Long Beach, CA – 09/24/10 – The Library

About last night…

Man, what a fun show we had at the Tiki Bar last night opening up for Manali!  It was so fun to play at such a kick ass venue. The sound was soooo awesome, the band was on fire and the energy was moving! What a night!  I hopped off the stage and my heart was racing.  I can only imagine the rush of a big show.  I have played a few from time to time, but not really with the full band.  I have been a solo acoustic act for so long, it almost seems unbelievable when I get to rock out with the guys.  If I am dreaming, please don’t wake me up.

Costa Mesa – 09/05/10 – Tiki Bar

Labor Day!

This Labor Day R  & R stands for rock and reggae.  The full brigade is coming out to the Tiki Bar this Sunday night with an awesome line up of the best hip hop and reggae around.  The Tiki Bar has it’s own share of history playing host to Sublime and No Doubt back in the day. Just type Tiki Bar into youtube and you can spend plenty of time checking out some of the live music that has gone down there. I am reuniting with an old friend of mine Mic Hempstead and he’s bringing together a line up that is sure to be a good time. Come check us out 9 pm. Come early and stay late~ Why not , it’s labor day!

1700 Placentia  Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Long Beach, CA – 08/28/10 – The Library

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y night!

So for all you folks out there who have mellowed with age a bit, maybe a night of acoustic music at a place called the Library might not be such a bad idea.  It sounds pretty good to me.  I am trying to get connected with the old days when I use to play by myself in coffeehouses, subway cars, and on street corners.  It always feels a little more intimate and spontaneous to do so.  It’s a chance to see where all these songs came from and maybe where they are going. So if you don’t really feel like bangin’ at the club and getting sweaty on the dance floor come on out to the Library, but if you would rather do some shots and get a little crazy, I won’t hold it against ya.

Shhhh..I’m at The Library

Hey all,

Just wanted to let you know that I am playing a local venue on Saturday August 28th.  It’s a cool little spot called The Library in the hip and happening corner of Long Beach on Broadway. The Library is a sweet little place to chill and I always have a good time and a low ket set there.  They also have great drinks and desserts to nosh on , so come on out.  I am having a special guest Solo Pony come out and do a short set as an added bonus. If you want to hear what he is up to check out his myspacepage at www.myspace.com/solopony  He will be doing an acoustic set to mark the next stage in his musical evolution. Not to be missed!

The Library is located at 3412 Broadway, Long Beach CA 90803

Do you You Tube?

Hey there!

Just wanted to let you know that we are now actively on You Tube. We just posted the live performance from the Orange County Fair and are just a click away. The performance was really an exciting one and we were so touched by the people who came out to support us, eat too much and have a good time. Special thanks to Best New Bands.com for the write up on their website and all their love.  So next time it’s 12:30 am and you are trolling You Tube videos search for Christa Mae and the Brigade and check out our live set!

Costa Mesa, CA – 07/18/10 – OC Fair

Who	Christa Mae & The Brigade Live at the OC Fair
When	Sunday, July 18, 2010 6:00pm - All Ages
Where	OC Fair (map) 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 We are really excited to be invited to play at the OC Fair this year. Come on our, grab a corndog and have some summer fun with Christa Mae and The Brigade!!
Other Info	We are really excited to be invited to play at the OC Fair this year. Come on our, grab a corndog and have some summer fun with Christa Mae and The Brigade!! We will be playing on the Meadows stage.

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Fair is Fair

I don’t mean to sound silly , but I am really looking forward to playing the OC Fair this weekend.  This was the fair that I went to as a kid and took those black and white pictures with my friends, hung out, went on throw up rides and caused general mayhem.  I never would have guessed years later that I would have a band and we would be playing up there.  It’s a bit of a crack up.  I also can not believe that it is coming up so soon.  This Sunday is going to be here before you know it. So see if you can’t get away for a night to join us, stay up late and eat cotton candy like you are a kid again, at least that’s what I am going to do…