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19/01/2025

Van D**e's 5th "Final Show Ever."

21/08/2013

Before you even throw Tom McDermott's Bamboula on, you have to first read the liner notes by no less peculiar a gent than Van D**e Parks. In terse almost surreal-DaDa terms, he lays out the oncoming music in precisely the language it needs and deserves. Once you're done with his strangely mannered c...

02/08/2013

Bamboola at Musso- lunch today with Van D**e & Sally Parks, and Tom McDermott. Brilliant pianist Tom McDermott will be appearing at McCabes on Sunday- a rare LA appearance for the NOLA based pianist. A must see. His CD Bamboola, curated by VDP, will be released on Minky Records mid September.

03/06/2013

http://blues.gr/profiles/blogs/interview-with-versalite-artist-van-dyke-parks

To escape the toothless“Rock” generation (that’s losing its teeth and its bite), I seek out what’s beyond the American cultural imperialism of Mac-World, in r…

14/03/2013

Van D**e Parks was recently picked by the group Grizzly Bear and confirmed
for the bill of the All Tomorrow's Parties 'I'll Be Your Mirror London'
festival which will happen at Alexandra Palace, London on 4th and 5th May
(Mr Parks will play the 5th May)
http://www.atpfestival.com/events/ibymlondon2013.php

All Tomorrow's Parties announce THE LOCUST, NICOLAS JAAR, DJ JAMES MURPHY (DFA) and more for third "I'LL BE YOUR MIRROR" Festival. 4th & 5th May 2013 at Alexandra Palace, London. YEAH YEAH YEAHS & GRIZZLY BEAR to headline & curate...

13/10/2012

Take the Van D**e Parks quiz- anyone getting 5 out of 10 correct gets a gold star! http://www.imdb.com/games/guess/nm0663026

Test your knowledge of Van D**e Parks's work in film and TV! Pick the movie or TV show from the clues.

08/10/2012

Some new Van D**e Parks tour dates announced:
Spain:
Madrid: "El Sol"--Nov. 13
Barcelona "Auditori Sala 2"--Nov. 14

Germany:
"Rolling Stone Festival"--Nov. 16

11/9/2012 Santa Cruz CA Kuumbwa Jazz Center

21/03/2012

Check out this fab convo with VDP on Huff Post!!

A Conversation With Van D**e Parks

02/03/2012

Van D**e will be performing FREE LIVE at Amoeba Records Hollywood March 15 at 7 PM sharp, coinciding with the release of our 2 new singles! Come getcher autograph!

27/01/2012

"Post-Smile work" chat this Sunday!

27/01/2012

Van D**e Appears Next Week for Music Man Murray Screening!

For any press inquiries, please contact Brooke Black Just-Olesen at Big Hassle Media, 212.619.1360, [email protected].

27/01/2012

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