Two Words: CAPTAIN BEEFHEART!! Yes, it's true, I am honored to be
working on a new Captain Beefheart release and couldn't be more
excited about it! More later...
I recently fired up my new 16 track 1" analogue machine for a
Leatherboy CD recording. While a label has not yet surfaced for
this particular work, all our love, care and sweat is going in to
this project. I usually compare Leatherboy to Gibson Brothers, yet
I also hear a bit of Tar Babies on this recording. A new keyboard
player has been added to the fold, and the collective sound is
shaping up beautifully.
John Vallier (drummer extrodinaire with Climax Golden Twins and
Swell) has finished up his demo and is currently making the rounds.
Let me know if you are interested in releasing this gem - you can't
go wrong with it!
Brent Arnold completed the mix for his new as-yet-untitled single,
which will be released on Up. This material is quite different
from his forthcoming RGI full length release - let's say it's more
single-friendly, or maybe it's more radio-friendly. Either way,
it's good I think.
Climax Golden Twins have been working with a new group called
Static Luxury Object, and have also co-produced a demo with SLO
that will be making the rounds soon. Such busy boys! -- The
Twins recently performed with long time Gravelvoice act Jabon at
Speakeasy (which was Jabon's first performance in ten years). The
show - which combined comedy, theater, film and music - was a
smashing success... people actually showed up (grin)! Audience
members were overheard stating "there should be more shows like
this one," which gladened the hearts of all involved.
Jabon has finished their improvisational seven inch for Chocolate
Monk as part of their Cadenza Freedom series. No one knows when it
will be available, not even me. Sadly, the master may have been
confiscated by Scottish Customs, but that's a long story!
I have been researching and testing a buckwheat hull pillow design
which is made of a hemp/cotton cloth cover, filled with buckwheat
hulls, and packaged with what Climax Golden Twins has
affectionately titled their "Nite Nite CD." Buckwheat hull pillows
offer the ultimate in neck support and keep one's head cooler than
standard pillows, which translates into deeper sleep. The CD aids
those with minds that will not turn off (ie: ME!) to fall to sleep
faster. You wake up refreshed and energized. The first of these
pillows have just found their way to certain stores here in the
Seattle area, but you can see me web page for more details.
As always, if you want to be removed from this list, simply return
it to me. I won't even stick my tongue out in the direction of our
message.
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