Small Brown Bike have announced a free in-store acoustic performance at Generation Records in New York before their sold out club gig at the Cake Shop on May 14th. The band is scheduled to perform at 5:30PM, with label and tour mates Bridge & Tunnel scheduled to perform acoustic at 5:00PM.

The stop is part of a previously announced string of shows in the Northeast, their first since the Fall of 2003. All dates will feature support from Bridge & Tunnel and Your Skull My Closet. The NYC and Boston shows are sold out, while the Philadelphia show has just been moved to a larger venue, the First Unitarian Church.

Alternative Press previously posted a stream of the band’s new 7”, “Composite Vol. 2,” and hosted an exclusive premiere of their “Hourglass” video. You can stream two new songs, “Some Optimistic” and “Never Walk This Alone,” and check out the exclusive premier of their video for the song “Hourglass” from Composite Vol. 1, by clicking here.

“Composite Vol. 2″ is the second in their 7” series of new material for No Idea Records.

You can click “more” below for the dates and links to buy tickets!
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Alternative Press has just launched a stream of Small Brown Bike’s new 7”, “Composite Vol. 2″ and is hosting an exclusive premiere of their “Hourglass” video. You can stream two new songs, “Some Optimistic” and “Never Walk This Alone,” and check out the exclusive premier of their video for the song “Hourglass” from Composite Vol. 1, by clicking here.

Scheduled for release on March 9th, “Composite Vol. 2″ will feature two new songs tracked this past January in the band’s home recording studio and mixed/mastered by Dave Feeny at Tempermill. The 7” will be limited to 1,100 physical copies (with digital download) and will be the second in their 7” series of new material for No Idea Records.

The band commented on the new material on Composite Vol. 2 and filming the video:

“We filmed this with some buddies in Orlando after The Fest 8. We wanted something to document ‘Composite Vol. 1,’ so we had a BBQ and spent the afternoon playing music.”

The video for “Hourglass” was directed by Chase Heavener from FCTN and shot by Chase Heavener, Matt Staker, and Ben Reed. The live audio was captured by Ben Reed and Dan Jaquint.

Michigan’s Small Brown Bike have released the details for “Composite Vol. 2,” the second installment in their 7” series of new material for No Idea Records.

Scheduled for release on March 9th, “Composite Vol. 2″ will feature two new songs tracked this past January in the band’s home recording studio and mixed/mastered by Dave Feeny at Tempermill. The 7” will be limited to 1,100 physical copies, which will include a digital download. Side A will host “Some Optimistic,” with the flip side being home for “Never Walk This Alone.”

The band commented that the two new songs “feel a little slower and colder than Composite Vol. 1’s material. That’s what a winter in Michigan will do to a band.”

SBB recently released “Composite Vol. 1,” a 7” on No Idea Records. The 7” featured two new songs recorded in 2009; “When We Run” and “Hourglass.” The 7” was limited to 1,100 copies. No Idea has 30 left for sale on their mail-order website. The band has about 50 copies they will be selling at their upcoming shows in March. Once they’re gone, you’ll still be able to purchase the songs via iTUNES. You can currently stream “Composite Vol. 1″ here.

The band will be playing shows in Gainesville and Orlando while in Florida performing at the second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH FEST) March 12th-14th in St. Augustine, FL. In May, the band will set out for a string of shows in the Northeast, which they haven’t visited since 2003. All dates and support acts can be seen by clicking “more” below.
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The second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH Fest) has announced another round of bands confirmed for their multiple-stage music festival that will take place March 12th – 14th in sunny St. Augustine, FL.

Added to the already impressive lineup will be High on Fire, Kid Sister, Gringo Star, Port O’Brien, We Are The Union, Cheap Girls, Avi Buffalo, The Dig, Yelawolf, Young Brother, Barnaby Jones, The Duppies, Umoja Orchestra, Sunbears, Liquid Limbs, The Takers, Glorious Johnson, Bent Left, No More, Cassette, Antarctic, Toby Foster, Paleface, The Pauses, The Attack!, Premadonnasaurs, Scum of the Earth, Towers of Hanoi, Company Man, Lighthouse Music, The Ones to Blame, The Cougs, The Ex-Boogeymen, Superfish, 3rd Stone, Made of Hemp, Mindrise, BLORR, and Christina Wagner.

Harvest of Hope Fest recently announced a diverse roster of national and international acts confirmed including Billy Bragg, Dr. Dog, The Mountain Goats, 7 Seconds, Leatherface, Rogue Wave, Delta Spirit, Senses Fail, Anti-Flag, Dead Prez, Kimya Dawson, Dead Confederate, Torche, Strike Anywhere, Anvil, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Dr. Octagon AKA Kool Keith, Small Brown Bike, Portugal. the Man, Black Sheep, Danielson, Man Man, forgetters, and over 150 more artists joining together to raise awareness to the plight of migrant farm workers! Harvest of Hope Fest is the only festival of its kind that has such a large group of musicians donating their time and performances to charity. A full list of confirmations can be seen by clicking “more” below.

Three-day tickets are on sale now and will rise in price as the festival draws closer. This will be the last week to get tickets at the early-bird price of $39.50. From February 12th to March 11th, they will jump to $49.50. Walk-up 3-day tickets will be $60.00. Single day tickets will be available for $25.00/day in advance and $35.00/day weekend of. Three-day camping passes are also now available at $19.50/person. A small number of VIP passes are available at $99.50 per person. The VIP pass includes access to the VIP camping area, a three-day festival pass, and extra surprises.

Proceeds from the charity fundraiser festival will benefit the Harvest of Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides emergency and educational aid to some of the hardest working and often overlooked people keeping our agricultural economy moving – migrant farm workers. Harvest of Hope distributes funds to migrant farm workers and their families to help pay for food, medical services, clothing, rent, educational scholarships, and more.

For more information on the Harvest of Hope Festival, including ticket information, camping info, and the most up-to-date line-up, please visit http://www.harvestofhopefest.com.
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Michigan’s Small Brown Bike have officially announced more select shows in the months to come. The band will be playing Gainesville and Orlando while in Florida, performing at the second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH FEST) March 12th-14th in St. Augustine, FL. Then in May, the Bike will do a string of shows in the northeast, their first since the Fall of 2003! All dates and support acts are listed below. Note: the only all ages shows are Harvest of Hope Fest and Philadelphia, PA.

3/10- Orlando, FL @ the Social w/ O Pioneers and Young Brother – Tickets

3/11- Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds w/ O Pioneers, Cheap Girls, The Measure (sa), and Grabass Charlestons – Tickets

3/12-14- St. Augustine, FL @ Harvest of Hope Fest 2010 w/ 150 other bands – Tickets

5/13- Allston, MA @ Great Scott w/ Bridge And Tunnel. Your Skull My Closet, and Wallcreeper – Tickets

5/14- New York, NY @ Cake Shop w/ Bridge And Tunnel, Your Skull My Closet – Tickets

5/15- Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary w/ Bridge And Tunnel, Your Skull My Closet, and Des Ark – Tickets

5/16- Washington, DC @ DC9 w/ Bridge And Tunnel, Your Skull My Closet – Tickets

Small Brown Bike announced this past summer that they would be reforming to play a few shows with original line up and had been working on new material. Since then, they have played a few shows in the Midwest and appeared at THE FEST 8 in Gainesville, FL, Halloween weekend 2009.

You can check out from their performance at THE FEST 8 via Alternative Press Magazine.
Video for “See You In Hell” here.
Video for “When We Run” here.
Video for “Hourglass” here.

They also recently released Composite Vol. 1, a 7” on No Idea Records. The 7” featured two new songs recorded in 2009, “When We Run” and “Hourglass.” The 7” was limited to 1,100 copies. No Idea has approximately 70 left for sale. Once they are gone, you will still be able to purchase the songs via iTUNES. You can currently stream the two new tracks here.

Michigan’s Small Brown Bike have released two brand new songs via a 7” on No Idea Records. The 7” is entitled “Composite, Vol. 1,” and is the first in a 7” series to be released by No Idea as the band writes and records new material. The two songs featured on the record are “When We Run” and “Hourglass.” The 7” is limited to 1,100 copies, all of which include a digital download code, and can be purchased from the No Idea Records mailorder and directly from the band.

You can check out live video of both new songs from their recent performance at THE FEST 8 in Gainesville, FL via Alternative Press and you can stream both new songs on the main page of the on No Idea Records site.

The second installment of the 7” series will be released when the band returns to Florida in the spring for their performance at the second annual Harvest of Hope Fest, March 12-14, 2009 in St. Johns County, FL.

Small Brown Bike officially announced last month that the band was back together with their original line-up and were working on new material. The band posted the following statement about reforming and writing:

“Hi friends. First off, thanks for the good words over the last month. It’s awesome to know that there are still people out there listening. You all rule. We just wanted to add some more details about what’s happening. To make a long story short, the original lineup (Mike, Ben, Travis, Dan) is back together and working on new music. Over the last few months we’ve been writing a ton of new stuff and currently have about ten new songs finished plus a bunch more in various stages. We’re all really excited about how it’s going. So far, so good! The bottom line for us is to have fun, write music, and play a few shows here and there. Just like we did when we started the band. Keep it simple. So that’s what’s happening. Thanks again for listening. See you at the shows!”

The band has a few special shows planned for the rest of the year, with more appearances planned for 2010. No official tours are in the works at this time.

Small Brown Bike shows:
12/4 – Chicago, IL @ The Beat Kitchen (Early all ages show)
12/4 – Chicago, IL @ The Beat Kitchen (Late adult show – SOLD OUT)
12/5 – Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar

Small Brown Bike had releases on Second Nature Records, Smallman Records, and were part of the No Idea Records family, releasing several groundbreaking albums before leaving the label to release their final swan song on Lookout! Records, ultimately breaking up in 2004. The band played a few reunion shows in September 2007 to benefit a dear friend of the band who was battling leukemia, including a final reunion show at THE FEST 6.

You can check out the video and download MP3s of their entire set from THE FEST 6 at National Underground.

Michigan’s Small Brown Bike have made an official announcement that the band is back with original line up and have been working on new material. The band posted the following statement about reforming and writing.

“Hi friends. First off, thanks for the good words over the last month. It’s awesome to know that there are still people out there listening. You all rule. We just wanted to add some more details about what’s happening. To make a long story short, the original lineup (Mike, Ben, Travis, Dan) is back together and working on new music. Over the last few months we’ve been writing a ton of new stuff and currently have about ten new songs finished plus a bunch more in various stages. We’re all really excited about how it’s going. So far, so good! The bottom line for us is to have fun, write music, and play a few shows here and there. Just like we did when we started the band. Keep it simple.
So that’s what’s happening. Thanks again for listening. See you at the shows!”

The band has a few special shows planned for the rest of the year, including a performance at THE FEST 8 in Gainesville, FL over Halloween weekend.

Small Brown Bike shows:
10/10- Kalamazoo, MI @ State Theater
10/30- Gainesville, FL @ THE FEST 8
12/4- Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
12/5- Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar

Small Brown Bike had releases on Second Nature, Smallman, and were part of the No Idea Records family, releasing several groundbreaking albums before leaving the label to release their final swan song for Lookout! Records and ultimately break up in 2004.

The band played a few reunion shows in September 2007 to benefit a dear friend of the band who was battling leukemia, including a final reunion show at THE FEST 6. You can check video and download MP3s of the entire set from THE FEST 6 at National Underground.