Introducing...
I recently heard the term "old fashioned email," pointing to the fact that IM and SMS are making this kind of communication as quaint as the long form letter. So I thought I'd seize the moment to tell you a little story, just like in the old days. It's a personal thing.
And then I figured I'd post it to the blog, because it's about time I said something.
I've been making a subtle but significant change in songwriting style since completing "When it Comes to Love" last spring. (As a reminder, that's the John Franklin ballad currently tops in my myspace player)
The music that's pouring out of me now has much less of a rural, rootsy sound, much more of a golden era of radio sound. My touchstones have gone from Gordon Lightfoot & Bruce Springsteen to Garrison Keillor & Guy Lombardo! (I blame the ukulele.)
Truly, though, there's a tenderness to these songs that's really different for me, and it's taken me time to brave the vulnerable places. But great shows in Ottawa and Montreal last month reinforced my feeling that I had to follow the new material wherever it might lead.
So when my friend Brent Mason asked if I'd do a double-bill back home at the Free Times Cafe, I said yes, please. Brent is a great songwriter, storyteller and the godfather of the Saint John scene. It's a pleasure to share a stage with him anytime, anywhere. Especially here.
This gives me the chance to play for a local crowd for the first time in a long time, while the dew is still wet on my wings. I've gathered a little group - Trevor Mills on bass, plus three of the McFlies: Alex Cheung on strings, Steve McNie on keys, and Chris Patheiger on skins - called 'em the Warehouse Workers, and put 'em to work on these new, old-timey songs.
I would really like to see you at this gig, if you're able, and here's what we're offering:
1) A chance to hear a veteran New Brunswick songwriter in a rare Toronto appearance
2) The intriguing musical metamorphosis of David Newland in voice, lyric, groove, and sound
3) A huge happiness quotient. This music makes people smile. It's sentimental stuff. Even the tears will be sweet.
Here endeth my confession, Brent's introduction, our proposition, and your invitation.
I don't know why I'm compelled to share this with you but I think it's because I trust you.
Hope to see you there,
David.
Brent Mason and David Newland
with the Warehouse Workers
Free Times Cafe
320 College Street, Toronto
Sunday Nov 25 - 8:00 PM
And then I figured I'd post it to the blog, because it's about time I said something.
I've been making a subtle but significant change in songwriting style since completing "When it Comes to Love" last spring. (As a reminder, that's the John Franklin ballad currently tops in my myspace player)
The music that's pouring out of me now has much less of a rural, rootsy sound, much more of a golden era of radio sound. My touchstones have gone from Gordon Lightfoot & Bruce Springsteen to Garrison Keillor & Guy Lombardo! (I blame the ukulele.)
Truly, though, there's a tenderness to these songs that's really different for me, and it's taken me time to brave the vulnerable places. But great shows in Ottawa and Montreal last month reinforced my feeling that I had to follow the new material wherever it might lead.
So when my friend Brent Mason asked if I'd do a double-bill back home at the Free Times Cafe, I said yes, please. Brent is a great songwriter, storyteller and the godfather of the Saint John scene. It's a pleasure to share a stage with him anytime, anywhere. Especially here.
This gives me the chance to play for a local crowd for the first time in a long time, while the dew is still wet on my wings. I've gathered a little group - Trevor Mills on bass, plus three of the McFlies: Alex Cheung on strings, Steve McNie on keys, and Chris Patheiger on skins - called 'em the Warehouse Workers, and put 'em to work on these new, old-timey songs.
I would really like to see you at this gig, if you're able, and here's what we're offering:
1) A chance to hear a veteran New Brunswick songwriter in a rare Toronto appearance
2) The intriguing musical metamorphosis of David Newland in voice, lyric, groove, and sound
3) A huge happiness quotient. This music makes people smile. It's sentimental stuff. Even the tears will be sweet.
Here endeth my confession, Brent's introduction, our proposition, and your invitation.
I don't know why I'm compelled to share this with you but I think it's because I trust you.
Hope to see you there,
David.
Brent Mason and David Newland
with the Warehouse Workers
Free Times Cafe
320 College Street, Toronto
Sunday Nov 25 - 8:00 PM
posted by David Newland at 17.11.07
2 Comments:
Oy. It'll be tight, but I think I can make it for a couple of hours (I work sunday nights)
By the way, "When it Comes to Love" is my current favourite, so I like that your style is going that way.
beauty new music..the heart comes to rest in the heart of david newland..
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