Friday, 18 Jul 2008
Patchwork has built a steady foundation of good local support as well as the blogosphere of late. It’s easy to fall in love with Jeremiah Nelson’s sound, and I’ve personally witnessed his transformation into a confidant band leader. Last night he warmed up the UW Terrace stage for Bowerbirds, who were fresh off a few days chillin’ with Bon Iver in Eau Claire.
Below you’ll find a free and legal download of the first single, “Spaceships,” from his upcoming record, Take Me Down the Interstate. A favorite of long-time followers, it’s now ready for those outside the state lines to hear what I consider to be a perfect summer song. Like what you hear? Pick up a copy of the entire album on August 15th.
Also, and with our hat tipped towards our friends at La Blogotheque, I offer a glimpse of Patchwork performing “Spaceships” in a pocket of the UW Terrace with backing noise provided by the police.
Myspace: Patchwork
MP3: Patchwork - “Spaceships”
July 18th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Wow “Spaceships” is really great. When’s the album available?
This plus that Forrest Fire album are some of the best stuff I’ve heard in a while, and they’re both free! Woo!
July 18th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I love how the sirens completely take over in the 2nd vs…
The record will be out on 8/15 but should be available for download in the next few days.
I really like this format. I’m looking forward to more take away shows.
July 18th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
The sirens are there, though probably wouldn’t have been if I would have had my shit together the first time around. Oh well, it was fun. Thanks for being a good sport and playing through it!
July 18th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I don’t know… I think when it’s like a live ‘one-take’ no editing sort of affair, there’s a cool spontaneity captured on tape…like for instance, me forgetting the entire coda
July 18th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Hey I like this song!!
Great man.
Good luck man.
Trevor
July 18th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
great song!
July 18th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
rawk. lovin the whisky and grizzle voice
July 18th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
That song kicks my ass.
July 18th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Great song! I think the sirens add a bit of organic reality to it, so not too bad.
July 18th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Great song, lyrics, delivery, slide - and yes, siren. keep on rocking my friend.
July 18th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
This was a ton of fun. I think lap slide is my favorite version of guitar…
July 19th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Very nice tune indeed.
July 19th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Good post Ryan.
July 21st, 2008 at 11:32 am
sounds wonderful; the slide fits your voice and delivery perfectly. also, nice beard!
August 7th, 2008 at 10:28 am
I think beards are an integral part of rock and roll.