MERCURY SHOW!!

BEL AIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

There are some new videos on the Bel Air YouTube Channel!! Check 'em out!

PICS FROM SUNDAY

Here are some pics of me and Jeff gettin' all singer-songwriter on yo' asses.

NEW ON THE BEAT

Hey, Y'all! My January On the Beat column is now up on EightMillionStories! It's a virtual tour of North 15th and Gem!! Enjoy.

SONGWRITERS SALON

Jeff and I are doing this on Sunday. Here's the deal:


The Songwriters Salon is curated with the help of Jared Friedman (of Holy Moly!) and features musicians showcasing new and old material. Discussion among participating songwriters is encouraged, but not required.


The SUGGESTED format (we're not strict) for the evening is for each musician to play:

- one cover
- one new song, never played before in public
- one or two additional songs, previously played or new


Starting at 6pm w/ order to be determined randomly on the night of the show:

- Allie Langerak (of Bel Air)
- Andrew St. Aubin (of Aldenbarton)
- Jared Friedman (of Holy Moly!)
- Jeff Mensch (of Bel Air)
- Jessica Flanagan (of El Jezel)
- Jim Wood (of Aldenbarton)
- Jonathan Pilkington Kahnt
- Marisa Cerio (of Boy Genius)
- Peter Frisa
- Unsacred Hearts
- MORE TBA!


Also:
- cheap beer
- and perhaps some other tasty treats

http://fortuseless.com

SMOKE BEL AIR

(Thanks, Erich)

BEST OF 2009

Earlier in the year, our debut album, Pole to Pole was reviewed for the music blog Fensepost by one of their reviewers, Ron Tremblath. Months later he included us in his "Best Of" list for 2009. We are flattered! Thanks, Ron!

HUH

Why didn't anyone tell me that Jonah Hill was in the Turtles?

Observe:

1967



2009



How has he stayed so young looking? Is he a vampire or something?

WILCO LOFT

This here's a link to a very cool article about Wilco's loft in Chicago. Click me!

For a bit of contrast, here's a quick video of our practice space. (God help us - we have a YouTube account.) The boys were busy geeking out about Keith Moon or something when I shot this. I don't even hear it anymore.

TOUR DIARY

Hey All! I've written a tour diary of sorts for my column on Eight Million Stories.

Check it out! It has pictures!

On the Beat - Tour Diary Edition

BEL AIR'S TOUR DE SOUTH!!!

Hey All,

Just a reminder about Bel Air's Tour de South 2009. We'll be heading out on the road for a week starting November 15th! We've got some great shows lined up and we couldn't be more excited about it. So, if you live in any of the cities listed below, we'd love to see you! If not, please feel free to pass on the information to any friends who do. We're grateful.


BEL AIR - SOUTHERN TOUR 2009

Nov. 15th at The M Room - Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 16th at The Juggling Gypsy - Wilmington, NC

Nov. 17th at The Garage - Winston Salem, NC

Nov. 18th at The Bobo Gallery - Asheville, NC

Nov. 19th at 8th and Rail - Auburn, AL

Nov. 20th at Hang Fire - Savannah, GA

Nov. 21st at Slims - Raleigh, NC


Follow us on twitter (www.twitter.com/belairband) if you want to keep up with all the hot gossip from the road in real time.

We'll be back in NYC and playing at Union Pool on December 4th. Fresh off the tour, we should be in good shape. Or, completely busted. We shall see.

xoxoxo,
Allie, Jeff, Wyatt, Turner & Eric
www.belairtheband.com

WHEELS

I just remembered that we were seriously considering naming the band Wheels before we came up with Bel Air. I'm glad someone talked me out of that. It was probably Wyatt.


Photo by Jamie MacKenzie
Sepia nonsense by me. I was bored.