Sat June 14, 2014
AN EVENING OF POWER (POP) TO THE PEOPLE: THE RUBINOOS w/THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS
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Great American Music Hall is pleased to present a full evening of the best in signature California power pop. Reigning princes of power pop, The Rubinoos return to their home turf for an exclusive, one-night only live performance at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall Saturday, June 14th one of the seminal power pop artists of 1970’s known for their infectious hooks, swooning harmonies and high energy live shows, will be delighted to hear about the rare appearance, since most of the band’s time in recent years has been spent on the road, particularly in Japan. Opening the show will be Oakland-based power pop darlings, The Bye Bye Blackbirds, hot on the heels of their critically acclaimed, LP/CD “We Need the Rain.” The Bye Bye Blackbirds are a favorite of Bay Area audiences for their catchy and eccentric brand of power pop, artfully blending the essential elements of tight harmonies, sing-a-long melodies, intelligently compelling lyrics and a true appreciation of music itself.
Tickets are available online now, including special dinner + show packages.
ABOUT THE RUBINOOS
Founded in Berkeley by junior high school buddies, Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin, The Rubinoos are one of the seminal power pop artists of the 1970s. In 1977, along with drummer Donn Spindt and bassist Royse Ader, they hit the Top 40 with a cover of Tommy James' "I Think We're Alone Now." In 1978 they followed it with the power pop classic "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend," which was named record of the year by Britain's Music Week Magazine. In 1980, bassist Al Chan joined the band and they recorded fan favorite "Basement Tapes." In '84 The Rubinoos recorded one of their most popular songs - the title cut from Revenge Of The Nerds. In 2007 the band was honored with the career spanning 3-CD anthology, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Rubinoos. Several albums, international tours, and decades later, The Rubinoos are still cranking out the pop gems and keeping power pop alive around the world.
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.rubinoos.com/bioepk.htm
Official website: http://www.rubinoos.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinoos
ABOUT THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS
For nearly 7 years The Bye Bye Blackbirds have been standard bearers for guitar-based power pop in the Bay Area. An explosive live act and a dedication to smart, sophisticated songwriting have earned them a loyal following, along with comparisons to Sloan, The Replacements, Big Star, and The Kinks. Two previous full-length albums (2008’s House & Homes and 2011’s Fixed Hearts) established their credentials as lyrically rich and sophisticated, armed with infectious hooks and harmonies and lush guitar playing. As a live band, their energetic and gritty performances have won over audiences at venues like The Great American Music Hall, the Café Du Nord, and The Bottom of the Hill. Their new album, We Need The Rain, marries the studio and live experiences into a fully realized, seamless whole.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.laestrellagroup.com/clients/bye-bye-blackbirds-2/
Official website: http://www.byebyeblackbirds.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bye-Bye-Blackbirds/50108961316
Bandcamp: http://thebyebyeblackbirds.bandcamp.com/
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Tickets are available online now, including special dinner + show packages.
ABOUT THE RUBINOOS
Founded in Berkeley by junior high school buddies, Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin, The Rubinoos are one of the seminal power pop artists of the 1970s. In 1977, along with drummer Donn Spindt and bassist Royse Ader, they hit the Top 40 with a cover of Tommy James' "I Think We're Alone Now." In 1978 they followed it with the power pop classic "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend," which was named record of the year by Britain's Music Week Magazine. In 1980, bassist Al Chan joined the band and they recorded fan favorite "Basement Tapes." In '84 The Rubinoos recorded one of their most popular songs - the title cut from Revenge Of The Nerds. In 2007 the band was honored with the career spanning 3-CD anthology, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Rubinoos. Several albums, international tours, and decades later, The Rubinoos are still cranking out the pop gems and keeping power pop alive around the world.
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.rubinoos.com/bioepk.htm
Official website: http://www.rubinoos.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinoos
ABOUT THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS
For nearly 7 years The Bye Bye Blackbirds have been standard bearers for guitar-based power pop in the Bay Area. An explosive live act and a dedication to smart, sophisticated songwriting have earned them a loyal following, along with comparisons to Sloan, The Replacements, Big Star, and The Kinks. Two previous full-length albums (2008’s House & Homes and 2011’s Fixed Hearts) established their credentials as lyrically rich and sophisticated, armed with infectious hooks and harmonies and lush guitar playing. As a live band, their energetic and gritty performances have won over audiences at venues like The Great American Music Hall, the Café Du Nord, and The Bottom of the Hill. Their new album, We Need The Rain, marries the studio and live experiences into a fully realized, seamless whole.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.laestrellagroup.com/clients/bye-bye-blackbirds-2/
Official website: http://www.byebyeblackbirds.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bye-Bye-Blackbirds/50108961316
Bandcamp: http://thebyebyeblackbirds.bandcamp.com/
Great American Music Hall is pleased to present a full evening of the best in signature California power pop. Reigning princes of power pop, The Rubinoos return to their home turf for an exclusive, one-night only live performance at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall Saturday, June 14th one of the seminal power pop artists of 1970’s known for their infectious hooks, swooning harmonies and high energy live shows, will be delighted to hear about the rare appearance, since most of the band’s time in recent years has been spent on the road, particularly in Japan. Opening the show will be Oakland-based power pop darlings, The Bye Bye Blackbirds, hot on the heels of their critically acclaimed, LP/CD “We Need the Rain.” The Bye Bye Blackbirds are a favorite of Bay Area audiences for their catchy and eccentric brand of power pop, artfully blending the essential elements of tight harmonies, sing-a-long melodies, intelligently compelling lyrics and a true appreciation of music itself.
Tickets are available online now, including special dinner + show packages.
ABOUT THE RUBINOOS
Founded in Berkeley by junior high school buddies, Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin, The Rubinoos are one of the seminal power pop artists of the 1970s. In 1977, along with drummer Donn Spindt and bassist Royse Ader, they hit the Top 40 with a cover of Tommy James' "I Think We're Alone Now." In 1978 they followed it with the power pop classic "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend," which was named record of the year by Britain's Music Week Magazine. In 1980, bassist Al Chan joined the band and they recorded fan favorite "Basement Tapes." In '84 The Rubinoos recorded one of their most popular songs - the title cut from Revenge Of The Nerds. In 2007 the band was honored with the career spanning 3-CD anthology, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Rubinoos. Several albums, international tours, and decades later, The Rubinoos are still cranking out the pop gems and keeping power pop alive around the world.
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.rubinoos.com/bioepk.htm
Official website: http://www.rubinoos.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinoos
ABOUT THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS
For nearly 7 years The Bye Bye Blackbirds have been standard bearers for guitar-based power pop in the Bay Area. An explosive live act and a dedication to smart, sophisticated songwriting have earned them a loyal following, along with comparisons to Sloan, The Replacements, Big Star, and The Kinks. Two previous full-length albums (2008’s House & Homes and 2011’s Fixed Hearts) established their credentials as lyrically rich and sophisticated, armed with infectious hooks and harmonies and lush guitar playing. As a live band, their energetic and gritty performances have won over audiences at venues like The Great American Music Hall, the Café Du Nord, and The Bottom of the Hill. Their new album, We Need The Rain, marries the studio and live experiences into a fully realized, seamless whole.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.laestrellagroup.com/clients/bye-bye-blackbirds-2/
Official website: http://www.byebyeblackbirds.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bye-Bye-Blackbirds/50108961316
Bandcamp: http://thebyebyeblackbirds.bandcamp.com/
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Tickets are available online now, including special dinner + show packages.
ABOUT THE RUBINOOS
Founded in Berkeley by junior high school buddies, Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin, The Rubinoos are one of the seminal power pop artists of the 1970s. In 1977, along with drummer Donn Spindt and bassist Royse Ader, they hit the Top 40 with a cover of Tommy James' "I Think We're Alone Now." In 1978 they followed it with the power pop classic "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend," which was named record of the year by Britain's Music Week Magazine. In 1980, bassist Al Chan joined the band and they recorded fan favorite "Basement Tapes." In '84 The Rubinoos recorded one of their most popular songs - the title cut from Revenge Of The Nerds. In 2007 the band was honored with the career spanning 3-CD anthology, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Rubinoos. Several albums, international tours, and decades later, The Rubinoos are still cranking out the pop gems and keeping power pop alive around the world.
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.rubinoos.com/bioepk.htm
Official website: http://www.rubinoos.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinoos
ABOUT THE BYE BYE BLACKBIRDS
For nearly 7 years The Bye Bye Blackbirds have been standard bearers for guitar-based power pop in the Bay Area. An explosive live act and a dedication to smart, sophisticated songwriting have earned them a loyal following, along with comparisons to Sloan, The Replacements, Big Star, and The Kinks. Two previous full-length albums (2008’s House & Homes and 2011’s Fixed Hearts) established their credentials as lyrically rich and sophisticated, armed with infectious hooks and harmonies and lush guitar playing. As a live band, their energetic and gritty performances have won over audiences at venues like The Great American Music Hall, the Café Du Nord, and The Bottom of the Hill. Their new album, We Need The Rain, marries the studio and live experiences into a fully realized, seamless whole.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.laestrellagroup.com/clients/bye-bye-blackbirds-2/
Official website: http://www.byebyeblackbirds.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bye-Bye-Blackbirds/50108961316
Bandcamp: http://thebyebyeblackbirds.bandcamp.com/
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