Thursday, September 7, 2017
Raphael Weinroth-Browne - Hand.Cannot.Erase (9 Cellos, Steven Wilson)
This is lovely. Kind of reminds me of some of the String Quartet tributes.
I may have to check out some more of this guy Raphael Weinroth-Browne's stuff, per the a Cello-Rock band like Judgement Day's absence of late.
George Michael News
Facebook Link to Clip w/ Nile Rodgers
https://www.georgemichael.com/
Preorder the Album
Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged Album George Michael
Per being married to a woman whose pretty obsessed with George and especially since him dying last Christmas, this is great news to finally see some activity from his estate.
Nile Rodgers was supposed to work with him not long after he died per he had been to dinner? or at least seen him like 2 days before he died in London.
The album they were meaning to make may have demos that with some work, would be worth releasing.
The documentary? can't find anything yet on it, but with some activity, I wonder if that won't be too far away (maybe around X-Mas?).
The Listen Without Prejudice Deluxe version my wife really wants is finally up to preorder there.
CD, Vinyl, Digital, etc. Amazon CD link here
October 20th it shows as a release date.
https://www.georgemichael.com/
Preorder the Album
Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged Album George Michael
Per being married to a woman whose pretty obsessed with George and especially since him dying last Christmas, this is great news to finally see some activity from his estate.
Nile Rodgers was supposed to work with him not long after he died per he had been to dinner? or at least seen him like 2 days before he died in London.
The album they were meaning to make may have demos that with some work, would be worth releasing.
The documentary? can't find anything yet on it, but with some activity, I wonder if that won't be too far away (maybe around X-Mas?).
The Listen Without Prejudice Deluxe version my wife really wants is finally up to preorder there.
CD, Vinyl, Digital, etc. Amazon CD link here
October 20th it shows as a release date.
MEW: Artists recommended like/for fans of them (RIYL/FFO)
Ok, so this is the 1st one of these.
It ended up relatively long, and with blurbs. And I'm sure more names I'm not including will come up, which maybe I'll edit this, or maybe make a 2nd, etc (a Chamber Rock entry I've decided needs to be made in general).
But I can't say if the blurbs especially will continue, especially since I can see many of these being MUCH LONGER in terms of artists. Twitter-length or less and maybe or maybe not a link/youtube video.
I guess I'll see.
Mew are a great band who while when I 1st got into them, I found their music reminded me of some music I was familiar with and liked (namely Sigur Ros), I came to feel they were pretty distinct. Their style of Dream Pop/Rock mixed with progressive rock really stood out.
But I did come to discover other bands who shared varying levels of similarities, most of which I enjoy to different degrees.
Team Me: Norway's answer to Mew in a lot of ways. The songwriting (and the energy namely) is what works for me even if they remind me of Mew in a lot of ways.
Jazzkamikaze: Also from Denmark, their 1 album with vocals (that I know of) that is more rock-like, 2010's Supersonic Revolutions is a lot like a Jazzy-version of Mew (or like if The Reign of Kindo has a vocalist like Jonas Bjerre). The closing track "Acropolis" almost seems like the sequel to "Comforting Sounds."
I will include the fact they have some albums/eps I've yet to hear, that may be like Supersonic Revolutions. But the others I did hear were largely instrumental Jazz albums (albeit pretty good though).
Also to note, Marius Neset of Jazzkamikaze, plays saxophone on the new Mew album Visuals.
Deas Veil - the Album All the Houses Look the Same uses some synths and has atmosphere that reminds me of Mew, maybe mostly from Frengers. The vocals, while not identical, are higher pitched like Jonas from Mew. I am a bit slighted with them as I haven't listened to their music in many years. I recall the follow-up album Birds and Cages not being as good, but it is actually rated higher on rateyourmusic. And they followed that one with a Self-Titled album, but that one is not rated as high as the previous 2. Maybe they differ most from Mew being "emo" or even Christian at points, like the band Mae? Regardless, worth checking out if you want to hear music similar to Mew.
edit: songs "Surface," "Shoreline," and "Shadow and City Lights"
Time of Orchids - This band is mostly on here per the vocalist at times sounds like Jonas Bjerre. And the fact they are definitely experimental and progressive. But they probably have more differences than similarities. However, they are (or were) an incredible band, namely if you like experimental, quirky and schizophrenic rock music.
Fields - "Anglo-Icelandic" band. The debut album Everything Last Winter that came in 2007 was quite good, and it reminded me of Pure Reason Revolution a lot, but also Mew in some ways. The Dreamy element with some of the bass riffs. A 2nd album was to come in 2009 I think, and it was recorded, with demos on their myspace page, but unfortunately, it wasn't to be per the record label dropped them literally a month or less than the release date in March from memory.
Dreamy vocals between male and female. I even recall on the Mew forum, some people talking about Fields.
Pure Reason Revolution - They're likely going to have to have their own RIYL/FFO, and a larger percentage of Mew fans know them per them touring together and just a common suggestion in the mid/late 2000's.
On paper, the Dreamy moments, namely with the vocal harmonies and some of the trippy layers and textures are what they share most in common. Also a pop element I suppose.
I suppose they largely just fall under being such a good band who have elements that they share enough, and are done well enough, that Mew fans very easily could like them.
Kimbra - She's a huge fan (even addressing her fans online as "Frengers" at times). And she even guested on Plus/Minus (as well as Jonas guest vocals on a bonus track on her last album The Golden Echo)
Musically, progressive/dream pop/rock in a general sense is similar. She uses a lot of falsetto vocals as well. I suppose it's hard to not say or think she's influenced by them, just listening to many of her songs.
Carpark North - This name I guess falls in here largely per I know there was a large percentage of fans among Mew fans. It probably helps that they are also from Denmark (like Jazzkamikaze),
Musically, I only was lukewarm about them. And I don't know how much their sound really shares in common with Mew, but large numbers of taste of a fan base should be worth something.
Paper Route - I'm mainly including this band in that after a couple of really good EPs, they released a debut album that had some moments I thought about Mew. Although they would be more recommended for fans of Mutemath (a band they opened for). I guess with some falsetto vocals including harmonies, and use of synths, I can't help but think some Mew fans may enjoy them.
Sadly, after those original EPs, my interest kind of dwindled. But I guess even just for those EPs, they would be worth checking out.
Dream Pop/Rock.
Crying - I stumbled upon this band within the last couple of months. I don't recall mentioning them in here, although I may have dropped their name once, I can't remember.
They received a fair amount of comparisons to Mew where I saw their name, on the rym message board.
At any case, they have a female singer who does actually sound somewhat like Jonas, but at the same time, has her own voice. A bit like Time of Orchids in a way.
Their music? beyond the vocals, is like Mew in that it uses progressive rock in some ways, and textures. However, the jury is out for me, partially per I hear a lot of Mathrock and 'core elements at points. Why I was not grabbed hugely by them, but I have only heard their debut album Beyond the Fleeting Gales once, and mean to give it more time.
But just based on my perception and the content online about Mew with them, I would guess they would appeal to at least some Mew fans.
Agent Fresco - like Sigur Ros and Fields, they come from Iceland I guess. And they are a band who with their last record, Destrier, they received a fair amount of buzz and with that, comparisons to among others like (22 and The Reign of Kindo), Mew.
I am on the fence about them. I assumed I would really love them, but got a bit lost in their last record, expecting brilliance. And if/when it came, it was so subtle, I struggled to need to go back to it. But unlike some other bands, I kind of think the jury is still a bit out on them.
But per the people who love them, comparing them to Mew, I guess they are a band to not miss in this list. And perhaps with some time, I may feel more strongly about them and even the Mew comparisons, etc.
Astronoid - I'm including this band, even though when I was suggested/saw their name in 2016, Mew's name came up quite a bit. They were saying their music was like if Mew were doing Black Metal.
And, to be honest, that description or the Blackgaze/Metalgaze that is happy in a way, with that contrast, is not bad. But I just found the combination and maybe more so, just the songwriting and PRODUCTION from memory, not working too well for me.
But it did for others, so they are worth including as a suggestion I suppose. They're not the only Metal /Core band I recall within the last few years who Mew's name got mentioned with.
VOLA also is a band whose debut album Inmazes received many Mew name drops. But instead of Black Metal like Astronoid, they combined Djent and some other styles of rock and metal with the Mew-like Dream Prog/Pop.
And like Astronoid, the mix and songs just lost me. The mixing and production from memory, may also have. But like Astronoid, their was enough Mew name dropping from people who enjoy them, they probably deserve a recommendation to some Mew fans who also like Metal.
It ended up relatively long, and with blurbs. And I'm sure more names I'm not including will come up, which maybe I'll edit this, or maybe make a 2nd, etc (a Chamber Rock entry I've decided needs to be made in general).
But I can't say if the blurbs especially will continue, especially since I can see many of these being MUCH LONGER in terms of artists. Twitter-length or less and maybe or maybe not a link/youtube video.
I guess I'll see.
Mew are a great band who while when I 1st got into them, I found their music reminded me of some music I was familiar with and liked (namely Sigur Ros), I came to feel they were pretty distinct. Their style of Dream Pop/Rock mixed with progressive rock really stood out.
But I did come to discover other bands who shared varying levels of similarities, most of which I enjoy to different degrees.
Team Me: Norway's answer to Mew in a lot of ways. The songwriting (and the energy namely) is what works for me even if they remind me of Mew in a lot of ways.
Jazzkamikaze: Also from Denmark, their 1 album with vocals (that I know of) that is more rock-like, 2010's Supersonic Revolutions is a lot like a Jazzy-version of Mew (or like if The Reign of Kindo has a vocalist like Jonas Bjerre). The closing track "Acropolis" almost seems like the sequel to "Comforting Sounds."
I will include the fact they have some albums/eps I've yet to hear, that may be like Supersonic Revolutions. But the others I did hear were largely instrumental Jazz albums (albeit pretty good though).
Also to note, Marius Neset of Jazzkamikaze, plays saxophone on the new Mew album Visuals.
Deas Veil - the Album All the Houses Look the Same uses some synths and has atmosphere that reminds me of Mew, maybe mostly from Frengers. The vocals, while not identical, are higher pitched like Jonas from Mew. I am a bit slighted with them as I haven't listened to their music in many years. I recall the follow-up album Birds and Cages not being as good, but it is actually rated higher on rateyourmusic. And they followed that one with a Self-Titled album, but that one is not rated as high as the previous 2. Maybe they differ most from Mew being "emo" or even Christian at points, like the band Mae? Regardless, worth checking out if you want to hear music similar to Mew.
edit: songs "Surface," "Shoreline," and "Shadow and City Lights"
Time of Orchids - This band is mostly on here per the vocalist at times sounds like Jonas Bjerre. And the fact they are definitely experimental and progressive. But they probably have more differences than similarities. However, they are (or were) an incredible band, namely if you like experimental, quirky and schizophrenic rock music.
Fields - "Anglo-Icelandic" band. The debut album Everything Last Winter that came in 2007 was quite good, and it reminded me of Pure Reason Revolution a lot, but also Mew in some ways. The Dreamy element with some of the bass riffs. A 2nd album was to come in 2009 I think, and it was recorded, with demos on their myspace page, but unfortunately, it wasn't to be per the record label dropped them literally a month or less than the release date in March from memory.
Dreamy vocals between male and female. I even recall on the Mew forum, some people talking about Fields.
Pure Reason Revolution - They're likely going to have to have their own RIYL/FFO, and a larger percentage of Mew fans know them per them touring together and just a common suggestion in the mid/late 2000's.
On paper, the Dreamy moments, namely with the vocal harmonies and some of the trippy layers and textures are what they share most in common. Also a pop element I suppose.
I suppose they largely just fall under being such a good band who have elements that they share enough, and are done well enough, that Mew fans very easily could like them.
Kimbra - She's a huge fan (even addressing her fans online as "Frengers" at times). And she even guested on Plus/Minus (as well as Jonas guest vocals on a bonus track on her last album The Golden Echo)
Musically, progressive/dream pop/rock in a general sense is similar. She uses a lot of falsetto vocals as well. I suppose it's hard to not say or think she's influenced by them, just listening to many of her songs.
Carpark North - This name I guess falls in here largely per I know there was a large percentage of fans among Mew fans. It probably helps that they are also from Denmark (like Jazzkamikaze),
Musically, I only was lukewarm about them. And I don't know how much their sound really shares in common with Mew, but large numbers of taste of a fan base should be worth something.
Paper Route - I'm mainly including this band in that after a couple of really good EPs, they released a debut album that had some moments I thought about Mew. Although they would be more recommended for fans of Mutemath (a band they opened for). I guess with some falsetto vocals including harmonies, and use of synths, I can't help but think some Mew fans may enjoy them.
Sadly, after those original EPs, my interest kind of dwindled. But I guess even just for those EPs, they would be worth checking out.
Dream Pop/Rock.
Crying - I stumbled upon this band within the last couple of months. I don't recall mentioning them in here, although I may have dropped their name once, I can't remember.
They received a fair amount of comparisons to Mew where I saw their name, on the rym message board.
At any case, they have a female singer who does actually sound somewhat like Jonas, but at the same time, has her own voice. A bit like Time of Orchids in a way.
Their music? beyond the vocals, is like Mew in that it uses progressive rock in some ways, and textures. However, the jury is out for me, partially per I hear a lot of Mathrock and 'core elements at points. Why I was not grabbed hugely by them, but I have only heard their debut album Beyond the Fleeting Gales once, and mean to give it more time.
But just based on my perception and the content online about Mew with them, I would guess they would appeal to at least some Mew fans.
Agent Fresco - like Sigur Ros and Fields, they come from Iceland I guess. And they are a band who with their last record, Destrier, they received a fair amount of buzz and with that, comparisons to among others like (22 and The Reign of Kindo), Mew.
I am on the fence about them. I assumed I would really love them, but got a bit lost in their last record, expecting brilliance. And if/when it came, it was so subtle, I struggled to need to go back to it. But unlike some other bands, I kind of think the jury is still a bit out on them.
But per the people who love them, comparing them to Mew, I guess they are a band to not miss in this list. And perhaps with some time, I may feel more strongly about them and even the Mew comparisons, etc.
Astronoid - I'm including this band, even though when I was suggested/saw their name in 2016, Mew's name came up quite a bit. They were saying their music was like if Mew were doing Black Metal.
And, to be honest, that description or the Blackgaze/Metalgaze that is happy in a way, with that contrast, is not bad. But I just found the combination and maybe more so, just the songwriting and PRODUCTION from memory, not working too well for me.
But it did for others, so they are worth including as a suggestion I suppose. They're not the only Metal /Core band I recall within the last few years who Mew's name got mentioned with.
VOLA also is a band whose debut album Inmazes received many Mew name drops. But instead of Black Metal like Astronoid, they combined Djent and some other styles of rock and metal with the Mew-like Dream Prog/Pop.
And like Astronoid, the mix and songs just lost me. The mixing and production from memory, may also have. But like Astronoid, their was enough Mew name dropping from people who enjoy them, they probably deserve a recommendation to some Mew fans who also like Metal.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
1 Top 10 UNDERRATED Rush Songs List (and My Own)
Link
The Necromancer
Something for Nothing
Xanadu
Circumstances
Jacob's Ladder
Witch Hunt
Chemistry
Losing It
The Body Electric
Secret Touch
Not a bad list, although it seems to focus on their popular period still.
Here's a list I just came up with today, just using 1 song per album (because I could include 4 or 5 at least from many of the 80's albums easily.
The Fountain of Lamneth (specifically, Bacchus Plateau)
Different Strings\
Vital Signs
The Analog Kid
The Enemy Within
Middletown Dreams
Prime Mover
Red Tide
Heresy
Alien Shore
The Necromancer
Something for Nothing
Xanadu
Circumstances
Jacob's Ladder
Witch Hunt
Chemistry
Losing It
The Body Electric
Secret Touch
Not a bad list, although it seems to focus on their popular period still.
Here's a list I just came up with today, just using 1 song per album (because I could include 4 or 5 at least from many of the 80's albums easily.
The Fountain of Lamneth (specifically, Bacchus Plateau)
Different Strings\
Vital Signs
The Analog Kid
The Enemy Within
Middletown Dreams
Prime Mover
Red Tide
Heresy
Alien Shore
Albums to re-listen to soon and (some) upcoming albums for Anticipation
There may be a few others like Broken Social Scene and the Planetarium project, that I mean to, but it has hit me recently how with less than 2 months left, the end of year stuff isn't far away and I should start doing some cramming.
Everything Everything - A Fever Dream
Major Parkinson - Blackbox (per Kickstarter)
Steven Wilson - To the Bone
SikTh - The Future in Whose Eyes?
Timmy Sean - Weeks
Hotel of the Laughing Tree - Hotel Junk Box
Subterranean Masquerade - Vagabond
Anathema - The Optimist
Pain of Salvation - In the Passing Light of Day
Ramona Falls - Coils
Solstafir - Berdreyminn
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Flying Microtonal Banana (and maybe Murder of the Universe)
Mutemath - Play Dead
other than Mutemath, there's not a ton of new albums I am certain to anticipate: just scanning the Calendar:
Small Leaks Sink Ships
The Contortionist
Ne Obliviscaris
Bend Sinister (both an EP which is certain, and full-length?)
Nordic Giants
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Godspeed You Black Empeoror
Sons of Apollo
Unclear:
In Vain
Native Construct
Soundscape
Sculptured
Likely 2017-2018
Galactic Cowboys
Ours - Spectacular Sight
Tiny Giant
Typhoon
The Reign of Kindo
Fjokra
Pepe Deluxe
Karnivool
Neverending White Lights
Everything Everything - A Fever Dream
Major Parkinson - Blackbox (per Kickstarter)
Steven Wilson - To the Bone
SikTh - The Future in Whose Eyes?
Timmy Sean - Weeks
Hotel of the Laughing Tree - Hotel Junk Box
Subterranean Masquerade - Vagabond
Anathema - The Optimist
Pain of Salvation - In the Passing Light of Day
Ramona Falls - Coils
Solstafir - Berdreyminn
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Flying Microtonal Banana (and maybe Murder of the Universe)
Mutemath - Play Dead
other than Mutemath, there's not a ton of new albums I am certain to anticipate: just scanning the Calendar:
Small Leaks Sink Ships
The Contortionist
Ne Obliviscaris
Bend Sinister (both an EP which is certain, and full-length?)
Nordic Giants
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Godspeed You Black Empeoror
Sons of Apollo
Unclear:
In Vain
Native Construct
Soundscape
Sculptured
Likely 2017-2018
Galactic Cowboys
Ours - Spectacular Sight
Tiny Giant
Typhoon
The Reign of Kindo
Fjokra
Pepe Deluxe
Karnivool
Neverending White Lights
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Rest in Peace Walter Becker (Steely Dan)
ny times
npr
No other details were offered, but the guitarist, bassist and songwriter had been in poor health, and didn't participate in two Steely Dan concerts in July. Fagen told reporters in August that Becker had undergone a medical procedure that prevented him from touring.
Becker had performed with Steely Dan as recently as April.
Saw him with the DAN on November 8, 2009 at Northrop Auditorium perform the complete Aja record.
In going through many of the Yearly Albums Calendars in the 70's, I will fully admit to not knowing (but meaning to) many of their albums in full. I did own A Decade
http://www.walterbecker.com/
So just reading about his background on Wiki, he was a member and/producer of the band China Crisis whose music sounds familiar, but at the same time, I'm not sure I've ever heard much if any of it before today. 80's "Sophistipop" aka Synth/New Wave pop/rock which a lot of it is good music, but does sound much of its time.
Also learning of him playing in a Jazz band with Chevy Chase in HS and writing/recording the soundtrack for the Richard Pryor film You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat from 1971 with Jay and the Americans.
Also a sort of 2nd degree personal note on definitely both Todd Rundgren and Donald Fagen (and I think Becker). A friend of mine used to talk about selling his music every winter and going to Hawaii. Delivering pizzas while living on the beach in a Tent. And Hanging Out with Rundgren, Fagen and I'd presume Walter Becker as well.
Granted I never saw pics or anything, so only can go by his word, lol.
I really like Steely Dan, although I have never considered myself a fanatic or hardcore fan. But like Billy Joel or some others, I think if I ever do find the time to spend with their catalog and know their albums much better than I do, I may see them and Becker in an even higher light. They were studio masters and pop-music craftsmen. And I think even beyond their many hits, they were perfectionists for all of their writing and recordings, Much like Kevin Gilbert. Which is why I may at some point get into them more, own all of their albums, etc.
It's just too bad it may come after now Walter Becker is gone.
R.I.P.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
James Bickers Rest in Peace 9/29/16
9/2/17 10:15PM
Here's 1 (likely the only) photo I took with James and his wife Nancy from Prog Power USA February 23-24, 2001 in Lansing, IL at JJ Kelley's.
If I find the time and place, I may try and make a video talking about James and that experience soon. I dunno, maybe around the anniversary. I'm just kind of taken aback by how much learning about him dying has affected me. I suppose some of it is his age, but a lot of it is just as I posted below, he kind of inspired me to do this and just listen to something as important (even if trivial) as the music I listen to every day.
I guess in a way, more than say Earl Root or something, I sort of see or saw him as a mentor to me.
I suppose the likes of people I know a bit online like the Used Bin Guys, Jeff Wagner or Anil Prasad..or Lorenzo or Neesh I might feel similarly, but for some reason they feel more like contemporaries rather than someone I was directly inspired/influenced by.
Mind you, I only met in person James, that 1 time. These others I know, I only know online, but it would be great to someday meet in person as well (I met Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot at least once..but they aren't exactly as consumed by the same underground progressive rock stuff I am; nor is The Needle Drop or some other known music journalists).
8/29/17 12:38PM
http://wfpl.org/james-bickers-long-time-louisville-public-media-host-died/
http://www.whas11.com/news/local/james-bickers-longtime-wfpl-and-wfpk-host-passes-away-at-45/327803305
Shit.
Okay, this is really weird how I go to look up the quote of his I like and find out James Bickers, a guy I met at the 1st ProgPower USA festival and founder of Sea of Tranquility, the progressive rock/metal magazine from the late 90's/early 2000's passed away. Not yesterday or last week or month, but nearly 1 year ago.
And reading those articles, namely the 1st one, he was not all that much older than me being only 45.
I feel really bad for not hearing about this sooner.
I followed him on Twitter although I don't read the 900 or so accounts I follow religiously.
And so now taking this in, I will try and summarize my experience with him and his work (for now).
I 1st noticed him having a regular column and reviews in Progression magazine in the late 90's I think. He was one of the only people who wrote about progressive metal/metal in general in there, which being that i loved Dream Theater, especially then, and bands like them, he was 1 of the writers I enjoyed most.
Then Sea of Tranquility came out, and it was even more focused. Featuring bands like Pain of Salvation, Enchant, King's X, Fates Warning, and Queensryche.
It was a very well-made, entertaining, and even less-is-more read even compared to Progression. But it didn't last per time and money as I came to learn.
And I was really happy to meet him in person in February 2001 at the 1st ProgPower USA festival, which I was able to have an interview/chat that I later aired on KFAI.
That chat I must not deny, made a very big impact on me and my 25 year old music listening-self.
Among other things, just the fact he mentioned he had a mindset of being open minded with music, and listening to only progressive rock was as limiting as "only listening to Britney Spears albums."
The chat I transcribed I have posted I think more than once online, maybe in my old livejournal even and I would guess on multiple forums. In this blog? maybe once or maybe 1 or 2 other times. The quote about progressive music I know I have frequently.
But IT'S HERE anyway.
But since, I know he was a Renaissance man of sorts, not just with writing and music, but pop-culture and radio, and those links above along with his twitter account add to that.
He had a podcast I guess, which sadly it takes me learn of his passing to now check it out. But so be it, I imagine he would agree better now than never, etc.
Jeez, onl6y 45, and man who may have been far beyond his age's typical amount of wisdom.
I guess he certainly is 1 of the people who largely inspired me to do this and maybe more so, just continue to pursue music listening so passionately.
Also odd how his passing came literally 5 days after My Wedding; and back in 2001 when I was talking to him for those 30-45 mins or whatever, the subject of women came up. Sort of ironic timing.
Rest in Peace James. Sorry to now learn and include some memories of the experience I had meeting you now 16 years ago. The world will certainly miss your work, but myself and hopefully others will help carry on that open-minded approach to consuming and promoting art and entertainment (especially all kinds of music).
Here's 1 (likely the only) photo I took with James and his wife Nancy from Prog Power USA February 23-24, 2001 in Lansing, IL at JJ Kelley's.
If I find the time and place, I may try and make a video talking about James and that experience soon. I dunno, maybe around the anniversary. I'm just kind of taken aback by how much learning about him dying has affected me. I suppose some of it is his age, but a lot of it is just as I posted below, he kind of inspired me to do this and just listen to something as important (even if trivial) as the music I listen to every day.
I guess in a way, more than say Earl Root or something, I sort of see or saw him as a mentor to me.
I suppose the likes of people I know a bit online like the Used Bin Guys, Jeff Wagner or Anil Prasad..or Lorenzo or Neesh I might feel similarly, but for some reason they feel more like contemporaries rather than someone I was directly inspired/influenced by.
Mind you, I only met in person James, that 1 time. These others I know, I only know online, but it would be great to someday meet in person as well (I met Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot at least once..but they aren't exactly as consumed by the same underground progressive rock stuff I am; nor is The Needle Drop or some other known music journalists).
8/29/17 12:38PM
http://wfpl.org/james-bickers-long-time-louisville-public-media-host-died/
http://www.whas11.com/news/local/james-bickers-longtime-wfpl-and-wfpk-host-passes-away-at-45/327803305
Shit.
Okay, this is really weird how I go to look up the quote of his I like and find out James Bickers, a guy I met at the 1st ProgPower USA festival and founder of Sea of Tranquility, the progressive rock/metal magazine from the late 90's/early 2000's passed away. Not yesterday or last week or month, but nearly 1 year ago.
And reading those articles, namely the 1st one, he was not all that much older than me being only 45.
I feel really bad for not hearing about this sooner.
I followed him on Twitter although I don't read the 900 or so accounts I follow religiously.
And so now taking this in, I will try and summarize my experience with him and his work (for now).
I 1st noticed him having a regular column and reviews in Progression magazine in the late 90's I think. He was one of the only people who wrote about progressive metal/metal in general in there, which being that i loved Dream Theater, especially then, and bands like them, he was 1 of the writers I enjoyed most.
Then Sea of Tranquility came out, and it was even more focused. Featuring bands like Pain of Salvation, Enchant, King's X, Fates Warning, and Queensryche.
It was a very well-made, entertaining, and even less-is-more read even compared to Progression. But it didn't last per time and money as I came to learn.
And I was really happy to meet him in person in February 2001 at the 1st ProgPower USA festival, which I was able to have an interview/chat that I later aired on KFAI.
That chat I must not deny, made a very big impact on me and my 25 year old music listening-self.
Among other things, just the fact he mentioned he had a mindset of being open minded with music, and listening to only progressive rock was as limiting as "only listening to Britney Spears albums."
The chat I transcribed I have posted I think more than once online, maybe in my old livejournal even and I would guess on multiple forums. In this blog? maybe once or maybe 1 or 2 other times. The quote about progressive music I know I have frequently.
But IT'S HERE anyway.
But since, I know he was a Renaissance man of sorts, not just with writing and music, but pop-culture and radio, and those links above along with his twitter account add to that.
He had a podcast I guess, which sadly it takes me learn of his passing to now check it out. But so be it, I imagine he would agree better now than never, etc.
Jeez, onl6y 45, and man who may have been far beyond his age's typical amount of wisdom.
I guess he certainly is 1 of the people who largely inspired me to do this and maybe more so, just continue to pursue music listening so passionately.
Also odd how his passing came literally 5 days after My Wedding; and back in 2001 when I was talking to him for those 30-45 mins or whatever, the subject of women came up. Sort of ironic timing.
Rest in Peace James. Sorry to now learn and include some memories of the experience I had meeting you now 16 years ago. The world will certainly miss your work, but myself and hopefully others will help carry on that open-minded approach to consuming and promoting art and entertainment (especially all kinds of music).
Amanda Palmer - Drowned in the Sound [1B] (2017)
So Amanda wrote and recorded this new song, which what seems largely if not entirely for the benefit for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Hence the title in some ways.
I couldn't help but think of the Drowned in Sound Music website even though I'm sure the title has absolutely nothing to do with it.
amandapalmer: i just dropped a brand-new track, written and recorded in 3 days with the help of over 600+ people on my patreon. all the public proceeds from the track benefit Texas Diaper Bank, who are helping alllll affected areas of harvey.
I couldn't help but think of the Drowned in Sound Music website even though I'm sure the title has absolutely nothing to do with it.
amandapalmer: i just dropped a brand-new track, written and recorded in 3 days with the help of over 600+ people on my patreon. all the public proceeds from the track benefit Texas Diaper Bank, who are helping alllll affected areas of harvey.
100% of the proceeds from the download of this song until September 30th will support the Texas Diaper Bank to help victims of Hurricane Harvey across Texas! Read more about Texas Diaper Bank here:texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com
this song was written as a two-day songwriting exercise on august 29th and 30th, 2017, using input/inspiration/comments from over 600 patrons (you can read those here: www.patreon.com/posts/i-am-open-for-me-14099481). it wound up being a response to the insanity of internet politics melded with the recent total eclipse and the devastation of hurricane harvey….and, y’know…other stuff.
read the full backstory & lyrics here:amandapalmer.net/drowninginthesound/
if you love this song, please consider joining my patreon to support me, my team & collaborators make MORE THINGS.www.patreon.com/amandapalmer/posts
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Creative Commons License
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this song was written as a two-day songwriting exercise on august 29th and 30th, 2017, using input/inspiration/comments from over 600 patrons (you can read those here: www.patreon.com/posts/i-am-open-for-me-14099481). it wound up being a response to the insanity of internet politics melded with the recent total eclipse and the devastation of hurricane harvey….and, y’know…other stuff.
read the full backstory & lyrics here:amandapalmer.net/drowninginthesound/
if you love this song, please consider joining my patreon to support me, my team & collaborators make MORE THINGS.www.patreon.com/amandapalmer/posts
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Creative Commons License
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credits
released August 31, 2017
credits:
music, lyrics, piano, vocals: amanda palmer
engineer: eli winograd @ lone pine studio in kingston, NY
special thanks to ben folds for texting with me before his show in little rock, arkansas, and making me change one rhythm and cut two useless repetitions before the first chorus
credits:
music, lyrics, piano, vocals: amanda palmer
engineer: eli winograd @ lone pine studio in kingston, NY
special thanks to ben folds for texting with me before his show in little rock, arkansas, and making me change one rhythm and cut two useless repetitions before the first chorus
Friday, September 1, 2017
Major Parkinson - Blackbox (2016-2017)
9/1/17 10:25PM
1st single, the title/final track (like Mew did with Visuals as the 1st single being the last track on the album).
FB with all the links
https://majorparkinson.bandcamp.com/track/blackbox-2
Preorder (all formats)
Karisma Records ALBUM Details Link
October 27th release date.
1. Lover, Lower Me Down! 4:48
2. Night Hitcher 5:47
3. Before the Helmets 1:46
4. Isabel – A Report to an Academy 9:42
5. Scenes from Edison’s Black Maria 1:47
6. Madeleine Crumbles 5:07
7. Baseball 10:21
8. Strawberry Suicide 2:58
9. Blackbox 5:49
7/31/17 11:28PM
Major Parkinson Post on FB confirming signing with Karisma Records, for the distribution outside of Norway.
The title "Blackbox" has been mentioned a couple of times on Facebook, in a subtle fashion. I am assuming its use by the band makes sense. If it is not that and it turns out to be something different, than of course I'll go ahead and bump/edit this entry.
So we signed with these nice people called KARISMA RECORDS for the release of Blackbox outside of Norway. Finally you people should be able to get the record in stores out there in the big world. Happy days ahead!
And the release time frame per Karimsa Records is "Autumn"
I might add though, per the email list, the band mentioned either a September 22nd or 29th release date. Granted, that was long before signing with this label, so it may come a little later.
The Kickstarter for this album was successful and the backers like myself are from a few posts, to receive a download on September 1st, and then have the physical copies shipped. So my vinyl may arrive as early as the 2nd week of September.
Also a comment from the band on the campaign back in April mentions 9 tracks and a couple "lingering around 10 minutes" for what that's worth.
I love their epics usually, so that sounds all the more enticing.
1st single, the title/final track (like Mew did with Visuals as the 1st single being the last track on the album).
FB with all the links
https://majorparkinson.bandcamp.com/track/blackbox-2
Preorder (all formats)
Karisma Records ALBUM Details Link
October 27th release date.
1. Lover, Lower Me Down! 4:48
2. Night Hitcher 5:47
3. Before the Helmets 1:46
4. Isabel – A Report to an Academy 9:42
5. Scenes from Edison’s Black Maria 1:47
6. Madeleine Crumbles 5:07
7. Baseball 10:21
8. Strawberry Suicide 2:58
9. Blackbox 5:49
7/31/17 11:28PM
Major Parkinson Post on FB confirming signing with Karisma Records, for the distribution outside of Norway.
The title "Blackbox" has been mentioned a couple of times on Facebook, in a subtle fashion. I am assuming its use by the band makes sense. If it is not that and it turns out to be something different, than of course I'll go ahead and bump/edit this entry.
So we signed with these nice people called KARISMA RECORDS for the release of Blackbox outside of Norway. Finally you people should be able to get the record in stores out there in the big world. Happy days ahead!
And the release time frame per Karimsa Records is "Autumn"
I might add though, per the email list, the band mentioned either a September 22nd or 29th release date. Granted, that was long before signing with this label, so it may come a little later.
The Kickstarter for this album was successful and the backers like myself are from a few posts, to receive a download on September 1st, and then have the physical copies shipped. So my vinyl may arrive as early as the 2nd week of September.
Also a comment from the band on the campaign back in April mentions 9 tracks and a couple "lingering around 10 minutes" for what that's worth.
I love their epics usually, so that sounds all the more enticing.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Umi: Dynamic instrumental rock band from Minnesota
So ever since seeing this local instrumental rock band open for The Reign of Kindo (Jason Richardson) on Sunday, and picking up the Flash Drive they had available with all 3 of the releases they have that are on their bandcamp page which are embedded below (the 2nd one, Tiny, Little Light which is free to download by the way).
I have been checking these studio recordings the last few days, and have in some ways been blown away.
The use of dynamics and intricate instrumentation and production is very clear.
Their music is bright, energetic, epic, and even somewhat diverse. Sometimes slow, sometimes moody, other times technical. The contrast and interplay of the guitars and drums really works well. And the piano, which I suppose may be 1 of the biggest things that makes them stand out from many of the instrumental rock bands out there.
There's at least 1 or 2 bands I'm still not remembering who they reminded me of, with their use of piano with post-rock/jazz etc. But I guess just to make a couple of comparisons.
1 being the early Tangled Thoughts of Leaving aka the Tiny Fragments EP especially. The subtle at times, yet goose-bump worth piano melodies that create such wonderful mood and atmosphere is present.
The other I want to say some of the earlier God is an Astronaut, I recall having some similar kinds of moments to the music from Umi.
But also someone like Pat Metheny of course (or more recently, The Super Pilots/Mike Linden), largely per the happy and bright tone, and even jazzy element.
I need to work my way through their stuff more to fully grasp how great this band is, but at a minimum, I think they are the both the best new band from Minnesota I've discovered since at least Words for Penga in 2015? and also maybe more so, the best instrumental/post band I a may attach myself to since Nordic Giants back in 2014.
I wonder if they could catch on the way I wondered about Brice Plays Drums or Lehto and Wright. Their music is both THAT GOOD and also it seems THAT ACCESSIBLE.
But, I also feel/felt the same way about the great Minnesota local band NOMIA. But...no dice really. If they remain a local treasure in MN, I can't really complain. But their music does seem appealing enough many may be sleeping on it.
oh, 1 other band who I wonder if they know or could play a show with: Put Down the Muffin. Instrumental proggy jazz from Minnesota would seem a group whose audience could enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/UmiMinnesota/
World of Color [EP]
rel August 27, 2017
1. Droplet 04:30
2. In The Fog 05:58
3. World of Color 03:08
4. Ruin 06:00
5. Voyage 05:49
Tiny, Little Light [EP]
rel May 16, 2016
1. Warmth 01:57
2. After Warmth (ft. Jakub Żytecki) 05:02
3. Violet (ft. Plini) 06:47
4. Sunshine 09:55
Umi
rel August 24, 2015
1. Umi 06:32
2. Broken Ice 03:01
3. Oshun 04:15
4. Ika-Roa 02:16
5. Colorless (feat. Jared Waln) 04:46
6. Glass Fish (feat. Dustin Korth of By The Thousands) 06:05
7. Big Wave 03:04
8. Leaf Boat 04:30
9. Flow 03:35
10. Islet 02:16
11. Torrential 05:58
I have been checking these studio recordings the last few days, and have in some ways been blown away.
The use of dynamics and intricate instrumentation and production is very clear.
Their music is bright, energetic, epic, and even somewhat diverse. Sometimes slow, sometimes moody, other times technical. The contrast and interplay of the guitars and drums really works well. And the piano, which I suppose may be 1 of the biggest things that makes them stand out from many of the instrumental rock bands out there.
There's at least 1 or 2 bands I'm still not remembering who they reminded me of, with their use of piano with post-rock/jazz etc. But I guess just to make a couple of comparisons.
1 being the early Tangled Thoughts of Leaving aka the Tiny Fragments EP especially. The subtle at times, yet goose-bump worth piano melodies that create such wonderful mood and atmosphere is present.
The other I want to say some of the earlier God is an Astronaut, I recall having some similar kinds of moments to the music from Umi.
But also someone like Pat Metheny of course (or more recently, The Super Pilots/Mike Linden), largely per the happy and bright tone, and even jazzy element.
I need to work my way through their stuff more to fully grasp how great this band is, but at a minimum, I think they are the both the best new band from Minnesota I've discovered since at least Words for Penga in 2015? and also maybe more so, the best instrumental/post band I a may attach myself to since Nordic Giants back in 2014.
I wonder if they could catch on the way I wondered about Brice Plays Drums or Lehto and Wright. Their music is both THAT GOOD and also it seems THAT ACCESSIBLE.
But, I also feel/felt the same way about the great Minnesota local band NOMIA. But...no dice really. If they remain a local treasure in MN, I can't really complain. But their music does seem appealing enough many may be sleeping on it.
oh, 1 other band who I wonder if they know or could play a show with: Put Down the Muffin. Instrumental proggy jazz from Minnesota would seem a group whose audience could enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/UmiMinnesota/
World of Color [EP]
rel August 27, 2017
1. Droplet 04:30
2. In The Fog 05:58
3. World of Color 03:08
4. Ruin 06:00
5. Voyage 05:49
Tiny, Little Light [EP]
rel May 16, 2016
1. Warmth 01:57
2. After Warmth (ft. Jakub Żytecki) 05:02
3. Violet (ft. Plini) 06:47
4. Sunshine 09:55
Umi
rel August 24, 2015
1. Umi 06:32
2. Broken Ice 03:01
3. Oshun 04:15
4. Ika-Roa 02:16
5. Colorless (feat. Jared Waln) 04:46
6. Glass Fish (feat. Dustin Korth of By The Thousands) 06:05
7. Big Wave 03:04
8. Leaf Boat 04:30
9. Flow 03:35
10. Islet 02:16
11. Torrential 05:58
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard?
From my twitter:
checking some#KingGizzardandtheLizardWizard . Not bad, retro in a cool way. Surprised though I can't find any comparisons to @Pepe_Deluxe
I will try to check out some albums from them soon. I'm wondering
Pepe Deluxe >> King Gizzard
like
Burst >> Mastodon
but regardless, I am liking some of their music. The vocals though and guitar work are where Pepe differs. At least it got me to revisit Queen of the Wave and remember what a masterpiece it is. We'll see if King Gizzard (KG?..hard time using those 2 letters unless it's myself and Kevin Gilbert..or maybe Kyle Gass/Tenacious D). lives up to even half the hype. I worry their albums may meander or be hit and miss/not so focused. But maybe 1 or 2 of them will work start to finish.
checking some
I will try to check out some albums from them soon. I'm wondering
Pepe Deluxe >> King Gizzard
like
Burst >> Mastodon
but regardless, I am liking some of their music. The vocals though and guitar work are where Pepe differs. At least it got me to revisit Queen of the Wave and remember what a masterpiece it is. We'll see if King Gizzard (KG?..hard time using those 2 letters unless it's myself and Kevin Gilbert..or maybe Kyle Gass/Tenacious D). lives up to even half the hype. I worry their albums may meander or be hit and miss/not so focused. But maybe 1 or 2 of them will work start to finish.
Small Leaks Sink Ships - Golden Calf (2016-2017)
8/31/17 12:02PM
"Psychotic Opera" video.
l8tr for me.
8/7/17 6:00AM
Release Date shows October 12 there. in digital and VINYL.
https://smallleaks.bandcamp.com/album/golden-calf-2
1. Creepin'
2. Dancing Devil 04:42
3. Airplane Junkyard
4. Dear John Connor
5. Subtle Sadness
6. Psychotic Opera
7. Drug Lord
8. Not Counterpoint
9. Tethered Wires
new video for "Dancing Devil" ..surreal. The thing with the canoe reminds me of part of Cloud Cult's The Seeker.
The blindfold obviously means something. Something about the world she's in being different when she can't see? I dunno. I wonder if the album may add more, maybe it's a bit of a concept album like Face Yourself and Remove Your Sandals seemed to be?
By the way, my Antipode 7" did arrive like a week ago, and I should have a new video coming soon, FINALLY, lol. I have a spot to film it and the rest of the recent vinyl I have got. Likely tomorrow sometime, or Wednesday at the latest.
6/3/17 9:15 AM
article of "Cross Chatter" the b-side on the new Small Leaks Sink Ships 7" single "Antipode."
The band on the song
"“The song ‘Cross Chatter’ seems to wrestle with the idea that no matter which side you stand on, both social and political, humanity would rather point the finger at one another instead of taking responsibility for one’s own actions. The track reiterates the fact that, ‘it’s all the same.'”
We’re pleased to bring you the premiere of Small Leaks Sink Ships’ new song “Cross Chatter” (listen below). The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming album Golden Calf, which is scheduled to be released at the end of summer 2017 on Lefse Records.
"Dancing Devil" and this song are both awesome, and with my love for their last record Face Yourself and Remove Your Sandals, I'm pretty excited about Golden Calf.
"End of the Summer" Suggests September of course, so maybe by the 3rd or 4th week of September or early October, it comes out within my Calendar Year for albums ending of Halloween.
"Psychotic Opera" video.
l8tr for me.
8/7/17 6:00AM
Release Date shows October 12 there. in digital and VINYL.
https://smallleaks.bandcamp.com/album/golden-calf-2
1. Creepin'
2. Dancing Devil 04:42
3. Airplane Junkyard
4. Dear John Connor
5. Subtle Sadness
6. Psychotic Opera
7. Drug Lord
8. Not Counterpoint
9. Tethered Wires
new video for "Dancing Devil" ..surreal. The thing with the canoe reminds me of part of Cloud Cult's The Seeker.
The blindfold obviously means something. Something about the world she's in being different when she can't see? I dunno. I wonder if the album may add more, maybe it's a bit of a concept album like Face Yourself and Remove Your Sandals seemed to be?
By the way, my Antipode 7" did arrive like a week ago, and I should have a new video coming soon, FINALLY, lol. I have a spot to film it and the rest of the recent vinyl I have got. Likely tomorrow sometime, or Wednesday at the latest.
6/3/17 9:15 AM
article of "Cross Chatter" the b-side on the new Small Leaks Sink Ships 7" single "Antipode."
The band on the song
"“The song ‘Cross Chatter’ seems to wrestle with the idea that no matter which side you stand on, both social and political, humanity would rather point the finger at one another instead of taking responsibility for one’s own actions. The track reiterates the fact that, ‘it’s all the same.'”
We’re pleased to bring you the premiere of Small Leaks Sink Ships’ new song “Cross Chatter” (listen below). The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming album Golden Calf, which is scheduled to be released at the end of summer 2017 on Lefse Records.
"Dancing Devil" and this song are both awesome, and with my love for their last record Face Yourself and Remove Your Sandals, I'm pretty excited about Golden Calf.
"End of the Summer" Suggests September of course, so maybe by the 3rd or 4th week of September or early October, it comes out within my Calendar Year for albums ending of Halloween.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
New Series: RIYL/FFO
Not sure how these will go and how much will be rehashed from older entries (probably more than I am anticipating, but so be it).
I think I am going to do as less or sometimes more as possible to make some entries, namely about progressive college rock, and a somewhat definitive to me/my taste/knowledge
Recommended if You Like
For Fans Of
The Reign of Kindo and Mew shows recently kind of hit me, that that is what I and this blog can often be about. But these entries will be more focused/specific.
Yes, most if not all the recommended bands will have been mentioned and even featured in the past in here, but at least these are a bit more condensed and a 1-stop shop if you like 1 band, who also to check out, etc.
Timing/How Many? I'll see I guess. I don't want it to get too much in the way of my goal to finish the Albums Calendar project, but hopefully it won't too much.
Also it very well could carry on over to YouTube (maybe minus much of the props/physical items to show).
I think I am going to do as less or sometimes more as possible to make some entries, namely about progressive college rock, and a somewhat definitive to me/my taste/knowledge
Recommended if You Like
For Fans Of
The Reign of Kindo and Mew shows recently kind of hit me, that that is what I and this blog can often be about. But these entries will be more focused/specific.
Yes, most if not all the recommended bands will have been mentioned and even featured in the past in here, but at least these are a bit more condensed and a 1-stop shop if you like 1 band, who also to check out, etc.
Timing/How Many? I'll see I guess. I don't want it to get too much in the way of my goal to finish the Albums Calendar project, but hopefully it won't too much.
Also it very well could carry on over to YouTube (maybe minus much of the props/physical items to show).
Godspeed You Black Emperor - Luciferian Towers (2016-2017)
8/30/17 12:50PM
1st/opening track "Undoing A Luciferian Towers" is up.
l8tr/tomorrow for me.
7/13/17 6:06PM
Link
Release Date is September 22nd.
Lol at some of the political descriptions in this and the image below, but if the music is good, it won't matter. At least the vinyl is being pressed on recycled material, which fwiw, Cloud Cult almost may approve of.
I am not sure how much to expect though as their last record from 2015, 'Asunder Sweet And Other Distress, had more than enough drone/doom work for me to enjoy. The crescendos, when they work, make this band standout. And they were surreal live. But their approach at times focuses a little too much on slow, dissonant, chords that drag on more than I usually love. And I often suspect the hipsters who claim to be huge fans, probably latch on to them, also claim to love a lot of the boring Doom and Drone Metal, lol. Which to me, isn't really good Metal unless it is coming from Black Sabbath or a few other exceptions.
But this is their 1st album of new music I think, since they ended their hiatus about 7 years ago. Which might mean something (good or bad I guess).
4 songs, 44+ minutes.
1. Undoing a Luciferian Towers
2. Bosses Hang
3. Fam/Famine
4. Anthem For No State
1st/opening track "Undoing A Luciferian Towers" is up.
l8tr/tomorrow for me.
7/13/17 6:06PM
Link
Release Date is September 22nd.
Lol at some of the political descriptions in this and the image below, but if the music is good, it won't matter. At least the vinyl is being pressed on recycled material, which fwiw, Cloud Cult almost may approve of.
I am not sure how much to expect though as their last record from 2015, 'Asunder Sweet And Other Distress, had more than enough drone/doom work for me to enjoy. The crescendos, when they work, make this band standout. And they were surreal live. But their approach at times focuses a little too much on slow, dissonant, chords that drag on more than I usually love. And I often suspect the hipsters who claim to be huge fans, probably latch on to them, also claim to love a lot of the boring Doom and Drone Metal, lol. Which to me, isn't really good Metal unless it is coming from Black Sabbath or a few other exceptions.
But this is their 1st album of new music I think, since they ended their hiatus about 7 years ago. Which might mean something (good or bad I guess).
4 songs, 44+ minutes.
1. Undoing a Luciferian Towers
2. Bosses Hang
3. Fam/Famine
4. Anthem For No State
Ne Obliviscaris Fall 2017 USA/CANADA Tour
I finally should be able to see Ne Obliviscaris live! Tuesday November 14th at The Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St.Paul.
Thankfully not at The Cabooze (not my 1st choice of venue)
And they are HEADLINING.
FB
URN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES w/ Allegaeon
NOV 1 @ Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
NOV 2 @ Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles, CA
NOV 3 @ Beauty Bar, Las Vegas, NV
NOV 4 @ Loading Dock, Salt Lake City, UT
NOV 5 @ Globe Hall, Denver, CO
NOV 8 @ Studio Seven, Seattle, WA
NOV 7 @ Dantes, Portland, OR
NOV 9 @ Rickshaw Theater, Vancouver, BC
NOV 11 @ Dickens, Calgary, AB
NOV 13 @ Park Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
NOV 14 @ Amsterdam, St Paul, MN
Nov 16 @ Reggie's, Chicago, IL
NOV 17 @ Foundry, Cleveland, OH
NOV 18 @ Mavericks, Ottawa, ON
NOV 19 @ Foufounes Electriques, Montreal, QC
NOV 20 @ Sonia, Boston, MA
NOV 22 @ Le Poisson Rouge, New York, NY
NOV 24 @ Blind Tiger, Greensboro, NC
NOV 25 @ Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
NOV 26 @ Haven, Orlando, FL
NOV 28 @ Gasa Gasa, New Orleans, LA
NOV 29 @ Rail Club, Ft Worth, TX
NOV 30 @ Acadia Live, Houston, TX
DEC 1 @ Come & Take It Live, Austin, TX
DEC 3 @ Club Red, Phoenix, AZ
DEC 4 @ Constellation Room, Santa Ana, CA
Thankfully not at The Cabooze (not my 1st choice of venue)
And they are HEADLINING.
FB
URN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES w/ Allegaeon
NOV 1 @ Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
NOV 2 @ Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles, CA
NOV 3 @ Beauty Bar, Las Vegas, NV
NOV 4 @ Loading Dock, Salt Lake City, UT
NOV 5 @ Globe Hall, Denver, CO
NOV 8 @ Studio Seven, Seattle, WA
NOV 7 @ Dantes, Portland, OR
NOV 9 @ Rickshaw Theater, Vancouver, BC
NOV 11 @ Dickens, Calgary, AB
NOV 13 @ Park Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
NOV 14 @ Amsterdam, St Paul, MN
Nov 16 @ Reggie's, Chicago, IL
NOV 17 @ Foundry, Cleveland, OH
NOV 18 @ Mavericks, Ottawa, ON
NOV 19 @ Foufounes Electriques, Montreal, QC
NOV 20 @ Sonia, Boston, MA
NOV 22 @ Le Poisson Rouge, New York, NY
NOV 24 @ Blind Tiger, Greensboro, NC
NOV 25 @ Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
NOV 26 @ Haven, Orlando, FL
NOV 28 @ Gasa Gasa, New Orleans, LA
NOV 29 @ Rail Club, Ft Worth, TX
NOV 30 @ Acadia Live, Houston, TX
DEC 1 @ Come & Take It Live, Austin, TX
DEC 3 @ Club Red, Phoenix, AZ
DEC 4 @ Constellation Room, Santa Ana, CA
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