#the nadas

[shisaa-blog]

Song of the Day: The Nadas - Star Crossed

If the stars refuse to shine I'll be your light if you'll be mine And we'll burn out at the same time But no one will know For about a hundred thousand years or so

It's getting warm in here Start to smell of sweat and fear So hold my hand my dear from here to Barcelona Supernova

If the stars refuse to shine I'll be your light if you'll be mine And we'll burn out at the same time But no one will know For about a hundred thousand years or so

Brilliant flash of light All around dropping like flies There's fire in the skies tonight over Arizona Supernova

If the stars refuse to shine I'll be your light if you'll be mine And we'll burn out at the same time But no one will know For about a hundred thousand years or so

Here it comes my friend Brace ourselves for the bitter end I promise I intend to spend this time to hold ya We'll be bolder  As we brace for  Supernova

If the stars refuse to shine I'll be your light if you'll be mine And we'll burn out at the same time But no one will know For about a hundred thousand years or so

[bluemooseic]

Do you like Mumford & Sons? If you do then you will LOVE The Nadas. Why? This local band has a sound similar to them. Don't believe us? Check out their song "Star Crossed" and come see them for yourselves this Friday. Tickets are still available.

[feelingtikly-blog]

This is a Tuk Tuk. It will be a key element in the First Annual Des Moines Tuk Tuk Goose Chase going down October 28th at El Bait Shop in Des Moines. 

The Tuk Tuk Goose Chase is best explained in recipe form:

Start with a dream. And a small truck (kind of). 

Remove two letters and one wheel.

Add a dash of whimsy.

Double it. 

         =Tuk Tuk

Repeat ten times

       = fleet of Tuk Tuks

Mod 'em

Race 'em, mixing in ridiculous tasks for flavor

        = Tuk Tuk Goose Chase

Each Tuk Tuk has a team behind it: Goodsmiths, Iowa Beverage Systems, Ruisch Properties, Hatchlings, The Nadas, The Des Moines Maker Space, Goldies Ice Cream Shoppe, Corey Wolf and friends, and The Joy Brace Memorial Fund (whose Tuk Tuk is The Green Machine you see before you). Teams will compete to see which Tuk Tuk will be crowned "Head Tukmeister". And, hey! The Nadas will be shooting footage for a new music video and headlining the concert accompanying the race. They'll be joined by  Matt Woods, the Dead Yellow Canaries, and Joe Price 

This event has been a long time coming-- surprisingly, these three-wheelers are in short supply in the American midwest. Behold as organizer Matthew Smith wrangles one for a test drive after a multi-state Tuk Tuk hunt: 

Yes, this is happening, and it was crazy enough to hit the front page of reddit. Seriously.

Grab your tickets here. And don't forget to pick up some extra drink tickets-- they're cheaper in advance, and you know you'll use them.  

[fearlessradio-blog]

Des Moines musician Tony Bohnenkamp has played just about every role within the music industry for nearly twenty years – owner of a successful recording studio (Sonic Factory), well-known dueling pianist, drummer for The Nadas, singer for Lunchbox, not to mention producer/songwriter/composer – but now it’s time for Tony to showcase a new side of his talent. Side 2 marks the life-long musician’s debut solo album.

[seedlingsmusic-blog]

Tikly Launch!

We are excited to play at tonight's launch of Tikly, a Des Moines-based ticketing platform for venues and artists. 

The Des Moines Register featured a blog on it today: Launch Party!

The Nadas and Parlours will also be playing.

We also have a show on Feb. 23rd at the Vaudeville Mews. Hope to see any and all of you there.

Much love,

~ Seedlings 

[livinginiowa-blog-blog]

"Cause when your mouth gets dry, fill my cup with Templeton Rye."

Jason Walsmith of Des Moines' The Nadas onstage during their 6/23 Nightfall on the River show. It's tough to get more Iowa than this.