Good to see all your faces at our last Paradise show in October.....it was a fun night and and a great set made by Death Incarnate-who was a fun hang backstage after the show. If you weren't there, (courtesy of Bill B) you can hear it here: BAM!!!
Limted Edition DL 12" Vinyl
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If you didn't have a chance to pick-up the Dear Leader + Taxpayer EP on CD,, you can now get the 12" vinyl (and CD) at Newbury Comics -and they'll ship to Belgium - by going here
"Radar" is nominated for "Best Local Song of the Year" at the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Music Awards. We're not very competetive-but we are flattered, so if you can, please take a minute vote for Dear Leader here VOTE!!!.
TSD Announcement!
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It's official The Sheila Divine will reunite with their original line-up (Shawn Sears, Jim Gilbert, and Aaron Perrino) on Friday, December 28th and Saturday 29th at The Paradise Rock Club. Playing both nights will be my former band, Orbit-contemporaries of TSD. If you were wondering, we did ask both Tugboat Annie (Jon's former band) and Cheerleadr (Wills former band) to play - but they could not make it happen this time around.
The night is called, Party Like It's 1999 - cause this night is similar to a bill both bands played together in '99 and we thought it sounded cool. WFNX is sponsoring these shows-so these shows will sell-out. You can pick-up tickets here TICKETS!!!
Oh '08!
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Look for a new EP/maxi single of the song "Empty Chair" to be release in digital form only sometime in February of '08. This release will feature a remix version of "Empty Chair" as well as a few B-sides. Upon this release, look for the band to book some shows either in Boston or in in the lowlands sometime in the spring. In the meantime, we're going to enjoy the holidays with our famlies and then start working on some new songs.
That's All Folks!
Dear Leader/Lunch Records
Ps-Oh yeah, since my external hard drive ate everyone's email addys, if you want to join the "new & improved" Dear Leader email list-please drop me a line with DL LIST in the subject line to: Paul@lunchrecords.com. Thanks.
Oct 09 07: Back from Belgium
Sep 18 07: Lookout Lowlands - Here Comes the Leader
Hey Everyone,
I never make any posts, but I lost many of your email addresses due to a computer snafu. So I thought I make a post here and then ask if you like to be on the Dear Leader list, please send an email to info@lunchrecords.com.
Thanks, and hope to see all of you in the next month with these shows in Belgium and Boston.
Cheers,
-Paul Buckley
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New Shows in the Benelux - Fall 07 European Dates
Oct. 5 Hasselt, Belgium Muziek-O-Droom
Oct. 6 Ternat, Belgium Rock Ternat Festival
Oct. 6 Antwerpen, Belgium Petrol Club
Oct. 7 Amsterdam, Holland Paradiso
New Recordings: Dear Leader + Taxpayer Split E.P. out now
The Dear Leader-Taxpayer split E.P. is now available for purchase to everyone on both sides of the pond at Newbury Comics at Newbury Comics
Look the a 12" vinyl version to be out in October.
All Request Dear Leader Show at Paradise (10.26.07)
OK, we recorded enough songs now that we need your help to make set lists. Email us your favorite 15 song Dear Leader set-list. If we think your set rocks, we'll play it in it's entirity on Friday, October 26, at the Paradise and give you 4 tickets to the next Dear Leader show of your choice and an invite to come back stage for some post-show cocktails. So send you set-lists now to info@lunchrecords.com. Good luck!
Tickets to the Friday, October 26 Dear Leader show at The Paradise show are available now at LIVE NATION
Sep 06 07: New Video
Jul 09 07: Dear Leader: From the High Seas to the Lowlands!
NEW MUSIC:
* Dear Leader /Taxpayer split EP: four new songs from Dear Leader and four new songs from Taxpayer. The split EP will come out on Lunch Records on Tuesday, August 14 in three different configurations, 12" limited edition vinyl (100 copies only), digi-pack CD (avaliable at Newbury Comics), and as a digital download (available on iTunes & Emusic).
NEW on iTUNES:
*The Nightmare Alleys single just hit iTUNES. This digital-only single includes the B-Side "Be Sweet By My Side"
*Also for all you Sheila Divine fans, Lunch Records has just released TSD's first (demo) EP The Sheila Divine and the band's final full length album Where have All My Countrymen Gone available now on iTunes.
Jul 02 07: Blog Me Amadeus
Jun 13 07: Rock and Roll Noise Pollution
Apr 27 07: Belgium People: DEAR LEADER releases new album "THE ALARMIST" through MTC Records this Monday....
DEAR LEADER releases new album THE ALARMIST through MTC Records this Monday....
Look for us in Belgium this September.
Apr 12 07: Everyone Looks Better in the Dark
It's been quite a while since the last post so I guess I need to fill you all in on what's been going on.
We just finished a new EP this week with Paul Q Kolderie that will be released on vinyl sometime soon.
It might be a split LP with Taxpayer but we are fighting with their lawyers about who gets side A.
The songs on the EP are: Battlescars, Everyone looks better in the dark, We are Paralyzed, and I want to feel the way I did before.
We are playing the Paradise on Saturday June 16th with The Information.
We are also playing a booze cruise sometime in July.
That is all for now...
Feb 21 07: SIN E IS NOT OKAY
They cancelled our show on March 2nd because they over booked it. What is it with NYC clubs that makes it so hard to schedule a time slot? We are looking to booking another show so I guess stay tuned.
Feb 02 07: The Hunger Force has been sprung from their cages
Next Friday (Feb. 9th) Dear Leader will be riding through the mansions of glory aka The Paradise with our friends Taxpayer and Hallelujah the Hills.
DL is making a pilgrimage to New York City on March 2nd to play the almost defunct Sin E club. We are playing early (8pm) so we can have a fabulous dinner and drink barolo til the break of dawn. I'd love to see my favorite NYC peeps like those Morning Theft guys, Diane, Kaarin,DDYW Crew, my step sister, and many others who shall not be named.
Dear Leader's "The Alarmist" has now gone copper, and to celebrate we have sent the album to College Stations around the country. (This week we were #124 on the CMJ charts..)
Next month we are also going into the studio to record a new single tentively titled "I look good in Helvetica"
Jan 09 07: Get into the groove
Japan, you make me smile...
Dec 07 06: Bands are the new blogs
I really love this video by Kasabian. I think its brilliantly done and also has a nice "These are dangerous times" vibe to it.
This video is maybe not safe for work, but its pretty funny.
Here's this week's Poll.
Nov 30 06: Video From The Paradise
Here is some Video of the last Paradise show shot by Artie. Visit his Myspace page to see more..
A new day has come and six years of fake Christian Values and World Domination through force has possibly come to an end. It's time for the Democrats to step up and make America the beacon of hope and good will again. It appears Dear Leader will have to change its tune and write the rally cries of the heartbroken and disenfranchised now that Power, Corruption, and Lies has been quelled for the time being.
I'm looking forward to the rock show tomorrow at The Paradise..
I hope to see all of you as we celebrate a new direction..
GET CIVIL---------------DL
Oct 27 06: The Alarmist CD Release Party
Hello Everyone,
The Alarmist is being pressed and should be ready for November 10th at the Paradise.
Just got back from a very successful trip to Belgium.Probably the most fun we've had playing in a long time. Despite the airlines or terrorists kidnapping our guitars for a while, Will's choice of friends (see the "gay" marktrock interview for that one) and one of the scariest turbulent flights home; Dear Leader got to play alot of new material from our upcoming release. Our livers thank all those Duvel chugging Belgians who came out to the shows.
Dear Leader is playing at TT the Bears on Friday September 15th. Those planning on attending should buy their tickets soon because this show is going to be crazy.
Playing with us is this year's Rumble Winners Campaign for Real Time and New Idea Society which is the new band of front man Stephen Brodsky from Cave-In.
May 25 06: We are making the backdrop for your binge drinking!!!
Hello Oppressed and Oppressors,
Entering this summer of discontent your faithful Dear Leader has decided to take some time out from the campaign trail to finish one of the greatest undertakings in the history of mankind. Working with our Minister of Sound Paul Q Kolderie we will work tirelessly to secure our place in the hearts and minds of you kind and gentle folk. We will return in the fall with a clear message of love and prosperity that will fill the emptiness that our time away has created.
Be Safe
DL
Mar 15 06: Dude, Where's my Album?
The new album is still an on going process as we write and rehearse more songs. Where "All I Ever Wanted was Tonight" was fueled by political rage and fear this new album is being guided by life and death. We are about half way there, but are still searching for a few special songs to make this album something special.
We are headed to the lands of Weed and Fries next month in our on going quest to become stars of the Benelux. Check out the shows page for more details.
Top MP3 Player spins:
Neko Case "Fox Confessor Brings The Flood"-Hauntingly Beautiful Voice, Great songs
Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Show your Bones"
Luciano Pavoratti"The Essential"
Feb 20 06: Welcome Home Mr. Dear Leader
Belgium was a success with two great shows and lots of old friends in attendance. Thank you to all those who came out!!! Special thanks to Gino for the GIGANTIC bottle of beer..
Jan 20 06: Dear Leader will never change this website
but we will see you in Belgium in Feb and
Boston in April.
Check the tour page for info.
Check and mate.
Sep 29 05: BMA's and Benelux
Last Night Dear Leader won Local Indie Album of the Year for "All I Ever Wanted was Tonight" We had a great time at the awards show and I'd like to personally thank Apollo Sunshine and Robby Roadsteamer for the fun times. Sometimes you forget that Boston has a great music scene and its always nice to hang out and chat with other bands.
We are also happy to announce that Dear Leader has finally signed with a record label in Benelux. We will be officially releasing "All I Ever Wanted" on the fantastic PLAY IT AGAIN SAM label.
Look for a Dear Leader tour in Belgium and Holland this winter.
Sep 12 05: I got Radar
Thanks to everyone who came out this weekend for the shows.
We really had fun playing the new material and your enthusiasm made it even better.
My voice is completely shot today as I try to rebound from that amazing performance of "I'm a Believer"
We are going back into the studio now to continue working on the yet to be titled new album.
The next show will be at The Paradise in November.
Sep 08 05: Dear Leader Live in Person
Dont Forget: This Friday and Saturday we will be performing at TT the Bears.
Friday, September 9th
Dear Leader 12:30
The Unbusted 11:30
The Go Station 10:30
Dylan and the Movies 9:30
Saturday, September 10th
Dear Leader 12:30
Emergency Music 11:30
The Sterns 10:30
Dan Cray 9:30
DL just finished the basic tracks to six new songs for the next record:
Titles include:
Nightmare Alleys
Empty Chair
Every man will be clearly seen
Be sweet by my side
The Comeback
Labor On
Aug 21 05: We are back from exile....
After a productive summer writing new material, Dear Leader will head into the studio with Paul Q Kolderie for the follow up to "All I ever wanted was tonight".
I just got back from Belgium where I performed with Antwerp's finest Arsenal. We performed at two festivals which were packed to the gills with crazy Belgians. It was a remarkable trip, and I hope to get Dear Leader into the mix soon. Check out photos here...
Tracks Rocking the MP3 Player this month:
Elvis Presley "An American Trilogy"
Arcade Fire "Cold Wind"
The Submarines "Clouds"
Caesars "Spirit"
Clap your Hands and Say Yeah! "The skin of my yellow country teeth"
Death Cab for Cutie "Brothers on a Hotel Bed"
Youth Group "Shadowlands"
Jun 12 05: Summer Vacation
Thanks to FNX and everyone who attended Tuesdays Best Music Poll.
Dear Leader is taking a break over the summer to write the next album which is starting to take shape as we speak.
In the Meantime I'll be playing some solo shows this summer:
This Monday I'll be playing the Tir Na Nog in Somerville with Jay Marsh from Taxpayer.
The show starts around 9:30, its FREE and I'm breaking out a set of old stuff.
I'll also be playing at Great Scott on Sunday,June 26th for The Stairs CD release party. Also on the bill is the awesome band Ho-Ag.
Rocking my IPOD this Month:
Bob Marley-Rasta Revolution
The Hold Steady-Seperation Sunday
Youth Group-Skeleton Jar
Lee Hazelwood-Love and other Crimes
M83-Before the Dawn Heals us
May 20 05: FNX Best Music Poll
June 7th -- Dear Leader with the Futureheads, Dresden Dolls and more -- Avalon
Apr 17 05: Instant Jive
New Dear Leader - Instant Live CD out this Tuesday, April 19th!
Dear Leader's March 5th show at The Paradise was "Captured" and recorded by INSTANT LIVE http://www.instantliveconcerts.com and sold only the night of the show.
Since then, the release has been fully re-mastered with additional digi-pack artwork and is now available for everyone this Tuesday, April 19th at all 26 Newbury Comics locations or buy it now on-line at Newbury Comics.com. http://www.newburycomics.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=103&upc=103-962156N
Also, here is some good news for our friends outside of the US. This is the first Instant Live release that will ship internationally to Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium and Finland.
Here is what Newbury Comics.com had to say about New Dear Leader Live CD:
Dear Leader - Instant Live: Boston, MA 3/5/05 (1CD)
Recorded Live at The Paradise, Boston, MA 3/5/05. Dear Leader know how to
write a modern rock anthem. Or two, or three. In fact, suspended over a wash of ringing guitars, frontman Aaron Perrino's vibrato is effusive, melodic, and indelibly catchy as it passes from pensive whines to full-on screams, reminiscent at times of U2, arguably among the most perennial of rock anthem factories. Rising from the ashes of now-defunct cult-favorites The Sheila Divine (one of the most fiercely followed Boston bands in recent memory), Dear Leader have finally come into their own. What began as Perrino¹s side project in February 2003 has, after an EP and two widely acclaimed full-length releases, become an obsessed-over wall of sonic melancholy. Between full-band versions of previously solo-only songs, covers, and extended versions - including a surprise Motley Crue breakdown and the new song "Connectivity" - the Dear Leader Instant Live disc contains 9 songs or song versions that you can't find on any of their previous albums. Fully remastered, this is one of the best-sounding Instant Live recordings yet.
Dear Leader Instant Live: Track Listing 1: Nation (solo), 2: Young Hearts, 3: Glacier, 4: Resurrection Hill, 5: My Life As A Wrestler, 6: Connectivity, 7: Billion Served, 8: Puritans, 9: Vigorous Cravings 10: There's A Light (Smith's Cover), 11: Corroded Anchor, 12: My Heart is A Ghetto, 13: All I Ever Wanted Was Tonight, 14: Raging Red, 15: Rainbow Connection (Muppets Cover), 16: Ready The Brave 17: A Nation Once Again (Reprise -full band version).
Apr 05 05: London Calling
We got back from LA late last night in what was a fun but liver destroying trip. After countless beers, mexican food, and Bo Bice impersonations I am just getting back to normal. We'd like to thank Cerulean and Under the Influence of Giants for letting us use their gear and Mr. Bill Hochberg for all his hard work..Be sure to check out Mr Claflin's Bling Bling at the next show.
I am playing a Solo show on Wednesday April 6th at 8pm with The Wonder Stuff at The Paradise. I will be playing some new stuff, and some old stuff...
We are close to confirmed for our UK dates in May which will hit London and Manchester.
Sorry to the fans in Belgium as the clubs have denied our attempts at playing there.
We just added two new Boston Dates on May 13th and 14th at TT the Bears.
Tomorrow night we play the famous Troubadour at 8:45pm. The Guest list is stacked with Music Moguls,Actors,and other shady characters. I hear that Pat O'brien is out of rehab and will be attendance.
Dear Leader will also be stopping by West Coast Customs to pick up our new ride....
On April 19th Newbury Comics will be releasing the re-mastered Digipack Instant Live CD.
Buy it here
Thank you to everyone who came to The Paradise last week. (I am so glad we decided to do the show..)It was great seeing some of the old gang in attendance..The Instant Live CD came out really good!! That's saying alot coming from me, as I usually hate listening to live stuff of myself.
Starting this Saturday I'll be resuming my DJ gig at The Independent in Union Square.
I'll be spinning unreleased,rare,and vintage Alternative.
It all kicks off at 10pm...
As of late I've been listening to James Carr's "You've got my mind messed up" and alot of 1970's Elvis Presley. Check out James Carr if you haven't heard him..Some real heartbreaking stuff.....
Feb 28 05: For Best Live Album in a Time of Peril the Nominees are......
I often am told by friends and fans alike that there is never any news on your website. As a struggling band it is sometimes hard to think of items that I would call news worthy. So starting today I am going to make the news section more of a blog.
I'm looking forward to testing my comic material and exposing my lame social life to you all.
This weekend Jon, Will, and I went to Lanes and Games near Alewife. Played a couple games of 10 pin and drank some beers. It was fun to find out that Will is a fierce bowler. He has great form and is quite the competetor.I scored a 130 on my first game and then after several Budweisers a 93.(ouch!!)
After the Big Lebowski, Will and I headed to the Carnige Hall of Karaoke the Courtside Tavern. If you've never been I urge you to check it out..Will performed You were Always on my mind by Willie Nelson which was slightly better than his Ghostbusters performance in NYC.I chickened out for some reason that I can't explain. I can sing my songs but when singing to a backing tape I freak out.
Yesterday for the Oscar's Snoozefest I made a Bobby Flay inspired Honey Lime Pork Tenderloin with spicy Red Lentils. It turned out pretty good with a nice balance between citrus and spice. Is anybody Thirsty? This Kid is awesome...
Feb 01 05: Dear Leader is Fucking Dangerous!!
Thank you Boston for Two Sold Out Shows this past Weekend..
Look for the Dear Leader Article this Sunday, January 23rd in the Boston Globe...
Dec 22 04: Happy Holidays
Thanks to everyone who made 2004 a great year for Dear Leader. Things have really progressed considering we went from the Lizard Lounge to the Paradise in a year..Raging Red is really taking off at FNX and the amount of spins and support they are showing is incredible. All I ever wanted is also selling like hotcakes, and makes the perfect gift or stocking stuffer..(Shameless)
Our next show is Monday January 17th in NYC at Piano's for Gothamist.com's Moveable Hype Show.
Then it's the Two Night stand at TT the Bears on January 28th and 29th. Both bills are amazing with some of Boston's best local acts..
We also are playing The Paradise on March 5th and doing an Instant Live recording...
Season's Greetings,
Aaron
Dec 07 04: We're #1 !!!!
Last night Raging Red was #1 on Paul Driscol's Top 9 at 10 on WFNX...
We'd like to thank all those who came out early last night to the Mercury Lounge.
Lots of interesting things are transpiring and hopefully we'll have more exciting news to report soon.
Dec 07 04: Industry Take Notice
A nice Review and Interview with Aaron at www.someothermagazine.com
This Saturday at The Middle East Downstairs behold the fury known as Dear Leader live in Person at the witching hour of midnight....With The Information, The Static Age, and The Cignal.
Monday, December 6th Dear Leader will be playing its 1st Annual Early Bird Supper Club Concert at the ledgendary Mercury Lounge at 7:30pm. Rumor has it Lindsey Lohan, Rick Rubin, and many other VIP's will be in attendence.
Dear Leader also hope to have a couple Original Christmas songs on the site in the very near future.
Dec 07 04: CD Pick in Boston Globe
CD Pick
Dear Leader
ALL I EVER WANTED WAS TONIGHT
Lunch Records
Following the demise of the Sheila Divine, it would have been easy for lead singer/guitarist Aaron Perrino to simply ape his previous efforts. The beloved Sheilas had amassed a local following that would have gladly followed Perrino through countless reproductions of that band's radio hit, ''Hum." Yet on Dear Leader's first two releases, the full-length ''The Good Times Are Killing Me" and the EP ''War Chords," Perrino went introspective, seemingly choosing texture over volume and largely avoiding the loud-soft dynamic that had defined his previous group. ''All I Ever Wanted Was Tonight" finds Perrino incorporating these efforts with the anthemic quality that defined his earliest work, resulting in the most well-crafted album of his career. The urgency of the opening title track is quickly followed by ''Raging Red," in which Perrino returns to the signature sound that first separated him from the local pack. ''Young Hearts" and ''Puritans" prove the singer has maintained an ability to pen tunes with hooks that immediately cling to the synapses, while the acoustic-driven ''Life Is Full of Disappointments" and the lament ''Nation" demonstrate the increased color in his sonic palette. Dear Leader performs at the Middle East Downstairs tomorrow. Tom Keilty
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