TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES Brings Hanni El Khatib + Bombino to the Santa Monica Pier - STREAM on FILTERMagazine.com!

[Joey Primero]

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The Twilight Concert Series, Presented by Myspace

Fifth Week Featuring Hanni El Khatib and Bombino

Livestream on FILTERMagazine.com Starting at 7pm PST / 10pm EST!

"Pack a picnic and enjoy the sound of the waves crashing as you listen to bands play from the pier." - Foam Magazine



"No visit to Los Angeles is complete without catching a glimpse of this iconic site...With the roller coasters and carnival atmosphere of Pacific Park as your backdrop, spread out on your beach blanket and gaze up at the pier..." - ForbesTravelGuide.com



"Summer in Southern California means plenty of fun under the sun. But when the sun sets, that doesn't mean the fun ends. Santa Monica Pier's 29th annual Twilight Concert series will make sure of it." - LA Daily News



"One of the biggest and best musical offerings under the setting sun and emerging stars..." - LAist.com



"Do yourself a favor and haul your cookies out to the Santa Monica Pier this summer to enjoy one of LA's favorite summer traditions."- LA Music Blog


Los Angeles, CA (August 8, 2013) - The 29th Annual Twilight Concert Series has brought punk rock, R&B, and alternative rock to the Santa Monica Pier, and will continue the season-long festival TONIGHT, August 8th at 7pm with a headlining performance by singer-songwriter Hanni El Khatib with Bombino as support. Be sure to tune in to KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" at 11:15AM PST to hear an appearance from Bombino. If you don't have a radio nearby, you can listen HERE<http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb130808bombino>. This week Myspace will host a .gif photo booth at the pier that will be open to all concert attendees (on a first come, first served basis.) In addition, fans will be able to livestream the event on Myspace<https://myspace.com/twilightconcertseries/live/hanni-el-khatib-live/19> and on FILTERMagazine.com, this week's exclusive streaming partner, starting at 7pm PST / 10pm EST!

San Francisco's own Hanni El Khatib makes the entire history of rebel music something all his own on Head In The Dirt, which was produced by 2013 Grammy Award-winning Producer of the Year, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Hanni recently collaborated with FILTER and Converse for a special segment about finding inspiration in the desert - watch HERE<http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/watch_filter_converse_present_hanni_el_khatib_at_peace_in_the_desert/>. Dan Auerbach also produced Niger native, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Bombino's album Nomad, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Music album chart and iTunes World chart.

The Twilight Concert Series has showcased astounding performers for 12,000+ attendees in the first four weeks of the 2013 festival. KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" host, Jason Bentley called this series "the best program they have ever had." PRESS HERE<http://www.spin.com/gallery/no-age-santa-monica-pier-twilight-concert-series-an-object/> to see photos of No Age rocking out on the pier on SPIN.com and PRESS HERE<http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/meshell-ndegeocello-the-santa-monica-pier-40021228/#1> for a glimpse of Meshell Ndegeocello's performance on LA Weekly.com.

Reflecting Myspace's focus on promoting emerging and established artists, this year's concert series includes an eclectic array of artists ranging from emerging stars such as Nick Waterhouse to Reggae's reigning godfather, Jimmy Cliff. See full lineup below.


TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES FULL SCHEDULE:

  *   July 11: Alternative rock band Surfer Blood<http://www.surferblood.com/surfer-blood-pythons> with Terraplane Sun<http://www.terraplanesun.com/> as support
  *   July 18: Ten-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello<http://www.meshell.com/> with The Record Company<http://therecordcompany.net/> as support
  *   July 25: LA's two-person experimental punk group No Age<http://www.subpop.com/artists/no_age> with support by Tijuana Panthers<http://tijuanapanthers.com/>
  *   August 1: Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd<http://www.xavierrudd.com/>, with support from winner of the Australia Rocks the Pier Opening Act Competition, Nikki Jensen<https://www.facebook.com/NikkiJensenMusic>
  *   August 8: Singer-songwriter Hanni El Khatib<http://hannielkhatib.com/> and Bombino<http://www.cumbancha.com/bombino>
  *   August 15: 80s New Wave by The English Beat<http://englishbeat.net/> with support by Maxwell Smart<https://soundcloud.com/maxwell_auens> and Troup<http://www.troupband.com/>
  *   August 22: LA Native Nick Waterhouse<http://nickwaterhouse.com/> and Boogaloo Assassins<http://www.boogalooassassins.com/>
  *   August 29: New Orleans, LA's Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue<http://www.tromboneshorty.com/#!all> with support by Dustbowl Revival<http://dustbowlrevival.com/>
  *   September 5: Gardens & Villa<http://www.gardensandvilla.com/#7c8/instagram> and Mr. Little Jeans<https://www.facebook.com/mrlittlejeans>
  *   September 12: Reggae music's reigning godfather, Jimmy Cliff<http://www.jimmycliff.com/>, with The Delirians<http://thedelirians.com/> and Ethan Tucker as support

The media partners for this year's Twilight Concert Series are Los Angeles public radio station 89.9 FM KCRW and 98.7 FM L.A.'s Alternative. Feature partner this week is Chilli Beans.

Hanni El Khatib:

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Bombino:

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About the Santa Monica Pier Corporation
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) is a non-profit, public benefit corporation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Santa Monica Pier experience for all visitors.  For more information, visit, http://www.santamonicapier.org

About Chilli Beans
Chilli Beans is Brazil's largest eyewear brand. Founded in 1998 by rock 'n' roller turned entrepreneur Caito Maia, the brand releases 10 new models each week of their own designs as well as exclusive designer collaborations. The company closed 2012 with 550 points of sale worldwide in Brazil, Colombia, Portugal, Angola, Kuwait and the United States. Chilli Beans' first U.S. location opened on Melrose Avenue in 2006. The brand currently has an online shop and 14 retail points in California that encompass brick and morter presence, kiosks, and a mobile pop-up. New openings are slated for New York City and Las Vegas in 2013.

Chilli Beans. Made for Fun.
www.chillibeans.com<http://www.chillibeans.com/>

About Rum & Humble
Rum & Humble has played a key role in presenting some of the world's most celebrated musical talent  (Radiohead, Manu Chao, and the Rolling Stones, to name a few) to Los Angeles audiences for over 20 years, in venues ranging from the Echoplex to the Orpheum Theatre to the Hollywood Bowl.  The company has co-produced the Santa Monica Pier's Twilight Concert Series since 2011.  In addition, Rum & Humble collaborates closely and creatively with artists such as Jackson Browne and Paul Oakenfold as well as with a varied roster of corporate and non-profit clients ranging from KJAZZ Radio to the Conga Room nightclub to the National Geographic Society.

About Spaceland Presents

Spaceland Presents is one of the premier independent club promotion and event companies whose résumé includes early shows by the White Stripes and Arctic Monkeys. Spaceland Presents has long been known as an innovative concert promoter blending unique cultural institutions with live musical performances for audiences to enjoy. Since 2007, Spaceland has been booking "First Fridays" at The Natural History Museum and Saturdays off the 405 at The Getty. Spaceland also produces, KCRW's annual Masquerade Ball, A Sounds Eclectic Evening and Who Shot Rock 'n' Roll. Spaceland Presents is sister company to Los Angeles music venues The Echo / Echoplex and The Regent Theater.

About Myspace
Myspace (myspace.com) is a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Showcasing artists and their work, the site gives people access to 53 million tracks and videos-the world's largest digital music library. With roots in music and social, the platform is built to empower all artists-from musicians and designers to writers and photographers-helping them connect with audiences, collaborators, and partners to achieve their goals. Through an open design, compelling editorial features, and analytics-based recommendations, Myspace fosters a creative community of people who connect around mutual affinity and inspiration for the purpose of shaping, sharing, and discovering what's next.

To download the Myspace app, please visit: http://appstore.com/myspace

Myspace and [cid:image006.gif at 01CE9437.B89ECC90]  are registered trademarks of Myspace LLC.

For More Information on Myspace, please contact:
Neda Azarfar
Myspace
nazarfar at myspace-inc.com<mailto:nazarfar at myspace-inc.com>

Jennie Boddy
PRESS HERE
jennie at pressherepublicity.com<mailto:jennie at pressherepublicity.com>

For More Information on the Twilight Concert Series, please contact:
Gina Schulman
Joey Primero
gina at pressherepublicity.com<mailto:gina at pressherepublicity.com>
joey at pressherepublicity.com<mailto:joey at pressherepublicity.com>

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