BAMM.tv Presents: All Smiles

Jim Fairchild has seen views the rest of us can only imagine. Take, for instance, the view from the stage at The Greek Theater, or from the stage at Red Rocks, or from...well, you can fill in the blanks. Whether as the guitarist for Modest Mouse, or during his time with Grandaddy, Fairchild has seen a lot from the elevated stages of Rock & Roll. He's looked out onto the sea of people the rest of us can only occupy.

Today, Fairchild will have the view from the BAMM.tv stage when he streams a live performance as All Smiles. It doesn't get any more basic than this. Just Fairchild and a guitar. BAMM.tv's first introduction to All Smiles came about a year ago when we streamed an All Smiles performance from the offices of Topspin Media. We all walked away impressed, as I'm sure you will today if you tune in. Details are below. By the way, check out the All Smiles website for a free album download.

Who: All Smiles
What: Live video stream from BAMM.tv Studios
When: 3 PM (Pacific)
Where: http://www.bamm.tv/live

BAMM.tv Presents: Adam Haworth Stephens

Let’s just address the elephant in the room right off the bat: Adam Haworth Stephens is a part of Two Gallants, and Two Gallants is a part of Stephens, but neither are defined nor paint the entire picture of the other. Moreover, neither should limit the other. With that said, on September 28, 2010, Saddle Creek Records will release Stephens’ solo effort, We Live On Cliffs. Tonight (9/24), Stephens will give a preview of the new tunes as a part of a video stream and private performance from BAMM.tv studios.

It’s unknown whether the album marks a new direction for Stephens’ songwriting or just a sabbatical from the sparseness for which Two Gallants has gained critical acclaim. Either way, there is much to relish on We Live On Cliffs. Although full, warm, and even at times cozy, a sense of urgency remains at the heart of the songs.

Pre-order We Live On Cliffs, bundles and all, here.

Who: Adam Haworth Stephens
What: video stream performance of We Live On Cliffs
Where: BAMM.tv Studios (San Francisco), streamed on BAMM.tv/live
When: Friday, September 24, 8 PM (PST)