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Bowery Ballroom August 7th with Lydia

The Dot Hongs — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:33:33 +0000

Hello,

We will be returning this August supporting Lydia at there Farewell New York show with some other acts at the Bowery Ballroom. The show will be 16+, $13 advance/$15 day of the show. We will be playing some old tunes, and hopefully some new tunes.

I am spending my summer in Brooklyn preparing music videos, photos, EP, and more to be worked on before our second album is released. If you’re interested in being apart of the whole art process of it with videos/etc – Please feel free to reach out to us. I will also do my best to write/record songs weekly with some of my friends for fun this summer (oh my little beck, he inspires me). I am on NO sleep. Hanging with Odie.

Brian Bonz on Daytrotter!

The Dot Hongs — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:47:19 +0000

Click here to listen to Brian Bonz & the Dot Hongs (with John & Camille Nolan) on Daytrotter.

PS: Thank you Daytrotter. I love Sean, and everyone there.

Last days of songs in our practice room before you press record.

The Dot Hongs — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:14:24 +0000

A few days left of final preproduction on home recordings, writing overdub parts, and watching whatever gets written last out of the blue. It’s been a busy past few months between touring, work, and writing. I am looking forward to introducing these new songs to everyone, and support this record when it’s released. It was fun to write this record, and I’m looking forward to the reaction from family and friends. If you guys like Death Metal, you’re going to love it. Joke. I’ll write more later.

Mike and Jinda Text Messaging

Daytrotter & New Album

The Dot Hongs — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:36:57 +0000

It was in late September when I received the news. Slightly rainy out, and the weather was still warm. I ate lunch, and discussed the future plans with the label for 2010. My initial idea was to may be work on a EP and keep touring til’ 2011 before ever making a follow up disc. Though my idea would not really make sense to keep pushing on something that trickled out since the summer of 2008, and got all it can get. From Sumi to Japan is hands down my favorite recording I have ever worked on since I released Sunday Theory (a mini LP about teen love and a car crash) when I was 15. Chris Bracco is a very smart and innovative man. He totally shaped up a batch of demos, and general full band arrangements to a better song and band for live representation. My work is not done with him, and I don’t plan on it ever stopping. I was born to drive him and his wife crazy.

The label felt it was time to write another record, and finally do my first release with them together. From Sumi to Japan was self funded, and shopped around a year prior to several major and independent labels before signing with Triple Crown. It’s been a very realistic experience, and I am content working with them. Our buddies at Favorite Gentlemen have been a big help for spreading the word about it all too. Our sophomore release is an opportunity to venture out for a new procedure, and growth. To try something you may have not, or work with someone you may not know. John McEntire (Stereo Lab, Broken Social Scene, Tortoise, Antibalas) will be producing our 2nd release this spring in Chicago and Brooklyn. McEntire has been one of my favorites since I was burned a few copies of Stereo Lab material when I was a teenager. Some of my favorite albums and captured sounds have been brought to my ears by him, so it’s mind-boggling for me to think he will be recording us. Listen to Johns current work for Broken Social Scene’s “World Sick” off there new album due out May. I will be reporting from our upcoming sessions to fill you in on the process of it all.

We had the chance to record a session for Daytrotter that will be up March 1st in December on tour with John Nolan. They helped us out on some songs, I’m excited to see the artwork and hear the session.

Chinese Food Video by Bobo Touch – You Don’t Know? You should.

The Dot Hongs — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:43:11 +0000

www.paxenfilms.com

Live from the Cutting Room Studios on KEXP Video!!!!!

The Dot Hongs — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:34:40 +0000

KEXP posted this video yesterday of us performing at the Cutting Room Studios (NYC) in November. The video is for the song “Judy the Alpha Queen” and brings back fond memories of that fine day. Check back soon for free mp3′s of the session!!!!

Planes and tanks,
EJ

Gettin’ wild at Brooklyn Bowl & Thank You!

The Dot Hongs — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:31:51 +0000

Hey,

We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of those who made there way out to 92Y Tribeca last night with Kevin Johnston and the Rockstar Society. I had a ton of fun hanging and watching both bands perform. We have never headlined before proper in New York City, and didn’t expect to share the night with such a supportive vibrant crowd. I wont forget this one, you’re the best!

We will be performing at Brooklyn Bowl on February 3rd supporting The Constellations. Doors at 6pm, Music at 9PM, 21+.

This upcoming week my brother and I will be a part of Kevin Devine’s Goddamn Band for a 101.9 RXP presents Celebrating the release of the Kevin Devine/Manchester Orchestra split 7″ “I Could Be The Only One” on January 27th.

Come out and say hello.

Back to writing.

SHOW TONIGHT – CONTEST IS DONESKI!

The Dot Hongs — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:24:01 +0000

A last minute reminder to those in the New York City area; we are playing a headlining show tonight at 92 Y Tribeca (check previous posts or our shows section for the details). Thanks to those who entered the ticket giveaway contest! The contest is now over and you should be contacted by this evening, so, thanks and we’ll see you tonight!

For those who are coming tonight we are playing with the full crew plus some bonus members and other surprises! Good times? You damn right!

Preview of the action.

Ticket Giveaway for 92Y Tribeca 1/22 show!

The Dot Hongs — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:24:45 +0000

The workers at 92Y Tribeca are letting us do a ticket giveaway, or what I call a “recession special“. Please comment on this post below, and list your email address. Our interns will put you in touch with master of details.

On a side note to the wave of the future…
This morning on my way to work I exchanged words with a young high school “thug” who told me to hurry up when I went to transfer to another train in a very nasty fashion. I was once a teenage loud mouth fool who got himself into stupid places. Just be wise, respectful, and grab onto whatever it can to educate you to be a better version of yourself. Spread the word, big bird!

photo from markushartel.com

Another Bag of Kevin

The Dot Hongs — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:54:10 +0000

Hello all,

Chris Bracco produced our album, and shortly after worked on Kevin Devine’s Brother’s Blood with Mike and I at Headgear Studios. One of his fans worked on a video for “Another Bag of Bones“. Check it out.

Brian