll certainly be "sniffing" for you.
CHICAGO Dance Marathon
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