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KCRW Returns to Pasadena for TWO Free Concerts

 KCRW Returns to Pasadena for TWO Free Concerts

Bahamas + Delta Rae

June 9 and June 23

7:30pm 

SANTA MONICA, CA, May 10, 2012 Tastemaking public radio station KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW.com) is bringing two of our favorite new bands — Bahamas and Delta Rae — to the One Colorado Courtyard in Old Pasadena to kick off a season of summer concerts. The shows, on Saturday, June 9 and Saturday, June 23, are free and open to the public.

Bahamas is the musical pseudonym of Toronto-based songwriter Afie Jurvanen, who first gained attention as Feist’s touring guitarist. His songs are a laid-back excursion into tropical pop that have earned him both a devoted fan base and a significant amount of critical acclaim. Simple, sublime, and sweetly melancholic, his music will make for a perfect Saturday evening in this outdoor setting on June 9.

From the deep woods of North Carolina, 6-piece buzz band Delta Rae will deliver a powerhouse set of music. Founded by three siblings, the band’s fusion of gospel, country, folk and rock is built around mesmerizing four-part harmonies that made them an instant KCRW favorite.  We’ll hear songs from their forthcoming album “Carry the Fire”, on June 23, just days after the album’s release.

Both shows begin at 7:30pm in the One Colorado Courtyard, amidst 17 historic buildings with numerous bars and restaurants nearby. One Colorado spans one city block in Old Pasadena, between Colorado Boulevard, Union, Delacey and Fair Oaks.

Stay tuned for more info.

About KCRW: KCRW 89.9FM is an NPR affiliate serving Southern California and licensed to Santa Monica College. The public radio station represents cutting edge radio at its best, presenting an eclectic mix of independent music, news, talk and arts programming. The terrestrial signal serves Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties, as well as parts of San Diego, San Bernardino, Kern, and Santa Barbara counties and the greater Palm Springs area. KCRW’ s programming is internationally renowned and available worldwide at KCRW.com.  KCRW offers an all-music channel, Eclectic24, an all news channel and on-air simulcast. . Podcasts and archives of our locally-produced programs and live band performances are available on our website, as well as on our smartphone apps for the iPhone, Android and Blackberry. KCRW’s acclaimed Music Mine app for iPad is dedicated to music discovery.

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CONTACT:
Rachel Reynolds – KCRW
(310) 314-4625
rachel.reynolds@kcrw.org

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Bahamas and Delta Rae

 


Bahamas by Dave Gillespie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delta Rae

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WHIST RESTAURANT DEBUTS NEW SPRING MENU FOR KCRW DINNER DATE

WHIST RESTAURANT DEBUTS NEW SPRING MENU FOR KCRW DINNER DATE
Executive Chef Tony DiSalvo and KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole Entertain Guests in Sold Out Evening

SANTA MONICA, CA, May 1, 2012 – KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW.com), in partnership with dineLA, last night joined forces with Whist Restaurant as part of the ongoing KCRW Dinner Date series. Seventy-five diners were made privy to the debut of Whist’s new cuisine concept – a globally-influenced menu sourced from local Santa Monica markets and farms. The new spring menu debuts at the restaurant today. The ongoing, pop-up supperclub melts together KCRW listeners, food lovers, radio talent and master chefs in an intimate, one-of-a-kind experience.

Each Dinner Date crafts a unique dining adventure, showcasing a different KCRW Fringe Benefits restaurant at each event. Last night featured special, live DJ sets by KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole, whose rhythmic beats set the ambient tone early in the evening and closed out the sold-out event. A delicious meal inspired by Whist Executive Chef Tony DiSalvo, prepared with help by Chef de Cuisine and Season 11 Top Chef “Fan Favorite” Chris Crary, took diners on a culinary journey of vivid flavor combinations and inventive pairings.

“Just like we have ‘KCRW Presents’ for music, Dinner Date has become ‘KCRW Presents’ for food,” says Fringe Benefits and Drive Director Laura Shumate. “When you attend a ‘KCRW Presents’ music event you can be sure you’ll like what you hear while enjoying the company of likeminded strangers. Dinner Date is the same only now we’re enjoying delicious food!”

KCRW is pleased to join Executive Chef and Owner Joseph Miller at the highly regarded, Abbott Kinney staple Joe’s for the next installment of KCRW Dinner Date on May 22nd. Tickets to the event are $30 and go on sale within a week, with all proceeds supporting KCRW.

KCRW Dinner Date events are publicized through KCRW social media outlets, including the KCRW website, Facebook and Twitter. For more information on KCRW Dinner Date series, please visit www.kcrw.com/dinnerdate. For pictures from last night’s Dinner Date at Whist, please visit the KCRW Member’s Blog.

 

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CONTACT:
Alyssa King – KCRW
(310) 314-4627
alyssa.king@kcrw.org

 

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Wilco Added to KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl

Wilco Added to KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl

In a special encore concert to KCRW’s World Festival, Wilco performs at the Hollywood Bowl. They will close the 2012 summer season on Sunday, September 30.

This performance is not available on subscription. Single tickets to Wilco and all other shows for the Hollywood Bowl 2012 will be available starting in May 5.

KCRW’s World Festival is presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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