It was the day after a show (opening for Neal Casal) where Susan was debuting songs from her yet to be released CD, Highways, Ghosts, Hearts and Home. The record is Susan James fourth full-length release and places the Los Angeles based singer-songwriter back where she belongs, front and center.
LOS ANGELES CD RELEASE PARTY: On Tuesday, February 15th, The Grand Ole Echo presents a full-on CD release shindig at the Echo in L.A. Paul Lacques and Paul Marshall (both of I See Hawks in LA) and DJ Bonebrake will be joining Susan as she plays songs from Highways, Ghosts, Hearts and Home. Additional condensed sets by Old Californio, Tony Gilkyson & Kip Boardman, Anny Celsi, Double Naught Spy Car, Evie Sands, Cosmo Topper, The Quarter After and well, a few more as the night will hold!
$10 gets you in AND a copy of the new CD, $5 without CD.
7:00 Doors/ 18+/ 1822 Sunset in Echo Park
Highways, Ghosts, Hearts and Home features 11 original songs by James, who has expanded her lyrical and musical reach through a psychedelic, country-folk lens, with her songs addressing life, love, hope, apparitions and eccentricities. The songs were written, sequenced and produced by her as more of a “concept” than just the sum of all parts. James’ ghostly voice, grasp of lyrics and complex arrangements blend flawlessly to take you on a kaleidoscopic journey throughout the record, and securing her a spot in the Americana spotlight.
James previously made a splash with her three highly acclaimed releases; Life Between Two Worlds, Shocking Pink Banana Seat and the double-LP Fantastic Voyage where she was backed by an eclectic group of guests, including ex-Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson and The Wondermints.
An incredible singer and accomplished guitarist, James was hand-selected for tours with Bob Weir’s Ratdog and Lindsey Buckingham and many others. Highways, Ghosts, Hearts and Home is self-produced, and James has once again surrounded herself with stellar musicians: Paul Lacques, Paul Marshall and Shawn Nourse (2/3rd’s of the band, I See Hawks in LA) perform respectively, guitar, bass and drums on all tracks. Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers) on fiddle while Danny McGough (Shivaree, Social Distortion) stretches out on the Hammond B3.
It was recorded at Nourse by Northwest Studios in L.A. by Shawn Nourse (Dwight Yoakam, Rosie Flores) with additional recording at Fully’s Studio in Topanga, CA, by Fulton Dingley (Stereolab, Robert Wyatt, Kulah Shaker). Dingley also mixed the CD, with additional mixing by Ryan Ulyate (Tom Petty). The CD was mastered by Joe Gastwirt Mastering (Beach Boys, Tom Petty, Crosby, Stills and Nash).
The CD is set to be released on Tuesday, February 15th. Stay tuned for US & European tour dates in the spring of 2011.
For more information please visit: http://www.susanjamesmusic.com/
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I learned about this show from Evie, and since she'll be one of the performers, I'll be there. CD release parties are "good vibes" occasions; I've been to some of Adam Marsland's parties, even though I often already have a "prerelease" copy of the CD.
Sounds like a good show!
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