La Strada

Screw this, we're getting outta here!

2008-12-02T16:04:00.002-05:00

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New Music

2008-10-29T18:52:00.002-04:00

Look over to the right (no, your right)! There's some new music for your listening pleasure.

New Song: Starling

2008-10-04T15:54:00.004-04:00

This Is Fake DIY

2008-09-24T23:19:00.004-04:00

You might enjoy an interview of us on the British ezine, This is Fake DIY, written by Lucia Hodgson. Click here!

Just a Reminder

2008-09-06T10:28:00.002-04:00

CMJ Music Marathon

2008-09-04T17:31:00.003-04:00

The marathon this year is from 21 October through 25 October.

It's that wonderful time of the New York year when the weather is mild, the shows are cheap, the bands are great and the Miller is Lite. Expect our shows to be announced soon!

Baptism Video

2008-09-03T20:27:00.004-04:00

A song from the dusty Elder Days: La Strada (depicted) play Baptism, much in the style of Vincent Moon and in a setting of particular ambiguity.

The Burg for Barack

2008-09-02T08:24:00.002-04:00

Hey Fans of La Strada

Are you fans of Obama too? If so, check this out:

Come to Sound Fix for The Burg for Barack - a grassroots fundraising event featuring La Strada, Twi the Humble Feather, and Amber Rubarth. Plus a cupcakes-and-brownies-galore bake sale, and a silent auction including fine apparel, jewelry, yoga classes and spa packages, and more from stylish neighborhood boutiques and stores. 100% of the proceeds go to the Obama campaign. The event begins on 6 September at 8pm at 110 Bedford Ave. Sound Fix. $5 suggested donation at the door.

There have been crazy donations in the Williamburg and LES area for the auction...and there's us and Twi and Amber...AND THERE ARE LEMON BARS and brownies and cupcakes. And 100% going to Obama!?!? Let's pack the place!

- La Strada

A Quick Note

2008-08-26T22:56:00.001-04:00

Instead of the regular $20 tickets, Baruch College will have $12
tickets available for one day only - this Thursday - for the 26
September show at Baruch. So if you want to get a deal for 26
September, here it is. Whoever wants a ticket can call the box office
at 212-352-3101 or 646-312-4085. Or use the code"ER" after going to
http://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/61362/prm/EB and clicking on our name
on 26 September.

Hope to see you this Saturday at Mercury Lounge!

La Strada

Ear Farm and a Video

2008-08-07T19:51:00.004-04:00

The nice folks at Ear Farm (or is it Earfarm?) have taken a liking to us and even posted a gritty video of us playing My New Home, which you can also see below...

Vote for La Strada

2008-07-16T20:05:00.002-04:00

The Deli Magazine, for whom we just played a sweet party, has nominated us along with others to be their next Band of the Month. Go ahead and vote for us. Thanks!

Interview on WKCR

2008-07-09T18:31:00.005-04:00

In case you missed it, check out the streaming audio below, where James, Devon, and I (Ted) discuss the New York subway system, our lives, Mercury Lounge (July 20), how seven is a particularly auspicious number for La Strada, the upcoming EP, Mercury Lounge (July 20) and other essential knowledge. We also play a little tune in the studio.

On The Radio

2008-07-07T18:34:00.000-04:00

Hi:

Want to check in see what La Strada is up to and hear some tunes? Listen to a live radio interview tonight @ WKCR - Arts & Answers @ 930pm, Eastern Time. If you're in New York tune in to 89.9 FM or stream it online @
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/wkcr/

& click on 'Live Broadcast'.

Goodbye and I hope you're having a great summer!

James

A Haiku: Busy as Ever

2008-06-08T19:40:00.005-04:00

Busy as ever
The New Music Festival
Soon the new EP

Tickets on Sale for New Music Festival

2008-05-21T18:42:00.003-04:00

Remember that article about us and seven other bands in The L Magazine? Well, the folks at that magazine decided it would be fun to get a bunch of them together in one place once again, this time for public consumption.

You can now buy your tickets to see us, La Strada, and other great burgeoning New York City bands at The Music Hall of Williamsburg on June 5. If you buy in advance, it's $8, or else it's $10 at the door.

Here is the full lineup hosted by Bobby Tisdale:

The Lisps
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Famous Amos
Meowskers
Motel Motel
and La Strada, of course

8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear

2008-04-25T16:41:00.007-04:00

"You’ve all seen bands of late, with eight or ten people cramped together on a small, crowded stage — such a large group that you instinctively think maybe you’d like to be a part of it too. This is precisely the kind of vibe given off by La Strada — only you’re probably not nearly talented enough to be part of it." - The L Magazine

We were picked by The L Magazine as one of the 8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear. Click here for the full article. Sweet.

Photo by Zandy Mangold

Keeping You Posted

2008-04-22T14:47:00.003-04:00

It's been a little while. We're hard at work on the EP and we've scheduled some shows. Check out some in-studio photos taken by James below.

La Strada in the Studio

2008-03-20T18:45:00.008-04:00

La Strada has entered the studio, beginning our very first recording project. We're thinking our first E.P. will be released in early June. We'll be sure to keep you up-to-date.

Your Favorite New Band

2008-03-14T20:14:00.005-04:00

"Drawing on Jungian archetypes, folk tales and Franco-Baltic harmonies, La Strada offers up the best of the New York indie scene: interesting music made by talented people who have a point of view and a love for what they do." - The Huffington Post

See what else E. A. Hanks has to say about us in her article for The Huffington Post. It's a good, in-depth read. See the real thing at South Paw tomorrow night!

Notes from the Underground

2008-02-18T16:11:00.004-05:00

La Strada Returns

2008-02-07T19:32:00.003-05:00

Our sabbatical seemed eternal. We have returned, retooled, with greater vision and brighter horizons. The wonderful Brady Miller is now a member and we have a bunch of great shows lined up so come join us! We're also recording our first E.P. this March and April. Viva La Strada!

Year's End, Beginning

2007-12-27T18:20:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends,

After our first year filled with over 30 shows and many more wonderful experiences, La Strada is embarking on our first (short-ish) winter break in order to write new songs and prepare for a second year of performing around NYC and hopefully beyond. Thanks for your support and enthusiasm and don't forget to check in periodically to keep up-to-date with new entries, upcoming shows, La Strada recordings and musical vignettes (a.k.a. l'autre musique) from band members.

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support in the past year. We can't wait to play for you at the next show!

Happy Holidays

2007-12-09T20:57:00.001-05:00

Noel (A Love Song)

May your season be merry and your chocolate, hot. We wish you, our terrific fans, a wonderful end to the year with loved ones both old and unexpected. Our gift to you is a song.

Extra-special thanks to Tim Albright, Rebecca Capua, Jason Press, Ed Renz, Andrew Staker and Alan Zapata.

Yours,

La Strada and friends.

The Hottest Tickets

2007-11-24T13:57:00.000-05:00

"One of the most promising bands in the city." - The L Magazine

This December, the "hott tickets" are My Bloody Valentine, Yo La Tengo, and La Strada. On the 1st, see the latter band at Luna Lounge.

An Advocate of La Strada

2007-11-19T00:33:00.000-05:00

"...a big, big Americana sound flavored with French and Balkan influences, as well as pop and indie echoes of the Beatles, PJ Harvey, REM, Beirut, and Sufjan Stevens."

The extensive article can be found here.

Petit berceuse

2007-11-02T18:15:00.000-04:00

Jamie Goodridge

2007-10-29T18:22:00.002-04:00

We, La Strada, just spent a glorious Sunday in Madison, NJ with professional photographer extraordinaire, Jamie Goodridge. We're blessed with such a great fan(s). We love her stuff and so do you.

Rockwood Music Hall

2007-10-24T18:44:00.001-04:00

Come see us for an all acoustic show tonight. Eleven p.m.

Anniversary

2007-10-23T18:59:00.000-04:00

Today is the one day anniversary of the wedding celebration party. Our violist's marriage was actually this summer but until now we never really had a website. Thanks for the good times and the good cake. Congratulations Corrina and Tim!

Trains

2007-10-20T14:21:00.000-04:00

Inspired by listening to a folk singer's work backwards on my turntable.

Marla Hansen

2007-10-17T18:45:00.000-04:00

Maybe you didn't know that she's played with Sufjan Stevens--or La Strada. Marla Hansen makes beautiful and subtle viola magic. And she has a pretty new record out called Wedding Day. Buy her record. Or, at least, promise me that you'll see her live soon. Okay? Okay.

The Big Bang.

2007-10-15T19:49:00.000-04:00

Mysterious energy ignites the universe. Atoms form, matter settles into galaxies, planets form, trees grow, and blogs are written. Between that wonderful instance that began time and present day, much has happened to us, La Strada. So here's what we've been up to...

in The L Magazine
on Free Williamsburg
at Robin Reed's
on Rump Roast