A Painting of a Painting on Fire Gets Official Release Date!

Check it out!  Ryan’s album, “A Painting of a Painting on Fire” just got its official release date of May 22nd!  Also, Ryan’s been kind enough to throw all of us a free download of his tune “Any Way, Shape, or Deformity,” which you can get by clicking here.

Here’s (what I think is) the press release for the album:

What started off as over 100 songs and ideas was eventually whittled down to an 11-song album that showcases Ryan’s talent as both a musician and songwriter for pop-oriented progressive rock. Recorded at Redstar Studios in Silver Lake CA with Grammy award-winning producer Chris Testa, Ryan plays every instrument on this cohesive album that seamlessly flows from elaborate pop rockers to complex but melodic ballads.

With an opportunity to play every note on the record and having access to the studios large collection of instruments, Ryan was able to explore every idea. “I’ve had multiple parts for different instruments brewing in my head for quite some time, and because the studio had so many toys, I started messing with vibes and strange synths to get them out. To just walk over to any instrument and start kind of painting the track with it was extremely fun and therapeutic.

There were over 120 different instrument tracks on some of the tunes” laughs Ryan. What gives A PAINTING OF A PAINTING ON FIRE its character is how Ryan fearlessly explores musical territories / influences – country, art-rock, pop, classical and prog – often in the course of one song. The end result is an accessible and colorful listen for fans. Stay tuned for more news and music!

Having heard the tunes he’s posted on his Soundcloud account, I am really, really looking forward to this album!

I hope you’re all having a great day out there!

New Song Played Live!

Band of Horses recently unveiled another tune from their upcoming album while playing live.  This past Tuesday at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, the guys unleashed this amazing rocker, which is believed to be titled “Knock.”  Check out the video of it below.  This’ll wake you up in the morning!

I really hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, and that your weekend is off to an amazing start!

Wow, A Lot of Catching Up To Do

Hey everybody!  Sometimes life just piles it on–I had to make an unexpected trip out of town, then came home with a dental emergency that has kept me out of the game for the last few days.  But I am back now, and man, there is a lot of catching up to do!

I’m going to do my best to get completely up to date in one post, so please forgive me if this one runs long.

At any rate, Band of Horses has been keeping pretty busy as of late, re-launching their tour and kicking it with Conan on TBS.

The tour kicked off in Ogden back on the 4th.  Both swaager.com and heyreverb.com fairly agreed that they kicked ass at that venue.  In swaager’s review, it was said that:

Denver was the first stop on BOH’s recently announced nationwide tour, and the band’s energy and fans’ excitement made the evening nothing short of magical. Former BOH drummer and Denver crooner, Sara Cahoone, and BOH family members were in attendance and the entire night felt as intimate as a house show with close friends. BOH put on an unforgettable show, and if their performance last Sunday is any indication of how the rest of their tour will go, they certainly don’t need KOL – or anyone else – to headline a tour for them.

You can check out swaager’s review here and heyreverb’s review here.

After that, it was time to roll out to California, where, before playing at the Wiltern, the band played an incredibly beautiful version of “Infinite Arms” on Conan O’Brien’s television show.  You can (and should) check out the video for that below:

 

The band played the Wiltern in L.A. and got a great review from netontommy.com, which you can check out here.

Guys, I am still feeling a little under the weather, so posting might be sporadic for a little while, but I’ll do my best to stay on top of the band’s goings on for you all.  In the meantime, I hope your weekend is off to an excellent start, and that you are all happy, healthy, and safe.

Band of Horses Playing Voodoofest

Band of Horses just announced that they are going to play Voodoofest in New Orleans this year!

Voodoofest is one hell of an awesome experience, showcasing some of the best talent in the musical world in one of the coolest cities in the world.  I was at VF in 2003 and it was freaking incredible!

At any rate, the guys are slated to play on Friday, October 28th, and you can find all of the relevant infos on Voodoofest’s website.  If you’re anywhere near NOLA, grab tickets.  You won’t be sorry.

Hope you’re having a great night out there!

Stream “The Valley Wind”

This song is just gorgeous.

We’re all able to listen to the title track from the forthcoming Tyler Ramsey album “The Valley Wind,” which premiered a little earlier today on Sirius and XM.

This tune is well worth your time, so go ahead and give it a listen.  This song really, really amped me up for the new album, and I’m sure it will do the same for you.

Hope you’re having a great day out there!

 The Valley Wind by tylerramsey

Pre-Order “The Valley Wind” Now!

Tyler Ramsey’s latest effort, “The Valley Wind” just became available for pre-order on iTunes and through Fat Possum!

The album drops on September 27th, but you can pre-order from iTunes here or through Fat Possum Records here right now!

I am certain this is going to be a great album, so go and reserve yourself a copy now!

Hope you’re having a great morning out there!

New Tyler Ramsey Track Premiering on Sirius & XM Today!

The title track from Tyler’s new album “The Valley Wind” will premiere on Sirius XMU’s Blog Radio today. Dodge from My Old Kentucky Blog will play it during his set. The show airs from 12-2pm EST on channel 35 on both Sirius and XM.

This is a great chance to tune in and hear what I am sure is going to be amazing music, so if you have XM don’t hesitate to do so.

Hope you’re having a great morning out there!

Tyler’s Got A Facebook Page, Y’all

I already Tweeted about this and put it up on the Ode’s Facebook page, but it’s worth a post on here, too!

Tyler Ramsey now has an official Facebook page, and you can be one of the first people on the interwebs to “like” it (not to mention getting updates on the record release and the subsequent tour).  Just click here, then click “like.”  Do it!

Hope you’re all having a great day out there!

Tyler Announces Solo Album!

Well, this made my freaking day :)

From Consequence of Sound’s article (and numerous others, haha):

…Tyler Ramsey will release his third solo album, The Valley Wind, on September 27th via Fat Possum. Ramsey wrote the nine-track album while on and off the road over the past year, and he recorded it with Band of Horses bandmate Bill Reynolds at Alex The Great studio in Nashville, TN over six days in early January.

In support of the releases, Ramsey will embark on a short U.S. tour beginning October 6th in Asheville, NC. Find his tour itinerary and the album’s tracklist below. Band of Horses also have a few West coast dates coming up.

The Valley Wind Tracklist:
01. Raven Shadow
02. The Valley Wind
03. 1000 Blackbirds
04. The Nightbird
05. Stay Gone
06. Time Is A Changing Line
07. Angel Band
08. When It’s Done
09. All Night

Tyler Ramsey 2011 Tour Dates:
10/06 – Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle
10/08 – Charlotte, NC @ The Evening Muse
10/10 – New York, NY @ Joe’s Pub
10/11 – Vienna, VA @ Jammin’ Java
10/12 – Harrisburg, PA @ The Gallery at the Abbey Bar
10/13 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
10/15 – Staunton, VA @ Mockingbird
10/19 – Decatur, GA @ Eddie’s Attic

I really cannot wait to hear this newest release, and will definitely be on top of news about Tyler’s album and tour as best I can!

Hope you’re all doing great out there!

 

Band of Horses Adds Two Dates to West Coast Tour

Band of Horses announced two additional west coast dates yesterday!  The dates will be in Napa, California and Vancouver, British Columbia in September.

Here’s the lowdown:

September 9th – Napa, CA – Uptown Theater
Tickets on sale TOMORROW (Wednesday) at Noon PST. Get them here:http://www.uptowntheatrenapa.com/2011/08/band-of-horses/

September 14th – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Tickets on sale Saturday, August 20th at 10am PST here:http://www.ticketmaster.com/Commodore-Ballroom-tickets-Vancouver/venue/139274

These shows are definitely going to be awesome, so if the guys are going to be anywhere near where you are, definitely grab tickets!

Hope you’re having a great day out there!