Leave a comment below for your chance to win 2 tickets to The Black Kids at the Mayan Theater on October 15! Winner will be chosen on October 1 and notified by email. Good luck!
Show info: http://goldenvoice.com/shows/details/?id=19786
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090040C3A110464E?brand=goldenvoice
Combining bouncy ’60s-style pop, ’80s new wave atmospherics, and upbeat dance grooves played with a playful, organic spirit, the Black Kids had earned a loyal local following when they posted their four-song EP, Wizard of Ahhhs, on their MySpace page in August 2007. The witty, hook-laden tunes impressed music fans in Florida and Georgia who had seen the Black Kids’ live shows (in particular a fabled appearance at the 2007 Popfest in Athens, GA), and several bloggers began writing up the band. Word spread like wildfire across the Internet, and “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You” and “Hurricane Jane” were being hailed as potential hit singles. After Vice magazine, New Musical Express, and Pitchfork Media began talking up the band, the Black Kids’ appearances at the CMJ Music Marathon in October 2007 found them turning away hundreds of curious music fans and winning rapturous notices in the music press, all without the benefit of a record deal. Not long after the CMJ appearances, the Black Kids signed a management deal with Quest Management, and were booked to play their first tour of England while weighing offers from several record labels. After signing with Columbia Records in the States and Almost Gold Recordings for distribution in regions outside North America, they recorded their debut, Partie Traumatic, produced by former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler. The album was officially released in July of 2008. ~ Mark Deming, All Music Guide
30 responses so far ↓
1 Neil // Sep 19, 2008
Ughnnnnn This would be a hot early Bday gift….love those kids…regardless…big ups La snark
2 bren // Sep 19, 2008
sooo good. “i’m noooot gonna teach yer boyfriend how to dance with you.” epic breakup/makeup jam.
3 katie d // Sep 19, 2008
But seriously, The Virgins are opening!!
4 Kelly // Sep 19, 2008
I will teach your boyfriend how to do lots of things!
5 Zed // Sep 19, 2008
Hell yeah
6 Sara // Sep 19, 2008
Pick me it’s my birthday next Wednesday!
7 Max // Sep 19, 2008
black kids are awesome, i want in
8 James // Sep 19, 2008
the Virgins are great too, this will be an all-around awesome show
9 k-diz // Sep 19, 2008
I’m in!
10 Matt // Sep 19, 2008
tickets please! drinks on me!
11 whiteboy // Sep 19, 2008
I love the black kids but am without money! please pick me!
12 Kelsey // Sep 19, 2008
I want Black Kids tickets!
13 Geoff Brown // Sep 19, 2008
srsly pik me.
14 Jenhen // Sep 19, 2008
Moi! Moi! Moi! Merci!
Love both the Black Kids AND The Virgins!
15 c4 // Sep 19, 2008
Someone actually tried to get me to trade my nick cave ticket for a black kids ticket. Pick the guy above me, he can’t spell.
16 Hyde // Sep 19, 2008
I can’t not try right?
17 car // Sep 19, 2008
They still won’t teach me how to dance! But i’ll try to see them for free anyway!
18 armando // Sep 19, 2008
pick me, i need to win something… i just did taxes.
19 Lindsey Rangel // Sep 19, 2008
Wow! Thanks for the heads up LA SNARK!!!
20 Kat // Sep 19, 2008
Very reminiscent of The Cure, in a poppy kind of way. Would love to see them live….
21 Matt Geller // Sep 20, 2008
Please pick me…. they rule!!!
22 Busyra // Sep 20, 2008
Pick me I’m poor!
23 Jason // Sep 20, 2008
chicken is better than armpits.
24 Dan // Sep 21, 2008
I would enjoy those free tickets, yes I would!
25 nasdank // Sep 21, 2008
hook it up por favor
26 Cecilia // Sep 24, 2008
Has anyone ever tried to read The Posessed by Dostoyevsky? It will induce the worst case of ADD, especially when you try to read it on Gutenberg text onscreen at work. Dude, pick me! As you can see, I am spiraling downward into an existential abyss. Put the tix at the end of the rope and drop it down the hole. I have your dog! I’ll put your dog in the bucket if you just make me the winner.
27 Maryelle // Oct 1, 2008
I’m making eyes at you, I’ve been making makings these eyes now since 82!
28 mc // Oct 7, 2008
tix plz
29 Melissa Rodwell // Oct 13, 2008
pick meeeeeeee
30 gina // Oct 15, 2008
tix please
already going tonight… but want one extra for a friend! xo
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