Well it's official, Jade Tree Records and the boys from Cap'n Jazz are finally picking the towels back up and cashing in on the past. You don't hear anyone complaining!
Tickets went on sale on 2/15 for a reunion show at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL in July. However, as one would expect, it is already sold out.
If you are crafty, I am sure you can find a way to finagle a ticket. If you are crafty AND generous, please buy me one...July is my birthday month!
For those of you without a ticket, or reliable transportation, Jade Tree Records will be re-releasing Analphabetapolothology on double LP (an album that was recently returned to our station by an x-dj with sticky fingers). This is great news for Cap'n Jazz fans. The release date is set to 6/15.
Many alleged rumors have been circulating the web for the past few months that emo-rock legends, Cap'n Jazz were planning to reunite. Whether or not this was true was never confirmed by any of its 5 members.
However, if they were going to reunite, last night would have been as good an opportunity as any. The Empty Bottle in Chicago hosted the Joan of Arc Don’t Mind Control Variety Show, which gave 15 minute sets to all the bands that were affiliated with Joan of Arc. Here is an [incomplete] chart that begins to tie together the musical relationships of the Chicago emo scene.
Apparently, when Cap'n Jazz picked up their instruments, they were performing under the facade of a "local cover band." The crowd went absolutely wild.
10. Matty Pop Chart- Plan-it-X Records This is Matt Tobey from Abe Froman Think cute vocals, fun, optimistic folk punk. Check out: Everyone does Everything (2007)
9. Bobby Burg- Record Label Records (Chicago)
Bobby Burg is from Joan of Arc. I like two of his side projects: The Love of Everything and Vacations. The Love of Everything is his mellow, twinkly, solo project.
Click HERE for my review of Vacations, I was Bikini/Rain Afraid (2008) Check out: Superior Mold and Die (2006)
8. The City on Film - Grand Theft Auto Records Bob Nanna of Braid and Hey Mercedes Think of a mellower version of Hey Mercedes Check out: In Formal Introduction (2005)
7. Sundowner- Red Scare Chris McCaughan of the Lawrence Arms. The Lawrence Arms with acoustic guitars? Maybe more. Sad, nostalgic, uplifting, gorgeous. Check out: Four One Five Two (2007)
6. Panda Bear - Paw Tracks Noah Lennox of Animal Collective Electronic elements, reverberant vocals, happy, and melodic. For all Animal Collective lovers Check out: Person Pitch (2007) #1-5 In Random Order:
The Postal Service- Sub Pop Project of Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel). Also features Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) on many tracks. Undeniably an important album, Give Up, was chock-full of catchy, environmentally- conscience songs that became immediate classics.
Owen- Polyvinyl Records Mike Kinsella of Joan of Arc, American Football, and Cap'n Jazz Twinkly, orchestrated, acoustic tunes. Check out: Everything he has ever done Bomb the Music Industry!- Quote UnQuote Records, Asian Man Records Former members of Arrogant Sons of Bitches This group has gained a lot of fame for themselves in the past few years. They are known for their musical style which is all over the map, falling into genres such as ska, hardcore, synthpop and more. Overall attitude? Music is something we should share! Download all their music for free HERE
Broken Social Scene-Arts and Crafts A collective of Toronto-based indie-rock artists started by Kevin Drew (K.C. Accidental) and Brendan Canning (By Divine Right, Blurtonia, Valley of the Giants, Len, and hHead). They are unique in the way that all the members draw influences from their own projects, making Broken Social Scene, in many ways, the melding of many different parts. Check out: Bee hives (2003), You Forgot it in People (2002), and S/T (2005) The Happiness Project- Arts and Crafts A recent project of Charles Spearin (Do Make Say Think, Broken Social Scene) Spearin went to all of his neighbors and interviewed them about their definition of happiness. He then sat down and wrote music to the exact inflection of their voices. The product? This is incredible. You get to hear these uplifting tales and explanations of happiness over the gorgeous innovation of Spearin's music. Read More and Listen Or just watch this: Charles Spearin - The Happiness Project
Here is some more Chicago indie-rock. If you're sick of hearing about it, you're not alone. The guys here in VACATIONS, have completely departed from the "Chicago-sound"....or maybe they are just done with guitars. Featuring members from Chin up Chin up, Joan of Arc, Make Believe, and Guys, they are upbeat, fun (maybe its the uke?), and, well beautiful.
Pick up 'i was bikini / but rain afraid,' available on 7" from polyvinyl. Or name your own price
highlights: I was Bikini, Ewoks in Domes, Sea Scenes for Sale
