tag:akabelle.org,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=1Latest News2018-08-03T09:52:47-06:00Aka Bellefalsetag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/53735352018-08-03T09:52:47-06:002018-08-03T09:52:47-06:00a.k.a. Belle Headline Hyde Park Street Fair 2018 - Saturday Night<p>We are so excited to be a part of Hyde Park Street Fair again! </p>
<p>The Hyde Park Street Fair is an annual neighborhood fundraiser held in Boise’s Camel's Back Park featuring vendor booths, activities for kids, live music, delicious foods, cold beer, community entertainers, and a wine garden for three fun-filled days. One of the best festivals in Boise! All proceeds go back into grants and programs in the North End community.</p>
<p>Sam and Catherine grew up in the North End, so being part of this event is extremely gratifying, and one of our personal favorites to play. We'll be playing some of the new tunes from our upcoming album - and some you probably know the words to! Come sing along with us at <a contents="Hyde Park Street Fair 2018" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/725362921138256/" target="_self">Hyde Park Street Fair 2018</a> -- we headline Saturday night!!</p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/43716682016-09-14T08:51:11-06:002018-03-17T16:56:10-06:00a.k.a. Belle @Hyde Park Street Fair!<span class="font_large">We are excited to be playing the Hyde Park Street Fair this year! We will be playing on the Main Stage at 7pm on Friday, September 16th - and we have a special foot- stompin'- smile - inducin' set planned for all you festival goers.<br>The Hyde Park Street Fair is held at Camel's Back Park in Boise's historic North End - it is FREE and family friendly.<br>For more info, please visit their website:</span>
<p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span class="font_large">http://www.northendboise.org/hyde-park-street-fair-2016</span></span><br><br><span class="font_large">Or check out their Facebook page:</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#0000FF;">https://www.facebook.com/HydeParkStreetFair/</span><br><br>See you there!</span></p><br><br> Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/43281242016-08-16T17:28:34-06:002016-08-16T17:28:34-06:00a.k.a. Belle's Catherine Merrick sings with The Posies Fall Pop Up Show Tour 2016<p>a.k.a. Belle's Catherine Merrick will be lending her versatile vocals to The Posie's for their return to Boise on November 18th, 2016! Catherine was chosen from a handful of talented Boise vocalists last spring to perform with the band on the first round of their 2016 tour, and was lucky enough to be asked back for a 2nd time. </p>
<p>"I was incredibly honored to be asked to sing with them the first time 'round - a little nervous, but really excited, mostly, to have the opportunity to work with them," says Catherine. "And to have the chance to sing with them again is wonderful. The experience was - and may well be again - a little surreal, but they are totally delightful folks and made me feel very welcome." </p>
<p>She adds, "For them to trust that I can sing their songs proficiently is a huge compliment in itself." </p>
<p>The Posie's are continuing with their Pop Up Show Tour, following the release of "Solid States" - their 9th album. The Posies are doing a series of pop up shows in secret locations across North America this fall, similar to their spring US tour, with drummer Frankie Siragusa. Most of these shows will not be in clubs or bars; instead, each will be in a unique alternative venue in the city listed. The actual address of the shows will be released only to ticket holders not more than 24 hours in advance of the show. All shows are on sale now, and tickets are very limited! </p>
<p>For the uninformed, The Posies are an American power pop group, who formed in Bellingham, Washington in the late '80's, featuring two forces of nature, Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. Auer is a solo artist, with several releases of his own, and also a record producer. He has worked with bands such as You Am I, Monostereo, Cheap Star, Love Battery, Redd Kross, Truly, The Melismatics, and <span style="color:#0000FF;">Tad</span> (who, as many Idahoan's know, have their roots in Boise). </p>
<p>In 2003, Auer and Ken Stringfellow released Private Sides, a six-song split EP (Arena Rock Recording Co./Rykodisc). Auer played guitar on the 2004 William Shatner record Has Been which was produced and arranged by Ben Folds. Notably, in 1993, Stringfellow and Auer were recruited to join Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens for a <span style="color:#0000FF;">Big Star</span> reunion; Stringfellow and Auer performed and recorded with Big Star until Alex Chilton's death in 2010. Ken continues to perform in projects related to Big Star, including the ongoing series of "Big Star's Third" concerts. In 1997 Stringfellow began a long association with <span style="color:#0000FF;">R.E.M</span>.. He performed with the band on world tours in 1999, 2003, 2004, and 2005, and appears on several R.E.M. records, including the Man on the Moon soundtrack, Reveal, and Around the Sun. </p>
<p>For more details about the show and ticket information, please click here: </p>
<p><span style="color:#0000FF;">https://www.facebook.com/events/106972949717023/</span></p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/42694682016-07-08T10:57:17-06:002016-07-08T10:57:17-06:00a.k.a. Belle with Roselit Bone (PDX) at The Olympic, July 30th<span class="font_large">We are excited to play with Portland based band, Roselit Bone, on July 30th, at The Olympic Venue! We've shared the stage a couple of times now, and we've fallen in love with them. We think you'll like them, too! <br><br>Please check them out and some support us on July 30th! </span>
<p><a contents="Roselit Bone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://roselitbone.com/"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span class="font_large">http://roselitbone.com/</span></span></a></p><span class="font_large">Also on the bill, Bryan John Appleby! </span>
<p><a contents="Bryan John Appleby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/bryanjohnappleby"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span class="font_large">https://www.facebook.com/bryanjohnappleby</span></span></a><br> </p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/42519842016-06-27T14:46:24-06:002017-01-13T06:56:02-07:00a.k.a. Belle added to JOHN DOE show July 3rd @The Olympic<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/195707/8ed739dd1e61681ff6fed534238f982311df1267/original/13501769-1801425970093497-5166888143816201290-n.jpg?1467060572" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Super excited to announce a last minute show this weekend, supporting punk/alt folk legend John Doe (X, The Flesheaters, The Knitters) at The Olympic Venue in Boise!<br><br>This is not the first time we have crossed paths with John Doe - we were very honored to take part in a pilot documentary series called American Music several years ago, which was filmed in Boise, the theme of which was focused on 'small town' music communities. As part of this documentary, a.k.a. Belle performed a few songs with John (as his backing band) and Catherine sang an acoustic duet with him, as well. It was an amazing experience for us, especially Catherine, who will tell you that X was her favorite band back in the day (and probably still is now).<br><br>Here's a link to a promo for the pilot (which sadly was never aired), where you can see a.k.a. Belle's Sam and Catherine, as well as many other Boise artists who took part (Ali and Travis Ward from Hillfolk Noir; Curtis Stigers; Johnny Shoes and more!):<p><a contents="American Music with John Doe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wideeye.tv/work/john-doe-american-music-teaser/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">http://wideeye.tv/work/john-doe-american-music-teaser/</span></a><br><br>We are really looking forward to seeing John again and hope you'll join us! <br><br>John Doe/Jesse Dayton/a.k.a. Belle<br>The Olympic Venue<br>Main Street<br>Boise<br><br>SUNDAY JULY 3RD<br><a contents="The Olympic Venue" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/theolympicboise/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">https://www.facebook.com/theolympicboise/</span></a></p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/42408302016-06-21T10:21:02-06:002020-11-16T03:45:05-07:00"I Hear It Now" EP Release Party - June 23rd<span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/195707/0a628449e570a424b6ef61a05c8080e35d234e4e/original/13450138-10154268799684346-8226425081882287817-n.jpg?1466526151" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This Thursday - June 23rd - we will be performing a special set on the Record Exchange stage to celebrate the release of our new EP, "I Hear It Now."</span><br><br><span class="font_large">The road to this point has been full of adversity, truly a "Crooked Path" -- and we look forward to sharing our story as well as our songs with you. Please join us at 6:30pm for a heartfelt performance live on the Record Exchange stage. Copies of the EP will be available for purchase.<br><br>Payette Brewing Co. will be serving free beer from 6pm for those 21+, but the event is free and all ages are welcome.</span>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/42075672016-06-01T18:40:10-06:002017-01-13T06:56:02-07:00"I Hear It Now" NOW!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/195707/b3db54b36785d92d0ade884ba6c323e66ed05f33/original/i-hear-it-now-ep-cover-square.jpg?1464828094" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">We are pleased to announce that our new EP, "I Hear It Now" will be released on June 23rd, 2016!! <br><br>We will be celebrating its arrival with a big, bad ass party at our favorite record store, The Record Exchange, on Thursday, June 23rd, starting at 6:30. There'll be free Payette Brewing Company beer (ID required) from 6pm, but the show is free and all ages! We will be playing live on the Record Exchange stage, and this is the only release party we will be having, so please join us and welcome our new baby into the world.<br><br>And check out that cover art by local artist, Will Spearman! </span><br> <p><span class="font_large"><a contents="akabelle release party at record exchange" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/232062623843541/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">a</span></a></span><a contents="akabelle release party at record exchange" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/232062623843541/"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span class="font_large">kaBelle Release Party at Record Exchange</span></span></a></p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/42012202016-05-28T10:44:59-06:002022-05-20T19:31:27-06:00The Posies, "I Hear It Now" EP update<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/195707/0ef93aac6954df4a5a4d98dcbf41565d9fd1ec26/original/the-posies-with-catherine-may-2016.jpg?1464453987" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Last week our Catherine was asked to sing backing vocals with The Posies, a very high honor indeed, as the band are known for their perfect harmonies and cleverly written power pop songs. <br><br>The Posies are currently finishing up a national tour, during which they played 'secret shows' - the locations were kept under wraps until 24 hours before the events, and ended up being house shows, held in photography studios and other small, unique venues that held between 50 - 100 people. (Boise's secret show was a house show, played to an intimate crowd of approximately 50 eager Posies fans.) <br><br>Catherine sang two songs with them, "Licenses to Hide" and "The Glitter Prize," both tracks from The Posies "Blood Candy" LP - and had a great time meeting Ken Stringfellow, Jon Auer and their new drummer, Frankie Siragusa.<br><br>For more information on The Posies, please visit here:<p><a contents="http://theposies.net/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://theposies.net/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">http://theposies.net/</span></a><br><br>We are edging closer to our EP release - the finishing touches are currently being put on the artwork, which we think is going to be amazing, since we enlisted the talents of Boise's Will Spearman to create a piece for the "I Hear It Now" cover. We will be having a special release party at The Record Exchange in early-mid June. Stay tuned for the date and other details!<br><br> </p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/41699432016-05-07T07:57:13-06:002022-06-01T00:26:26-06:00Purple Reign - a Celebration of the Music of Prince<span class="font_large">It seems incredible that we will take to the stage again so soon to celebrate the music of yet another prolific, talented musician who sadly left us unexpectedly.<br><br>Prince.</span><br><br>a.k.a. Belle's Catherine: "Early Prince albums were introduced to me by my first real love, who was a huge fan; so tracks from "Dirty Mind," and "Prince" in particular, bring back extremely strong memories of falling in love for the first time. I feel like I <em>lived </em>some of those songs - such was the nature of that particular relationship, very physical, a little destructive and desperate. It's amazing how years later, just hearing a certain song can bring up all those emotions again. That's how powerful music is."
<p>River Boise presents <strong>Purple Reign: A Celebration of the Music of Prince Live at The Record Exchange </strong>(1105 W. Idaho St. in Downtown Boise) at 6pm Thursday, May 19. As always, this Record Exchange in-store event is free and all ages. Also scheduled to perform:</p>
<p>Gayle Chapman (former Prince keyboardist) <br>Edmond Dantès <br>Todd Dunnigan <br>Ned Evett <br>Gipsy Moon Rise <br>G 1 R L C R 3 W <br>Lounge On Fire <br>MostlyMuff <br>Leta Neustaedter <br>Thomas Paul <br>Phantahex <br>Curtis Stigers <br>Sun Blood Stories</p>
<p>NOTE: Due to anticipated attendance, the Record Exchange will be distributing admission wristbands beginning Thursday, May 12. Should they reach capacity, the wristband will guarantee your admission to the event; if they don’t reach capacity, you’ll simply look cool wearing your new accessory. NOTE: ONE WRISTBAND PER PERSON; YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP MULTIPLE WRISTBANDS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, ETC.<br><br><span style="color:#9900ff;">PLEASE WEAR PURPLE.</span><br><br><a contents="Purple Reign: A Celebration of the Music of Prince" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.comevents/1022725074441924/"><span style="color:#9933ff;">https://www.facebook.com/events/1022725074441924/</span></a></p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/41335162016-04-12T20:04:48-06:002019-11-28T01:06:38-07:00"The Three Neighborhoods in Three Nights Tour"Upcoming shows! <br><strong>April 22nd</strong> at <strong>The Navajo</strong> (Central Rim - next to Emerald Lanes) with Groggy Bikini and Mantooth <br><strong>April 23rd</strong> at <strong>Cinder Winery </strong>(Garden City) for the 1st night of <strong>Wild Freedom 2016</strong>, with Eilen Jewell, Jonah Shue, Thomas Paul and Bernie Reilly/Reilly Coyote<br><strong>April 24th </strong>at <strong>The Boise Hive</strong> (Boise Bench) for the 2nd day of <strong>Wild Freedom 2016</strong>, with Phonetic, Bijouxx, 2x2, Fleet Street Klezmer Band, Tracy Morrison, Idyltime, Brett Netson, Ryan Curtis +more...!<br>For more information about Wild Freedom 2016, please go here:<p><a contents="Wild Freedom EVents 2016" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wildlovepreserve.org/wild-freedom-2016"><span style="color:#0000CD;">http://www.wildlovepreserve.org/wild-freedom-2016</span></a></p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/41134772016-03-30T18:29:11-06:002021-01-02T06:31:22-07:00The Willamette Week Mention a.k.a. Belle - "Best of Everything Else" - Treefort Music Festival 2016<p>Many thanks to <strong>Matthew Singer</strong> from Willamette Week (<a contents="www.wweek.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wweek.com/homepage/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">www.wweek.com</span></a>) for mentioning <strong>a.k.a. Belle</strong> in his coverage of <strong>Treefort Music Festival 2016</strong>. It's a real honor to be included especially since the majority of bands he covered in the article are Portland or Seattle area bands. Thank you for listening, Matthew. It inspires us to continue on our path. <br>See the full article here:<br><a contents="400 Bands, a Giant Neon Spider and Not Many Rappers - A Treefort 2016 Recap" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wweek.com/2016/03/29/400-bands-a-giant-neon-spider-and-not-many-rappers-a-treefort-2016-recap/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">http://www.wweek.com/2016/03/29/400-bands-a-giant-neon-spider-and-not-many-rappers-a-treefort-2016-recap/</span></a></p>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/41075662016-03-27T08:50:32-06:002022-02-25T03:19:41-07:00a.k.a. Belle Treefort showcase TONIGHT at The Olympic-- just a reminder to all our friends and those who are Belle - curious...TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!<br>"...(a.k.a. Belle) - summoning the spirit of Crazy Horse if they jammed with Charles Mingus and got Neko Case to stop being so sensitive..." Spencer Marsden, BBC Manchester<br>8pm at The Olympic<br><a contents="Treefort Music Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.treefortmusicfest.com"><span style="color:#0000FF;">Treefort Music Festival</span></a><br>Boise, Idaho<br>The Athens of the Sagebrush3:59Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/40996242016-03-22T09:25:15-06:002020-09-09T23:43:22-06:00a.k.a. Belle play TREEFORT MUSIC FESTIVAL!<span class="font_large">We are so thrilled to be a part of Boise's 5th annual Treefort Music Festival!<br><br>We, like the festival, have grown and morphed a little since our first Treefort showcase, and we hope you will consider including us in your Treefort 2016 experience. This year, we are excited - SOOOOOOOO excited - to play The Olympic Venue, right in the heart of the festival. There's a great line up all day - Sunday, March 27th - though we play at 8pm, so mark your Trail Guides and we will see you there! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES for your support.<br><br><a contents="TreefortMusicFest.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://treefortmusicfest.com/"><span style="color:#0000FF;">TreefortMusicFest.com</span></a><br><br>Have a listen to our new single, "Mustangs" --</span>3:59Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/40728172016-03-04T09:41:33-07:002016-03-04T09:44:42-07:00"MUSTANGS" FOR SALE!!Our new single, "Mustangs" is now available to purchase! You can buy it directly from our online "Store" - or if you are lucky enough to live in the Boise area, you can purchase a download code from The Record Exchange, where you will receive a free limited edition a.k.a Belle sticker and a Wild Love Preserve wristband.<br>Proceeds from the sales of "Mustangs" benefit Wild Love Preserve, which is an Idaho non-profit whose mission is to rescue, protect and preserve native Idaho wild horses. They currently have 130 wilds running free near Challis, Idaho. For more info please visit their website:<br><a contents="www.wildlovepreserve.org " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wildlovepreserve.org"><span style="color:#0000CD;">www.wildlovepreserve.org</span></a><br>The Record Exchange is located on the corner of Idaho Street and 11th Street, downtown Boise. <a contents="www.therecordexchange.com " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://therecordexchange.com"><span style="color:#0000FF;">www.therecordexchange.com </span><br>Thank you for your support!</a>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/40708642016-03-03T07:40:03-07:002022-04-29T03:34:18-06:00'Mustangs' run free tomorrow!Tomorrow is the big day - we release our single, "Mustangs" - into the big, wild world.<br><br>It will be available to buy - here - direct from our website, or if you are lucky enough to live in the beautiful city of Boise, Idaho, you can visit The Record Exchange (located on the corner of 11th and Idaho Street, downtown), where you can purchase a download card. Along with your purchase you will receive a Wild Love Preserve wristband and a limited edition a.k.a. Belle sticker (while supplies last).<br><br>Proceeds from the sales of "Mustangs" benefit Wild Love Preserve, an Idaho non-profit whose mission is to rescue, protect and preserve native Idaho wild horses. For more information about what they do, please visit their website at <a contents="www.wildlovepreserve.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wildlovepreserve.org"><span style="color:#0000CD;">www.wildlovepreserve.org</span></a>Aka Belletag:akabelle.org,2005:Post/40567622016-02-23T18:08:53-07:002016-02-23T18:11:40-07:00Thank you for your support!We are just over a week away from releasing "Mustangs," the first single from our upcoming EP, "I Hear It Now!" To say that we are excited is an understatement - we've had such a great response to the video that Andrea Maki from Wild Love Preserve put together - so far it has had a little over 5000 views on Youtube alone. <br>As you may or may not know, proceeds from the single benefit Wild Love Preserve, an Idaho non-profit whose mission is to rescue, protect and preserve native wild horses in their native habitat. If you would like to find out more, please visit their website:<br><a contents="www.wildlovepreserve.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:www.wildlovepreserve.org">www.wildlovepreserve.org</a><br>Details on how you can purchase the download are coming soon!<br>Thank you for supporting our music - please join us in supporting Idaho's wild horses. <br> Aka Belle