IFC’s new series “Dinner with the Band” hosted by Sam Mason (fomerly of Tailor) debuts in April 2010, but you can catch an exclusive sneak peek serving of 6 episodes online now and beginning Tuesday, November 24th at 11:00 p.m. on IFC. First up is Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. On DWTB, Sam Mason, the tattooed and celebrated NYC chef (Tailor, WD-50), invites a band to his Brooklyn loft where he shows them how to add his signature culinary spin to their favorite “on-tour” food. In the meantime, Chef Mason and the artists converse on food, music, and life while cooking together. After they “chow down” they “get down” as each act takes to the loft’s stage to play a rockin’ musical set. Enter the DWTB sweepstakes for a chance to win two nights at The Standard Hotel, dinner for two at a downtown New York restaurant, and two tickets to an indie rock concert…

To enter, fill out the entry form at the DWTB Sweepstakes page here.

SNEAK PEEK MENU
Tuesday, November 24 @ 11 pm
Sam’s Guest: SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings are widely considered to be at the forefront of a revivalist movement that aims to recapture the feeling of late 1960s to mid 1970s soul and funk music. Although performing from an early age, Jones is finally experiencing breakthrough success now in her middle age. The band has had numerous collaborations with well-known artists, including Amy Winehouse.
On the Menu: Sharon Steaks and the Dap Rings w/ Red Eye Gravy; and When I Come Home Martini.
On the Playlist: “100 Days, 100 Nights” and “When I Come Home.”

Tuesday, December 1 @ 11pm
Sam’s Guest: FINAL FANTASY
Final Fantasy (a.k.a. Owen Pallett) is the winner of the inaugural Polaris Award (annual music award given to the best full-length Canadian album). The band has toured with Arcade Fire and their most recent album is set to be released by Downtown Records.
On the Menu: This Lamb Sells Razor Clam Ragu; and Mason Moon (Blue Moon beer w/orange foam “head”)
On the Playlist: “Midnight Directives” and “Lewis Takes Action”

Tuesday, December 8 @ 11pm
Sam’s Guest: LES SAVY FAV
Formed in 1995, Les Savy Fav has grown into a band considered among the godfathers of the independent rock music scene and has released four albums with sales over 100,000 copies worldwide
On the Menu: Les Savy Pheasant w/ Mason Monfongo & Mango Rice; and Je T’aime Punch.
On the Playlist: They will perform “Yawn, Yawn, Yawn” and “Bringing Us Down”

Tuesday, December 15 @ 11pm
Sam’s Guest: MEN
MEN is a Brooklyn-based band and art/performance collective that focuses on the energy of live performance and an exciting stage show. The band is fronted by former Le Tigre members JD Samson and Johanna Fateman and is considered one of the icons of the feminist and DIY music movement.
On the Menu: Boom Boom Boom Buns; and Long Island Thai Iced Tea.
On the Playlist: “Credit Card Babies” and “Boom Boom Boom”

Tuesday, December 22 @ 11pm
Sam’s Guests: KID SISTER AND FLOSSTRADAMUS
Kid Sister with Flosstradamus have collaborated with Kanye West and Kid Sister was a 2008 BET award nominee for Female Rapper of the Year. Their most recent singles have been released on Fool’s Gold records.
On the Menu: Can I Kick It Curry w/ Control Cous Cous; and Rooi Moer.
On the Playlist: “5,4,3,2,1,” “Big Bills” and “Control”

Tuesday, December 29 @ 11pm
Sam’s Dinner Guest: YACHT
Formed in 2002 by Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans as Y.A.C.H.T. (Young Americans Challenging High Technology), YACHT’s current incarnation formed in 2009 and their most recent album is currently ranked in the top 10 on iTunes. Collaborators include Devendra Banhart, The Blow, Little Wings and Bobby Birdman.
On the Menu: Psychic City Picado and Summer Bok Choy; and Lovage Sour.
On the Playlist: “Psychic City” and “Ring the Bell”

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