Sunday, March 7, 2010

Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros Sing For Their Supper


Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros sing for their supper ... literally. They kick things off tonight in Bridgeport, CT at the Acoustic Cafe and will make their way South before coming back North and ending up at Pianos here on the LES. Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal. So, if you happen upon them at one of their stops, feed 'em and get some songs played as thanks. And, to keep folks posted on their travels, they'll be keeping a video blog HERE. Head down to the MP3 Grab below and get "Gennessee Falls."

Israel Nash Gripka and The Fieros head out this weekend from NYC to the southern States, stopping along the route to locally owned and operated diners and food joints, with guitars, and forks, in hand. Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal, a tour premise not only feeding the bands their much needed daily sustenance, but also presenting a departure from the way individuals hear independent artists.

Though these eatery gigs will be without amps, they won't be without soul. The music is sincere and heartfelt, just like mom's meatloaf... but also RAW & crunchy, like her veggies. Check out an mp3 from a recent living room rehearsal below and feel free to post.




Tour Dates:
  • March 7 - Bridgeport, CT - Acoustic Cafe - 5:00pm
  • March 8 - New York, NY - Jae Deli ** - 7:30pm
  • March 9 - Baltimore, MD - Broadway Diner ** - 1:30pm
  • March 9 - Richmond, VA - Gallery 5 - 7:00pm
  • March 1 - Asheville, NC - Burgermeister's ** - 5:30pm
  • March 10 - Asheville, NC - The Garage - 8:00pm
  • March 11 - Knoxville, TN - WDVX Radio # - 12:00pm
  • March 11 - Knoxville, TN - Big Fatty's ** - 1:30pm
  • March 11 - Knoxville, TN - The Square Room # - 7:00pm
  • March 12 - Nashville, TN - Elliston Place Soda Shop ** - 2:30pm
  • March 14 - Denton, TX - NX35 % - TBA
  • March 16 - Dallas, TX - All Good Cafe ** - 1:00pm
  • March 17 - Houston, TX - KPFT Radio # - 11:00am
  • March 17 - Houston, TX - Mango's - 9:00pm
  • March 18 - Driftwood, TX - Salt Lick BBQ ** - 1:00pm
  • March 19 - Fredericksburg, TX - KFAN Radio # - 11:30am
  • March 20 - Austin, TX - MANIC FEST DESTINY @ The Belmont (Unofficial SXSW) - 5:15pm
  • March 20 - Austin, TX - UT Block Party Benefit / Six Stages Over Texas (Unofficial SXSW) % - 8:00pm
  • March 21 - Dallas, TX - La Grange - 9:00pm
  • March 22 - Oklahoma City, OK - Nic's Grill ** - 12:30pm
  • March 23 - Monett, MO - Mocah Joe's ** - 6:30pm
  • March 25 - South Greenfield, MO - Grandma's ** - 1:00pm
  • March 25 - Springfield, MO - Lindberg's - 8:00pm
  • March 26 - Lebanon, MO - Cornerstone Subs & Pizza ** - 12:30pm
  • March 26 - Columbia, MO - BXR Radio # - 5:00pm
  • March 26 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note - 8:00pm
  • March 27 - St. Louis, MO - Iron Barley ** - 6:00pm
  • March 27 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway - 9:00pm
  • March 29 - Louisville, MO - Lynn's Paradise Cafe ** - 12:30pm
  • March 29 - Louisville, KY - WFPK # - 3:30pm
  • April 2 - New York, NY - Pianos - 8:00pm
** Restaurant Gig
# Israel Nash Gripka Only
% The Fieros Only

MP3 Grab: "Gennessee Falls"

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