Three Imaginary Girls - J. Tillman

GIVE-ing season arrived this week -- with a 30+ track local artist compilation

imaginary victoria — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:24 +0000

Fresh off the presses from our inboxes comes this week's launch of GIVE -- 30 downloadable tracks from a variety of Seattle artists, who are donating their songs to benefit Arts Corps and local area foodbanks. The $7.00 (!) compilation, which was produced, curated, and funded by Caffe Vita, will be available online here. Physical compilations can be picked up at all Caffe Vita locations, Easy Street Records, Sonic Boom Records, University Book Store, The Crocodile, EMP, Neumo's, and Sorrento Hotel. The in-hand compilations will include a physical card with a redemption code for the download, and a prettied-up sleeve to make it a ready-to-give present.

Here's the full track listing -- nearly all of which are exclusive to the compilation:

J. Tillman releases live RockFeedback performance / tour dates!

imaginary victoria — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:09:56 +0000

Last month, we heard the news that J. Tillman's next record will be out in September. If you can't wait that long, however (A Year in the Kingdom is still set to come out on 9/22) you can get your instant beard love on here: RockFeedback has just released video of a full half-hour recording session, showcasing Tillman's recent solo work in a well-deserved spotlight.

We've also got some West coast tour dates just shy of the record release, which looks like all California for now:

Aug 19 - Downtown Brew Pub W/ Pearly Gate Music - San Luis Opbispo, CA
Aug 20 - Muddy Waters W/ Pearly Gate Music - Santa Barbara, CA
Aug 21 - Echo W/ Evan Way & Big Search - Los Angeles, CA
Aug 23 - Cafe Du Nord W/ Pearly Gate Music & Moore Brothers - San Francisco, CA
Aug 24 - Crepe Place W/ Pearly Gate Music & Mariee Sioux - Santa Cruz, CA
Aug 25 - TBA - Big Sur, CA

J. Tillman: New album out 9/22, plus a preview track

imaginary victoria — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:44:48 +0000

Beard and all, I loves me some J. Tillman. Really.

On his own, Fleet Fox-style, or backing up his brother Zach & the rest of Pearly Gate Music - whatever your personal taste may be, you've got to admit that this guy's got quite a bit of talent.

While the most recent show at the Crocodile left a bit to be desired (by fault of the crowd, that is, not the band), apparently the new album coming out on Western Vinyl won't disappoint. Based on the adjectives, it sounds like it's going to be quite a departure from what we've heard thus far...

Tonight's recommended show: J. Tillman & Pearly Gate Music at the Crocodile

imaginary victoria — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:24:55 +0000

Pearly Gate Music opens up for J. Tillman at the Croc tonight, and you need to come get your wow on.

Super group rumor Sunday night?

Chris Estey — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:03:25 +0000

So now a little bird told me that TWO mystery Sub Pop guests will be appearing at the Sunset show on Sunday night.

Mystery guests at Sunday Bloody Sunday

Chris Estey — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:59:37 +0000

It's going to be as exciting as those old Velvet Elvis Sunday afternoons for me, except I'm going to be drinking Bloody Marys! Woot!

J. Tillman joins Fleet Foxes (!!!!!)

imaginary dana — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:32:47 +0000

"It's with a level of excitement known only to those who have won the Super Bowl, discovered DNA, or unearthed the Rosetta Stone that we tell you that J TILLMAN has joined our musical family."

Join us Chop Suey this SUNDAY for the Unscrew the Croc Employees Benefit

imaginary liz — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:57:18 +0000

Even though we're in the midst of a celebratory time of year, the shock of the sudden closing of the legendary Crocodile Cafe is still with us.

Best of 2007: Kyle Johnson's top 10 songs

Kyle Johnson — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:39:12 +0000

I normally listen to music while driving/riding my bike/working. During any of these activities, my mixes are super random and I'm a big fan of Shuffle mode on the iPod.

Instead of listing off albums, I decided to share ten of my favorites songs from 2007, both local or otherwise. It was a great year for music, one that expanded my musical tastes. Attending festivals and shows to shoot photos exposed me to some bands I would never have known otherwise, ones that are now in constant rotation.

In no particular order (and with photos I've taken this year, where applicable):

The Arcade Fire - "Antichrist Television Blues"

Brother Ali -"Walking Away"

Japanther -"River Phoenix"

The Lonesome Rhodes - "Sunshine"

Siberian - "Belgian Beers and Catholic Girls"

Mewithoutyou - "Messes of Men"

Andrew Bird - "Imitosis"

J Tillman - "Steel on Steel"

Kevin Drew - "TBTF"

One Be Lo - "Gray"

Help "Unscrew the Crocodile Employees" on Dec. 30

ChrisB — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:44:50 +0000

Chop Suey is hosting a benefit on Sunday, December 30 for The Croc (RIP) staff and Three Imaginary Girls is proud to sponsor the event.

Bazan, Pecknold, and the last night ever at the Croc

elle — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:05:19 +0000

15 Dec 2007

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if you weren't paying attention when Dave Bazan started, he wasn't waiting for you. Introduction-less, it felt you blinked and the stage went from empty to Bazan strumming his guitar. However, even those of us paying attention had no way of knowing that after tonight's show, the Crocodile would no longer be waiting for us; we were witnessing the final show of the Crocodile as we knew it, and it was a packed night that preceded the emptiness that followed the next day.

Robin Pecknold stepped out from the front duties of the band Fleet Foxes to open for this show Saturday night at the Crocodile, treating us to a solo set. His repertoire is very strong, even if assumingly brand new; one song he forgot the words to sing. Yet, he pulled it off well with a sly grin and a joke with a supportive crowd member. His voice is definitely one of the best out of Seattle recently, and the Christmas lights in the back seemed to twinkle at the same pace as his guitar pieces, a back porch and stories type of rhythm. He made me think of another certain soloist guitar man I saw recently, a Mr. Tom Brosseau. I could see a split disc or similar collaboration happen between the two.

I unfortunately completely missed local singer-songwriter J. Tillman's set.

I was standing right there, though, with the rest of the nearly sold-out show when Dave Bazan took the stage. Stronger live than recorded, his lyrics and voice are steeped in a raw earnestness that have very obviously established him as the college radio rock legend he is today. It was gripping enough to send me into a self reflective epiphany where I unlocked pieces of my memory long forgotten. Suddenly a few things clicked in my mind, and I realized David Bazan is an artist whose medium is emotion.

The honesty stretched beyond his music into his live set, where he took breaks to have brief Q&A sessions with the crowd.

Q: "Why did Pedro the Lion break up?"
Bazan: "My friend quit the band, and I didn't feel right continuing on without him."
Q: "Will you play with another band?"
Bazan: "Sometime during my life. I'm trying to figure out my problem still."
Q: "What is 'Some Girls' about?"
Bazan: "It is about becoming famous without really trying."
Q: "Where does Bazan come from?"
Bazan: "I believe it comes from Spain. You wouldn't know, but I'm really half Mexican. I'm your affirmative action performer for the night."

The choice of songs went beyond his latest solo work, with a few older Pedro songs slipped in. One Christmas song and a cover were worked in as well. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" is actually my favorite holiday song, and Bazan put his own twist on it. The second and third verses changed from the story of Jesus to a modern day story of a man questioning his belief of the Christmas story while preparing the decorations for his young child, possibly autobiographical.

Bazan closed out his set with a cover of Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah." This somber song was an eerie choice for the as yet unbeknownst demise of the Crocodile. "But you don't really care for music, do you... It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah.... but all I've ever learned from love, was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you."

Suitably for the last night of a Seattle music landmark, it was a nearly sold out night full of friends and one of the musicians who had a big part in putting the scene on the map.

Bazan closed out his set with a cover of Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah." This somber song was an eerie choice for the as yet unbeknownst demise of the Crocodile.

Tiptoeing toward the new year - what will be great in 2008?

Sarah Joann Murphy — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:34:49 +0000

All things considered, I think I can face Father Time if that's what 2008 holds in store. What albums are you awaiting in the next 365 days?

Best of 2007: Sarah Jo's picks

Sarah Joann Murphy — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:20:58 +0000

In absolutely no numeric order -- I could never pick favorites with a list like this!