Minshara

A planet capable of sustaining life; Minshara is a high-energy, electronic pop rock band from Pennsylvania.

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Our Radio 104.5 Anti-Jingle Submission

Radio 104.5, Philadelphia's #1 alternative station, asked bands to submit a 5-15 second 'anti-jingle' for the chance to open for Blink 182 on the beach in Atlantic City, NJ. Rather than fill the limitied time with a bunch of pop-punk power chords, octaves, and whoas, we decided to take your ears on a Tommy Bahama Island Adventure with a pitstop at Sandals Jamaica all inclusive resort and spa. Take a listen and let us know what you think.

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Sat, Mar. 26 - Minshara & Guests @ Fed Live

Show call! Saturday, March 26th at our home venue, Fed Live at Federal Taphouse Harrisburg. We are excited to share the stage with Special Guests Flyermile (ft Stephen Clifford of @circasurvive), Moonstriker, and Alberto Alaska. This is your chance to preview some of our new tunes and even hear the return of a few favorites that we haven’t performed in over a year. Show details and ticket info below.

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New music, logo, merch, and more

Hello, friends. Since our last blog post we’ve been hard at work writing and recording new material for an upcoming release. There’s really too much to cover in a short update—plus we think surprises are just more fun—but we still thought it was important to keep you in the loop. So in the meantime, check out a preview for a shirt design that will be available for purchase at shows. We can’t wait for you to hear everything we’ve been working on, and we know you’re going to love it!

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Fri, Sept. 18 - We return to Hard Rock Philly

Minshara / Kid Felix / In The Presence of Wolves / Robbie Casablanca. Let’s be honest, there’s not much more to add. We pride ourselves on only sharing the stage with the best of the best. Well, this time is no different. If you don’t believe us or need some more convincing, follow the links and take a listen for yourself.

Doors @ 7:30pm - All Ages - $10 Advance Tickets

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Sat. May 23 - The Contortionist @ Chameleon Club

The Contortionist / Chon / Auras / Minshara - Saturday, May 23rd at The Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA. There isn’t much more to say other than we’ll see you there. Contact us for special advance ticket pricing.

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Hard Rock Rising, Dewey Beach Popfest & Launch MC!

For anyone who missed our Facebook update, a panel of industry judges and fans voted us winners for the semifinal round of Hard Rock Rising in Philadelphia. Shout out to the competition, Catullus & Natalie Bermudez, because they were great and their music deserves a listen! But now we're headed back in one week, Wednesday, April 15th, to compete in the Finals against other round winners for a cash prize and the opportunity to perform in Barcelona, Spain at Hard Rock Rising 2015. Special thanks to everyone who showed up and voted last time...we could use your help again. The free, all-age show starts at 8pm and we hope to see you all there!

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Dewey loves Minshara and Minshara loves Dewey, so we're making our annual Spring beach trip for this year's Dewey Beach Popfest. The free music happens Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, at the Rusty Rudder. To catch our set, be at Stage C by no later than 11:30pm Friday night. But, if you wait until then to show up you've already missed out on some great music. And while you're down there stick around for Saturday's lineup including RKVC, John Faye, and the ridiculously talented Joe Robinson.

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Last but not least, Launch Music Conference 2015 in Lancaster, PA. We took a break from the conference last year after having opened for Foxy Shazam in 2013, but Minshara is back and this time with a little added flavor. Our good friend Logan Summey, drummer for An Early Ending and more recently Ducky & The Vintage, will be filling in for the evening while Evan "Captain Redbeard" Kirkley is away, lost somewhere in the Deep South. Don't worry, it's only temporary...but for now we're exicted to have Logan take the throne. See us Friday, April, 24th from 9-9:30pm at the Community Room On King - 106 West King Street, Lancaster, PA. This first band goes on at 6pm and tickets are $7 at the door.

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Tue, Mar. 24 - Hard Rock Rising @ Hard Rock Philly

[Update]

Credit Jason Melcher

You pulled through once again and we love you for it! We've been selected to perform in the semifinal round of ‪the 2015 Hard Rock Rising‬ "Battle of the Bands" at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 24th at 8pm. This is a free, all-ages event, so come out to show your support and help us move on to the finals for a chance to perform in Barcelona, Spain!

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Fri, Dec. 26 - Mistletoe Jam 2014 @ World Cafe Live

Happy Holidays from Minshara to all our family, friends, and fans. We are excited to announce that we will be performing at this year’s Mistletoe Jam 2014, a post-Christmas celebration taking place on Friday, December 26th at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. The event will be hosted by WMMR’s Jaxon and is sponsored by Local Shots, the same good people who featured us as “Artist of the Month” for October.

Need gift ideas? We’ve got you covered. Start by picking up a couple tickets for the show, then while you’re at it head over to our shop and grab a few copies of iO plus a shirt or two to give away as stocking stuffers. Union regulations permit Santa to only one work night per year outside of mall hours, so we’ve dressed up in his place to make some early deliveries. Contact us in person or place an online order before December 24th for a special discounted ticket price. And for those in or around Harrisburg in need of transportation to the show, let us know because we do have seats available.

Featured Artists: John Faye & Those Meddling Kids, Tess Emma & The Monthlies, The Great SOCIO, WaveRadio, Joe Jordan/Joe Jordans Experiment, Camille Peruto, + a special holiday finale! Doors @ 6PM - All Ages - $15 Advance Tickets

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Sat. Nov. 29 - Wilmo Rock Circus 2014

Wilmo Rock Circus 2014 is less than two weeks away and tickets are going fast. We promise you won't want to miss this lineup, so follow the link below to purchase yours in advance for only $16. This show is all ages so everyone is invited to join the party. The last time we were in Wilmington we rocked the stage at The Baby Grand for Musikarmageddon 2014, taking home the victory. This time...don't expect any less.

You can read more about the performance that earned us a spot on this year's main stage in the November issue of Out & About magazine.

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Minshara wins Musikarmageddon 2014!

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First Warped Tour, now Musikarmageddon! We've always steered clear of Battle of the Bands, music-based competitions because we know the value of music doesn't come from a number scratched on a scorecard, but we will be the first to admit that our experiences in 2014 have been great to us. Saturday's performance at The Baby Grand in downtown Wilmington earned us the crown as winner of Musikarmageddon 2014. As the out-of-towners, the "wild card", it was great to let our music speak for itself. Of course we also owe this win to the judges for their expertise and fans for their votes.

But we're not done with you just yet Wilmington...Catch us Saturday, Oct. 11th for an all-ages show by Our Velocity Productions at Accent Music w/ The Nearly Deads, It Lives, It Breathes, Provoke, Destroy & more. Then on Saturday, Nov. 29th we'll be on the main stage of Wilmo Rock Circus at World Cafe Live at The Queen.

Special thanks go out to to Jim Miller of Out & About, the venues - Kelly's Logan House and The Baby Grand, and all the sponsors - Spaceboy Clothing, Accent Music, Gable Music Ventures, TribeSound Studios, 93.7 WSTW Hometown Heroes, and 23rd Century Audio Lighting.

Buy tickets for our show at Accent Music Visit Wilmo Rock Circus for more info Read our IN Wilmington interview

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"Into The Night" on Good Day PA!

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First radio, now TV. Tuesday, July 22nd marks Minshara's live television debut on abc27's Good Day PA!, which features an interview and special acoustic performance of their single "Into The Night." The appearance is part of a segment called Studio Sessions, and in case you missed it or just want to watch it again, the entire performance is embedded in the video above. Then, if you haven't already, follow the link below to purchase the studio version of the track for only 99¢.

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Fri, Jul. 11 - Minshara @ Vans Warped Tour

You voted and we won! Now you can catch our set this Friday, July 11th on the Ernie Ball Stage at Vans Warped Tour in Camden, NJ. As is typical of any Warped Tour event, specific time slots are not posted until the morning of the show, so your best bet is to get there early. We can't thank you enough for giving us this opportunity and we can't wait to hit the stage to show everyone what we've got!

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iO Available Now!

You've heard the singles, watched the video, learned the lyrics, and experienced it live. Now, our debut full-length IO is available for download on iTunes, Amazon, and more. If you prefer a physical copy, pick one up at any of our shows or click Shop to place an order to receive yours by mail *standard shipping rates apply. As a thank you to our family, friends, and fans for all your support, we've released the streaming version of our second single "The Void" for your listening pleasure!

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IO Release Shows

IO is just too much music for one night, so we've decided to extend the release to five cities in four states over two weekends. The dates will take us from Pennsylvania to Connecticut with a few stops in between. And, as an added bonus we will be offering %50 off physical copies for everyone through the door as well as a free digital download card for those who purchase tickets in advance. IO will be available digitally for purchase on iTunes and Amazon Tuesday, June 17th. Until then be sure to check out "Into The Night" and "The Void" and come prepared to sing along!

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"The Void" Music Video

We tried once with "Into The Night" but were not satisfied with the result. So, instead of giving up we took that song's advice and have come back strong with our follow up project - Minshara's first official music video. "The Void," the second single off IO, is a darker pop ballad that battles with the consequences of addiction in many different shapes and forms. The track pulls its name from two distinct cuts embedded within the choruses and which are presented as such within the video. The video itself builds its own narrative that matches the level of tension and uneasiness found in the lyrical content, vocal melodies, and overall composition. Reminiscent of Alice's adventures in Wonderland, the story is caught in transition between two realities, concluding with our main character's realization and acceptance of her ultimate fate.

Working closely with a talented team of good friends and selfless supporters, we were able to produce this video in just two days and without a budget. Regardless of the conditions we are very proud of this video and owe its success to everyone involved. For a full list of production credits and to let us know what you think, visit the video on YouTube. Enjoy!

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"The Void" Now Available on iTunes

"The Void" is the second single off IO and is now available for purchase through iTunes and Amazon. IO will be released digitally Tuesday, June 17th and contains current releases "Into the Night" and "The Void" plus 8 additional tracks. If you liked our first single then we know you'll love this one even more! After you finish listening, leave us a comment on Facebook or Twitter letting us know what you think.

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Warped Tour '14 - Battle of the Bands

Minshara is competing for the chance to perform on the Ernie Ball stage at this year's Vans Warped Tour in Camden, NJ. Voting ends April 30th, so there are only 14 days left to help us reach this goal. No sign up is required and it only takes seconds to cast your vote. And, to show you just how much we appreciate your support we've included an exclusive preview of our song "Lakes" on our Battle of the Bands contest page. This is a huge opportunity for us and with your help we can win!

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