MEN feat. JD Samson

MEN is a Brooklyn-based band and art/performance collective that focuses on the energy of live performance and the radical potential of dance music. MEN speaks to issues such as trans awareness, wartime economies, sexual compromise, and demanding liberties through lyrical content and an exciting stage show.

The group began in 2007 as the DJ/production/remix team of Le Tigre members JD Samson and Johanna Fateman. When the duo began to write new songs, it made sense to merge their efforts with JD's other new project, Hirsute. JD and original Hirsute members Michael O'Neill (Princess, Ladybug Transistor) and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (LTTR, The Ballet) then comprised the core of MEN, with Johanna Fateman and artist Emily Roysdon contributing as writers, consultants, and producers. With the release of their debut album Talk About Body in February 2011, Takahashi was subsequently replaced by Tami Hart.

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ADDED SHOW IN SYDNEY

BECAUSE OF HIGH DEMAND FROM FANS, WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A SMALLER SHOW IN SYDNEY ON MARCH 2ND AT THE RED RATTLER THEATER!

PLEASE COME SUPPORT US AT MARDI GRAS ON MARCH 3RD WHERE JD WILL BE DJING AS WELL AS A MEN (LIVE) SHOW!

WE CAN’T WAIT!

CONGRATS TO MEN ON THEIR GLAAD MEDIA AWARD NOMINATION

Today MEN was informed that they have been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.

This nomination is a very important one for the band as it is given to artists and entertainers in the GLBT community who have created work that has had a positive influence on equality for queers.

GLAAD is an organization that’s foundation is built around “amplify(ing) the voice of the LGBT community and (helping to) achieve full equality”.

MEN is nominated alongside other amazing artists: Hunx and his Punx, Beverly Shane, Girl In a Coma, and Lady Gaga.

WELCOME TO THE NEW MEN!

Dear Friends and Family,

Over the past few months, MEN have decided that we will be self-releasing our music this year as well as self-managing our music career.

As the economy chases its own tail, we remember putting on punk shows and getting fingerprints on our art. We will maintain our DIY roots and remember what it feels like to feed our own family. And grow together.

What this means is that we need the support and help from our fans. In fact, we could not do this without you. We would not exist without your continued source of love and dedication to this community and our art.

So as we start this journey, we would like to put together a street team of people who care about our process, and want to help us reach as many people as we can. We know how important grass roots promotion can work, and feel lucky to come from a place where this idea reigns.

If you are interested in lending a hand we would love to hear from you. Please email us at email hidden; JavaScript is required and use the word STREET TEAM in the subject field.

In the email text, please let us know where you live, how old you are, what you do for a job and/or what you do for a hobby. As well as anything else you want to say too.

We need people to put up posters, flyer, throw parties, fundraise, even listen to our music and tell us what you like the best! Let us know how you think you can help MEN in the coming year. We are lucky to have you, that’s why we want to include you.

“Meet you in the streets”

Love,

MEN

P.S.- Check out our website for more information on upcoming gigs this February and March in New Zealand, Australia and Asia

P.P.S- We started a new twitter page for all MEN info and updates!

WEBSITE
www.menmakemusic.com

FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/menmakemusic

TWITTER
@menmakemusic

MEN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA DATES CONFIRMED! FEB/MARCH 2012

FEB 23 Auckland 4:20
Plus guests
Tickets from venue and usual outlets

FEB 24 Brisbane POWERHOUSE World Theatre Festival
Tickets from www.brisbanepowerhouse.org, phone 07 3358 8600
and venue Box office 119 Lamington St New Farm.
www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/men

FEB 25 Perth ARTS FESTIVAL Festival Gardens
Tickets from www.perthfestival.com.au, phone 08 6488 5555
and Bocs outlets ph 08 94984 1133
www.perthfestival.com.au/en/What’s-on/Event/MEN

FEB 29 Hobart BRISBANE HOTEL
Plus guests
Tickets from venue and usual outlets

MAR 1 Melbourne PHOENIX PUBLIC HOUSE
Plus guests
Tickets available at www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on your mobile moshtix.mobi, moshtix outlets, Polyester Records (City & Fitzroy) and Greville Records.

MAR 3 Sydney MARDIGRASLAND PARTY 2012
10pm – 8am Entertainment Quarter, Lang Rd, Moore Park, Sydney
Also including: Chicane, Sneaky Sound System, Andy Butler (Hercules and Love Affair), Horse Meat Disco, DE Experience, Le Gateau Chocolat, DJ Lady Miss Kier, Starfuckers, Sveta, Matt Vaughan, among other locals and internationals.
Tickets from www.ticketek.com and associated outlets.

MAR 4 Adelaide ADELAIDE FESTIVAL
Barrio (Free Adelaide Festival Late Night Club)
Hajek Plaza, Adelaide Festival Centre
Free entry

MAR 7 – Singapore ?
MAR 8 – Hong Kong GRAPPAS CELLAR
MAR 9 – China, Shanghai LIVE
MAR 10 – China, Beijing YU GONG YI SHAN
MAR 11 – Vietnam, Hanoi ?