New Performances Announced at Mayne Stage Tickets on Sale Friday Part B

Sept. 22, 2010 - PRLog -- Ume, October 17
Ume brings its “snarling guitars” and “catchy melodies” to Mayne Stage Sunday, October 17 at 8 p.m.

The Texas-based Ume (pronounced ooo-may), is a trio with an explosive, yet sweet aesthetic that catches folks off-guard—in a very good way. Their sound has been described as balancing “pop hooks and sweet female vocals with crazy, heavy riffing” and “powerful and charming.” Ume’s 2009 self-released EP Sunshower received four stars from the Austin Chronicle and Irish Times.

Ume (Eric Larson, bass; Jeff Barrera, drums; and Lauren Larson, guitar, vocals, keys) has self-booked more than 300 shows and participated in three national tours, including dates with Polvo, The Meat Puppets and Cymbals Eat Guitars. Learn more at www.umemusic.com.

Check out Ume at Mayne Stage October 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and on sale Friday, September 24 at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Sam Friend, October 21
Sam Friend brings his atmospheric folk style to Mayne Stage Thursday, October 21 at 8:30 p.m.

Born and bred in what he calls “Unincorporated Dade County” (meaning Kendall and Pinecrest), singer/songwriter Friend is quickly making a name for his young self among Miami music junkies. Maintaining structural integrity through Hurricane Andrew, Friend has since fessed up to the elements. Friend and his eponymous band, which also includes Emily Westman (keys, percussion, vocals), Ashley Miller (flute, vocals), Ben Lindell (bass), Josh Sheinman (guitar), released an EP titled Sam Friend in the summer of 2007. Recently, the band completed its first album.

During the day, the University of Miami School of Music graduate teaches music to elementary school children in Little Haiti, letting loose come sunset at consistent gigs around Miami. Friend, whose manner is between The Little Prince and Art Garfunkel, has something to sing and say, and is slowly, surely coming into a voice of his own.

Catch Sam Friend and his band make their Mayne Stage debut October 21. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and on sale Friday, September 24 at 10 a.m. at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Supporting Acts Announced
Alexendar Webb opens for B1GT1ME Wednesday, October 6. Webb offers an acoustic blend of classic motown and modern rock, soulful melodies wrapped around fearless words. Learn more at www.myspace.com/alexanderwebb. Tickets are $10 at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Chicago based acts Suns and The Thin Man open for Old Canes Saturday, October 16. Learn more at www.myspace.com/sunsband and www.thinmansongs.com. Tickets are $10 at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

The Part Five opens for Two Hours Traffic Wednesday, November 10. The Part Five is Chris Brantley, Brett Barton and Gary Pyskacek. Learn more at www.myspace.com/thepartv. Tickets are $8 in advance, or $10 at the door at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

About Mayne Stage
Mayne Stage is located at 1328 W. Morse Ave. in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. Mayne Stage showcases emerging and established local and national musical acts, theatrical performances, comedy and more. It is the ideal location for a variety of private events. For more information, or to see a list of upcoming shows, call (773) 381-4554 or visit www.maynestage.com. “Like” Mayne Stage on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MayneStage and follow Mayne Stage on Twitter at @MayneStage

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