Online Release Date 10/5/2012
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By the sounds of the interviews, seems like Mark and I have different opinions of this song. The title reads Seattle’s unsung heroes remember (and not fondly) the grunge-pop anthem and ‘Singles’ stand-out”.
I don’t think I said anything negative about that song in the interview. I think it was a good song. It was not my favorite on that record but it was good. Also how can I complain about the sucess it has had? That is not a negitive thing, for me at least. I am not sending any of my checks back!
I am proud of that record and what we did with it.
Just my 2 cents post interview….
_Van Conner
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Hey Folks,
We’re continuing to celebrate the Barrett Martin Group’s new album “Atlas”, and we’re having another show at Vito’s supper club on Capitol Hill in Seattle. The BMG will be playing our unique style of “Heavy Jazz” pulling tunes from all 4 of our albums, with a special emphasis on “Atlas.” Vito’s of course is the legendary dinner club that has been remodeled into the hippest, swinging’est, dinner club/jazz venue in Seattle. It’s a free show (!) and it’s usually a packed house, so reserve your tables early on.
Featuring the best and brightest in Seattle’s jazz scene:
Dave Carter – Trumpet
Joe Doria – Piano
Paul Fischer – Guitar
Kevin Hudson – Bass
Barrett Martin – Drums
Ben Thomas – Vibes
Ed Ulman – Trombone
Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
with The Legendary Duo
KEXP STREAM – http://blog.kexp.org/2012/01/31/album-preview-mark-lanegan-bands-blues-funeral/
Also available from MOJO – http://www.mojo4music.com/blog/2012/01/listen_now_mark_lanegan_bands.html
From KEXP’s Site…….
Mr. Lanegan
On first listen to 2012′s Blues Funeral (out February 7th on 4AD), fans will notice that Mark Lanegan has expanded his familiar sound. There’s no hiding that raw, smoky voice, but musically the album stretches out further than 2004′s Bubblegum. Familiar dark bluesy rockers like “Bleeding Muddy Water” are counterpointed with sweeping electronics-heavy numbers like “Ode To Sad Disco.” Here, thumping drum machines and keyboard washes are just as likely to be found as scorching guitars. Thematically, though, the album is unwaveringly dark, as you’d expect from titles like “Phantasmagoria Blues,” “Gray Goes Black,” and “The Gravedigger’s Song.” Through it all, Lanegan is joined by some familiar friends: Dulli, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Jack Irons, Porno for Pyros’ Martyn LeNoble, QOTSA’s Josh Homme, and Eleven guitarist and producer Alain Johannes. Together they create a magical concoction, and if it’s said that the entire genre of the blues has actually died, through Mark Lanegan Band and Blues Funeral they’re positively reborn.
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Mark Lanegan Band releases Blues Funeral on February 6th 2012, Lanegan’s first album since 2004’s Bubblegum. It was recorded in Hollywood, California with Alain Johannes and features guest appearances from the likes of Josh Homme, Greg Dulli and Jack Irons.
Today, the artwork and tracklisting for Blues Funeral has been unveiled, and the opening track ‘The Gravedigger’s Song’ – premiered last night on US west-coast radio – can now be downloaded above.
]]>– Nov 18, 2011 – View Official Press Release
Named after their homeland’s favorite mythical creature, who also happens to be a common topic of interest among band members, Tacoma Washington’s The Legend of Bigfoot have done much for gaining a name for themselves as well. Drawing influences from classic artists such as Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath, to more modern ones such as Radiohead and Screaming Trees, one can get the idea of their sonic landscape:
Available Worldwide at most major and minor digital download retailers (iTunes, Amazon and the like).
Track Listing:
1. Humanoids
2. Underwater Man
3. Seize a Ship
4. Lonesome Being
Label: Strange Earth Records
Band: Mike Krushka, Jason Flom, Jimmy Hughs, Nate Rich
Barrett just got the first shipment of Last Words on CD in and they are scattered about his house in small piles with shipping boxes and bubble wrap all over the floor. He handed a few over to me. Here is what it looks like….
