So I'm ready to take the plunge and get a cat. But I need to name it. Here are some names that I've considered: Chad, Tracy, Richard, Tickets, Nervous Pervis, Rex Chapman, Helmikuu, Barley, Mammal, Seadog, Clyde, Caligula, Frank, K-2, Archibald, Cashew, Deep Impact, Arvydas, Missy, Crystal Magic, Pure Purry League, and Emerson Lake and Purrmer. I'm not seriously considering those last two, but all the others have a shot. Any suggestions?
The Adam Arcuragi EP is done, it's called Soldiers for Feet. I'm so proud of the way it turned out, we assembled quite a team of musicians to play Adam's brave and wonderful songs. It will be available on 12" vinyl next week in time for our mini-tour with the Glorytellers--Philly/NYC/Boston details are on Adam's myspace page.
Recording of a new BC Camplight EP to commence ASAP--chance of Big Pinkesque sabbatical right about 40%. BC works at UCH with me now, so there has been serious mix-sharing going on during company hours. Think Stevie Wonder meets The Traveling Wilbury's meets 'Head Over Heels' by Tears for Fears meets early Bill Withers.
Gianmarco Cilli has a show at Johnny Brenda's w/ the Bowerbirds on 2/26. He has quietly assembled the sickest band in Philadelphia and wrote a record full of great songs, it's a privelage to even play shaker with these guys.
The War on Drugs record is scheduled for June release. Adam Granduciel (also a UCH employee, fyi) is a true artist and his masterpiece Wagonwheel Blues will turn heads. We played at a sold out Mercury Lounge (NYC) two weekends ago w/ the Felice Brothers, it was really fun. Adam broke a microphone and the whole thing devolved into a late 80s/early 90s NBA trivia extravaganza.
Other than that, its keep on keepin' on. Movies, mittens and music to beat the winter blues.
