mirrored from ks.com:
Was it worth all the worry, all the anticipation? *I* thought so. I am the first to admit that I am no big deal… just doing my version of painting my little corner of music’s great house. Sometimes I paint myself into a corner, sometimes, I just walk up a wall when I’m done (done?).
The tour, as far as I’m concerned, was all highlights. I came away from each night feeling like I had added something positive to the lives of those present. But also, I constantly asked what more I could do. I try and discern what is most useful but also, music is subject to different valuations… that which makes money, that which garners attention, that which foments change. On that big grand scale, I am getting about a D+. But so many tiny musical things changed me, gave me the components of my intellect and aesthetics, maybe I will provide those little grains for someone’s, uh… loaf of thought. Argh.
Folks, I want to thank everybody who came out to see the shows, who put them on, and all the great op’ners… from Bridget St. John to Jesse Sykes to the Ex-Lovers to the Minders to Jessy Green to Kenny Howes… and to Oranger, for providing explosive back-up on ‘Down to the Wire’ and ‘Never My Love’ (the latter also augmented by Patented Padilla Peavey Power).
Highest order of thanks to all the providers of gear – Will K., Brian P., REM/Dewitt, Beth & Ed, Rachel I., JKY, Aaron, Padilla… and let us not forget one of my favorite moments, having the very talented Ian McGlynn play piano on ‘You Drew’… and a version of the ‘Summer Wind’. His new record, Tomorrow’s Taken, is a current fave of mine, I think anyone who likes my stuff would like his… check out ianmcglynn.com
And god bless the Magnum.
Several of the shows were recorded, and available online. The Boston show at the Middle East (thru the club’s website ), the Hoboken show at Maxwell’s, and the Chicago show at Schuba’s. (for the last two, check the club websites, and look for the emusic links.
I hope to hit some dates in Europe before the year’s end… in the meantime, I’ll be traveling around with REM (see tour page).
As always, I am looking for tennis partners on tour! Feel free to drop me a line if you’re up for a match around one of the posted tour dates.
Best
KS
New Canaan CT