Press Release
Source: Yep Roc Records
California-based supergroup The Third Mind’s debut is out now on Yep Roc Records. Billboard premiered the video for “The Dolphins,” the only track on the album with vocals by Dave Alvin.
In support of the album, the band will begin a national tour with a West Coast run beginning April 6, at The Casbah in San Diego. A partial list of dates is below, with more dates to be announced.
Led by Dave Alvin (guitar, vocals), the album features Victor Krummenacher (bass, vocals), David Immergluck (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Michael Jerome (drums, percussion), with special guest Jesse Sykes (guitar, vocals), and DJ Bonebrake (vibes) and Jack Rudy (harmonica).
Recorded, “using the Miles Davis technique, there were no rehearsals or written musical arrangements. Just decide on a key, start recording and see what happens,” says Dave Alvin. The six-song collection includes an original composition, “Claudia Cardinale,” and five covers mixed by Craig Parker Adams at the late great Winslow Ct Studios in Los Angeles. The album features the art of Tony Fitzpatrick with a different cover and collectible poster in both the LP and CD package.
“I’ve been longing to do an experimental album like The Third Mind and to do a tour with such eclectic musicians like the ones in this group since I first saw Jimi Hendrix in concert when I was 12 years old,” says Alvin. “This should be some interesting fun.”
The Third Mind is already garnering critical praise:
“To say the results probably exceeded anyone’s expectations is an understatement.” – American Songwriter
“There is something so vibrant and strong about The Third Mind’s powers that it feels like the earth came together for them to join forces.” – Americana Highways
“…expansive, adventurous music that might not be for everyone, but that might blow the minds of those who are receptive to it.” —PopMatters
THE THIRD MIND: THE TOUR
April 6 — The Casbah — San Diego, CA
April 7 — The Siren — Morro Bay, CA
April 8 — Moe’s Alley — Santa Cruz, CA
April 10 — Mississippi Studios — Portland, OR
April 11 – BlueShore at CapU – Vancouver, BC
April 12 — The Crocodile — Seattle, WA
April 15 — The Chapel — San Francisco, CA
April 16 — The Palms Playhouse — Winters, CA
April 17 — Troubadour — Los Angeles, CA
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