And on a super fun yummy note!
A BACH N ROCK N ROLL WINE DINNER
"Good Food, Good Wine and Good Records"
WHEN: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
7 pm
WHERE: Urbano Restaurant & Paninoteca
2533 McKinney Avenue (Corner of Routh St. and McKinney Ave.)
Uptown Dallas
WHAT: Urbano hosts a Bach N Rock N Roll Wine Dinner, featuring electric chamber music from The Chameleon Chamber Group, comprised of Buffi Jacobs (The Polyphonic Spree, Robert Gomez Band) on electric cello, Audrey Easley (The Polyphonic Spree) on flute/EWI, Tamara Cauble (The Polyphonic Spree, Telegraph Canyon) on violin and Paul Slavens (Ten Hands, KERA's "90.1 at Night") on keyboards.
DeeJay CeePee will also play new releases from Black Mountain, Bodies of Water, Cat Power, Dengue Fever and Super Furry Animals.
The three-course dinner is $35 per person including wine. Reservations required. Call Urbano at 214-969-6911.
WHY: Through our series of Rock N Roll Wine Dinners, Urbano and Good Records offer a cool twist to the traditional wine dinner by bringing great food, wine and new music together in a casual setting. Guests will hear original live music and new CDs, try some new wines and enjoy Urbano's modern Italian cuisine.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Hi friends....
Dallas, TX – January 9, 2008
Thanks to the generosity of The Polyphonic Spree,
Quick Magazine, and the members of the Polyphonic
Spree Forum, the charitable organization Doctors
Without Borders received a little extra financial
assistance.
Individuals purchased ten photographs from a recent
Quick feature about The Spree. The proceeds from the
images by photographer Jason Janik were donated to
Doctors Without Borders. This non-profit,
humanitarian organization is committed to delivering
medical assistance internationally in regions affected
by epidemics, to people affected by armed conflict,
and to individuals who would otherwise lack
healthcare.
The Polyphonic Spree is committed to providing
relief in Darfur, and Doctors Without Borders is among
many organizations contributing to the relief effort
in this Sudanese region afflicted by genocide,
fighting, and the suffering of refugees. Through the
sale of the photographs, $275.00 was donated in honor
of The Spree and $25.00 was given in honor of The
Spree Forum members.
To contribute to the relief effort in Darfur, see
www.DoctorsWithoutBorders.org or www.SaveDarfur.org.
Dallas, TX – January 9, 2008
Thanks to the generosity of The Polyphonic Spree,
Quick Magazine, and the members of the Polyphonic
Spree Forum, the charitable organization Doctors
Without Borders received a little extra financial
assistance.
Individuals purchased ten photographs from a recent
Quick feature about The Spree. The proceeds from the
images by photographer Jason Janik were donated to
Doctors Without Borders. This non-profit,
humanitarian organization is committed to delivering
medical assistance internationally in regions affected
by epidemics, to people affected by armed conflict,
and to individuals who would otherwise lack
healthcare.
The Polyphonic Spree is committed to providing
relief in Darfur, and Doctors Without Borders is among
many organizations contributing to the relief effort
in this Sudanese region afflicted by genocide,
fighting, and the suffering of refugees. Through the
sale of the photographs, $275.00 was donated in honor
of The Spree and $25.00 was given in honor of The
Spree Forum members.
To contribute to the relief effort in Darfur, see
www.DoctorsWithoutBorders.org or www.SaveDarfur.org.
Friday, January 11, 2008
We Try
We Crawl
We Live
We're Small
But we're on our way... through ups and downs.
Who's anthem could this not be?
Here's to hope, love, life, and peace.... Here's to 2008.
Please spread our love.... check out the new We Crawl video.... intimate fragile moments from our band. Its at jambase.com
Keep Trying!
Jess
We Crawl
We Live
We're Small
But we're on our way... through ups and downs.
Who's anthem could this not be?
Here's to hope, love, life, and peace.... Here's to 2008.
Please spread our love.... check out the new We Crawl video.... intimate fragile moments from our band. Its at jambase.com
Keep Trying!
Jess
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Hope you all had a Merry Merry! I am personally looking very forward the 2008 and everything future. Here is a sneak peak of what's to come.
Champagne and High Fives to all of you.
xo
Jess
ps.
for behind the Polyphonic scenes... check out some new You Tube posts of the Holiday Extravaganza practice sessions.
Champagne and High Fives to all of you.
xo
Jess
ps.
for behind the Polyphonic scenes... check out some new You Tube posts of the Holiday Extravaganza practice sessions.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Hello Sweet Friends.
Just got back from an extra long practice. Getting ready to give you Holiday show 2007.
Cant wait to Champagne, High Five, and Christmas carol, with you all.
Did you know Polyphonic is personally baking cookies for the occasion.
Speaking of cookies.
If you're looking to shed a few pounds after the festivities are over, I personally suggest... by the way this is actually a video where you can see the whole choir practicing upstairs in the rehearsal triplex. The sound is the band downstairs. I'm not sure why you only see the tops of our heads.... I'm a bit analog. I will try to fix.
Just got back from an extra long practice. Getting ready to give you Holiday show 2007.
Cant wait to Champagne, High Five, and Christmas carol, with you all.
Did you know Polyphonic is personally baking cookies for the occasion.
Speaking of cookies.
If you're looking to shed a few pounds after the festivities are over, I personally suggest... by the way this is actually a video where you can see the whole choir practicing upstairs in the rehearsal triplex. The sound is the band downstairs. I'm not sure why you only see the tops of our heads.... I'm a bit analog. I will try to fix.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Come one. Come all.
Are you getting excited yet?
The Polyphonic Spree Holiday Extravaganza is right around the corner!
Be part of history folks. This will be a filmed documented experience, coming to a dvd near you. We want you to be part of it. Spread the word.
Also the premier of We Crawl, the music video, will have its Lakewood theater debut as well.
Champagne and High Fives all the way around!
Jessica
Are you getting excited yet?
The Polyphonic Spree Holiday Extravaganza is right around the corner!
Be part of history folks. This will be a filmed documented experience, coming to a dvd near you. We want you to be part of it. Spread the word.
Also the premier of We Crawl, the music video, will have its Lakewood theater debut as well.
Champagne and High Fives all the way around!
Jessica
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Happy Holidays Ya all.
(said super sappy just for you)
So check it out... you do not want to miss this.
And p.s. special guests? Gotta come to find out.
http://www.thepolyphonicspree.com/holiday/
Also read a little tidbit from my dear friend Two Tone Turner on the making of The Polyphonic Spree version Carol Of The Bells.
That song was super fun to make! The girls, mostly Jennifer and Jessica, if I remember right, came up with the "original lyrics," based on Louis' direction for that part of the script, then I worked them into an SATB arrangement that worked for us from a copy of the sheet music Potsie found. We learned it around the piano one morning in Jess' awesome living room, and then rushed over to Mark's to record it. There were only about six or seven of us that day, so we all sang multiple parts in the multi-tracking. Mark even sang the bass part with me, I helped out on alto (a stretch, believe me), and Julie, Potsie, and I tripled up on the tenor since we were short on guys. Mark and I did the mix, with Mark engineering, of course (one of his many specialties). It took us the shorter part of long, busy morning.
Ah, the good old days.
xoxo
jessica
(said super sappy just for you)
So check it out... you do not want to miss this.
And p.s. special guests? Gotta come to find out.
http://www.thepolyphonicspree.com/holiday/
Also read a little tidbit from my dear friend Two Tone Turner on the making of The Polyphonic Spree version Carol Of The Bells.
That song was super fun to make! The girls, mostly Jennifer and Jessica, if I remember right, came up with the "original lyrics," based on Louis' direction for that part of the script, then I worked them into an SATB arrangement that worked for us from a copy of the sheet music Potsie found. We learned it around the piano one morning in Jess' awesome living room, and then rushed over to Mark's to record it. There were only about six or seven of us that day, so we all sang multiple parts in the multi-tracking. Mark even sang the bass part with me, I helped out on alto (a stretch, believe me), and Julie, Potsie, and I tripled up on the tenor since we were short on guys. Mark and I did the mix, with Mark engineering, of course (one of his many specialties). It took us the shorter part of long, busy morning.
Ah, the good old days.
xoxo
jessica
Monday, December 03, 2007
2nd Holiday Extravaganza Show Added
Tickets On Sale This Friday 12/7 at Noon cst via Ticketmaster and soon thereafter at Good Records.
7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!
w/ special guest Gustafer Yellowgold
Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:15pm
Lakewood Theater
1825 Abrams Parkway
Dallas, TX 75214
All Ages/Smoke Free
Fun For The Whole Family.
Please bring a new un-xmas wrpped toy for Toys For Tots as well as a canned food item for the North Texas Food Bank.
Some tickets still available for the first show 3:30pm. Let it snow. Let it snow.
Tickets On Sale This Friday 12/7 at Noon cst via Ticketmaster and soon thereafter at Good Records.
7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!
w/ special guest Gustafer Yellowgold
Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:15pm
Lakewood Theater
1825 Abrams Parkway
Dallas, TX 75214
All Ages/Smoke Free
Fun For The Whole Family.
Please bring a new un-xmas wrpped toy for Toys For Tots as well as a canned food item for the North Texas Food Bank.
Some tickets still available for the first show 3:30pm. Let it snow. Let it snow.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
"Complicated Heart of Mine"
Wow.... life has a way of throwing curve balls.... I guess thats because it is life. If you didn't feel the ups and downs, you would just be numb, going through the motions.
Just came back from some great food, wine, and conversation, with my sweet friend Julie D. Life... the present, future, and everything in between.
So where does that leave me with you tonight.
Light a candle. Dim the lights. Be present. Listen to number 11 on The Fragile Army.
heart u all
*jessica*
p s.... I really do.
Wow.... life has a way of throwing curve balls.... I guess thats because it is life. If you didn't feel the ups and downs, you would just be numb, going through the motions.
Just came back from some great food, wine, and conversation, with my sweet friend Julie D. Life... the present, future, and everything in between.
So where does that leave me with you tonight.
Light a candle. Dim the lights. Be present. Listen to number 11 on The Fragile Army.
heart u all
*jessica*
p s.... I really do.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA UPDATE...
We want to encourage all people attending the show to either come are your own original Elf or dress in festive red and/or green for the holidays.
Also, The Cousins will be rocking out in the lobby. Other kiddos can join in after their set on the instruments provided a la "School Of Rock."
We want to encourage all people attending the show to either come are your own original Elf or dress in festive red and/or green for the holidays.
Also, The Cousins will be rocking out in the lobby. Other kiddos can join in after their set on the instruments provided a la "School Of Rock."
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Wow! What a tour. Been home less than 24 and just reflecting. That was the most fun we have ever had as a band hands down!
Great shows....new great friends. Speaking of shows....the Baltimore show, are you kidding me! If you missed it, you missed IT! The Polyphonic Spree IS the best band in the world. Ok....I will get of the soap box. It was a moment, and life is full of them. Embrace. I am learning to.
Until next time....we do hope to see you at the Christmas show. Gonna be a good one. Bring the kiddos, and your Holiday Spirit. We love you guys...yes we do.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for.
Still compiling the photos...I am so analog, sorry you all.
xoxox
J
Great shows....new great friends. Speaking of shows....the Baltimore show, are you kidding me! If you missed it, you missed IT! The Polyphonic Spree IS the best band in the world. Ok....I will get of the soap box. It was a moment, and life is full of them. Embrace. I am learning to.
Until next time....we do hope to see you at the Christmas show. Gonna be a good one. Bring the kiddos, and your Holiday Spirit. We love you guys...yes we do.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for.
Still compiling the photos...I am so analog, sorry you all.
xoxox
J
Friday, November 16, 2007
HOT OFF THE PRESSES....THIS JUST IN....
It is on....get your yule tide cheer in order...no 'bah hum bugs' here....
7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!
Sunday, December 16, 2007 5pm
Lakewood Theater
1825 Abrams Parkway
Dallas, TX 75214
All Ages/Smoke Free
Fun For The Whole Family.
We wanted to get this info out in a jiffy as we are excited....websites, myspaces, blogs, etc... will all be updated with info as confirmed....
expect snow, rudolph, milk & cookies, extended xmas set, participation for the kiddos, and other joyous surprises..... I have heard that Santa and his reindeer may even land down outside....the x-mas show is coming home to its original location...
Tickets and further info coming ASAP....mark your calendars....bring the mistletoe....
your friendly holiday reporter,
cp
It is on....get your yule tide cheer in order...no 'bah hum bugs' here....
7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!
Sunday, December 16, 2007 5pm
Lakewood Theater
1825 Abrams Parkway
Dallas, TX 75214
All Ages/Smoke Free
Fun For The Whole Family.
We wanted to get this info out in a jiffy as we are excited....websites, myspaces, blogs, etc... will all be updated with info as confirmed....
expect snow, rudolph, milk & cookies, extended xmas set, participation for the kiddos, and other joyous surprises..... I have heard that Santa and his reindeer may even land down outside....the x-mas show is coming home to its original location...
Tickets and further info coming ASAP....mark your calendars....bring the mistletoe....
your friendly holiday reporter,
cp
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Wow....fun fun tour....and its coming to an end soon. If you haven't caught a show yet come out. Come at doors, have a cocktail, and check out all three bands. Its a really fun experience. We have made some new friendships within our band and out, and its going to be a bit sad to say goodbye. Being back with family, friends, will be good. Working on new projects will be exciting. Thank you for all your support. We do love you.
Still working on the pics.
*live*
j
Still working on the pics.
*live*
j
Friday, November 09, 2007
God Bless Texas! What a blast. Dallas it was so good to Rock the House of Blues with you. And Austin, that was a dirty rock show. Guys do you feel the music...its all happening!
Had to cancel Houston....some sick Rooney's going around.
Polyphonic decided to take a little road trip to New Orleans before the Florida show. Julie D road down too! On bus one we had wine, cheese, and watched The Way We Were. Beautiful. You must see, even our brutish sound guy Adam Fisher cried. See what a little estrogen will do in your life.
Anyhow....gonna hang here for today, and catch the Redwalls in action tonight.
Hope to see you out tomorrow.
And keep checking in, I will be uploading some scandalous tour pics soon.... Ha Ha
xoxo
J
Had to cancel Houston....some sick Rooney's going around.
Polyphonic decided to take a little road trip to New Orleans before the Florida show. Julie D road down too! On bus one we had wine, cheese, and watched The Way We Were. Beautiful. You must see, even our brutish sound guy Adam Fisher cried. See what a little estrogen will do in your life.
Anyhow....gonna hang here for today, and catch the Redwalls in action tonight.
Hope to see you out tomorrow.
And keep checking in, I will be uploading some scandalous tour pics soon.... Ha Ha
xoxo
J
Monday, November 05, 2007
Hello Everyone.
Amazing California shows. Halloween was a blast. Each band dressed up and played to a fantastic San Fransisco crowd. San Diego was just as fun. And a very very sweet fan made us all hand painted skateboards. Wow! Also Robert's ( from Rooney) mom was at the LA show. She had some nice things to say about Polyphonic.....
Seen at the Polyphonic Spree show...
Nov 5, 2007, 02:21 PM | by Shirley Halperin
Categories: Music, Music Biz, Theater
Tim DeLaughter and his robed 24-member choir can count a new convert to the musical movement that is the Polyphonic Spree: actress Talia Shire (Adrian, of Rocky fame), who grooved, bounced, and chanted along to the band from the core of what can only be described as a "Come to Jesus'' pit, which had formed at Hollywood's Henry Fonda theater on Friday night. Shire was there to see her son Robert Schwartzman's band, Rooney, open. (Shire, pictured with Schwartzman, also makes a cameo in their video for "When Did Your Heart Go Missing?".) But clutching a just-bought copy of the Spree's latest album, The Fragile Army, she was clearly impressed with the headliners. "It's like watching Hair," she told us as the Spree segued from a killer cover of Nirvana's "Lithium" to the psychedelic (and hence, Hair-like) "It's the Sun." "It's like a spectacle... they're so theatrical and visual, this should be on Broadway or, even better, an open-air stage." Ah, always the thespian. Besides, if the Flaming Lips can do it, why not this indie rock collective?
I am with the family now in Big D, and can't wait to rock House of Blues. We have a special treat for you.....
xo
jess
Amazing California shows. Halloween was a blast. Each band dressed up and played to a fantastic San Fransisco crowd. San Diego was just as fun. And a very very sweet fan made us all hand painted skateboards. Wow! Also Robert's ( from Rooney) mom was at the LA show. She had some nice things to say about Polyphonic.....
Seen at the Polyphonic Spree show...
Nov 5, 2007, 02:21 PM | by Shirley Halperin
Categories: Music, Music Biz, Theater
Tim DeLaughter and his robed 24-member choir can count a new convert to the musical movement that is the Polyphonic Spree: actress Talia Shire (Adrian, of Rocky fame), who grooved, bounced, and chanted along to the band from the core of what can only be described as a "Come to Jesus'' pit, which had formed at Hollywood's Henry Fonda theater on Friday night. Shire was there to see her son Robert Schwartzman's band, Rooney, open. (Shire, pictured with Schwartzman, also makes a cameo in their video for "When Did Your Heart Go Missing?".) But clutching a just-bought copy of the Spree's latest album, The Fragile Army, she was clearly impressed with the headliners. "It's like watching Hair," she told us as the Spree segued from a killer cover of Nirvana's "Lithium" to the psychedelic (and hence, Hair-like) "It's the Sun." "It's like a spectacle... they're so theatrical and visual, this should be on Broadway or, even better, an open-air stage." Ah, always the thespian. Besides, if the Flaming Lips can do it, why not this indie rock collective?
I am with the family now in Big D, and can't wait to rock House of Blues. We have a special treat for you.....
xo
jess
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