January 2010
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Mini-tour recap
We set out to play in some of our favorite little towns in Northern California last weekend. The Shants are a new band, so we wanted to get a feel for playing in varying venues (bars, cafes, all ages venues). It also gave us a chance to bond, and debate the Big Mysteries of Life: Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, The Cube, organized religion, bacon, and Skip’s dietary vices.
Along the way,...
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WatchHome sweet Oakland! This weekend was filled with rainy nights huddled in warm places, and with equally warm moments of music… such as this one at Cafe Flo in Chico, when we backed up Christina Antipa for one of her older songs, Here’s Your Ghost. My camera’s battery ran out before song ended, sadly.
Thanks to all who came out to say hello.
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Off to Nevada City, then Chico on Sunday. See...
Last night in Stockton was damn foggy, but… we were in good company. All the bands we played with are amazing songwriters.
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And... we're off! + Sacramento News & Review...
Just picked up the van. It’s not a mini-van, mind you… its an Intermediate Passenger Van!
The Hemlock was a ton of fun last night: Il Gato and Ash Reiter were especially amazing. Thanks to all for coming out. Sorry about the sound issues.Tonight we’re headed over to the Central Valley, to the Plea For Peace Center. It’s our second show with Christina Antipa, and...
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The Shants - FILTER's undiscovered band of the...
“Hailing from Oakland, California, The Shants specialize in a blend of Southern folk and country, embossed with the sad sounds of the pedal steel guitar.”
Read more here!
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NorCal mini-tour this week
We’re hitting a handful of towns in Northern California this week, selling copies of our new EP and sharing songs with some truly amazing fellow artists. Full details to the left, but we’ll be playing shows in these illustrious places:
Thu Jan 14 - The Hemlock, SF
Fri Jan 15 - Plea For Peace Center, Stockton
Sat Jan 16 - Chief Crazy Horse Saloon, Nevada City
Sun Jan 17 - Cafe...
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Review of Russian River Songs from Beat Surrender
“…weary vocal and hushed harmonica… a natural organic sound… the pedal steel playing of Samuel Tokhein that weaves through the songs offering a perfect foil for the laid back vocals… This album may not shout out to be noticed but it manages to subtly win over your attention…”
Read the rest here!
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WatchA song from our live session on Pirate Cat Radio.
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