Matt Nathanson in Rhode Island with Lifehouse

We did a co-headlining show at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island with LifeHouse. I always forget that Matt is so big in the North East that a University would booked us us on a co-headlining show with a band that has several huge singles. I guess it goes to show how a grass roots following can have a similar impact as a shit load of radio airplay. The show went as well as can be expected considering it was in a gymnasium and we were using rented back line gear. I twisted up my knee after the third song, so I gimped around on stage the best that I could. We got to see some of our favorite fans, which is nice since we probably won’t do a full tour until the fall at the earliest. Matt wants (needs) to finish tweaking lyrics for the new album which is basically ready to go as far as the band is concerned, so that is a priority this summer. I know we have some fly-out gigs in June like the Ever-fine festival in Cleveland and a KFOG radio show in San Jose.

LifeHouse are a bunch of great guys and they write some incredible pop songs. I think they are cursed with being the guys that have songs that everyone has heard, but no one can name the band that does them. Or maybe that’s just me.

Texas Shows with Matt Nathanson

Matt is out doing a short solo tour for his new solo acoustic record, but we are all meeting up in Texas so we can play some full band shows. We will be playing a bunch of new songs from the upcoming new record.

04-15-06 Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom

2548 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
>>Map It!

04-17-06 Warehouse Live

813 St. Emanuel St
Houston, TX 77003
>>Map It! Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM

04-18-06 Stubb’s BBQ

801 Red River
Austin, TX 78701
>>Map It!
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM 04-19-06 Texas State University

Riverfest
601 University Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
>>Map It! Doors: 5:00 PM
Show: 11:00 PM
River Fest at Sewell Park-Texas State University-San Marcos. We go on around 9:30pm and best of all, admission is FREE! Brandon Stanley is also on the bill.

More Recording with Matt Nathanson in L.A.

L.A. was great. I think we cut the song that will be the first single for the record and another two that are also really strong. The magic happened at the House of Blues Studios which is located at a mansion in L.A. It used to be Tito Jackson’s house and studio. Luckily there wasn’t that much of the creepy Jackson family vibe left over from that time.

Finishing up Matt Nathanson’s record

It looks like we are going to finish up Matt’s record in L.A. the first half of February. Maybe have it mixed in March and probably have it out this summer or possibly LATE spring. But don’t quote me on that. Matt says this new batch of songs are the best so far and that’s great considering that we have already recorded some great ones. I can’t wait to make my mark on them.

Catching Up

I am so bad about keeping up with posts. The shorter version of the last few months.

We kicked ass on the fall tour. Matt sold out tons of huge venues like the House of Blues in Chicago, Irving Plaza in NYC, three nights at the Paradise Rock club in Boston, two nights at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and the 9:30 club in D.C. Every show across the country was full or sold out, and we have never sounded better.

I played almost every night of the tour with Kate Earl, who was one of the openers, Matt Wertz was the other opener. Oh my god, she is so good. I had a great time doing our duo show, bass violin and piano/vocal. I bowed most of the set and I had total musical freedom. We did some shows as a trio with Jason McKenzie on drums. The guys from Incubus played on Kate’s record. I’m really impressed how well those guys can play. I learned a lot about myself playing with Kate and I hope to do more shows with her in the future.

I just played some shows with Patrice Pike. I played with her for a year or so before I joined up with Matt. We were also in a band called Sister 7 together. I left that band in the early 90′s and then went on to play with David Garza. I was just subbing for my friend Brad Houser, the guy who took my place once I left. He was out doing some shows with his side project Critters Buggin.

I’ve got several recording projects in January. Houston Marchaman, Craig Marshall and more recording with Matt Nathanson.

Plus I am going to remix or produce Patrice’s live show. Not sure what you call it, but I am helping her redo her solo show by programming new beats and general racket for her to play with when she is by herself on stage. She also wants to utilize it with her band shows. I’m a huge Bjork fan and her Matmos era live show will be an influence on how I put this together.

I am redoing my website. I just can’t decide if I want to go back to the old blog I had or do a heavy duty static content site. Either way I plan on putting up lot’s of music.

Matt Nathanson Tour 10/05/05 – 11/13/05

The Matt Nathanson Fall Tour

10-05-05
The Social

10-06-05
Culture Room

10-07-05
Freebird Live

10-08-05
Roxy Theatre

10-09-05
Exit/In

10-11-05
Starr Hill Music Hall

10-12-05
The Rex Theatre

10-13-05
Theater of Living Arts

10-14-05
9:30 Club

10-15-05
Irving Plaza

10-17-05
Water Street Music Hall

10-18-05
Recher Theater

10-19-05
The Paradise Rock Club

10-20-05
The Paradise Rock Club

10-23-05
20th Century Theater

10-24-05
Indiana University- Alumni Hall

10-25-05
The Odeon Concert Club

10-26-05
Blind Pig

10-27-05
Madison Ave

10-28-05
House of Blues – Chicago

10-29-05
Ascot Room

10-30-05
The Blue Note

11-01-05
The Gargoyle Club
Washington University

11-02-05
Bottleneck

11-03-05
Bluebird Theater

11-04-05
Aggie Theater

11-05-05
Fox Theater

11-07-05
Rhythm Room

11-08-05
Epicentre

11-09-05
Troubadour

11-10-05
Great American Music Hall

11-11-05
Great American Music Hall

11-12-05
Aladdin Theatre

11-13-05
Crocodile Cafe