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Martini Kings Palm Springs Serenade vinyl LP release
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Hey all! I'm stoked to announce that Dionysus Records will be releasing a Martini Kings vinyl LP titled "Palm Springs Serenade", containing the best tracks from their CDs as chosen by the group, with SHAG cover art, in July. The LPs will be available from Dionysus Mail Order, the band, select shops, Amazon, etc. Release date is July 10, there will be a record release party (and closing party for Brad "Tiki Shark" Parker's art show) at La Luz de Jesus on July 29. Records will also be available at Surf Guitar 101 and Tiki Oasis.
Here's the entire press release with details about the release, the limited run of clear vinyl copies, etc! The Martini Kings’ first vinyl LP, Palm Springs Serenade, will be released by Dionysus Records on July 10. The LP features cover art by SHAG. The band will play a record release party (and closing for Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker’s art show) at La Luz de Jesus Gallery on July 29, details here. With over eight self-released CDs and gigs-a-plenty, it’s about time that Los Angeles based jazzy-retro-exotica-bossa-nova-cocktail-lounge combo The Martini Kings make an appearance on the beloved vinyl format. In their professional existence, The Martini Kings have performed events for the likes of Clint Eastwood, Stephen King, The Getty Center, Mattel and Universal Studios, had their music in HBO’s “Entourage” and made an appearance during the Malibu cliff-top wedding scene in the ”Six Feet Under’‘ season curtain-raiser. The Martini Kings’ Marsico brothers have performed in backing groups with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Marianne Faithful. Martini Kings bassist Tony Marsico was in East LA punk legends The Plugz and The Cruzados, and played bass behind Bob Dylan on David Letterman’s show. Their pro-resume aside, The Martini Kings are also loved among tiki and retro aficionados and are a staple at the yearly Tiki Oasis weekender, numerous burlesque, lounge events and backyard tiki parties. They have the technique and sound down to a fine art and in the process inject equal amounts of heart and soul into their craft. The instrumentation is centered around vibes, stand-up bass and percussion with tasty arrangements including piano, guitar, wind and stringed instruments. “Palm Springs Serenade” is a collection of the group’s favorite tracks from their CD releases and features a track recorded with lounge legend and former Rat Pack member Buddy Greco. The art of their pal SHAG adorns the album cover and visually fits the combo’s sound from top to bottom. And, the sound on this album which was cut on a vintage Scully lathe with the legendary Westrex B3 stereo cutting head is huge and open with lots of warm low-end. The album jacket is printed vintage style; front cover slick on thick board… this is not your ordinary one piece fabricated album jacket but the Martini Kings / SHAG combination deserves no less. A coupon for a digital download is included in this package. Black vinyl 180 gram LPs will be shipped to Dionysus Records’ distribuor, ILD (Independent Label Distribution). A limited edition of 100 CLEAR VINYL LPs will be avalible from the band and through Dionysus Records Mailorder only – on JULY 10! Dionysus Mail Order: Lee Joseph Publicity for the visual arts [ Edited by: DJLee 2012-05-19 17:12 ] |
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Jeff Central
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Mon, May 21, 2012 9:36 AM
This is GREAT news!!!!! :) |
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Tikigoob
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Mon, May 21, 2012 10:57 AM
Awesome... One of my favorite bands... with a record as clear as the gin in my gin and tonic... Can't wait... :) |
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bigtikidude
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Tue, May 22, 2012 11:51 AM
This is Awesome, too bad it wasn't ready for Tiki Caliente this past weekend. Jeff(btd) |
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Rawim
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Wed, May 23, 2012 11:02 AM
I too am very much looking forward to this. -Rawim |
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DJLee
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Sun, Jul 1, 2012 11:45 PM
I've not announced this to the public yet but I'm letting TC'ers know here - in a couple of days I'll hit Facebook and send out an email blast. The Martini Kings albums are in - they are not officially released yet but here's the links to purchase from Dionysus Mail Order The edition of 100 - clear vinyl version, these will not go through my distributor The 180 gram black vinyl version I'll be bringing both versions to SG101 and Tiki Oasis (if there are any left of the clear vinyl versions...)
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koopkooper
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Mon, Jul 2, 2012 6:02 AM
You can catch my interview with Tony Marsico from The Martini Kings on this weekends Cocktail Nation. |
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bigtikidude
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Mon, Jul 2, 2012 8:09 PM
cool, must have! Jeff(btd) |
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hang10tiki
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Mon, Jul 2, 2012 8:33 PM
I'm in |
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koopkooper
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Fri, Jul 13, 2012 7:20 PM
Cocktail Nation 228 Palm Springs Serenade On the show this week Tony Marsico from the Martini Kings swings by to let us know about a brand new Martini Kings vinyl release and launch party, speaking of new releases,word from another fave band of mine that has one coming our way, will *bring you the goss on that one . Got the best parties and gigs from across the globe and an interesting book about the real Mad Men Joel Altruda *Playboys Theme |
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Jeff Central
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Thu, Jul 19, 2012 11:59 AM
Whew, just ordered the clear vinyl version! Thanks for releasing the Martini Kings on vinyl Lee. Nothing better than vibes on vinyl!! :) Cheers and Mahalo, |
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bigtikidude
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Mon, Jul 23, 2012 11:56 PM
What about Vibes on Velvet, Jeff(btd) |
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