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Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and John Wicks Present Deaf Charlie

12Jun

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Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and John Wicks Present Deaf Charlie

Introducing Deaf Charlie, the dynamic duo composed of none other than Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament and former Fitz & The Tantrums drummer John Wicks. Together, they have crafted their 12-track debut album Catastrophic Metamorphic. Mark your calendars for June 30 when this musical collaboration will be available on limited edition vinyl LP at pearljam.com, indie retail, and streaming platforms. Album Artwork: Edgar Smith The alias "Deaf Charlie" was bestowed upon the talented Orlando Hanks, a member of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch and an infamous train robber. His criminal past led him to spend significant time in Deer Lodge, MT. He earned his nickname due to his enchanting singing voice, a testament to the power of his vocal talent. "Losing My Mind" To give you a taste of Dea...

Five November Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

November is shaping up to be a great month for new music releases. Here is a look at this month's buzzworthy album drops. 1. Phoenix Alpha Zulu Release Date: November 4th Alpha Zulu is the seventh studio album from alt-rockers Phoenix. They began recording at the height of the pandemic. They were able to set up shop in a very special location. Phoenix recorded the album at the Musee des Arts which is a studio inside the world-renowned Louvre in Paris, France. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxTCTAnTP6Q 2. Fitz and the Tantrums Let Yourself Free Release Date: November 11th Fitz and the Tantrums will be releasing their fifth studio album Let Yourself Free on November 11th. The band released the summertime jam "Sway" i...

Fitz And The Tantrums Bring The Summer Vibes On “Sway”

Fitz and the Tantrums are back with a new single called "Sway". The upbeat track is their first new material in three years and is just oozing with summer vibes. The accompanying music video is a feel-good nod to the 1950s. While the band plans to release more new music later this year, the new track sets the table nicely for a busy summer tour schedule. Through June 25th, Fitz and the Tantrums are on a co-headlining tour with St. Paul & the Broken Bones. From there they've got about a month off before heading back out with Andy Grammer beginning July 29th. The co-headlining tour will run through an August 27th show at the legendary Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Lindsey Byrnes Fitz and the Tantrums are known for their danceable anthems and have scored a number o...