NEWS: Library Voices' Lyricist/ Multi-Instrumentalist, Michael Dawson Directing Videos & Catch L.V. On Tour In N.A. March/April
LYRICIST/MULTI INSTRUMENTALIST
MICHAEL DAWSON
EXPLORES WRITING, PAINTING
& DIRECTING VIDEOS FOR
THE LAZY MKs, (RAH RAH’S) ERIN PASSMORE & NORTHCOTE
LIBRARY VOICES ON TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA TODAY
Library Voices landed a luxurious four weeks off, after finishing a massive three-month North American tour at the end of 2011. Though the band are back on the road as of today (March 8), set to cross North America again including several key plays at SXSW, Library Voices lyricist and multi-instrumental Michael Dawson used the band’s brief downtime to pursue other artistic endeavours including a new music project called Vaults with noted hip hop producer Factor; showing a body of original paintings along with fellow LV'er Amanda Scandrett; continued his work on a book of short stories and took to directing a selection of videos for local Regina musicians and friends, The Lazy MKs www.thelazymks.bandcamp.
The Lazy MKs are readying to release a series of double A side singles this year. Each release will feature an instrumental original and a collaborative track that will feature such songwriters as Carl Johnson of Library Voices, Belle Plaine, and Andy Shauf.
The Dawson-directed video for Erin Passmore’s solo album track, Monster will be finished and available soon. Erin’s debut solo Downtown EP was recently reviewed by the Globe and Mail with a resounding endorsement: “(she) longs like Feist, she wonders like Joni, she rocks the boat but doesn’t tip it over. Such promise here.”
The Northcote video for track, Not A Home is also in its final editing stages is a gorgeous, richly colour-saturated story line to accompany an equally beautiful song.
Library Voices are back on tour, in support of their critically adored, 2011 released, second album Summer Of Lust. The band is nominated for an Indie Award for Alternative Group of the Year. The awards take place over Canadian Music Fest in Toronto at the end of March. http://indies.ca/
The full run of Library Voices dates, many with friends and label mates, Yukon Blonde, follow here:
LIBRARY VOICES / UPCOMING LIVE DATES / 2012
March 8 – Fargo, ND – Aquarium
March 9 – Sioux Falls, SD – Latitude 44
March 11 – St Louis, MO – Firebird
March 13 – Dallas, TX – Ridglea Bar (w/Young Empires)
March 14 – Austin, TX – SxSW Canada Blast BBQ – 3:00 pm
March 15 – Austin, TX – SxSW Breakout West Trinity Hall – 10:00 pm
March 16 – Austin, TX – SxSW Actra Showcase – 2:00 pm
March 17 – Austin, TX – SxSW Sea Now! Day Party – 1:30 pm
March 18 – San Antonio, TX – The Big Spill Festival
March 20 – Kansas City, – Czar Bar
March 24 – Winnipeg, MB – WECC*
March 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock*
March 27 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen*
March 28 – London, ON – Call The Office*
March 29 – Guelph, ON – The Vinyl*
March 30 – Montreal, PQ – Casa Del Popolo*
March 31 – Kingston, ON – The Grad Club*
April 2 – Quebec City, PQ – Le Cercle*
April 4 – Charlottetown, PEI – Hunters Ale House*
April 5 – Fredericton, NB – The Capitol*
April 7 – Halifax, NS – Reflections*
April 10 – New York, NYC –Pianos*
April 11 –Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie*
April 12 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace*
April 13 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace*
April 14 – Ottawa, ON – Ritual*
April 16 – Sudbury, ON – The Townehouse*
April 18 – Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks*
April 20 – Regina, SK – U of R Multipurpose Room*
April 26 – Victoria, BC –9ONE9*
April 27 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore*
* supporting Yukon Blonde
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