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Matt Nathanson Reacts To Vic Chesnutt’s Death
Matt Nathanson checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Saturday (December 26) after learning about the death of Vic Chesnutt, caused by an overdose of muscle relaxants. Matt writes:
I have to be in the mood to listen to Vic Chesnutt.
His songs demand my attention..
It’s not always music.
But every time I do listen, without fail, I am rewarded.
I am inspired to write.
And the words just spill out.
Like my cork has been pulled…
It happened this morning, listening to his latest,
and now final record, ‘at the cut.’It’s so rare in music that hype and myth
are attached to something that actually delivers.
Vic Chesnutt delivered.
And he will be missed.
Check out the entire message here.
Matt Nathanson: I Want To Be Slash
Matt Nathanson checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Wednesday (December 16) with some “deep thoughts”. Among them:
I want to be Slash. I want to be able to walk into rehearsal in track pants and a leather jacket/jean vest combo and make my guitar do what his guitar does.
Check out the rest here.
On The Road With Molly Jenson Ft. Sherwood & Hanson
Random snippets from Molly Jenson’s last month features the singer songwriter beatboxing, attending an Alice Cooper concert, singing with Sherwood at HoB in Anaheim, pranking Hanson, and performing for an audience of 13-year-olds. Watch it via MySpace below.
Matt Nathanson “Digging The Sh**” Out Of New U2 Album
Matt Nathanson checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Thursday (November 12), sharing his opinion on U2’s new album ‘No Line On The Horizon’. The singer songwriter tells readers:
I’m sitting in my kitchen, listening to the new U2 record.
And just digging the sh** out of it.
It is so good.
The album is a whole.
An event.
53 minutes and 41 seconds of moment.To me, U2 spent the 2000s chasing a parade they used to lead.
They made collections of songs, not albums.
And from a band that made ‘War,’ ‘Unforgettable Fire,’ ‘Joshua Tree’,
‘Achtung-FU**ING-Baby!’… even ‘Pop,’ I expected more.
I expected journeys…
(not to be confused with Journey. Who fu**ing rule, btw.)
Not just songs strung loosely around a few singles.
I’m not saying the new record is perfect…. it isn’t.
But what is so kick ass about it is…. THE ALBUM IS THE STAR!
Check out the entire post here.
Matt Nathanson Focused On New Songs & New Record
Matt Nathanson checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Tuesday (November 3), discussing his return home to San Francisco and plans to begin work on a follow-up to ‘Some Mad Hope’. The 36-year-old singer songwriter tells readers:
Home.
No shows. No plane flights. No suitcases.
This is a new concept for me.
I have to keep reminding myself that I’m not leaving.
It feels very indulgent.
I think i’m gonna start wearing satin pajamas all day.
And smoking a pipe.
Then I’m gonna let my beard grow….
And pay people to come to my house to shave me.
Oh the glory!
I’m drunk on the sweet nectar of freedom’s kiss!My only focus now is the new songs. And the new record.
Mark flies up on Monday for the week to write.
Then, the plan is a first round of recording in December…
But plans change. So we’ll see.
Plus, it isn’t super easy scheduling sh** between spa treatments.
These shoulders ain’t gonna massage themselves, godammit!
Taylor Hanson Speaks At “The Walk” In Chicago
Taylor Hanson talked with fans who took part in “The Walk” in Chicago at UIC on October 12th. “What’s so important about our walk today, is that this is not about how we all need to feel bad about the world that’s crumbling around us, or tragedy across the ocean in Africa,” the 26-year-old told the crowd. “This is about how you guys are the messengers for real change.”
The one mile walk raises money and awareness for the band’s Take The Walk charity, which supports access to medical care, medical treatment, shoes, clean water and education in Africa. Watch footage via Hanson’s YouTube channel below.
Hanson Cover ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ By Journey
Hanson performed a cover of ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ by Journey at the Use Your Sole tour stop at Cains Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday (September 30). Watch concertgoer filmed footage via YouTube below.
Matt Nathanson Meets The Dalai Lama In Memphis
Matt Nathanson checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Thursday (October 1), talking about wrapping up touring in support of ‘Some Mad Hope’ and meeting the Tibetan spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso. Matt writes:
I am finally finishing up 2 1/2 years of promotion and touring behind ‘Some Mad Hope’. Spent the summer crisscrossing the US with my friends O.A.R., Indigo Girls and Sugarland… As well as headlining my biggest shows yet in Canada. Lots of great shows, great people…and, oh yeah… I got to play a benefit for, and be blessed by, The Dalai Lama in Memphis last week!!! It was a pretty mind blowing way to spend a Wednesday. Very surreal! I will post more photos and a write more about it on the website/myspace/facebook soon… I am a very fortunate human..
Read more and check out a picture of Matt with the Dalai Lama here.
Tinted Windows ‘Back With You’ Video
Tinted Windows are out with a video for their new single ‘Back With You’, which the Taylor Hanson fronted group created entirely on a Flip Cam. The song is off the pop rock group’s self-titled debut album, now available on S-Curve Records. Watch it via MySpace below.
Renee Cassar Covers Short Stack, Hanson, Sir Mix-A-Lot & The Police
The Renee Cassar Show #5 features the Melbourne, Australia singer songwriter talking about performing a gig with Short Stack before performing their hit ‘Sway Baby Sway’, followed by covers of ‘MMMbop’ by Hanson, ‘Baby Got Back’ by Sir Mix-A-Lot and ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police – all joined by her guitarist Gilly G.
The video at MySpace has since been removed.
