Camper Van Beethoven multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Segel will be releasing his new solo album shortly. The record, All Attractions , comes out on March 6th, with a companion EP, Apricot Jam , of improvised jams. The album was recorded with help from his CVB bandmate Victor Krummenacher, as well as members of King Missile , Counting Crows , Built To Spill and more. Listen to the track "(Ever And) Always" here: Continue reading »

Camper Van Beethoven are one of the weirdest bands to emerge from Southern California. During their heyday in the mid-80s they blended a kitchen sink mix of rock, ska, folk and country in a sound that foreran the alternative music explosion of the early 90s. Founding member Jonathan Segel (violin) left the band in 1988 and started a record label with fellow CvB alum Victor Krummacher. He also taught music composition at Ohlone College and worked as a listener advocate for Pandora. Segel has roots in Madison as his parents met here as grad students in the late 50s. [...]
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Every so often in music, the loss of a loved one seems to evoke some of the most passionate and moving creations from deep within an artist. The Arcade Fire proved this on their magnificent 2004 debut, 'Funeral', and, prior to that, Lou Reed delivered two strong rock eulogies, 'Magic & Loss' and 'Songs for Drella' (a tribute to the late Andy Warhol from both Reed and The Velvet Underground's John Cale). Such is also the case for Victor Krummenacher , the bassist and co-founder of the influential indie-rock band Camper Van Beethoven [...]
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