Thursday February 11, 2010
at
8:00pm
Cracker (acoustic) + Michael McDermott
Alt-rock icons Cracker have signed with 429 Records and are preparing
to unleash a collection of new songs, SUNRISE IN THE LAND OF MILK AND
HONEY. Long-time musical co-horts David Lowery and Johnny Hickman have
teamed up again with drummer Frank Funaro and bassist Sal Maida and
along with stellar producer David Barbe (Drive By Truckers), have
created a uniquely eclectic trove of new tunes. Well-worn words used to
describe their sound-brash, irreverent, sharp-witted, anthemic and
riveting-all descriptives are in full- effect on the new project that
bursts with their trademark rock, punk, glam, surf and country
aesthetic. Friends John Doe, Patterson Hood and Adam Duritz also make
spirited guest turns on SUNRISE...Their 429 Records debut is in- stores
on May 5 and the first single to radio is "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out
With Me" (add date April 7).
Taking a new approach to their creative process, SUNRISE IN THE LAND OF
MILK AND HONEY is a truly collaborative effort for the band.
Suprisingly self-disciplined, the whole band would take time out to
write together one week every two months between tours over the course
of a year. Focusing on a goal of two songs per day, their individual
musical influences combined in refreshing and distinctive ways. On the
outside it was a straight-ahead work ethic, but the process resulted in
the band clicking creatively with a renewed energy.
Says Lowery: "We weren't kicking back on an island in the Caribbean,
waiting for the muse to hit us. We got down to work, found the punk and
glam rock in our blood and woke up to Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And
Honey."
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