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| From | Craig Leve <snapcracklepopster@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Pernice shows this month and candid, behind-the-music information |
| Date | Thu, 7 Jan 2010 12:31:43 -0800 |
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This just in from the best letter writer in the land of music promotion.
Even if you don't like the Pernice Brothers the updates always bring a
smile. Especially interesting for Audities folks, several of the upcoming
shows feature John Cunningham whose literate chamber pop has been cheered
here, in the way back times.
-craig
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From: The Pernice Brothers Mailing List <pernice@ashmontrecords.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Subject: [Pernice Brothers Mailing List] Pernice shows this month and
candid, behind-the-music information
To: pernice@ashmontrecords.com
My dearest friend:
Gather ‘round children and I will do my best not to give you the Pernice
update you yearn for, in all of its grey-area glory, rife with indecision
and insecurity, informed by family obligations, gainful employment,
prescription meds, ennui and the weather. It can’t take too long, because
I’m busy packing for the big tour we will embark on next week, which
probably isn’t coming to your town. Yes, it’s personal, so please do take it
that way. For those of you who complain about my long-windedness, I boil it
down thusly: I have NO idea what’s going on, beyond the tour dates listed
below. So you can stop reading. But, if you like to see the machinations –
the tortured negotiations, the infighting, the numbers crunching, read on.
So, there’s a record, in the can, unmixed. We have no idea when there will
be time to mix it. We have no idea what it is, because it doesn’t sound like
a Joe solo record, and it doesn’t sound like a Pernice Brothers record. It
also doesn’t sound like a Chappaquiddick Skyline record. James and Menck,
who are the loveliest of houseguests and particular favorites of Charlie
Ashmont, were here with Pernice and other Pernice for a few weeks finishing
up said recording, in the attic. I can detail all of the meals they ate, as
I was generally sent out to fetch those, but can’t tell you much about the
music, because I was unable to penetrate the fortress of testosterone. I
don’t even think the Salahis could have gotten up there. It’s a drafty,
creaky old house though, so I can tell you that through the floorboards and
drowning out that week’s episode of Sons of Anarchy, it sounded quite good.
Since we don’t know what it will be called, when the time comes that it’s
fully cooked, I MIGHT try to release it under the name “Lady Gaga,” to see
if we can sell 1/100th of what she sells before people figure out they were
duped. If this were to work, all of us would actually get an indie rock
living wage this year. How crazy would THAT be? But more on that release
later, as soon as I have more info or can invent something that seems
feasible.
As mentioned a couple of paragraphs and a lifetime ago, we’re hitting the
road. The dates are below. There will be no more in the immediate future.
The US dates will feature Joe solo, reading from his book and
singing/playing, much like he did last summer. It won’t be the same show
though, and there will probably be more emphasis on his own songs. Opening
these shows will be John Cunningham, in his east coast debut. Now, he’s a
guy we can relate to, as he releases a record about once every five years,
and rarely plays live. You guys are all so good at waiting for Pernice, that
we encourage you to adopt him as well. Oh, and also, he’s brilliant. You
won’t be sorry if you get to see him. On these east coast dates, I will tag
along, reprising my signature 80’s role as “merch girl.” Please plan
accordingly. I am hoping that Joe will drive, so that I can live tweet most
of the proceedings. There are about 8 people on the twitter who seem to get
a particular thrill out of reading the verbal abuse Joe metes out to those
around him. And you know me – I’m a people pleaser!
The UK and European shows will be just Joe – a man and a guitar – playing
his music. He won’t be reading, because we find that the English don’t
really understand the English, if you know what I’m saying. The Spanish
might, but since the book hasn’t actually been released domestically over
there, and it’s too heavy to carry copies to sell at shows, Joe is going to
pretend it doesn’t exist. But it does in fact exist, and I’d be happy to
sell you a copy at www.joepernice.com/store. I don’t care if you’re English,
Spanish or Klingon. Bazinga!
Shows:
Joe Pernice and John Cunningham
Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. (early show)
Lizard Lounge, Cambridge, MA
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92740
Friday, Jan. 15
Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
Tickets: http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/
Saturday Jan. 16
Tin Angel, Philadelphia, PA
Tickets: www.comcasttix.com, (215) 928-0978
Sunday, Jan. 17
Iota Club, Arlington, VA
No advance tickets. (703) 522-8340
Joe Pernice solo
Tuesday, Jan. 26
The Union Chapel, Islington, London
http://www.seetickets.com/ <http://www.seetickets.com/see/index.asp>
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Oran Mor, Glasgow, Scotland
http://www.celticconnections.com/
Thursday, Jan. 28
Academy 3, Manchester, UK
http://www.manchesteracademy.net/
Friday, Jan. 29
Caprichos de Apolo @ La (2) de Apolo, Barcelona, Spain
http://www.sala-apolo.com/
Saturday, Jan. 30
Tanned Tin Festival, Castellon, Spain
http://www.tannedtin.com/
Sunday, Jan. 31
Mallorca, Spain (details TBA)
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Dakota Tavern, Toronto, ON
http://www.atgconcerts.com
That’s it for now. You guys are the absolute best. We don’t deserve it. How
Catholic are we?
Your pal,
Joyce
Dorchester, Mass.
www.joepernice.com
www.facebook.com/joe.pernice
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