The Doodle Daily

My favorite South African band are currently opening for Coldplay in South Africa and then they will be heading back to the States for another round of touring.  You have to check them out and spread the word about how amazing South African Music is these days.  I will be seeing then again this coming Wednesday at DC9,  the same spot where I first got to see them play.  In honor of their latest tour and the exposure they are getting by opening for Coldplay on their South African tour, I decided a Parlotones Logo Doodle was a perfect tribute.  I love how this came out, and I think they would make amazing T-shirts.

So be sure to look out for them on their US tour, you will not be disappointed.

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