This past weekend was much busier than I had expected. It began in a great way, with The Trouble with Sweeny playing I Know You Destroy! straight through for their cd release party. Many of these songs have never been performed live, so it was great to see. Have you paid attention when I talk up this album? The live show is extremely tight and Richard is a madman on the drums. Thanks to everyone who came out in support at the Ukrainian American Club. Thanks, in advance, to everyone who will see them rock on their national tour.
Saturday night, Damien Jurado, Dave Fischoff, and Adam Voith were at Bryn Mawr College. If you don’t have a Dave Fischoff record or get the change to see him play live, you are missing out on one of the greatest underrated singer/songwriters. His most recent album, The Ox and The Rainbow, was one of my favorite releases in 2001. His set was amazing as he sang and played electric guitar over a minidisc of ambient noise and backup vocals. I’m super anxious to hear his next release. Adam Voith read some sections from his new book, Wake Up Ernie Baxter, You’re Dead, published by TNI Books. I haven’t buy propecia online read it, but the sections got me very excited to crack one open. [Adam was also the first btv publicist, for those keeping score.] Damien ended up the night playing quite a few older songs, as well as songs from his newly released Where Shall You Take Me? on Secretly Canadian. They will all be here in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Sunday, Scott and Jane actually came to my house and we went out for Indian food. Later on, Tom and I went to Lancaster to see a show at the Chameleon (movies with heroes and twothirtyeight) and meet up with my old friend Tim who was in town from Ohio.
In label excitement, The Trouble with Sweeney and Unwed Sailor cds are being sent from the factory, finally. Pre-orders for these will go out and just make the release date. Unwed Sailor’s hardbound book is slightly delayed, but I did see the color proofs for everything yesterday from the Icelandic printers.
Saxon Shore are still on tour. They will be here in Philadelphia on Friday to play at the Ofuraya Contemporary Art gallery (formerly Reset Art) at 201 S. Camac (between 12th/13th and Walnut/Chestnut). They’ll be playing with The Naysayer from Carrot Top Records.
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