Blaxican Records: News

HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!

There are only 24 days left to raise money for our new album, "Thick Skin, Hard Head." Please help by pledging and/or telling your friends about us!

Everyone who pledges at least $5, gets a download of "Homebrew: The Bootleg EP," featuring 5 demo tracks from the new album. To hear the titular song, head over to our Facebook page and become a fan!

Here's where we'll be this month. Hope to see y'all around!

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Mia Borders @ Tiniest Bar in Texas - 10:30 PM

Tiniest Bar In Texas

817 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

For more information, click here.

 

Saturday, March 19th, 2011 

Mia Borders @ Victory Grill - 8:30 PM

Historic Victory Grill

1104 East 11th St.
Austin, TX 78702

Presented by the Backbeat Foundation. For more information, click here.

 

Friday, March 25th, 2011 

Mia Borders @ Downtown Alive! - 6 PM

Downtown Alive!

Parc Sans Souci
Lafayette, LA 70501

 

Saturday, March 26th, 2011 

Mia Borders @ Oak - 9 PM

Oak Wine Bar & Bistro

8118 Oak St.
New Orleans, LA 70118

To help us produce our next album, please visit our Kickstarter page!

Hey, Peeps!

Our band would like to record our next full-length album – tentatively titled, “Thick Skin, Hard Head” (pretty fitting if you know me) – but we can only do it with your help.  We're raising money for studio time, guest musicians, post-production, and reproduction.  Since we’re an indie band, we don’t have a very big budget to get this done, but we want to make this our best album yet.

Our plan is to record at Festival Studios in Kenner, LA.  It’s the same studio where we recorded our first EP in 2007 (wow, it’s been a while!).  We would like to feature some of New Orleans’ best musicians as we showcase our new music with the hope that we can all bring New Orleans music to more people everywhere.  These new songs will feature our quartet with Nick Hingel on drums, Pablo Gonzalez on bass, Kyle Sclafani on lead guitar, and me on rhythm guitar and lead vocals performing our latest original songs – and maybe even our rendition of Bill Withers’ “Use Me” if we can meet our goal :0).  We will also have a horn section, keys, background vocals, percussion, and strings.

By helping us out, you can get some really cool exclusive gifts like a 5-song EP that includes the versions of songs we use to learn our new material, CDs and DVDs, posters, pictures, show tickets, Mia Borders merchandise, quality time with me and my boys, and lots more.

Please contribute if you can and spread the word to anyone you think may be interested in helping.  Every bit counts and we’ll make it worth your while!

Love & Luck always,
Us

Sorry to say it, peeps, but Mia and the guys won't be playing tonight at The Shed in Ocean Springs, MS. Mia's fighting the flu and is resting up to give you guys an awesome show in Baton Rouge!

Be sure to check them out on Friday, Nov. 12 at The Varsity in Baton Rouge, LA before Better Than Ezra!

"Live at House of Blues New Orleans" is now available from the iTunes Music Store. Download your copy here.

Hey, peeps!! We've been keeping pretty busy and it's getting kind of crazy! We've got a big finale for October and a great start to November, so hopefully, you can catch us around town.

Love & Luck

Us

Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Mia Borders @ Delivering Happiness Bus Tour Party - 5 PM

Girod St. @ Magazine St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

Listen online on WWOZ!

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
Mia Borders @ Oak Wine Bar - 8 PM
Oak Wine Bar & Bistro

8118 Oak St.
New Orleans, LA 70118

Friday, October 29th, 2010
Mia Borders & Margie Perez - 5 PM
French Market

1008 N. Peters St.
New Orleans, LA 70116

Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Mia Borders @ Voodoo - 1 PM
Voodoo Experience

Mia Borders' Voodoo Fest debut! Buy your tickets here.

Friday, November 5th, 2010
Mia Borders @ Oak Wine Bar - 10 PM
Oak Wine Bar & Bistro

8118 Oak St.
New Orleans, LA 70118

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
Mia Borders @ The Shed - 7 PM
The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint

7501 Hwy 57
Ocean Springs, MS 39565

Friday, November 12th, 2010
Better Than Ezra w/ Mia Borders - 9 PM
Varsity Theatre

3353 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Big Sam's Funky Nation w/ Mia Borders - 9 PM
Grant Street Dancehall

Mia Borders warms up the stage for Big Sam's Funky Nation in Lafayette, LA. Buy your tickets here.

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Mia Borders @ Blue Ridge Pride - 6:30 PM
Blue Ridge Pride Festival

Mia Borders headlines Blue Ridge Pride in Asheville, NC.

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
Mia Borders w/ The Sam Fribush Band - 8 PM
The Blind Tiger

The Big Easy hits Greensboro, NC with Mia Borders and the debut of The Sam Fribush Band.

Why, hello there! June was CRAZY! We had so much fun and we owe it all to our wonderful fans! First, we had some really great shows, so thanks to everyone who came out (especially our peeps in Montana!). Second, we finished in first place in our genre on OurStage's "Artist on the Verge" contest. WOW! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to vote and spread the word. It means so much to us and we love you all!

Few things: we posted a new slideshow video on our YouTube page, so you can look at photos of us from this past amazing year while jamming out to "These Roads" from our latest album, "Magnolia Blue." Also, we just heard that Lady Gaga (what a nutter) hit 2 million Twitter followers. Let's give her a run for her money. We're so close - we have 89... :0) ! Lastly, we still have some seriously awesome music for sale at our website and on iTunes! Hit that hotness up!!

Anyways, we hope everyone had a great and safe 4th of July and that you can make it out sometime this month to see us. Here's where we'll be:

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
LEGALPALOOZA! 2nd Annual NOBA YLS Charity Concert - 6 PM
The Parish @ House of Blues

LEGALPALOOZA!: 2nd Annual NOBA YLS Charity Concert for the Legal Aid Bureau, A United Way Partner Agency, Feat: The N'awlins Johnnys, Mia Borders, and Cou-Zan Band in The Parish! Get your tickets here.

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Free Music Fridays! Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes w/ Mia Borders - 10 PM
Tipitina's Uptown

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

9 PM
Chickie Wah Wah

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
10 PM
The Rusty Nail

This past weekend was incredible! We had such a great time playing at The Rusty Nail with Jenn Howard & Crazy McGee, Tipitina's French Quarter with Theresa Andersson, and our debut at Jazz Fest!! We got great reviews from all three shows, so let's keep that momentum going! Spread the word about the music, peeps. We love you all and these great things are happening because of you!!

We'll see you on May 28th at Chickie Wah Wah!

Love & Luck

 

"Magnolia Blue" is here! Buy your copy now!

Hey, peeps! We just wanted to remind you where we'll be for the next couple of weeks. Jazz Fest is here and so is our new album! Be sure to check out both!

Love & Luck,

Us

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

10 PM

Dino's Bar & Grill

1128 Tchoupitoulas Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Tim Reynolds & TR3 w/ Benjy Davis Project plus Mia Borders - 9 PM
Tipitina's French Quarter

233 N. Peters St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 566-7095

Buy your tickets here!

Friday, April 30th, 2010
Mia Borders w/ Jenn Howard & Crazy McGee @ The Rusty Nail - 10 PM
The Rusty Nail

1100 Constance
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-5515

Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Theresa Andersson w/ Mia Borders - 10 PM
Tipitina's French Quarter

233 N. Peters St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 566-7095

Buy your tickets here!

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - 11:25 am
New Orleans Fairgrounds - Gentilly Stage

1751 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70112

Attention all NYC Mia Borders fans (yeah, we know you're out there):

We're headed your way THIS WEEKEND!!! Friday, January 8 we will take the stage at The Bitter End at 9:30p to rock the big apple with a little Southern Fried Soul!

The deets:
Export NOLA 2010
The 2010 presentation of Export NOLA will be held on Friday, January 8th in two venues in the heart of Greenwich Village at Sullivan Hall and The Bitter End. The proximity of these two venues will allow attendees to enjoy the varied styles of music that the Crescent City is known for. Attendees can purchase one wristband that will give them access to both venues.

Date: Friday, January 8, 2010 | 8 PM
Tickets: $20adv | $25dos - Click here to purchase

@ The Bitter End - 147 Bleecker St:
Jamie McLean Band: 8pm
Paul Sanchez: 9pm
Mia Borders: 9:30pm
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys: 10:30pm
The Iguanas: 11:30pm

@ Sullivan Hall - 214 Sullivan St:
The Jon Batiste Band: 8pm
John Ellis & Double Wide:9pm
Christian Scott: 10pm
Paul Sanchez Duo (feat. Matt Perrine): 11pm
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet: 11:30pm
Funky Butt Revisited: 12:30am

Head over to the press section to read the latest review of Mia Borders' "Southern Fried Soul." It's a great write up!

PLEASE help Mia Borders win a performance slot at the upcoming Austin City Limits music festival by casting your vote here:
http://delllounge.com/soundandthejury/Mia-Borders/default.aspx.

Check out the band's Snocap store to download your copy of "Southern Fried Soul" (featuring a very special bonus track) today.

Download the full wallet with photos, lyrics, and thanks here.

"Southern Fried Soul" is now available for hard-copy purchase at Peaches Records (408 N. Peters St.) and Louisiana Music Factory (201 Decatur St.) in New Orleans. Online distribution is slow, so email MIBO@MIABORDERS.COM to get your copy if you're not in town.

Check out the new Video section, as well as the link below to buy our new iPhone/iPod Touch app!!

Buy the Mia Borders iPhone App.

Head over to the Calendar section of the website for more information about Mia Borders' upcoming charity gig at The Parish @ Hob New Orleans.

It promises to be a GREAT show!

Mia Borders has a great Mardi Gras season coming up, so be sure to check out one of the band's gigs around New Orleans.

Saturday, February 21, 2009
Endymion Tiki Bar Party
Orleans Ave. & Carrollton Ave.
NOLA
FREE - 8 PM

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Bacchus Crawfish Boil
The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance St.
NOLA
FREE - All Night Long

Saturday, February 28, 2009
Afton Presents Local Rock Showcase
The Howlin' Wolf
907 S. Peters St.
NOLA
$8 (merch@miaborders.com for tickets)

Hope to see you soon!

Hey, MNSKP fans!!

After much deliberation (literally, it's been years...) we've mutually decided to perform under the more pronounceable, more self explanatory moniker "Mia Borders." In the end, it's just easier for everyone in terms of promotion and good old fashioned getting-the-word-out without any more of those "eme-what-ska who...?" debacles.

Of course, this means nothing more than a simple name change. We're the same sexy faces playing the same sexy tunes for the same sexy fans we know and love!!

With our studio-produced debut just around the corner, we figured it was best to get the word out about this as soon as possible.

Love & Luck,
Us

BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS (as we update all our sites)!!
http://www.miaborders.com http://www.myspace.com/miaborders http://www.isound.com/mia_borders http://www.purevolume.com/mia_borders http://musicnation.com/music/mia_borders

MNSKP is back from Nashville with some great pre-mix releases to show for it.

Head over to the music section to check them out!

MNSKP's latest release, "The Nashville Cuts," is now available for online download!

Head to the one of the following sites to get your copy TODAY!!

The album is available on iTunes, Amazon, Tradebit, GreatIndieMusic, Ruckus, Napster, Amazon, Inprodicon, PayPlay, rVibe, Lala, and GroupieTunes. And it's on its way to over 100 more!!!

Love & Luck,
MNSKP

iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=290366487&s=143441
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/The-Nashville-Cuts/dp/B001FRASDG/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1221686969&sr=8-10

Hey, friends!!!

You can pre-order MNSKP's upcoming album by clicking on the "Donate" link below.

For $20 (or more if you're feeling generous and want to contribute to the creation of this album :) ), you can be the first to own MNSKP's new album to be recorded in Nashville at the end of this month (but only with your help)!

All pre-orders/donations will get you a FREE copy of "The Nashville Cuts" (soon available on iTunes!) and a signed and dedicated copy of our upcoming album.

Not to mention, you'll feel really good about yourself because you helped a little girl's life-long dream come true!

Love & Luck,
MNSKP

As you can see, the site is currently under construction, but is completely functional as of right now.

Keep checking back for updates and DON'T FORGET about the MNSKP show this Saturday (9/6/08) at Carrollton Station in New Orleans.