Dan-Efit 2011 - 10 Local Bands Perform this Weekend at O'Shay's

When: Friday, July 15 at 6:00pm - July 16 at 11:00pm

Where: O'Shay's Irish Pub and Backyard Theater, 313 Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr.

Who: (links go to artists' Facebook pages)
- Kari Marguerite and the 76
- Jesi B. and the All Rites
- Cris Lucas and Pals
- Flying Mammals
- The Jess Kunz Revolution
- Goodnight Venus
- The Sticky
- Robby French
- Daniel Abram and the X'd Out
- Tabitha Coldiron

Why: "This is a two night Rock and Roll concert featuring 10 local bands, who are raising money to help our friend Daniel Mills, who just had an emergency appendectomy. The *suggested* donation to attend both nights is $10, but no one will be turned away, so come everybody, and bring your friends."

How: Click "I'm Attending" on the Facebook invite here - it's incredible that as soon as Jesi B. started putting the word out this situation, all this amazing local talent rallied together within days and formed a plan of action to help out a friend. It's a win for local audiences as well  - the absolute queens and kings of the North Idaho music scene all gathered together for two nights of top notch entertainment. Not every burst appendix has a silver lining to it, but this one certainly did.  

Look and Listen: Here are some audio/video previews of the acts that will be making appearances on the O'Shays Amphitheater stage.

Kari Marguerite and the 76 "Strange Religion"


Jesi B & the All-Rites "Map of the World"


Cris Lucas "Man in the Mirror


Flying Mammals "Go"



Jess Kunz & Riverboat Dave: "That's Alright Mama"


Goodnight Venus "Headspace"
Headspace (goodnight venus practice 4.4.11) by Goodnight Venus

Robby French "Serve Yourself (from Pump Boys and Dinettes)"


Daniel Abram and the X'd Out "Sarah"




Tabitha Coldiron "The Game We're Playing"

Local Noise: Flying Mammals

So I've been told recently that I've been a bit lax on the local music coverage. Good point, Midge! In an attempt to rectify this problem, I am starting this: "Local Noise" features that will appear regularly, whenever I get the urge to do so.

There are a LOT more local acts than you might imagine, and I've tried to be inclusive as possible on our Local Music page (also easily accessible on the left side bar). I'm just going to keep these profiles quite simple - just the facts, ma'am. Today's profile is the Cd'A/Spokane trio of brothers known as the Flying Mammals, who seem to be ubiquitous in the area lately, and whom I had the pleasure of seeing play live recently with Goodnight Venus at Mik's. Currently, they are touring Southern California, but make sure to keep an eyeball peeled for upcoming North Idaho/Spokane gigs in July and beyond. Also, keep your eardrums peeled (ouch!) for their uber-catchy single "Go!", which has been receiving airplay on various local radio outlets.

Name: Flying Mammals

Genre: Highly Polished Alterna-Pop/Rock

Hometown: Coeur d'Alene/Spokane

Members:
Aaron Birdsall - Lead Vocals/Bass/Keys
James Birdsall - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals,
Andrew Birdsall - Drums/Back Vocals

Discography:
Ready Set LP (Audio Jerk Records, 2011)

Press Quote:
“Flying Mammals sounds like early U2!” ~ Glenn Lefay - 95.3 KPND

Influences:
Kings of Leon, The Killers, Muse, Radio Head, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Cream, Jet

Facebook Bio:
All three brothers, Aaron, James, and Andy, grew up playing music. After living in Chicago for a while Aaron moved to Seattle where he played in various groups. James and Andy stayed in Chicago and played in a band together around the Midwest. Eventually, they all found their way to the Inland Northwest Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area.


Links:
Reverbnation
Facebook
MySpace

Music Widget:




Videos:

Promo Video For New Album "Ready Set"


Live Promo Video for "Go"