Saint Motel is known for their over-the-top performances and an explosive, psychedelic, indie-pop sound. In the world of Saint Motel, nothing bows to convention: Stages become forests and living rooms, and shows become kaleidoscopic mind explosions in 3D. The band's live shows are marked by this effusive energy and the spectacle of exciting visual soundscapes that blend the sonic with the artful. Their last headline show in LA at The Roxy was sold out weeks in advance and brought out well over 600 costume clad fans fiending for the unique vibe that only a hit of a Saint Motel show can bring. Frontman A/J Jackson explains, “People want to be entertained when they go out to see a show so we try to offer not only an energetic performance but also a memorable experience.” Metromix agrees, stating that “Saint Motel never fail to put on a show that’s a treat for the senses” and The Onion claims “Saint Motel has a...particular blend of wholesome indie rock brimming with raucous sexual energy,” while the Los Angeles Times declares the band “ Los Angeles’ own pop-rock phenom.”
Their music is has been featured on 90210, MTV’s The Hills, VH1 shows, E! News, ABC Family's "Make It Or Break It," the popular THQ video game Saints Row 3, KCRW, and KROQ. The band's keen visual sensibility has yielded an array of stunningly original videos that accompany songs from their debut EP ForPlay, released via the band's record label On The Records and the physical or digital version of ForPlay includes the free added bonus of the beautiful, ultra-conceptualized videos for each song.
SAINT MOTEL SXSW 2010 PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Wednesday March 17 @ 7:30 PM – Shangri La – 1016 East 6th Street
FutureSounds Super Rumble Showcase Plus surprise special guests
Thursday March 18 @ 4:15 PM – El Sol y La Luna – 600 East 6th Street
FREE / All Ages
45th Parallel SXSW Day Party (FREE Cupcakes)
Also Performing: Zaza, The Invisible, Dearling Physique, Bella Koshka
Thursday March 18 @ 10:15 PM – Rusty Spurs – 405 E 7th Street
SXSW Official Party / RSVP
The Roxy Theatre & KROQ Locals Only AustinRox Showcase
Performing immediately before She Wants Revenge also w/ Street Sweeper Social Club (Tom Morello), Glitch Mob, Orgone, Crash Kings, Carney
Saturday March 20 @ 7:00 PM – Scholz Garten – 1607 San Jacinto
$5 Suggested Donation to benefit The Leukemia Foundation and HAAM
All Ages
South By SouthWurst Benefit Show
Also Performing: Wax Fang, Brack and Co., Tom Schraeder and His Ego, The Law, Whalers, Daniel Martin Moore, & more
WEST COAST/CANADA TOUR DATES
Apr 3 @ Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco
Apr 10 – HEADLINE SHOW @ The Echoplex - Los Angeles
Apr 19 @ The Rickshaw Stop w/ BAND OF SKULLS - San Francisco
Apr 20 @ Doug Fir Lounge w/ BAND OF SKULLS -Portland
Apr 22 @ The Crocodile w/ BAND OF SKULLS - Seattle
Apr 23 @ Sugar w/ BAND OF SKULLS - Victoria, BC
Apr 24 @ Venue Niteclub w/ BAND OF SKULLS - Vancouver, BC
Apr 26 @ The Starlite w/ BAND OF SKULLS - Edmonton, AB
The program starts at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in the Living Room of Saint Peter’s Church, “The Jazz Church” at 619 Lexington Avenue (54th Street) – Midtown – with several free events: “The Legend Wall” - an Exhibit of Information about Art Blakey and a Panel Discussion about Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers' enduring influence on jazz. It will be moderated by a prominent jazz scholar and panelists will include several Jazz Messengers and an expert on Art Blakey and/or the “hard bop” era of Jazz. A presentation about Art Blakey and his drumming techniques by a well-known drummer may also be included. At 5:00 PM, Jazz Vespers - also free- takes place in the Sanctuary with music led by one of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.