Day 440 – The Parlotones
I was introduced to this great South African band “The Parlotones” when I was given their latest CD “Stardust Galaxies” by a visitor from back home. I fell in love with their music straight away. Then I saw their appearance at the World Cup open ceremony concert. They are fantastic, with haunting pleasing melodies.
I always wished I would get to see a great South African band here in DC. I got lucky when I caught “FreshlyGround” at the Zanzibar club last year. Well we got lucky again. I have been following “The Parlotones” on twitter for a while and every now and then I’d give them a plug or ask a question. A couple of weeks ago, I asked in passing when I would get to see them in the States, turns out they are launching their US tour this week and are in DC tomorrow night. So I promised them I would give them a plug on the “Daily” and I went one better by making today’s doodle a recreation of their megaphone symbol.
I already have tickets and will be seeing them live tomorrow night. Talk about an awesome treat.
If you get a chance take a listen to a few of their tracks and look out for the Parlotones at a venue near you, Here’s a link to their site with dates and cities.
Here’s “The Parlotones” doodle, a tribute for Day 440
The Parlotones
Here’s their video to “Push me to the Floor”, which I love.
Here’s a link to their video for “Life Design” off Stardust Galaxies
Hope you enjoyed the concert as much as I did!! They totally burned up the stage. Best band ever. If I died today I would feel complete…I saw the Parlotones live. The music and lyrics are exceptional and Kahn’s voice is perfectly balanced for them. What a great venue to see them up close and personal. Super Galactic concert.
It was great, I was glad I could be there too. So lucky to have seen both Freshlyground & Parlotones up close, right here in DC. Kahn and the boys did put on a great show.