September 19, 2007

Rogue Wave -- FREE INSTORE

Rogue Wave In-store Performance
Friday, September 21st, 7:00pm
** Wristband Event **

All right, after several days of back and forth-ing, we've straightened out all the kinks in our Rogue Wave in-store, and the wristband distribution is on now. We understand this has been a pain in the neck, so please feel free to call us or order through the website to get your CD/wristband set up. All who order will receive a free event poster and a wristband to see this private showcase, in addition to your copy of the especially fine new album. This in-store will be a one of a kind evening of Rogue Wave music, with Zach Rogue being joined, one at a time, by a round robin of other band members. They're working out some special arrangements just for this show, and it is sounding like it will be a night not soon forgotten. You are guaranteed spot with a purchase of Asleep At Heaven's Gate on CD or LP while the wristbands last.

For those unfamiliar with Rogue Wave, here's a little background: Formed in San Francisco, Rogue Wave was one of the next wave of bands signed to Sub Pop, following The Postal Service, The Shins, and Iron & Wine and musically it was a great fit; ringing guitars, Hammond B-3s, lap steel guitar, and strings are all part of the palette behind well-crafted pop songs that would fit nicely on a mix-tape including Elliott Smith, Band of Horses, Matt Pond pa, and Red House Painters.

Click some streaming music at their website. I'd recommend "Debaser", "Eyes", and "Descended Like Vultures", but you could probably cover your eyes and do pretty damn okay, just stay away from that pre-order button on their site, it won't get you into our show ;)

Here are a few press quotes about their last album, Descended Like Vultures:

...Rogue Wave update '60s British pop for blog-era tastes....
    - Entertainment Weekly / Grade: A-

...the dreampop candyfloss strengthens the melodies and deepens the pathos of their singer's worldly-wise songwriting...It's sweet and vivid...
    - Mojo

Click here to buy/sample Asleep At Heaven's Gate.