Recesky Camera Giveaway!
Well, our friends at Brooklyn5and10 are gracious in hooking up one of our followers once again! This time it’s with a DIY Recesky Camera Kit! Not only are they giving this away, but they are sharing some great CRAZY 8 DEALS once again!
So, to enter, go check out their CRAZY 8 DEALS section and let us know (in the comment section below) which item you would buy for a friend and why (although you should really take advantage of those prices and actually do so!). That’s it!Contest is now over.
Also, show Brooklyn5and10 some love by following their brand new Twitter account! You can find them at www.twitter.com/brooklyn5and10
And actually, if you follow them, they are giving away ANOTHER item, which is the Crumpled City Map!
Good luck to you all!
Contest ends September 2 @ 11:59PM PST. Rules are subject to change without any prior notice. Open to US residents only. Winner will be contacted through email. Le Grand Cru and Brooklyn 5 and 10 are only responsible for delivery of prize.
Noah Gundersen Show Recap
Congrats to Kyle Jones for winning the tickets to Noah’s show at the Columbia City Theater. Here’s a little recap from Kyle:
A Family Ordeal
Noah Gundersen’s CD release at Columbia City Theater was a family engagement and the perfect thing to get away from the city grind during Seafair festivities. Sister Abby was on stage playing in both the opening acts as well as with Noah for the whole show. The second opener Le Wrens is comprised on three Gundersen’s including Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Abby, with close friends Kale Lotton and Michael Porter rounding out the band. There twist of folk and country, singer song writer style perfectly prepped the crown for Noah’s set. Le Wrens, although young, played a very polished set with all original music, except for a cover of Johnny Cash’s song, Folsom Prison Blues which really got the crowd going. On to Noah….the twenty two year old never ceases to amazing me. Him and Abby accompanied by his first opener, Zach Fleury, who played percussion throughout the first half of Noah’s set, wowed the crowd with beautiful stories, acoustic awesomeness, and vocals beg you to picture his songs as he sung them. Its hard to pin point the feeling you get when you hear him play but its like you can actually hear what his soul is saying. It was definitively a night to remember and a reason to look forward to the winter when Noah will be releasing a full length album. Thanks to Le Grand Cru for hooking me up with tickets and a free signed CD. And if you haven’t heard Noah Gundersen please check out his bandcamp and facebook pages, listen to his music and catch his next show, you will not regret it.
Pictures courtesy of Michael Porter
Noah Gundersen Release Show
Our good friend Noah Gundersen will be having his release show for his new EP “Family” on August 6, 2011 at The Columbia City Theater in Seattle, WA. Noah has teamed up with us and is has graciously given us 2 tickets and a signed copy of his EP “Family” to give away!
To enter, all you have to do is post a picture of yourself and somewhere within the picture it has to announce:
“Noah Gundersen EP Release Show – Columbia City Theater August 6, 2011″
It can be a hand drawing, photoshop, collage….the more creative the better!
Then upload it to Facebook or Twitter. You MUST tag Noah Gundersen AND Columbia City Theater on Facebook and if you upload to Twitter, you must “@” both also (@noahgundersen and @columbiatheater). That’s it Email us why you should get the tickets! Send email to legrandcru@legrandcru.us (Sorry folks, this part of the contest is only for WA residents only, but keep reading)!!!
Wait! There is one more chance to win something (and this is for anyone in the US)! All you have to do is copy and paste the following and post it to Twitter:
@NoahGundersen “Family” EP Release show @ColumbiaTheater, buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/nzeopf A chance to win a signed EP if you RT
We will announce the winners by printing their names up in our second issue of CRU!
And if you just can’t wait for all of this, you can buy the tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/183641
A big “thank you” to Noah for his generosity, and good luck to you all!
The fine print: Ticket contest open to WA residents, ages 21+ only. Tickets will be available at will call. Winner is responsible for own transportation to venue and any other expenses. Le Grand Cru, Noah Gundersen, and Columbia City Theater are responsible only for the tickets and will not be held liable for anything that is not mentioned in this post.
Kina Grannis – The One You Say Goodnight To
If you don’t remember, Kina Grannis was the one to win that Doritos Superbowl Contest a few years back. Well, she’s dropped a video, and it was even featured on MTV.com! What makes it even more exciting is that our good friend Keith Tutt (who also appears on our Japan Compilation) plays with Kina, and is in the video! Congrats guys!
Hand Me Ups
You know how you sometimes come across something just knowing that it’s going to take off? HandMeUps.org is one of those things. Founder Kurt Narmore has connected with some huge clothing brands and set up a system that “obtains brand new, unused, unworn clothing from radical brands who share a philanthropic interest” in order to give underprivileged kids some fresh gear. He’s also partnered up with the Boys & Girls Club of America and will be doing a 5 city summer tour, bringing some really great guests along for some motivational speaking.
Get used to seeing this logo. They are about to do some big things. And keep an eye out for our next CRU issue for an interview with Mr. Narmore himself.
Their site is brand new, so check it out for more info at www.handmeups.org
You can also follow Hand Me Ups on Facebook and Twitter
FIRE ON THE VINE
Photo by our good friend Kaylyn
I’ve been going to Bryan John Appleby shows since I saw him on the Campfire OK‘s album release bill in February. Bryan delivers on his own and doesn’t lose a thing when he’s joined by his band. Seatown has been anticipating a full length for some time now and the good news is that his Kickstarter is ALMOST funded. We really enjoy talking about artists we like, doing collabs with them, and putting the biggest spotlight on them that we can muster. We can’t wait to get our Vinyl / Handmade Poster / Personal Mix from our pledge. Please watch his short kickstarter video below and join us in helping Bryan succeed!
CRU Mag
When we came up with the Japan Compilation we thought we should also put out an online magazine companion that showcases the artists even more. This is the first of many to come, so watch for our future issues as we plan to highlight different creatives and go more in depth with them. Thanks for all the support from everyone, and a big thanks to Brian Lambert (newest member to the design team) for designing over half of this issue.
So relax, check it out in full screen, and leave a comment telling us what you think! Welcome to the CRU.
The Globes
Through friends, I’ve gotten to meet The Globes, and have even been fortunate enough to have shared a few meals with them. These guys are not only extremely talented, but just a fun group to be around. The Globes was the first local Northwest band my friend Ben Blood introduced me to. I still remember going to their smaller shows and Ben saying, “they should be signed” 2 years ago. This video is stunning in every way. Great job fellas, and keep up the amazing work.
