Figure Eight Publicity

Portland’s AgesandAges do Ray Davies proud on their Astrud Gilberto-esque version of The Kinks classic “No Return.” This cover kicks off a year-long series by the band and they promise a lot of surprises!

Frontman songwriter Tim Perry explains:

Whilst working on our second album, we thought it would be a pretty fun idea to record and release one cover a month for every month of this year. For all you math nerds out there, that’s a total of twelve songs. Also, we were hoping to accompany each with a video, shot by our good friend, Jaclyn Campanaro. The songs we’ll be working on vary far and wide, but all are dear to our hearts. We’re doing this because it’s fun and we like music. We’re doing this because the record release process can take a while and we wanted something a little more immediately gratifying; something we could give away for free right after we’re done making it. And we’re doing this because we identify with these songs and we want to express them with our own voice. This, to us, seems pretty fulfilling. Some people might like this sort of thing, others might think it’s sacrilege, and still others won’t give a shit either way. We on the other hand, are pretty excited about the next twelve months. And if you like it too, well then that’s what we call a bonus!

Figure 8 PR at MFNW: Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside, AgesandAges & Dolorean

Figure Eight Publicity would like to invite you to check out our artists appearing at MusicfestNW 2011. Please contact us for press or interview requests for Dolorean, AgesandAges and Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside - links and showtimes listed below.

DOLOREAN

Thursday, 9/08 at 11 pm @ Bunk Bar

Sunday, 9/11 at 9 pm @ Rontoms, Marmoset Music Party

Dolorean, aka Al James and his band (featuring members of Grails and Ash Black Buffalo) is a respected lyricist and songwriter whose latest release, The Unfazed, has been praised by NPR, the Wall Street Journal and more. A new video for his son “Black Hills Gold,” is loosely based on Beach Boy Dennis Wilson and was shot by award-winning documentary filmmaker Dicky Dahl. You can view it now on IFC.com HERE. Dolorean are a must-see for their pure, honest sound.

Praise for Dolorean:

“The Unfazed is the sonic equivalent of that first flower breaking through the still-melting winter snow, softly yet starkly hinting at the coming warmth and renewal of spring.” - PASTE

“The Unfazed expresses how wide-open vistas can be spoiled by “one burr under the saddle,” and it does so through music that blends the dreamy psychedelia of Pink Floyd with the yearning balladry of Gene Clark.” - THE ONION AV CLUB

“…No matter what the influences, there’s an intense otherness at work in the band’s psych-tinged Americana that’s quietly riveting.” - UNCUT

AGESANDAGES

Friday, 9/09 at 11 pm @ Doug Fir Lounge

Sunday, 9/11 at 1pm @ You! Who at Kennedy School

Powerful, life-affirming, and uplifting, AgesandAges’ debut release, Alright You Restless, is being called one of the finest debuts out of the Pacific Northwest in, well, ages and ages. The album’s communal feel, singalongs and lyrically charged songs are a rallying cry to like-minded souls. AgesandAges care about what they’re doing - they’re jaded about being jaded - and their live shows have the energy and spirit of a tent revival, with all seven members lifting their voices together. You can check their recent Daytrotter session HERE .

Praise for AgesandAges:

“I’m a sucker for big group sing-alongs like this…it just makes me want to jump up and down with joy.” - Robin Hilton, NPR

“The fist-pumping moments stay lit with hopefulness, and the awareness of those dark places only make the outlook that much more powerful.” - PASTE

“This unabashed approach to songwriting makes Alright You Restless a refreshing departure from the waves of murky, detached pop that came in vogue with the rise of chillwave.” - AMG

SALLIE FORD & THE SOUND OUTSIDE

Friday, 9/09 at 5 pm @ PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARE

Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside hit the sweet spot between modern and vintage on their acclaimed Partisan Records debut, Dirty Radio. With coverage on NPR and a breakthrough performance on The Late Show with David Letterman already bringing the young band to national attention, this is a band to catch. Sallie’s blend of country, rockabilly and blues is stoked with the fire of youth and rebellion her huge, powerful voice is an instrument capable of conveying raw emotion and nuanced artistry in the same breath. The band’s new video for “Cage,” featuring puppets designed by Sallie’s dad Hobey Ford, can be viewed on IFC.com HERE.

Praise for Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside:

“new takes on some old sounds with a mix of rock, blues and country - a blend that’s familiar enough, but given a jolt of energy by the unique voice of the 23-year-old singer.” - NPR Favorite Sessions

“Sallie Ford has a voice that resonates on the same frequency as her idols Bessie Smith and Etta James.”

- American Songwriter

” a delicious goulash of rockabilly and blues with just enough punk attitude to separate Ford’s sound from all the other homage-rock bands out there.” - Paste Magazine

Dolorean On The Web

http://www.doloreanmusic.com/

http://www.facebook.com/doloreanmusic

http://www.partisanrecords.com/files/promo/dolorean.html

AgesandAges On The Web:

http://www.agesandages.com

http://www.facebook.com/AgesandAges

http://www.knittingfactoryrecords.com/files/promo/agesandages.html

Sallie Ford The Sound Outside On The Web:

http://www.sallieford.com

http://www.facebook.com/salliefordmusic

http://www.partisanrecords.com/artists/sallieford

Figure Eight PR at Bumbershoot: Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside and AgesandAges

Figure Eight Publicity would like to invite you to check out our artists appearing at Bumbershoot 2011. Please contact us for press or interview requests for Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside and AgesandAges - links and showtimes listed below.

Alright You Restless (Knitting Factory Records), AgesandAges’ striking first album, has won converts with its group harmonies, singalong choruses and unabashed enthusiasm. The band recently completed a tour with Blitzen Trapper and will also be appearing at Music Fest NW. Check out their recent live session recorded for Oregon Public Broadcasting HERE.

Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside recently made their late-night television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman, playing their track “I Swear” from their recent full-length release, Dirty Radio (Partisan Records). View the performance HERE. Sallie and the band made a big splash with their debuts at Bonnaroo and the Newport Folk Fest this year, and they’ll also be appearing at Music Fest NW (with Iron and Wine).

AGESANDAGES

SUNDAY, September 4

4:30PM - 5:30 pm, EMP Level 3 Stage

Powerful, life-affirming, and uplifting, AgesandAges’ debut release, Alright You Restless, is being called one of the finest debuts out of the Pacific Northwest in, well, ages and ages. The album’s communal feel, singalongs and lyrically charged songs are a rallying cry to like-minded souls. AgesandAges care about what they’re doing - they’re jaded about being jaded - and their live shows have the energy and spirit of a tent revival, with all seven members lifting their voices together. You can check their recent Daytrotter session HERE .

Praise for AgesandAges:

“I’m a sucker for big group sing-alongs like this…it just makes me want to jump up and down with joy.” - Robin Hilton, NPR

“The fist-pumping moments stay lit with hopefulness, and the awareness of those dark places only make the outlook that much more powerful.” - PASTE

”This unabashed approach to songwriting makes Alright You Restless a refreshing departure from the waves of murky, detached pop that came in vogue with the rise of chillwave.” - AMG

SALLIE FORD & THE SOUND OUTSIDE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

9:00pm - 10:00pm, EMP Level 3 Stage

Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside hit the sweet spot between modern and vintage on their acclaimed Partisan Records debut, Dirty Radio. With coverage on NPR and a breakthrough performance on The Late Show with David Letterman already bringing the young band to national attention, this is a band to catch. Sallie’s blend of country, rockabilly and blues is stoked with the fire of youth and rebellion her huge, powerful voice is an instrument capable of conveying raw emotion and nuanced artistry in the same breath. Stream Dirty Radio out now on Partisan Records’ site HERE.

Praise for Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside:

“new takes on some old sounds with a mix of rock, blues and country - a blend that’s familiar enough, but given a jolt of energy by the unique voice of the 23-year-old singer.” - NPR Favorite Sessions

“Sallie Ford has a voice that resonates on the same frequency as her idols Bessie Smith and Etta James.”

- American Songwriter

” a delicious goulash of rockabilly and blues with just enough punk attitude to separate Ford’s sound from all the other homage-rock bands out there.” - Paste Magazine

AgesandAges On The Web:

http://www.agesandages.com
http://www.myspace.com/agesandages

http://www.facebook.com/AgesandAges

http://www.knittingfactoryrecords.com/files/promo/agesandages.html

Sallie Ford The Sound Outside On The Web:

http://www.sallieford.com

http://www.myspace.com/sallieford

http://www.facebook.com/salliefordmusic

http://www.partisanrecords.com/artists/sallieford