Plays Well With Others

YOUR PLANS FOR TOMORROW NIGHT!

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:50:00 +0000

TOMORROW NIGHT our friends at Hell Ya! are putting on a great show at Spaceland!
with Dynamite Walls, The Test Dream & Rumi, and

If you are one of the first 20 people to say HELL YA! at the door tomorrow night before 10pm, you get in for FREEEEEEEEEE yayyyyy!

Hell Ya! Presents
DYMAMITE WALLS - myspace.com/dynamitewalls
THE TEST DREAM - myspace.com/thetestdream
RUMI - myspace.com/rumiaz
&
Hell Ya Deejays spinning between sets!

$8 | $5 w/RSVP**** 21 yrs + | Doors at 9pm
1717 N Silverlake Blvd

******PASSWORD! First 20 people to say "HELL YA!" before 10pm will get in for free!******
***Email hellyanight@gmail.com to RSVP***

GLARE OF ROCKETS TONIGHT AT KNITTING FACTORY IN HOLLYWOOD WITH PEACHCAKE, MC LARS AND GET BACK LORETTA.

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:20:00 +0000

We always try to keep a close eye on bands in our hometown that are full of talent and building a buzz. Glare of Rockets is just that band. They are fronted by 16 year old Mariah McManus, whose vocal abilities far surpass what is to be expected from someone her age. Glare has the ability to capture your heart after just one listen - whether at their live show or just checking out their tracks on their myspace page (myspace.com/glareofrockets)

Glare plays tonight in hollywood with Peachcake, MC Lars and Get Back Loretta. Their set time is at 8pm sharp, so don't be late. Glare puts on an amazing show and will not disappoint.

ACT - MLK National Day of Service

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:22:00 +0000

"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. " - Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day since you have the day off from work, make it an ON day for service.

You can go to USAService.org and find an event near you.

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. " - Martin Luther King, Jr.

In Our Ears - Baited Breath

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:20:00 +0000

The Decemberists have released one track of their forthcoming record, The Hazards of Love. The song is called The Rake's Song.

The record is due to be released March 24. It's on my calendar.

Oh ps, Colin Meloy twitters. You know in case you're into that sorta thing.

You Should Know.....Leah Hayes

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:31:00 +0000

Leah Hayes is a writer, illustrator, graphic designer, and oh yeah she fronts a really great band called Scary Mansion.

She's written two amazing graphic novels called Funeral of the Heart, and Holy Moly.

Funeral of the Heart was all created on scratchboard. Remember those black-coated boards with the white underneath that you used in art class? I personally remember a rather tragic tiger that needed eyelashes after I slipped with the pointy-scraper-thing. You know what I'm talking about. Obviously with scratchboard, revision is not possible.

And oh yes, she's quite funny.

Scary Mansion has a record out - Every Joke is a Half Truth. Buy it from emusic. It's the perfect music for a lonely January.

ACT - My Chemical Romance auction

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:37:00 +0000

Gerard Way has generously donated a rare print from his comic book to help a friend with cancer make their home wheelchair accessible.

You can bid on this sketch and a sketch from Lyn-Z of Mindless Self Indulgence, as well as some rare cds all here

Happy Bidding!

ACT - Rosa Loves

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:20:00 +0000

Look good, feel good.

Rosa Loves shares PlaysWell's vision that we must act locally to help in our community. RosaLoves picks specific people to help with their t-shirts. 60% of the cost of every t-shirt goes DIRECTLY into the hands of the person/organization that you picked.

Rosa Loves says:
" Everyone has a story. Everyone has a need. By using art and creativity, we hope to foster hope and encouragement through the aid of apparel. Each story will be told through stimulating graphics and actual text that will appear on the inverse of the shirt directly in line with the heart, where the Rosa Loves movement stems from."

Here's how it works:

1. Go to Rosa Loves.
2. Pick a story that moves you.
3. Buy a t-shirt
4. Wear it and feel good, raise awareness, and look awesome.

Pretty easy, huh?

MAIA HIRASAWA THOUGH, I'M JUST ME EP AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES - We LOVE IT!

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:36:00 +0000

If your ears haven't heard the sweet sounds of miss Maia Hirasawa yet then make sure to download the track below. Maia is a pop driven songstress from Swenden, where her record Though, I'm Just Me has gone gold.

Thrive Records is releasing her full length for the first time in North America this year. To hold you over until the full album is released you can purchase the Though, I'm Just Me EP which is available exclusively through itunes now.

Click the track below to receive this lovely piece of orchestral indie pop, entitled "And I Found This Boy" courtesy of Thrive Records! Also, if you click on the artwork below you it will take you to itunes where you can download the EP.

And I Found This Boy.mp3

PETA2 New Add With Gabe Saporta

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:58:00 +0000

Our friends at PETA2 have a new ad up with singer of Cobra Starship, Gabe Saporta. It highlights Gabe's stance against buying clothing made from real fur, and also has a contest to win a drumhead signed by the entire band! You can enter the contest here and check out more about Gabe's involvement with PETA2 here.

Cobra Starship is currently not touring while Gabe recovers from throat surgery, all of our thoughts and well wishes go out to him.

Check out their new video for "Kiss My Sass" below...

2k9

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:50:00 +0000

Happy New Years from everyone at Plays Well With Others, have a safe holiday!!!

Auld Lang Syne - Relient K

In Our Ears -2008

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:48:00 +0000

Ryan Davis' Top 5 of 2008

1. Vivian Girls - Vivian Girls
2. Megasapien - Attraction/Addiction
3 .I'm From Barcelona - Who Killed Harry Houdini?
4. Late of the Pier - Fantasy Black Channel
5. Ladyhawke - Ladyhawke

Even stuffed animals are in on it

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:44:00 +0000

photo courtesy: Daniel Oakley

Plays Cooperatively - Alkaline Trio, Anberlin, Single File headline Pick up the Phone Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:43:00 +0000

Alkaline Trio, Anberlin, Single Life team up with To Write Love on her Arms, PostSecret, 1-800 Suicide The National Hopeline Network and Synclive on the Pick Up the Phone Tour.

Pick Up the Phone Tour is the first ever suicide prevention tour happening on college campuses.

The tour will feature The Alive! Mental Health fair booth at every show to provide information, therapy and local help resources as well as offer education in suicide prevention with the goal of recruiting volunteers to be trained and staff local peer-to-peer hotlines and online crisis support centers at the college.

Synclive.com will also be on the tour and will air live performances from the artists via the internet and provide IMMEDIATE online confidential connection for fans in need.

Stay Tuned for tour dates!

In Our Ears - 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:08:00 +0000

Next up is James' top 5 of 2008.

James' Top 5

1. Radiohead - In Rainbows
2. Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - Cardinology
3. My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges
4. Kings of Leon - Only by the Night
5. Sigur Rós - Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust

We've already featured Meg's Playlist, and Kelsea's (you can read hers below)

ACT - Sign 70k

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:23:00 +0000

There are approximately 70,000 people aged 15-39 diagnosed with cancer every year.

For over two decades there has been little or no improvement in survival for this age group. By signing this bill, you are supporting the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Bill of Rights to be established as a standard for care to meet the needs of this underserved population.

Sign the Petition

Merry Christmas from us to YOU

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:28:00 +0000

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Plays well to you! Santa says so :-)

In Our Ears - 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Lost in LA) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:57:00 +0000

PlaysWell wants to turn you on to new music, and highlight the best records we've heard.

So we're going to tell you what we (and others) think the best albums of 2008 were....

Kelsea's Top 5 of 2008

1.Ryan Adams - Cardinology
2.Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night
3.Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
4.Jack's Mannequin - Glass Passenger
5.Augustana - Can't Love Can't Hurt

We've already featured Meg's Playlist.

Stay tuned for more of our picks!

Hell Ya! Tonight @ The Viper Room - Glare of Rockets, The Jakes, Vouge In The Movement and more!

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:41:00 +0000

Where will the Plays Well crew be tonight!? We will be at the VIPER ROOM!
Hell Ya Deejays Presents: Glare of Rockets , The Jakes ,Vas DeFrans ,
Vogue In The Movement , Heartstop , and Hell Ya! Deejays spinning between bands!

Click on the one of the flyers below to order your tickets for tonight! :) Doors are at 8pm sharp, you do not want to miss this lineup! See you there!
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Merry Christmas,
xoxo

ACT Tuesday - Pablove

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:47:00 +0000

Pablove is a non-profit organization founded by the president of Dangerbird Records and his wife when their son was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer. Pablove Foundation gives money to the Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles. CHLA provides outstanding care to children regardless of the family's ability to pay.

If you're local to LA, you've probably driven past CHLA a million times. It's at the intersection of Sunset and Vermont. Please help Pablove help children fight back against the devastation of cancer.

PlaysWell has featured Pablove, and their really AMAZING compilation cd before. You can find all the info right here

ACT - Bon Iver T-shirts

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:36:00 +0000

Bon Iver has partnered with non-profit organization Yellow Bird to create a t-shirt. The proceeds from this t-shirt will be donated to the Interval House a women's shelter in Toronto.

Here's the t-shirt which is pretty awesome.

There are some other artists that have contributed t-shirts as well. Head over to Yellow Bird Project to see contributions from other bands.

ACT

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:40:00 +0000

If you recall, we have mentioned Call+Response before. It is a new documentary created by Justin Dillon to expose and fight human trafficking. Well now they have teamed with ASSET and created Chain Store Reaction where you can instantly email many large companies to ask them to not use any form of slavery in their supply chain. The page allows you to see how many people have emailed that particular company, and whether or not the company has responded. Email some of your favorite companies to make sure they don't support slavery. It's a quick way to help make a difference!

You Gotta Know...TOMORROW NIGHT!

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:57:00 +0000

If you have yet to see this magical band called The Diamond Light - be sure to head out to the Airliner tomorrow to catch their set. All info for the show is on the flyer below. Its free before 9:30 - what else could you ask for?

Be there. You will not be disappointed. Click the flyer and go to their myspace to check out some tuneage.

Dear God

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:14:00 +0000

The New York Times might have said that God is dead, but it looks like God is getting the last laugh with the website Dear God. Taking a cue from the Post Secret generation, the blog was started by Coolhunter founder Bill Tikos to allow people to share their hopes, thoughts, prayers, etc with their vision of a higher power.

Readers send in their letters to God, which is then posted with a picture that expresses their message. The website is totally non-denominational, and was founded by Tikos to help fill the gap that he felt organized religion was leaving for young people that didn't like the formalities and wanted a way to express their spirituality.

The postings range from funny to moving, it's easy to spend hours reading through them. Check out a few and add your own by visiting it here.

In Our Ears - 2008

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:36:00 +0000

PlaysWell wants to turn you on to new music, and highlight the best records we've heard.

So we're going to tell you what we (and others) think the best albums of 2008 were....

Meg's Top 5 of 2008

1. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
2. Cardinology - Ryan Adams and the Cardinals
3. Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
4. Kings of Leon - Only By The Night
5. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes

Thieves And Villains/PETA2 Contest!

noreply@blogger.com (PlaysWellWithOthers) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:16:00 +0000

Lead singer Sergio Otaegui of Thieves and Villains sat down with PETA2 recently to talk about vegetarianism, their new album Momentum, and about their current tour. You can also enter to win one of five signed cds from the band by checking out the interview here and signing up!

Check out the tour dates below...

12/12 Madison, WI Electric Earth Cafe

12/19 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance

12/20 Watertown, NY The Thunderdome Club

12/21 Rokonkoma, NY Traxx

1/2 Manchester, NH Rocko's

1/4 Paramus, NJ Paramus VFW

1/5 Philadelphia, PA Broad Street Ministry

1/6 Shamokin, PA Tuesday Tunes

1/7 Blairsville, PA The Corner Pocket

1/9 Columbus, OH Bernie's

1/11 St Louis, MO Creepy Crawl

1/12 Springfield, IL Black Sheep Cafe

1/14 Mokena, IL The Soundlab

1/16 Terre Haute, IN THMV The Venue

1/17 Hazel Park, MI The Rec

1/19 Nashville, TN The Anchor

1/22 Delray Beach, FL Backbone Music

1/23 Jacksonville, FL Fuel Coffeehouse

1/24 Tampa, FL The Orpheum

1/25 Augusta, GA Sector 7G

1/26 Greenboro, NC Market Street Music Hall

1/28 Rockville Center, NY The Vibe Lounge

1/29 Yonkers, NY The Haunt

1/30 Jermyn, PA Fagan's

1/31 Wakefield, MA Wakefield Elks Lodge

2/1 Albany, NY Valentines Music Hall

2/2 Watertown, NY The Dungeon

2/3 Buffalo, NY Xtreme Wheelz

2/4 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop

2/6 Howell, MI Hartland Performing Arts

2/7 Aurora, IL Doug's Rockhouse Grill

2/8 Lake Station, IN Eagles Club

2/9 Jeannette, PA The Keynote Cafe