Bella Morte w/sg Ego Likeness

[DJ Saint]

Darque Productions is pleased to welcome:

Bella Morte

w/sg Ego Likeness

'The Beautiful Death Tour'

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Smalls

10339 Conant St

Hamtramck, MI 48212

18+

Tickets: $10

Tickets available at the door only day of show

DOORS at 8pm

Bella Morte

Based out of Charlottesville, Virginia, Bella Morte was formed in 1996. Since their beginnings, the band has quickly become one of the solid standing fixtures in the gothic rock genre as one of the new touring and writing monsters of our subculture. Creating solid hard hitting sounds that are unapologetic, at times brash and at others deeply inspirational, their unique mix of electronic, goth, deathrock, punk and metal makes for a bittersweet and heavy blend of tracks that entrances people from many different genres.

Always attempting to adapt their style and never be stagnant, the act recently released Beautiful Death (Metropolis Records) a mix of dark driving rock anthems with electronic sequences that create a one of a kind listening experience. Bella Morte doesn't seem as interested in reinventing the wheel as they do in coming out with songs that they think you will want to listen to; catchy, simple, and effective. If you've ever wanted to see what Mesh would sound like with heavy guitars, this is your thing. If you think The Birthday Massacre is a giant among men, this is for you.

No spring chickens to the live circuit (the band played a staggering 53 date US tour in 2001 with the Cruxshadows), Darque Productions is proud to welcome Bella Morte to Detroit for a performance that is sure to be engaging.

Visit Bella Morte on the web:

Bella Morte Official Website

Hear Bella Morte Music:

http://www.myspace.com/bellamorte

Ego Likeness

Ego Likeness was created by artist Steven Archer and writer Donna Lynch in Baltimore in 1999. Their music has ranged from raw, darkly experimental trip-hop (Songs From a Dead City, 1999) to moody and melodic electronica (Dragonfly, 2000/2005 DFD) to a fusion of industrial rock and darkwave (Water to the Dead, 2004 DFD & The Order of the Reptile, 2006 Dancing Ferret Discs). Coming from art-based backgrounds, Archer and Lynch incorporate their various non-musical projects into the albums, building connections between their creations. EL has been signed to Dancing Ferret Discs since 2004.

Ego Likeness may be hard to categorize, but remain easy to listen to ! Breathy female vocals overflowing with emotion, both positive and negative, expertly convey the triumph of survival and the anguish of damage expressed in the lyrics. Musically similar to Cruxshadows, Collide or Curve in their ability to utilize both ethereal / trip hop and straight up dark pop elements.

They have had the honour to share the stage with The Cruxshadows, Voltaire, The Damned, New Model Army, Ayria, Collide, Razed in Black, Bella Morte, Das Ich, Rasputina, Iris, The Azoic, Combichrist, and many others. Now Detroiters get the chance to see this outstanding act once again.

Visit Ego Likeness on the web:

http://www.egolikeness.com

Hear Ego Likeness Music:

http://www.myspace.com/egolikeness

visit Darque Productions for concert info

[Scary Guy]

Bella Morte isn't playing I-Rock? I guess a change of venue is good every so often.

[DJ Saint]

Bella Morte isn't playing I-Rock? I guess a change of venue is good every so often.

Surprise! Regardless, will be good to have them at Smalls along with Ego Likeness.

[StormKnight (1)]

Saw both of these groups when I still was in DC. I would like to see them again.

[DJDeadbeat]

:( at Bella Morte's metal change.

[DJ Saint]

:: bump ::

[Scary Guy]

Goddamnit I'm working The Ritz that night.

Hey you know where would have been a better spot for this show? Rather than at a venue that just does bands and has no "alternative/gothic/industrial" night?

[CandyQuackenbush]

That's my Birthday! But saddly, I will be training at Fort McCoy cause shortly after, we are going back to war. GODDAMNIT!!!

[DJ Saint]

[pleasurekatzen]

Andy Deane from Bella Morte just released his first novel, The Sticks.

More info here The Sticks- Andy Deane

Edited April 14, 2009 by pleasurekatzen

[phluteloop]

My neck of the woods, might stop by.

[DJ Saint]

bumpity bump bump

[pleasurekatzen]

Just a little over a week away!

[DJ Saint]

it's getting closer!!!

[DJ Saint]

This Thursday. You don't want to miss it!

[pleasurekatzen]

Tonight!! Looking forward to seeing everyone there

[BooHoo]

Bella Morte are one of the few bands I prefer to see live rather than listen to on CD. It's going to be a good show. Hope to see some of you at Smalls tonight!

[pleasurekatzen]

Yay Jon Noble!

[DJ Saint]

Thanks to those who came out for the show. Got some really great photos and will post those soon to my Flickr account and provide a link.

We'd love to see more of you out at shows. Check http://www.darqueproductions.com for upcoming events. We'll have something exciting to announce in the next couple of days.

[DJ Saint]

Photos from the show:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djsaint/sets/72157617911239808/