New video for “Miso (I don’t like people)”

January 20, 2015 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

E.T. Phoned Home and said he was happy to appear in our video

We’re invoking ole-ole-ole all around. In a rare (collect) call E.T. told us it was A.O.K. to feature him in his Arc de Dumpdump Atari 2600 video game.

Not only did we make a video from a previous album without having finished videos for our current album, but we also used archival footage from Lost in Space and the US Army. On the video game front, Defender also makes an appearance.

Nothing says alienation from people like aliens. Enjoy.

Christmas at the Cave (sort of)

December 18, 2014 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

Rob Beloved and Eleni Binge, by Kim Gray

We are so excited to be returning to the Cave on Saturday December 20th!

Beloved Binge is playing 3rd, and there are three other excellent ear-warming bands we’re sharing the Cave Floor with.

It’s all here, but for your convenience (excerpts from FB descriptors):

The Shelles “consist of Stuart Edwards (Old Bricks), as well as members of Shit Horse, Ama Divers, and Schooner. Songs are ruminated upon in a gothic, psychedelic manner.“
The Rungs “deliver an electro splatter gun of juicy beat driven melodies.”
Beloved Binge – us
Rogue Band of Youth – “A trio consisting of James Patrick, Chloe Gray, and Jack Ivy, Rogue Band of Youth crafts mercurial music that is by turns summery, somber, calm, and chaotic.“

Happy holidays!

Back from USA tour and preparing for EU

November 18, 2014 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

After three months away from home, it’s nice to be back. If you’d like to see some photos from the trip, I’ve included my favorites on Binge Cafe.

Beloved Binge featured in the Independent Weekly

10 year bandiversary photo by Kim Gray

The Independent Weekly kindly welcomed us back with a music feature that I was interviewed for last week here. Thanks Indy!

Travels & next stops

As will happen whenever you force yourself to be in new geographies amongst a foreign people (I’m talking about Iowans, Michegoneans, Texans, etc here), you will meet many new, and many times kind, people. Though I’m shy by nature, there is something necessary and nourishing about the process. But I’m also tired as hell and glad to not be on the road – until May!

Big Sur

Playing the Cavern in Toronto (photo by Maria Egnatis)

BB by Stephen Cramer

Max Johnson, organizer of reading/show in Iowa (and worker at Prairie Lights Bookstore)

Europe tour

We’re working on setting up a tour of Europe now for May-June 2015! If you have any people in these geographies, please do write me at porch life productions, gmail (all one word).

Bristol

Manchester

Leeds

London

Paris

Amsterdam

Bonn

Berlin

Prague

Vienna

Budapest

Timisoara

Sofia

And Greece!

Across the US and continuing down the West Coast

September 29, 2014 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

Friends and family at Seattle show

Dad used to quote this: East is East, but West, Wow!

I’m not sure who coined the phrase, but it’s been pretty fun being back out West. But most likely, for different reasons than the intended statement. It’s been great to reconnect with family and friends, and revisit old childhood places that can only occupy the oldest places of your crumbling but inspired mind.

Onward, to Portland, Oakland, and more! See our Facebook for our more frequent updates and Binge Cafe for a synthesis of it all (coming soon). Thanks to everyone who has been so much fun on road!

Our Twin Peaks show

August 12, 2014 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

Beloved Binge at Two Boots in Bridgeport Booked by Bob (photo by Jaime Gilbride)

A couple of days ago Beloved Binge returned to Two Boots; from start to finish, the experience belonged in a Twin Peaks episode. Coincidentally, one of my questions is “If you could be placed into a TV show, as yourself, which would it be?” Prob not Twin Peaks.

We met some fabulous kids who told us all about the Vibe fest we just missed, and still liked us even after we were treated to above-average technical difficulties when Rob’s loop pedal deactivated. The show went on, and here, Rob serenades Bridgeport.

More to come from shows in DC, NYC.

Next up, Providence at Psychic Readings! Invite.

10 year bandiversary retrospective and staches

July 17, 2014 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

We’ve assembled some old photos and our new 10 year Bandiversary photo shoot (by the excellent Kim Gray Photography) in video format. Find the mustachioed Rob!

Co-ed Shed Ready for 10-yr Anniversary Tour Preparations

June 15, 2014 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

Once a Man-Shed, the Co-Ed Shed Now Welcomes Any Gender or Species

Protected by walls with the acoustical blocking equivalent of a cardboard box, used by both birds and Beloved Binge, the Co-Ed shed stands ready for practicing both new and old material for the belated Pockets 10 year BB anniversary US tour Aug-Nov.

Fittingly, the triple-purpose trip will incorporate shows, family visits, and good olde fashioned outreach on behalf of farm animals (particularly the post-Seattle leg).

Want us in your town? Contact us here! On the first leg of the tour we’ll be hitting most of these places (Aug):

Charlottesville
DC / Baltimore
NYC
CT
Providence
(Boston)
Toronto
Cleveland
Chicago
Iowa (TBD)
Omaha, Neb
Badlands, SD
Bozeman, MT
Missoula MT
Courd’lane Idaho
Seattle

On the 2nd leg (October), we’re going through California, Mexico, Arizona, NM, Texas, Louisiana, and more …

Can’t wait to see our peeps!

xoxox

Eleni and Rob and Syba

PS –

PPS –

Weston is in the shop, preparing too; Syba, psychologically preparing in driver's seat

Pre-historic version of Pockets discovered today

November 17, 2013 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

Rob said it was a sign we should have bought this record player slash 8-track. But alas, only the photo for now.

In real time, we still have Pockets available for your holiday-shopping thankful-being ways. Share a bit of indie small band love with your friends and family.

We’re on hiatus for maybe 3/4 of a year. Announcing this grandly assumes we have hiatii (pronounced: Hay-Tie), that is, people who listen to us and may have a stake in whether or not we continue to perform.

Fear not, loyal haitii! Not only do you exist, but Santa ~~was~~ is real too. Though our doubts about the tooth fairy continue to cast a shadow on our credibility, rest assured we have no doubts about you.

Hopscotch was awesome & show Oct 18th

October 12, 2013 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

BB by Candace Mix, Hopscotch

BB by Paul Spanbauer @ Hopscotch

BB by Steve Holmes @ Hopscotch

Eleni on bass by Candace Mix

BB by Rich McLaughlin @ Hopscotch

The very next day, this happened:

Crutches enabled Hopscotch attending thanks to Catherine E

No matter, the Boot is coming off on October 18th. Just for the show.

We’re pleased to be playing the 10-year anniversary party of Audubon Park — with Erie Choir, some crazy Jazz Troll film, and comedy. The comedy isn’t my shoes.

INVITE. Details:

Potluck, Pinhook, and Park (comma Audubon) Present:
AP’s 10yr Anniversary Show + Release of _Crazy Crazy For Feeling_ on Potluck Foundation

WITH BANDS!
-Audubon Park (all the way from NYC, VA, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and wherever RB’s new house is technically)
-Beloved Binge (all the way from Durham)
-Erie Choir (all the way from NYC plus Durham)

AND WITH NOT BANDS!
-Live “Comedy” by David Nahm and Aimée Argote
-_Jazz Troll_, an Important Film by Finn Cohen

Hopscotch: You going?

August 18, 2013 / belovedbinge / Comments Off

All over the planet, and possibly the universe, people are making the pilgrimage. Will you join them? Perhaps starting on the first day?

See the entire schedule and buy tickets here.

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