We’re headlining School Night at Bardot in Hollywood, presented by Chris Douridas from KCRW and mfg. This Monday, November 14. On stage around 11:30, goes till the wee hours!
‘Harper Blynn Family Tree’ October and November residency at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles
Posted September 26, 2011
For the past couple of years, we’ve toured with some great artists, backing them up on their music as well as playing our own, and we thought we’d bring them together for a series of shows in Los Angeles. Announcing the ‘Harper Blynn Family Tree’ residency at Hotel Cafe, every Wednesday from October 19 until November 16. Each week we’ll do a set of our own music, followed by us backing up a special guest for a set of theirs. Here are the dates:
Wed Oct 19 - 10 pm (special guest: Laura Jansen)
Wed Oct 26 - Harper Blynn 9 pm, Cary Brothers 10 pm
Wed Nov 2 - Harper Blynn 9 pm, Elizabeth and the Catapult 10 pm
Wed Nov 9 - Harper Blynn 9 pm, The Damnwells 10 pm
Wed Nov 16 - Harper Blynn 9 pm, Schuyler Fisk 10 pm
Posted October 14, 2011
Our cover of Halo made Stereogum’s list of the best Indie Rock Beyoncé covers.
More touring with The Damnwells: September & October
Posted September 8, 2011
Another tour coming up with The Damnwells -- this time we’re going across the US in September and October, from Asbury Park NJ all the way to Salt Lake City.
New record phase 2 at Electric Lady in NYC
Posted September 2, 2011
We’re making serious headway on our forthcoming record. Spent some quality time in August and September at the fabulous Electric Lady Studios in NYC, with John O’Mahony co-producing. We couldn’t be more stoked about this one and can’t wait to play it for you.
Silopanna Music Festival Annapolis August 27
Posted June 20, 2011
Very excited to announce our appearance at the Silopanna Music Festival in Annapolis on Saturday August 27, featuring Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Matt and Kim, Trombone Shorty and Fitz and the Tantrums. We’re going to be on the main stage at 2:50 pm.
Posted May 22, 2011
We’re featured at the NXNE Music-Film-Interactive festival in Toronto this year! We’re playing at El Mocambo on Saturday June 18 at 10 pm. Click here for details. Also, find us in the free MyNXNE app for iPhone. Find show-times, artist bios and pics, venues, music & NXNE news, and more.
Radio festival shows
Posted April 18, 2011
The list of stations around the country spinning our music is growing, and we’ve got three outdoor (and free) radio festival shows coming up this summer and fall:
WTMD First Thursdays, Baltimore MD, May 5
WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays, Louisville KY, May 25
WYEP Final Fridays, Pittsburgh PA, September
Elizabeth and the Catapult tour
Posted April 18, 2011
Another tour just announced -- we’re going on the road for a few weeks in May with the lovely Elizabeth and the Catapult. Coming to Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Chapel Hill, Birmingham, Louisville, Atlanta and King of Prussia.
‘Sucker Live in NYC’ video at Filter Magazine
Posted March 31, 2011
Filter Magazine is featuring a brand new live video of ours! Check out 'Sucker' live in NYC (and look for it on our forthcoming record).
‘Halo’ video at Paste Magazine
Posted March 29, 2011
Paste Magazine featured our Halo cover in their ‘30 Fun Indie-Artist Covers of Pop Tunes’: “Another cover that surpasses the original, the Brooklyn band rocks it out with powerful and emotive vocals.”
‘The Doubt’ on Being Human
Posted February 28, 2011
‘The Doubt’ off of Loneliest Generation will be featured on Being Human on the Syfy network tonight!
Chris Douridas (KCRW) + mfg present School Night
Posted November 9, 2011
We’re headlining School Night at Bardot in Hollywood, presented by Chris Douridas from KCRW and mfg. This Monday, November 14. On stage around 11:30, goes till the wee hours!
January 2012 Tour with David Mead
Posted December 14, 2011
It is with hearts filled with glee that we're announcing our January tour of the South and East with the incomparable David Mead. We're playing as his band too. Here’s the full sched:
Jan 17 - Arlington, VA @ IOTA Cafe
Jan 18 - Easton, MD @ NightCat
Jan 20 - Louisville, KY @ WFPK Live at Lunch
Jan 20 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement
Jan 21 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
Jan 23 - Atlanta, GA @ Smith’s Olde Bar
Jan 24 - Charlotte, NC @ Evening Muse
Jan 25 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel
Jan 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tin Angel
Jan 30 - New York, NY @ Living Room
Six Nights in New York
Posted January 2, 2012
Once upon a time we had a residency at the Living Room that lasted many months and pretty much jump-started our life as a band in New York. We’re coming back for what you might call the speed-dating version -- six nights in a row, Monday Jan. 30 through Saturday Feb. 4, with special guests most nights. Here’s the full schedule:
Mon Jan 30: 7 pm David Mead (ft. Harper Blynn), 8 pm Harper Blynn
Tue Jan 31: 7 pm Johanna and the Dusty Floor, 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Wed Feb 1: 7 pm Aaron Lee Tasjan, 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Thu Feb 2: 9 pm Harper Blynn
Fri Feb 3: 7 pm Blake Hazard (of The Submarines), 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Sat Feb 4: 7 pm Poundcake, 7:45 pm Harper Blynn
Hotel Cafe residency in Hollywood
Posted January 28, 2012
We loved last fall’s residency at Hotel Cafe in LA, and if you love doing something, you should do it again. So we are. Hotel Cafe, Hollywood CA, Thursdays at 9 pm, February 9 through March 8 2012.
Vail Film Festival
Posted March 11, 2012
We're going down to the Vail Film Festival to join Sara Bareilles, Cary Brothers, Greg Laswell, Laura Jansen, Javier Dunn and Buddy for a great night of music. Friday March 30, open to the public, tix and info here.
SXSW 2012
Posted March 11, 2012
SXSW 2012 in Austin TX is upon us, and we’ve got two shows lined up:
Wed. 3/14, 6:45pm - Sea Now! Showcase
The Brew Exchange
706 W. 6th St (West Ave / Rio Grande)
Sat. 3/17, 11:00pm - Hotel Cafe Showcase
St. David’s Church Bethel Hall
301 E. 8th St (San Jacinto / Trinity)
On Tour Supporting Ingrid Michaelson
Posted March 21, 2012
We’re going on the road opening for Ingrid Michaelson on her Human Again Spring Tour. We can’t wait. Only a few tickets left:
Apr 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Guthrie Theater SOLD OUT
Apr 18 - Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater SOLD OUT
Apr 19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue SOLD OUT
Apr 21 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre SOLD OUT
Apr 22 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
Apr 23 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater SOLD OUT
Apr 25 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore SOLD OUT
Apr 27 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern SOLD OUT
Apr 28 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues SOLD OUT
Apr 29 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
New album ‘Busy Hands’ out today!
Posted April 16, 2012
Our new record comes out today! We co-produced it with John O’Mahony and recorded it in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. And we’re giving it away on our homepage for FREE, right here.
Album Stream at Paste Magazine
Posted April 11, 2012
Paste Magazine is streaming our entire new album Busy Hands until the release date next week! Check here to hear the whole thing...
Halo cover design contest
Posted May 5, 2012
Calling all artists! We are getting ready to drop our recorded version of 'Halo' into the world, and we want YOU to design the cover. Show us what you got! The winning designer will receive the Harper Blynn Halo Superdeluxe Prize Package, consisting of a signed CD, signed T-shirt, a sticker and 2 tickets to a show of your choice. Contest ends May 20.
All designs should be at least 600x600 pixels, 300 dpi, RGB color JPG format. Email your submission to info@harperblynn.com by May 20.
If you need a little inspiration, here's a live version. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
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