Hey ya’ll, John and I are in the studio all this week and most of next week mixing the record. Many of you know it been over 2 years since we first started recording. It’s exciting to be getting close to completion.
As I type john is burning a mix of “Jimmy Cliff” down to 2 inch tape. Man it sounds so good to hit tape!! I know it’s a pain in the ass to work with, but recording to tape just sounds better. I wish you could all be here in the studio to hear it right from the original tape.
Jimmy cliff is a nod to my reggae heroes, so we’ve got some classic tape echo going on on this track.
“”The harder they come, the harder they fall”, Jimmy Cliff told me, and I believe it all”
Robert Wilson and Jully Black in Concert a spectacular evening of funky powerful soul Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 9:00pm
The Media Club – Vancouver BC 695 Cambie street
I’ll be doing an opening set for Jully black. You all know about me so let me tell you what I know about Jully Black.
She’s one of canada’s most popular soul singers. based in Toronto, she’s penned songs for Destiny’s Child and Nas, and shared the stage with Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Bon Jovi, Josh Groban and Usher. she’s hosted the juno awards and is a host of e-talk daily. but more inportantly she’s an amazing singer and I hear she’s travelling with a killer band.
We’re playing a very small venue and I’m sure that this one will sell out real quick. get your tickets soon through ticketmaster.
So here is some big news for fans of my music. I’ve assembled a 6 song EP of previously unreleased material. The new material is available on Itunes right now. Click the link below to go directly to the store now.
Hard copies of the CD will be available through my website and at live shows within a few weeks.
The Late Arrival EP contains 4 new studio tracks. Leaving Home Know You At All Taxi Cab Gonna Make it
As well as 2 live solo recordings Too Much or Not Enough By your Side
Some of these songs will appear on my forthcoming full length CD. So this is really just a taste of what’s to come. Something to tide you over as it were.
Sales of the “Late Arrival EP” will go directly to supporting the creation of the new record. So If you want to be a part of the making of my new record please download or pick up a copy soon.
I’ll have more news about this coming to you soon.
Robert’s music on the Big screen!
“Taming Tammy” The feature length comedy by director Tracy D. Smith will be premiering at the Vancouver International film festival. My music is featured in the film. Tracy and crew are also in the process of editing a music video for me. A few of the actors from the film appear in the video with me. I’ll let you know when the video is ready. Till then come on out and see the film this Sunday evening.
“Taming Tammy” Sunday, October 4th, 2007. The Ridge theatre 7pm 3131 Arbutus street, Vancouver.
The film will be showing again on Thursday October 11, 2007 at the Granville 7 theatre
More info is available at http://www.tamingtammy.com/ and http://www.viff.org/
Studio dates
So while we’re talking about a new CD, let me fill you in on what’s happening on the recording front. The studio dates for recording the new CD are locked in. I’ll be assembling a gang of monster musicians for a week in late November 07. Joining me in the creation of the new CD will be: John Raham on drums ( The Be Good Tanya’s, Kinnie Starr) Kevin White on bass ( Shelby lynne, Chuck Prophet, Billy Preston) Jacob Aginsky on keys (Spearhead, Lasha) Paul Rigby on guitar ( Neko case, Garth Hudson) Craig Northey on guitar.( the Odds, Colin James) Steve Hilliam on Sax and Horn arrangements ( Colin James)
Robert Wilson in Concert, August 25th, 2007 The Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach, BC Showtime : 7:30 pm Tickets: $12.00 Tickets for sale at Mulberry Book Stores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach For more info call 250-752-4767
Playing On the Vancouver island in late august has becaume an annual event. this year I’ll be playing at a cute little theatre in Qualicum Beach.
August 12th 2007 Coco Love Alcorn and friends with special guest Robert Wilson The Media Club – Vancouver BC show 8pm
I’ll be doing an opening set for my good friend and kick ass singer Coco Love Alcorn. I’ll be playing a solo show and Coco will be kicking her full band. This will be a great hang with good people and great music! we need you there.
August 12th 2007 Under the Volcano -Festival of art and social change Sunday August 12th, 2007 Cates Park , North Vancouver Gates open at 12 noon admission: sliding scale $10 – $20 info at : http://volcano.resist.ca/
I’ve been asked to do a looping workshop on the kids stage. I’ll be on stage at 2pm.
I’m thrilled to tell you all that I’ll be returning to Ontario this july to play a couple of high profile shows.
CANADA DAY on Parliment Hill in Ottawa. July 1, 2007 I’ll be taking part in the Canada day celebrations in our nation’s capital. I’ll be playing a few songs in a songwriters circle in the afternoon.
My first album Thin Man is now available on itunes and 26 other digital distribution companies. Those of you looking for instant gratification can now have my music playing on your ipods in a matter of minutes. Enjoy.
Click on this link and iTunes will open on the Robert Wilson itunes page.
