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RSR PC 025 Mark & Ben from Manic Presents

We talk to Mark and Ben about the history of Manic Presents. We dig into an archived show list and talk about some specific landmark shows and some with fun footnotes and anecdotes.  We talk about how much Manic has grown from its Manic Productions past to its current incarnation as part of Premier Concerts; the journey from booking in small rental halls to currently booking at Cafe 9, Space Ballroom and College Street Music regularly.

Ben (Left) & Mark (Right)

Mark and Ben explain what it takes to run a show from the small rooms to the current big rooms. They explain how bands can get booked. And of course we talk about what we’re listening to!

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Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Update 08-29-2019

Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Guest Post:

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Manic Presents Redscroll Blog! You know the drill, we’re here to fill you in on the newest show announcements and remind you of the other great live events we have in store. Just announced at Space Ballroom – Boston emo synth rockers Bay Faction are set to perform on Tuesday (10/1) with Mons Vi and Vern Matz. On Friday (11/1) CT natives Hot Rod Circuit perform their seminal album ‘Sorry About Tomorrow’ in its entirety at Space Ballroom.

On Friday (11/22) Japanese post rock giants MONO are set to perform at Space Ballroom. And finally, LA soul outfit Vintage Trouble are set to perform at Space Ballroom on Friday (11/29).

This week’s show schedule begins at Space Ballroom on Friday (8/30) with the legendary drummer of the seminal punk rock band, the Ramones, Richie Ramone performing with support from Tender Beats, The Lost Riots, and White Thrash. On Tuesday (9/3) synthpop band Future Islands comes to Space Ballroom for a sold out show with The Fiction Kids. On Wednesday (9/4) electronic pop duo Phantogram come to College Street Music Hall with Bob Moses. And finally, The Love Gang Forever Tour 2019: Cold Hart & Horse Head (GOTHBOICLIQUE) come to Space Ballroom on Wednesday (9/4) with support from YAWNS, Fantasy Camp, and Lil Zubin. As always we’ll see you back here next Thursday for the following edition of the Manic Presents Redscroll Blog. Don’t forget to grab your tickets before it’s too late!

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Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Update 08-15-2019

Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Guest Post:

The Weekly Manic Presents Redscroll Blog is back, and in true Redscroll Blog fashion, we’re dropping in to bring you the newest show announcements and remind you of the other great shows we’ve got in store!

JUST ANNOUNCED at College Street Music Hall – full-time farmer and indie folk singer/songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov is set to make his New Haven debut on Thursday (10/31)! Just announced at Space Ballroom – Pennsylvania-born indie/garage rock band The Districts make their return on Wednesday (10/23) and lastly, synth-goth act Black Marble will hit the stage with Automatic on Tuesday (11/19).

 This week’s show schedule begins on Friday (8/16) at Space Ballroom with a performance by Boston pop-rock band Juice featuring support from Laini and the Wildfire and Nikita. Space Ballroom welcomes pop act Max Frost the very next night, Saturday (8/17) with opener SWELLS. Cafe Nine brings Columbus pop outfit didi on Monday (8/19) as part of our Manic Mondays series with support from Hellrazor and SAP. Tuesday (8/20) is a jam-packed night of music as psychedelic blues legends Hot Tuna and Dave Mason hit the stage at College Street Music Hall while post-punk garage rockers Ex Hex invade the Space Ballroom with openers Frankie and the Witch Fingers. Make sure to grab your tickets before they’re gone!

 CONTEST TIME! Enter for a chance to win a four pack of tickets to Comedy Bang! Bang! Live! on August 23rd!
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Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Update 08-08-2019

Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Guest Post:

The weekly Manic Presents Redscroll Blog is back! You know the drill, we’re here to fill you in on the newest show announcements and remind you of the other great live events we have in store.

JUST ANNOUNCED at College Street Music Hall – one of South East London’s top up-and-coming producers / electronic artists TroyBoi is set to perform on Thursday (12/12) as part of his Nostalgia Tour. Over at Space Ballroom – legendary drummer of the seminal punk rock band, the Ramones, Richie Ramone performs with support from Tender Beats on Friday (8/30), Connecticut native soul/folk, singer/singer Sammy Rae & The Friends performs on Thursday (9/5) and alternative singer/songwriter Katie Toupin (formerly of Houndmouth) performs on Wednesday (10/30). Just announced at Cafe Nine – Canadian post-hardcore trio Tunic performs with support from Crag Mask and T Wreck on Monday (9/30) as part of our Manic Mondays music series. Don’t forget to grab you tickets today!

THIS WEEK’s show schedule begins at College Street Music Hall on Friday (8/9) with a performance by indie-folk rock band The Mountain Goats with support from Daughter of Swords (Alexandra Sauser-Monnig of Mountain Man). At Space Ballroom on Friday (8/9), psychedelia/blues/funk/rock band Howlin Rain performs with Garcia Peoples and More Klementines. On Saturday (8/9) punk band The Regrettes come to Space Ballroom with Hot Flash Heat Wave and Mandala. On Sunday (8/11)  Indie pop singer/songwriter Tessa Violet comes to Space Ballroom with support from Chole Lilac. On Monday (8/12) psychedelic afro-soul rock band Gentleman Brawlers come to Cafe Nine with Thabisa and Ro Godwynn. Finally, on Tuesday (8/13) pop-punk band The Queers come to Space Ballroom with support from Dagwood and The Redactors. Get your tickets before it’s too late!

 CONTEST TIME! Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets and a Meet & Greet with Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop at Space Ballroom on August 25th!
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Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Update 07-25-2019

Manic Presents / Premier Concerts Guest Post:

We’re back with our weekly Manic Presents Redscroll Blog! As usual, we’re here to share some exciting show announcements and remind you of the great shows happening. Just announced at Wall Street Theater in Norwalk – Deerhunter and Dirty Projectors co-headline tour on Saturday (9/14). At Space Ballroom – hardcore turned post-punk/pop-centric band Ceremony play on Sunday (9/8) with Choir Boy and Glitterer, Americana singer Justin Townes Earle with Jesse Malin on Thursday (9/26), and noise rock band Pile on Saturday (12/7).

This week’s show schedule begins TONIGHT (7/25) with Ghost Light at Space Ballroom featuring Holly Bowling, Tom Hamilton (JRAD), Raina Mullen, Scotty Zwang, and Dan Africano. On Friday (7/26), indie rock band Kurt Vile and the Violators come to College Street Music Hall with J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.) and thrash crossover metal band Municipal Waste comes to Space Ballroom with Intercourse and Kidnapped. On Saturday (7/27), indie folk/pop/rock band Kodaline comes to College Street Music Hall with Jamie N Commons and Brett Cameron and SNL comedian Pete Davidson comes to Space Ballroom for two intimate shows. On Monday (7/29), three piece jam band Cycles come to Cafe Nine as part of our weekly Manic Mondays series with The Alpaca Gnomes and Daze In. And finally, on Wednesday (7/31), alternative psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips come to College Street Music Hall with Particle Kid. Make sure to grab your tickets!

CONTEST TIME! Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to The Flaming Lip at College Street Music Hall on 7/31 and “A Part Of A Day In The Flaming Lips Life”, a special meet and greet which includes ~
– Meet & Greet w/ Wayne Coyne & other band members
– Soundcheck Access
– One Exclusive Signed Custom Pillbox Art Print
– Early Entry
– One Commemorative VIP Laminate

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