Here's a tune from the New Messengers, "the Albatross" - a recent live recording with new drummer Chris Schneberger rocking the skins. The band is working on new material and has reunited with former member Joe Nio who sings backups on this take. Also appearing is guest vocalist, Kym Fraher, with her angelic tones. L-R: Joe Nio, Jamison Spencer, Clarence Fraher The band is working on new mater...
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the Mexico Electric's debut, Whisky Trains & Angels, features members of Charleston's French Kiss Coma trading off with Jitterbug and Rain's Brit Byers to create a blend of rock, folk/ noise. FKC's Nevin Cahill in turns croons and shreds. Brit's voice possesses a grit informed by a passion beyond her youth. The record was recorded at Taxi Recordings and mastered by Kramer and I'm informed that ...
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Here's another offering from the upcoming Mexico Electric album. It was recorded and mixed in Chicago at Taxi Recordings and will be mastered by Kramer (Shimmydisc, SecondShimmy, ShimmyLand).Featuring the lullabyish vocals of Nevin Cahill, chief noise architect of the band French Kiss Coma.http://www.myspace.com/mexicoelectricband
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Here's another tune from the forthcoming Mexico Electric album, title tbd at this writing. "Heartstained Blues" is one of 14 songs on the album to be released on the Rainy Day Collective label. They're having it mastered by Kramer. Hope you like it. If so, stop by and let 'em know:http://myspace.com/mexicoelectricband
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Here's one from the Carson Mcullers. The New Messengers' bassist, Jamison, asked me to help him record some songs he had written based on his mother's murder and the lengthy fallout which ensued. I immediately jumped at the chance.Backed by Nevin from French Kiss Coma, Britney from Mexico Electric, and featuring Lewis Harris (Pent-up House) on bass. We recorded the songs over July and August. K...
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Here's a new one for you. Sort of a glammed-up version of the march of the baby elephants. Part coming of age story, part cautionary tale. Enjoy!
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This is a song from 1996's the Oswald Cup, the ill-fated sophomore effort from my old group, the Technical Jed. We were lucky enough to work with producer Rich Costey (Muse, RATM, etc) in some of the nicest studios in Richmond, New York, and Boston. The band broke up weeks before touring on this record and the label shelved it. Word was they used the jewel boxes for their other releases.
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Here's a preview of the Mexico Electric album, title TBD. They're putting it out on the Rainy Day Collective imprint.The product of a French Kiss Coma recording schedule that didn't allow for the bassist to attend, they decided instead to record the mellower side of their musical abilities.The duo on vocals is Brit Byers (Jitterbug and Rain) and Nevin Cahill (French Kiss Coma). Some of the song...
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Here's a newly mastered tune from the South Carolina noise-masters French Kiss Coma. The album, “We are all made of Stardust” is due out in October on the Rainy Day Collective/Taxi Recordings imprint. The band will be touring in August to introduce audiences to the new material. Check their website for dates and locations. The album was mastered by the legendary Kramer of Bongwater/Shimmydisc.
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This is a new mix of the tune by the New Messengers that I posted recently. It features Paul Von Mertens from the Brian Wilson band and Poi Dog Pondering on bari and tenor sax, bass harmonica and jaw harp.
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