Look out for Spring releases!
"Langhorne Slim" Kemado Records
Production and Keys playing
Kris Delmhorst "Shotgun Singer" Signiture Sounds Records
Production and Keys playing
Mark Geary "Opium" Sonablast Records
Keys playing and String Arrangements on a small handful of songs
And of course on the road with Josh Ritter this spring (see calender)
Ok. Its been a while since I've updated. My bad. Heres whats going on:
-Josh Ritter Record release August 21
Josh's new record "The Historical Conquest of Josh Ritter" (which I produced) is out soon. Check out the teaser on Josh's homepage at www.joshritter.com
-Erin Mckeown Festivals
A few scattered festivals this summer with Erin in WA,
MA, ME and OR. Come check them out
-The Great North Sound Society, my farmhouse studio in ME is undergoing some great additions this summer with a new bathroom and some windows that actually work! This is where we recorded the Josh record this past winter. In between sanding floor boards and stripping doors, there will be some other visitors making music up there this summer including Erin Mckeown, Bill Fagley, Mahri Elinoff, Jason Myles Goss..
New logo for the studio can be seen here (www.greatnorthsoundsociety.com) and look out for a myspace page for the house.
-cover photo by Doug Rice
thats all for now.
New news:
Letterman:
Thanks to everybody who tuned in. And for those who missed it, I'm told it's available on youtube.com if you want to check it out.
Josh Ritter:
Just finished a lengthy stint of recording, producing Josh's upcoming album in Maine. It will be a while before the world hears this stuff as there are still many steps that have to be taken, but we're all very excited about it. Stay tuned for updates...
Best Bartender of Boston:
Many already know Ari, my girlfriend, and have tasted her delicious cocktails at Chez Henri in Boston or seen her in Josh's "Lillian Egypt" video. Currently, "The Improper Bostonian" magazine is holding its annual contest for best bartender of Boston and I'm encouraging one and all to vote (for her of course). Below is a link to download the very short ballot which must be faxed or mailed in. Go for it!!
www.improper.com/Bartender.pdf
Erin Mckeown:
Heading out tomorrow to meet up with Erin's tour in Seattle which ends up in Pittsburgh in early March. Should be a fun run of shows with her trio.
Langhorne Slim:
NYC show with Langhorne and his band opening for The Pogues in march... wow
Beware of the Great North Sound Society
Josh Tour
Off for the Josh tour tomorrow. We will play some of our own shows on our way out to meet up with the Jamie Cullum tour in St. Louis. All venue details can be found as always at www.joshritter.com
Langhorne Slim
Recording is finished for his new record to be released on V2 that we did up in Maine at my place. It was a great time co producing and playing with these guys and I can't wait for the record to be released (probably Jan-Feb 2007). But, in the meantime they are releasing an EP that was recorded and produced a few months ago in Chicago by Brian Deck (Iron and Wine, Josh Ritter) that I also had the privilege to play on. I believe the official release date for that is tomorrow (9/19/06). Also check out his blurb on pitchfork! (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/news/2006/8/31/Exclusive_Langhorne_Slim_Signs_to_V2_Readies_EP#38263)
Langhorne and his band can be found on the road right now with another band called the Two Gallants. Check out Langhorne Slim's site for shows (www.langhorneslim.com)
and thats all for now!
!!!CONAN!!!
Check out the Conan O'Brien Show this friday night(aug 11th) . I'll be playing with Josh Ritter.
Josh:
Currently on the road with josh doing a quick southeast run. The shows have been sweaty but kick ass. A few more outdoor shows in boston and nyc and then its off untill mid september when we'll be going a month long support tour for jamie cullum. check out joshritter.com for details.
Langhorne Slim:
If you haven't already seen him live, do. I'll be recording with him and his band up in maine at the end of this month to get going on his new record.
Erin Mckeown jazz standards record:
Looks like it will be another few months yet before we see this record hit shops in the states but keep an eye out in Jan 2007.
The Proclivities:
Matt Douglas from the infamous "Duggs Trio" (a former group of mine) has released his new record. I went down to north carolina a few months ago to play on a few tracks and the record has just been released. check it out at www.theproclivities.com. great music.
and thats all for now! thanks for visiting.
Tour:
Currently on the road with Josh and all the show have been great. We're having a really nice time in NY this week playing a few tribeca film fest shows and two nights at the bowery. Thank you to all of you who are coming out..
PAPERBOY!
...was just announced as one of 15 or so best of boston 48 hour films! I think there were over 70 submissions so we're all really psyched our little musical made it. Theres a more in depth description of the project in the last entry and heres a link to see the finished product!
http://www.cultureproject.org/paperboy.mov
Theres another screening of all the best of boston films coming soon thats open to the public. I'll be out of the country but highly recommend it as there are some really great films. For more info go to:
http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston/
Animal Years out in USA tomorrow!!
(tomorrow being April 11th) Very exciting. We're all very proud of this and really excited to hit the road with this new record next week! we'll be starting in Cleveland, heading towards and down the east coast. Then off to the UK, Europe, and back for some west coast usa dates in June. Check Josh's site for individual dates!
48 Hour Film Festival.
I joined up with "Overjoyed Productions" and "Our Hero Productions" this past weekend to write the original score also in 48 hours. Friday evening we drew out of a hat the genre "musical" and 48 hours later out came "PAPERBOY!", our official entry. If any Bostonians are interested in seeing a screeing, there is one at the kendal square cinema this wednesday the 12th. One at 7 and one at 9:30 I believe. For non-locals, I'll have a link up soon so everyone can see our 7 minute work of comedic genius.
details about the festival: www.48hourfilm.com/boston
Girl In the War Video
Also on the film front, I made a little video from some footage in Ireland with Josh to "Girl In the War" for his is website. You can get to it by going to josh's site or this direct link:
http://www.joshritter.com/video/ireland_2006_small.mov
It may take a while to load, but its worth the wait! (at least I think so...)
Langhorne Slim
Had a great time in chicago last week recording with my new friends Langhorne Slim and his band. These guys are an amazing band. See them when they come to town! Langhorneslim.com
Thanks to Liam Hurley for some new photos from Maine.
always more to come...
Ireland Josh Dates announced:
Yes a set of really cool looking shows in March involving a few churches and towns we haven't played in a while...or ever. Dates are under calender section (more details on josh's page). US dates to follow...
EP for sale!
Because every now and then people ask, the 5 1/2 song Ep entitled "sitting on biuldings" is now for sale. So, by following the directions under the "Buy" section you to can have your own for about 6.50. including shipping (picture of cover in images section) Its not super fancy but I think it looks, feels and sounds really good.
and thats all for now!
although there doesn't seem to be much on the calender right now i'm keeping very busy...
Erin Mckeown's Jazz Standard show
This sunday I'll be playing with Erin on one of her first ever jazz standard shows. For Erin, this music fits like a soft leather glove so I think it will be a fun show. check out her site for details..
Farmhouse?
I signed the last paper on a new place to rehearse/write/record up in maine. so hopefully it will be up and running in just a few weeks. pictures to come..
EPs
Finally got more copies of the EP in the mail. they might be up for sale for a few bucks soon..
Spring Tour Dates!
"The Aminal Years", Josh's new record, will be out this spring with shows to follow. Dates will be up as soon as I know them!
-music is up. I finally put some music on the websight from this ep I've just finished of some music I recorded up in Maine. There are 4 clips from the 6 songs on the ep (a picture of which is on the home page). I'll probably make it available for very cheap purchase soon too. But, for now, check it out and let me know what you think. headphones headphones!
thanks.
- ERIN MCKEOWN
Great shows in Ireland last week and more to come in the northeast next week. This band is a blast to play with and it will be a great way to end a long run of fall dates before a little time off the road.
- EP!
..of some stuff I've been working on for a while is being printed up right now. Very excited to have the finished product in my hand. Inquire within for details.
- Recording in Maine again
Heading back up there in december to do an exciting project with some friends. more later...
thanks for stopping by
Its been a while since an update but lots of exciting stuff...
- Recording:
Spent some time recording with various folks who all have amazing records coming out either this fall or in the beginning of the year..Paul Schneider, Richard Grimes, Laura Cortese and Matt Douglas. All great stuff I can't wait to have a finished copy of each in my hand. check out the links for more details..
- Mastering this week:
Some stuff I've been working on for a while. 5 or so songs most of which I recorded in Maine a few winters ago. Just thought I'd finish it up and have it done. I hope to put some or all of it up on the sight late this week so keep an eye on the music section!
-BQP CD release show:
Really excited to play with my friend Brook's band "Brook's Qawwali Party" in NY. This is a great high energy live band that also has a record coming out soon. should be very very fun. again, check out links...
-Josh Tour:
and of course, the tour with Mr. Ritter starting in a week or so also with the Frames. Lots of cool venues and new cities. so come on out!
thanks for reading.
more soon...
CONAN O'BRIEN!!
Heck yeah. I'll be playing on the Late Show with Erin Mckeown's Band on August 9th. Don't yet know who else will be on but this should be a blast. Can't wait.
Hal Harry Henry:
Opening night is tonight! And Its playing all week. Check links for times and location.
JOSH AND BAND with The Frames:
A fall tour has been announced with our Irish friends the Frames an amazing live band that everyone should see. If you live close to a US city, chances are we'll be comin' through. Check Josh's page for cities, venues and dates.
Email list:
go ahead and sign! Should be on the top corner of the home page. I'm not sure what I'll ever email about, but I promise it won't be often or annoying.
New home page picture by Bill Fagley taken in Philadelphia.
and thats all for now.
Home again, gone again. Ireland shows were a blast as usual. I witnessed my first ever sunny day in Ireland. Really excited for this next stint in Canada finishing up some songs for Josh's record and playing some great festivals. Then on to Philly with Erin for one date and back home.
Hal Harry Henry
I've also been writing and recording the music for this play that will go up in boston at the end of this month (details of show times and location at "links" section. click on Shakespeareeast.com). Its an adaptation of the histories with additional original text. The music is mostly piano based with other various percussion, synthesizers and things. So if you're around..check it out!
more soon...