coogradio.com Summer 2012 schedule
The Sideshow Tramps are an amazing band. I have the pleasure of seeing Craig Kinsey quite regularly as he is courting the manager of the mastering studio next door. Check out the Sideshow slide show Sarah and I made commemorating everything trampy.
SF GANG. NEW SONG.
“H-Town Faded” (OFFICIAL)
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Deuce and Yiego on The Bakery 1/22/12
THE VX
French Wives- Numbers
French Wives is a Glaswegian indie band who just finished recording their debut album “Dream of the Inbetween”. This will be released in early March through the Glaswegian label “Electric Honey” who have previously released records by Snow Patrol, Belle and Sebastian and Biffy Clyro. “Dream of the Inbetween” has been produced by Tony Doogan who has also worked with Belle and Sebastian, Wintersleep and Hey Rosetta.
Be sure to catch French Wives at SXSW
Who is The Vx?
The simple answer is a duo from Houston, TX with a passion for singing, a flair for fashion and a naughtiness most people think about but keep to themselves. The reality is, The Vx is—much like the truth—a lot harder to understand. They’re the antithesis of what the music industry says they’re supposed to be: a boy-band in a solo-artist playing field; true to themselves in an era of carbon copies. The Vx is light in the darkness; the prescription for a sick world; they’re what music is missing.
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Jandek on Corwood (2002)
A no-budget documentary on an elusive, prolific musician who became something of a cult figure after releasing numerous self-produced albums featuring his high pitched horse whine and simplistic strumming on an out-of-tune guitar. Even though many people agree that these songs could be easily classified as “awful,” there’s something hauntingly ethereal sounding about Jandek’s weird, unprecedented song craft; it sounds like a tormented ghost has haunted an acoustic guitar. All of Jandek’s numerous albums were released through a mysterious company called Corwood Industries operating out of Houston, Texas. Corwood seemed only to be in the “releasing Jandek records” industry only, and when fans wrote into the address printed on all the unassuming record covers, they’d receive sign post-cards and hand-written notes signed “Corwood” only. So who is this Jandek guy? What is Corwood industries? Why is he so private? Why has he only done two phone interviews since 1978? What’s his real name? What’s his method for writing and recording songs? And, most importantly, is he a crazy recluse or just a unique guy with a guitar?
Jandek on Corwood is wise to not try to answer all of these questions, but just collect and present the vital information on this colorful character and allow viewers to make up their mind. Plenty will absolutely hate the music, but nobody will be able to deny that it’s unlike anything they’ve heard before, or that the mystery of this weirdo isn’t somewhat compelling. The non-fussy style of the documentary is a perfect compliment to Jandek’s stripped down, deserted style, and while most of the people interviewed just come off as raving fans, they’re unique perspective as to why they find Jandek’s music interesting is compelling in its own right. Also, the movie is wise to save the real prize for last. An audio interview with Jandek concludes the film, and hearing him analyze one of his own songs gives the more insight than we could imagine about his character and personality, but also leaves even more confused and curious than before.
Since the films release, more information has surfaced about who this guy actually is, but like most of the interviewees in the film, I’d rather not know. It’s refreshing to have a musical artist become somewhat notorious for the lack of cultural information concerning them for a change. The mystery is frankly the most fascinating thing about Jandek because his music is so hard to process. But after listening to quite a few of his songs throughout the movie, I have to admit they started having an effect on me. I can’t really say I enjoyed listening to them, but I was curious to hear more.
Photo courtesy of jandekoncorwood.com
Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Roy Head. In 1965 this song was #1 worldwide. He has been described as the “white James Brown” by author and sound engineer Andy Bradley. He will be performing Treat Her Right at the Continental Club in Houston this Sunday.
This song was recorded at the magical Sugar Hill Studios.
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