May 2013
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CLASH MAGAZINE: Live Review of Bosnian Rainbows -...
The word “supergroup” can be a tricky term. It’s one of those words that has a habit of raising expectations, and that’s not always a good thing. Bosnian Rainbows are certainly an act who fit firmly into the supergroup category, made up of former The Mars Volta members Omar Rodríguez-López and Deantoni Parks, plus Le Butcherettes vocalist Teri Gender Bender, and...
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Bosnian Rainbows announce more US dates and EU...
Bosnian Rainbows have just announced more US shows and some more European & South American festival plays in support of their upcoming debut album release on June 25, 2013 on Sargent House and in Europe on Clouds-Hill on June 28th. The album is now available for Pre-Order on Vinyl, CD and digitally on Itunes in the US and in Europe HERE. SEE ALL BOSNIAN RAINBOWS SHOW DETAILS HERE ...
Rolling Stone interview with Omar Rodriguez Lopez
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is a restless creative force, with endless musical projects as guitarist and producer, his own label and an accelerating sideline as an experimental filmmaker. In the past, he’s walked away from popular bands just to follow his muse into some unexpected directions, but says a brief reunion tour last year with At the Drive-In mattered more to him than many of us will...
April 2013
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Bosnian Rainbows announce more US Shows and New EU...
Bosnian Rainbows continue their non stop touring and will head back out starting on May 6th in Berlin with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs playing some club dates of their own before returning to the United States for Neon Desert Festival in El Paso on May 25th to kick off their Texas shows with Zorch. Newly announced album release shows are in June on the West Coast. Then in August they head back to Europe...
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Rolling Stone premieres Bosnian Rainbows...
After an intense experience with his last project, the Mars Volta, guitarist and vocalist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez returned home to El Paso for some much-needed rest. Instead, he found three like-minded musicians who were ready for a new journey.
Rodriguez-Lopez, Teri Gender Bender (of Le Butcherettes), Deantoni Parks (the Mars Volta’s drummer) and Nicci Kasper created the alt-rock band...
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Bosnian Rainbows add more European shows and...
Bosnian Rainbows have announced even more shows overseas in May two of them with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the rest headlining. They will then fly back to El Paso to play at this years Neon Desert Festival on May 25th with three more Texas shows around it. Upcoming tour announcements will include their USA West Coast and East Coast tour in June/July in support of their album release on June 25th as...
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Bosnian Rainbows head to Europe for shows in May...
Bosnian Rainbows will be playing some shows overseas in May with Yeah Yeah Yeahs and a few headlining club shows of their own (details to be announced soon). They will then fly back to El Paso to play at this years Neon Desert Festival on May 25th with some club dates after that. More shows will be announced soon in the US, South America and Europe. SEE ALL SHOW DETAILS & UPDATES HERE...
March 2013
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Teri Gender Bender announces second pressing of...
Teresa Suarez aka Teri Gender Bender the band leader and lyricist of Le Butcherettes and singer and lyricist of Bosnian Rainbows is also a published Poet. She will be going to Mexico in late April to celebrate the second pressing of her book of poems entitled “The Missing Carcass” with two Porrua Book signings - details below.
April 26th @ Porrua (Mariano Otero) Guadalajara at...
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Bosnian Rainbows album out on June 25, 2013
The debut, self titled album by Bosnian Rainbows will be released in North America on June 25, 2013 by Sargent House and on June 28, 2013 in Europe by Clouds Hill Records . The band will be touring in Europe, South America and the United States starting in May. Full tour dates to be announced. Already announced shows posted HERE.
1. Eli 2. Worthless 3. Dig Right In Me 4. The Eye...
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MTV IGGY: Feature Bosnian Rainbows Interview from...
Bosnian Rainbows is a strange and mysterious creature, even as genre-bending indie bands go. Two fifths ex-Mars Volta members, it’s nevertheless a new band, but formed of musicians who have been working with each other in one capacity or another for sometime. Mars Volta leader and guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López and drummer Deantoni Parks are putting that very successful project on hold to play...
Vive Latino 2013 Fan Shot videos
Eli Worthless Dig Right In Cry For You Turtleneck
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Remezcla Day 1 Recap Vive Latino: Bosnian Rainbows
Sweet Jesus, Teri Gender Bender. You stole our heart. First when you came to our tent and along with your very lovely band mates gave us one of our favorite interviews ever. And then when you went all Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees on us during the Bosnian Rainbows set at Escenario Unión Indio. Anyone who’s ever seen this woman perform with her band Le Butcherettes knows that she has...
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COS Rock it out Video Interview with Bosnian...
Rock it Out! Blog recently caught up with Bosnian Rainbows, the new band led by Omar Rodríguez-López and Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes, prior to their show at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago. We spoke about the state of The Mars Volta, the formation of Bosnian Rainbows, and how Teri feels connected to outer space when performing.
Bosnian Rainbows to play Mexico next weekend and...
Bosnian Rainbows head to Mexico next weekend to play at the Vive Latino Festival in Mexico City on March 15th then off to Guadalajara to play with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on March 16th. The band has also just been announced to play in El Paso, TX on May 25th at this years Neon Desert Music Festival. (photo above by Dustin Rabin) SEE ALL SHOW DETAILS HERE Check out some live video of Bosnian...
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Bosnian Rainbows debut LP out on June 25, 2013
Bosnian Rainbows debut self-titled album will be released worldwide on June 25, 2013 on Sargent House and Clouds Hill (Europe) on Vinyl, CD & Digital.
February 2013
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Billboard Interview with Omar Rodriguez Lopez
Even as he gets his latest band, Bosnian Rainbows, up and running, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez says he’s not closing the door on any of his other endeavors — including the now on-ice Mars Volta and even At the Drive-In, which reunited briefly last year for a handful of high-profile festival shows.
“I’m open to anything as long as there’s positivity...
I Paint My Mind interview with Matt Bittman the...
Those familiar with the career of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez have heard about the portable recording systems he has used over the years to create his prolific catalogue of music. We had the opportunity to check in with Bosnian Rainbows, take some photos of their show, and catch up with sound engineer and tour manager, Matt Bittman, to get a better idea of how he dials the band in. After the band left...
Atlanta Times Herald: Bosnian Rainbows tour kicks...
Drummer Parks has Atlanta gig on Friday night 2/15 at Terminal West
Newnan native and accomplished drummer Deantoni Parks has a new gig with a new band.
If you’d like to see — and hear — where Parks’ musical journey has led him, make plans to be at Terminal West music venue in Atlanta on Friday when Bosnian Rainbows, featuring Parks on the drum kit, performs.
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Rolling Stone premieres Turtleneck from the new...
The Mars Volta have split and At the Drive-In’s reunion came and went, but Omar Rodríguez-López has been hard at work with his new group, Bosnian Rainbows. Their new song “Turtle Neck” shimmers with wavy, lush guitars and unhurried percussion before shifting to sprawling textures and morphing tempos. It cuts loose in the second half, turning into a spacey post-hardcore...
NPR MUSIC: Torn Maps Featured
This week, we have the infectious “Torn Maps” from Bosnian Rainbows, a new project featuring Teri Gender Bender (of Le Butcherettes) and Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Deantoni Parks & Nicci Kasper.
January 2013
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Bosnian Rainbows Announce US & Canadian Tour
Bosnian Rainbows will be heading East to play some shows in February 2013. Joining them on all shows as support will be Marriages. BOSNIAN RAINBOWS US / CANADA SHOWS 2013 Feb 15, 2013 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West Feb 16, 2013 - Asheville, NC @ Asheville Music Hall Feb 17, 2013 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar Feb 18, 2013 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church Feb 19, 2013 - New York, NY @...
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ALARM Magazine : Queens of Rock Feature - Teri...
Born and raised in Denver by Mexican and Spanish parents, Teresa Suaréz (known professionally as Teri Gender Bender) has, like many, a bi-cultural identity. Her garage-punk band Le Butcherettes — which began in Guadalajara, Mexico — is a product of that identity, particularly the differences in gender expectations that she has witnessed between the North American neighbors.
Though Suaréz has...
N.M.E. : Bosnian Rainbows' first song - listen...
At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez has unveiled the first track from his new band Bosnian Rainbows. The track is titled ‘Torn Maps’ and you can hear it below Rodriguez-Lopez, who announced in late 2012 that he and At The Drive-In frontman Cedric Bixler had placed The Mars Volta on hiatus, is joined in the new outfit by drummer Deantoni Parks,...
Chicago Concert Goers Top 10 Concerts of 2012 -...
My hearing survived 72 complete sets performed over 33 concert outings this past year. I saw so many great shows that it took some time to rank the best. The top three stand above the crowd. Each could have been listed as No. 1. Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes gave one of the best individual performances I’ve witnessed. Without further ado, here are my top concerts of 2012: 1....
Deantoni Parks performing with John Cale on Jimmy...
Our own Deantoni Parks playing drums for John Cale performing The Velvet Underground’s song “Venus In Furs” from last night’s appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show.
December 2012
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Brooklyn Vegan Feature: Omar Rodriguez Lopez...
Bosnian Rainbows live in Tokyo, Japan earlier this month (photo by Kazumichi Kokei)
Bosnian Rainbows, who used to operate under the title Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group, and who now call the amazing Le Butcherettes vocalist Teri Gender Bender a full-time band member, are set to embark on a 2013 North American tour. That tour will begin in mid-February and will reach the Highline Ballroom on the...
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Stuff (New Zealand) "Finding a new favorite band...
Reviewing gigs is a great thing to do for the moments when you see something special. And you’re there to see it, hear it - and then you (often very quickly) have to get it down in some form. It’s glossed over by people the next day, maybe they think I got it right, maybe they hate me for it - but I’m happy with the amount of frogs I have to kiss for that something special...
Tone Deaf AU: Chat's with Omar Rodriguez Lopez...
Calling in to chat to Omar Rodriquez-Lopez, one expects to be passed from manager to a few other various assistants, put on hold and eventually being connected to the artist.
In this case, the guitarist/actor/director/composer surprisingly answers his own phone with a chirpy “yes, this is Omar.”
Not only does he take his own calls, Rodriguez-Lopez quickly proves himself to be an intense,...
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The Music: Video Interview with Omar & Teri of...
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Bosnian Rainbows to Play Vive Latino 2013 - Mexico...
Vive Latino 2013 has announced its lineup with Morrissey, Underworld and Yeah Yeah Yeahs headlining, with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Japandroids, Tame Impala, and Silversun Pickups and Bosnian Rainbows - the new band of Le Butcherettes frontwoman Teri Gender Bender and The Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez Lopez and Deantoni Parks amongst the acts surrounding the three day lineup,...
Beat Magazine (Australia) Interview with Omar...
“When you’re writing music, you’re really just translating it. You’re tapping into something greater than yourself, much greater than yourself,” opens Omar Rodríguez-López, in what would become an enrapturing discussion of music, its intrinsic relationship to his approach to living, and his ever-evolving persona. “That means it exists with or without you. That’s why I always make the point...
November 2012
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Bosnian Rainbows Live Review from Wellington New...
San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington, NZ on November 27, 2012
Through his work with The Mars Volta and before that as a member of At The Drive-In, two cult acts, innovative guitarist Omar Rodriguez Lopez has built a legion of fans thirsty to hear the sounds that dribble and dart from his instrument.
He has also released close to two dozen solo albums: soundtracks, collaborations and...
Live Video from Fun Fun Fun Fest - Nov 4, 2012
Bosnian Rainbows first 10" Part of the Clouds Hill...
Exclusive: Latin Grammy Winner Carla Morrison with...
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It’s almost too much girl power to handle! Before she went to Las Vegas last week to collect her Latin Grammy Awards (Best Alternative Music Album for Déjenme LLorar and Best Alternative Song for that same title track), Carla Morrison popped into the Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles to record some very special material with friends Nina...
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EL Paso Times Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012 Recap
“El Paso’s own Omar Rodriguez Lopez had the best performance of Fun Fun Fun Fest, in my opinion. At first it seemed the guitar virtuoso would not be able to perform. His van broke down early Friday, prior to his performance that same day. Fortunately, he rescheduled for Sunday on the blue stage, replacing hip-hop icon Rakim.
Under the name Bosnian Rainbows, Rodriguez Lopez, the Mars...
Teri Gender Bender of Bosnian Rainbows duets with...
Special thanks to Carla Morrison and her management & Red Bull Studios for inviting Teri to join this special session. CLICK TO HEAR BOTH TRACKS the other featuring Nina Diaz from Girl In A Coma.
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REMEZCLA: Q&A: Bosnian Rainbows, Musical Chemists...
There’s been some noise lately in the music world surrounding Bosnian Rainbows, the latest group featuring guitarist/producer Omar Rodríguez-López (most notably of The Mars Volta, among many other projects). I say “featuring” and not “led by” because López — who had a reputation as a boricua Benito Mussolini in the recording studio — has taken a smaller yet still important role in the band. He...
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Bosnian Rainbows Live at Fun Fun Fun Fest
Bosnian Rainbows made their debut US Festival performance at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin on November 4, 2012
Show Review: UC Riverside at The Barn
Performing with a unique fusion of metal and rock, the Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Group played on Oct. 31 in the Barn. Tickets were sold out for this highly anticipated performance with people already waiting to enter at 7 p.m. Once the doors opened, the Barn was filled with individuals dressed up in various costumes from a man dressed as a nun to people in kings and queens attire.
Once the group...
FLAB Mag Reviews: Bosnian Rainbows at the...
“Don’t ask me about any other band or whether they’re touring. This is a new band and it’s what we’re concentrating on now.” — Omar Rodriguez Lopez paraphrased
The Troubadour seems to have once again taken on a Cape Canaveral-like character for Omar Rodriguez Lopez. Nearly ten years ago, it served as a celebratory launching site for his other band, the indefinitely moored The Mars Volta. ...
The Scenestar Live Review: Bosnian Rainbows At The...
OCT. 31 | RIVERSIDE—Hallow’s Eve 2012 was the backdrop for the upcoming Armageddon, and all our Mayan calendar fears become apparent as headlines of whole cities being destroyed by hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes were all over the media airwaves. If there was one place you could choose to be at the end of the world, how many would choose to have Omar Rodriguez-Lopez be the...
