Greenville Presents: Look Mexico (acoustic sets)
watch Look Mexico perform an acoustic set of you ever been punched in the face for talking too much. more videos from their acoustic set to follow. You can find them all at the Greenville Presents vimeo channel.
Coma Cinema played an amazing set Saturday night
Locals neighboring from Spartenburg, Coma Cinema played an amazing set Saturday night at the Greenville Presents gallery.
You can check out photos from the show here. We also finished shooting for Coma Cinema’s music video for Flower Pills, from their debut album Baby Prayers. We’ll be sure to keep you posted when the editing is complete!
Baby Prayers is available for free on their website. We highly recommend downloading!
Thanks East North!
Big thanks to East North for playing a beautiful set last night at the gallery space. You can check out the photos from last night here. Video to come!
Gallery opening thanks!
Thanks to all who came out on Friday for Greenville Presents gallery opening! a big, big thanks to all of the wonderful artists who participated in our first group show.
Lots of wonderful new faces, plenty of BBQ with all the fixins and a great performance by The Honeycutters (we’ll have video up shortly of their performance)!
You can check out more photos from our opening here.
video of Matt Butcher at Greenville Presents
Greenville Presents: Matt Butcher
If you missed Matt Butcher last month, check out this video of Matt performing Famous Country singer live at Greenville Presents. He’ll be back next month on November 21 joined by Jill Andrews. You can find videos of all performances at Greenville Presents on our vimeo.
Greenville Presents: Group Art Show, November 21
Saturday, November 21 at 8pm
Greenville Presents Gallery, group art show with original artwork by ROCOM (Los Angeles), TFAIL (Los Angeles), David Childers (Greenville), Felix Klee (Germany), Julianna Swaney (Portland), Thomas Moffett (Greenville), Bobby Miller (New York), Gabrielle Rose (San Francisco).
also joining us, special music by Jill Andrews (of the everybodyfields) and Matt Butcher!
Greenville Presents: Final look at the space, pre-open
(more photos of the inside of the gallery on our flickr)
The past month we’ve been hard at work getting the gallery space ready for our opening reception this Friday, October 16th at 9pm. The art has arrived from all over the world. Be sure to check out he artist’s profiles to get some background on each of the collections at the group show.
Also joining us for the very special event will be The Honeycutters from Asheville, NC. They’ll be on air at WNCW 88.7 at 11am, live in Studio B. Tune in and get a sneak peak at their performance for us on Friday.
Greenville Presents: Jill Andrews – special acoustic set, with Matt Butcher
Jill Andrews
Performing at Greenville Presents
with special guest Matt Butcher
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:00pm
$7 at door
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Jill Andrews has been a musician all her life: from her first original tune in kindergarten – a ditty about the letter P – to the stage at Fillmore East. Jill picked up a guitar for the first time when she was 19; armed with only three chords, she had all she needed to create deep and soulful songs with lonesome melodies and haunting lyrics. In 2003, Jill teamed up with Sam Quinn to create the everybodyfields—it was an undeniable musical union. And the face of Tennessee’s roots music would never be the same. The everybodyfields played Bonnaroo and Floydfest, honkytonks, bars, and theaters from coast to coast. Paste Magazine listed them in their “Best of What’s Next” issue in September 2008, saying that they “straddle old and new, bitter and sweet, desperation and transcendence with an arresting command.” Jill’s taking that arresting command into her new solo project, but the themes will be familiar, and fans who’ve fallen head over heels for her material can expect that signature alt-country, roots-rock sound to deliver and grow. Her songs will warm you like a winter quilt – or chill you to the bone. Either way, when you hear Jill Andrews sing, you will remember it.
Greenville Presents: The Jaded Rakes
special guests The Jaded Rakes
to open for Aaron Berg & the Heavy Love
Performing at Greenville Presents
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:00pm
$5 donation
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Sweating in their Basement with just enough time to change clothes in their car. The Jaded Rakes have been sweeping out their closets and they’re shifting through what’s going to stay or be tossed. Will it be Heart Felt Americana, Baroque Country Pop, Indie Noise, Static, the Beat of the Traps, Power Pop or Blasts of Springsteenism Histrionics with a slice of Replacement Revisionism.
Check out The Jaded Rakes:
myspace.com/thejadedrakes
jadedrakes.com
Greenville Presents pre-opening Show with Matt Butcher
last night’s Matt Butcher show kicked off the unofficial opening of the Greenville Presents gallery. We had a killer turn out! Thanks to everyone who showed up and supported! We’re uploading photos throughout the week – you can check them all out here.
Be sure to check out our upcoming events at the gallery here!
construction all weekend
all weekend long we were hard at work getting greenville presents up to code. you can check out our photos of the construction in progress . don’t forget — our first show is this Wednesday, September 23 with Matt Butcher at 9pm
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Sneak peak!
The Greenville Presents gallery opening is coming Friday, October 16 at 8pm! With solo works by Katie Barron, Sterling Bartlett, Angie Hoffmeister, Jacob Van Loon, Jessalyn Wakefield and Matthew Wheelock — this show promises to be a soulful good time with original artwork from all over the world, BBQ and a special bluegrass performance by the Honeycutters.
Here is a tiny preview of some of the pieces that will be at the gallery opening.
Greenville Presents Photoshoot
We had a great photo shoot last night for our online store. Photos soon!
The gallery space at Greenville Presents curates a consistent rotation of refashioned and original clothing pieces from designers from all over the world. We also showcase vintage pieces, selected with lots of southern hospitality from all over the Carolinas.
Original Artwork
Check out the artists who will be showcasing at our opening reception, Friday, October 16. Katie Barron, Sterling Bartlett, Angie Hoffmeister, Jacob Van Loon, Jessalyn Wakefield and Matthew Wheelock.
Alex MacDuff was gracious enough to do our poster design for the gallery’s opening reception. Alex runs indieposter.com, founded to give small/unsigned bands a tool for show advertising & promotion.
gallery opening – October 16
you are cordially invited to the opening reception of the
Greenville Presents gallery
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, South Carolina
Friday, October 16, 2009
at 8 o’clock
original artwork
BBQ
and special bluegrass performance by the Honeycutters
New stage!
we just finished up the stage and are excited about the great lineup of artists and bands coming to the gallery. you can take a look at all the construction photos here.
Greenville Presents: Look Mexico – Special Acoustic Set
Look Mexico
Performing a special acoustic set at Greenville Presents
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:00pm
$5 donation
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Recently signed to Suburban Homes, Tallahassee, Florida based rock band Look Mexico,
“honorably pays homage to bands like American Football and Minus the Bear.” – Punk News
“midwest-emo and math-rock sounds…covered in the catchiness of pop songwriting,” – Absolute Punk
Having released one full length album (”This is Animal Music”) and three EPs, Look Mexico has been touring extensively in their support since their inception in 2004. Look Mexico is currently recording what will become their Suburban Home Records’ debut. The album is hoped to released in the Fall of 2009 with a 7″ single prior to the album’s release.
Look Mexico “You’re Not Afraid of the Dark Are You?” HD from Look Mexico HD on Vimeo.
Call for submissions
Gallery Submission Policy
For consideration by Greenville Presents, please submit the following via email:
1. 15-20 works in digital format that cover the reach of your artistic output, but focuses on your most recent works. Link(s) to online portfolio (blog, flickr, tumblr, etc.) or images sent via erica@greenvillepresents.com are acceptable.
2. A brief artist’s statement explaining your influences and artistic perspective.
Booking Policy
If you’re an artist or band looking to perform at Greenville Presents please send your EPK, myspace and website links to: erica@greenvillepresents.com
Greenville Presents: Coma Cinema – video shoot for Flower Pills!
Coma Cinema
Performing at Greenville Presents and shooting video for ‘Flower Pills‘
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:00pm
$5 donation
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Greenville locals, Coma Cinema, released their debut album entitled “Baby Prayers”, at the start of 2009. The band has been writing and performing music since 2005 and derives their name from the English translation of Komakino (“Kino” means “Cinema” in Polish), a 1980 single by Joy Division.
Coma Cinema’s music is considered an abstract form of Pop Music and calls respectable comparison to bands such as Sonic Youth & Guided by Voices.
Their debut album “Baby Prayers” is available for free on their website, comacinema.org
Check out Coma Cinema:
http://www.myspace.com/comacinema
Greenville Presents: East North
East North
Performing at Greenville Presents
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 9:00pm
$5 donation
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Pulling influences from Post-Rock bands like Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai, East North pursues inspirational instrumental music with a clever nod towards Prog-Rock. Imagine the strong musical imagery of Godspeed You! Black Emperor melting with the progressive tendencies of Yes. Formed nearly two years ago, East North spent much time scrutinizing every note of their songs to make sure that nothing would come off as cliché or insincere. With everyone pushed to the edge of their musical ability, Chas Whitmire (guitar), Drew Mashburn (guitar), Matt Mashburn (bass), and Christopher Morris (drums) still manage to put a lot showmanship into their performances while maintaining sonic integrity. If you like Post-Rock, but are looking for something new, you need to hear or see East North.Currently they are promoting their debut EP, “The Midnight Hunt.”
Check out East North:
http://www.myspace.com/eastnorthband
Greenville Presents: Aaron Berg & the Heavy Love
Aaron Berg & the Heavy Love
Performing at Greenville Presents
with special guests The Jaded Rakes
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:00pm
$5 donation
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Born in South Carolina in 1984 to mom and pop owners of one of the oldest independent record stores in the Southeast, Horizon Records, Aaron grew up largely under a record bin and was playing in nightclubs and bars by fourteen. Originally an upright bass player, Aaron left South Carolina for New York City at age seventeen. He toured and recorded with a variety of folk and blues bands before eventually moving to a basement studio in the Hispanic section of Brooklyn where he picked up guitar and began to write songs and sing in 2005. During his time in Brooklyn he fronted a four piece psychedelic folk band formed as a backing group called The Heavy Love.
His affinity for traveling and singing deepened when he met and befriended the legendary bluegrass troubadour Peter Rowan, who was lead singer for five years in the 1960’s for American music icon Bill Monroe as well as contemporary musical counterpart for artists such as Tony Rice, Jerry Garcia, and Sam Bush. Before departing for the road himself he joined Rowan on bass at The Windgap Folk Festival in Pennsylvania as the headlining act and performed in front of thousands. During this time he also met Chris Hillman of The Byrds, a temporary member of the of band’s dynamic lineup.
In the last half of 2007, Berg traveled over 15,000 on the road from the coast of North Carolina to California’s Pacific and back to the very same beach four months later. In 2008, Aaron returned to his native South Carolina where he began to record in a two-room garage apartment in his hometown of Greenville located just across the border from Asheville, NC. The resulting tracks combined with live road tapes, rap remixes, and the occasional thread-bare hotel demo make up the monthly podcast ‘Love & Coffee’ which is distributed as mp3s by email.
Critics from New York to Nashville have described the live show as “riveting and uplifting from one hypnotic twist to the next…” and “…another Dylan on the cusp of something else very big.”
Berg’s second full length studio album titled ‘River Taxi Man’ will be released in the Winter of 2010. Aaron will also be recording a brand new CD/LP in Chicago for Tight Ship Records this November 2009 due to be released soon after!
Check out Aaron Berg & the Heavy Love:
http://www.myspace.com/theheavylove
aaron berg music
Greenville Presents: The Honeycutters
The Honeycutters
Performing at Greenville Presents
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:00pm
$7 cover
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina with the release of their first studio album,Irene, The Honeycutters (formerly the Bee’s Knees) came together in the Spring of 2007. Their original Americana, ranging from country ballads to honky-a-billy and blues, is a memorable blend of catchy melody, skillful composition, and honest songwriting.
Since their first live performance at the Westville Pub in May of 07, when the band included only singer/songwriter Amanda Anne Platt and lead guitarist Peter James, they have steadily gained momentum, audience, and band members. Spencer Taylor (Mandolin), Ian Harrod (bass), and Mike Lott (drums) have been added to the mix, fleshing out the live sound and turning Amanda’s soulful tunes into great dance numbers.
Check out The Honeycutters:
myspace.com/thehoneycutters
Greenville Presents: Matt Butcher
Matt Butcher
Performing at Greenville Presents
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 9:00pm
$5 donation
2309 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Me and My Friends, is the debut record from the 25 year old singer-songwriter, Matt Butcher. Released in early fall of 2008 after a successful Spring tour opening for friends the Avett Brothers, Orlando Weekly dubs Butcher as, “the area’s prince of Americana.”
The music brings to mind artists of the late sixties and early seventies. “I wear my influences on my sleeve. Proudly. I’m not trying to re-invent the wheel. Just keep it spinning,” says Butcher. The influences are there, but the voice is entirely his own. Butcher writes with a wisdom and maturity that belie his twenty-five years.
Check out Matt Butcher:
mattbutchermusic.com
Greenville Presents: Alexa Woodward
alexa woodward stopped by the greenville presents gallery with banjo in hand and played some new songs. check out the video we captured of her stripped down acoustic performance.
Greenville Presents: Alexa Woodward from ericanicole on Vimeo.