I hadn't realized how long it has been since the last post. Here's a recap of what's been going on:
DandyLyon Whine now has a permanent bass player! Elliott Kleinfelder has been playing with us for the last couple of months and has really provided the anchor we've been missing. It's amazing what you can do when you don't have to worry about just getting by. Elliott's presence has truly allowed us to stretch and I am confident in saying we are stronger than we ever have been.
With the album a ways away but people asking feverishly about it we released the first single off of it "If You Loved Me" as a limited run of 12 copies. They are hand numbered and not available for download. They are not for sale on the website. The only place they you can get one is at a show. I am proud to say that we are down to one remaining. For those of you keeping track it is number 11 of 12, as someone purposely took number 12.
The upcoming album is to be named 'Coelacanth.' A Coelacanth is one of the oldest species on earth. It is a giant fish (about 5' long) that lives deep underwater mostly in the Indian Ocean. It has gone unchanged for approximately 360 million years. It is also a lobe finned fish, meaning that the fins of the fish have a skeletal system similar to human hands and other mammals. A descendant of the Coelacanth is believed to be the first animal to walk on land. It is ancient and unchanged but inherently tied to modern times. It is a dichotomy. How does one exist in a changing world when one cannot change? Look for the album most likely this winter.
Upcoming gigs include:
July 1, PJ's Lagerhouse with Sound And Fury, The Ashleys, and Extra Large Childe
July 10, Club Bart, that is if they're open again and honoring previously booked gigs, w/ DINOSAUR MONSTER
Aug 5, AXIS MUNDI PALOOZA at Sparklewood/North End Studios
Aug 27th, 2nd Annual CDCC Potluck Jamboree
I think that's all for now. I'll try to be better about this in the future.
-Otto
