July
Long time, no bloggy.
With so much social networking around, it’s rare that I feel the call to express much beyond 140 characters, but there’s enough excitement brewing over here that I feel compelled to ‘check in’ with ya’ll.
This Tuesday August 3rd, I’m releasing a live EP, my first. It was the easiest of all my records to name – ‘Live in LA.’ Boom. Done.
The recording is taken from my show on July 19th at Hotel Cafe. It was a great night – my FAVORITE show of the last few years. I felt grounded and connected and was supported by fantastic musicians – George Stanford and Sarah Roberts – who really elevated the songs and made the night special. The recording is decent - there’s a bit of noise from the amp that George was using, my guitar sometimes it pitchy, and the mix isn’t exactly what I want – but I think it captures the spirit of the evening and that’s what’s most important with a live recording.
This is a release that I haven’t stewed over. I just listened, liked it, and am putting it out. Total victory for a soul that has a tendency to brood.
Here’s the cover – photo taken by Josh, text by Sean Akers
Here’s the tracklist:
1. Ghosts
2. Subterranean
3. Mistake
4. Over my Head
5. Hard to Breathe
‘Live in LA’ will only be available digitally at Bandcamp.com. Bandcamp offers better quality MP3s than iTunes and is super easy to use. Plus they don’t take a cut like other online music stores. If you have any questions, I will be happy to walk you through the process personally 
I’m also lucky to have a fan/friend who managed to sneak footage of the whole show. Hotel Cafe is strict about video, so kudos to Jennifer for being such a secret agent! I’m posting a new video from the show every Monday for the next month. Here’s the first one posted earlier this week:
Next month, I get back to work recording with George. I’m about halfway done with my next record and I’m super excited to finish it up with some brand new songs. In the meantime, I have one final promo push for ride that is/was ‘Sad Britney.’ At long last, the oft-promised music video for ‘Gimme More’ is being shot this Sunday. Director Derek Woods has a great visual idea for the song and I’m stoked to see the finished product. I don’t know how long it will take before it’s ready for viewing, but it’s sure to be pretty slick.
Now I’m off to hang out one last day with my mama before she goes back to Michigan. We have had a lovely 3 day visit and I will be sad to see her go.
Thanks as always for your hearts and your ears. It means the world
xo
cjd
25 Comments Add your own
1. delgres | July 28th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Thank you for this new sharing Mister Dallman, happy that you set of good time with your mom. Yes ,you know France is here too;)
2. Lance Mazmanian | July 28th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Proud to have been the “stage left whistler” in your tracks.
Great job, man. Looking forward to the EP. It’ll be a fine, fine addition to the archives.
Cheers!
3. Christie | July 28th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I’m so happy that you are so happy and fulfilled Chris. I hope your video shoot goes amazing and I can’t wait to hear and love this live CD.
Much love
Christie
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