Great Peacock to Release Debut EP in March + Song of the Day

Nashville based band Great Peacock, Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd, are set to release their self-titled debut on March 5 via This Is American Music.  The moment I heard "Take Me To The Mountain", I was captivated.  Sometimes, a song crawls into your ear, embeds itself in your head and demands that you put it on repeat.  This is one of those songs.

"Take Me To The Mountain" is without a doubt, my Song of the Day.  Check it out for yourself.




Great Peacock Tracklisting:

• Take Me To The Mountain
• Desert Lark
• Sailing
• Family Home
• Bluebird

Whitesnake to Release Live CD/DVD in April

Legendary rockers Whitesnake will be releasing a Live CD/DVD package, Made In Japan, on April 23 here in North America (April 19 in Europe and April 22 in the UK) via Frontiers Records.  The performance footage was taken from the co-headlining set vocalist David Coverdale and his Whitesnake, Doug Aldrich (guitars), Reb Beach (guitars), Michael Devin (bass), Brian Tichy (drums) and special guest Brian Ruedy (keyboards) performed at the Loud Park festival in October 2011.  The package will be available as a deluxe 2CD/DVD edition, Blu-ray and a stand alone DVD.

We all know I have a soft spot for The Coverdale so, I'm looking forward to this release.

The performance footage is shot in stunning HD in 5.1 and stereo and is taken from Whitesnake’s co-headlining set at the “Loud Park” festival on October 11th, 2011 held at Saitama Super Arena in Japan during their “Forevermore World Tour.” The performance was initially recorded only for Japanese TV and future Loud Park promotions.

MADE IN JAPAN contains songs from Whitesnake’s most recent studio album, FOREVERMORE, as well as classic hits such as “Is This Love,” “Still Of The Night” and “Here I Go Again.”  The bonus CD also includes never-before-heard outtakes and acoustic versions of material from the award winning FOREVERMORE album that were recorded during soundchecks on the 2011 Japanese tour. Additional DVD content includes various band photo slideshows and fan-shot videos.  Please see below for the full content listing.

Track List
CD1:

• Best Years
• Give Me All Your Love Tonight
• Love Ain’t No Stranger
• Is This Love
• Steal Your Heart Away
• Forevermore
• Six String Showdown
• Love Will Set You Free
• Drum Solo
• Fool For Your Loving
• Here I Go Again
• Still Of The Night

Bonus CD 2 – Soundcheck:

• Love Will Set You Free
• Steal Your Heart Away
• Fare Thee Well (Acoustic Version)
• One Of These Days (Acoustic Version)
• Lay Down Your Love
• Evil Ways
• Good To Be Bad (Acoustic Version)
• Tell Me How (Acoustic Version)

Dvd / Blu-Ray:

• Best Years
• Give Me All Your Love Tonight
• Love Ain’t No Stranger
• Is This Love
• Steal Your Heart Away
• Forevermore
• Six String Showdown
• Love Will Set You Free
• Drum Solo
• Fool For Your Loving
• Here I Go Again
• Still Of The Night
• Fan Videos For Forevermore and Steal Your Heart Away

Enter The Haggis To Release New Record in March

Canadian band Enter The Haggis are set to release their latest album, The Modest Revolution on March 30.  Towards the end of last year, the band launched an extremely successful Kickstarter project.  Earlier this week backers received a digital pre-release copy of the record while the rest of the world were able to begin pre-ordering the record.  If you haven't checked this band out, you should.  I was introduced to their music about four years ago when I saw them put on a killer live show.

Leafing through a local paper in a small town this past winter, we were struck by the sheer number of interesting story-lines we found. After some discussion, we hit on an unusual idea: why not capture a snapshot of a single day musically? We bounced the idea around and eventually decided we were going to pick a day at random, buy a newspaper and write an entire album inspired by the stories and headlines we found within.

 

Upcoming: The The The Thunder to Play Glasslands

UPDATE!!!  New Date -- This show will take place on Monday, March 18 instead of the previously announced, March 13.  See full details below.


The The The Thunder
My Roaring Twenties, Great Caesar
Monday, March 18
Glasslands
289 Kent Ave
Brooklyn
8:30pm
Tickets $10
21+
The The The Thunder are hitting the road!  And, the deity of show booking has them making a stop in our parts.  They'll take the stage over in Brooklyn at Glasslands on Wednesday, March 13 Monday, March 18 at 8:30PM and it'll cost you $10.  See below for full show details.  These folks came onto my radar last year when I was introduced to their album All At Once.  To whet your appetite, scroll down and give a listen to my favorite TTTT track, "Leave Us". 

The The The Thunder
My Roaring Twenties, Ancient Sky
 Wednesday, March 13 Monday, March 18 Glasslands 289 Kent Ave
Brooklyn 8:30pm
Tickets $10
21+

Jim James, Michael Kiwanuka & More Added to Newport Folk Festival Line-up

Today, the Newport Folk Festival, which takes place July 26 - 28, announced that Jim James will be returning to the festival this summer.  As mentioned previously, the festival has been using the trickle method to announce this year's artists.  Over the last several days they've announced Michael Kiwanuka, Jason Isbell, Nicki Bluhm & The Gamblers as well as the return of the Spirit Family Reunion who wowed the crowd last year.  I recommend getting tickets now before they sell-out! 
 
The line-up so far...

• Jim James
• Jason Isbell
• Nicki Bluhm & The Gamblers
• Spirit Family Reunion
• Michael Kiwanuka
• The Lumineers
• Houndmouth
• The Last Bison
• Andrew Bird
• Shovels and Rope
• The Lone Bellow

New Single From Sharkmuffin + Giveaway

Brooklyn based band Sharkmuffin just released their debut single, "The Lake".  When I read there were some Chrissie Hynde comparisons I was a little skeptical.  But, I hear it!  I also hear a little Patti Smith grit & attitude in there too.  It's a lovely piece of dirty pop ... a little fuzz, a little jangle and a lot of good ol' fashioned, unabashed rock 'n' roll.  I'm looking forward to hearing their EP which is scheduled for a March release.  Check out "The Lake" HERE. 

Giveaway Alert!!! 

1) Sharkmuffin will be at The Delancey on Monday, February 25 at 9:30PM.  We have a pair of tickets to give to one lucky reader...21+!  For a chance to win, email contest@quirkynychick.com. Please put "Sharkmuffin Tickets" in the subject line.

2) We also have a copy of the 7" single "The Lake/Big" for one lucky reader.  For a chance to win this goodie, email contest@quirkynychick.com. Please put "Sharkmuffin 7"" in the subject line.

A winner (US only) will be chosen for each prize, at random, on Thursday, February 21. 

The combination of singer/guitarist Tarra Thiessen, alongside bassist Natalie Kirch with Drew Adler on drums, is deadly. Thiessen delivers gutsy vocals that will send shivers down your very spine. Jumping between gentle moans to rough, forceful screams, her vocals are sweetly complimented by Kirch's lighter, dreamier melodies which make you expect the unexpected. Their admiration for 90s alternative Grrrl group-esque hooks are paired perfectly with heavy 1970s inspired guitar riffs that create a raw sound not to be messed with.

Tour Dates

• 2/21 @ Public Assembly, Brooklyn
• 2/25 @ The Delancey, NYC
• 3/1 @ 73 Granite Street, Apt. 3 - 7" release party, Brooklyn
• 3/7 @ Alphabet Lounge (East Village Music Fest), NYC
• 3/8 @ Neapolitan Oasis tour kick off show, Brooklyn
• 3/9 @ Newtown Radio 2-4PM, NJ
• 3/9 @ The Kunt House, New Brunswick, NJ
• 3/10 @ The End, Nashville, TN

Upcoming: Ken Stringfellow to Play 2 New York Shows This Week + Video

Ken Stringfellow is touring to support his latest record, Danzig in the Moonlight.  He'll be making two stops in our parts.  Friday, February 15 he will be over in Brooklyn at Union Pool.  Doors are at 9PM and it'll cost you $10.  The following night, Saturday, February 16, he will be at Mercury Lounge. Doors are at 7:30PM and it will cost you $10 advance / $12 dos.  Details for both shows below.






Ken Stringfellow
Bird of Youth, Sky White Tiger
Friday, February 15
Union Pool
484 Union Avenue
Brooklyn
Doors 9PM
$10

Ken Stringfellow
Chris Mills
Saturday, February 16
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston Street
NYC
Doors 7:30PM / Set 8:30PM
$10 advance / $12 day of show
21+

To whet your appetite, check out his video for "Superwise".  The track is from latest record, Danzig in the Moonlight.


 

New Single from The Torn ACLs

Seattle based The Torn ACLs have released a new single, "Something About the Sky". The group has decided to release a series of digital singles throughout the year instead of an album.  Check it out below.

With four albums already under their belt, the group has decided to take a rather different approach when it comes to releasing new material. The Torn ACLs will be releasing a series of digital singles throughout the year, starting with the propulsive and synthy track, “Something About the Sky.”

Each piece is unique from the next, without a defining thread drawn between them, though there are some similarities that make the collection cohesive. The upcoming singles continue in the band's spirit of polished, energetic pop, which they have been crafting over the years. With a knack for stellar hooks, each song is built up with buoyant arrangements, stacked with bright and crisp melodic ideas, over an insistent and aerobic rhythm section. Ample proficiency and a danceable punch, help create the band's intriguing sound, that recalling indie pop phenom such as Ra Ra Riot, with a scrappy energy evoking Born Ruffians, and the compositional quirks of Islands.

The Torn ACLs are William Cremin (guitar/vocals), Miles Ranisavljevic (bass), Jason Tabert (drums), and Tim McClanahan (multi-instrumentalist).

Tour Dates:

• 3/8: Rendezvous, Seattle
• 3/9: Flying M, Nampa
• 3/10: Bar Deluxe, Salt Lake City
• 3/11: Walnut Room, Denver
• 3/12: Rock Island Live, Wichita
• 3/13: Soundpony, Tulsa
• 3/14: SXSW
• 3/15: SXSW
• 3/16: SXSW
• 3/18: Rogue Bar, Scottsdale
• 3/19: Tin Can, San Diego
• 3/20: Molly Malone's, Los Angeles
• 3/21: Hemlock Tavern, San Francisco
• 3/22: Kelly's Olympian, Portland

Video of the Day: The Outfit - "Strange Bones"

We have for you today, "Strange Bones" from Denver based band The Outfit.  The song is from their album Broken West Wishbone Test.  The vintage filled clip was directed by Greg Raih.  Check it out below.

The Outfit is a band with their own unique sound that creates a special brand of Rock n' Roll with killer licks and heartfelt melodies that will have you dancing around in no time. Instead of shying away from their garage influences, The Outfit embraces them by sharing straightforward, guitar-based pop songwriting, which is a deadly combination.

With swirling guitars, catchy melodies, and an energetic rhythm section, each and every song will fill you with excitement. The Outfit are Eric Johnston, RJ Powers IV, Mike King, and Mikael Kilates.

Nico Vega Release New EP and Video

Nico Vega released their new EP Fury Oh Fury earlier this week.  The record gives us what we love about and have come to expect from Nico Vega, tight musicianship, strong vocals and a boatload of passion.  The title track, "Fury Oh Fury" is my "repeat" song...you know the song that you play at least a dozen times in a row because you just can't make yourself let it go.  One of my all time favorites and I know a lot of other peoples as well, "Beast", from their debut full-length is also on the EP.  It's one of those songs that kicks you in the gut and takes your breath away...and if you've seen them perform it live then you've probably been swept up in the tribal beat and fierce energy that comes with it. Check out the video for "Beast" below.  The clip was directed by their very own Dan Epand.