Well, if all goes well, we are planning a show with our friends, The Terminal Orchestra, and we're very excited about it. Details are currently being decided. Before then, however, we get to go watch them play at Shakespeare's in Kalamazoo this Friday, in support of their new album, Leave Home, Rabbit, an interpretive homage to the classic novel, Watership Down.
While chatting about our upcoming event, I learned today that they only have a few days left on their fundraising campaign, and they're very close to their modest goal. For what are they raising funds? Why, a vinyl pressing of the new album, of course! It's due out in January, and if you'd like to hear a sampling, and contribute to their campaign, please visit their fundraising page at
http://groovebot.gottagrooverecords.com/campaign/detail/4786
We'd love to have our followers help them get this album pressed in vinyl! Thanks!
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Slacking Off and Going to Mass
It's been a busy fall so far, with Morning Shadows taking in The Slackers at the Blind Pig on 24 September, followed by some of the band later catching Vic Ruggiero and Jesse Wagner in Toledo at a venue in the back of a loading dock with naught but a portapotty to serve the entire establishment. Then only days later, on 3 October, some of the band members saw Ghost at the Fillmore Detroit, which was an incredible experience. We worshiped the dark lord and threw our curses at the moon. 11 days later, we played together at a private party in Ann Arbor with Sweet Melissa and October Babies.
That's a lot of activity for us, and we're looking forward to more shows.
At the moment, we're laying plans to play a show in March with The Terminal Orchestra, with details TBA. They're touring in support of their new album, which is due out in November. The few samples they've released on Youtube are only a taste of what's to come, and it's darker than their last major release, The Seasons.
We are currently planning other shows, and working on updating our online presence, in addition to writing some new material. That's today's news, and don't wear it out.
Huh?
That's a lot of activity for us, and we're looking forward to more shows.
At the moment, we're laying plans to play a show in March with The Terminal Orchestra, with details TBA. They're touring in support of their new album, which is due out in November. The few samples they've released on Youtube are only a taste of what's to come, and it's darker than their last major release, The Seasons.
We are currently planning other shows, and working on updating our online presence, in addition to writing some new material. That's today's news, and don't wear it out.
Huh?
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Holmes Road Block Party 2016
Our next confirmed public date is going to be at the Holmes Road Neighborhood Block Party, where we're headlining the event. We've made a few tweaks to some of our older material, and we have new songs waiting for their first public listening. There will be food, games, and other live music, though those bands have not yet been announced. The party runs from 3pm to 7pm. More details coming soon.
The party is being held on Hunter Ave., in Ypsilanti, MI, between Pageant and Laurel. Morning Shadows will play at 5:30pm on Saturday, 20th August 2016.
The party is being held on Hunter Ave., in Ypsilanti, MI, between Pageant and Laurel. Morning Shadows will play at 5:30pm on Saturday, 20th August 2016.
Geriatric Tour 2016
Well, tomorrow, we are playing a gig at a retirement home. No, I'm not kidding. Have I mentioned this already? In any case, we're actually really curious to see what sort of response we get there. It's going to be an abrupt departure from their usual fare, I'd imagine!
To be sure, I very much hope that when we reach this stage of life, there will be people sporting enough to come entertain us.
To be sure, I very much hope that when we reach this stage of life, there will be people sporting enough to come entertain us.
Monday, June 20, 2016
Solstice Party Afterthoughts
We had a great time playing the solstice party this weekend, and were pleased to debut some new material. Also, thanks to our special guest, H, who we were happy to have join us!
We played with Shelley Catalan, The Parsnips, and Rusty Nail. Shelley has a beautiful voice, and we're looking forward to catching her whole band sometime. The Parsnips surprised us with some exceptional vocal harmonies in some of their new covers, particularly a Yardbirds tune. They keep getting tighter every time we hear them, and it's evident they're putting a lot of energy into their sound. We missed much of Rusty Nail's set, so we hope to catch them another time. It was a perfect day for an outdoor party, and we enjoyed the food as well. The tofu subs with cilantro rocked! Thanks again to our hosts!
We played with Shelley Catalan, The Parsnips, and Rusty Nail. Shelley has a beautiful voice, and we're looking forward to catching her whole band sometime. The Parsnips surprised us with some exceptional vocal harmonies in some of their new covers, particularly a Yardbirds tune. They keep getting tighter every time we hear them, and it's evident they're putting a lot of energy into their sound. We missed much of Rusty Nail's set, so we hope to catch them another time. It was a perfect day for an outdoor party, and we enjoyed the food as well. The tofu subs with cilantro rocked! Thanks again to our hosts!
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Fuzz Fest 2016
Last night took us to the Blind Pig, where we caught several great bands playing Fuzz Fest. We had just come from practice, so we didn't have the energy to stay for the whole show, but we got to hear JUNGLEFOWL, a duo of drums and guitar with a heavy, psychedelic sound. I might add that their lady drummer is quite a talent. She sings while playing with power, precision and style. We went out of curiosity, and what a surprise we got!
We also managed to hear Blue Black Hours, which was also a really great trio that has elements of early 90s grunge, psychedelic guitar tones (that seems to be the theme at Fuzz Fest), and their singer offered a return to natural rock singing, that is, using his own voice without any put-on, false stylizing. He didn't try to sound any particular way. He projected his own authenticity, and it was very refreshing.
It was a good selection of local talent, and I encourage you to see these bands in person, yourself. Fuzz Fest is a fairly new music festival, this year being (I think) its third appearance. From what we saw, it looks like it has a very promising future. It's a new direction for music in this area. We welcome the change.
We also managed to hear Blue Black Hours, which was also a really great trio that has elements of early 90s grunge, psychedelic guitar tones (that seems to be the theme at Fuzz Fest), and their singer offered a return to natural rock singing, that is, using his own voice without any put-on, false stylizing. He didn't try to sound any particular way. He projected his own authenticity, and it was very refreshing.
It was a good selection of local talent, and I encourage you to see these bands in person, yourself. Fuzz Fest is a fairly new music festival, this year being (I think) its third appearance. From what we saw, it looks like it has a very promising future. It's a new direction for music in this area. We welcome the change.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Recording Time
So far, we only have three songs available for online enjoyment, though we have over 60 minutes of finished music in our catalog right now, with several new songs still in the writing process. That can only mean one thing, and that is that the time has come for another recording session. Are we ready for a full length album? I'll say so!
Right now, we're looking at local studios, and thinking about album art. Until we have some new recordings, there's always this to tide you over.
www.morningshadows.bandcamp.com
One more thing- if you'd like to attend the private party we're playing on 18 June, toss me an email. We've been given the nod to add a couple guests. They've got good food and a wide variety of beverages, and the hosts are very accommodating. Spots are limited, so get writing!
morningshadowsannarbor@gmail.com
Right now, we're looking at local studios, and thinking about album art. Until we have some new recordings, there's always this to tide you over.
www.morningshadows.bandcamp.com
One more thing- if you'd like to attend the private party we're playing on 18 June, toss me an email. We've been given the nod to add a couple guests. They've got good food and a wide variety of beverages, and the hosts are very accommodating. Spots are limited, so get writing!
morningshadowsannarbor@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
On the count of four.......FOUR!
Morning Shadows is a fairly new music project that two former members of The Nothing have formed with a new drummer. Moving away from The Nothing, we're keeping the genre hopping unpredictability, but the new sound is less raucous, and more danceable.
Caput has brought his viola back from its resting place, and Pianist found a new keyboard with a greater variety of tones. Drummer contributes his jazz sensibilities to the beat.
We have a private party in a week and a half, and we are looking for additional shows for the summer. We're also looking forward to posting live videos of our shows to our Youtube channel, so keep an eye out for that!
So the fun tidbits about our adventures? Well, over the weekend, Pianist and Caput checked out some new bands in Detroit, namely, The Dirty Notion, Nadir Omowale, and 1592 at PJ's Lager House. Where have the reggae bands been hiding? It looks like we stumbled onto a well kept secret, which we'll happily whisper to you. You don't have to click your heels. Good music DOES live here. We'll share all our finds with you, as long as you promise to do the same. We always want to know where good music lives, so please contact us when you hear a band you love.
You can write us at morningshadowsannarbor@gmail.com.
Oh, and 10 points to anyone who can cite the reference made in today's blog title. I'll put the first correct responder on the guest list at our next show. Really!
Caput has brought his viola back from its resting place, and Pianist found a new keyboard with a greater variety of tones. Drummer contributes his jazz sensibilities to the beat.
We have a private party in a week and a half, and we are looking for additional shows for the summer. We're also looking forward to posting live videos of our shows to our Youtube channel, so keep an eye out for that!
So the fun tidbits about our adventures? Well, over the weekend, Pianist and Caput checked out some new bands in Detroit, namely, The Dirty Notion, Nadir Omowale, and 1592 at PJ's Lager House. Where have the reggae bands been hiding? It looks like we stumbled onto a well kept secret, which we'll happily whisper to you. You don't have to click your heels. Good music DOES live here. We'll share all our finds with you, as long as you promise to do the same. We always want to know where good music lives, so please contact us when you hear a band you love.
You can write us at morningshadowsannarbor@gmail.com.
Oh, and 10 points to anyone who can cite the reference made in today's blog title. I'll put the first correct responder on the guest list at our next show. Really!
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