(New Interview) + (New Album X 3) = Loads of News

Here's a link to a recent interview with Sounds Good Ink, a local music blog.

Inside that interview is the first word of the follow-up to Primrose, and I have a bit more info to help flesh out that mention. Chance will be flying to the Pacific Northwest immediately after the Chicago show in April to record demos on analog tape. Bueford mentioned in his blog earlier in the month that the entire band would be traveling to the Pacific Northwest to tour, and that will be happening in early August. I've also heard of new tunes being broken in at rehearsals, but I have no idea if these are songs being considered for the follow-up album. I wouldn't expect this follow-up album until 2011.

So what of The Letter 11? It is still in the works for 2010. The songs are being explored a bit more in a full band setting.

And, yes, the title of this post mentions THREE new albums. Chance released an album of what were essentially demo tracks back in 2003, but only 50 copies were pressed and sold while he was living in New York. He only had one copy of that which was given away, and the computer holding a digital copy of that crashed as well. The master recording tapes are in the possession of the gentleman that owned the studio, and he no longer lives in Grand Rapids. The good news in all of this is that friend of the band Casey Rich, who is teaching in Shanghai, recently uploaded a copy of the album to Chance in mp3 format. Look for more information about this album to be released this week here on the blog. I know that Chance would like to get this out to folks to hear soon, and that is being explored.

Founders: (4th) Best in the World!

RateBeer's Best of 2010 was just released and Founders was named the number 4 brewery in the WORLD. Yes. THE ENTIRE PLANET EARTH. It goes without saying that this is beyond cool, especially considering that there were nearly 10,000 breweries that were reviewed. CONGRATULATIONS, FOUNDERS! Truly deserving!

Also, congratulations to perennial favorites Bell's of Kalamazoo for placing 5th! Man, we got it good here in West Michigan with our beer.

Billy's Lounge, January 27, 2010

Setlist:

Looking After Me
Carolina Breeze
I'll Never Look For You Again
Look Me Up Sometime
Kitty Hijinks
Insult to Injury
Love's Still Wild
Alone With Him
Nobody's Baby*
Going to See Michelle
Cute with A Knife*

break

Crosstown
Natalie
Run Rabbit Run
The One That Got Away
All You've Got
Six-String Highway
Sunshine and Glory
Venango County
CIA Operative
Take Me Home
My Machine

*w/ Kyle Colter

Nice little show at Billy's tonight opening for the Kinetic Stereokids. I'm sure that KS put on a good show themselves, but holding a 9 to 5 job compelled me to leave before their set. No recording tonight, so sorry about that. My Machine is just tearing stuff up every time it is played. Everyone sounds stronger every time it is played, and that is saying something because it's always sounded pretty good. Thanks to scottyrock for the picture tonight. Have I mentioned the connection between Looking After Me and the orient? Yes? Well get ready to know what this long lost track has to do with it this week.

Billy's: Tonight!

Taking a break from their 10 week stand at the B.O.B., the band will be playing tonight at Billy's. Come on down to Eastown to check out the group as they play with the Kinetic Stereokids. Thanks to AB! & Coconut Brown for playing tonight at the B.O.B. in place of the band.

Coyote Premiere

A nearly packed house at the UICA greeted the premiere of Coyote tonight. Set up by a short film from Jason Roth, a student film from Coyote director Joel Potrykus, and the trailer for Potrykus' prior film Gordon, Coyote played very well to the audience. In addition to the new Chance Jones song, which was in a very sparse acoustic arrangement, an edit of Nobody's Baby played over the credits to great effect. Joshua Burge was great in the lead, carrying the load of the movie on his shoulders and not flinching at all. Bol had the great comment at the end of the night that the crowd for the movie was all set and ready to bust out laughing and have a good time at any moment, and during a key scene in the movie when a few folks did start to giggle the performance really reeled people back in to what was happening. Great job all around.

For those interested in purchasing a copy of Coyote, email the director at zoozersadd@yahoo.com or joelpotrykus@gmail.com. Each copy is $6.

COYOTE

Tonight is the big debut of the new Super8 film by local filmmaker Joel Potrykus. Starring Joshua Burge, Coyote premiere's tonight at 11 pm at the UICA in downtown Grand Rapids. Tickets are $4 at the door. A pre-party will take place at the Meanwhile Bar on Wealthy at 9 pm. There is word that a limited number of DVD's will be available, and seating may be limited as well, so get there early. A new Chance Jones song will debut as well. Should be a fun night...

The B.O.B., January 20, 2010

These setlists are amazing. Thirty-three songs?!?!

Thanks again to scottyrock for coming through with the setlist.

Big Week

Lots of opportunities to enjoy Chance Jones in a variety of forms this week.

First off, tomorrow night at the B.O.B. Chance Jones sets sail on their second of TEN consecutive Wednesday night performances. Last week saw a staggering 31 song set unleashed on the unsuspecting. Looking for a great introduction to the band? This is a good night to dig in. Heck, bring a uninitiated friend to experience the majestic mysticism. Or cynicism. Your choice.

Maybe they will play this...



Thursday night brings an old-skool acoustic performance at Founders, along with acoustic Nathan Kalish, Frontier Ruckus, and Jes Kramer. And as usual with all Thursdays at Founders, there is no cover charge. Technically, you could see Chance Jones for FREE, but I know you. You'll want a beer or four.

Finally, Saturday night brings the Coyote premiere at the UICA. Joel Potrykus presents his second Super 8 film short to Grand Rapids, and you can be there for a measly $4. Did you know that Chance Jones contributed a brand new song to the soundtrack? Did you know that the film stars some guy named Joshua Burge? You simply can't miss this one.

So there you have it. A pretty good week to be a fan. Plus, an amazing discovery from the ancient past was unearthed in the far off orient. What does this have to do with our fearless ensemble? It wouldn't be a tease if I told you...

Founders, January 14, 2010

Set One:

Looking After Me
Rouge In Style
Alone With Him
Kitty Hijinks
Going to See Michelle
Love's Still Wild
I Haven't Seen Her Since the Election>I'll Never Look For You Again
Sunshine and Glory
Venango County
Insult to Injury
Love's Alright
My Machine

Set Two:

Missed You Lady
Nobody's Baby
C.I.A. Operative
The One That Got Away
All You've Got
When You're Lost
Cute With A Knife
Look Me Up Sometime
Natalie
Six-String Highway
Called My Name
All Again

Guh.

Amazing night of music from Chance Jones and AB & Coconut Brown. I'm exhausted still. Four hours of rock, quick transitions between sets, phenomenal energy. Taped all four sets from both bands, but I'm concerned that only one tape turned out. Soundboard patched again. And all of this was FREE? Great, great night of music.

The B.O.B., January 13, 2010

* Cute with a Knife and Rouge In Style were not played

Thanks to ScottyRock for the setlist!

31 songs over 2 hours?!?! Epic.

WYCE Best of the Decade

The results of the WYCE Best of the Decade listener poll was released tonight, and there was Chance Jones among Daisy May & Seth Bernard, Ralston Bowles, Drew Nelson, and organissimo. Congrats!

Nice to see Seth and Daisy get some love, too. Can't say enough nice things about those two.

MORE Live Dates

Facebook is telling me that there will be even MORE January dates coming up. Chance Jones will be playing at the BOB for the first time ever on January 13, and then returning a week later on January 20. Time to add a BOB label!

Coyote Premiere Set

For those of you with great anticipation for the new film from Joel Potrykus, Coyote, a premiere date has now been set. Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the UICA at 11 pm. Joshua Burge is the lead actor, so fans of Chance Jones could care less. However, a NEW Chance Jones song will be featured in the soundtrack, and presumably in the movie. $4 will get you in. BYOB.

Also, check out this amazing new trailer for the film.

UPDATED: Sorry, no trailer after all. Hope you saw it while you could, as it was spoiler-iffic!