We are writing to you as our van heads back to New York. Billy has already returned to New York via plane, and is preparing for surgery.During last night’s show at Schuba’s in Chicago Billy fell off the stage, landing on a broken pint glass. This happened during the triumphant finale of the set; the stage was crowded with people dancing and singing to ‘Cavalry’, while a strobe light turned their vision into a cut screen movie. His left hand has a gash on the palm, and a deep slice in his pinky finger which also cut tendons.We regrettably must announce that Schuba’s was the last night of the tour.We promise to make up each and every show as soon as possible and apologize to everyone who purchased tickets. Arrangements are being made with all of the clubs on how best to handle the situation. We will have more information soon.Webmaster note: you can send your best wishes to billy@pelamusic.com and I’ll forward them to him.

Dear Pela Fans,

We regret to inform you that tonight’s show at the 400 bar has been canceled due to an accident. We will share all of the details within the next few days. We send our deepest and most sincere apologies.

Regretfully,

-Pela

The Tour Begins…

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photo by maryanne ventrice

The Lads are packing it up and heading to Washington State to play the three day 2008 Sasquatch Festival on May 25th. Other confirmed acts include : R.E.M, The Cure, The Flaming Lips, M.I.A. Built to Spill, Death Cab etc. We’ll be posting details as soon as they become available.

Tickets on sale March 8th at Noon. Visit www.sasquatchfestival.com/2008

The “There’s no off switch on this thing” tour is officially underway and to celebrate the tour we have part 4 of the cinematic series for you. Is it a bird, a plane, or Sasquatch?Tonight the Lads will be in Cambridge, MA and will return tomorrow to their home port in Brooklyn before heading West. While the tour is on, we’ll be broadcasting from the Tour Blog. Be sure to join us there.

Pela’s Third release of their 4 part mini series ‘There’s No Off Switch On This Thing Tour’, debuts this evening with video 3 ‘Le Duel’. Stay tuned, as the 4th and final video will be released on Monday.

-Pela

Pela’s Second release of their 4 part mini series ‘There’s No Off Switch On This Thing Tour’, debuts this evening with video 2 ‘Lotus Bloom’. Stay tuned, as the 2 Subsequent videos will be released on Saturday, and Monday.
-Pela

Pela’s first release of their 4 part mini series ‘There’s No Off Switch On This Thing Tour’, debuts this evening with video 1 ‘Shower Scene’. Stay tuned, as the 3 Subsequent videos will be released every other day throughout the week.
-Pela
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Encouraged by Coppola and Spielberg, Pela will be submitting this series to both Cannes and the Sundance film festival later this year.

We’ve updated the tour list to include supporting bands that were recently added. Click on the dates in the sidebar to see the new information. Also, note that two of the shows have sold out already and we’ve been told that the show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg is near a sellout. This is Pela’s only New York stop on the tour so get your tickets while they’re still available.

Thank you to everyone that came out to B61 on Valentines Day!Every year we do a secret show there for our friends in the neighborhood at B61/Alma. This year’s was certainly one of the most fun to date. We haven’t done an official count, but we believe we clocked in over forty songs that night and played for three hours.Our friend Maryanne at My Wave was there with her camera and took some photos. You can view the evening’s photos here.See everyone on tour!XOXO - Pela