The Vanities – Diesel:U:Music – Rockin Dots events

We will be presenting the new Spring/Summer 2010 this week in an exclusive cocktail party.
There will be a live set performed by The Vanities (UK) followed by a DJ set by Phonz. All this from Diesel:U:Music

19:30 – 22:00 November 26th
at DIESEL STORE
Diesel Planet San Babila

19:30 – 22:00 November 27th
at DIESEL STORE
Via de’ Lamberti 13/R Firenze

*Invitation… required*

Pick up tickets at:
DIESEL STORE

Piazza San Babila 1, Milan

Via de’ Lamberti 13/R Firenze

Per presentare la collezione preview Spring Summer 2010 Diesel Rockin’ Dots, Diesel ti offre un esclusivo cocktail party.

Diesel ha scelto i The Vanities per una performance live rock seguita da un DJ set by Phonz. Tutto questo supported by D:U:M.

19:30 – 22:00 26 Novembre
presso il DIESEL STORE
Diesel Planet San Babila

19:30 – 22:00 27 Novembre
presso il DIESEL STORE
Via de’ Lamberti 13/R Firenze

Ritira il tuo biglietto presso il:

DIESEL STORE

Piazza San Babila 1, Milan
Via de’ Lamberti 13/R Firenze

Du 14 au 28 Novembre 2009, une véritable shopping expérience vous attend dans les 14 magasins* Diesel de France. De plus une vidéo exclusive du groupe des Vanities et  une soirée viendront célébrer le thème « Rockin’ Dots ».
Ce concert privé sera donné dans le Diesel Store Etienne Marcel, le Jeudi 19 Novembre 2009 à partir de 19h30.  

Special guests:

- THE VANITIES 
 www.myspace/thevanities

- THE FEDERALS
www.myspace/thefederals

- HOST ET DJ MIX: NICOLAS ULLMANN

From November 14 to Novembre 28  a true shopping experience is waiting for you in our 14  French Diesel stores*. Moreover an exclusive video of the Vanities Rock band and a private concert will celebrate the « Rockin’ Dots » theme.
The private live show will be held at our flagship Store at Etienne Marcel, Thursday 19 November  from 7:30 pm onwards

Special guests:

- THE VANITIES 
 www.myspace/thevanities

- THE FEDERALS
www.myspace/thefederals

- HOST ET DJ MIX: NICOLAS ULLMANN

*
DIESEL FLAGSHIP STORE 21 rue Montmartre, 75001 PARIS, 01 42 36 55 55, 01 42 33 62 41
DIESEL STORE OPERA, 38 avenue de l’Opéra, 75002 PARIS, 01 44 940 940
DIESEL STORE LILLE, 15/23 place Louise de Bettignies, 59000 LILLE, 03 20 31 32 27
DIESEL STORE LYON, 29 rue du Président Edouard Herriot 69002 LYON,04 72 00 84 74 
DIESEL STORE TOULOUSE, 4 rue St Antoine,31000 TOULOUSE, 05 61 22 82 30
DIESEL STORE CANNES, 154 rue d’Antibes, 06400 CANNES,04 93 43 06 11   
DIESEL STORE MARSEILLE, 39 rue Grignan,13006 MARSEILLE, 04 91 33 11 84
DIESEL STORE BORDEAUX 26 cours de l’Intendance, 33000 BORDEAUX, 05 56 79 29 15
DIESEL STORE STRASBOURG 5 rue du Dôme, 67000 STRASBOURG 03 88 23 68 05
DIESEL STORE MONACO, 15 rue Grimaldi, 98000 MONACO+377 93 50 34 14
PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN – ESPACE FEMME, 64 bd Haussmann,75009 PARIS 01 42 82 54 72
PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN – ESPACE HOMME, 64 bd Haussmann,75009 PARIS 01 42 82 67 22
GALERIES LAFAYETTE – ESPACE FEMME 4e 40 bd Haussmann 75009 PARIS, 01 48 74 86 69

…”Music has always been a way for us to get in touch with ourselves…Some form of meditation…To feel a sense of inspiration which can emancipate a person beyond the limitations of the mundane… Inspiration has always been the aim of this band.”

The Vanities eventually formed in the spring time of 2007 after Danny, Andy, James finally decided that they would all travel together upon the same path… in search of inspiration, or perhaps in search of freedom, maybe they’re looking for a way to achieve something impossible! Either way, kindred in spirit, they had discovered an alliance in each other which would eventually allow them to create a sound which they would call The Vanities. The Vanities have always been smitten with exploring the mysteries of life… As childhood friends they were greatly influenced by the esoteric literature of Carlos Castaneda, Helena Blavatsky and Taoist spirituality. They have been inspired by space exploration, astrology and the healing arts.In order to bring something original and valuable to pop culture, you have to venture far outside the boundaries of popular culture! Otherwise the music will sound and feel comfortable and mundane, and offer no challenge to the listener. One of the aims of the band has been to create a feeling that points to a new direction… Blues is essentially a spiritual music, soul music is of the heart, rock’n’roll is the music of revolution and sexuality, disco is the music of the new wave. These are the roots which encompass the energy of The Vanities’ emerging sound. The Vanities are gathered around the creative cauldron with their hearts blazing in an attempt to some how stir these influences into a new magical formula. Like alchemists following laws and formulas which most of us cannot see or know of…Perhaps the most enigmatic element to the Vanities can be witnessed during their live performances. They have created a thunderous sound which cry’s out to light up their audiences. The Vanities are standing fearlessly alone set alight by their faith in Love and Music.

Diesel creates its first music promo ever for the UK’s hottest Bolan/Hendrix/Bowie new ager glam rock and roll reincarnation … The Vanities.
The video for their track ‘Dolly’ is the first in a series of music videos being created for emerging acts as one part Diesel’s long time music talent support programme, Diesel:U:Music, with several other videos set for release over the coming months.
The Vanities were selected from the Diesel:U:Music online community out of nearly 10,000 international unsigned and emerging artists. Chosen by the Diesel Creative Team for their heavy on the hooks, idiosyncratic glam rock, The Vanities draw their music from spiritual blues and soul roots to revolutionary rock and roll, all infected with a driving new wave disco sound.

The Vanities will play alongside D:U:M winners The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, on the Vienna leg of the Diesel:U:Music global tour, on November 12, 2009. They will stand-in for joint winners HEARTSREVOLUTION, (who sit out the tour stop for a well earned relax), and join Bunny Lake (Ja Ja Ja’s),  and all-girl DJVJ crew ETEPETETE.
The band are a perfect match to the rock spirit and attitude of the new Spring Summer preview collection (featured in the video).
Check it:
www.diesel.com/rockin-dots
And here:
www.myspace.com/thevanities
About D:U:M video
This project sets out to bring together emerging talents in the fields of music and video making, to give tangible support to artists. Here’s how it works: Diesel curates the relationship, funds the project and allows the artists to tap into Diesel’s creative and communications experience. The aim is to collectively realise a video that will deliver the band a professional quality music video, designed to be shared online and even to bring them exposure on TV.
The Vanities video, co-created by Diesel creative team, was directed by Francesco Meneghini, artist and graphic designer, who has created multimedia installations for the Kennedy Foundation, Centre Pompidou, Kunstmuseum and La Fura Dels Baus.