Recent and upcoming releases

Here are links to a few records I played on recently and that either have come out or are about to...

Minus 5, Killingsworth

Laura Gibson, Beasts of Seasons

Laura Veirs, July Flame (not out til January unless you buy it at her show)

What do these records have in common? The bass part I played was recorded at Tucker Martine's studio. Fun times.

Recipe on Culinate

A few years ago, I submitted a recipe to a cookbook of recipes by musicians called I Like Food, Food Tastes Good. The recipe I submitted just showed up on culinate. Other than the unauthorized use of salsa roja in the picture and the fact that they shredded the pork for tacos instead of serving it as tenderloin medallions, I'm tickled.

you wouldn't like me when i'm angry

Upcoming TV and Radio

Today is day 2 of Decemberists rehearsal, and while the first show isn't until Tuesday, there are of course some promotional duties to attend to before then. Tune in previews of the tour.

Jay Leno this Thursday, May 14
Morning Become Eclectic Friday, May 15
Craig Ferguson, Monday, May 18

Laura Gibson at the Old Church, Thursday April 2

I'll be sitting in with Laura Gibson tomorrow at the Old Church. It's her CD release. And it's a potluck. How cool is that?

More info at HUSH

Decemberists Live on NPR

The Decemberists will be performing our new record in its entirety live on NPR this Thursday in Austin, TX. It's SXSW (South by Southwest) time again.

Shows coming up at Mississippi Studios

Next week, I'll be playing three shows at Mississippi studios.

Wednesday, March 4, with Rebecca Gates

Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, with Tahoe Jackson and the Portland Cello Project

These shows all have many performers, and I am just playing on a few songs. I'm excited to see the new Mississippi Studios.

decisions decisions...

From blog pics

It's time to learn how to play the new Decemberists album, so I have a mountain of fuzz pedals from which to choose a few sounds. So far, the Roger Mayer Voodoo Bass is going to be in there for sure for one song. Still deciding about the rest. I am also transcribing one of the basslines that is particularly hard to remember.