This whole thing started again with an In-Store…..

Posted on May 8, 2012 by X the band

Actually we don’t have the exact date of that infamous Tower Records Sunset signing in “Winter 1997″, but we do know when our next in-store is – May 11 in Portland!

Our friends at Jackpot Records in Portland Oregon asked if we’d stop by before our show at Crystal Ballroom and say hello, – maybe sign a few things…

“Sure, thanks for asking us and CONGRATULATIONS on your 15 Year Anniversary! “

“It was in 1997 that Isaac Slusarenko decided to take his love of music to the people by opening the original Jackpot Records location in Southeast Portland.” We are not sure if it was “Winter 1997″, but we like to think maybe it was.

With the music industry struggling to survive, both Jackpot Records (& friend Jackpot ! Recording) are still thriving. They have both become cornerstones of the Portland music community and have helped spread the gospel of great sounds the world over.

We look forward to supporting Jackpot Records in-person and meeting some new people. ~X~

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X In-Store When: 6:30 pm – Friday May 11, 2012

Where: Jackpot Records Downtown location. 203 SW 9th Avenue - Portland, OR 97214 - (503) 222-0990

X-35..tomorrow – the poster series…NOW

Posted on May 3, 2012 by X the band

X-35 Tour kicks off Friday…and marks 35 years since X became X.

Here we are again…another tour. It feels like a small insurgent movement…not quite a full scale military exercise as it’s really just the band, the crew & the vans. lol! Still, there’s a lot of nuts & bolts to handle before each run -not the least of which is connecting with talented people across the country to create each tour’s poster series.

Art in all forms has always been a part of X since the beginning. We’re happy that the ‘ol inner-web gives us a way to reach out to the art community and has expanded our art program to -almost- every show. The X-35 Tour Poster Series is starting to roll out and we’re pretty excited to share them with you. HERE – RIGHT NOW – before you even get to the show!

A special thanks from the band to each and everyone of you artists for making us and the world look a little bit better ~X~

: 5.4.12 X at Belly Up Tavern -Artist Zachary Kent www.KENTDESIGNS.com

: 5.5.12 X at The Greek CA -Artist: Pete Cardosa www.GHOST-TOWN.NET

: 5.6.12 X at Blacklake Festival, CA -Artist: FNHarsh Design www.FNHarsh.com

: 5.8.12 X at The Blank Club CA -Artist: Sean Starwars www.SEANSTARWARS.com

: 5.9.12 X at Sweetwater, CA -Artist: Fiona Bruce FACEBOOK.COM/IDIOTORGENIUS & store http://etsy.me/M2LG1P

: 5.11.12 X at Crystal Ballroom -Artist: Miles Stegall FACEBOOK.COM/IDIOTORGENIUS

: 5.12.12 X at Showbox -Artist: David Gallo WEAPONSOFMASSDESIGN.COM

Notes: click ‘permalink’ to comment on posters & …The X-35 Tour will be adding shows & posters throughout 2012. We’ll let you know when we update this post via FB & Twitter

Record Store Day 4/21 – for the love of independents

Posted on April 21, 2012 by X the band

Today is the 5th Record Store Day. A day to celebrate the independently owned record store and supporting the commitment to keeping the vinyl market alive. You meet some of the nicest people in record stores. Here’s DJ at one of his favorite’s – Amoeba.

From the people behind Record Store Day: “If you’re in a store today, find a staff member, tell them what the store means to you. It will mean the world to them. We started all this to shine a spotlight on the stores, don’t take yours for granted.”
Thanks for your support! ~X-35~

INDIE RECORD STORE FINDER click here

X – 35 tour

Posted on February 22, 2012 by X the band

X-35! We’re still here, are you with us?
May 4 Belly Up Solana Beach CA
May 5 Greek Los Angeles CA (w/Los Lobos and Mariachi El Bronx)
May 6 Blacklake Golf Resort Nipomo CA (w/Los Lobos and Mariachi El Bronx)
May 8 Blank Club San Jose CA
May 9 Sweetwater Music Hall Mill Valley CA
May 11 Crystal Ballroom Portland OR
May 12 Showbox Seattle WA

we’re giving some shirts to our friends…

Posted on February 14, 2012 by X the band

[UPDATE: The box of shirts is now gone! Thanks to everyone who gave this shirt a new home and for the support.]

In 2006, X went on tour with Rollins Band and to commemorate the tour Shepard Fairey made one of our all-time favorite X designs.

We found a box of these girl shirts and we want to say thanks by giving 1 shirt away in each merch order that asks for one until the shirts are all gone.

(also thanks to the guys at Moonlight Graham for helping out & re-programming the store.)

This design is too good to sit in a box! For everyone who bought a poster or shirt from that tour – congrats it rocks & you have good taste.

PS- Thanks again to Sheperd Fairey – amazing artist and friend. ~X~

click here to visit the store.

X is heading to Europe – thanks again Pearl Jam!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by X the band

It’s true! X is “crossing the pond” to tour Europe –

What can we say – South America rocked, the fans were great, the places were exotic and PJ is amazing! We are ecstatic to be invited out again!

The quick version of the tour… UK – NETHERLANDS – BELGIUM – FRANCE – CZECH REPUBLIC – GERMANY – SWEDEN – NORWAY – DENMARK. See the full Europe Show Schedule - here.

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So…“Will X ever tour Europe on their own?“

Gang – we are asked this A LOT here and on Facebook. X would love to tour more in Europe. We’ve tried to get back there over the years, but it has never worked out. Last October, we made it all the way to Boston, but when the water came up to the van’s windows..Exene made us turn around. [HA!]

In reality it starts with you! Your local promoter has to believe people will come to the show for them to make us an offer. We are guests, we have to be invited. So if you want to see X on their own, start making some noise! Tell your local promoter that you really want to see X and that you have friends that want to see X. Then you have to show up of course! That’s really all there is to it. We hope to see you all on this tour!

Heading north for Xmas…

Posted on December 28, 2011 by X the band

12.30 &12.31.11 X at Slims CA -Artist: Lil Tuffy LIL-TUFFY.COM

Xmas isn’t over…

We are in the vans today and heading to..Crystal Palace in Bakersfield (12/28) Harlows in Sacramento (12/29) and then Slims in SF (12/30 & 31). (the Xmas poster series is now complete. Thank you to the artists- amazing work guys & gal! click here)

Last week or so, Exene talked with Lory Gil about South America, Pearl Jam, Xmas and more…here’s the interview for you.

and John looks back on 2011 and forward to 2012 with Matt Munoz… click here.

Hope to see you soon, thank you for a great 2011 and Happy New Years all! ~X~

X~Mas 2011 Rock N Roll Revival posters are here…can we get an AMEN?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by X the band

It’s that time of year again….we’re back from South America and we’re happy to play for the home crowd.

Another batch of really talented people have lent a hand in making us look good. We are rather fond of their work and would encourage you to check out some of their other work as well.

We do appreciate you all and please enjoy each other people. The world could use a little more of that.

Merry X-Mas All! ~X~

The 2011 X mas Poster Series is now complete! ~X~ (click the poster to view slide show. posters are available at shows..or from the artists – websites listed below image. To comment on a poster- click image “permalink”)