KCRW Performance Archived
In case you missed the Twilight Singers’ appearance on KCRW radio in March, the show is archived on the KCRW website.
» Twilight Singers: Morning Becomes Eclectic
Things are in order on my end, and SK Radio should be up and running this week. When a slot is scheduled, I’ll let you know.
Thanks to Jeff for the KCRW reminder.
Moon Man 6/25 Review
I received a note from SK Reader Adam, who saw the Moon Maan show at Station 4 in St. Paul last night. Moon Maan is the new band from former Afghan Whig guitarist Rick McCollum.
Here’s what Adam had to say:
The show was good–it was great to hear Rick’s guitar on something besides the three Whigs songs he plays whenever Dulli swings through town. They opened with a theremin-enhanced version of “Brother Woodrow”. The closer sounded really similar to “Faded”, in a good way. I was a little skeptical about the theremin, but it sounds great and Rick looks like he’s having a lot of fun playing it.
On a related Moon Maan note, I got an update direct from Rick this week. They’re hoping to get in the studio soon and put out a fall release. Last week, they played to their biggest crowd with a last minute opening slot for Franz Ferdinand at Fineline. Another July date may be scheduled; but the next “on the books” show is August 6th with the Melismatics at Triple Rock in Minneapolis.
Summer’s Kiss Radio Launch
The first broadcast of Summer’s Kiss Radio will be next Thursday, June 24 at 10 PM EST has been postponed.
A lightning storm early in the week has caused my Internet Service Provider to be sporadic and unreliable. I’m excited to stream the show; but I want it to be the best possible user experience. So, the show will be postponed until the problem subsides. I have been assured that maintenance being performed tomorrow will fix the issue. Hopefully, the show will go on next week.
Thanks for understanding and all of the words of encouragement.
Summer’s Kiss Radio
Summer’s Kiss Radio will debut in June 2004.
In order to listen to the broadcast, you will need audio playback software on your computer capable of playing .pls (playlist) files from a remote server. A link will be published on the Summer’s Kiss home page with the appropriate URL. Simply click the URL, or launch your software and paste the URL into the “Open Stream” field.
Known compatible playback software includes: iTunes (Windows & Mac,) Winamp, Real Audio, and Windows Media Player.
While the goal is to make this accessible to everyone, we cannot provide technical support if you have problems tuning in.
The link will be available 30 minutes before the start of each broadcast, with a warm-up set. This will give you time to get set up and running, without missing the beginning of the show.
Show length will range from 30 minutes to an hour.
Questions? Let us know.
She Loves You - August 24
In case you haven’t heard, She Loves You, the new album of cover songs by the Twilight Singers, will be released August 24 in the US. Some sources have the European release date at September 6.
Five of the tracks feature co-vocals from Mark Lanegan, Dulli’s partner in The Gutter Twins.
Rumors abound. A fall Twilight tour? Lanegan/Dulli co-headlining shows? Just wait and see.
God of the Twilights
FROM THE BIG TAKEOVER, ISSUE 54, VOLUME XXV NO. 1
GREG DULLI
God of the Twilights
by Dave Schulps
GREG DULLI IS A LIGHTNING ROD AND PROBABLY WOULDN’T HAVE IT ANY
OTHER WAY.
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Dulli on Ray Charles
Albany Georgia’s Ray Charles, who died on Thursday, is remembered today in an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer. The paper conducted several artist interviews, and included some words from Greg Dulli.
Charles’ influence can be heard in many musicians from this area, including in the work of Greg Dulli, former front man of the Afghan Whigs. Dulli, who now lives in Los Angeles, has delved deeper into soul with his current project, the Twilight Singers, and will release an album of covers in August that includes several soul numbers.
Dulli said of Charles, “He had an energy unto himself. Walls of sight, prejudice and genre fell at his will.
“I was fortunate to see him perform twice, almost 20 years apart. He was, is and always shall be transcendent.”
» Charles’ music was ‘America’
Moon Maan Dates for June
A reminder for those of you in the Twin Cities area, to go see Rick McCollum’s new band Moon Maan. Two dates are scheduled for this month. If you see them, send in a review. If you know these guys, get me a demo tape!
Uptown Bar/Mpls — June 17th
Station 4/St.Paul — June 25th
“New” Black Love Review
PopMatters published a new review of Black Love this morning, as a part of their “My Favorite Thing” series.
The subsequent demise of the Afghan Whigs and rise of the Twilight Singers gave the reviewer an interesting perspective, and reopens the debate on the fan-favorite record.
» PopMatters Black Love Review
Thanks JG
Lanegan is All Systems Go
All Systems Go (which recorded & released the Dulli penned “Fascination Unknown”) have recorded a cover of “Have Not Been The Same” by Vancouver band Slow (now named Copyright). The version they recorded will be included in the soundtrack of an upcoming motion picture entitled “Phil The Alien”, and features lead vocals by Guttertwin Mark Lanegan.
Lanegan’s new solo record, “Bubblegum” has a release date of August 2nd (UK) and August 10th (US) and features guest vocals from Greg Dulli and PJ Harvey. Polly’s new album Uh Huh Her will be released Tuesday in the US.
Thanks Gordon
The Gutter Twins: Saturnalia The long awaited debut from Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan
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