LOS ANGELES (KCRW 89.9 Fm announcement) - On Saturday, November 20, 2004, Southern California's number one public radio station 89.9 FM KCRW presents its fourth annual benefit concert, A SOUNDS ECLECTIC EVENING, at the Universal Amphitheatre.
Chris
Martin and Jonny Buckland of COLDPLAY will perform for their only U.S. live appearance in 2004. Also performing: Mexico's preeminent alt-rockers CAF... TACUBA, PAUL BUCHANAN of the legendary BLUE NILE in his first performance in
America since 1996, RILO KILEY's indie pop music, the pop/cabaret stylings of singer/songwriter NELLIE MCKAY, and up-and-coming LA indie band THE LIKE.
The exclusive after party will feature the internationally renowned deejays, BEN WATT and MARK FARINA.
Details Magazine calls KCRW "The most influential radio station in America" and The Wall Street Journal says "'Morning Becomes Eclectic' (is) one of the most interesting and influential radio shows in the U.S."
KCRW was the first radio station in America to play Coldplay on air in 2000. The band made their U.S. live radio debut December 20, 2000, on the station's signature music program, "Morning Becomes Eclectic." Even after Coldplay's meteoric rise to success in America, they returned to the radio station that helped launch their career in the States - first, on December 10, 2001, when Chris Martin performed an acoustic set and interviewed with host Nic Harcourt, and then again the following year, on August 20, 2002, with bandmate Jonny Buckland to perform select tracks from their sophomore album, A Rush of Blood to the Head.
Every artist on the bill received early, if not their first, radio airplay in the country on KCRW. Cafe Tacuba, Rilo Kiley, Nellie McKay, and The Like have all performed live on Morning Becomes Eclectic. All live sessions are archived at www.KCRW.com.
KCRW is an NPR affiliate with an eclectic format that broadcasts both news and cultural programs in addition to music. Its music programming is hand-picked and free-form. The station's commitment to support new and emerging artists, without regard to record deals or promotional funding, has established its credibility in the music business. In addition to Coldplay, Morning Becomes Eclectic gave the first U.S. radio airplay to: Norah Jones, David Gray, Dido, Damien Rice, Sigur Ros, Pete Yorn, and Jem.
More information about the concert can be found at https://www.kcrw.com/see4/ or at 888-600-KCRW.
CONCERT DETAILS:
The concert will feature an intimate backstage party for Platinum ticket-holders on the patio throughout the show. Food and spirits catered by MAPLE DRIVE, THE CHEESE STORE OF SILVERLAKE, CAPRICE FINE FRENCH PASTRIES, DU VIN WINE AND SPIRITS, SMART & FINAL, and a hosted bar featuring ABSOLUT RASBERRI VODKA. Following the concert, KCRW hosts an exclusive After-Party for Platinum and Gold level ticket-holders on site with special guest deejay sets from KCRW favorites BEN WATT (Lazy Dog, Buzzin' Fly) and MARK FARINA (Mushroom Jazz series). Drinks provided by PETE'S BREWING COMPANY, SMART & FINAL, coffee from CITY BEAN and a hosted bar featuring ABSOLUT RASBERRI VODKA. Food catered by LOTERIA! GRILL.
Since 2001, KCRW's benefit concert, A SOUNDS ECLECTIC EVENING, has featured performances by: Aimee Mann, Beck, Beth Orton, Blackalicious, Cut Chemist, Damien Rice, DJ Shadow, Elliott Smith, Felix Da Housecat, Gary Jules, Jem, Jurassic 5, Kinky, Liz Phair, Norah Jones, Ozomatli, Pete Yorn, Shelby Lynne, Sparklehorse, The Polyphonic Spree, Thievery Corporation, and Zero 7.
Proceeds support KCRW's broadcast operations. A SOUNDS ECLECTIC EVENING is made possible in part by Farmers Insurance Group, Mercedes-Benz Dealers of Southern California, Virgin Megastores and Good Guys. Additional support is provided by Evo Limo, Esquire Magazine, Hugo Boss, Guitar Center and LA Party Rents.
Artwork by LA-based artist Daniel Peacock.
