Spacehog: New Album Pledge Drive!
Okay, who all was there for the first day of Spacehog’s much anticipated PledgeMusic drive?
One of a kind Hog memorabilia, autographed CDs, shirts, and downloads were being snapped up like boxes of Twinkies when Hostess went under. By the end of the day, most everything was gone, save for downloads and CDs of the new album, new shirts, a few autographed singles, and some of the higher ticket items (which would surely be gone if I could figure out where to sell one of my kidneys).
As I write this, there have been 132 pledges bringing the fund raising total to 99% of their goal met within the first 24 hours. Of course, it’s not too late to lend a hand in helping the guys release and promote their forthcoming album ‘As It Is On Earth,” and to get your paws on some of the remaining Spacehog treasure.
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/spacehog
Click the above link to get all the details from Roy and Jonny, to get a taste of the new album, and as a bonus you can even find out a bit about Transcendental Meditation and see Roy’s nakedy feet.
So off you go, take a look, and then help the cause at a level that you feel comfortable with (NO PRESSURE!!!).
In other Spacehog news, last nights show at Maxwell’s (Hoboken, NJ) was sold out! Video hi-lights were posted here on Spacehog Official Facebook (just scroll down a bit).
They are playing again right this very moment for some lucky folks in Monirae’s (New York). For anyone in those parts who missed the shows or who need another Spacehog fix, they are playing the (Freddie) Mercury Lounge (NYC) on Feb 26th (buy your tickets here).
Thats it for the moment but expect more updates on the new album, interviews, tour dates, and just some general chatter about Spacehog to come.
In the meantime, feel free to comment, introduce yourself, tell us about recent and past Spacehog gigs you’ve attended, or just tell me that you totally understand why I would buy a cassette recording of a live show from 1997 and a signed rehearsal tape from the Chinese Album writing session when I don’t have a cassette player.
~Charlotte x
Spacehog Station Takeover
Spacehog representatives Roy and Jonny seized the reins in the VirginMobileLive studio, gave an excellent interview and played some excellent music (including two new ‘hog tunes). Check it out:
Link: virginmobilelive
Spacehog @ The 2012 Bamboozle Festival!
Bamboozle used as a verb…..
1.to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like; humbug; hoodwink (often followed by into ): They bamboozled us into joining the club. Synonyms: gyp, dupe, trick, cheat, swindle, defraud, flimflam, hoax, gull, rook; delude, mislead, fool.
2. to perplex; mystify; confound. Synonyms: befog, bewilder, puzzle, baffle, dumbfound.
Bamboozle as in New Jersey’s Bamboozle Festival however apparently means a magical three day oceanfront festival, with a main stage on the beach and eight other stages covering the best in mainstream pop, rock, metal, comedy and more.
And this all means what to you, Spacehog fans? It means yet another chance to see Spacehog!
Just announced today on Spacehog’s Official Facebook page, Spacehog plays the Bamboozle Festival, Sunday, May 20th, 4:00 on the Paramount Stage.
One day passes, 3 day passes, VIP passes, Undying Love, and Shuttle Passes all can be bought by clicking here.
Okay, I was totally bamboozling you about the undying love (everyone knows you can’t buy love, silly) but the rest is all true.
Have fun at the beach and wear your sunscreen! ~ Charlotte x
Worldwide Radio Premier of New Spacehog LP Tonight?!?!
According to a post on Spacehog’s Offical Facebook page by New Jersey rock station WRAT FM, Spacehog will be special guest DJ’ing tonight and will be premiering their new album.
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SPACEHOG!!!!! TONIGHT!SPECAL GUEST DJ’s & worldwide premier of their new LP! Live on the ELECTRIC BALLROOM radio show with Keith & Aimee~Sun nite @10:00 pm ON 95.9 WRAT FM (NY/NJ) or worldwide on wrat.com LISTEN LIVE!
Tune in!!!!
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This sounds well worth figuring out the time difference between the east coast and your own humble time zone. My fellow American sleepyheads, don’t forget to take that hour we lost last night into account. For friends in the UK, the radio program will be on at 4 am, Monday morning for you so set your alarm early.
So are we all going to listen? Let’s talk about it in the comments section…..
Another Upcoming Spacehog Show Announced!!
Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, the birthplace of our nation, home of the Philly Cheesesteak, and as if all that weren’t enough to put that city on the map, on Friday, May 11th, Spacehog performs at Milkboy!! It’ll be a double dose of Tim Ellis that night, as support bands will include Tim’s band, The Netherlands, as well as Desoto Jones.
Tickets go on sale, Friday, March 9th. Spacehog’s last gig in New York sold out, so get your tickets early, ya lucky, East Coasters, you!
Venue info:
MilkBoy Philly
1100 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Tickets $12/$15
Doors open at 8:30/show at 9:30
21 and over only