Category: John Davis and The Cicadas
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Taxman Tour Dates April 2017
(photo by Lindsey Metvier) April 15th…brings to mind visions of scrambling to file tax returns for many, and visions of dodging them in the Cayman Islands for the few. For the Cicadas, it will, this year, bring to mind scrambling down various eastern interstates. We are announcing 7 shows running from April 8th to April…
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Mixing complete! Going to Georgia…with a Heart Like a Starfish.
Just a quick word to share the news that Scott Solter and I have finished mixing our new record and it is now headed for mastering. I will of course share details about its release as they become available. I’d like to thank Scott for all the hard work he put into producing this project…
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Outdone
I’ve produced some things in music I’m quite proud of. But nothing that can touch this awesome quilt my mom just made for a mouse. Easily the best thing my family has ever created! Here’s a little clip of Masoch from our set at Pinhook in Durham last Saturday night…thanks to Mom for the creative…
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Musical Metal
One of the pleasures of having moved to Durham is the spirit of musical camaraderie I’ve enjoyed here. One current partner in sound is Justin Blatt, who plays viola and violin with the Cicadas. Today he sent me a recording of him playing one of the many metal sculptures he makes in his shop. If…
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Band that Rocked the Cradle
You can see video of 7 songs from the debut set of the live line up of John Davis & The Cicadas here. This show took place on August 3rd 2015 at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC. Our next show at the moment is booked for October 24th at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NYC. I…