More news from the inbox.: ++The Cowboy Junkies cover the late Vic Chesnutt on their new album out February 15th titled Demons . Chesnutt can't be topped when it comes to the simple imagery of regret: "I must have played the wrong piano." Go Margo! Cowboy Junkies: Wrong Piano.mp3 ++The handsome mens of Middle Brother , who I wrote about a [...]
Toronto's own Cowboy Junkies have announced the release of the second entry in their Nomad Series. The new album, Demons, will hit stores on February 15th. The really exciting part of the new album is that it is nothing but covers of songs by the late great Vic Chesnutt. Check out "Wrong Piano" now. Here's the track list for the record: Wrong Piano Flirted With You All My Life See You Around
As the second of four releases in their current "Nomad Series", Cowboy Junkies ' new January 18 Demons follows up this past year's excellent Remnin Park with this tribute to their late friend, tour mate and musical compatriot Vic Chestnutt. Originally the plan was for the band to back up Chestnutt on a new project, says Junkies founder Michael Timmins, a strategy that was first discussed when Chestnutt guested on the band's 20th anniversary reworking of their classic Trinity album in 2008. Following the death of the the Athens, GA songwriter in 2009, [...]
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Cowboy Junkies will release the second album of their four-volume "The Nomad Series" on February 15, 2011. Demons is a tribute to the late, great Vic Chesnutt . The covers album is one of my most anticipated releases of the new year. Following is a free, legal mp3 from the album. Cowboy Junkies - Wrong Piano (mp3)* *mp3 hosted by & posted w/ permission of band's PR rep Pre-order @ Amazon [...]
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I love arguing over and bitching about year-end Best Of lists, until I'm forced to make one. Just Wait 'Til Next Year: Five Eightartists whose 2011 releases I'm eagerly awaiting. The Twilight Singers Okkervill River Carol Bui Hard Nips Shabazz Palaces Anna Calvi Ghostpoet Hyro Da Hero Songs of the Year (no particular order): I may tire of these songs eventually, but I'm not banking on living that long. [...]
While piecing together my Best of 2010 post this afternoon, I had occasion to revisit Cowboy Junkies outstanding Renmin Park (don't worry, it's still outstanding, though I'm having a difficult time ranking it) when an email arrived bearing Wrong Piano , the lead single from their next release, Demons . If you'll recall, while working on Renmin Park , the band basically mapped out their next three releases, labeling the impending four volume stretch, The Nomad Series. [...]
oh wow, this sounds like it could be really awesome. cowboy junkies are releasing a record on 2.15.11 entitled demons which is a collection of vic chesnutt songs. this is the second disc out of four in their nomad series which are being released via their own latent recordings. also on the 15th they are releasing a seven song ep of songs, via their site , that didnt make it onto the final demons record. see below for the track listing of both the record and ep. wrong piano [...]
There's no doubt that Neil Young has had a tremendous impact on the music of other beloved bands and solo artists for decades ( Bruce Springsteen included ). Now, those elite of the music world are returning the favor by honoring Young with a concert at Carnegie Hall on February 10th, 2011. The memorial service will then be held at Carnegie Deli down the street at 9 p.m. According to Prefix Magazine , the list of performers includes Patti Smith, The Roots, DeVotchKa, J. Mascis, Pete Yorn, Aimee Mann, Living [...]
The Cowboy Junkies combine their distinctive sound with elements of Chinese pop music and culture on Renmin Park.
There is a darkness about the Cowboy Junkies that has presided over their song writing since their early beginnings 15 years ago. Their latest effort, Renmin Park, certainly continues this tradition. However, the band deviates slightly from their formula as they flirt with sinister bass lines layered over urban city loops and infectious rhythms. File it under alt-country folk with a side of trip hop. Renmin Park is volume 1 of 4 in The Nomad Series of which the remaining 3 are scheduled to be released over the [...]
On July 20 and 21 of 1991, Phish played a two-day stand at Arrowhead Ranch in Parksville, NY , which was part of a short tour where the band was joined by the Giant Country Horns for the first time on the road. Next Wednesday night, Phab Phour tribute act Strange Design will take the stage at HT's favorite NYC venue Brooklyn Bowl to recreate one of the two shows - which will remain a surprise until showtime. The [...]
Filed under: News , Exclusive , New Releases It's been almost 35 years now since Garth Hudson , Levon Helm , Rick Danko, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson brought a close to the Band 's storied career as documented in Martin Scorsese 's film 'The Last Waltz.' Since that time, there have been several albums paying tribute to the legendary Canadian group, including 2007's 'Endless Highway: The Music of the Band,' which [...]
Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News An eclectic, all-star lineup will pay tribute to the music of Neil Young at a Carnegie Hall concert that will benefit music and arts programs for underprivileged youth. Patti Smith , the Roots , Living Colour , Aimee Mann , Pete Yorn and J Mascis are among the 20 artists slated to take the stage on Feb. 10 at the famed New York venue. [...]
Forget what you thought you knew about Cowboy Junkies . This is closer to the vibe they threw down on their first album Whites Off Earth Now . Dig it:: ( mp3 )
If I had to pick one song to listen to for the rest of my life it would probably be "Sweet Jane". While nobody does it like Lou, The Cowboy Junkies do take a nice spin on the original rock epic. Hazy vocals and raw guitar tones add an uber-sexual element that will make you swear you are walking through some sort of drug-induced haze. Enjoy it below... Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane
Since March, Michael Timmins, principle songwriter and guitarist for Cowboy Junkies , has been writing blog entries that discuss the inspiration behind each of the songs on the band's latest album, Renmin Park , on the band's website . (He's written about a third of the tracks thus far.) The majority of the album, which can be streamed on the Cowboy Junkies' website, was inspired by a three-month long trip Timmins and his family took to China, the birth country of Timmins' two adopted daughters, in 2008. As he describes it on the blog, the album [...]
mining for gold off the trinity session one of the best late night chill out records ever put to tape // cowboy junkies site Tags: 60 in 60 , cowboy junkies , essential , the trinity session
So The Duke has gotta WAY behind with music in his inbox. Consider this a catch-up post. In order from oldest to newest…plus next week I’ll be previewing Musikfest. Mary Gauthier’s “The Foundling” came out May 18th. Mary is a “songwriter’s songwriter”. Meaning, the only people who seem to listen to her well crafted music are songwriters. Mary Gauthier ∞ Slideshow Buy I LOVED the Cowboy Junkies back in College. Haven’t really paid much attention to [...]
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