The known information on director Jesse Donk-Rains is as follows; he is raised on an organic farm in Mansfield, Ga, he loves Legos, jumping, drawing, youtube and playing games with his friends. His favorite foods are raw fennel, turnips, pasta and rocky road ice cream. He is fascinated by all things Canadian and is currently 11-years old.

It’s tough to imagine going back to what my 11-year old self was doing (roller blading with the neighborhood girls, playing basketball, discovering my friend’s dad’s porno collection) and be able to find room for “direct my favorite band’s music video”, but that’s the life of Jesse Donk-Rains. I didn’t have A.D.D., but dedicating a day of sunshine to creating a stop-motion video would have led to stomping on the play-dough and mimicking Godzilla’s roar – rather than a completed short film.

For the “Come Alive” video, it’s clear this is not Donk-Rains first rodeo. He’s matching up the lyrics with his sequences, building a narrative and taking that narrative to alternate worlds. Impressive stuff. We hope the next one has more to do with Canada.

Gringo Star’s Count Yer lucky Stars is out now.

thanks fools!

Gringo Star return to Brooklyn on SAT DEC 3rd!

“Gringo Star – should be literally showered with the same kind of exasperated stammering and fawning heaped onto the stars of the early days of rock and roll, as if these guys were new versions of the Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and all of the American standards in doo wop and R&B that were raging through Detroit and Memphis and Harlem.” Daytrotter

Doors at 8pm. $8 Cover

8:30- Hammer No More the Fingers
9:30- Bird Hand
10:30- GRINGO STAR

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Gringo Star ends their string of NY shows @ Glasslands Gallery tonite.  Other acts include: Gross Relations (Album release!), Des Roar & EULA.  Show at 8pm!

Also, here’s some ear candy SONG PREMIERS for ya:

“Count Yer Lucky Stars” courtesy of  SPINNER

“Shadow” courtesy of  PASTE

All ya gotta do is click the album cover above, then spend a measly 7.99 at iTunes!

We love you!

The GRINGO STAR fall tour!  (More Dates TBA as well!)

9/10 – Eighth & Rail – Opellka, AL
9/16 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA
9/17 – The Jinx – Savannah, GA
9/19 – Cosmic Charlie’s – Lexington, KY
9/22 – Popeye’s Garage – New Haven, CT
9/23 – The Monkey House – Winooski, VT
9/24 – The Basement – Northhampton, MA
9/25 – TT The Bear’s – Cambridge, MA
9/26 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY w/ Band of Skulls **SOLD OUT**
9/27 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY w/ Band of Skulls **SOLD OUT**
9/28 – Glasslands – Brooklyn, NY
9/29 – Now That’s Class – Cleveland, OH
9/30 – Founder’s Brewing Company – Grand Rapids, MI
10/3 – Magic Stick – Detroit, MI
10/05 – Golden West Café – Baltimore, MD
10/06 – Eye Level Art – Charleston, SC
10/07 – Get Down – West Asheville, NC
10/08 – Boone Saloon – Boone, NC
10/09 – JJ’s Bohemia – Chattanooga, TN
10/10 – JD’s Bar and Grill – Sheffield, AL
10/11 – Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA
10/12 – Sitckyz Rock’n’Roll Chicken Shack – Little Rock, AR
10/14 – The ND – Austin, TX
10/15 – Malone Pictures Headquarters – Dallas, TX
10/17 – Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX
10/18 – Opolis – Norman, OK
10/20 – Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO
10/21 – Plush – Tuscon, AZ
10/22 – Bunkhouse Saloon – Las Vegas, NV
10/24 – The Casbah – San Diego, CA
10/25 – Bootleg Theatre – Los Angeles, CA

Check out the fantastic video for “Shadow” as well!  I do hope you dig it!  (and our new website!)

Both the video and the song are available for purchase/streaming at your favorite digital store!

ARMS plays NY Press’ Summer in the Square concert series in Union Square on Aug 11.  Show begins @ 6pm.

And don’t miss the Rocks Off! Boat Cruise with Gringo Star, Your Youth & Miniboone on 8/16.  Boat departs @ 8pm leaving from E 23rd St & FDR Drive.  Get your sea legs ready!

Yes, Ladies & Gentlemen, YOUR YOUTH will be playing the weekly SUMMERSCREEN event in McCarren Park on Wednesday July 27 @ 6pm.  Movie to follow is the one and only Ferris Bueller.  ”Cameron, dear friend, you thought we wouldn’t have any fun. Shame on you.”

Also on 7/27, ARMS plays Mercury Lounge with North Highlands & Hospitality.  Show at 9pm, tickets HERE