21 September 2004
Tascam joins the party!
The Badge are now Tascam endorsed artists. Read about it HERE.
20 September 2004
Release news, tour updates & other recent events in the life of The Badge.
16 songs have now been tracked for future release. Look for The Badge on tour in the UK in October.
More news & updates from The Badge:
Calling Generation Mojo is now available for download on the following sites:
Rahapsody, MusicMatch, DiscLogic, Apple iTunes, Napster, AudioLunchbox, Lindows, Etherstream, Music4Cents, RuleRadio, Sony Connect, QTRnote, EMEPE3, CatchMusic, AliveAudio, Puretracks, Viztas.
Or pick up the CD at Tower Records.
OUT NOW!
The new album "Calling
Generation Mojo" is available now on Detour
Records!
Order it HERE. Or stop by your local independent record shop and ask them to stock it!
What the reviewers are saying...
"At a time when a generation of bands (predominantly defined by the presence of the definite article in their names) are trying to make claims to musical innovation and importance based on a not too dissimilar set of reference points, the Badge are rejoicing in their homage." -- Duncan Travis, CMJ
"With Pete Townsend power chords ripping through the George Harrison sitar-style guitar solos, vocal harmonies, and a backbeat that is total Mod, the badge lives up to their pretensions of stepping into the musical void created by the absence of The Beatles... The songs written by the badge founder Jeff Slate (vocals, bass, organ), as well as partner Marc Teamaker (guitar, vocals, piano), establish the badge as a band worthy of creating thoughtful intelligent musical compositions. These show a maturity not only through lyrics of poetic significance that engage each of us on a human level, but also with arrangements and studio finesse that convey a passion not only to the songs, but the craft as well... Where their first album, "…digital retro…", took the baton and carried on from where The Beatles left off, Calling Generation Mojo is the badge's White Album." -- Gary Vollono, IndepenDisc
"A good collection of songs from a band well worth a look if you like a modern act that takes their inspiration from the 60s... If you like Ocean Colour Scene and Paul Weller, this is well worth considering as a purchase." -- David Walker, Modculture
The CMJ says Calling Generation Mojo "deliver(s) a confident and self-aware call to arms"! Read the review HERE.
Stream the new CD to your desktop via lo-fi (dial-up) or hi-fi (broadband) by clicking the buttons below:
Check out the Diary Page for
up-to-date musings on everything from upcoming releases and
appearances, to session notes and the like.
16 July 2004
****
10 songs have been tracked for a release this fall. The album is tentatively titled **** (4 Stars). Keep checking back for updates on the progress of the songs and live shows in support of its release.
15 June 2004
5 SHOWS IN 4 DAYS!
Jeff & Marc have completed their last acoustic tour of the UK for 2004 this week. Look for the full band at a UK venue near you this Fall. Here's the list of last week's gigs...
Thu, June 10 @ 9 PM - Filthy McNasty's (2 acoustic sets), London
Fri, June 11 @ 9 PM - West One Four, London
Sat, June 12 @ 10 PM - Princess Charlotte, Leicester (supporting The Jamm and the Paul Weller Connexion)
Sun, June 13 @ 6 PM - MkII Maidenhead Mod Alldayer, Maidenhead
Sun, June 13 @ 9:30 PM - 12-Bar Club, London
07 June 2004
Sessions for the third album continue. Five songs have been tracked and three are complete.
In other news, Jeff and Marc leave for another UK acoustic tour this week, playing five shows in four days. This will probably be the last time to see them as a duo, so don't miss it.
22 March 2004
Sessions for the third album by the badge have begun. The band is currently in preproduction, with sessions scheduled to start at the end of this week. Expect a new single for the Summer and a new album before Christmas.
25 February 2004
the badge took London by storm last week, with special acoustic performances at the Borderline on Friday the 20th, and at the 12-Bar Club on Saturday the 21st. They also made a suprise appearance at the Fiddler's Elbow in Camden Town on Sunday the 22nd, drawing a warm response from the crowd of musicians and music lovers in attendance.
13 February 2004
Calling Generation Mojo is now available on the MusicMatch and Rhapsody digital music delivery services. And it'll be coming soon to iTunes, Napster, EMusic, BuyMusic, MusicNet, AudioLunchbox and NetMusic. Join the revolution now!
05 February 2004
London Dates Announced!
Don't miss the badge in London in February - at the Borderline on Friday the 20th at 8:15 PM, and at the 12-Bar Club on Saturday the 21st - and around New York City over the coming months! Stay tuned for more dates.
30 January 2004
2 triumphant shows!
The band plays at NYCs Guitar Center flagship store at Union Square, in a recreation of the famous "rooftop concert" by The Beatles, and follows it up with a rockin' gig at Arlene's Grocery in Little Italy. Look for video and audio coming soon. Here's more...
35th
Anniversary of The Beatles Final Concert Marked
The Badge recreate the band's
final performance from January 30, 1969
New
York, NY - The New York City-based band The
Badge recreated the final live performance of The Beatles
on the thirty-fifth anniversary of the event in splendid fashion last Friday. The concert, at 1 PM on January 30, 2004, took place at the Guitar Center's Union Square store at 14th Street and 5th Avenue, instead of its original outdoor location at Wall Street due to the extreme weather conditions expected in New York City, and drew a large crowd of fan's of both bands, young and old. Look for audio and video of the event, coming soon.
16 January 2004
The band announces that they will recreate the final Beatles performance, known as the "rooftop concert" from Let It Be.
28 December 2003
Sales for "Calling Generation Mojo" are quickly approaching 500!
18 November 2003
"At a time when a generation of bands (predominantly defined by the presence of the definite article in their names) are trying to make claims to musical innovation and importance based on a not too dissimilar set of reference points, the Badge are rejoicing in their homage."
The CMJ says Calling Generation Mojo "deliver(s) a confident and self-aware call to arms"! Read the review HERE.
14 November 2003
Rehearsals continue as the disc flies off the shelf. Look for 2004 tour dates any day now!
31 October 2003
The great badge/Python summit has taken place. Last night (in exchange for a signed setlist for his Town Hall show) Jeff presented Eric Idle with a copy of CGM, which features "All For Love," the tribute to Eric's pal George Harrison. Eric shared some great anecdotes about the late-Beatle and if he's coming to your town you just must catch his "Greedy Bastard Tour."
29 October 2003
The band are currently in rehearsals. They are in talks with several US labels for the Stateside release of "Calling Generation Mojo," which is nearing the 500 mark in sales in just one month!
6 October 2003
Jeff will appear solo tonight at the Songwriter's Showcase at West One Four at 10:15 PM.
4 October 2003
Triumphant! Rocking the house at West One Four. Paul Weller's "Broken Stones" is even featured in the band's encoure tonight.
3 October 2003
The UK tour continues in London today at the River Bar.
1 October 2003
The UK promotional tour begins at the 12-Bar Club in London today.
29 September 2003
"Calling Generation Mojo" is out on Detour Records today!
28 August 2003
A lunchtime session at London's Borderline on October 3rd and a set at WestOneFour on October 6th have been added to the upcoming UK tour.
18 August 2003
The release date for "Calling Generation Mojo" has been set: SEPTEMBER, 29 2003. At the moment of its release the band will be winging its way to England for a brief promotional tour that will include a show at London's 12-Bar Club on October 1st.
The band has also committed to UK tours in February and May 04. The May tour will include two festival shows and an appearance at the Summer resort community of Guernsey. Please stay tuned for further updates.
8 August 2003
LATE NEWS BREAKING... THIS JUST IN... "Calling Generation Mojo", the new CD by the badge, is due in September on Detour Records. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.
18 July 2003
Watch out for dates for the badge's upcoming UK tour, this October 1-6. The band expect to play several shows in London, as well as shows in Liverpool, Newcastle, Brighton, and a few others. Specific dates and venues will be announced shortly, or join the mailing list for e-mail updates.
30 January 2003
Sessions for Calling Generation Mojo included the final tracking on several songs. Completed songs include "It Girl", "All For Love", "Exile" and "Together." Look for preview downloads coming soon!
1 January 2003
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hear the new song "It Girl" from the forthcoming album Calling Generation Mojo at IndepenDisc.
17 September 2002
The licensing of the badge's music for film and television will now be handled by Jonathan Hafter at Big Sounds International. For further information please contact Jonathan at:
Big Sounds International
102 Robinson Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213.385.4339
29 August 2002
Jeff will be making a suprise performance at the IndepenDisc 4th Birthday Bash. He will be performing a solo-acoustic set on a Gibson John Lennon Limited Edition J-160e courtesy of our friends at Gibson Guitars. The show begins at 9 PM, and takes place at
Cafe` 9
250 State Street
New Haven, CT
203-789-8281
28 August 2002
A mod-oriented site with nice things to say about the badge and this site.
15 May 2002
Another great review HERE. Check it out!
2 May 2002
Visit the new stations at MP3.com that are carrying the badge in their playlists. And don't forget to visit the badge while you're there!
29 April 2002
Here's a photo of Jeff performing at the memorial for Raphael Rudd last weekend.
Please click HERE to read Jeff's diary entry about Raphael's death.
5 April 2002
Check out Jeff's new Diary Page for up-to-date musings on everything from upcoming releases and appearances, to session notes and the like.
19 December 2001
Click HERE for a great review of "...digital retro...".
30 November 2001
Click HERE to download Jeff's version of "I Don't Want To Do It."
28 November 2001
SONG TITLES FOR "B2" EMERGE...
In the coming weeks the band will posting new MP3s of their new work-in-progress album. In the meantime, some of the songs you can look forward to hearing are:
- "It Girl"
- "Together"
- "(Reach Out) I'll Be There"
- "To whom it may concern..."
- "Another Different Place"
- "Dawning of a New Day"
The band have also tracked covers of Chuck Berry's "Talkin' 'bout You," ELOs "Telephone Line," the Kinks' "Waterloo Sunset" and numerous Small Faces tunes. A few may find their way onto the final album or may be released as promotional items.
13 June 2001
Visit the "Buttermilk Pancake" station - as well as several others - at mp3.com where the badge have just been added to the playlist.
8 June 2001
The band's download page at mp3.com is now open. Find high quality downloads of your favorite songs here. Check it out!!!
1 June 2001
Check out the new "preview" downloads just added HERE
22 May 2001
The band have added NADY Wireless to its list of artist endorsements. NADY has agreed to supply the badge with the new TCM-1050, vintage style tube microphone.
18 May 2001
Guitar design legend Jerry Jones has agreed to supply the band with a newly minted Master Sitar to put some special final touches on the new CD. Thanks Jerry!
1 May 2001
After a brief hiatus, sessions have resumed on the new CD. Look for "preview" downloads in the coming weeks.
23 January 2001
Jon Spurney recently appeared on "The Tonight Show" as the keyboardist for Jewel. In February Jon will be on tour as guitarist for Susan McKeown and The Chanting House. Look for them in your town!
And don't forget that you can catch Alex out on the road and on your TV with Dido.
5 January 2001
Site relaunch!!!
CD UPDATE - "b2" – the badge's follow-up to the 3,000+ selling indie release "...digital retro..." – is nearly complete. The sounds coming from digital retro studios are more earthy and open than the neo-psychedelic "...digital retro...". "If that was our "Revolver" or "Magical Mystery Tour," said the badge's leader Jeff Slate recently during a break from production, "then this will be our "White Album" or "After The Gold Rush." Fewer frills; a little more varied. Sprawling!"
"b2" is set for a 2001 release and the badge are planning tours of the UK and Japan in support.
1 November 2000
A profile of Jeff Slate is featured in the current - November 2000 - RECORDING MAGAZINE.
20 October 2000
Jeff Slate recently appeared on WKCD-FM in Mystic, CT on the "Franco In The Morning" show. Check back for a download of the interview, coming soon!
20 August 2000
FREE AUDIO FROM the
badge!
Check out the new DOWNLOADS PAGE
to hear MP3s of the songs from "...digital retro..."
and a preview track - entitled "To Whom It May Concern..."
- from the badge's next CD. Or listen to a Real Audio sample clip of Watching Rainbows or Guthrie Palace, from "...digital
retro...", courtesy of IndepenDisc.com
15 July 2000
The band is now officially endorsed by Gibson/Epiphone and Johnson Amps!
13 June 2000
On Monday, June 12, 2000,
the badge offcially received an endorsement deal with
As part of the agreement,
the badge will be supplying a song that will be used
internationally as a "read only" demo in the new VF-08
hard disk recorder.
The band will also be
recording their next album exclusively on FOSTEX equipment, specifically the new VF-16 16-track
hard disk recorder.
Read the press
release here.
May 2000
www.digitalretro.com launched!
