From The Union: Patchwork – “Spaceships”

by uwmryan on 18. Jul, 2008 in Albums, From The Crowd, MP3s, News

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”

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15 Responses to “From The Union: Patchwork – “Spaceships””

  1. John Michael Cassetta 18. Jul, 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!

  2. jeremiah nelson 18. Jul, 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.

  3. uwmryan 18. Jul, 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!

  4. jeremiah nelson 18. Jul, 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 :)

  5. Trevor Marty 18. Jul, 2008 at 1:50 pm #

    Hey I like this song!!

    Great man.

    Good luck man.
    Trevor

  6. Mer 18. Jul, 2008 at 1:55 pm #

    great song!

  7. lcbs 18. Jul, 2008 at 2:40 pm #

    rawk. lovin the whisky and grizzle voice

  8. Clay Collins | The Growing Life 18. Jul, 2008 at 2:43 pm #

    That song kicks my ass.

  9. Adam 18. Jul, 2008 at 3:30 pm #

    Great song! I think the sirens add a bit of organic reality to it, so not too bad.

  10. John Pippus 18. Jul, 2008 at 4:50 pm #

    Great song, lyrics, delivery, slide – and yes, siren. keep on rocking my friend.

  11. jeremiah nelson 18. Jul, 2008 at 5:38 pm #

    This was a ton of fun. I think lap slide is my favorite version of guitar…

  12. Zach 19. Jul, 2008 at 7:11 am #

    Very nice tune indeed.

  13. Lucas McCoy 19. Jul, 2008 at 8:40 pm #

    Good post Ryan.

  14. steev 21. Jul, 2008 at 11:32 am #

    sounds wonderful; the slide fits your voice and delivery perfectly. also, nice beard!

  15. jeremiah nelson 07. Aug, 2008 at 10:28 am #

    I think beards are an integral part of rock and roll.

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