I just figured I would let you all in on the official scoop from Camp DandyLyon Whine.
First I wanted to once again thank all of you that came out to that great gig at the Crofoot, wherein we were the only band to actually show up. It was a great rockin' time. As you may have noticed, we were performing without the net of a bass player. This has been an issue for some time and we have made the decision that while we will not turn down any gigs that come our way, we will not book any gigs until we have taken care of this oversight.
Are we giving in? Oh, no. In the intermediate time we will be working on material for the upcoming album, due mid to late of next year. A lot of good ideas are brewing and I truthfully expect this album to be my best work.
In the mean time, the label is doing quite well and we are getting set to start recording a few new bands and hope to have that material out soon. There has been a slight site redesign and the addition of a forum on which to sound off about whatever you wish. Check it out at http://communistdaycarecenter.net
Thanks again and keep tuned in.
-Otto
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
One year after The Day After Labor Day
It's been one year since the release of The Day After Labor Day. I suppose in a technical way we're still two days away from the date, but here we are a year later on the day after labor day. A lot has happened in that year. I recorded the album myself over the preceding summer. I played all the parts, did the mixing, mastering, and created the art and layout on my own. It was a labor of love, but it was also a labor of spite. I wanted to prove to everyone that I had what it takes to put out an album on my own. I was sick of getting the reviews of "It's alright, but it's not 'X'." I still don't know if the album is great, that is something that is left up to the listener, but at the end of the day, I did it and I have something to show for it. Let it be known that if ever I should die, god forbid, that someone contacts Vinyly records in England and has my ashes pressed into an LP of The Day After Labor Day.
A few weeks before the album was to come out I was contacted to play the first Varnerstock. This gig would take place a few weeks after the release. I put together an all star band out of the best musicians I knew and began to rehearse. It probably wasn't the best gig I've ever played in my life, but it sure felt like it. Playing my music with a band is one of the best feelings I've ever had. When I'm playing with them I feel like I am part of the audience, listening to the music they're playing. As a band we've come a long way. We've a string of successful gigs behind us, and we're starting to get a following. By the way, Varnerstock II is this weekend at Varner Recital Hall on the Oakland University Campus.
The release of The Day After Labor Day also signaled the rebirth of The Communist Day Care Center. Now functioning mostly as a record label, CDCC is the label I've put on different projects since high school, be it music, video production, or qbasic programming. The title was taken from a line of dialogue in the John Waters movie "Desperate Living." I of course heard it first as a sample from the end of Marilyn Manson's Portrait Of An American Family. There is a band out of San Diego that also uses the name. You should check them out. They're good. As a label we've picked up a few acts and put out a few CD's. The long awaited full length album from Einheuser, titled Einheuser, should be out soon. Should be. The debut release from JFn'K is the first release we've put out with 100% in house production. From the recording to mixing and mastering. From the duplication to the artistic layout printing, we've done everything. It is also the first release that stands to make it's money back. We're not quite there yet, but we're close. CDCC is also part of a larger collective of local labels, the Axis Mundi Collective. This network really provides a lot of support and we are really happy to be a part of such a great organization. Long live Axis Mundi.
So, where does this leave us? Well, it is the day after labor day. It is a change in season, it is the day we come off of vacation and go back to work. It is the day that we start to get things done. What's next? Well, as a label we're going to grow. We are going to find and put out artists work so that it can be heard. What are we going to do as a band? We're going to put out another album. I am currently in the songwriting process. The approach to this one is going to be different, and I'll be collaborating with my band mates in the recording of this one. There will be no short cuts, not that there were last time, but there will be no solid deadlines to work against until it is known how long it will take to be right. Expect good things from us. Expect good things from the label.
In parting, go and do good things. You can do it. If you can't do it on your own, find people to help you. It is possible, and, after all, it is the day after labor day. It's time to get back to work.
A few weeks before the album was to come out I was contacted to play the first Varnerstock. This gig would take place a few weeks after the release. I put together an all star band out of the best musicians I knew and began to rehearse. It probably wasn't the best gig I've ever played in my life, but it sure felt like it. Playing my music with a band is one of the best feelings I've ever had. When I'm playing with them I feel like I am part of the audience, listening to the music they're playing. As a band we've come a long way. We've a string of successful gigs behind us, and we're starting to get a following. By the way, Varnerstock II is this weekend at Varner Recital Hall on the Oakland University Campus.
The release of The Day After Labor Day also signaled the rebirth of The Communist Day Care Center. Now functioning mostly as a record label, CDCC is the label I've put on different projects since high school, be it music, video production, or qbasic programming. The title was taken from a line of dialogue in the John Waters movie "Desperate Living." I of course heard it first as a sample from the end of Marilyn Manson's Portrait Of An American Family. There is a band out of San Diego that also uses the name. You should check them out. They're good. As a label we've picked up a few acts and put out a few CD's. The long awaited full length album from Einheuser, titled Einheuser, should be out soon. Should be. The debut release from JFn'K is the first release we've put out with 100% in house production. From the recording to mixing and mastering. From the duplication to the artistic layout printing, we've done everything. It is also the first release that stands to make it's money back. We're not quite there yet, but we're close. CDCC is also part of a larger collective of local labels, the Axis Mundi Collective. This network really provides a lot of support and we are really happy to be a part of such a great organization. Long live Axis Mundi.
So, where does this leave us? Well, it is the day after labor day. It is a change in season, it is the day we come off of vacation and go back to work. It is the day that we start to get things done. What's next? Well, as a label we're going to grow. We are going to find and put out artists work so that it can be heard. What are we going to do as a band? We're going to put out another album. I am currently in the songwriting process. The approach to this one is going to be different, and I'll be collaborating with my band mates in the recording of this one. There will be no short cuts, not that there were last time, but there will be no solid deadlines to work against until it is known how long it will take to be right. Expect good things from us. Expect good things from the label.
In parting, go and do good things. You can do it. If you can't do it on your own, find people to help you. It is possible, and, after all, it is the day after labor day. It's time to get back to work.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
DandyLyon Whine Site + New Video
http://dandylyonwhine.net is back up and running! Hosting has switched over, and just so you know, the running tally of downloads of "The Day After Labor Day" is at that magic number 69.
To celebrate Communist Day Care Center has just released the new video for "On The Eve Of The Zombie Apocalypse." Click here to watch it!
To celebrate Communist Day Care Center has just released the new video for "On The Eve Of The Zombie Apocalypse." Click here to watch it!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Website Issues
For the next couple of days there might be some issues with DandyLyonWhine.net. Please check out the site directly on the Communist Day Care Center website: http://communistdaycarecenter.net/DLW/DLW
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Great Gig
I just wanted to stop by to say thanks to everyone who came to the show the other night. It was a great success because of you guys. Thanks so much, and I'll be posting some more upcoming shows soon!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
THIS THURSDAY AT THE BERKLEY FRONT!
DLW will be rockin' The Berkley Front this Thursday opening up for Detroit Alt-Country Rockers DUENDE! This FREE show will start at 10 PM sharp! Make sure to make it out for some great rock n' roll!
The Berkley Front is on 12 Mile east of Woodward, or just click here for a map
The Berkley Front is on 12 Mile east of Woodward, or just click here for a map
Monday, May 3, 2010
May 20th
I've just finalized the set for the 20th and it is a rockin' one! We are debuting four tunes on this show! You don't want to miss this one! I love exclamation points!
The best things in life are free, like this show. We go on at 10 opening up for one of Detroit's best groups DUENDE!
So be there or be square.
The Berkley Front <---------- (Click for map)
3087 West 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072-1301 - (248) 547-3331
The best things in life are free, like this show. We go on at 10 opening up for one of Detroit's best groups DUENDE!
So be there or be square.
The Berkley Front <---------- (Click for map)
3087 West 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072-1301 - (248) 547-3331
Monday, April 12, 2010
UPCOMING SHOW!
Hello DandyLyon Whine fans! I ain't dead!, yet.
Sorry about the long time from the last post, but I come with news of an UPCOMING SHOW!
May 20th, at the Berkley Front, opening up for Detroit's amazing alt country, roots americana band DUENDE! This should be a great show and we're premiering a lot of new material. This should be a great time and I hope to see all of you out there for this rockin' party.
I'll post when I know our time and cost and etc!
Rock On!
-DLW
Sorry about the long time from the last post, but I come with news of an UPCOMING SHOW!
May 20th, at the Berkley Front, opening up for Detroit's amazing alt country, roots americana band DUENDE! This should be a great show and we're premiering a lot of new material. This should be a great time and I hope to see all of you out there for this rockin' party.
I'll post when I know our time and cost and etc!
Rock On!
-DLW
Thursday, January 14, 2010
WEBSITE REBUILD!
By the way - you may have noticed that the website has been half done for a while, well it's finished now. Nothing great, but a few more options, and it certainly looks nice. Well, at least to me it looks nice. I could easily be wrong. Check it out: http://www.dandylyonwhine.net
P.S. - If you got here from the website, just go ahead and ignore this post.
P.S. - If you got here from the website, just go ahead and ignore this post.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Chariots Of Silk!
It's finally arrived! All of you do yourselves a favor and download Locognosis Records' T-Rex tribute album! It is an awesome collection of songs done by an awesome collection of local Detroit bands, including a version of 20th Century Boy by Dandylyon Whine.
Check it out via free download today!
http://www.locognosis.com/store/display_album.php?id=1
And while you're there check out the amazing collection of great local acts. There are many albums available for free or next to nothing. There is also a list of upcoming shows as well as a roster of bands. Most likely you like a band that is on this label and just didn't realize they were put out by Locognosis. Seriously these guys are the most underrated record label in town. Check it out.
Check it out via free download today!
http://www.locognosis.com/store/display_album.php?id=1
And while you're there check out the amazing collection of great local acts. There are many albums available for free or next to nothing. There is also a list of upcoming shows as well as a roster of bands. Most likely you like a band that is on this label and just didn't realize they were put out by Locognosis. Seriously these guys are the most underrated record label in town. Check it out.
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