Johnny E Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE End date 5/21/2010 Press Contact: Beth Fleenor* The Frank Agency 206.491.0516 beth@thefrankagency.org *CDs, photos, and more information available upon request REPTET Announce US ‘Agendacide’ Tour COAST TO COAST RECORD RELEASE TOUR - May 2010 "Reptet places a premium on greasy swing yet plays with a punky irreverence" - Time Out New York "Part mutant New Orleans brass band, part Sun Ra orchestra and part Skatellites... these guys can be downright awe-inspiring" - Chicago Jazz.com May 6 Wilmington, DE Mojo 13 May 7 Philadelphia, PA Chris’s Jazz Cafe May 8 Tivoli, NY The Black Swan May 9 New York, NY The Local 269 May 10 Brooklyn, NY Rose Live Music May 12 Cleveland, OH Nighttown May 13 Grand Rapids, MI Founders May 14 Three Oaks, MI The Acorn Theatre May 15 Chicago, IL The Viaduct Theatre May 16 Madison, WI The Frequency May 17 Minneapolis, MN Acadia Cafe May 18 Fargo, ND The Red Raven May 20 Missoula, MT Top Hat Lounge May 21 Sandpoint, ID Eichardt’s For more information please visit www.reptet.com or www.sonicbids.com/reptet The Band Fresh off the road from a triumphant spring tour of the west coast, Seattle’s Reptet will be touring the United States in May to promote their new, 7” red vinyl/digital download release entitled, Agendacide (Monktail Records). This will mark their first coast to coast tour after numerous stints on both the east and west coasts of the US and Canada. Winners of two 2007 Earshot Golden Ear Awards, this genre-bending band is comprised of six multi-instrumentalists who have an expansive approach to music, performing original compositions that incorporate jazz, rock, ska, punk, modern classical, avant garde, eastern European folk and more. Reptet’s live performances have been described as; “arresting, compelling and just plain cranked-up!” with stage shows evolving into transformative performance art pieces using costumes, story telling, dance routines and absurdist humor. Reptet has proven itself to be a unique and utterly enthralling multi-leveled experience, leaving an indelible mark on the memories of their audiences. Their critically acclaimed 2006 CD release, "Do This" won numerous accolades, appeared on the year-end top-10 lists of many music critics and was chosen the top Record of the Year by Jazziz Magazine's Alex Gelfand. Their 2008 CD, “Chicken or Beef?” was chosen finalist for Jazz Record of the Year by the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards and has been lauded by luminary Simpsons creator, Matt Groening. Their latest vinyl release, Agendacide is accompanied by stunning cover art by the late great illustrator, Jim Flora. It also features a guest appearance by the world-renowned keyboardist Wayne Horvitz on Hammond organ. Reptet will record their next full-length CD in the summer of 2010 and plan to tour Europe and Japan in the fall/winter 2010/2011. Edited April 9, 2010 by Johnny E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Finally all the board members from Fargo who have been clamoring for a Reptet show get their wish… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Can I come record that Fargo show with my new portable disc-cutter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Can I come record that Fargo show with my new portable disc-cutter? I don't see why not...for a nominal service charge, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 That's a nice (and busy!) two weeks you got there! The band should really be hittin' towards the end. You guys tape all your shows? Bet there will be something special there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 AWESOME, Philly hit! Will never forget your last show here, so I guess you'll just have to top it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Can I come record that Fargo show with my new portable disc-cutter? I don't see why not...for a nominal service charge, of course. Then maybe I'll just sneak a tape recorder into the Chris' gig, and later on I'll release "Reptet--The Secret Sessions." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Can I come record that Fargo show with my new portable disc-cutter? I don't see why not...for a nominal service charge, of course. Then maybe I'll just sneak a tape recorder into the Chris' gig, and later on I'll release "Reptet--The Secret Sessions." Alright. But I have to warn you. We travel with this guy: His name is ‘Bonehead’ and he handles our merch and runs the door. If he discovers you’re illegally taping the show, he’ll go and flex on ya’….and it won’t be pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 For those who haven't seen 'em live, the band is pretty terrific. I missed them last month, but have seen them a couple of times before and they always put on a great - and very fun! - show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Last time I saw them they had people literally dancing in the aisles. Edited April 9, 2010 by medjuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Johnny, I hope to make the show in Tivoli, NY on May 8. I live just 20 - 25 minutes away. No promises, but I will do my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I hope to see you there Tom. It will be fun - you have my personal guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Let us know when you decide to swing south through Texas and Looziana. We'd love to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 We’ve already started to strategize ways to get ours asses down to New Orleans. If you have any suggestions on places to play in Texas, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Sorry to say we will be away when you play Grand Rapids (I'd love to see you at Founders) but we might be able to catch you in Chicago. Any member with a chance should see/hear this band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 We’ve already started to strategize ways to get ours asses down to New Orleans. If you have any suggestions on places to play in Texas, let me know. Do you have a New Orleans gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Sorry to say we will be away when you play Grand Rapids (I'd love to see you at Founders) but we might be able to catch you in Chicago. Any member with a chance should see/hear this band. Well... the show in Chicago is a going to be kinda special. We are playing with Super Happy Funtime Burlesque. We will open the night with an hour long set and then join the SHFB troop for some full blast irreverent mayhem. It's going to be quite the event. Edited April 16, 2010 by Johnny E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Sorry to say we will be away when you play Grand Rapids (I'd love to see you at Founders) but we might be able to catch you in Chicago. Any member with a chance should see/hear this band. Well... the show in Chicago is a going to be kinda special. We are playing with Super Happy Funtime Burlesque. We will open the night with an hour long set and then join the SHFB troop for some full blast irreverent mayhem. It's going to be quite the event. Hmm. I'd probably come out for that, but I will supposedly be returning from New York very, very late on the 15th (though all air travel is potentially threatened by this Icelandic volcanic activity, so I'll just see closer to the time). If not this time, I'll try to make it the next time you guys come through Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) Hittin' the road. see ya'll on the other side. Edited April 30, 2010 by Johnny E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Johnson Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 See you in Philly, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Attention New York friends! A new show has been added to the tour! We'll be playing at the Jalopy Theatre in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn tomorrow night. We hit at midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Philly tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny E Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Great show at Founders in Grand Rapids last night. Corey Ruffin's End Time Orchestra opened the night. Nice people in Grand Rapids...at least the ones who came to see us place and hosted us. It was a high energy kick off to three gigs with Corey's bands, ending with the explosion in Chicago on Saturday. Remember folks, the Chicago show at The Viaduct Theatre starts kinda last (doors at 10:30) and we hit at 11PM. After that, Reptet will join the Super Happy Funtime Burlesque pit band and things will go from intellectual irreverence to existential erotica pretty quick. There is going to be an after hours loft party with lotsa jammin' and hijinx - but you have to attend the Viaduct show in order to find out the details on that. It's gonna be faa-un! Se you there, -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedR Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 This past Wednesday I was fortunate to see Johnny E's Reptet in Cleveland. Whoever said to go see/hear them is absolutely right. What a unique group.....the various styles in their music....wonderful compositions that took full advantage of talented multi instrumentalists who really smoked!....not to mention great Johnny E vocals on what I think was their new single. It was also nice for me to meet and talk a bit to Johnny and two members of the group. It's a pleasure for the audience to hear musicians who obviously, based on their compositions and playing, take their music seriously but have fun at the same time. Goin' to the fish market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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