The BlackTails

The BlackTails nail The Laurie Beechman show!!!

2010-03-14T06:31:00.000-07:00

By all accounts the CD Release party held at The Laurie Beechman Fri Feb 26th celebrating the release of the bands latest record "Inside Man" was a success, despite the blizzard-like conditions in NYC.

The Laurie Beechman http://www.beechmantheatre.com/ which is located on W.42nd street in New York City, NY, features many great artists from the music and theatre world and sits downstairs in the West Bank Cafe. On this cold night some folks caught a glimpse of Neil Diamond http://www.neildiamond.com/ as well as other notables enjoying the refuge from the wintery evening.

The BlackTails took the stage a little after 7PM and performed for 1 1/2 hrs running through their new material from "Inside Man", as well as, several film noir spy hits like Mission Impossible , Peter Gunn and James Bond. The set also included favorites from their 1st record "Spy Lounge" such as "Up to no good" and "Off the rack" - the single that was responsible for putting the band on the national map due to a licensing deal with Dewars Scotch Whiskey Company. http://www.dewars.com/lda/
William Catanzaro thrilled the audience with his endless array of percussive and other noise making instruments while Dave Blacker brought the house down with some unbelievable solos in "Santa Ana" and Duke Ellington's "Caravan". Derek Landel took over while the band performed "Spy Lounge" with what some described as his best drum solo ever, dazzling his band mates and the audience for over 2 minutes before bringing the tune back in to a roaring close. Fredi Meli on bass, Mike Hashim and sax and Peter Farrell on vocals and keys rounded out the band with killer lines and booty shakin' moves throughout the set. And a usual , there were alot of laughs as the band had fun interacting with a very un-shy audience.
On Twitter one audience member tweeted:

# [Phil] Funny line from The Black Tails: Hand me down to your sister, don't throw me away. From the song, "Off the Rack"

Here's what folks had to say about the night:
"...music was terrific we thoroughly enjoyed Friday night." - Frances, NYC
"...unbelievable! Fun, entertaining and great playing..." -Steve, Portland
"....we had no idea what to expect, this was our first show, wow!, " - Julie, Washington DC

The band thanks everyone who braved the cold and snowy weather and looks forward to seeing everyone again down the road!!!!!!

CDs are still available although quantities are running low. Get a copy while supplies last!!!!!!
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheBlackTails

New dates will be coming soon so don't forget to subscribe so you can keep updated .

The BlackTails - Sell Out -The Puck

2010-02-06T17:40:00.000-08:00

The BlackTails released their new record "Inside Man" to PA audiences at The Puck in Doylestown. The show sold out despite the freezing cold weather. Thanks to all for braving the night!! Now onto NYC.....

The band will be hosting a CD Release party celebrating the band's follow up to "Spy Lounge", "Inside Man" . Details are below and as always there will bean after party at a location to be revealed soon.

Inside Man is now available at : http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/blacktails2

The Laurie Beechman Theater Proudly Presents-"Inside Man" by The BlackTails starring:

David Blacker - Guitar & Vocals
William Catanzaro - Percussion and Vocals
Peter Farrell - Piano, Organ, Strings & Vocals
Derek Landel - Drums
Fredi Meli - Electric Bass
Mike Hashim - Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxaphone

Date: Friday, February 26th
Doors: 6:30PM
Showtime: 7-8:30
Ticket Price: $15 - Reservations highly recommended due to limited capacity.
There is a Food/Beverage $15 min/person, but the menu rocks!
Please call 212.695.6909 
Location: 407 W. 42nd St / NY, NY 10036 just West of 9th Ave.

website: http://www.beechmantheatre.com/beech/index.html
www.theblacktails.com
www.myspace.com/theblacktails

The Puck Live to present The BlackTails & Meghan Cary

2010-01-23T15:12:00.000-08:00

The BlackTails will be performing and evening of music with Meghan Cary in celebration of the band's latest release "Inside Man". The band has been described as Stevie Ray meets Santana having watched pulp fiction.

Date: Saturday Jan 30th 2010
Doors: 6PM
Showtime 8:30-midnight
reservations recommended due to limite capacity

http://www.pucklive.com/html/calendars.php

John Mayer opens up and The BlackTails to perform at The Puck in Doylestown PA

2010-01-23T14:38:00.000-08:00

John Mayer fans will be interested to read an interview done by Rolling Stones where he gives the skinny on his quest for a lifetime partner. We love John's music and I guess we can all relate in some way to the quest.-http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2010/01/19/john-mayers-dirty-mind-lonely-heart-new-issue-of-rolling-stone/

...and in other news....

The BlackTails will be releasing their latest record "Inside Man" at The Puck in Doylestown, PA. The band is fired up and seats are selling fast. "This is going to be the first live performance of the new record to fans in PA and we'll be joined with Meghan Cary a great artist from the area. We're really looking forward to this show and are really excited with how our new concoction turned out." Peter of the blacktails. "Maybe John should come see us live, he may just find ms right!"

Info on the show: http://www.pucklive.com/html/calendars.php
For more information on how to reserve seats pls go to:

Capacity is limited and management at The Puck strongly recommend reserving tickets

Tickets: To purchase tickets please call
215-348-9000 during business hours or
purchase select tickets online http://www.pucklive.com/html/contactus.php

Date Saturday Jan 30th, 2010
Doors: 6:00PM
Showtime: 8:30-Midnight

PUCK
Printers Alley
Doylestown, PA 18901
T 215.348.9000
F 215.348.7153

www.theblacktails.com
myspace.com/theblacktails

2009-11-21T11:35:00.000-08:00

People often ask what the blacktails are all about...you can read about it on our website www.theblacktails.com . But...I think sharing songs, videos and other artistic things that inspire our music might be more telling...here are 2...enjoy!

Some cool tunes to check out for those of you who love some latin mixed with a sultry vox :
In These Shoes? Kirsty MacColl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjvaqVAFuLI

and one of my favorites...with a cool gypsy vibe

M - Les triplettes de Belleville
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMzoNO3wdY4

You can also see The BlackTails on YouTube by going to www.youtube.com/theblacktails

Anyway, enjoy the music...it's pretty trippy!

Peter

Michael Buble and The BlackTails music update

2009-10-12T03:30:00.000-07:00

The BlackTails followup record to "Spy Lounge" has been mastered! All in all the record took 1 yr to make and features some great performances from the band. The target street date is scheduled for november. The record was mastered by Kevorkian Mastering in NYC Oct 9th 209
www.theblacktails.com

Michael Buble released his latest record Crazy Love on Fri Oct 9th as well. Link below

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4546663/

Looks like a busy week-end for NONESUCH artists
http://www.nonesuch.com/journal

I love this label!

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The first post

2008-11-21T03:34:00.000-08:00

So this is the official blog of The BlackTails.

Being a musician ain't easy for a whole lot of reasons I won't bore you with. One thing though that is amazing about the life is the constant openess and need for inspiration. It's fuel. I am a sucker and find my inspired by the simplest things I run into in life. Nature, a grt tune, movie, speach, kids whatever.

All I know is when I feel inspired life is electric and when I don't, dim.

The tunes we cover and write in the band are inspired. each and every one of them. West coast swing to gypsy and latin jazz, grt spy themes, 60s rock, big bad swing and so on. the list goes on and on. go to youtube.com/theblacktails to check some of our live shows and while you're at it check out triplets from belleville as well. a very cool french film with a killer gypsy swing number... it inspired the hell out of me. asta