Some interesting tidbits from Exclaim! mag's new issue: Ben Harper(a personal favourite of mine) has collaborated with the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama for a record called There Will Be A Light. It's out September 21st, and with that much talent crammed onto one disc, it might cause a hernia for this writer. Wow.
The Reason's upcoming Smallman Records debut, Ravenna, comes out on the 14th of this here month of September, and there's a trio of CD-release shows they're doing: the 16th in Hamilton(The Undeground), the 17th in Kitchener at the Registry Theatre and lastly the 18th in Guelph at Knox Presbyterian Church. My father plays the organ at Knox Presbyterian back in my hometown - which isn't Guelph. Coincidence...
...or threat?
Whatever.
So Asterik Studio and its wild gnomes continue to churn out great product in the form of posters and shirts and album artwork and the like; the lads from Seattle had their Very Own Booth at Strhessfest in Cleveland recently, and they'll be out en masse at the Bumbershoot event in Seattle this weekend. They have a weird fixation with monsters. By their own admission. So if your band is moderately wealthy and wants killer graphic work done, you know where to go.
I wondered how long it would take 'em: Illect Recordings, home of Lojique, Stu Dent and Sintaxtheterrific, has signed a Canadian distribution deal with the almighty CMC Canada folks. As well, they have a deal with PGE Distro out of Texas, so basically the world takeover is imminent and you'll all be assimilated. Enjoy the rap rush, baby!! And for some background info on the Lojique crew, check this out.
Some news about one of the best bands, ever, period: U2's new album, which is still untitled, will be out November 21st of this year. What does have a title is the first single, 'Vertigo', which will be serviced to radio and video later this month. I bet this album will kill. Heaven knows we've waited four years for it. [Renown]
According to this here, Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman will go out and play some acoustic numbers, including 'On Fire', for fans who've been turned away by venues due to sellout status. How 'bout that? What a guy.
We got some intial itinerary for the just-announced Coheed & Cambria/Underoath tour:
10/10 Washington DC 9:30 Club
10/12 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom
10/15 Boston, MA Avalon Ballroom
10/17 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
10/18 Pittsburgh, PA Mr Smalls
10/19 Detroit, MI Clutch's Cargo
10/20 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
10/23 Minneapolis, MN The Quest
11/23 New York, NY Roseland Ballroom
No big surprises; the usual venues in the usual cities. Ho-hum. [hxc]
As well, Underoath will be playing with Stretch Arm Strong and The Chariot on what's being called the Get Awesome tour(apt), but since it's not coming here or anywhere near here, I'm not bothering with those dates. Do something for yourself for a change. Hmph.
Number of copies The Passion of the Christ moved on DVD the first day out: 4.1 million. That's a lot. [cmcentral]
Posted by mike at September 3, 2004 03:42 PM