WANNA TOUR CHINA? THE PLANETARY GROUP HAS A CONTEST

Our friends at THE PLANETARY GROUP are running a contest with Sonicbids for bands to have a chance to tour China on them. In addition, TPG is also giving that band a free US radio campaign. The all expense paid prize is wide open so your chances of winning if your band is talented and ready for international play. Visit HERE for more info and a chance to win this tour package to China. The tour will be in China, in the cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Tianjin, Hangzhou, & Nanjing. The tour will be from 1 to 2 weeks in length, depending on the number of dates confirmed. The tour will end with an appearance at the Jue Festival. Planetary takes care of all logistics: visas, airfare, equipment rentals, permits and housing. All band members must be over 18 years of age to participate.

CMJ SKEWER PARTY - FUTURE SOUNDS & THE PLANETARY GROUP ANNOUNCE PIANOS LINE UP

Future Sounds & The Planetary Group annually team up for the SKEWER PARTY at Pianos each CMJ and this year we have Friday the 23rd with both stages filled with great acts. Here's the line ups:

Main Stage (downstairs):
2pm: Prayer
2:40pm: Superdrag
3:20pm: Bear Hands
4pm: Samuel
4:40pm: Hurricane Bells
5:20pm: The Answering Machine

Acoustic Stage (upstairs):
1:40pm: Cassavettes
2:20pm: Evan Voytas
3pm: Imaad Wassif
3:40pm: The Wheel
4:20pm: Sam Stewart
5pm: Will Dailey

SXSW PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT: SKEWER PARTY @ MAGGIE MAE'S

TankFarm & Future Sounds are proud to once again be involved with a Planetary Group's SKEWER BBQ event, this time at SXSW on March 13th at MAGGIE MAE'S. Last year's party was one of my favorites, roop-top show, great food and drink, gift bags, and great bands. This year's line up is equally as strong (check the poster above).