PLAYING 2 SHOWS

(Photo by Vivian Corado)

For anyone who might not be following me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/mattiesafer) seemed like it was past due to make note of the fact that I will be playing 2 shows in the next week here in NYC.

Both shows are at Dominion NY.  I’ve been rehearsing with my new live band for a couple of months now and while we’re not quite ready for the big thing this show is a little different.  Islands (the main act) are presenting their new album in a small, intimate seated theater and offered me the chance to open up, present some of my own new material and “set the mood.” 

So in the spirit of the evening, my performance is going to be pretty laid back, featuring just myself singing, piano and guitar.  It’s been a lot of fun preparing for the show and it should be a beautiful night of music.  I have the privilege of playing with some talented individuals and I am happy to have an opportunity to present a show for y’all.

If you have a CMJ Badge entry is free this Saturday night, otherwise you can get advance tickets directly from the venue (http://www.dominionny.com/).  I’m not so sure on the details for next Saturday yet but I know I will be on fairly early this Saturday (7 pm) so try and make it early!

Thanks and hope you can make it out!

PHOTOS FROM LA CITA (LOS ANGELES)

Back on the east coast now with no shows for a bit, so I’ve got to time to put some photos up now.  These are from the show I did at Dance Right! at La Cita in downtown Los Angeles. 

It was a great show, probably my favorite of the whole trip.  Great crowd, great music, great atmosphere!  Big thanks to Matt Goldman, Paul Devro & the rest of the crew for having me!  And as usual, a big thanks to my lovely fiancee Vivian for the photos (check her “field trips” blog out at http://vivijean.wordpress.com).

Enjoy!

La Cita.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Singin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Speakin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Growlin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Witness.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

LA SHOW THIS THURSDAY AT DANCE RIGHT!!!

Come out come out come out!  Live Set @ Dance Right! this Thursday.  Little Jinder amd Paul Devro are playing too.  Ignore the date on the flyer.  BE THERE…

By the way, how y’all like the new color???

LEAVING FOR FRANCE/GET MY SHEEN ON (FREE TRACK)/ITYG?

MORNING EVERYONE!!!!

I’m pleased as punch, just excited as a mug because in 12 hours me and Vivian are going to be on a plane on our way to Paris!  This is going to be my first gig overseas, and I can’t think of a better place…  Never been to Social Club but always heard nothing but great things…So if you find yourself in Paris this Friday night come on down!

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We’re going to stay through the weekend and then on Monday night I will be performing an acoustic set on The Laura Leishman Project on Le Mouv radio, which is also extremely exciting because I’ve never DONE an acoustic set anywhere, let alone on the radio (it’s not something The Rapture was ever asked to do) so tune in, or if you cannot tune in I’m sure I’ll find a way to post the audio up here when I get back.

GET MY SHEEN ON

For those who missed it yesterday, I put up a new free track yesterday on the Mad Decent Blog.  The track is called Get My Sheen On, and it is, predictably, about getting one’s Charlie Sheen on… Originally I wrote it to submit it for Three 6 Mafia but when they didn’t pick it up I decided “f*ck it, I’ll just do it myself.”  The track was done by DJ Saucy P, the mastermind behind DJ Frosty’s “Ride That Wave” and many more.  There’s also a remix version featuring everyone’s favorite rowdies, Ninjasonik.  You can go check it out here http://maddecent.com/blog/mattie-safer-get-my-sheen-on or you can listen/download below!  Tell your friends, share it, go nuts.  It’s free music!

IS THAT YOUR GIRL?

Finally, some of y’all have been asking, so here it is, a streaming player for Is That Your Girl? for blogging/listening purposes… You can get the embed code by hitting the “share” button.  Enjoy!

LIVE VIDEO/PHOTOS FROM CHARLOTTE, NC

So last week I went on a little mini-tour with Dances, hitting up Charlotte, Miami & Philadelphia.  The Future Gospel Road Show.  The parties were a blast.  Thanks to all who came out.  It’s been wonderful getting back out there in front of people.  Here are a couple of live videos from Charlotte:

Is That Your Girl?

Fire It Up

And here are a few still photos from the same show.  All shot by my lovely fiancee Vivian, of course.

Dances With White Girl.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Bartface.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Crazy Eyes.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Singin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Preachin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Shoutin.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Yeah.  Photo by Vivian Corado.

Hopefully I’ll be coming to your town soon!  Keep an eye out!

M

P.S. My “Home Video” for “Is That Your Girl?” has been seen by over 1200 people, in the last week, are you one of them?  If not, watch it here, the audio quality is a little nicer than the other live stuff… and keep an eye out for Home Video #2 next week!

Is That Your Girl? (Home Video #1)

PHILLY SHOW @ MAD DECENT MONDAY 2/21/11

I’m playing on Monday night in Philly at Mad Decent Monday (@ Fluid Nightclub) with Dave P and Sammy Slice.  Should be a great time, Philly really knows how to work!  Come out if you can!!  And if you can’t make it you might need to rethink your priorities in life…