THE WELL SUITED RECORD RELEASE PARTY FIRST THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 (6PM)

The Well Suited will perform a special Record Release Party set live at The Record Exchange (1105 W. Idaho St., Downtown Boise) at 6 p.m. First Thursday, Sept. 6. As always, this Record Exchange in-store performance is free and all ages.

The Well Suited’s debut EP The Story of James Douglas will be available for purchase at the party! The Well Suited also will be playing record release shows at Tom Grainey’s (with Sun Blood Stories) on Friday, Sept. 7 (9 p.m.) and the Flying M Coffeegarage Saturday, Sept. 8 (8 p.m.).

The Story of James Douglas is a musical story revolving around the central character, James Douglas, as he grapples with lost love amidst the descent of planet Earth into a dystopian, alien robot-inflicted, chaotic maelstrom of death and destruction. This tribute to optimism will first see the light of day at the RX on Sept. 6!

MORE ON THE WELL SUITED: facebook.com/thewellsuitedmusic

ALIVE AFTER FIVE: MARCUS EATON AND LOCAL OPENERS THE JUKE DADDYS!

This week’s Alive After Five headliner: Marcus Eaton
Go Listen Boise local opener: The Juke Daddys

ABOUT MARCUS EATON

Marcus Eaton is a nationally touring independent musician from Idaho with an extensive catalog of original material. He is truly unique and groundbreaking in his approach to songwriting and his guitar playing. Incorporating rock, funk, reggae, flamenco, classical, jazz and folk into his songs, his mastery is recognized by fans and fellow musicians wherever he plays.

Eaton’s career has been a study in dichotomy. His music is unique and original, yet wide in its appeal. His band is but a trio, but is as sonically powerful as any twice its size. His influences and famous fans include icons dating to the 1960s (such as Rock And Roll Hall of Fame member David Crosby), and those who are among today’s most acclaimed artists (such as Tim Reynolds of the Dave Matthews Band).

Eaton recently released his fifth CD of original material, As If You Had Wings, an effort that has proven Eaton’s appetite for expansion. Powered by swirling bassist Ben Burleigh and powerhouse percussionist Kevin Rogers, the release is robust, a real rocker at times, yet shows the thoughtful songwriting that has been an Eaton trademark since he signed his first recording contract with a subsidiary of MCA Records in 2002.

As one reviewer noted, the latest CD is Eaton’s “most accessible yet aggressive rock music yet. He’s developed into a dazzling guitarist.” Announces another, “The intricacy of Eaton’s songs is gratifying and unfortunately lacking in most mainstream rock. Eaton’s style is an excellent mixture of maturity and excitement.”

The band has been likened to such vaunted trios as Cream, Rush and the Police, with Eaton’s clear and inviting voice and ever-dazzling guitar work pacing the band.

One of the more discriminate authorities in rock history agrees with the haughty praise heaped on Eaton.

“Truthfully think he’s one of the best young singer-songwriter guys in America, maybe in the world,” Crosby says. “He’s an enormously talented person. And it comes from a very, very good place. People who really listen to music, I think, will find him just a joy. He’s a really brilliant writer. Brilliant musically. Brilliant lyrically. And he just plays (guitar) like God on a good day.”

And this lavish praise is imparted after a mere two-year collaboration between Eaton and Crosby, who were introduced by a mutual friend two years ago and forged a bond through their passion for music.

Eaton has been a featured act for such wide-ranging artists as Bob Dylan, Train, Victor Wooten, Dave Matthews Band, Reynolds, Derek Trucks Band, Martin Sexton, John Mayer, Jewel, Counting Crows, Jason Mraz and Sheryl Crow.

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY 9/4: LISTENING PARTY WITH ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (GIFTS WITH PURCHASE) AND FREE PIE HOLE!

The Record Exchange’s New Release Tuesday series continues on Sept. 4 with Animal Collective‘s new album Centipede Hz! The album will be featured during our weekly listening party at 6 p.m. Enjoy free Pie Hole pizza while you listen to Centipede Hz and enter to win our New Release Tuesday raffle prize!

We have a limited quantity of Animal Collective 7-inches and foil posters to hand out free with purchase, plus a deluxe 2LP set for our New Release Tuesday raffle prize!

Are you a proud owner of a Radio Boise KRBX Card? Bring it in every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and receive 20% off gift shop items and used CDs, vinyl, DVD/Blu-ray and cassettes (excluding collectibles – individual items $100 and over).

Speaking of our beloved community radio station, their new Radio Boise Tuesdays series at Neurolux is quickly becoming a new favorite on the music scene. The weekly series features local and touring bands as well as a Radio Boise DJ after each show. Radio Boise receives 20% of drink sales from every Radio Boise Tuesday show. You receive the benefit of DRINK SPECIALS at each one. The music kicks off at 7 p.m. — right after you’ve filled your belly with pizza and heard some new music at the RX!

Check out the Radio Boise Tuesdays performance schedule HERE.

Here’s a quick look at the bright and shiny new releases this week at The Record Exchange:

CD

Animal Collective – Centipede Hz

Cat Power – Sun

Stars – North

Melissa Etheridge – 4th Street Feeling (deluxe edition also available)

Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon (deluxe edition also available)

Bob Mould – Silver Age

The Music Tapes – Mary’s Voice

Matchbox Twenty – North

Brian Setzer – Rockabilly Riot! Live from the Planet

Propagandhi – Failed States

Fresh and Onlys – Long Slow Dance

Deerhoof – Breakup Song

Mono – For My Parents

Judas Priest – Screaming for Vengeance Special 30th Anniversary Edition

Korn – Path of Totality Tour Live at the Hollywood Palladium

Imagine Dragons – Night Visions

Young Guns – Bones

Dave Stewart – Ringmaster General

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Rattle Them Bones

Smash Mouth – Magic

Sheepdogs – Sheepdogs

Azure Ray – As Above So Below

Various Artists – Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap soundtrack

Jens Lekman – I Know What Love Isn’t

Ian Hunter and the Rant Band – When I’m President

Tommy Bolin – Ultimate Teaser 5

Gary Burton and Chick Corea – Hot House

Rayland Baxter – Feathers and Fishhooks

VINYL

Animal Collective – Centipede Hz (limited edition deluxe edition also available)

Cat Power – Sun (limited edition deluxe edition also available)

Stars – North (deluxe edition also available)

Deerhoof – Breakup Song

The Orb – Orbserver in the Star House

Bob Mould – Silver Age

John Wesley Harding – John Wesley Harding’s New Deal

Jens Lekman – I Know What Love Isn’t

Casket Lottery – Door

Houndmouth – Houndmouth

DVD/BLU-RAY

Korn – Path of Totality Tour Live at the Hollywood Palladium

ALIVE AFTER FIVE: GET DOWN WITH AFRO-FUNKERS POLYRHYTHMICS!

This week’s Alive After Five headliner: Polyrhythmics
Go Listen Boise local opener: Douglas Cameron

ABOUT POLYRHYTHMICS

Polyrhythmics is an all-original 8-piece afro-funk and world-beat orchestra comprised of some of Seattle’s finest rhythmic and melodic musicians. The music is a fusion of styles from all over the world, featuring unique, forward-thinking arrangements, stellar improvisation, heavy grooves, and dynamic interplay.

Polyrhythmics are:

Ben Bloom – Guitar
Grant Schroff- Drums
Jason Gray – Bass
Nathan Spicer – Keyboards
Lalo Bello- Percussion
Scott Morning – Trumpet
Elijah Clark -Trombone
Art Brown – Tenor Sax and Flute

Polyrhythmics have quickly gained notoriety playing to packed clubs and festival crowds all over the Northwest. Their self-titled and now sold-out EP, released in 2010, has been charting on radio playlists up and down the west coast.

After a year of further developing their distinct sound, the band recorded their first full-length album. The resulting Labrador is a 9-song powerhouse full of brooding dance grooves and catchy layered horn melodies. Labrador was recorded at Sleng Teng Studios, specifically for its vintage sound, and the recording process was very similar to their approach on the EP: “live” in one room, just like the greats of yesteryear. Labrador debuted internationally on June 1, 2011 to critical acclaim and established a place at the ever-crowded funk table for this fast-moving powerhouse of a band.

Drawing from modern influences such as the Budos Band and The Whitefield Brothers as well as their original influences, Fela Kuti and James Brown, Labrador is a shining example of the chemistry between these 8 talented performers and why, in a seemingly endless sea of new funk bands, Polyrhythmics is the band everyone is talking about.

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY 8/28: LISTENING PARTY WITH DAN DEACON, FREE PIZZA & FLAGS FOR INSTAGRAM PHOTO CONTEST

The Record Exchange’s New Release Tuesday series continues on Aug. 28 with Dan Deacon‘s new album America! The album will be featured during our weekly listening party at 6 p.m. Enjoy free Pie Hole pizza while you listen to America and enter to win our New Release Tuesday raffle prize!

To celebrate the new release, Dan Deacon is holding an Instagram flag photo contest, with the winning photo to be featured on a Deacon single (late-2012 release). The first five people to purchase America during the day will receive a 2-foot by 3-foot fabric flag (featuring the America artwork), then the first five people to purchase the album at the listening party will get one, too! Full details on the contest are available HERE.

Are you a proud owner of a Radio Boise KRBX Card? Bring it in every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and receive 20% off gift shop items and used CDs, vinyl, DVD/Blu-ray and cassettes (excluding collectibles – individual items $100 and over).

Speaking of our beloved community radio station, their new Radio Boise Tuesdays series at Neurolux is quickly becoming a new favorite on the music scene. The weekly series features local and touring bands as well as a Radio Boise DJ after each show. Radio Boise receives 20% of drink sales from every Radio Boise Tuesday show. You receive the benefit of DRINK SPECIALS at each one. The music kicks off at 7 p.m. — right after you’ve filled your belly with pizza and heard some new music at the RX!

Check out the Radio Boise Tuesdays performance schedule HERE.

Here’s a quick look at the bright and shiny new releases this week at The Record Exchange:

CD

Dan Deacon – America

Minus the Bear – Infinity Overhead

Alanis Morissette – Havoc and Bright Lights

Easy Star All-Stars – Thrillah

Wild Nothing – Nocturne

Frank Zappa – Various Reissues

Robert Cray – Nothin’ But Love

Divine Fits – Thing Called Divine Fits

Grateful Dead – Dick’s Picks Vol. 28: 2/26/73 Lincoln, Nebraska and 2/28/73 Salt Lake City, Utah

The Flatlanders – Odessa Tapes

Townes Van Zandt – No Deeper Blue

Wood Brothers – Live Vol. 2: Nail and Tooth

Teengirl Fantasy – Tracer

Poor Moon – Poor Moon

Various Artists – Lawless Soundtrack

Matthew Dear – Beams

Katatonia – Dead End Kings

The Orb – Orbserver in the Star House

Teen – In Limbo

Dwight Yoakam – Under the Covers

Juliana Hatfield – Juliana Hatfield

The Swans – Seer (deluxe edition also available)

Jim Gaffigan – Mr. Universe

The Dunwells – Blind Sighted Faith

Mana – Exiliados en la Bahia (Lo Mejor de Mana) (deluxe edition also available)

Gaza – No Absolutes in Human Suffering

The Chariot – One Wing

Morning Glory – Poets Were My Heroes

Headlights – Remixes

Slaughterhouse – Welcome to: Our House

Strike Anywhere – In Defiance of Empty Times

The Rippingtons – The Rippingtons

Maximo Park – National Health

Andrew W.K. – I Get Wet 10th Anniversary Special Edition

Kitten – Cut It Out EP

Casual – Respect Game or Expect Flames

Sean Rowe – The Salesman and the Shark

Maia Sharp – Change the Ending

Various Artists – Red Hook Summer Soundtrack

Etta James – The Complete Blues Rock ‘n’ Soul Private Music Albums Collection

Magic Slim and the Teardrops – Bad Boy

Oregon – Family Tree

Art Garfunkel – Singer

Dysrhythmia – Test of Submission

Caroline Herring – Camilla

Stratovarius – Various Reissues

Richard Hawley – Standing at the Sky’s Edge

Pele – A Scuttled Bender in a Watery Closet

Eagle Twin – The Feather Tipped the Serpent’s Scale

Mothlite – Dark Age

Neptune Towers – Transmissions

I Am War – Outlive You All

Keak Da Sneak – CheddarcheeseIsay

Tobymac – Eye on It

Triumph – Live at Sweden Rock Festival

VINYL

Dan Deacon – America

Minus the Bear – Infinity Overhead

Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction

Why? – Sod in the Seed

Swans – Seer

Matthew Dear – Beams

Divine Fits – Thing Called Divine Fits

Dave Matthews Band – Mercy/Gaucho

Teengirl Fantasy – Tracer

Maria Minerva – Will Happiness Find Me?

Orbital – Wonky

10 Years – Minus the Machine

Atreyu – Curse

Pierce the Veil – Collide with the Sky

Between the Buried and Me – Between the Buried and Me

Robert Cray – Nothin’ But Love

Karen Dalton – It’s So Hard to Tell Who’s Going to Love You the Best

Snapcase – End Transmission

Otep – Smash the Control Machine

Silverstein – Arrivals and Departures

DVD/BLU-RAY

Beach Boys – Doin’ It Again DVD/Blu-ray

Queen – Greatest Video Hits DVD

Quadrophenia DVD

Sons of Anarchy Season 4 DVD

Etta James – Live at Montreux 1978-93 DVD

The Black Dahlia DVD