Formed in 2002, The Blood Arm are really in the pocket with their sound and it seems like they’ve been playing together longer than five years. To only compare them to Franz Ferdinand would be doing them a disservice because they do have their own sound and look, and their track “Going To Arizona” proves that they are able to break away from the comparisons.

So far I’ve only heard three tracks by The Blood Arm and I’m looking forward to hearing their upcoming release, “Angela” from Lie Lover Lie. Photos on their blog for the video shoot for “Angela” include the band playing their instruments while singer Nathaniel Fregoso is on a black horse, that for some reason he refers to as an elephant in the blog. Inside joke maybe? Either way, it’s the first time I’ve seen an image like this and I like it. Looking forward to seeing the video, too.

Following are the UK and European tour dates for The Blood Arm, including a date at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas:

*Dates could change! Go to The Blood Arm’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

Mar 16 2007 Club DeVille (SXSW) Austin, Texas
Mar 31 2007 Fibbers York, UK
Apr 2 2007 Barfly Liverpool, UK
Apr 3 2007 King Tuts Glasgow, Scotland
Apr 4 2007 Barfly Birmingham, UK
Apr 5 2007 Cockpit Leeds, UK
Apr 6 2007 Barfly Cardiff, UK
Apr 7 2007 Roadhouse Manchester, UK
Apr 8 2007 Rescue Rooms Nottingham, UK
Apr 9 2007 Thekla Bristol, UK
Apr 10 2007 Dingwalls London, UK
Apr 12 2007 Le Grand Mix Tourcoing, France
Apr 14 2007 BBC Caen, France
Apr 15 2007 Le Ninkasi Kao Lyons, France
Apr 16 2007 Schocken Stuttgart, Germany
Apr 17 2007 Gebäude 9 Koln, Germany
Apr 18 2007 Gleis 22 Münster, Germany
Apr 19 2007 Cookys Frankfurt, Germany
Apr 20 2007 Atomic Café München, Germany
Apr 21 2007 Lido Berlin, Germany
Apr 23 2007 Molotow Hamburg, Germany
Apr 24 2007 Römer Bremen, Germany
Apr 25 2007 Café Glocksee Hannover, Germany
Apr 26 2007 Vooril/Balzaal Brussels, Belgium
Dates could change!

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By: Jenny May

However, one parallel remains. Her music has the power to thin the thickest of skins, and coax the toughest of brutes to release their softer side. Warm, ethereal songs like “Maiden Lane” introduce her unique writing style as she expresses the doubt lurking in all our thoughts. “Glass Eyes” helps recall your most prideful experience with love.

Neva’s debut album The Days are Rolling on Alias Records (Archers of Loaf, Yo La Tengo, The Scourge of the Sea) could easily compliment a record collection that already includes Dusty Springfield, Elliott Smith, Andrew Bird, and Cat Power. This remarkable singer/songwriter has also recently shared bills with Paleo, The Scourge of the Sea, Kelpie, and The Duhks.

Bathed in the oasis of Austin in the otherwise conventional state of Texas, she left a family of musicians, bidding them the luck of the future for her own pursuit of this release and touring to follow. Prior to this endeavor, she was just east of the Pacific, exploring California academia. Now, tucked in the horse farms of Lexington, KY she is about to embark on an aggressive tour in support of The Days are Rolling (in stores April 3rd 2007).

NEVA GEOFFREY’S UPCOMING SHOWS: (more dates to be announced soon)

03.15 Austin, TX Pipes Plus SXSW Showcase (6:00 pm showcase start time)
03.16 Austin, TX Peacock Lounge performance during SXSW (noon)
03.16 Austin, TX Flipnotics performance during SXSW (2:30 pm)
03.29 Arlington, VA IOTA Club and Cafe
04.03 New York, NY The Cutting Room
04.07 Norfolk, VA The Boot
04 13 Louisville, KY Ear X-Tacy In-Store Performance

Here’s what people are already saying about Neva Geoffrey:

“Don’t take our gushing words for it — listen to a couple songs off Neva Geoffrey’s The Days Are Rolling at myspace.com/nevageoffrey, and settle in for a lush journey into the heart and mind of this descriptive, eloquent siren.” – LEO Weekly

“The Lexington songwriter’s heartfelt piano ballads and poetic melodies are a refreshing reminder of the power of song. She may have a few heavyweights for labelmates on Alias Records such as Archers of Loaf, but Geoffrey’s tender sound is a great equalizer.” – Velocity Weekly

“Sensual indie pop that is warm and visceral, complete with vivacious melodies fit for a full orchestra.” - Smother magazine

“… a truly unique voice that ignites the many lovely torch songs, pop delights and touching ballads that fill out this sumptuous, sensual and rewarding debut effort. Neva Geoffrey is a remarkable talent you’ll definitely be hearing a lot more of.” - ConcertLivewire

For more info go to:
http://www.myspace.com/nevageoffrey
http://www.aliasrecords.com/nevageoffrey.html

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