12/29: Phantom Family Halo & Whistle Peak at Zanzabar

The Phantom Family Halo will be playing their first Louisville show in 5 years at the TRAFOZSATSFM: A Louisville Is For Lovers Tribute To Ziggy Stardust showcase at Zanzabar on Saturday Dec. 29th with Whistle Peak, reuniting specifically for this event.
The 2 disc reissue releases on December 1st online and at Louisville stores, and can also be preordered here.

Tickets to the showcase can be found here and at Guestroom Records.

Louisville Tribute to David Bowie

In 2008 Louisville Is For Lovers released TRAFOZSATSFM: A Louisville Is For Lovers Tribute To Ziggy Stardust with Louisville bands covering the classic David Bowie album from start to finish; and in honor of Bowie's life and inspiration it has just been re-issued in a digitally remastered edition with bonus tracks not on the original release. For a limited time TRAFOZSATSFM will be available for free on the Louisville Is For Lovers site. Includes tracks by Wax Fang, Whistle Peak with Cheyenne Mize, The Gallery Singers At The Electric Church Of The Tambourine, Joe Manning, The Trophy Wives, The Phantom Family Halo, and many more. Happy 15th Anniversary Louisville Is For Lovers!

New LIVE Louisville Compilation

To kick off Louisville Is For Lovers 15th Anniversary year they have just released (on Jan. 1st 2016) a compilation album of Live recordings from Louisville Is For Lovers events and artists over the last 15 years including Bonnie 'prince' Billy, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), The Deloreans, The Mack, Phantom Family Halo and many more; over an hour of previously unreleased recordings for only $7 here.

11/27 Cropped Out: Phantom Familiar Jaylebyrds at Kaiju

 

This Friday Cropped Out presents State Champion, Mazozma Theatre Duo and a mixture of Phantom Family Halo and Jaye Jayle (billed as Phantom Familiar Jaylebyrds) at Kaiju. $5 21+

Could be the only time you will ever get to see Phantom Familiar Jaylebyrds. 

Review: Starkiller Reunion

On December 21st the consolations aligned over Zanzabar to bring a perfect storm of post-psychedelic rock. It was probably not a coincidence that Starkiller's first show in about a decade happened on the first anniversary of the Mayan Prophecy of the end of the world; a subject front-man Dom (Dham) Cipola  covered in his new band The Phantom Family Halo.
Guitarist Christian Tonegawa  said the band practiced for just 3 days before the show, as Dom is currently living in New York, but no one could have guessed this based on the very solid performance of the band, as if they had been transported directly from a stage a decade ago when Starkiller reigned God King in the Louisville rock scene.
The band covered many of their best songs from Gravity and Just Her Light from their first 7 inch, to The Mary Bell from their first recordings,to the very brilliant Vampire Country sung by Christian Tonegawa. The band played a very amazing set of about 10 songs, but at about one song per year in exodus, it would have been nice to hear more. But surely someone had the foresight to record the show, so hopefully we won't have to wait another decade to hear them again.

Starkiller Reunion at Zanzabar

Review: Bonnie "Prince" Billy & Phantom Family Halo EP "The Mindeater"

when I first heard that Will Oldham (Bonnie "Prince" Billy) and Dom Cipolla (Phantom Family Halo) were working on a record together, I thought it was such a clash of sound that it might not meld nicely. But the more I thought about it, it seemed odd that it hadn't happened sooner. The two most prolific song writers in Louisville that have been operating  and collaborating with other musicians for years had never crossed paths before. And although their sounds are very different from one another, the two do present an other worldly and ethereal quality both vocally and lyrically.
The first 2 tracks from the 'Mindeater' EP are acoustic and lean more in the Bonnie "Prince" Billy world, with departures into Dom's patented tremolo voice and erie keyboard chorus'. And even though they tend to be passing the spotlight back and forth to each other rather than melding together, the formula works, painting a vivid picture of men tortured by their own minds as well as the world around them (a theme both are familiar with). On the second track,  'Roki For Now', Will and Dom proclaim "my eyes were wide, full of sin. knock at the door, I'm a crazy man. I opened it up and you came in."
But it's the last two tracks that make this album a must have. The 3rd track is an explosive 8 minute cover of The Everly Brothers "Wonder If I Care As much" showing the full strength of this alliance with powerful psychedelic guitar and drum solos bleeding into a chorus of them both singing at full tilt that would indeed make the Everlys proud.
The EP ends with "Suddenly The Darkness", an infectiously catchy folk tale that takes us back to the Palace years. With warnings about sin and retribution and a chorus that will climb in your head and refuse to let go, you will be humming this song for weeks guaranteed: "when darkness comes your way, you know to stay away. you have got break your self free, it's the only way to be. you have to stay in the light, and say goodbye to the night.. Suddenly the darkness is coming for you!"
'The Mindeater' EP will be avialable in an edition of 1000 colored vinyl. If you are a fan of either of these artists, grab it fast.

Bonnie "Prince" Billy & Phantom Family Halo

"The Mindeater" EP

available May 17th on Sophomore Lounge Records 

Phantom Family Halo album out today

New album from Phantom Family Halo out today on Sophomore Lounge..

sophomore lounge has been putting out some good stuff lately, such as the new Giving Up album, and it seems PFH has joined the the list.. 

keeping in PFH manner, the press release is as cryptic as their music can be. here is what they said about the new album 'Music from Italian TV':

'In spite of its minimalistic appearance, is a most intricate light work which, in its scope and originality, defines its own aesthetic. The number of persons involved may vary. Although thirteen has been suggested as the optimum number, two would usually be referred to as a working couple (in any combination of sexes.) Within the community, many believe that a number larger than thirteen is unwieldy, citing unwieldy group dynamics and an unfair burden on the leadership. When this has grown too large to be manageable, it may split, or "hive". Most often utilizing electronic instruments or electronic processing of acoustic instruments, they typically create dense, unmoving harmonies and a stilled or "hovering" sense of time.'

order 'music from Italian TV' here. 

Congrats Nathan S! tix winner for Cropped Out fest!

Congrats to Nathan S. for winning 2 tickets to Cropped Out Fest this weekend at the American Turner's Club! the event is on Oct. 2 & 3 (Sat and Sun) on the Ohio River, with over 40 bands.. + a kick off party at Kingfish on river RD, on friday night featuring Phantom Family Halo (record release party) and others.

Phantom Family Halo live on Kansas City morning news show 2007. 85 degrees.

Cropped Out: win tix!

our friends at Sophomore lounge Records are putting together a regional music festival next weekend oct. 1, 2 & 3 at The American Turner's Club on River rd with over 45 bands including some of Louisville is for lovers favorites including: Phantom Family Halo, National Geographic, and sapat. and to help spread the word, 37 flood and Louisville is for lovers are giving away a pair of tickets, just leave a comment or send an email to louisvilleisforlovers@gmail.com by tuesday with "cropped out tix" in the title for your chance to win. winner will be announced on Wednesday.

tickets: http://sophomorelounge.com. (3 days, 45 bands, $46, or a la carte $10/$18) see our preview/schedule here.

WEEKEND EVENTS CALENDAR 9/9-12 *UPDATED*

thursday:Reflections on 150 years of a Louisville Landmark; Exhibition and Opening Reception at the Water Tower Museum 5:30PM

friday: 9/10 Lucero at Headliners, $14, doors @ 8 (37 flood approved)

LUCERO "fist full of tears" live

saturday: 9/11 Latin benefit party w/Cosa Seria at Glassworks 8pm $10-$30

sat/sun: 9/11-12 September Juried Art Fair at Mellwood Art Center

tuesday: 9/14 kid congo powers and phantom family halo @ zanzibar $7

- Also Chicago's Renegade Art Fair is happening this weekend(9/10-12), and Louisville's own Laura (Bootsie Anne) Fauna will be at booth #1. take the motorcycle up there, it'll be a great ride, just wait until after Lucero's show tonight, so you'll have some extra southern charm to take to those Yanks..
there's a lot going on, so get out there and go nuts! and if we've forgotten anything, please leave it in a post.

Kid Congo Powers & PFH 9/14

Brian Tristan, also known as Kid Congo Powers, best known for playing in The Cramps and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and former president of the Ramones fan club, is playing on Tuesday 9/14 at Zanzibar with PHANTOM FAMILY HALO. should be interesting, $7 21+, 11pm.

WEEKEND EVENTS CALENDAR 6/25-28 (+ some things on monday)

6/25 Wild & Wooly Video 13th birthday party with Roky Erickson, Phantom Family Halo, Montag & Bad Blood at Headliners $15 8pm

6/26 shotgun fest noon-9pm Kentucky & Schiller ave.

6/26 The Deloreans Cougar Express, and The Zero Element at Nach Bar 9 pm FREE

6/26 Tyrone Cotton and Alana Fugate at The Rudyard Kipling

6/27 Mary Gauthier @ Zanzabar

6/28 J Glenn @ Ear Xtacy, FREE

6/28 The Mack & poetry 21C 7:30 pm

Like always, there's a lot going on this weekend, 2 fests, an ear x-tacy instore, and plenty of bar band hoping. get out there and go nuts!

..and like always, if we've forgot something, let us know in a comment...

Review: Star deth & white dwarfs at glassworks

it was a breezy saturday evening on the rooftop at Glassworks, it was a little chilly, and i was a little worried that it might keep the peeps away, but it didn't. i shouldn't have been worried, You can't stop Rock N Roll, especially when Phantom Family Halo is at the helm. they played a very affable psychedelic set, more "monoliths" than "black six", and very much worth the ticket price of $10. The second act was the mostly unknown but highly anticipated Stardeth & White Dwarfs from Oklahoma. honestly, after watching them unload earlier that day and noticing that they were teenagers, i was a little skeptical of the hype. most of what i've heard of them came in carefully crafted Press Releases, and a big enough enough paycheck can make anyone look like a rock God. and on top of that, the word LIPS was sprayed painted on most of their equipment; i asked one guy in the band about that, and he explained that Wayne Coyne was the uncle of one of band members, and pretty much helped his young nephew realize his dream of being a rock star. so, when they started i had no idea what to expect. but, they took the stage like they owed no favors to no one. they were tight and sprite and had the audience on their tippy toes. i was pleasantly surprised. honestly the Flaming Lips lineage was noticeable, sounding like a slightly heavier version of a "Clouds Taste Metallic" era Lips, complete with a Lips borrowed Light Bright explosion fashioned from PVC pipes, LED lights and plastic buckets. i was told later that Wayne Coyne has a warehouse filled with this type of stuff, and happily let the boys take some borrowed stock on the road with them. perhaps next time Stardeth comes through louisville we'll get a close up view of the "Christmas on Mars" film set.
all in all, the youngins held their own, and the Veterans held their Reign, and it was a Psychedelically fine evening on the rooftop.
(the next Glassworks Rooftop Music Event will be Friday 5/14 with The Mack, Saredren Wells, and Roadie. 8 pm, $5, 21+)
a louisville sunset while Phantom Family Halo soundchecks, and Sam Sneed saunters.

a close crowd keeping Stardeth warm on stage.

stardeth & white dwarfs/phantom family halo 5/8

acid punk Oklahoman's Stardeth and white dwarfs are playing the GLASSWORKS ROOFTOP MUSIC SERIES with hometown heartthrobs PHANTOM FAMILY HALO on Saturday, May 8th, Glassworks Rooftop, 815. W. Market St. $8 adv. / $10 door 8:30 p.m.
21+
if you think ? and the mysterians should have had babies with Mot the Hoople (or even know who they are), you should be at this show.
PHANTOM FAMILY HALO

Black Mountain w/ Bon Iver 3/7 @ Headliners

If there is one show not to miss this, its this one. Black Mountain just released the most hyped album of 2008 and I gotta say it lives up to most of it. As if that wasn't enough JagJaguwar label-mate Bon Iver will open for them. Also, locals Phantom Family Halo have just been added.

Tickets $12

Black Mountain - Angels
Black Mountain - Stay Free

Bon Iver - For Emma
Bon Iver - Skinny Love

Phantom Family Halo - Black River

Black Mountain + Bon Iver Full Show Download

Bon Iver - Flume


Black Mountain - Stormy High on Conan 2/21

Phantom Family Halo @ Lisa's - March 10th

We'll be out at the Phantom Family Halo show tomorrow night at Lisa's Oak Street Lounge.

A really good band you should check out if you've got some spare time and 4 dollars to spare.

Check out their music on their MySpace page below.
See you there!

MySpace Site