Thanks to everyone who came out to the BTV showcase at CMJ last night, especially Al and Tim from The Six Parts Seven. Saxon Shore debuted a set without a live drummer or recorded drum tracks, bringing in the ambient wall of guitar sound, but also maintaining the Saxon Shore melodic style. Joey Sweeney and the Forevertakers re-interpreted a Trouble with Sweeney song and offered up a few new songs that they’ve been working on as they move separately in a direction of ’70s AM radio pop. I rode up with Matthew, Carrie, Willis, and Lauren and we later met up with Jess. Matthew and Willis were 2/3 of Saxon Shore last night and seemed to be having a great time of it. We tracked down the supposed best falafel on the east coast and made a stop at Two Boots pizza to get a slice of Bayou Beast, at least that’s what I got and seem to always get. Love to get the spicy sausage/crawdad combo on my pizza. :::scott:::
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Last night, I met up with a few friends- Willis, Lauren, Matthew, Ethan, and Courtney – to see Damien Jurado with Richard Buckner and Dolorean. It’s always good to hang with my friends in Philadelphia and always good to watch friends play. Josh Tillman, of Saxon Shore fame, was playing with both Damien and Dolorean. Since he lives in Seattle, it’s been a while since I’ve talked to him. Damien’s set was one of the best I’d seen, mixing more of his somber songs with several of his more rocking songs. I encourage you to see the tour if you get the chance. By the way, my friend Ethan did the artwork for This Fabulous Century which is a completely amazing collage of a bunch of Damien photos we found and the B side artwork made its way onto a t-shirt. Check out both the LP and shirt, they look great. Tonight, BTV showcase night at CMJ. Saxon Shore starts at 8pm and will be without drummer since Josh is on tour with Damien, but the more electronic version will be showcased. Joey Sweeney and the Forevertakers will be playing at 9pm. The Trouble with Sweeney is on a bit…
Damien Jurado’s This Fabulous Century LPs are now shipping. All pre-orders will be sent out shortly. The white vinyl looks really sharp. If you’re in Philadelphia, catch him with Richard Buckner tonight at the North Star Bar. I’m back from Singapore, a little out of it from the flight and time difference, but glad to be home. Come to the btv showcase at CMJ tomorrow night with The Trouble with Sweeney and Saxon Shore at Alphabet Lounge. Johnathon Ford has left Decahedron to concentrate on Unwed Sailor and other music projects, including plans for a new Circle of Birds release. :::scott:::