Dear Companion -Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore

[eleaf14]

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/21586/Ben-Sollee.Daniel-Martin-Moore-New-Album-w.-Jim-James

Out tomorrow on Sub Pop.

[BH]

On order from amazon with preservation hall.  for some reason it says it won't ship until the 23rd even though both are out tomorrow.   :-/

[aMillionDreams]

They're playing an Ear Xtacy in store tomorrow at 6, btw.  And they are playing the Brown next weekend.  The article in Velocity has quotes from Jim.  The interviewer noted that Jim refused to say whether or not he'll make a walk-on appearance at next week's show.  And for those who don't know, Jim produced the album, but as far as I know he doesn't perform on it.

[BH]

They're playing an Ear Xtacy in store tomorrow at 6, btw.  And they are playing the Brown next weekend.  The article in Velocity has quotes from Jim.  The interviewer noted that Jim refused to say whether or not he'll make a walk-on appearance at next week's show.  And for those who don't know, Jim produced the album, but as far as I know he doesn't perform on it.

I saw one article that made it sound like he did perform.  I'll look for that again.

[eleaf14]

Dont look to far BH. The article above says produced by and featuring. I was hoping Peace In The Valley would show up on this one. Hopefully it makes the mystery solo record.

[Kory]

from the earXtacy site... "singing harmonies and playing string instruments..."

Audio Mixer: Duane Lundy.
Liner Note Authors: Jason Howard; Silas House.
Photographer: Daniel Martin Moore.
Performed by two Kentucky natives and produced by Southern rock crusader Jim James, Dear Companion is a warm, acoustic tribute to the American South. "Whether days are bright or sorrow-filled, we'll find our comfort in these hills," Daniel Martin Moore sings during the final track, wrapping up an 11-song set list filled with Appalachian mountain music and earthy singer/songwriter fare. Having already released an album of his own, Moore may be a more established performer than Ben Sollee, a classically trained cellist best-known for his stint with the multi-cultural folk band Sparrow Quartet. The two take strength in numbers, however, and Dear Companion explores everything from minimalist folk ("Flyrock Blues," a Moore solo piece that could double as a Nick Drake B-side) to acoustic/orchestral combos (Sollee's "Sweet Marie," whose sweeping bridge makes room for violin, tuba, and clarinet). Jim James also plays an active role throughout, often going beyond his production duties by singing harmonies or playing a number of string instruments. Most of the resulting songs are too smooth and stately to recall a bygone era -- Dear Companion is more Avett Brothers than Stanley Brothers, perhaps -- but the album still pays homage to the musicians' home turf, often with gorgeous results. ~ Andrew Leahey

[Kory]

also "produced by and featuring Yim Yames..."

[aMillionDreams]

From the Ear Xtacy in-store:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_hnoG9yBpc&feature=player_embedded[/media]

[BH]

I finally got a chance to listen to this and I love it!  The percussion and drum beats along with the sparse string sounds is just really spectacular.  Considering the style of the music, I think it's really different and creative.   I CAN NOT WAIT to listen to this in the hot sun with makers and coke in my hand.

[BH]

Great daytrotter session!

http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/ben-sollee-and-daniel-martin-moore-concert/20031142-37382206.html?utm_source=NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=100310DT

[bluesky]

saw them last weekend here in NYC at Joe's Pub. It was a beautiful show!

[CC]

you can stream the entire album here
(click on luisterpaal)