Stokeswood: News

We will be doing an interview and small performance on the 11Alive morning news beginning at 6am friday morning. We'll be at Centennial Park with their Meteorologist and anyone is welcome to attend!!

Wow what a party, thanks for everyone who came out to Christmas in almost July we had a blast and by the looks of the place this morning when we went to load out and clean up everyone else did too.

Set List:
Old 4th Ward
Unbound
Understandably So
Mr. Grinch*
The Extraordinary Mrs. Crickett
Eyes Closed Close Your Eyes
Noah Be
Don't Give Up**
Devilish Friend
Poker Face***
Topical Jesus
Fake Plastic Trees****

*Dr, Suess, **the Whitest Boy Alive, ***Lady Gaga, ****Radiohead

Understandably So
Unbound
Topical Jesus
Old 4th Ward
Eyes Closed close Your Eyes
Noah Be
Devilish Friend
Poker Face*

*Lady Gaga

Thats right... as if chickens and electronic soundwave monsters weren't enough...

enjoy the show...


Ecco-Tat

Well we freaked out some Kangaroos with Jon's drums at the beginning of the day and we freaked out some Kroger shopper's at the end with Jerome D's adventure in striped underwear. So yes it was a very good day
See ya at SoydogO'Rama next week!!!

Mark
-Welcome to Carassia
Set list:

Scent of Eliza
Track 44 (Devilish Friend)
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover*
Criterion to the Blue Note
The Old 4th Ward
Eyes Closed Close Your Eyes
Poker Face**
Noah Be
Unbound

*Paul Simon, **Lady Gaga

Ya we're pretty excited!!
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=316955341&s=143441

Stokeswood Headlines “SoydogO’Rama Presents: Christmas in Almost July”:
An Art and Indie Rock Festival Held Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Lenny’s Bar in Atlanta
ATLANTA- June 3, 2009 – Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), will be headlining and hosting SoydogO’Rama Presents: Christmas in Almost July on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Lenny’s Bar in Atlanta (www.LennysBar.com). The event will begin at 9pm and will have a $5 cover.
SoydogO’Rama Presents: Christmas in Almost July is an art festival that will include many local artists, four bands and a DJ dance party to cap off the night. This fun-filled night of jingle bells, snow, and soydogs will also include a plethora of festive activities such as, a family Christmas picture booth (photos can be viewed online on June 28), a real Santa Claus (aptly name “Dirrrrty Santa”) whose lap you can sit on and a Christmas sweater contest (the tackier the better- make your mother proud).
Lenny’s will be decorated with fake snow, an abundance of Christmas decorations and even, the always festive, lasers! Appetites for music, art, beer and soydogs, which will be served all night, are welcomed and encouraged.
The night’s music line-up includes, Snowcone for President (http://www.myspace.com/snowconeforpresident), a hip, up-and-coming band local to West Georgia. Villanova (http://www.myspace.com/villanovabandsc), a South Carolina band described as, “Explosive Goodness!” And The Blood Plums (which includes members of Universal recording artist, Heavy Mojo- www.myspace.com/heavymojo) will have their debut performance. The music line-up is headlined by the progressive electroacoustic, indie rock band, Stokeswood.
Stokeswood bassist, Reed Irvine (also known as “Ecco-Tat”) boasts, “[SoydogO’Rama Presents: Christmas in Almost July] is going to be like Sweet Christmas Morning!”
Music Matters Productions (www.myspace.com/music_matters_productions) will produce the finale of SoydogO’Rama with Stokeswood. Music Matters Productions previously worked with Stokeswood on their April 2009 CD release party. To view Stokeswood and Music Matters Productions’ original collaboration visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sx5K634OkI
About SoydogO’Rama Presents: Christmas in Almost July
SoydogO’Rama Presents: Christmas in Almost July will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Atlanta bar, Lenny’s (www.LennysBar.com). Lenny’s Bar is located at, 486 Decatur Street, Atlanta Georgia. The event will begin at 9pm and will have a $5 cover.

About Stokeswood

The electroacoustic band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net, www.Myspace.com/Stokeswood) was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Adam Patterson and lead electric guitarist, Mark Godwin. The five-piece, Atlanta based, indie rock band includes drummer, Jon Joiner, keys and bass player, Reed Irvine and percussionist, Craig Gendreau. Stokeswood, which currently tours along the east coast, has opened for the legendary Mother’s Finest, Collective Soul, American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard, Rehab and members of the popular 80’s band, Cameo. For further information and to purchase their album, Carassia, visit: www.Stokeswood.net or www.MySpace.com/Stokeswood

Hello all, our first international interview posted today by British magazine Digital Gig. Check it out at www.digitalgig.co.uk

Check out the review of our 4.17.09 CD release show at www.performermag.com or pick up a copy they're easy to find and free!

Dear Heroes of Carassia,
A message for the warriors! The past leg of tour was poetic and epic. Everything aligned into one seamless thread of joy. We dipped our toes in the sea and sand. We sang yeasayer to the fiddler crabs. Lovers were reunited, while other hearts broke. The front took a hard hit and played through it all. Pads and Chargers were left and fans hopefully were gained. Shows Sounded Amazing! Money; not so great. but.Thats not why painters paint though is it?
Amanda and Kates, the troopers, put as much mileage in as any one of us. Perhaps more. You two haven't missed a show in i
don't know how long. A deep sincere thank you. "Saved By The Bell" (Wink) No thanks needed. Thank You. Yes You. And Thank You, Mr. Daniel "Danny Boy" Freeman. This guy played his heart out all weekend and it showed, the stage reeked of wounds being licked clean. Brilliant. It won't be the last time we spend bunk bed time together. Believe that. Again to my warriors! Stand up and give notice to all. Carassia is in good hands. Bottom line, a great gig to be a part of. I thank you. Kisses.

Beware the Peep Jousters---

Silas B.

p.s. I also took in a Coldplay show with Danny in the cold and rain. So... Eat it. Your Face that is. Ecotat would love that joke. So, i suppose i do by proxy.

Wilmington, beautiful Florence, crazy
Special thanks to Daniel Freeman for joining us on the road, you killed it!

Kill Your TV

-Welcome to Carassia
mark

Hey Everyone- You can now order Carassia via our distributor CDbaby and in a few short days the cd will be on your doorstep.
Just follow this link in the buy buy section

Well, with the first album put to bed and the CD Release a distant memory. What now? We remain a struggling five piece constantly reliving the great shows and dismissing the shite! The industry is no reflection on our fan base however. The outright support you all have shown this ensemble is an inspiration in itself. A simple thanks will not suffice, but don't be angaree-ee-eee. Keep coming out to the waltzes, i'm sure i'll think of something to say, some grand act or gesture, to show my appreciation. I hope.
The days are spent teaching myself the ivory tickles and the black caterpillars. It's hard not to want to be Dr. Teeth when the stool is under me. That wasn't a constipation joke! gritting teeth and stool and what not. silly bastards! Until we meet again, BEWARE THE PEEP JOUSTERS!!!!

Look at me> Silas B. Magillicutty

Check out the lyrics in the Carassia Section, download the album in the Buy! Buy! section or come to the Masquerade tonight to pick up a copy and be apart of the craziest circus you've ever seen!!

-Wlecome to Carassia

so close i can almost hear the pure notes

ATLANTA- April 9, 2009 – Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), is excited to announce that bands 13 Day Mission (www.13daymission.com), Josh Roberts and the Hinges (www.myspace.com/joshrobertsandthehingesrock) and this Piano plays itself (www.myspace.com/thispianoplaysitself) are the official opening line-up for their Carassia CD release party being held on Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Atlanta music venue, Masquerade.

The eclectic line-up of Atlanta-based bands “promises to be an amazing and diverse show”, says Stokeswood’s lead guitarist, Mark Godwin.

13 Day Mission plays “intense, ambient, high energy, space rock music” while Josh Roberts and the Hinges have been described as “cinematic, emotional, and literary Thanksgiving dinner of rock.” this Piano plays itself, according to OhMyPark.com, offers “gorgeous soundscapes and sensational songwriting”, which will round out the sounds of the opening trio.

Producing the Carassia CD release party will be concert veterans, Music Matters Productions (www.myspace.com/music_matters_productions). Music Matters Productions technicians have collectively provided lighting and sound solutions for a variety artists including, Pink Floyd, the Ying Yang Twins, Manchester Orchestra and now, the indie progressive rock band, Stokeswood.

Tickets for the Carassia release party can be purchased in advance through the TicketMaster.com website for $8 and the day of the show, at the door for $10.

Stokeswood’s Carassia will be available for immediate sale on April 17th direct at the CD release party, through the band’s website and their Myspace.com profile for $12. Towards the end of spring, Carassia will be available for purchase through CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.

About Stokeswood

The electroacoustic band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net, www.Myspace.com/Stokeswood) was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Adam Patterson and lead electric guitarist, Mark Godwin. The five-piece, Atlanta based, indie rock band includes drummer, Jon Joiner, keys and bass player, Reed Irvine and percussionist, Craig Gendreau. Stokeswood, which currently tours along the east coast, has opened for the legendary Mother’s Finest, Collective Soul, American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard, Rehab and members of the popular 80’s band, Cameo. For further information and to hear pre-released songs from their first album, Carassia, visit: www.Stokeswood.net or www.MySpace.com/Stokeswood

Thats right, we've finished Carassia in just under a year. Its off to the presses, but to tide you over check out the new single "Eyes Closed Close Your Eyes" in the music section. See you in two weeks at the Masquerade

Hey everyone, sorry its been a few weeks we have been ultra busy wrapping up the record. We had a few amazing shows in Miami this month and seriously we love everyone who came out, its like our second home, but the kind of second home that treats you better than you actual home. so thats nice. Carassia is done and gets shipped off tho press on wednesday. Tickets are still on sale via www.ticketmaster.com so we'll see you all at the release 04.17.09

ATLANTA- March 4, 2009 – Popular Atlanta rock band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net), has announced that they will be releasing their first full-length album, Carrassia, on Friday, April 17, 2009. The Carrassia release party and Stokeswood concert will be held on the “Hell” stage of well-known Atlanta music venue, Masquerade (www.masq.com), on the same date.

Supported by strong vocals, story-telling lyrics, powerful electric guitar and an eclectic mix of percussions, Carrassia was created with Stokeswood’s signature sound, which has been best described as a “cosmic waltz”.

The five piece, indie rock band worked with talented producer, Justin Mullinix, of Generator Sound Studios to create their first, full-length, self-released album. The anticipated Carrassia will include studio produced, fan favorite, “The Extraordinary Mrs. Crickett”, as well as, newer songs, such as, “Topical Jesus” and “The Old 4th Ward”.
Stokeswood’s Carrassia will be available for immediate sale through the band’s website and their Myspace.com profile for $12. Towards the end of spring, Carrassia will be available for purchase through CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.

Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase the CD at the Friday, April 17th, Masquerade release party. Tickets for the Carrassia release party can be purchased in advance through the TicketMaster.com website for $8.

About Stokeswood

The electroacoustic band, Stokeswood (www.Stokeswood.net, www.Myspace.com/Stokeswood) was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Adam Patterson and lead electric guitarist, Mark Godwin. The five-piece, Atlanta based, indie rock band includes drummer, Jon Joiner, keys and bass player, Reed Irvine and percussionist, Craig Gendreau. Stokeswood, which currently tours along the east coast, has opened for the legendary Mother’s Finest, Collective Soul, American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard, and members of the popular 80’s band, Cameo. For further information and to hear pre-released songs from their first album, Carrassia, visit: www.Stokeswood.net or www.MySpace.com/Stokeswood

Devilish Friend
Criterion to the Blue Note
Old 4th Ward (Reed's keys came crashing down, it was hilarious)
Bird Girl
Don't Give Up*
Topical Jesus
Road to Nowhere**

*The Whitest Boy Alive
**Talking Heads

Ever have one of those nights when its raining so hard its hard to see the signs on the highway so you go an hour in the wrong direction and don't realize it til your Greenville. We did...

the GZ monster will be popping up all over ATL log your sightings and earn cred towards free merch

Criterion to the Blue Note
Old 4th Ward
Topical Jesus
Puede Perder en Equilibrio
Don't Give Up*
Scent of Eliza
Bird Girl
The Extraordinary Mrs. Crickett
Lost**

*The Whitest Boy Alive
**Coldplay