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Welcome to Snowing Sun, We are Bellini
from Catania, Sicily, Corrales, New Mexico & New York City, New York. We have all played music forever with other bands & are dedicated to playing music that is brutally honest, with no compromise.


12.28.07
CATANIA AFTERMATH.
The song writing was fucking phenomenal. The people of Catania were fucking phenomenal. The show was fucking phenomenal. Pizza Coppola was fucking phenomenal.

Please feel free to send emails of love via Facebook and MySpace.


11.16.07
PLANS AND A SHOW.
The fearless Bellini will be playing a show and working on material for the next record. The record will once again be released on your Temporary Residence label. Everything else is unknown, or is it? One show is planned for now, another may be added. Every last one of you is invited. See you there cicci.

12.14 Catania, Sicily at Mercati Generali

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09.07.07
OH YES, THERE ARE PLANS.
Please come back soon ciccis.


06.10.07
YOU TUBED PROOF OF GIRLS AGAINST HALF BELLINI.

So Cool.


05.19.07
GIRLS AGAINST BOYS + YET ANOTHER BELLINI.

Matthew will be playing a one-off gig at the Primavera Sound festival with your Girls Against Boys band. Johnny couldn't make the show at the last second, so he'll be filling his rather deep shoes.

06.01 Girls Against Boys Barcelona, Spain at Primavera Sound Festival


02.14.07
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY MY LOVE, PLEASE BE MINE FOREVER...
How much do I love you? You are my breath. I cannot possibly articulate my love for you, It will remain unnamed and unspoken, only to be breathed in and exhaled gently. I will always love you with a passion and love you will not find from another. I am here only to serve our love, to aid in your pleasure and to tell you that Girls Against Boys have some shows:

02.16 Milan, Italy at the Bloom
02.17 Torino, Italy at the Spazio 211
02.18 Verona, Italy at the Interzona
02.19 Skopje, Macedonia at the Club Castro
02.20 Bucharest, Romania at the Fire Club
02.21 Paris, FR at the la Maroquinerie


02.02.07
Let us be the first to wish you...
A Happy Groundhog day.


01.01.07
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
From all of Bellini to you and yours. Also, there have been rumblings of Bellini movement, let's hope so



10.09.06
A HAWK AND A HACKSAW
Matthew recently sang back-up vocals on A Hawk and a Hacksaw's new album,The Way The Wind Blows, which is scheduled for release today, if you haven't heard them, well you should and inexcusable to not now rectify that. They're a beautiful duo comprising of Jeremy Barnes (drums, accordion, vocals) and Heather Trost (violin).


06.18.06
GIRLS AGAINST BOYS TOUR!!!
Ah so Fresh.

07.21 London, UK at Koko All Tomorrow's Parties
07.22 Gent, Belgium at the Boomtownfestival
07.24 Zichem, Belgium at Den Hemel
07.25 Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Paradiso
09.09 Chicago, IL at the Hideout


06.08.06
UZEDA TOUR!!!
Go give the Sicilian behemoth known as Uzeda your undying love and support!! All the shows are with some band called Shellac. Enjoy.

08.26 Knoxville, TN at the Emporium
08.27 Birmingham, AL at the Bottletree Cafe
08.28 Athens, GA at the 40 Watt Club
08.29 Asheville, NC at the Grey Eagle
08.30 Carrboro, NC at the Cat's Cradle
08.31 Washington, DC at Ft Reno Park
09.01 Philadelphia, PA at First Unitarian Church
09.02 Brooklyn, NY at TBA
09.03 Martha's Vineyard, MA at Katherine Cornell Theatre
09.05 Pittsburgh, PA at the Union Project
09.06 Cleveland, OH at Beachland Ballroom
09.07 Rapids, MI at the Wealthy Theatre Grand
09.08 Milwaukee, WI at TBA
??.09 Chicago, IL at the Hideout
09.12 Minneapolis, MN at the Varsity Theater


05.18.06
A FEW CHANGES

Have just been made to the website. I cleaned it up a bit. Enjoy! Eventually, we will get some images up from the Japanese tour as well as past tours. We will rededicate some time to this site as it is sorely needed.


05.08.06
NEXT BELLINI MOVEMENTS

Japan was an incredible experience for all of us. We had the honor to play with so many great bands: Fort Wayne, Hyakkei, John Juhl's Cornfield, Midoriyama, Mono, the Shipping News, and World's End Girlfriend. It was a rejuvenation. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, the audiences were amazing, and many new friends were made. Thanks to everyone at Human Highway Records. We already miss you Japan.

Agostino proudly played his new guitar given to him by Kevin at Electrical Guitar Company during the US Small Stones tour.

So what is next for Bellini?
Many ideas have been shot around. Maybe some shows? Maybe a tour? Not sure. We do know that we will be meeting sometime this year to work on new material and record our third album.

Girls Against Boys and Uzeda will be performing at the Touch and Go Records 25th Anniversary Block Party in September, so there is a slim chance for a Bellini show or two in the Midwest/Chicago Area.

And lastly, whoever put us up on Wikipedia, you're a weirdo, thanks.


01.11.06
AKEMASHITE OMEDETOU GOZAIMASU! JAPANESE TOUR DATES ARE A GO!!

Holy crap is this going to be a blast! Hello Mono!! Hello Japan!!! Hot Sauce!!!

03.18 Tokyo at Shibuya Nest with Mono
03.19 Sendai at Junk Box with Mono
03.21 Kyoto at Club Metro with Mono
03.22 Osaka at Fandango with Mono
03.24 Tokyo at Shibuya Nest with Shipping News
03.25 Tokyo at Shibuya Club Quattro with Mono
03.26 Tokyo at Shimokitazawa Club251
03.27 Tokyo at Shibuya Cyclone
03.28 Tokyo at Shinjuku Redcloth


12.31.05
BELLINI AND THE YEAR 2005

2005 saw much activity for Bellini, a new lp and single, 2 tours. In 2006, Bellini will continue moving forward: plans for tours of Japan and Europe are in motion and other ideas are taking fruit. Thanks to all the new friends we meet and leant Bellini their support in 2005, It proved to be a year of reinvigoration and dedication for each of us. Happy New Year!



10.28.05
POST SMALL STONES TOUR - NEXT STEPS

The SMALL STONES tour was phenomenal. 30 shows in 35 days and over 20,000 miles!
Thanks to everyone who came out and lent us you love and support. INSPIRATIONAL. We couldn't have asked for a better time, Mono and all the bands were awesome, special thanks to Lauren K. Newman and Christopher McGuire for filling in for Alexis for the first 4 shows. Bellini couldn't have made it without you. We've received pictures, videos and recordings from the tour, please keep them coming. Email us to find out were to mail things to.

The next steps? Bellini will be touring Europe and Japan soon, we also plan on touring the U.S. again late spring/early summer. We have a couple of videos in production and will be making a lot of updates to the website soon, posting photos, videos, maybe a merch section? Hmmm...

 

09.06.05
"SMALL STONES" LP/CD RELEASED

Finally, Small Stones LP and CD is unleashed upon the world. Available everywhere from the beautiful Temporary Residence Ltd. The Small Stones tour begins in one week. We can not wait to see you. The dates are below, we are still looking for shows in DC and Princeton, maybe Columbus too.

 

 

 

09.05.05
EXPANSION

We just added a press section to the website, a few more things to come in the next few weeks.


08.21.05
"SMALL STONES" LP/CD PRE-ORDERS

It's my birthday today and to celebrate, your Temporary Residence Ltd. have decided to make the Small Stones LP and CD available for pre-order. The official release date is September 6th, but a little bird tells me that they are being shipped a right now. Go visit him.


08.16.05
"THE BUFFALO SONG "/"NEVER AGAIN " 7" SINGLE

Ah finally, some songs for you! A limited edition of 500 of these puppies are available now from Radio is Down. The b-side "Never Again" will never been seen again anywhere else. Get them while you still can.

Enjoy!

 



07.15.05
WITH A HEAVY HEART

We are saddened by the news of the unexpected death of our brother Michael Dahlquist, please stop by the Silkworm message board and lend his family your words and support. Take this chance to listen to Silkworm at the maximum level...

Salut Michael!



07.11.05
BELLINI/MONO TOUR DATES!

Uh huh, that's right. We are looking into some solo shows for places the tour isn't reaching before and after the tour. So keep posted.

SMALL STONES NORTH AMERICA TOUR

09.13 Louisville, KY at Uncle Pleasant's with The Photographic
09.14 Bloomington, IN at Second Story
09.16 Chicago, IL at Subterranean with Mono and Headlights
09.17 Minneapolis, MN at Triple Rock Club with Mono
09.20 Seattle, WA at Sunset Tavern with Mono and LKN
09.21 Portland, OR at Doug Fir Lounge with Mono and LKN
09.23 San Francisco, CA at Bottom of the Hill with Mono and The Drift
09.24 Echo Park, CA at the Echo with Mono and Sleeping People
09.25 San Diego, CA at the Casbah with Mono and Sleeping People
09.26 Tucson, AZ at Plush with Mono
09.27 Albuquerque, NM at Launchpad with Mono, Oktober People and Radio Difusora
09.28 Denver, CO at Larimer Lounge with Mono
09.29 Lawrence, KS at The Jackpot Saloon with Mono
09.30 Denton, TX at Haileys with Mono and Gorch Fock
10.01 Austin, TX at Emos with Mono and Gorch Fock
10.02 Houston, TX at Mary Jane's Fat Cat with Mono and Sharks and Sailors
10.03 Baton Rouge, LA at Spanish Moon with Mono and Fred Weaver
10.04 Tallahassee, FL at The Beta Bar with Mono and LKN
10.06 Orlando, FL at The Social with Mono and LKN
10.07 Gainesville, FL at Common Grounds with Mono
10.08 Atlanta, GA at The Earl with Mono
10.09 Chapel Hill, NC at Local 506 with Mono
10.10 Richmond, VA at Nanci Raygun with Mono, Souvenirs Young America, & Tulsa Drone
10.11 Philadelphia, PA at First Unitarian Church Sanctuary with Mono
10.12 Baltimore, MD at Talking Head with Mono
10.13 NYC, NY at Mercury Lounge with Mono and Psychic Paramount
10.14 Brooklyn. NY at the Northsix with Mono and Coptic Light
10.15 Cambridge, MA at T.T. The Bears with Mono
10.12 Baltimore, MD at Talking Head with Mono
10.13 NYC, NY at Mercury Lounge with Mono and Psychic Paramount
10.14 Brooklyn. NY at the Northsix with Mono and Coptic Light
10.15 Cambridge, MA at T.T. The Bears with Mono
10.17 Pittsburgh, PA at Garfield Artworks with Fearnots and Magic
10.19 Louisville, KY at Keswick Democratic Club with Lords and Transistor Transistor
10.20 Milwaukee, WI at the Cactus Club with .22 and Members of the Yellow Press
10.21 Chicago, IL at Beat Kitchen with .22, and Van Allen Belt


06.19.05
SUPURA AWESOMA!

T
he Small Stones album will be released by Mono in Japan on Human Highway Records! We will be touring Japan to support the release sometime this spring!!!

06.02.05
BELLINI ON THE WEB

Oh yeah, we're now on MySpace and Friendster. Come on, be a mobile pal.

05.22.05
IT HAS A NAME

SMALL STONES will be the name of the upcoming Bellini album. The release date is set for September 6th. We've approved the mastering and just put the finishing touches on the artwork for the vinyl and CD.


05.04.05
THE WONDERFUL NEWS

Bellini have a new home! Our second album will be released on Temporary Residence, Ltd. this September. We are ecstatic with the opportunity to grow with our new family of friends and bands. Grazie per tutti TRL!


04.19.05
OH BOY

We have wonderful news to tell you. Just wait, you'll see.


04.15.05
BELLINI DOWNLOADS

Snowing Sun
is now available on iTunes. Thanks to Monitor Records. Go here: Snowing Sun. It's also available on Sony Connect and MSN Music, more links to follow.

04.07.05
Ah, a fresh, new site.


03.17.05
The limited edition, silk-screened 7 inch single, will be out August on Radio is Down. One of the songs will only be available in this form.


02.14.05
SICILY SHOW

We will be playing on the 25th of March in Catania, Sicily at Mercati Generali with Theramin check it out at Indigena Booking.


12.16.04
France and Italy were fantastic, everyone was great. Grazie to all of the bands and mille grazie to Three Second Kiss for all of your support and cheese, Sacha our soundman and Autogrill.


10.24.04
FRANCE/ITALY TOUR

The Winter tour schedule of France & Italy is set, sorry no Croatia this time:

11.20 - Verona, Italy at Interzona
11.23 - Lyon, France at Grrround Zero w/ Heliogabale
11.24 - Amiens, France at Le Grand Wazoo w/ Heliogabale
11.25 - Nancy, France at L'Austrasique w/ Heliogabale
11.26 - Lille, France at La Malterie w/ Heliogabale
11.27 - Paris, France at Batofar w/ Heliogabale
11.28 - Le Havre, France at Mamy Blue w/ Heliogabale
11.29 - Rennes, France at Le Mondo Bizarro w/ Heliogabale
12.01 - Bari, Italy at Arci Agorà (ex QX)
12.02 - Rome, Italy at Init c/o Circolo degli Artisti w/ Jasminshock
12.03 - Bergamo, Italy at ZeroMusicZone
12.04 - Bologna, Italy at Il Covo w/ Mashrooms


Photos from Austin are up.

The mixing of the recording is currently underway. There will have a limited edition 7" single coming out on Radio is Down.

09.14.04
When you have your tonsils removed as an adult, it hurts a lot.

The recording was incredibly fun and the mixing is currently underway at Electrical. We made out with 11 songs and played a show in Austin at Emo's. It was a great seeing each other.

The Winter tour of Croatia, France & Italy is taking form...

05.19.04
Due to technical difficulties we have been forced to delay the recording...

Bummer.

So here's what's up: we now meet at the end of July to write and record our next record. Look for shows near Austin.


03.10.04
We have the Bubble booked and the only step left is to buy some plane tickets and write some songs.


01.22.04
Ciao Ciccis. Sorry so slow on the updates. Okay? Okay. Here's what's up: We meet in Austin in April to write and record our second record. We're in the process of choosing a studio. We may play some shows, so look for us in April for possible shows in Austin, Dallas, Denton, Houston, Marfa or New Orleans. Any ideas?

09.15.03
We just finished our Italian tour. We came out with three new songs and resolve. Grazie e a presto to Ernesto, Theramin, Mic, Logan, Giorgio, JasminShock, Nico, Sergie, Lorenzo and Massimo. We plan to rejoin in America soon to focus on new material, shows and the next recording.


06.06.03
Currently we are working on new material and preparing to tour Italy in July, dates to follow, stay tuned...

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