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.
Hi Gang, I’ve just returned home from a month long tour of the UK. I was over there working with a band called Po’Girl. We did 28 shows in England Ireland and Scotland. It was great to wander the green hills of England and drink some pints with the Irish. I’ll post some photos below.
Copies of my first album THIN MAN are once again available through our online record store.
I’ve received a lot of emails from people asking where and when they can get Thin Man. I’m here to tell you .. It’s right here right now. So tell your friends and alert the neighbours and please order your copy soon. Thanks for your patience!
Now you can email my videos to your friends. Just click on the “SHARE” button in the bottom left corner of the video screen click here to see all my videos Or go to my Video Page
Broadcasting to the universe. Robert has stepped aboard the digital bandwagon and is producing his own radio show. Packed full of Robert Wilson rarities: Live tracks, home demos, interviews and more. Go check out our new Podcast page for all the info you need to get it going on.
I can feel the summer pushing in on me from here. June 3rd today, and even though it’s raining, I feel like I’m standing in the doorway of summer. I’m busy working on filling up the next few months with music and travel.. Lots of both.
I’ve taken a job working with Kinnie Starr, that will have me traveling all over Canada for 2 weeks starting on June 20th. I’ll be out on the road with Kinnie and her crew mixing sound for her shows. We’ll be playing the opening slots for Buck65. He’s another amazing artist. I’m looking forward to hanging with these people and seeing the cities of Canada. Check out these dates.
Calgary – June 20 Edmonton – June 21 Winnipeg – June 23 Ottawa – June 24 Vancouver – June 27 Victoria – June 28 Saskatoon June 29 Toronto – June 30 Ottawa – July 1st
If you are in any of these cities, come out and say hello to me. I’ll be hiding behind the sound board.
In other news.. My summer is starting to fill up with plans to be on the road a bunch. I’ll be playing Montreal and Toronto followed by a trip from Vancouver to San Francisco. Then I’m home for a week before I take off to the interior of BC and a show in Calgary early in August, then I’ll be off to Vancouver island and them back down to the USA for some dates in Seattle. Sounds like a good summer!!
I’m just now firming up all the details and I’ll let you all know soon. If anyone out there is interested in hosting a house concert in any of the cities, towns or regions that I’ve just mentioned please get in touch with me soon and we’ll see if we can line something up.
I can’t wait to see you all with your lovely sun tans.
