Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Updates & Downloads

Hi guys,

If you missed the last gig...
...you missed out! We had a great time at The Art of Joy. For me, it was fantastic to dig out and re-learn my songs again, as well as taking up the challenge of learning some new covers and teaching my complicated songs to other people (who, incidentally, saxophonised and vocalled most agreeably). A quality venue (the Lot in the Grassmarket) and that rarity of a sound guy who really cares what you sound like made for a grand evening onstage.

Looking forward to the next one...

Also, you really ought to check out Calamateur, who put on a beautiful performance, showcasing songs from their (or, technically, 'his') super album Jesus is for Losers - which can be downloaded for free here (though I keep meaning to donate for it - it's certainly worth it).

Free Download
Some more exciting news is that DLDown's set is now available (free!) for your listening pleasure. You can download it here - audiophiles might want the flac files, but most of you normal people probably want to click the "VBR ZIP" link in the top left corner to get the whole set of mp3s. Alternatively, click the links in the setlist below to get individual tracks (right click and do 'download linked file').

The setlist was as follows:

01. Lazarus+
02. Part Trust
03. Reasons Why*!@
04. So Many Ways*!^
05. Left to My Own Devices*
06. Icarus+ >
07. Loop Jam (youtube clip here)
08. Lilies & Sparrows+
09. Come Awake%
10. Farther Up and Farther In+!

* 1st time played
+ with Fiona Earl (saxophone)
! with Iain McIntyre and Jack Wilson (vocals; Jack on keys on FU&FI)
@ Nickel Creek cover
^ Lies Damned Lies cover
% David Crowder*Band cover

Website
Um... yeah... so it hasn't had much attention lately - mainly due to not being able to access it except from my parents' computer - which I now live in a different house from. Working on it...

May your hovercraft be ever full of eels,
J

Saturday, April 04, 2009

The Art of Joy

As excitably announced before: A gig!

I'm also delighted to have Fiona Earl lending a little saxophony to a few tunes, and Jack Wilson and Iain McIntyre dispensing some awesome vocal harmonies on a few others. Expect the old favourite songs dusted off and tightened up, along with some new covers, and even the possibility of a brand spanking new tune or two.

When: Mon 13th April (Easter Monday), doors open at 7.30pm (we should be on at 8ish)
Where: upstairs at The Lot, 4-6 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU
Cost: £5
Also performing: Fiona Stewart (some stand-up comedy I believe), and Calamateur.

Point your browser at: The Art of Joy

Come along and make our neighbours' last few weeks of aural toleration worthwhile!
J