The new IFC Original Series DINNER WITH THE BAND is the first cooking show to combine culinary delights, musical performances and conversations with select acclaimed indie music artists. In each of the 30-minute episodes, celebrated NYC rock-n-roll chef Sam Mason (Tailor, WD-50), invites a band over to his Brooklyn loft where he teaches them how to add his signature culinary spin to their favorite "on-tour" food. Throughout the show, 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 living room to play a rockin' musical set.

Indie music artists planned for the all-new, 13-episode season include: Rufus Wainwright, The Devil Makes Three, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Kid Sister and Flosstradamus, YACHT, The Mountain Goats, Andrew W. K., My Brightest Diamond, The Murder City Devils, Lightspeed Champion, Au Revior Simone, Theophilus London, and VEGA.

Chef Mason, a challenger to Iron Chef Morimoto on Iron Chef America, is the former pastry chef of New York's WD-50 and recent proprietor of SOHO's contemporary dining and cocktail parlor, Tailor. A James Beard nominee and modern day pioneer of avant-garde cooking, Mason brings a casual approach to his dishes that stimulate the palate and conversation.

"The perfect night out for me always includes food and music," said Sam Mason. "This show uncovers and recommends great bands, great food and great cocktails - and gives people an intimate glimpse into these artists' lives."

Like the critically acclaimed IFC Original series predecessors, The Whitest Kids U' Know and Food Party, DINNER WITH THE BAND was first a buzzed-about webseries before IFC re-imaged the show as a half-hour network series. DINNER WITH THE BAND will also be served alongside its two IFC Original siblings in the IFC AUTOMAT, a Tuesday night block packed with exclusive, testosterone-infused programming including network premieres, originals, shorts, web shows, anime and more.

To complement the show's on-air play, IFC.com will feature recipes, bonus footage and behind-the-scenes moments from each episode, including additional performances from each band.

Promotional Considerations

Anolon
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Pots/Pans

OXO
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Kitchen Utensils

Cuisinart
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Kitchen Equipment

Bodum
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Glassware for Set

Vietri
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Tableware and Flatware

D'Artagnan
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Food for Show

Fleischers
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Food for Show

Sang Lee
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Food for Show

Blue Moon
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Beer/Sponsor

Jade Range
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Stop Tops/Ovens

E Stone
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Counter Tops

Headgear Studios
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Sound Studio

Metal Dimensions
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Iron Railing

Two Jakes
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Furniture

Oak
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Sam's Wardrobe

The Standard
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Guest Accomodations