100 Records at Islington Mill Arts Club!

Hey all!

So the last 6 - 8 weeks have been spent in a frenzy of stress and logistics helping Sonny and Mark and Perry bring the show to the Islington Mills Arts Club in Salford, UK.  There were artwork surgeries, shippers bailing on us--it was gnarly.  But we did it, and when we found out that the work--and the newly redesigned jukebox!--reached greater Manchester safely, rainbows shot out of our eyes and we levitated off of the ground about 3/4 of an inch.  

Anyways, the show is open right now, and it is as good a way as any to celebrate the royal wedding.  100 Records is also a part of Sunday's Sounds of the Other City Festival, which is sure to be awesome.  There are dozens of bands, including Sonny and the Sunsets, who are playing the Comfortable On A Tightrope stage at 7:45 PM.

So, information:

Sonny Smith's 100 Records at Islington Mill Arts Club

Sounds From the Other City:

And Hit After Hit is out!  Buy it!

News! Or lack thereof...

We are sort of in between projects right now, but there are some big things in the works.  No lie.  Prepare yourselves for a monster update soon!  

Until then, why not enjoy this mix we made just for you?

Sonny Smith's 100 Records closing reception tomorrow evening!

Dear Everybody Currently on the Internet,

You are cordially invited to attend the closing reception of Sonny Smith's 100 Records.  If you happen to be in the Eugene area tomorrow night, why not stop by from  5:30 - 8:30 PM and have a gander at some amazing artwork and listen to some tunes on the jukebox?  If you live around here and haven't seen the show yet, don't be a sucker!  Tomorrow is your last chance, dudes.  Then it is off to Manchester, England (England!), across the Atlantic Sea.  I mean, seriously, when was the last time Ed Ruscha had a piece in a show in downtown Eugene?  Never?  Probably.  Will he have a piece in downtown Eugene ever again?  Never?  Probably.  And that's just one example.  Last chance, guys.  It'll be fun.  We swear.

Warmest regards,

"Freelance" "Curator"

P.S.  Here is a new jam by Sonny and the Sunsets.  It will be on their new LP Hit After Hit.  It is a reworking of an Earth Girl Helen Brown track of the same name, and equally rad, though in a different way.  Enjoy! 
  Sonny And The Sunsets - "I Wanna Do It" by forcefieldpr

100 Records will be open today from 12 PM - 5 PM.  The closing reception will be tomorrow during First Friday Artwalk, from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.  As always we are at 942 Olive in the old "Musique Gourmet" space.  We still have some 100 Records related stuff for sale, too.  Check out previous posts for details on all that.

Sonny Smith's 100 Records has been extended through March 4!

Here's a new poster to celebrate the occasion.

Yesterday's Sonny Smith show: maximum success! Plus we got the merch re-up! And I'll throw in a video too! Why not?

Sonny Smith: top shelf artist, musician, and number one nicest guy ever. This should be written in a classy font with many serifs to imply gravitas. A big thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday's event possible! And more thanks to everyone who came out to the show! Congratulate yourselves on your good taste. You deserve a pat on the back.

PS: We got the re-up on merch!  One more box set, some more 45s, some copies of the One Act Plays CD, some comics, and some buttons.  Once again, feel free, upon visiting the show, to make it rain.

PPS: We are taking the day off on Saturday.  After last night's explosion of greatness and First Friday Artwalk tonight, I think you'll agree we deserve a little rest.  Regular show hours will resume next week:
Th - Sat, 12 - 5 PM.

PPPS: John Fenn shot a video of Sonny and Graham playing "Mario" at last night's show.  It's a little dark, but the sound is really good, and note the artful addition of fancy "olde-tyme" effects!  It is after the jump.

What!? Sonny Smith is performing this Thursday!? For FREE!? What a world!

This is incredibly exciting! Sonny Smith will be in town this Thursday for a special performance in the 100 Records gallery space at 942 Olive (the old Musique Gourmet space) in downtown Eugene. Sonny will be performing jams (solo-ish, with a drummer, but sans Sunsets) and talking about the exhibit. The show is free, but space is limited, so don't try and be one of those cool guys who shows up to everything an hour late or whatever. Doors are at 7:30.

As always, the show is on view Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 5 PM.

Here is video of rock and roll:

Some mediocre snapshots of a fantastic exhibition...

Kristen and I took some quick photos at the space today, just to give a general impression.  You've got to come down to 100 Records to see more!