Come celebrate the release of Ann Courtney & The Late Bloomers debut album Crocodile this Saturday, April 25th at NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall… for FREE! Ann & the Bloomers will be taking the stage at 10pm sharp, and, based on their previous shows at Rockwood, we’d highly advise arriving early to make sure you get in on the action!

This is your one and only chance to get your hands on a copy of Crocodile before it hits all your favorite digital store fronts next Tuesday, April 28th (we’ll send you a reminder.  don’t worry).  Get on out, and get on down to one of the best voices and bands in NYC.

Saturday, April 25th @ 10pm sharp!
Rockwood Music Hall
21+, Free Admission (1 drink minimum)

Some Recent Love for Crocodile:

“I’ve listened to “Fading Bruise” about a dozen times now, and it just keeps begging to be replayed.” - The Cynicism Syndicate

“…an incredibly strong debut with enough energy to power a small nuclear plant.” – Collected Sounds

“… a surprising range of styles, bound together by Ann’s voice, which could be described as a uniquely splendid amalgam of Chrissie Hynde, PJ Harvey & Patti Smith, with a Loretta Lynn feel. Crocodile feels like that ‘difficult’ third album – done right.” – How Marvelous (UK music blog)

“Aggressive, Pretenders inspired rock and roll.” - The Midnight Cafe

Listen to an interview with Miss Ann Courtney, April 17th on Ithaca College’s VIC Radio New Music Show. The interview will be on between 4 and 6pm.

To listen, go to www.vicradio.org and hit that big “click to listen” button.

Ann Courtney & The Late Bloomers debut full length “Crocodile” is in stores on April 28th, but you can get your hands on an early copy if (and only if) you can make your way into the doors of Rockwood Music Hall on April 25th for the big release party. Be there!

Ann Courtney & The Late Bloomers are playing Brooklyn’s Union Hall, tonight, March 24th!  The band is on at 10pm sharp following Vanessa Bley.

Union Hall:
702 Union Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
718.638.4400

This just in…  The Pittsburgh boys of Shade are making an impression down under!  Their song “Wide Eyed” will be coming out on a compilation CD from Australian label Rubber Records.  The compilation, called Take Me On The Wildest Spree, is a worldwide look into the resurgence of Shoegaze, put together by Tom Elliot.  For more information check out http://www.rubberrecords.com.au/

Clair’s new 4 song EP The First Year is out and available for FREE now!  The free download is only available for a limited period of two weeks, ending with the big official (and also free) release party on March 5th at NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall.

The First Year features the songs “Close to Home,” “My Heart is a Wandering Ghost,” “Sailor Song,” and a fantastically haunting version of Bikini Kill’s “Outta Me” that breathes a new life into an old favorite – all of which were recorded during the Long Road Home sessions at The Fort with Jim Bentley.

Click here to Download!

Or, if you’d like to support the artists who make this music possible, download from any of your favorite online music stores…  Here are a few options – all for less than $4.

iTunes  |  eMusic  |  Amazon

Join us in welcoming the newest band to the Cougar family, Ann Courtney & The Late Bloomers.

We’re very excited about this band and can’t wait to get their debut album, Crocodile, out and into your hands this April.  Equally influenced by Nice Cave, Chrissie Hynde and PJ Harvey, this is a band to take on all other bands, dark dark pop tunes with brutally sarcastic and entrancing lyrics.  Gotta love it.  Check the shows page for when you can catch the band before the album hits the streets.  More on ACLB very soon!