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September 24, 2011 // 8 PMBrighton, MA.
Brighton, MA is a five-piece rock band from Chicago. Named for lead singer/songwriter Matt Kerstein's hometown, BMA was formed in 2006. Its current lineup, formed in January 2009, has developed into a seasoned, cohesive, and innovative group. Brighton has built a reputation throughout the Midwest on a series of blistering live performances (documented in 2009's Schubas Residency EP) and a catalog of tuneful, well-crafted songs, heard on such television shows as Community, Gossip Girl, and Castle. The band's musicality and showmanship has led them to play with a wide variety of acts, including Old 97s, The Sea and Cake, Dax Riggs, Backyard Tire Fire, The Good Life, and Company of Thieves, among others. BMA has also recently starred in a television show, Red Bull Rock the Route - a documentary-style web series (with broadcast to follow) following two unsigned bands from Chicago to Los Angeles down historic Route 66.
BMA is now finishing and mixing their second full-length album, Oh Lost. Written and recorded over a 14-month period, the album finds the band at a turning point, combining new influences with developed musical chemistry. The band has found a new immediacy without losing its range, in part thanks to production assistance from Sea and Cake guitarist Archer Prewitt. With an upcoming broadcast television show and a fuill-length album in the mixing process, 2011 stands to be a big year for Brighton, MA.
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Thanks to everybody who came out to the show last night. Great to see familiar faces and new fans. Special thanks to Dan Smart for backing us up on keys. We'll see you guys again soon.
12 May, at 10:54 AM
What a great show last night! If you missed it, you may have missed our best show yet! But we will be doing it again very soon! More details to come VERY soon. Thanks to Beat Kitchen for hosting us with Ballroom Boxer, Suns, & Brighton MA.
12 May, at 10:41 AM
Double whammy at Beat Kitchen tonight: Suns & Brighton MA. Party
11 May, at 2:51 PM
What a day, eh? The sun is out, birds are singing, bees are trying to have sex with them - as is our understanding... Come out to the Beat Kitchen tonight and enjoy the soothing sounds of Champions, Brighton MA, Suns, and Ballroom Boxer. Gonna be a fun evening, see you there!
11 May, at 11:14 AM
Beautiful night to play at the Beat Kitchen - come on out. But don't just take our word for it:
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11 May, at 9:36 AM
This Friday we are going to be at Beat Kitchen with a few Chicago Mixtape alums. We are sharing the stage Brighton MA and Suns! Great Akron/Chicago band Ballroom Boxer will also be there! Check our events page for more info.
9 May, at 9:43 AM
Champions' tee being represented by our good friend Brian. Coming out to our show at the Beat Kitchen this Friday with Brighton MA, Suns, and Ballroom Boxer and pick-up your own t-shirt!
8 May, at 8:37 PM
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7 May, at 5:39 PM
We're looking forward to our show next week with Brighton MA, Suns and Ballroom Boxer. Get there early, and stay late. You're not going to want to miss a second!
2 May, at 7:44 PM
Happy Monday, all - we've got a show coming up later next week. Looking forward to playing with these bands, and for the first time in a while, we'll be playing a 17+ show. Buy yourself a ticket. You earned it.
30 April, at 9:02 AM
brightonma Our show tonight at Beat Kitchen and our latest 10"/digital EP, Billboard Sun, are featured at @VinylDistrict http://t.co/vyuUnms5
11 May
brightonma Back in action. Playing the Beat Kitchen 5/11 http://t.co/A4m1ARTr Hope to see you.
2 May
brightonma Our singer is out of town. Should we become an instrumental noise art band in the meantime, now you know why.
19 April
brightonma Show #50 - Chicago's Finest - by @HouseJukebox featuring @brightonma and our buddies @canastamusic http://t.co/T47UCNpk
28 March
brightonma Enjoyed by all. RT @jimtuerk: The best #bbq I've ever had: Salt Lick. http://t.co/mYHHr1dL
18 March
brightonma @onkappysplate Thanks for everything this past week. Chhhhhhontootle.
18 March
brightonma Dear TX radio. Play Nationwide by ZZ Top. Love, BMA
18 March
brightonma "this is my new stage uniform" http://t.co/iQJMu2z4
18 March
brightonma Brighton MA stands firmly committed to the cause of ridding all music of wind chimes.
18 March
brightonma DJ Jazzy Jeff at the @redbull party #parentsjustdontunderstand http://t.co/1f7C420F
17 March