Pink Martini

Pink Martini Music Video Contest: Win a Trip to Europe or Cash!

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:22:51 +0000

Dust off your video cameras, call your boom guy, bring in the best boy and cast your comrades–we want you, filmmakers of North America, to direct our next music video as part of our first ever Music Video Contest!

We invite our fans to create a clever, inspired music video for the band for one of six songs from the new CD Splendor in the Grass: “Ninna nanna,” “Ohayoo Ohio,” “Splendor in the Grass,” “Ou est ma tete?,” “And Then You’re Gone,” or “Over the Valley.”

The video should include the complete song for whichever song you choose. Lyrics for the songs are available here; songs can be streamed here. Please do not include violent images in the videos.

You must be a resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico to enter this contest. Contest deadline is May 31, 2010. You can view complete contest rules here.

First, Second and Third place winners will receive the following prizes:

First Prize: Two round trip plane tickets to Nice, France (from a major North American airport), three nights for two at a hotel, and two tickets to see Pink Martini perform at the Nice Jazz Festival on July 24, 2010. In addition, the winner will receive 500 euros cash, and a package of special Pink Martini paraphernalia. Instead of above first prize, winner may, alternately, choose a $2500 cash prize.

Second Prize: Two tickets to any Pink Martini show in the US or Canada in 2010, $250 cash, and a package of Pink Martini paraphernalia.

Third Prize: Two tickets to any Pink Martini show in the US or Canada in 2010, and a package of Pink Martini paraphernalia.

For a complete list of contest rules and information please click here.

We can’t wait to sit down with a tub of popcorn and watch what your masterpieces!

Wall Street Journal : Living in a Pop-Culture Archive

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:25:11 +0000

There’s a fantastic article and slide show in today’s Wall Street Journal about the Pink Martini World Headquarters–the building that houses the Heinz Records office, the band’s rehearsal space and the home of Thomas Lauderdale. You can read the article here: Living in a Pop-Culture Archive : A Portland musician’s home in a landmark factory is an homage to the past

$150,000 Raised at “Songs for Haiti”

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:46:25 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came to “Songs for Haiti” last night! With your help we raised nearly $150,000 for Mercy Corps’ relief efforts in Haiti. If you were unable to join us please consider donating to Mercy Corps.

Portland News Channel 8 covered the event and you can watch highlights here:

China Forbes & Thomas Lauderdale Perform at “Songs For Haiti” Tonight, January 21 in Portland!

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:15:49 +0000

China Forbes and Thomas Lauderdale will perform this Thursday January 21 in Portland, Oregon as part of “Songs for Haiti,” an event that hopes to raise $25,000 for those suffering in the aftermath of the unfortunate events in Haiti. We hope you will join us!

Songs For Haiti
An Evening of Song with China Forbes & Thomas Lauderdale, Storm Large, Portland Cello Project, Oregon Symphony Concertmaster Jun Iwasaki and more to benefit the Haitian earthquake disaster relief efforts.
Thursday January 21, 7:30pm
Aladdin Theatre
3017 SE Milwaukee Ave, Portland, Oregon
Tickets $30. Available from Ticketmaster and by phone at 503-234-9694.

**All proceeds, including Ticketmaster fees, will be
donated to the Mercy Corps relief efforts in Haiti**

If you are unable to join us please visit mercycorps.org to donate.

Platinum in Greece!

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:32:18 +0000

Splendor In The Grass has just been certified platinum in Greece!
Thank you Greece, we’re flattered!

Splendor in the Grass Vinyl Is Finally Here!

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:36:16 +0000

After many manufacturing setbacks the Splendor In the Grass vinyl is finally here! It’s a gorgeous 180 gram Double Vinyl LP. Order yours now and it will be shipped directly to you by the beautiful Corrina Repp. Visit the Pink Martini Store to order yours now.

Mondomix Interview

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:48:41 +0000

While mixing Spledor in the Grass in Paris bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale and producer Alex Marashian spoke with the French magazine Mondomix…

Découvrez Découvrez Mondomix.com, le magazine des Musiques et Cultures dans le Monde!

Holiday Table Setting Made Easy featuring Thomas Lauderdale

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Do you need help setting a fun and festive table this holiday season? Well Pink Martini bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale can help…

Pink Martini Presents:
Holiday Table Setting Made Easy
featuring Thomas Lauderdale

Listen Pink Martini’s New Year’s Eve 2008 Concert on NPR

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:03:59 +0000

Last year we performed New Year’s Eve Concerts in Los Angeles at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The shows were fantastic and broadcast live on NPR. To prepare for this year’s celebration (we’ll be playing in Portland) you can listen to last year’s concert at NPR.org

Pink Martini on WNYC Soundcheck

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:01:35 +0000

While in New York last week we stopped by WNYC to perform on the acclaimed daily music show Soundcheck. You can listen to the performance and interview with host John Schaefer below.