Andrew Vladeck

Texarkana to New Orleans and More

Hey all! 

I’ve been remiss in not writing sooner – but busy with good things.   Nothing like being in a van with WiFi for some catch-up time! 

I’ve returned from magical trips through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama – to a new apartment in Brooklyn.   It’s so much like my grandparents’ old apartment, which was just down the street.  My memories begin here.  I’m in the middle of developing a new record with various friends from my musical world and it’s been feeling as excellent as the warm weather.

I was lucky to pass through New Orleans during Mardi Gras, and we spent a couple extra days winding up and down over as much gumbo and beignets as I’ve ever seen in my life.  A friend of mine opened a great venue called Sound Café – it was the first time I got to play there, and we biked to the gig.   From there we crossed into the chitin’ circuit, stopping off for homemade chitlins (our tour manager, Ace, is a chitlin’ connoisseur, if ever there was one) en route from Shreveport to Biloxi. Another high point: we got to see Merle Haggard in concert = the real deal. 

South by Southwest in Austin was impossibly busy, but there’s nothing like running into friends from all over the map - even NYC friends who are always on the road – it’s surreal to finally see each other in another city other than our own.   I played with The Honey Brothers and with Balthrop, Alabama, I crossed paths with The Chapin Sisters, Saadi, Amber Rubarth, and my friends from Ireland, Dark Room Notes.

European dates are booked for September, and will be announced soon.  My latest record, The Wheel (End Up Records) is now being distributed in Europe by Sonic Rendezvous/Cargo – in fact they sold out of the first shipment – woot!  Thanks to Here We Go   for getting the word out with a ton of new reviews from all over the place.

Oh, lastly, if you’ve gotten my record, would you be a dear and review it on iTunes, Amazon, or CD Baby?  I’d appreciate it!  And if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, you can help the USA keep up with Europe!

Alright, am pulling into the Holland Tunnel, so I’ll sign off for now - please come out if you’re in town!  Would love to see you at these shows and the others to be announced!     

UPCOMING SHOWS

Tuesday April 20 (yes, 420), 8:45 PM Sharp

New York City

Rockwood Music Hall

196 Allen Street (just south of East Houston Street)

With Special Guests Lauren Balthrop (piano/vox), Colette Alexander (cello), and Jason Lawrence (percussion). New songs and other general newness.

Friday, May 7, 7:30 PM

Philadelphia

The Tin Angel

20 South Second Street

Opening for Julian Velard

Posted on 04/12/10 at 01:31PM | Filed under: blog