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Glen Phillips’ archived “Tornillo” album
Glen Phillips (the voice of Toad the Wet Sprocket) just let people know that he finally released from the archives the album Tornillo. It was recorded in 2003 and has some tunes that eventually made it onto one of my favorite albums of his – Winter Pays For Summer.
Tornillo is out now on Bandcamp for only $7 (or more – pay what you want) or streaming for free. I know I’ll be downloading it once I get home…
He also mentioned that Toad the Wet Sprocket is sending out an email later this week with a free download link to their first recorded studio work in years… a cover of Sam Phillips‘ “It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas.”
If you aren’t on Toad’s email list, go sign up over at Glen/Toad’s Fanbridge Site.
~Dan – np: Frank Zappa – Trance-Fusion
REDBIRD Live (Mulvey/Foucault/Delmhorst/Goodrich)
Redbird, the folk supergroup made up of Peter Mulvey / Jeffrey Foucault / Kris Delmhorst / David Goodrich, is coming out with their second album…
Each December for the past seven years Redbird has played a sold-out three-night stand at the venerable Café Carpe in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Now Redbird Live at the Café Carpe invites you into the session, culling from these intimate shows performances of songs ranging from Mississippi John Hurt to Merle Haggard and Tin Pan Alley (along with a few well-chosen originals), and recapturing the magic and depth of songs passed between friends in a crowded bar.
- I’m Beginning to see the Light
- Strangers
- What Made Milwaukee Famous
- Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies
- For the Turnstiles
- Ships
- Snowed In
- Let the Mermaids Flirt With Me
- Silver Wings
- Ooh La La
- Phonebooth of Love
- Stewart’s Coat
- Sad, Sad, Sad, Sad, and Faraway From Home (Mulvey)
- 4 & 20 Blues (Foucault)
http://younghunter.com/store/redbird-live.php
Mine is gladly on order… I’d urge you to follow suit. You won’t be disappointed. I’d also highly recommend their first album – a studio venture (out in 2005).
~Dan – np: Frank Zappa – Broadway the Hard Way
Over the Rhine – The Laugh of Recognition
Great new musicFOG video of Over the Rhine performing “The Laugh of Recognition” from their forthcoming album, The Long Surrender:
TLS comes out February 8, 2011.
http://overtherhine.com/
~Dan – np: Ozric Tentacles – The Yumyum Tree
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #11
One a month in 2010…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it is “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Interesting sounds coming through my speakers… sounds vintage (guitar & keyboard tones and recording). Looking forward to listening to this on better-than-my-work-PC-speakers. The high-end is too much for this PC, methinks. I dig it, though. Nice pacing, and different than a Martin Sexton (or other singer-songwriter) version.
Oh, and if you missed it, Derek Webb put out his instrumental album Feedback on November 2nd. Check out my take on it HERE.
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but it is now a stand-alone item over at the DW store. Only $6 (USD) and you get the following (plus future releases):
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
- May: Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
- June: U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name
- July: Huey Lewis & the News – Power of Love
- August: The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby
- September: Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound of Silence
- October: Radiohead – Karma Police
- November: Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah
- December: TBD
Volume 2? You decide!!!
~Dan – np: Múm – Loksins Erum Við Engin
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #10
One a month in 2010…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it is “Karma Police” by Radiohead. Nice organ-y version, seems a little bit odd tempo’d… or maybe that’s my brain interpreting Derek’s tonal affectations of Thom Yorke.
Oh, and if you missed it, Derek Webb put out his instrumental album Feedback on Tuesday (11/2). Check out my take on it HERE.
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but it is now a stand-alone item over at the DW store. Only $6 (USD) and you get the following (plus future releases):
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
- May: Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
- June: U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name
- July: Huey Lewis & the News – Power of Love
- August: The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby
- September: Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound of Silence
- October: Radiohead – Karma Police
- November: TBD
- December: TBD
Volume 2? You decide!!!
~Dan – np: Thelonious Monk – Brilliant Corners
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
Free Damien Jurado & Richard Swift recordings
Singer-songwriters Damien Jurado and Richard Swift holed themselves up in a studio in August, and now the fruits of their labor is out on SoundCloud for free mp3 download. Other People’s Songs, Volume 1…
“Be Not So Fearful” – Originally by Bill Fay
“Hello Sunshine” – Originally by Relatively Clean Rivers
“Sweetness” – Originally by Yes
“Sincere Replies” – Originally by Oh! Calcutta! Original Broadway Cast
“If The Sun Stops Shinin’” – Originally by Chubby Checker
“Follow Me” – Originally by John Denver
“Outside My Window” – Originally by The Fleetwoods
“Radioactivity” – Originally by Kraftwerk
“Crazy Like A Fox” – Originally by Link Cromwell & The Zoo
Go check it out now! http://otherpeoplessongs.tumblr.com/
~Dan – np: Sufjan Stevens – The Age of Adz
REVIEW: Peter Mulvey & Jeffrey Foucault @ Sam Bond’s (Eugene, OR – 10/24/10)
Summing Peter Mulvey and Jeffrey Foucault‘s travelling show in one word would be: “authentic.” This was round two for me (link here for my Friday Portland review with photos); so I’ll keep it short and sweet.
They hit the stage at Sam Bond’s around 8:45 and played two great sets. The show was partially more of the same, but don’t take that the wrong way… it was definitely not a disappointment. Switching off on vocal duties, about a half originals and half covers. They also switched up about half of their setlist from the Friday show… great show as usual for these gents. Quite a talky crowd, but still a bit more subdued than a normal Sam Bond’s crowd.
Setlist: 90+ minutes
- Set 1: Starlight and Static (Jeffrey on vocals, new tune)
- Kids in the Square (Peter on vocals)
- Mesa, Arizona (JF)
- The Obvious Child [Paul Simon] (PM)
- Pretty Girl in a Small Town (JF, new tune)
- Shirt (PM)
- Last Night I Dreamed of Television (JF, new tune)
- Some People (PM)
- Goners Most (JF, new tune)
- But I Do [Bobby Charles] (PM)
- Set 2: Everybody Knows [Leonard Cohen] (PM)
- City Flower (JF)
- Ithaca [Redbird] (PM)
- Tulsa Time [Don Williams] (JF)
- Duncan and Brady [P.D.] (PM)
- Late Season (JF)
- Diamond and Gold [Tom Waits] (PM)
- Tea and Tobacco (JF, new tune)
- Sad, Sad, Sad, Sad (and Far Away From Home) (PM)
- 4 & 20 Blues (JF)
- Encore: Tecumseh Valley [Townes Van Zandt] (PM/JF)
thanks to Eric for JF new tunes/song identification
more photos below
Re-posting Friday’s NEWS from the stage:
Jeffrey Foucault has a new album out called Cold Satellite. Peter Mulvey has recorded a new duet instrumental album with longtime collaborator David “Goody” Goodrich – release next year(?). And the Peter & Jeffrey collaboration with Kris Delmhorst and Goody called Redbird has a second installment on the horizon. It’s already been mastered (woot!), and the last four songs will have the explicit tag in iTunes. It was recorded live, but they didn’t mention live in studio or live on stage. I guess we’ll see.
Kris Delmhorst (Jeffrey’s wife, fellow singer-songwriter) is coming to Eugene… Tsunami Books on Saturday, November 6th – 8pm. Make note!
The Appropriate Linkage:
- Peter Mulvey’s Site
- Peter Mulvey’s Social Media Links (click below)
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- Jeffrey Foucault’s Site
- Jeffrey Foucault’s Social Media Links (he doesn’t appear to have any?)
- Past Related Reviews~
- Peter Mulvey Double-Weekend (Eugene & Portland – Oct 2009)
- Mulvey & Foucault @ The Woods (Portland – Oct 2010)
- The Woods PDX’s Site / Facebook / Twitter
Check out more tour dates below.
~Dan – np: Carissa’s Wierd – Songs About Leaving
PETER MULVEY & JEFFREY FOUCAULT PHOTOS
Eugene pictures (cc) 2010 Margaret O’Brien
of Emobie Photography, you may use freely
under a creative commons attribution
(click for larger)
Mulvey & Foucault West Coast 2010 Tour Dates
- 10.22 – The Woods – Portland, OR
- 10.23 – Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA
- 10.24 – Sam Bond’s Garage – Eugene, OR
- 10.25 – Arcata Playhouse – Arcata, CA
- 10.26 – Freight and Salvage – Berkely, CA
- 10.27 – Maverick Saloon – Santa Ynez, CA – w/ Bonnie Prince Billy
- 10.29 – McCabe’s – Santa Monica, CA
- 10.30 – Janey’s Coffee House – Cave Creek, AZ
REVIEW: Peter Mulvey & Jeffrey Foucault @ The Woods (Portland, OR – 10/22/10)
FYI… PHOTOS of the SHOW at the BOTTOM
Last night was my first time to The Woods in SE Portland. One word: melikey. Nice cozy living room feel in the middle of an old funeral parlour. Random chairs, couches, beer & wine, candles, and a well laid out listening room. It was actually the perfect listening room for the likes of Peter Mulvey and Jeffrey Foucault. They had the early show last night; so we shuffled into the venue and found some seats… we got up close (but to the right of the stage). There’s not really a bad spot in the house… but a tip, if you come to a show at The Woods – show up early for the primo spots.
The guys got on the stage shortly after 7:30, and kicked into a hour and half set of songs, trading off in the vocal slot. They played a few originals, a few covers, told some stories, and warmed the crowd with their all around genuineness. Both of these men are prime performers – excellent songwriters and guitarists in their own right, but they really draw you in with their humanity, humility and… well… their charm.
They reminded me a lot of the Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt show from last fall in their trade-off approach and general witty banter. Their song selection was also excellent… I didn’t know all of the songs, but I loved them all.
Setlist: about 90 minutes
- Everybody Knows [Leonard Cohen] (Peter on vocals)
- Starlight and Static (Jeffrey on vocals, new tune)
- On the Way Up (PM)
- Mesa, Arizona (JF)
- Some People (PM)
- Last Night I Dreamed of Television (JF, new tune)
- Trempealeau (PM – new song?)
- “Don’t Fuck with my Miller Time” [Andy Friedman & the Other Failures] (JF/PM)
- O My Star! [Anais Mitchell] (PM)
- Train to Jackson (JF)
- Knuckleball Suite (PM)
- Passerines (JF, new tune)
- We’ll Go No More A-Roving [Kris Delmhorst/Lord Byron] (PM)
- Anybody’s Heaven [Kris Delmhorst] (JF)
- Let the Mermaids Flirt With Me [Mississippi John Hurt] (PM)
- Real Love (JF, new tune)
- Sad, Sad, Sad, Sad (and Far Away From Home) (PM)
- 4 & 20 Blues (JF)
- Encore: Moonshiner [Bob Dylan] (JF)
thanks to Eric for JF new tunes/song identification
I’ll be seeing Peter & Jeffrey again in Eugene on Sunday at Sam Bond’s. Oh, and I almost forgot… the NEWS from the stage:
Jeffrey Foucault has a new album out called Cold Satellite. Peter Mulvey has recorded a new duet instrumental album with longtime collaborator David “Goody” Goodrich – release next year(?). And the Peter & Jeffrey collaboration with Kris Delmhorst and Goody called Redbird has a second installment on the horizon. It’s already been mastered (woot!), and the last four songs will have the explicit tag in iTunes. It was recorded live, but they didn’t mention live in studio or live on stage. I guess we’ll see.
many more photos below
The Appropriate Linkage:
- Peter Mulvey’s Site
- Peter Mulvey’s Social Media Links (click below)
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- Jeffrey Foucault’s Site
- Jeffrey Foucault’s Social Media Links (he doesn’t appear to have any?)
- Past Related Reviews~
- Peter Mulvey Double-Weekend (Eugene & Portland – Oct 2009)
- Peter & Jeffrey @ Sam Bond’s (Eugene – Oct 2010)
- The Woods PDX’s Site / Facebook / Twitter
Check out more tour dates below.
~Dan – np: Carissa’s Wierd – Ugly But Honest
PETER MULVEY & JEFFREY FOUCAULT PHOTOS
all pictures (cc) 2010 Daniel Temmesfeld,
you may use freely under a creative commons attribution
(click for larger)
Mulvey & Foucault West Coast 2010 Tour Dates
- 10.22 – The Woods – Portland, OR
- 10.23 – Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA
- 10.24 – Sam Bond’s Garage – Eugene, OR
- 10.25 – Arcata Playhouse – Arcata, CA
- 10.26 – Freight and Salvage – Berkely, CA
- 10.27 – Maverick Saloon – Santa Ynez, CA – w/ Bonnie Prince Billy
- 10.29 – McCabe’s – Santa Monica, CA
- 10.30 – Janey’s Coffee House – Cave Creek, AZ
REVIEW: The Weepies @ Aladdin (Portland, OR – 10/20/10)
FYI… PHOTOS of the SHOW at the BOTTOM
The Weepies have a new album out, Be My Thrill. It’s fantastic! And unlike their prior album, Hideaway, they’re touring behind it. To be fair, they weren’t able to tour behind Hideaway due to a new baby at the time. With Be My Thrill, they have a 3 year-old and a 6-month old… they’re on the road, and Oregon got a chance to see them twice on their “sponsored by 755 diapers” tour (Eugene and Portland). I caught the Portland show tonight…
Opener Lucy Schwartz and her two lovely backing ladies hit the stage around 8pm and played a 30 minute set that flew by too fast. All three women sang, with Lucy at the center but not the sole shining star. Mona was also talented and fantastic on providing the energetic percussion for the set. 
I didn’t catch the guitarist’s name – but again, a great part of the trio. Favorite songs were “Rain City,” “Seven Hours” (with Aqualung on the recorded version), and “When We Were Young.” She has a handful of albums, an EP, and songs on soundtracks. Her latest CD is Life in Letters… and if it’s anything like her live show, it’s a delight.
The Weepies hit the stage around 9pm, surrounded by guitars, candles, and Weepies-cover art lamps.
The light was low due to trying to rely primarily on candles for effect – which was quite nice aesthetically. Not great luck on the photos in low light (some below, though). The lighting person was also trying to be clever a bit too late or didn’t know the Weepies songs were generally short. A swirling sun, swirling green light, and fade-in blue light all came on during lyric-instigated songs… right at the end of the song (10 seconds left and boom goes the dynamite). Awkward at best for the lighting… it would have been best to stick to the candles. :)
Luckily the lighting didn’t impact the songs. And, in fact, the Weepies via candlelight was sublime. Deb and Steve played with a backing four-piece band that created some nice folksy, indie-rock, singer-songwriter splendor. They packed in twenty songs in their 90 minute set – roughly a third from Be My Thrill, and the rest from their other three equally-excellent albums.
Setlist: about 90 minutes
- Please Speak Well of Me
- Stars
- Can’t Go Back Now
- I Was Made for Sunny Days
- Orbiting
- Riga Girls
- Gotta Have You
- Painting by Chagall
- Hard to Please
- They’re in Love, Where Am I?
- Be My Thrill
- Citywide Rodeo
- Sing Me To Sleep
- Antarctica
- World Spins Madly On (with slight false start)
- Just Blue
- Not a Lullaby
- Encore: Nobody Knows Me at All
- Little Bird
- Hope Tomorrow
A beautiful end to a beautiful evening. If you’re on the fence about checking out the Weepies, either in concert or on record – get off the fence! It’s great music. If you’re a fan and are on the fence about going to a show, get your tickets soon. They’re selling out many of the shows before the day of the show.
more photos below
The Appropriate Linkage:
- The Weepies’ Site
- The Weepies on MySpace
- Lucy Schwartz’s Facebook
- Lucy Schwartz on MySpace
- Aladdin Theater
Check out more tourdates below.
~Dan – np: Peter Mulvey – Letters from a Flying Machine
LUCY SCHWARTZ & The WEEPIES PHOTOS
all pictures (cc) 2010 Daniel Temmesfeld,
you may use freely under a creative commons attribution
The Weepies Fall 2010 Tour
| 10/10/2010 | Los Angeles CA | El Rey Theatre Lucy Schwartz |
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| 10/12/2010 | Santa Barbara CA | SOhO Les Shelleys |
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| 10/13/2010 | San Diego CA | Winston’s Lucy Schwartz |
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| 10/14/2010 | San Juan Capistrano CA | Coach House Parlor Hawk, Sarah Wallace |
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| 10/15/2010 | Visalia CA | Fox Theatre The Gospel Whiskey Runners |
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| 10/16/2010 | San Francisco CA | Great American Music Hall Lucy Schwartz |
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| 10/17/2010 | Chico CA | El Rey Theatre MaMuse |
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| 10/19/2010 | Eugene OR | John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts |
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| 10/20/2010 | Portland OR | Aladdin Theater Lucy Schwartz |
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| 10/21/2010 | Seattle WA | City Arts Music Festival – The Crocodile The Head and The Heart, Lucy Schwartz |
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| 10/22/2010 | Boise ID | The Bouquet Blaze & Kelly |
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| 10/23/2010 | Salt Lake City UT | The State Room Joe Pug |
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| 10/24/2010 | Englewood CO | The Gothic Theatre Matt The Electrician |
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| 10/26/2010 | Iowa City IA | The Englert Theater Matt The Electrician |
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| 10/27/2010 | Minneapolis MN | Cedar Cultural Center |
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| 10/28/2010 | Madison WI | High Noon Saloon Matt The Electrician |
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| 10/29/2010 | Indianapolis IN | Radio Radio Matt The Electrician |
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| 10/30/2010 | Evanston IL | SPACE |
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| 11/1/2010 | Grand Rapids MI | The Fine Arts Center |
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| 11/2/2010 | Ann Arbor MI | The Ark The Chapin Sisters |
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| 11/3/2010 | Cleveland OH | Beachland Ballroom Carsie Blanton |
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| 11/5/2010 | Philadelphia PA | World Cafe Live Greg Tannen |
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| 11/6/2010 | Londonderry NH | Tupelo Music Hall Greg Tannen |
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| 11/7/2010 | Boston MA | Royale Nightclub Greg Tannen |
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| 11/8/2010 | Fairfield CT | FTC Stage One Greg Tannen |
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| 11/10/2010 | New York NY | Hiro Ballroom Greg Tannen |
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| 11/11/2010 | Falls Church VA | The State Theatre Greg Tannen |
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| 11/12/2010 | Norfolk VA | The Attucks Theater Greg Tannen |
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| 11/14/2010 | Charleston WV | Mountain Stage Punch Brothers, Infamous Stringdusters, Trampled By Turtles |
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| 11/15/2010 | Annapolis MD | Rams Head On Stage |
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| 11/16/2010 | Raleigh NC | The Lincoln Theatre Carsie Blanton |
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| 11/17/2010 | Atlanta GA | Variety Playhouse Beth Amsel |
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| 11/19/2010 | Dallas TX | Lakewood Theater Seela |
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| 11/20/2010 | Austin TX | Momo’s Seela |
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| 11/22/2010 | Tucson AZ | Plush Leila Lopez |
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| 11/23/2010 | Phoenix AZ | The Rhythm Room Rachael Sage |
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Iron and Warner
the death of an indie rocker.
Iron & Wine, aka Sam Beam, has been on indie Sub Pop since inception. I&W pulled a rat out of a hat and notified us all today that they just signed to Warner Bros. The new album, Kiss Each Other Clean, is due out in January 2011.
Why would they choose to join a major label at this point in their already successful career? Discuss.
Hopefully he signed on with good terms for I&W (and rights to their own masters). Other than that, I’ll buy their new one, but I won’t like supporting WB as I did Sub Pop.
Sidenote… fall tour dates…
- October 12, 2010 Iowa City, IA IMU Main Lounge
- October 13, 2010 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater
- November 13, 2010 St Louis, MO The Pageant
- November 14, 2010 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall
- November 15, 2010 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
- November 16, 2010 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
- November 17, 2010 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre
- November 18, 2010 Miami Beach, FL Fillmore Miami Beach
- November 19, 2010 Tallahassee, FL The Moon
- November 20, 2010 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #9
One a month in 2010…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it is “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel, featuring Derek’s wife Sandra McCracken.
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but you can still join in over at the DW store and get the following (plus future releases):
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
- May: Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
- June: U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name
- July: Huey Lewis & the News – Power of Love
- August: The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby
- September: Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound of Silence
~Dan – np: Misha Mengelberg – Four in One
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
Nellie McKay’s HSMH limited edition
Nellie McKay‘s new album, Home Sweet Mobile Home, comes out next week (Sept 28th)… and a limited edition fan package is available on her site. Autographed 12″ x 12″ litho, physical CD, high-quality mp3 album, four exclusive bonus songs (no indication which ones), and an immediate download of “Bruise the on the Sky.” The entire album is currently streaming over on NellieMcKay.com as well.
Limited edition: NellieMcKay.com ($35)
Regular CD: Amazon.com ($9.99)
Regular digital: Amazon.com ($9.49)
~Dan – np: Medeski Martin & Wood – Combustication
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #8
Sorry for the late post, this came out about a week or so ago, but I’ve been on vacation…
One a month in 2010…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it’s a lush “Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles. Excellently recorded and lush… a nice rebound from the Huey Lewis cover from July.
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but you can still join in over at the DW store and get the following (plus future releases):
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
- May: Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
- June: U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name
- July: Huey Lewis & the News – Power of Love
- August: The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby
~Dan – np: KCRW Monring Becomes Eclectic – Quadron
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #7
One a month in 2010…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it’s “Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News. It’s a bit loudly mixed and an odd choice of instrumentation, but much less camp and dated than the original; so Derek gets “kudos” from me on that front. :)
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but you can still join in over at the DW store and get the following (plus future releases):
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
- May: Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
- June: U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name
- July: Huey Lewis & the News – Power of Love
~Dan – np: Isis – Panopticon 
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
REVIEW: Susan Enan @ Our House (Eugene, OR – 7/15/10)
FYI… PHOTOS of the SHOW at the BOTTOM
UK-native singer-songwriter Susan Enan got a break in 2003 when, after hearing her Moonlight -EP-, she was asked to go on tour with Cincinnati-based but nationally-known folky-pop band Over the Rhine. I got a chance to see Susan on that tour twice and bought that little indie recording.
Several years in the making, her full-length album Plainsong expands on that initial EP with some suberbly crafted acoustic pop. It has recently garnered some acclaim and mainstream exposure… Paste Magazine noted Plainsong as one of the “eight criminally underrated albums of 2009.” To kick off this tour, she did a live session at Paste studios in Atlanta, Georgia (check link below for video of Live @ Paste). One of the cornerstone songs of Plainsong, “Bring on the Wonder,” features Sarah McLachlan and was recently on the Fox crime drama BONES. Sarah McLachlan has recently recorded her own version of Susan’s song for her upcoming album – Laws of Illusion.
During last night’s show, Susan shared with us that she was trying to find a way to do something unique. She had done a couple “accidental” house shows in Europe and figured she’d give house shows a try on a larger scale. Personally, I had been to a handful of house concerts (recently: David Bazan of Pedro the Lion in 2009 & Fishtank Ensemble earlier this year), but I’d never hosted a house concert before. Well, there’s no better time than the present… so I volunteered.
The Eugene show was roughly 1/3 of the way through the North American leg of Susan’s Bring on the Song – House Concert Tour. She brought her guitar, keyboard & voice and serenaded us on our back patio amidst a mild summer Oregon evening. The audience brought a few extra chairs, some wine, beer, and snacks. It was truly moving to be able to listen and interact with Susan in such an intimate setting. A gentle breeze, a wandering pup, random neighborhood noises, and beautiful song. Bring on the song!
Setlist: about an hour
(per written setlist… but may have switched around a bit)
- If You’re Feelin’ Low
- Skin, Bone & Silicone
- Monoplain
- Bring on the Wonder
- Don’t Worry
- Ingrid Bergman [Woody Guthrie]
- Bird
- On Your Side
- Love Song
- We All Belong Here
- Moonlight
Short and sweet and highly memorable. We all got to chat with her a bit after the show, and it was nice to not be stuck in a smokey bar buying overpriced beer and snacks while sitting 30+ feet away from the artist. If you have the opportunity to see an upcoming house concert of Susan’s – do it! If you get an opportunity to host a house concert for her (or anyone) – do it! It’s totally fun!! First time hosting, hopefully not the last…
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~Dan – np: Lovage – Music To Make Love to Your Old Lady By
SUSAN ENAN PHOTOS
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Summer 2010 – North America House Concert Tour Dates
go to susanenan.com for info/ticket availability
- 6/30 – Atlanta, GA
- 7/3 – Sherman, TX
- 7/5 – Lawrence (nr Kansas City), KS
- 7/8 – Salt Lake City, UT
- 7/10 – Burlingame, San Francisco Bay, CA
- 7/13 – Harbor/Brookings, OR
- 7/15 – Eugene, OR
- 7/16 – Portland, OR
- 7/17 – Seattle, WA
- 7/19 – Vernon, BC, Canada
- 7/21 – Helena, MT
- 7/24 – Winnepeg, MB, Canada
- 7/26 – St. Paul, MN
- 7/28 – Dubuque, IA
- 7/29 – Chicago, IL
- 7/31 – Hamilton, MI
- 8/1 – Columbus, OH
- 8/5 – Nashville, TN
- 8/6 – Asheville, NC
- 8/8 – Reston, VA
- 8/20 – West Grove/Kennett Square, PA
- 8/21 – Franklin Square, NY
Over the Rhine’s The Long Surrender (due 1/11/11)
As posted on overtherhine.com…
Our immense thanks to all of you who helped make the new Over the Rhine record a reality. It’s been christened THE LONG SURRENDER and is currently being mastered.
Tentative release date: 1.11.11.All those who contributed will receive THE LONG SURRENDER well before the official release date, with extras. Look for a complete (long, rambling) update letter next week with much more, but suffice it to say, for now, our experience with producer Joe Henry and his cast of conjurers was nothing short of incredible.
Can’t wait for you to take the ride/hear for yourself.
Perfect release date, if you ask me!
~Dan – np: Susan Enan – Plainsong
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #6
One a month in 2010…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it’s “Where the Streets Have No Name” by some Irish band. Derek has a long history of covering U2 in concert… love this acoustic take on a classic. Thanks, Derek!!
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but you can still join in over at the DW store and get the following (plus future releases):
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
- May: Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
- June: U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name
If you missed the Derek & Jennifer Knapp tour, check out my review and photos from the Portland Oregon show at the Aladdin Theater on April 27th.
~Dan – np: Damien Jurado – Saint Bartlett
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #5
One a month in 2010…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it’s “Chicago” by Sufjan Stevens. Not as lush as the original instrumentation, but fantastic nonetheless. Thanks, Derek!!
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but you can still join in over at the DW store. My plea for Derek to cover Tori Amos’ “Crucify” is likely not gonna happen. Oh well… I like the first five months’ output regardless.
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
- May: Sufjan Stevens – Chicago
If you missed the Derek & Jennifer Knapp tour, check out my review and photos from the Portland Oregon show at the Aladdin Theater on April 27th.
~Dan – np: Isis – Wavering Radiant
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
Jude – The Way That You Want Me
Jude Christodal has been on a hiatus as of late… his last album and mini-tour were in 2008. Well, under the cloak of night, the good ole CDBaby listings for him have become active again:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Jude5
The new song “The Way That You Want Me,” which was featured on the TV show HOUSE (FOX), is the first single from an upcoming acoustic album. The song is available as a download only as of this time. $0.99 on CDBaby, and I imagine it will be on iTunes shortly as well.
~Dan -np: Lenny Kravitz – 5
Derek Webb – Democracy Vol 1 #4
One a month in 2010… a little late for April, but not too late…
Derek Webb‘s Democracy Vol 1 is rolling along… This month, it’s Gnarls Barkley‘s “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul.” I dig the less stripped down, more produced version of this compared to past Democracy Vol 1 issues… worth the slight delay.
Speaking of the delay, Derek’s hometown of Nashville has been through a lot recently with the flooding. Please help out if you can by donating your time or money. Check out Hands On Nashville for more information:
For those not in the know, Democracy Vol 1 was part of the Stockholm Syndrome pre-order package, but you can still join in over at the DW store. My plea for Derek to cover Tori Amos’ “Crucify” is likely not gonna happen. Oh well… I like the first four months’ output regardless.
- January: The Beatles – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- February: Coldplay – Fix You
- March: Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’
- April: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul
If you missed the Derek & Jennifer Knapp tour, check out my review and photos from the Portland Oregon show at the Aladdin Theater on April 27th.
~Dan – np: Klank – Still Suffering
Democracy Vol. 1 is the first in a series of subscription based albums of cover songs that Derek will be recording annually, starting January 2010. Those who participate will not only receive the exclusive album, but will democratically decide what songs Derek will record.
Ever wished you could hear Derek cover your favorite Beatles song? Or Backstreet Boys song? Or even re-record your favorite old Caedmon’s Call song? Here’s your chance. Songs will be nominated and voted down to 12. Derek will record them (demo quality) and deliver them digitally (320kbps MP3s), one song per month for 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique collaborative project with Derek Webb!
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