Purple Bee is a sanctuary for creativity. A hippy-hillbilly-Polish music paradise. For bands - It’s a retreat from the normal club scene and a platform to make honest music for attentive ears. It’s a place to cross-pollinate with other bands and songwriters. It’s a place where they can remember the reason they started playing music. Purple Bee is a professional recording studio and live video production soundstage - run completely by volunteers. We call these volunteers The Purple Bee Crew - a loose collective of musicians, engineers, artists, and one-of-a-kind personalities - all combining talents to make something real - something bigger than the sum of its parts. The amazing bands and artists that make the pilgrimage to Purple Bee are also volunteers- they are partners in this pursuit of creativity and passion. We will help them present the fruits of this pursuit. We will record, produce, edit and present their music online at purplebee.org for the rest of the world to discover.Tumblr (3.0; @purplebee)http://purplebee.org/<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3NKKcGLEQLU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Emilie & Russell Clepper live from the Crow Bar on January 11th, 2012 - it was great to see them sharing the stage in ATX - been too long!</p>http://purplebee.org/post/16569658648http://purplebee.org/post/16569658648Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:14:34 -0600videoemilierussellclepper<div> <div><img align="middle" height="640" src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1305/images/www/purplebeetumblr/postimages/talkingheadshoot2012-14x14-v1-640.gif" width="640"/></div> <div><br/><br/><div><a href="http://www.antones.net/event/88067/" target="_blank"><span class="il">PURPLE</span> <span class="il">BEE</span> PRESENTS TALKING HEADS HOOT 2012</a><br/>VENUE: ANTONE’S<br/>DATE: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th, 2012<br/>TIME: 9:30PM</div> <div>ADMISSION: <a href="http://ticketf.ly/wQMXkN" target="_blank">$10 in advance</a>, $12 at the door</div> <div></div> <p><em>The Talking Heads disbanded in 1991 leaving behind a mountain of classic material. In February of 2011 the <a href="http://purplebee.org/" target="_blank"><span class="il">Purple</span> <span class="il">Bee</span></a> Crew of musicians united to honor the legendary band by performing a night of classic music lifted from the Talking Heads huge catalog.  The now closed Momo’s Nightclub was standing room only as Austin turned out en masse, filling the dance floor and singing along to the classics.</em></p> <div> <p><strong>The <span class="il">Purple</span> <span class="il">Bee</span> Crew </strong>is proud to announce the 2nd Annual <strong>Talking Heads Hoot Night</strong> with a move to the more spacious <strong>Antone’s Nightclub</strong>.  Members of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Jabarvy" target="_blank">Jabarvy</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thetrimaustin" target="_blank">The Trim</a>, <a href="http://www.movingmatter.com/" target="_blank">Moving Matter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emilie-Clepper/124080944274059" target="_blank">Emilie Clepper</a> and <a href="http://www.groovinground.com/" target="_blank">Groovin Ground</a> will offer their takes on everything from the early four-piece art-punk of songs like ‘Artists Only’ and ‘Love/Building on Fire’ to the big band arrangements of Stop Making Sense with stops for everything in between.  There will be plenty of energy in the room, spectacular lights, booty shaking, and some excellent surprise guest artists.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><span>Admission is $10 in advance at </span><a href="http://ticketf.ly/wQMXkN" target="_blank">TicketFly</a><span>, $12 at the door or $6 if you show your stamp from the previous Bob Schneider show. We hope that you will join us and help spread the word about this event.</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/88067?utm_source=fb1&utm_medium=amp" target="_blank">Advance Tickets</a>  |  <a href="http://do512.com/event/2012/02/18/talking-heads-hoot-night-with-moving-matter-the-trim-jabarvy" target="_blank">Do512 Event Page</a>  |  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/306425679399783/?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook Event Page</a></p>http://purplebee.org/post/16528294523http://purplebee.org/post/16528294523Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:59:00 -0600eventcrewjabarvytrimebozEmilie ClepperAustinupcoming<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly27d5d8aF1qzbsz8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Trebelmakers did a live taping at Purple Bee Studios on January 16th, 2012.</p> <p>[photo by LBOZ]</p>http://purplebee.org/post/16124507932http://purplebee.org/post/16124507932Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:58:00 -0600russell cleppertrebelmakersliverecording<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32187804" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><div class="caption"> <p>La Guerrilla performing “Los Besos” live at the 5th Annual GREGOFEST at Purple Bee Studios in Lockhart, TX.</p> <p><a href="http://www.laguerrillamusic.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.laguerrillamusic.com" target="_blank">www.laguerrillamusic.com</a></a></p> </div>http://purplebee.org/post/14819236795http://purplebee.org/post/14819236795Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:46:20 -0600gregofestliveconcertla guerrilla<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32160472" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>La Guerrilla performing “High” > “World Party One” live at the 5th Annual GREGOFEST at Purple Bee Studios in Lockhart, TX.</p> <p><a href="http://www.laguerrillamusic.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.laguerrillamusic.com" target="_blank">www.laguerrillamusic.com</a></a></p>http://purplebee.org/post/13227781030http://purplebee.org/post/13227781030Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:11:00 -0600gregofestla guerillaliveconcertvideo<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32234857" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Opposite Day performing “Hydro” at the 5th Annual GREGOFEST at Purple Bee Studios in Lockhart, TX. oppositeday.com</p>http://purplebee.org/post/12918741374http://purplebee.org/post/12918741374Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:35:53 -0600livemusicgregofestopposite dayconcert<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32232581" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://oppositeday.com" target="_blank">Opposite Day</a> performing “Mandukhai” live at the 5th Annual GREGOFEST at Purple Bee Studios in Lockhart, TX.</p>http://purplebee.org/post/12899637573http://purplebee.org/post/12899637573Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:28:00 -0600oppositedaygregofestvideoliveconcerttriopowerguitarrock<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/26996991" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Joshua Joseph - Live at AIRSHP - Greater Than The Sum</strong></p> <p>Here’s a fresh original from <a target="_blank" href="http://movingmatter.weebly.com/">Moving Matter’s</a> Josh Pearson, now performing under his solo moniker <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.joshuajoseph.net">Joshua Joseph</a></strong>….this video was shot and produced by the Boz Bros at the <a target="_blank" href="http://airshp.com/">AIRSHP</a> War Room on July 27th, 2011….Enjoy!</p>http://purplebee.org/post/8181100228http://purplebee.org/post/8181100228Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:22:54 -0500moving mattermusicvideoacousticvimeojosh pearsonjoshua josephlive music<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/8176771170/tumblr_lp20c5YdXI1qzbsz8&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>Jason Molin - Un Momento Perfecto (rough mix)</strong></p> <p class="p1">Here’s a brand new track from our man <a href="http://jasonmolin.net/songs/" target="_blank"><span class="s1"><strong>Jason Molin</strong></span></a> - you may remember his breezy poolside set from this year’s Gregofest.  He’s been self-leaking tracks from his upcoming album FOK DUB, a we are digging every one of them.</p> <p class="p1"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/jasonmolin" target="_blank">He tweets </a>of this rough mix, “Now with upright bass, redone guitar, and piano thru tape loop…(still needs sax).”</p></p>http://purplebee.org/post/8176771170http://purplebee.org/post/8176771170Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:24:00 -0500musicmp3jasonmolincrewdownloadleakroughmixbossanova<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25867787" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Here’s the first of many <strong>Gregofest 2011 HD videos</strong> we’ll be rolling out soon - Austin’s own <a target="_blank" href="http://oppositeday.com/">Opposite Day</a> playing “Carrots!”, an instrumental track off their new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oppositeday5">Mandukhai EP</a>. Enjoy!</p>http://purplebee.org/post/7386537569http://purplebee.org/post/7386537569Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:56:01 -0500gregofest2011hdlive musicopposite dayvideogregofest<iframe width="400" height="243" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sgmvOf8uT84?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Won’t you please help fund our good friend <a target="_blank" href="http://www.parkerainsworth.com/parkerainsworthhome.html">Parker Ainsworth</a>’s New EP Leave on the Lights?</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.indiegogo.com/parkerainsworth-leaveonthelights">Donation Page Here ></a></p>http://purplebee.org/post/6801842746http://purplebee.org/post/6801842746Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:57:31 -0500friendscrewlinkfundvideo<p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.republictequila.com/">Republic Tequila</a> DUNK TANK was tons of fun at this year’s GREGOFEST.  We’d like to thank Tom, Theresa, Chantz and the whole Republic gang for their creativity, generosity, and <em>most of all</em> their <strong>excellent tequila.</strong>  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com//photos/dboz/sets/72157627006098452/show/">More photos here></a>.</p> <p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5232/5836757188_43751a2471_z.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></p> <p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/5852583163_6ab8efbcda_z.jpg" width="600" height="400"/></p>http://purplebee.org/post/6725842313http://purplebee.org/post/6725842313Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:37:00 -0500photogregofest2011gregofestsponsor<p> <object width="600" height="500"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fdboz%2Fsets%2F72157626969079032%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fdboz%2Fsets%2F72157626969079032%2F&set_id=72157626969079032&jump_to="><param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=104087"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=104087" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fdboz%2Fsets%2F72157626969079032%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fdboz%2Fsets%2F72157626969079032%2F&set_id=72157626969079032&jump_to=" width="600" height="500"></embed></object> </p>http://purplebee.org/post/6724787087http://purplebee.org/post/6724787087Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:58:00 -0500photosgregofest2011flickrevent<p><img height="400" width="600" src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1305/images/www/purplebeetumblr/gfest2011-thanks.jpg"/></p> <p>To all who took part in GregoFest #5 - A BIG THANK YOU!  We think it was by far the best G-fest yet.  Huge props to our sponsors for their meaningful contributions-<a href="http://www.republictequila.com/" target="_blank">Republic Tequila</a>, <a href="http://www.deepeddyvodka.com/" target="_blank">Deep Eddy Vodka</a>, <a href="http://www.lavastudios.net/" target="_blank">Lava Studios</a>, <a href="http://www.airshp.com" target="_blank">AIRSHP</a>, <a href="http://ilioslighting.com/" target="_blank">ILIOS Lighting</a>.  More props to the amazing musicians who donated their talents for this cause.  And, last but not least, thanks to the whole <strong>Purple Bee Crew </strong>- that’s you all -  for your support.  Look out for Gregofest pics & videos very soon. NIGH!!</p>http://purplebee.org/post/6535518560http://purplebee.org/post/6535518560Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:07:48 -0500gregogregofest2011news<p>GREGOFEST 2011 is fast approaching…If you wanna attend, here’s the deal: </p> <p><strong>You must RSVP online before June 8th.  Just visit <a target="_blank" href="http://Gregofest.Purplebee.org">Gregofest.Purplebee.org</a> to RSVP & pay any amount you can afford, as little as $1.  More generous supporters will be rewarded with exclusive perks.</strong></p> <p>All funds go directly to PurpleBee.org.  Our mission: turn-on the world to some amazing music that may otherwise go unheard.  It’s a volunteer-run music venue, recording studio and online outlet for our friends’ music to be discovered. All future Purple Bee releases will be available online for FREE.  We think it’s a worthy cause.  We hope you agree.</p> <p>Looking forward to an amazing party with all our friends! Thanks for supporting this little dream of ours!</p> <p>—Evan</p>http://purplebee.org/post/5771036975http://purplebee.org/post/5771036975Mon, 23 May 2011 12:21:00 -0500gregofestgregofest2011newsdonationsinfopartyevent<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/5570136138/tumblr_llbu6u8sOX1qzbsz8&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><br/>Myself - By Govinda</p> <p>Govinda is a Purple Bee Favorite and GregoFest alum  ( Shane headlined Gregofest 2008) Here’s a killer track from the new record, <a target="_blank" href="http://govindamusic.com/universal-on-switch/">Universal On Switch </a></p>http://purplebee.org/post/5570136138http://purplebee.org/post/5570136138Tue, 17 May 2011 01:32:00 -0500musicaudiogovindaelectronictrackpromo<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/5569874884/tumblr_llbtelU3Uw1qzbsz8&color=FFFFFF&logo=soundcloud" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p><em><strong>Substance</strong></em> by Purple Bee’s Own </p> <h2><span class="user tiny"><a href="http://soundcloud.com/big-mike-pereida" target="_blank">Big Mike Pereida</a></span></h2>http://purplebee.org/post/5569874884http://purplebee.org/post/5569874884Tue, 17 May 2011 01:15:57 -0500audioBig Mikeraptrackstudio<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkpvhiXuwN1qzbsz8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>TOUR ALERT!<br/>This May, The Purple Bee Crew returns to beautiful Big Bend for a special tour featuring the music of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mopair.com/home.php">Mo Pair</a> (fresh outta college in Oklahoma!) and the Ugi Moox, including Eboz, Dboz, Grego and more.  These should be very interesting shows.  Please spread the word!</p> <p>Fri May 20 • Terlingua, TX • at <a target="_blank" href="http://lakiva.net/">La Kiva<br/></a><span>Sat May 21 • Terlingua, TX • at <a target="_blank" href="http://starlighttheatre.com/">Starlight Theater </a><br/>Sun May 22 • Marfa, TX • at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.padresmarfa.com/">Padre’s</a> </span></p>http://purplebee.org/post/5214975453http://purplebee.org/post/5214975453Thu, 05 May 2011 04:53:42 -0500posterbigbendmo pairugi mooxtoureventeboz<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14598176?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=412ce6" width="400" height="264" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Atash - from GregoFest 2010</p>http://purplebee.org/post/5138013984http://purplebee.org/post/5138013984Mon, 02 May 2011 14:18:58 -0500atashgregofestvideo2010<iframe frameborder="0" height="410px" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2035579744/kevin/widget/video.html" width="500px"></iframe><br/><br/><p>amazing project. amazing music. amazing person. please support Kevin!</p>http://purplebee.org/post/4800784488http://purplebee.org/post/4800784488Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:14:00 -0500kevinkevin gantkickstarterfundvideo