If you are planning on being at Joshua Fest next month, be sure to catch Michael Knott and band (Joshua Lory on bass and Jim Chaffin on drums) on the main stage on September 2nd and the acoustic stage September 3rd. Or if you are on the fence about going, maybe this will push you over the edge 🙂
The clock is ticking on the “Rocket And A Bomb Live DVD/Album + new Michael Knott 7″EP” Kickstarter. New rewards have been added, including a one of a kind rare Michael Knott vinyl package (with Michael Moret, Idle Lovell, Shaded Pain, and more ultra-rare titles). You can also choose several add-ons of DVD bootlegs from various past shows. There is also a new promo video below:
The DVD and Live album download:
20 years ago Michael Knott droped his second solo release, the iconic album Rocket And A Bomb! Some consider this his best work. The album is full of odd characters like Jan The Weatherman, Bubbles the Clown, and John Barrymore Jr. With heart on your sleeve lyrics and tales of Knott’s personal and spiritual journey, this album hits the listener in just the right spots.
To celebrate the anniversary of this amazing album Knott and company decided to play the whole album at a one night only, full band, live show! And lucky for those that can’t be there for this incredible experience, independent film maker Todd Zeller (Eden Z Films) will be in charge filming the show to be released on DVD. We are also recording the audio to release a Live Album that will be a download only.
One lucky fan can pick the reward of a one of a kind painting by Michael Knott that will grace the cover of the DVD. A few RAAB themed paintings will be up as rewards too!
The concert will happen November 7, 2014 at the Christ Community Church in Concord California. Dead Artist Syndrome is scheduled to open and a special set by Michael Roe (the 77’s and Lost Doga) and Derri Daugherty (The Choir and Lost Dogs) will close out the evening. See flyer above for details!
The new EP, 7″ vinyl, CD, and digital options:
Michael Knott will be working once again with Joshua Lory to record a new EP to be released on 7″ vinyl! Knott and Lory teamed up in the past to bring you L.S.Underground’s brooding yet hopeful “PTSD” and the Lifesavers triumphant return, the Kickstarter fan funded “Heaven High”. The EP will be at least 4 brand new Knott songs! And how awesome will it be to drop this thing on the ol’ record player!?!?
Like the DVD the EP will have a one of a kind Knott painting for the cover and one lucky backer will be able to pledge this reward!
Your contribution will go to fund production of the DVD and EP as well as travel expenses and postage for your rewards!
The Aunt Bettys take the stage again for a July 4th weekend concert at the Detroit Bar. Concert starts July 2nd at 9:30 pm. The Bettys and Echo Echo will be opening for We Are The Pilots.
See this page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177250195668527
Aunt Betty’s Ford is rocking the Detroit Bar again on Saturday, December 18 at 9:00pm. Benefit concert For Music Saves Lives And S.L.A.M Scene. See their Facebook page for more details!
See this page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aunt-Bettys-Ford/114598555261545
Michael Knott has been posting about an upcoming reunion live show for the Aunt Bettys. The word so far is that it will be September 14th at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, California at 10:30 PM. It is also a free show according to Michael (probably just have to show up real early). All the original members will be playing. Good times!
See this link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1633900168
Cornerstone Festival is once again taking votes for the bands we want to see, so be sure to go there and vote for Michael Knott and all the other bands you want to see, You can also write in L.S.Underground, Lifesavers, Struck Last May, Hidden From Blackout, Western Grace, etc, etc.
Related link: http://www.cornerstonefestival.com
L.S.Underground recently announced on their MySpace page that they are available for certain weekend live dates, if given enough noticed. See their MySpace page for conditions if interested.
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/lsunderground
Follow the link below to vote for Michael Knott and other bands that you would like to see play Cornerstone 2009. Many bands are already in the list, but there is a write in form at the bottom for those that are not listed (like L.S. Underground, Struck Last May, Hideen From Blackout, etc)
Voting link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=85II0_2bW6Yy32fDfgQaK6nA_3d_3d
A MySpace bulletin from the L.S.Underground page indicates that they are looking for someone that books shows in the Southern California area. Get the word out to contact Josh if you want to see them live (in that area of the country, at least).
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/lsunderground