MAY 2008: SHAWN'S LONDON SHOW SELL OUT!
We extremely pleased to announce that Shawn's debut London show at Halfmoon Putney is SOLD OUT!! Thanks for all your support and if you were lucky enough to grab a ticket then see you there!
Tickets still available for:
5th May - The
Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh SCOTLAND
6th May - Medicine
Bar (Factory Club), Birmingham ENGLAND w/Steve
Gerrard
7th May - N.C.E.M.,
York ENGLAND No support...all Shawn!
8th May - Halfmoon Putney, London ENGLAND w/Dan
Glendining SOLD OUT!
9th May - The
Folk House, Bristol ENGLAND w/Daniel
Coughlan
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS HI-RES TOUR POSTER, TAKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL COPY SHOP AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!
FEBRUARY 2008: NEW SHAWN SMITH ALBUM
Brad vocalist Shawn Smith will be releasing his new album, The Diamond Hand, in early March on the indie label Sound vs Silence.
Check out Shawn's webpage for further details.
DECEMBER 2007: BRAD & BARACK OBAMA
Amid legions of secret service and security, the possible new US President takes time out to pose with the guys at the Generation Obama event in Seattle last Tuesday.
Brad played a brief set which included Buttercup, Every Whisper, Screen, Deportee (by Woody Guthrie) and Mind Your Own Business (by Hank Williams).
Check out Barack's Seattle speech. YouTube clip 1 | clip 2 | clip 3 | clip 4
DECEMBER 2007: BRAD FOR BARACK OBAMA 2008
Generation Obama Event at The Showbox in SoDo - 11th December 2007
Join Senator Barack
Obama with Special Musical Guests: Brad and Billy Joe & the Dusty
45's. Contribution Level: $100
The Showbox, 1700 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA.
DECEMBER 2007: JEREMY TOBACK - IT'S A BIG WORLD
Brad member Jeremy Toback and Renee Stahl's self-titled project have just released their first video from their album 'It's a Big World'.
It all started with a simple idea, really: to make kids' music that adults could enjoy, not just tolerate - a collection of original songs for parents who appreciate the likes of Jack Johnson, Nick Drake, and Aimee Mann. The result is a treasure chest of luminous harmonies and sophisticated lullabies. Quiet time music for the whole family to enjoy together.
Here's the song 'Night Mantra' performed live...
From the moment Renee and Jeremy became a duo there musical energy has almost been palpable. The title track on 'It's a Big World' came to Jeremy on a walk with his 1-year-old son, Ezra - after wondering what life would be like through his eyes. And Renee crafted her haunting and minimalist lullaby, Powder Blue, out of her own meditations on motherhood before becoming one herself.
The duo vowed not to be afraid to let the odd minor key shade a little dark into the album's sunny canvas, and to have fun with their lyrics without straying from the underlying positive message.
Check out their Renee and Jeremy's website or Facebook profile for more details.
NOVEMBER 2007: BRAD FORUM IS BACK
After a long absence and with Brad back in action, we've brought the forum back.
OCTOBER 2007: REHEARSALS
Brad is rehearsing a set of old favorites and some new tunes ahead of the October shows in New York and Seattle.
OCTOBER 2007: SURPRISE SEATTLE SHOW
Brad will be playing a short set at High Dive this Wednesday October 10th, at 7pm sharp. This impromptu performance has to end at 8pm sharp. Entry is £5 on the door. No advance tickets will be available so get there EARLY.
High Dive, 513 N 36th, Seattle.
OCTOBER 2007: BRAD TO PLAY EXTRA SHOW IN NEW YORK!
As a 'warm-up' to the HDSA benefit show on the 17th October Brad will be playing on the 16th October at the Highline Ballroom in New York. This venue is located at 431 W 16th St New York, NY 10011 (between 9th and 10th Ave). Telephone: (212) 414-5994. Tickets $10 from Ticketweb - Doors at 7pm
Brad then head back to Seattle and play Neumos on the 19th October. Neumos tickets available online from TicketsWest - $15. 8pm
SEPTEMBER 2007: BRAD REUNITE TO PLAY SHOWS IN NEW YORK & SEATTLE
BRAD is to reunite for the first time since 2005 to play some live shows ahead of the release of their new album.
The band travel to New York for a special benefit event hosted by Tim Robbins. The evening will be a celebration of Woody and Marjorie Guthrie to benefit Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) and will also feature Billy Bragg and some very special guests. Contact Webster Hall, 125 E 11th Street New York. Phone: (212) 353-1600 (office hours) for ticket information.
17th October 2007 - Webster Hall, NEW YORK at 7pm
JULY 2007: HAPPY CHICHESTER IN EUROPE
Long-time Shawn collaborator and Brad touring partner Happy Chichester is touring Europe with RJD2 in July. He'll be playing a solo set and also playing in RJD2's band. Check out Happy's site for the full itinerary.
APRIL 2007: FROM THE NORTH ITALIAN POSTER
Produced to celebrate their debut European appearance in Milan, Italy on the 24th April.
Fans will be able to purchase signed copies of this limited edition poster by Malleus, one of the best contemporary expressionists of European poster art, at the venue.
APRIL 2007: FROM THE NORTH IN ITALY
Pearl Jam Italian Tribute 2007 will host FROM THE NORTH for its first appearance in Europe. Former Malfunkshun members, Regan Hagar (Brad, Satchel) and guitarist Kevin Wood (Devilhead) are joined with singer and pianist Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed, The Diamond Hand) to play a variety of material including some unreleased tracks written by Andrew Wood.
From The North will be the highlight of the upcoming Pearl Jam Tribute which will be on April 24th at the Rainbow Club, Milan, Italy.
Program:
- Pearl Jam music played by the best national cover bands, with special guests as Marco Cocci, singer and actor.
- Shawn Smith's solo set (Satchel, Pigeonhed and Brad's piano &vocal repertoire).
- From The North live show.
- 'Seattle sound' DJ-set all night long.
Ticket information is now available at www.madreperla-pearljam.com.
FEBRUARY 2007: FROM THE NORTH (VON NORD) DEBUT SHOW!
Shawn, Regan and Kevin Wood will debut their new band in a 'warm-up' show at High Dive on the 6th February, playing a mixture of material. There will also be some special guests on the bill.
High Dive
513 N 36th
Seattle, WA 98103
Tel: (206) 632 0212
Cover $6 - Doors 9pm
JANUARY 2007: SHAWN AND REGAN PLAYING OHIO
Again a change of schedule, Shawn Smith will performing along side Regan Hagar and Kevin Wood (Malfunkshun, Devilhead) to support Happy Chichester at three shows and celebrate Happy's new album release, Lovers Come Back and not 'Malfunkshun' as previously billed but a collection of Brad, Satchel and Malfunkshun songs.
If you are in the area, don't miss this one.
14th February - Little Brothers, OHIO
16th February - Southgate House, KENTUCKY
17th February - Canal Street Tavern, OHIO
Get yourselves down there.
NOVEMBER 2006: QUESTION TIME
If you have any questions you'd like to put to the guys about Brad or any of their other activities then please email it to us and we'll compile the best ones.
OCTOBER 2006: SEA-TOWN FUNK ALL-STARS THAD TURNER
BENEFIT
Local guitar legend, one-time Brad member, Shawn's musical collaborator,
comedian and all around nice guy Thaddeus Turner (Maktub, 206 RibShack,
Jumbalaya, DasRut, Sam Smith) was involved in a terrible car accident
early Friday September 28th with his girlfriend Christine Hayes. Thad
is out of the hospital and recovering but Christine passed away Friday
October 6th at Harborview Medical Center.
Come down to The Fenix on the 3rd November and show your support and enjoy an amazing night of music with the Sea-Town Funk All-Stars featuring members of 206 RibShack Orchestra, Phat Sidy Smokehouse, DasRut, Maktub, Joe Doria, Darius Willrich, DV1, Jumbalaya, Hit Explosion, Mycle Wastman Project and many, many more.
Recommended Donation: $20
Doors @ 8 pm.
The Fenix (formerly The Premier) 1700 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
Donations can be sent to: Washington Mutual - 9153 Westwood Town Center, Seattle WA 98126 - FBO Thaddeus Turner - Account# 3093687405
OCTOBER 2006: THE MALFUNKSHUN LEGEND LIVES ON
Regan and Shawn have been in the studio working on an exciting new project together with Kevin Wood (Malfunkshun/Devilhead), Cory Kane (Satchel)...and Andrew Wood.
The band, tentatively called SUBFUNKSHUN, have eight tracks at this point including Never Proud, Another U, Duty Bound, He's a Mover, Morning and This Worlds Pain. One other song called The Great One includes Brian Wood (Devilhead/Hater) and the last song is a beautiful arrangement of Andy's Mother Love Bone song, Man of Golden Words. The possible album title, ‘Friendship Ring’ comes from a lyric in the song ‘Morning’. All the lyrics were written by Andy between 1980 and 1984. Some words, like those to 'He's a Mover' were written by a 14 year old Andy.
The band are going back into the studio on the 17th and 18th of this month to record some Malfunkshun tracks.
SEPTEMBER 2006: BRAD UPDATE
Brad is currently on hiatus. Regan is designing and drumming in and around Seattle. Stone Gossard is touring the world with Pearl Jam. MIke Berg is playing And Tears Fell and Jeremy Toback is in L.A.playing music and running his label Ajna.
Many thanks for your continued support. Please stick with us. Check out this new and exclusive song entitled 'Low' for you all to download.
We love this song and we hope you do too. Please check it out. This track features our friend Lonnie Marshall of Weapon of Choice. Some of you may have heard us play it live back in June for the Planned Parenthood Benefit show at the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle. By way of comparison, we've also made Out Of The Dark, the super-rare b-side promo only release from 1997 available.
JANUARY 2006: BILLBOARD.COM ARTICLE
Regan talks about the new Brad album, Best Friends, in a great Billboard.com interview.
September 2005: Regan's Malfunkshun Film Poster
Malfunkshun film posters, including this one designed by our very own Regan Hagar, are now available at the official Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story website.
Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story is a compelling documentary told through his music, his family, friends, band mates and never before seen interviews with Andy himself. Both Stone and Regan have given their blessing and contributed to this project. These interviews are interwoven with rare concert and candid footage, as well as an amazing soundtrack that includes the bands Malfunkshun, Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog, and unreleased solo material.
For further details, regular updates about the film and release dates please visit the official website. Please join their mailing list if you want news about forthcoming events.
September 2005: Chichester Family & Friends Relief Fund
Happy and Laura Chichester have family and friends who've lost everything during the hurricane and are currently struggling to find housing and trying desperately rebuild their lives. They need everything from school supplies to underwear! As we all know, FEMA and the Red Cross are grossly backed up. Aid is coming in but being dispensed very very slowly.
A benefit concert and raffle/silent auction is being organized to raise money which will direct help families affected. It will be on Sept 21st at Oldfields on High. The line up and details will be announced soon. Visit www.howlinmaggie.com for updates.
August 2005: Brad on iTunes
The latest Brad album, Brad vs Satchel, is now available to buy on iTunes.
June 2005: Malfunkshun LoveRock Celebrayshun Event
Brad took part in the unique musical event to celebrate the life and music of friend and bandmate Andrew Wood.
Regan and Mike in rehearsals for the LoveRock event. Thanks to Valeria.
The LoveRock Celebrayshun took place at the Mirabeau Rooms in Seattle on 9th June 2005. A host of Seattle musicians turned out to show their love for Andy's music. Stone performed 'Bayleaf' from his debut solo album and was backed by Regan, Mike and Kevin Wood on guitar. You can check out the video on Kevin's site, Wammy Box. Brad then went on to play a number of songs to an enraptured audience.
Check out the Malfunkshun film website for a more in-depth report.
May 2005: Brad vs Satchel Album Promotion
If you'd like to help promote the new 'Brad vs Satchel' record at a grass roots level then why not distribute this banner as far and wide as you can. Maybe add it to one or more of your forum signatures.
May 2005: New Brad vs Satchel Album Downloads
Download new the kick-ass song, Roll Over from the our Brad vs Satchel album.
April 2005: NEW BRAD ALBUM OUT NOW!
We're pleased to announce that the first of two new Brad albums, Brad vs Satchel, has now officially been released! Check out www.establishmentstore.com to order your copy.
Brad vs Satchel tracklist is as follows...
1. Looking Forward (1997
Satchel session)
2. Peace & Quiet (1997 Satchel session)
3. Takin' It Back (1997 Satchel session)
4. Roll
Over (2001 Brad session)
5. Whose Side Are You On (1997 Satchel session)
6. I Don't Know If...You'll (2001 Brad session)
7. 3 O'Clock (2001 Brad session)
8. Summertime Song (2001 Brad session)
9. I Must Confess (2001 Brad session)
10. Awake (2001 Brad session)
11. Playground (2001 Brad session)
The 1997 Satchel sessions are from just after guitarist John Hoag left the band and Shawn stepped in to take up the guitar duties. All the 2001 Brad material is culled from the fruitful Welcome to Discovery Park sessions and which wouldn't fit on the final release. We actually played some of these songs live so some of you might be familiar with them.
Incidentally, two songs which did make the final cut onto Welcome to Discovery Park, Never Let Each Other Down and If You Could Make It Good are from the very same 1997 Satchel sessions. So that'll give you a feel for the first half of 'Brad vs Satchel'.
We'll have more details of the second Brad record very soon.
February 2005: New Album
As you may know we've recently finished recording our fourth album and are currently looking into labels and distribution options. The album is likely to be released in Europe and Australia and then in the US.
We'll keep you up to date with this progress and we'll make a tracklist, album title and more downloads available very soon.
December 2004: Shawn Smith Feature in 'KEYBOARD' MAGAZINE
Brad's Shawn Smith featured in an excellent three page article in the December 2004 issue of Keyboard Magazine. Check out a back issue if you can.
October 2004: Rolling Stone Magazine
Brad guitarist Stone Gossard featured on the October fold-out cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. Stone commented, "We have an opportunity to change the direction our country is headed and to elect a government that is just, rational and respectful of the views and rights of the people it serves,"with an article commenting on his involvement with the US Vote for Change tour."
In the words of the Vote for Change website, 'VFC is a loose coalition of musicians brought together by a single idea — the need to make a change in the direction of our country. We share a belief that this is the most important election of our lifetime. We are fighting for a government that is open, rational, just and progressive'.
June 2004: Planned Parenthood Benefit Show
On June 17th the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle hosted a Planned Parenthood Benefit show. This not-for-profit organization provides high quality, cost effective clinical services, and provide educational services to foster understanding of human sexuality and promote responsible behavior. It tries to ensure that all people in the local communities can make informed choices about reproductive and sexual health.
Billed as The Establishment Collective, the show featured short sets from
Stone Gossard & Lonnie Marshall (pictured above), Shawn Smith, and
Brad. Stone debuted a handful of new solo songs and played some choice
cuts from Bayleaf. Later in the evening Shawn Smith took the stage with
his band playing songs from his latest album Shield of Thorns as well
as a cover of Prince's 17 Days.
Brad finished the show with a four song set consisting of Buttercup, Screen, Low, and 20th Century. Lonnie Marshall joined the band on bass for the last two songs.
May 2004: Brad Go Back To School
Brad played at a Seattle elementary school in May as part of a unique musical assembly.
May 2004: CCFA Benefit Show
On May 14th 2004 Brad played a handful of songs at a benefit for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation at The Showbox. The show also featured Left Hand Smoke and a Mike McCready & Friends UFO Tribute.
Please visit Mike's Rolling Crohn's Fundraising page and make a donation.
March 2004: The Establishment Store is Open
That's right folks, the Establishment Store is open and selling all manner of cool new and discontinued Shawn Smith, Brad and Satchel merchandise.There is also song clips for those unfamiliar with Brad and Shawn Smith's music so you can try before you buy.
Some of the rarer discontinued items are selling out fast so please double check the availability and have a second choice at the ready.
Don't miss this opportunity. Get yourself over there!
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