Particle plays The Grey Eagle, Xpress gives away tickets

Posted on by Alli Marshall

Fifteen years into its career, livetronica pioneers Particle started in L.A. but have played coast-to-coast tours and shows in eight countries. Changing family and work situations among the band’s members (led by keyboardist/songwriter Steve Molitz) led to a semi-hiatus from 2006-2014. But last year “Molitz felt the overwhelming desire to relaunch Particle as a full-time band,” says the group’s bio. “So along with guitarist Ben Combe [and] bassist Clay Parnell … Molitz has officially returned to touring full-time with Particle, and to continuing the band’s ever-evolving journey.”

For the spring tour, Particle is joined by Allen Aucoin (Disco Biscuits) on drums. The band has also released two new studio tracks, “Die Rote Kapelle (The Red Orchestra)” and “I’m Awake.” Both tracks are available for free download.

Want to see Particle at The Grey Eagle on Friday, March 13? Tickets for the 9 p.m. show, with opener Greenhouse lounge, are $12 advance/$15 day of show. Or win a pair by naming your favorite Particle song in the comments field, below. One winner will be selected at random at 3 p.m. today.

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall
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8 thoughts on “Particle plays The Grey Eagle, Xpress gives away tickets”

  6. Alli Marshall

    Sorry for the delay in announcing, but a winner has been selected. Thanks to everyone for playing!

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