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The Defibulators Coloring Book!

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

24 page activity and absurdity book with portraits, designed by NYC artist James Jajac.
You can view the entire thing HERE.

Copies are available at live shows and on our store page.

The Dry Land

Friday, July 30th, 2010

We’re honored to have 2 songs included in the soundtrack of this great new feature film.  The film’s incredible cast, brilliant direction, and music by Dean Parks and Lyle Lovett, create a moving portrait of a veteran’s struggle with post traumatic stress disorder after returning home to Texas after a tour of duty in Iraq.

The film will be released today in New York, L.A., and Dallas with additional cities on August 13th.

New York City, NY: AMC Empire 25 Theaters and the Union Square Stadium 14

Los Angeles, CA: AMC Loews Broadway Cinemas 4 and the Sunset 5

Dallas, TX: Angelika Film Center and Cafe

GO SEE IT THIS WEEKEND!!!

Go to the official website of The Dry Land to watch the trailer and get more info.

Summer Tour and Festivals!

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

We’ll be playing all 3 days of this year’s Bama Jam! The fest takes place on 600 acres in Enterprise, AL.  Headliners include Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Hank Williams Jr.,  Robert Earl Keen, Buddy Guy, and more!

Check out the insane artist lineup of BAMA JAM!

We’ll be heading down there with our friends Stuckey & Murray, kicking off a 2 week tour of the South, including a little stretch of Gulf Coast known as the “Redneck Riviera.”  Road trip anyone?!!!


THE COLLECT Music Series!

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

We are honored to be a included in a new music series developed by Barking Irons, one of the most innovative clothing designers in New York.  Produced in partnership with Phearcreative, the series is called The Collect, which features acoustic sets and interviews with musicians, who are first lured to the Barking Irons studio on Bowery with fine spirits and finer threads.  We tried on some great BI apparel (Erin sported a prototype dress), and chewed the fat about country music, long-johns, and Hee-Haw, while somehow managing to down an entire bottle of Fernet Branca.  We then played a paired down, acoustic set, with only Bug, Bru, Roadblock, and Metallbelly.  The whole concept is awesome and we had a hell of a time.  Other artists who participated in the series include Justin Townes Earle, Bobby Bare Jr., and more.

Click the link or the image above to watch our episode and other artists on The Collect.

http://www.barkingironsthecollect.com

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Below is a live video of Drive You Off recorded at The Collect launch party.

Multi thanks to Barking Irons brainchilds Michael & Daniel Casarella, and Phear’s Casey McGrath.
It’s good to see the Irish and Italians finally working together.

Deli Interview with the Defibs

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The Defibulators Press 2

This week an informative interview with the Defibs was featured in The Deli Magazine.
The inquisition was conducted by hillbilly scholar extraordinaire, and DeLorean enthusiast, Chris Nelson.
You can find the piece on The Deli homepage or read the full article here.
(Photo by Katherine Slingluff)

Defibs With Charisma

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

We are pleased to say that the Defibs are now teaming up with Charisma Artist Agency for all booking.  We caught up with the gals in Austin and after intense negotiations over a picnic table and a few sixpacks of Shiner Bock, we decided to get into bed together and seal the deal. The truckbed, that is.  We are very excited to be working with this great group of agents and joining their awesome roster.

Pictured: Danny Roark (host of the Brooklyn Country Cookout), Roadblock,
Dina (Charisma), Bru, Metalbelly, Virginia (Charisma)

TENNESSEE TEXAS TOUR! (including SXSW)

Monday, March 15th, 2010

We’re hitting the road again this week, playing a handful of dates in Texas and Tennessee!

For those of you who will be in Austin for South by Southwest, don’t miss our set at the
2nd Annual Brooklyn Country Cookout on
Saturday, March 20th
1506 Eva St. Austin, TX
(right behind Guero’s on S. Congress)

The Defibs hit the stage at 4:30 pm.

www.brooklyncountrycookout.com

This is a full day event with 2 stages, 8 bands, Brooklyn Brewery beer, 3 Amigos Tequila, tons of food, and more!
(check out the website for the full band lineup and directions)

And who else do we have to thank but the awesome team of doctors at the
TEXAS HEART & VASCULAR Physicians Association
for being our sponsor at this action-packed event!

It’s going to be one of the best parties in Austin this weekend.

Additional Sponsors:

Full Tour Schedule:

Mar 20 2010 2:00P
SXSW: 2nd Annual Brooklyn Country Cookout @ 1506 Eva St. Austin, Texas
Mar 22 2010 9:00P
The Aardvark Ft Worth, Texas
Mar 24 2010 8:00P
Matty’s Alley Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 25 2010 6:00P
JJ’s Bohemia Chattanooga, Tennessee
Mar 26 2010 12:00P
WDVX: Blue Plate Special (live nationwide broadcast) Knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 26 2010 5:00P
Preservation Pub Knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 26 2010 9:00P
Brackins Maryville, Tennessee
Mar 27 2010 12:00P
Java Js Bristol, Virginia

Homecoming Show: Tuesday Dec.15th @ Brooklyn Bowl!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Well, we’ve finally returned from a surreal tour of Europe and now psyched to play
our first gig back in town at New York’s baddest new venue.

The illustrious, the opulent, the omnivorous…brooklyn bowl logo61 Wythe Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211
L Train to Bedford Ave, Williamsburg

Welcome us back by getting your Lubowski on!
The venue is amazing and the music lineup that night is un-real.

Doors open at 6pm

With our good friends, The WOES

Miraculously, the night ends with the vintage electro-remix group
Fall On Your Sword, the geniuses responsible for a personal favorite of ours,

Shatner Of The Mount!

Oh, it’s on.

Defibs Nominated for Band of The Month!

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

We’re tickled pink to be nominated for NYC’s Artist of the Month on The Deli Music Magazine Blog.

Take 2 clicks of your time and vote now at: http://thedelimagazine.com/nyc/snacks.php

It’s a very close race and the polls are open only till Monday, August 31st!  We’d be much obliged if you pass the link around and drum up some final hour support for the Defibs!

Corn Money

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

DEBUT ALBUM CORN MONEY is now available everywhere (virtually)!

Claim your copy at the GENERAL STORE or find it on iTUNES HERE.

“A fantastic, fantastical debut” -Melophobe

“A boozy concoction worth swigging until last call” -Under the Radar

“CBGB-meets-Grand Ole Opry” -Crawdaddy

“A barn-burning album that is musically as ‘roots’ as it gets” -Ink19

“Corn Money is a brash, bold, trend setting accomplishment” -Honest Tune

“Carter Family-meets-Ramones…an eclectic acoustic/electric sound all their own.” -All Music Guide

Style: "Brooklyn"

Razor sharp harmonies and surreal lyrics illuminate songs that are gritty and witty; spinning tales of deception, debauchery, depleted bank accounts, fanaticism, vintage firearms, biological anomalies, airline intoxication, and animal ennui.

Produced by John Hill (SANTIGOLD) and Terrence Bernardo (TAXI TAXI), mixed by D. James Goodwin (MURDER BY DEATH, CAMPHOR), and mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound,  The  Defibulators’ debut album, Corn Money, captures the sonic spectacle The Defibulators have become known for at their live shows while creating a captivating and unique sound all its own.  The album is available now for download on itunes, amazon, napster, emusic, and on other digital music sites. Hard copies of the album can be ordered exclusively through this website’s online store and at live shows. The album recently received an honorable mention on Robert Christgau’s Consumer Guide on MSN Music (May 2009). To see other reviews click HERE.