Very excited to announce that the international music/arts/culture blog Popmatters.com featured the worldwide audio premiere of “Come Back July.” It also ran a new pic of us (snapped by the illustrious Paul Shoul) and added a bit more backstory on the tune. You can check it out right here.
Like I’ve said before, good things are happening these days and this is just one delightful example.
Rock on.
-FAJ
Hi guys,
Just wanted to drop a line to say that things are really picking up with the new album and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Beginning April 1 you will be able to pre-order the album via Bandcamp. And with every pre-order you will receive a download of our first single, “Come Back July.” Check back at www.colorway.bandcamp.com for more details as the date nears.
Also, we’re going to be playing a set this coming Friday, 3/20 at One Bar (the old Elevens on Pleasant St. in Northampton) and all the details are below. This is going to be our last local show until our album release at the Iron Horse on May 14 so come and rock out with us while you can. There are twelve bands and two stages. We go on at 9:05.
We have a few tickets left to Friday’s show and if you purchase them through us we would be most appreciative. 100% of each band’s ticket sales go to the band and that is how we get paid. So if you’re in the Noho area and would like to arrange for a special delivery of any number of tickets please write to info@colorwaymusic.com.
Spring tour is shaping up and we’ve already posted a few dates on our shows page. If you have friends in Philadelphia, Raleigh, or DC then we’ve got some gigs they can come to. It will be our first tour and we’re super excited to get out there and play for some new sets of ears.
Also, we are always grateful to have the support of WRSI 93.9 in our endeavors to share our music. And we got word just the other day that they have decided to add “Come Back July” to their rotation. If you’re not in the Pioneer Valley listening area you can listen anytime on their web player. And I wouldn’t be my mother’s son if I didn’t tell you you can write them and request the tune if that’s something you’d like to do. E-quests can be made right here. See, Ma? I learned well. 🙂
Also, we are thrilled to have been able to work with the esteemed valley photographer, Paul Shoul last week. He got some great pics of us that you’ll be seeing us use here and there (and hopefully in print in the very near future). They’re also up on the website so poke around and see what you can see.
L-r: Dave Hayes, F. Alex Johnson, J.J. O’Connell Photo: Paul Shoul
Well, that’s pretty much it for now.
I’ll post again in a while with more details on the pre-order and all that. But suffice to say that this is going to be our busiest and best spring ever.
Thanks so much for being along for the ride. Really and truly.
Rock on,
~F.A.J
And on we go . . .
& DOWN RIGHT PRODUCTIONS Present:
A party to go in the history books!!!
The Buzz is turning ONE on March 20th!!!
So properly we have planned an amazing event.
2 days March 20th and 21st, 2 stages going at once on each side of the venue. 24 performances!!! All local, All awesome!
In no particular order we have our preliminary line up:
Friday March 20th
Amazing Love
Brotherhood of Thieves
Creature Machine
Colorway
Eavesdrop
Fat Bradley
June & the Bee
LE Purpose
Shantyman & The Speakeasies
The Verbal Surgeon
Tidwell’s Treasure
and more TBA!!!
The night will be co-hosted with the comedy shenanigans of Aaron Kaplan& Steven Yarbro!
For awe inspiring LED beauty we have Molly Mac Performance Art worrking her troops magic to the music!
Join the Facebook event here!
Where: One Bar and Grill
One Pearl St.
Northampton, MA
Directions
When: Friday, March 20
What time: Colorway plays at 9:05-9:50
21+
Just wanted to let you all know about our first shows of the new year.
Next Thursday, Feb 19 we’re excited to be playing in Hamden, Connecticut for the first time at The Outer Space. Our friend Julie Beman and her band The Dress Ups were kind enough to reach out to us and get us on the bill. Also performing is the always wonderful Rick Murnane playing songs from his great new album, Building The Railroad which you can listen to and purchase here.
Here are the details:
When: Thursday, Feb 19
Where: The Outer Space
295 Treadwell St
Hamden, CT 06514
(Directions here)
Time: 8pm-11pm
Phone: 203.288.6400
On the bill: Rick Murnane (solo) (8-8:45)
Colorway (9-9:45)
The Dress-ups (full five-piece band) (10-11)
Facebook event page here.
This show is 21+
From the Outer Space’s website: The Outer Space is a 21+ Craft Beer bar, listening room and lounge located in Hamden, Connecticut. With only two years under our belt we’ve provided quality live music and craft beer for music lovers, beer enthusiasts and an endless list of national and regional artists.
We have live music 7 nights a week including our reoccuring Honky Tonk, Open Mic & Jazz series. With a welcoming atmosphere, friendly and dedicated staff and plenty of free parking, we’re quickly becoming the premier location for quality live music and craft beer in Connecticut and the North East. More Information
And then, on Friday night, Feb 20 we head down the road to the comfy confines of the Luthier’s Co-op in Easthampton, MA for a free show from 8:00-9:30.
When: Friday, Feb 20
Where: Luthier’s Co-op
108 Cottage St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
(Directions here)
What time: 8-9:30
Phone: 413-527-6627
Also on the bill: Chris Scanlon (7-8), Colorway (8-9:30), The Rambling Kind (9:30-11)
How much: FREE (tips appreciated)
Beer, wine and soft drinks available until 11pm
ALL AGES ALLOWED!!
You can see a video of our performance of “Tiny Town” from the Luthier’s Co-op right here.
And if you think you want to come why not join the Facebook event page right here?
We have a bunch of shows coming up this spring (yes, we will get a spring this year, I promise) and all the info will be posted right here when we get it.
Art Evolution
You may soon notice a distinct change in our color scheme.
The artwork that will be gracing these pages is by an amazing painter named Laura Nugent. You can check her Facebook page out here and see her other work. She painted the CD and tray artwork for the debut album, and now I’m thrilled to have her on board for the cover (seen above). My old and dear friend from Italy, Pietro Spica returns for some more of his whimsical watercolor for the back cover this time. And last but not least, Jodi Nicholas added her beautiful photography to the inside. You can check out her travel photography and more at her new website, Approachable World.
All in all it’s a beautiful album and I can’t wait to share this new record with you all.
Speaking of records, last week I received test pressings of the 180 gram vinyl. The ten-song disc was cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood by Chris Bellman, one of the greats in the lacquer cutting world. It sounds fantastic and it represents a dream come true for me, a child of the 70s, who always wanted a 12″ of my own. Stay tuned for details on how you can pre-order the vinyl (complete with download card) from this very limited initial run of LPs.
Well, that’s about it, gang.
As always, if you like what we do it would be great if you could share us with the world.
Share our Facebook page (or like us if you don’t already).
Follow us on Twitter.
Or send somebody to our Bandcamp page to listen to the whole first album.
Hope to see some of you at next week’s shows.
Plenty of great things coming up for spring and I’ll be sure to let you know when the time draws near.
Thanks for reading.
And on we go . . .
F. A. J.