The Gutter Twins (Greg Dulli & Mark Lanegan)

[bazgnr]

I had a great time!  I agree about the opening band, they were somewhat lackluster.  This gave me plenty of time to stare at the ceiling and admire all the art deco in the venue.  By the time the band came on, the place was packed.  I could sworn they opened with Stations followed by God's Children. The heavy drumming bits of God's Children is amazing live!  Idle Hands was a pump your fist in the air rocker and Seven Stories was cool and dark.  When Dulli would sing in his smooth voice, Lanegan would bob his head to the music and then when it was his turn, he would bellow in his deep gravelly voice.  I have to say that Misery Flowers sounds much better live, it was the highlight of the night for me.  Lanegan also did a Twilight Singers song, something like 'I've been thinking about you baby, come stay with me', I dont know the song it but it sounded good.  Thanks Jarmo and bazgnr for sending me to the Gutter 

Hey, there's nothing wrong with *living* in the Gutter.  It's amazing just how much quality music these two guys have produced in their respective careers, and the fact that they're now creating music together as The Gutter Twins is even better.    If you have the time, you really should track down some of the more obscure Whigs work.  Who ever thought Dulli could cover "Creep" by TLC and make it sound so good?

I'm just envious that you caught a show.  I'm still hoping for some east coast dates....

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

I had a great time!  I agree about the opening band, they were somewhat lackluster.  This gave me plenty of time to stare at the ceiling and admire all the art deco in the venue.  By the time the band came on, the place was packed.  I could sworn they opened with Stations followed by God's Children. The heavy drumming bits of God's Children is amazing live!  Idle Hands was a pump your fist in the air rocker and Seven Stories was cool and dark.  When Dulli would sing in his smooth voice, Lanegan would bob his head to the music and then when it was his turn, he would bellow in his deep gravelly voice.  I have to say that Misery Flowers sounds much better live, it was the highlight of the night for me.  Lanegan also did a Twilight Singers song, something like 'I've been thinking about you baby, come stay with me', I dont know the song it but it sounded good.  Thanks Jarmo and bazgnr for sending me to the Gutter 

Hey, there's nothing wrong with *living* in the Gutter.  It's amazing just how much quality music these two guys have produced in their respective careers, and the fact that they're now creating music together as The Gutter Twins is even better.    If you have the time, you really should track down some of the more obscure Whigs work.  Who ever thought Dulli could cover "Creep" by TLC and make it sound so good?

I'm just envious that you caught a show.  I'm still hoping for some east coast dates....

There is some speculation going around that they will tour the U.S. later on in the year.  I hope it's true!

Also, before I went to the Avalon, I went over to Amoeba Records, and I saw a vinyl copy of Bubblegum that would definitely find a good place in my collection.

[bazgnr]

New interview up at Pitchfork:

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/49608-interview-the-gutter-twins

[jarmo]

Apparently they're playing Lollapalooza.




/jarmo

[Doc Emmett Brown]

New interview up at Pitchfork:

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/49608-interview-the-gutter-twins

Dulli just went up a notch in my book for looking Pitchfork straight in the eye and saying 'snarky hipsterism, exclusionary thing. It's like, "We listen to bands that haven't even formed yet." That punk rock thing of trying to be cool...'   ha! take that Pitchfork!   

nice little ChiDem reference too 

[bazgnr]

New interview up at Pitchfork:

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/49608-interview-the-gutter-twins

Dulli just went up a notch in my book for looking Pitchfork straight in the eye and saying 'snarky hipsterism, exclusionary thing. It's like, "We listen to bands that haven't even formed yet." That punk rock thing of trying to be cool...'   ha! take that Pitchfork!   

nice little ChiDem reference too 

Nice catch on that.  I didn't want to draw attention to it in the original post, but it was rather cool to have one of my favorite bands reference my absolute favorite band, regardless of the context... 

[jarmo]

Saturday, April 12, 2008

For Immediate Release: Gutter Twins AB Show

Last night's show at Ancienne Belgique was unfortunately cut short after 9 songs, when singer Greg Dulli became seriously ill during the performance.

While the rest of the band returned to the stage for a three song encore, Greg was rushed by ambulance to the local hospital where he was diagnosed with dehydration and hyperthermia, requiring an overnight stay and continued observation.

We are happy to report that Greg is now doing well after being put on bed rest, which unfortunately resulted in the cancellation of the show in Rotterdam.

Under doctor's orders, Greg has been told to rest for the next couple of days and as such the Gutter Twins tour will resume at Vega in Copenhagen on April 14th.

The band will make every effort to return to Belgium and Holland this Summer, and we thank those of you who sent well wishes.

Sincerely,

Scott Ford






/jarmo

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Damn that sucks!

They need to stock the backstage area with Gatorade!

[jarmo]

Well we got the full set at the show in Oslo.

I think the encore looked something like this River Rise, Papillon/Shadow Of The Season, Hit The City, Methamphetamine Blues, King Only and Number Nine.

Greg did Amazing Grace as well which was a fantastic surprise!




/jarmo

[jarmo]

The Gutter Twins to perform on Later With Jools Holland/Postpone Two Shows

The Gutter Twins will be one of musical guests on Later With Jools Holland during their LIVE broadcast April 29th on BBC2 at 10:00PM. The band will share the stage with James, Mable John, Operator Please, Pentangle and Melody Gardot. The full show will then air on Friday May 2nd at 11:35PM on BBC2 as well.

Due to this opportunity we will need to reschedule our shows in Bilbao and Lisbon. We will be returning to Europe later this summer so we hope to see you then.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/later/

http://www.myspace.com/laterwithjoolsholland




/jarmo

[jarmo]

Later... with Jools Holland tonight!

Friday May 2nd at 11:35PM on BBC2.




/jarmo

[jarmo]

Live on Later.... with Jools Holland:

Idle Hands

All God's Children






/jarmo

[Chief]

thanks! good quality too.. nice to see youtube stepping it up!

Live on Later.... with Jools Holland:

Idle Hands

All God's Children






/jarmo

[jarmo]

Good news!

The next leg of the tour starts this summer. The following dates are from their Myspace unless otherwise noted.


Jun 28 2008     6:00P    Sled Island Festival    Calgary AB
Jul 10 2008   The Roxy Theatre   West Hollywood, CA (Ticketmaster)
Jul 12 2008    8:00P    Showbox    Seattle WA
Jul 16 2008   10:00 P    One Eyed Jacks   New Orleans, LA (Ticketmaster)
Jul 19 2008  9:00 PM    The Social   Orlando, FL (Ticketmaster)
Jul 29 2008    Warsaw   Brooklyn, NY (Ticketmaster)
Aug 2 2008    6:30P   Lollapalooza    Chicago IL



Aug 6 2008    8:00P   Tavastia    Helsinki FI
Aug 7 2008    8:00P   Way Out West    Gothenburg SE
Aug 8 2008    8:00P   Voxhall    Aarhus DK
Aug 9 2008    6:00P   Haldern Festival    Haldern DE
Aug 11 2008    8:00P   Zodiac    Oxford UK
Aug 12 2008    8:00P   Rescue Rooms    Nottingham UK
Aug 13 2008    8:00P   Shepherd?s Bush Empire    London UK
Aug 15 2008    11:00P   Pukkelpop Festival    Hasselt BE
Aug 16 2008    8:00P   Lowlands Festival    Biddinghuizen NL
Aug 17 2008    8:00P   Highfield Festival    Hohenfelden DE
Aug 19 2008    8:00P   Beatpol    Dresden DE
Aug 20 2008    8:00P   Ampere    Munich DE
Aug 21 2008    8:00P   Palac Akropolis    Prague CZ
Aug 23 2008    8:00P   Proxima    Warsaw PL
Aug 25 2008    8:00P   Forum    Bielefeld DE
Aug 26 2008    8:00P   Komedia    Brighton UK
Aug 27 2008    8:00P   Leadmill    Sheffield UK
Aug 29 2008    8:00P   Electric Picnic    Stradbally IE
Aug 30 2008    8:00P   Academy    Liverpool UK




/jarmo

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Jul 10 2008   The Roxy Theatre   West Hollywood, CA

You don't say?

[jarmo]

Jul 10 2008   The Roxy Theatre   West Hollywood, CA

You don't say?

Maybe you'll get an encore this time around....




/jarmo

[bazgnr]

The 25 Best Alternative Rock Bands Of The 1990s

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/listoftheday/55358/the-25-best-alternative-rock-bands-of-the-1990s

16) Afghan Whigs: Greg Dulli was always destined for semi-greatness. In another era, with Andrew Loog Oldham promoting him, he might've been huge. Instead, he had to settle for mostly hated. He makes my fan club look like a gentlemen's auxiliary. But no matter many slings people take at this poor chap, he comes back stronger, angrier and more seductive. Black Love still sounds like a film noir where nobody survives. But they must because he went on to the Twilight Singers and the Gutter Twins with Mark Lanegan, where he continues to entertain and irritate with maximum efficiency. But stop hitting on my sister!

5) Mark Lanegan: The Screaming Trees were his day gig. His solo career was where he belonged. This dark, serious blues singer has always had the ear of the cognoscenti--from Kurt Cobain (who learned at his feet) to Greg Dulli (who now collaborates)--and with good reason. The man has a Leonard Cohen gravitas attached to his Nick Cave heart of darkness. And he'll kill you if you disagree.

[bazgnr]

Again, from http://www.summerskiss.com/

Latest News:
GUTTER TWINS 7″

CMJ posted a story with the upcoming Gutter Twins US tour dates as well as this nugget of info:
Around the same time, they will releasing a 7-inch vinyl single for their die-hard fans overseas.

[jarmo]

The new video, Idle Hands.




/jarmo

[jarmo]

Gutter Twins Post New Song

The Gutter Twins have posted Spanish Doors to
their player.


http://www.myspace.com/theguttertwins

It was recorded in Joshua Tree, CA and Bogalusa, LA and
features the talents of:

Mark Lanegan
Greg Dulli
David Catching
Dave Rosser
and
Norman Block

Enjoy-

/jarmo