August 21, 2007
The Tamborines In NME plus US Release Set
In the latest issue of The New Musical Express (UK), The Tamborines and
Planting Seeds Records are mentioned in conjuntion with the release of the
"Sally O' Gannon" EP (PSRCD-042) - which is due out in the US on September
4th. You can pre-order the EP at our fine distributor: Darla
Records. The band will be gearing up for possible US dates in 2008.
In meantime, they will be appearing at various shows in the UK including
the resheduled 10th Truck Festival on Septmeber 22nd - as well The Tunnel
Festival later in the year. While we're talking about The Tamborines and
festivals, check out the very cool live video via youtube of "Come
Together" at the 2007 Natural Festival - America awaits!
The Lush Sounds Of Pinkie
Alex Sharkey has reported in from the South of France - he has confirmed
that work has continued on his follow up to the critically acclaimed "Sharon
Fussy" LP- and it is indeed titled "Lush" and should be complete before
years end, with a release in 2008. Alex has continued updating his myspace
page, adding past interviews/articles, as well as the track "She's Dead"
(which was featured on "Sunsets & Silhouettes".) visit Alex at www.myspace.com/pinkiemusic
Jim
Reid & Co. Off For Some West Coast Heat In October!
Well no, it's not new news on a Freeheat release or live dates - but it is some breaking news that the legendary Jesus And Mary Chain
are heading back to the USA - specifically The West Coast. Also on the tour will be a solo Evan Dando along with Soulsavers (featuring Mark Lanegan) - Wow sounds like an ace
bill...Here are the added dates:
10-20 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues *
10-22 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues *
10-23 Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre *+
10-26 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore *+
10-27 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore *+
* with Evan Dando (solo acoustic)
+ with Soulsavers (featuring Mark Lanegan)
PARASITES & SYCOPHANTS
Parasites & Sycophants as usual has updated content...read Chapter 4 of the Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band Artist profile; news on Portland's Musicfest NW,
Byrds news, Hot Hot Heat, and lots more...www.parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com
Above photo: The Tamborines courtesy of The Tamborines collection; The Jesus And Mary Chain on Letterman (5.21.07) both ©2007 PSR collection
August 14, 2007
The Essex Green/Michael Barrett Live on WFMU w/Irene Trudel
No
it's not a misprint. Back in the early days of the Essex Green, Michael
was bassist in the band. Well what's he doing now? Michael Barrett has been
busy with various projects. He has also been doing a bit of blogging...
Michael recently launched a very cool blog - Tupkeewah Recordings. You can
hear and read some good info from the past, present and more... Check out
a really cool live in studio on WFMU with Irene Trudel, who recently showcased
fellow current PSR artist Linda Draper. The classic Essex Green in-studio was recorded back on February 21, 2000 - check out the link: http://tupkeewahrecordings.blogspot.com/2007/08/essex-green-on-wfmu.html
You can view Michael's blog at: http://tupkeewahrecordings.blogspot.com/
Welcome to NICE SOUNDS August 2007
We're in the middle of August and the heat keeps on coming with more reviews of our latest releases. Also some cool words via our blog "Parasites & Sycophants" plus
words from our resident philosopher Hermano Del Noche Gonzalez III - now lets get things rolling.
LINDA DRAPER "Keepsake"
"Draper Who makes folk rock that depends more on the depths of its ideas and songwritings than any production pyro-technics.
The results are suttle and elegant - powerful and they are quiet...
- Oregon Live (June 2007)
"Beautiful acoustic tracks from a talented singer-songwriter with gobs of soul. Introspective and gentle songs...Velvet Underground...Very pretty."
- Hybridmagazine (August 2007)
How about reading a clever review of Linda's "Keepsake" via hip online zine
75 or Less. Read the review here: http://www.75orless.com/?/archive/2007/07/linda_draper_ke.php
THE VOYCES "Kissing Like It's Love"
"reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel or an acoustic Matthew Sweet...wonderful, upbeat, folk-y pop..."
- Exclaim Magazine (Canada, August 2007)
"distinctly folksy, Simon and Garfunkel sound...The music is great...the vocals and amazing harmonies that make this album shine."
- IndieLaunchPad (August 2007)
PARASITES & SYCOPHANTS
P&S has more updates...with more Tour News - a review of Crowded House's August 8th performance in NYC at the Beacon Theater, plus Mark Kozelek Tour dates, CD, DVD,
book reviews CD news, and lots more...as always it's updated weekly. www.parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com
WORDS FROM OUR RESIDENT HERO: HERMANO DEL NOCHE GONZALEZ III
"The man who does more than he is paid for will soon be paid for more than he does"
Above photo: Michael Barrett courtesy of the Michael Barrett collection/PSR collection
August 6, 2007
The Voyces In The Movies With "Bill Lumburgh"?
The
Voyces' timeless pop music will once again be heard in an upcoming film
"Say Hello To Stan Talmadge" - which is currently in production. The Wurschum
penned tracks "Race You To The Sun" and "Don't Want To Go Back" (also appears
on 2004's ace PSR comp "Sunsets & Silhouettes") will be featured. And who
exactly is "Bill Lumburgh"? - remember the infamous line "Um Yeah...I'm gonna need you to come in on Satruday..." - Lumburgh is one of actor Gary Cole's best known
roles from the 1999 comedy "Office Space". This time out Cole plays the
lead character "Stan Talmadge" - The movies plot - It's set in 1979 and told
in flashback, the film follows the misadventures of the title character,
an estranged ex-husband who tries to reunite his family with a cross-country
motor-home trip to a "Family Feud"-style game show called "Beat Your Neighbor."
Look for the film with The Voyces music in 2008
In more Voyces news, bassist Frank Carreno has launched a website of his own - for his
other work/passion - his artwork. Check out his paintings and drawings via www.frankcarrenoart.com
Parasites & Sycophants
P&S has more in store for the coming week - a review for the Jon Stebbin/David Marks book "The Lost Beach Boy", CD reviews, more music news and lots more...as usual the site is updated
daily...check out some youtube classics up right now in the "Shoot'in The Tube" feature...www.parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com
Above photo: Gary Cole courtesy of www.garycole.net
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