We gave it a mouth

Talkdemonic, Portland instrumental duo (viola, synths, percussion), has been brewing under the surface for the past 10 years. recently signed to Glacial Pace, they’re getting more of the attention they deserve. They just put out a new record called “Ruins” which we’re big fans of (check it out in the listening station at Stinkweeds). 

They’ll be playing Feb 6 at the Rhythm Room opening for The Lemonheads.  We’d love to hook you up with a pair of tickets to see this show.  Send us an email expressing your interest in Talkdemonic to contests@silverplatter.info.

For more info: http://silverplatter.info/shows/18057

Matt Pryor, known for his decade + run with The Get Up Kids and New Amsterdam is touring with an allstar lineup of other frontmen. He just released a brand new CD/LP called “Mayday” to rave reviews.  He will be performing the Crescent Ballroom on 2/3! 

Silverplatter.info has a pair of tickets to giveaway.  To enter this contest, send an email to contest@silverplatter.info list “Matt Pryor” on title, on message leave name and phone number.

For more info: http://silverplatter.info/shows/18704

 The psychedelic techno team, Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons aka The Chemical Brothers are bringing their audio visual spectacular show to the big screen exclusively at Cinemark theater in Mesa on 2/1, as an one night showing!  Their concert film is called Don’t Think.   Directed by Adam Smith, the film features the both djs performing at last year’s Fuji Rock Festival in Japan mixed robots, lasers, animation, and more.

Silverplatter.info have some pairs of tickets to giveaway for this event, thanks to Astralwerks.   In order to win you must answer correctly our trivia question below.

Question: What Chemical Brothers’ video features a basketball team portrait of Rowlands and Simons?

To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “Chemical Brothers” as the subject! On the message put your answer, name and phone number.

Don’t Think Trailer: http://youtu.be/21UItm9UCr0

For more info: http://tinyurl.com/6qyll63

Good Luck!

We got a pair of tickets to giveaway for the upcoming Elephant Revival Show at the Compound on 1/21!  To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “Elephant Revival” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

Texan rock band, Uncle Lucius is going to end 2011 with a big New Year’s Eve Bash at the Compound on 12/31!  Silverplatter.info has 2 pairs of tickets to giveaway!  All thanks to the Compound!  As an added bonus, the winners will also get a free glass of champagne too!   To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “Uncle Lucius” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

For more info: http://www.silverplatter.info/shows/18070

The Wailers are coming to the Compound on 1/10!  Silverplatter.info has a pair of tickets to see this legendary reggae band.   To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “The Wailers” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

For more info: http://www.silverplatter.info/shows/18811

Thanks again to the Compound for providing us tickets for these shows!

Portland, OR’s electropop act, STRFKR is coming to Crescent Ballroom on Jan 10, and Silverplatter.info has a pair of free tickets to this event!  On this contest not only the winner gets tickets, but also receives STRKR’s latest LP, Reptilians!  All thanks to Polyvinyl Records!  In order to win, you must answer correctly our trivia question about STRFKR.

Question: In the fall of 2009 what was STRFKR’s band names changed to?

To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “STRFKR” as the subject! On the message put your answer, name and phone number.

For more info: http://www.silverplatter.info/shows/17991

Good Luck!

The Compound has been very kind to us by offering a pair of free tickets to some of their big, upcoming shows! 

The multi-talented Lee Scratch Perry will be performing at the Compound on 12/7.  We have a pair of free tickets to this show.  To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “Lee Scratch Perry” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

For more info on this show: http://www.silverplatter.info/shows/18319

The whimiscal, Particle will be performing at Compound on 12/14!  We have a pair of free tickets to this show!  To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “Particle” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

For more info on this show: http://www.silverplatter.info/shows/17781

Thanks again to the Compound for these shows. 

 Good Luck!

Eric Bachmann is taking time off from Archers Of Loaf reunion dates for some intimate Crooked Fingers shows. We think his latest, “Breaks in the Armor” is his best yet!!!  He is coming to Club Red on 11/28.  You don’t want to miss out on this intimate performance in Tempe.

To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “Crooked Fingers” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

Famed Scottsdale ArtWalk has a Street Performer program with assigned outdoor locations for “buskers” aka street musicians and other performers. There’s currently a special push for holiday music needed on the streets during December.

Interested performers are invited to apply for a chance to perform at an upcoming ArtWalk, held every Thursday from 7 to 9pm, or during the Arts District’s afternoon “Saturday Sounds” music series. Styles may include pop, jazz, classical, folk, country, Latin, World, improv and beyond.

Southwest Arts & Music (SAM) and the Scottsdale Gallery Association select all artists to play at predetermined ArtWalk spots. Best opportunities are for those who play solo or in small groups, plugged or unplugged. Most ArtWalks offer little or no pay but permit tips and CD sales. These gigs can lead to bigger bookings if your performance gets great feedback.

The Scottsdale Arts District is located in downtown Scottsdale, west of Scottsdale Road along Main Street, and along Marshall Way north of Indian School to Fifth Avenue. To apply for a chance to play, visit www.SouthwestArtsMusic.com, click the “Events” icon, then “Scottsdale Street Performer Program” and follow the application directions.

Howdy folks!  We have two new ticket giveaways for some hot upcoming shows in the valley!

We Were Promised Jetpacks

We Were Promised Jetpacks are coming on 11/8 at the Crescent Ballroom!  It is 16+ over show with Royal Bangs and Bear Hands opening!  We have two pairs of tickets to giveaway!  Thanks to Stateside Presents and the Crescent Ballroom!

To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “We Were Promised Jetpacks” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

For more info: http://www.silverplatter.info/shows/16674

Phantogram 

Phantogram are coming to the Crescent Ballroom on 11/5!  It is 16+ over show with Reptar opening.  We have a pair of tickets to giveaway.  Again thanks to Stateside Presents and Crescent Ballroom.

To enter this contest, send an email to contests@silverplatter.info, list “Phantogram” as the subject! On the message put your name and phone number.

For more info: http://www.silverplatter.info/shows/17206

Good Luck!