jimtweedy1977 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I caught the tail end of a documentary featured on Sundance today about Robyn Hitchcock. It appears that it was filmed during the recent Venus 3 tour and the documentary features our friends Scott, Peter, and Bill prominently. I had never listened to the guy before but the music featured sounded interesting enough. It comes on again Saturday morning at 3am (eastern time) if anyone wants to tivo it. It runs about an hour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I saw that a few months back , a Hitchcock novice at the time. Very nice film and "Ole! Tarantula" is a great LP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 in other Hitchcock news: Limited-edition Robyn Hitchcock CD and LP box sets now available for pre-orderStream the full box set Robyn Hitchcock has finally begun the daunting task of compiling his groundbreaking post-Soft Boys solo catalog with the I Wanna Go Backwards box set. The first of two upcoming collections, I Wanna Go Backwards includes three of his most classic albums. Hitchcock's first solo album Black Snake Diamond Role is a private rock album featuring ex-Soft Boys, a Vibrator, a Fur and other friends. I Often Dream of Trains finds Robyn at his all-acoustic zenith with a seminal collection of kaleidoscopic, stripped down folk. Eye continues in the tradition of Trains draping Hitchcock's signature layered lyrical imagery over his most musically direct work to date. All the albums feature bonus tracks and enhanced liner notes: reminiscences (BSDR & WTMB), an excerpt from a novel in progress (Trains), and original poetry (Eye), plus previously unseen photos and Hitchcock cartoons. Additional bonus material includes While Thatcher Mauled Britain Part 1 & 2, a two-disc comprehensive look at a labyrinth of Robyn's largely unreleased solo b-sides, outtakes and home recordings. The 5-CD set contains the three expanded reissues, plus While Thatcher Mauled Britain: a 2-CD collection of 57 bonus tracks (including 20 previously unreleased songs), available exclusively with this set. The 8-LP set contains replicas of the three original LPs, plus the 5-LP collection of bonus material, While Thatcher Mauled Britain, all on 180 gram vinyl! In addition, you'll receive free MP3 downloads of every song, plus an autographed, limited edition poster! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 It comes on again Saturday morning at 3am (eastern time) if anyone wants to tivo it. It runs about an hour. Ha. Thanks, I've been waiting for this to show again. I'll be recording it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Ha. Thanks, I've been waiting for this to show again. I'll be recording it. Wish I had that one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Me too. No Sundance here. Briggs was completely infectious to me, and the live version of the fantastic Minus 5 song Cigarettes, Coffee and Booze* Being a new convert, I have been getting into Robyn Hitchcock from his recent material and then going backwards, so the new set of out-of-print older work being released in October on YepRoc sounds interesting. *If that's on the DVD, I'm going to hunt it down somehow. I absolutely loved the show I saw on that tour, and that song was incredibly fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Turner Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Me too. No Sundance here. Briggs was completely infectious to me, and the live version of the fantastic Minus 5 song Cigarettes, Coffee and Booze* Being a new convert, I have been getting into Robyn Hitchcock from his recent material and then going backwards, so the new set of out-of-print older work being released in October on YepRoc sounds interesting.*If that's on the DVD, I'm going to hunt it down somehow. I absolutely loved the show I saw on that tour, and that song was incredibly fun. "Cigarettes, Coffee and Booze", dang, the Minus 5 played this at Spaceland Saturday night. What a fun band . . . glad I went . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It was shown on BBC Four in the UK a couple of months back - great film. I love the bit with him and Nick Lowe in the kitchen, Lowe commenting on the completely different writing styles they've got! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 in other Hitchcock news: Limited-edition Robyn Hitchcock CD and LP box sets now available for pre-orderStream the full box setI so badly need to replace LPs and reissue CDs that I already have. I am totally unclear on why the original reissues of this material went back out of print. It seems like only yesterday these were in print and readily available. (even some of these LPs can still be had used.) I guess Robyn needs to built up his retirement fund. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 in other Hitchcock news: Limited-edition Robyn Hitchcock CD and LP box sets now available for pre-orderStream the full box setHoly crap this is good stuff. I had no idea. I only used to have Globe of Frogs, and he kind of annoyed me the other few times I'd heard him (Storefront Hitchcock mostly). But this is amazing!! Wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yea, I am listening to the stream too.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I have been listening to this all morning. Not only am I struck by Dylan's influence on Robyn (obviously), but man alot of this stounds like the Decemberists, particularly Colin Meloy's singing style. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I just got done listening to the stream. Except for a few minutes when I went out to get some food, this has been on....lotsa streaming to say the least... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 It was shown on BBC Four in the UK a couple of months back - great film. I love the bit with him and Nick Lowe in the kitchen, Lowe commenting on the completely different writing styles they've got! Wasn't it great? Totally turned me back on to his stuff. Great to see Peter Buck happy about just playing music again even if he did have to travel on a cramped mini bus! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 FYI this will be released tomorrow on DVD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleC Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just announced, if you are around Seattle or Australia in March (with a new RH and Venus 3 album due in late February): Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3 Micro Australian Tour, plus Seattle Preview 21 The Triple Door Seattle 25 The Annandale Hotel - Sydney NSW Sydney 27 The Corner Hotel Richmond, Melbourne 28 The Apollo Bay Music Festival Apollo Bay, VIC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sundance is showing this again on Monday, January 19 and Thursday, January 29. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 CD below are only $5 through Friday, February 27. http://www.yeproc.com/news.php?articleId=5873 Spooked Ole! Tarantula Sex, Food, Death and Tarantulas Black Snake Diamond Role I Often Dream of Trains Eye Fegmania! Element of Light Gotta Let This Hen Out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 CD below are only $5 through Friday, February 27. http://www.yeproc.com/news.php?articleId=5873 Spooked Ole! Tarantula Sex, Food, Death and Tarantulas Black Snake Diamond Role I Often Dream of Trains Eye Fegmania! Element of Light Gotta Let This Hen Out Any recommendations on the best 3 or 4 of these? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Here are the top 5 to choose from. All were released from 84-86, except Ole Tarantula, so you may want to include that to have something from his recent period. Element of Light - With the Egyptians. My favorite. Make sure you get this one.I Often Dream of Trains - Solo, mostly acoustic Fegmania! - First album with the EgyptiansOle! Tarantula - With the Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey and Bill Rieflin)Gotta Let This Hen Out - Live album with the Egyptians Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Should also add that those are not just the best 5 from what Yep Roc is selling, but if somebody wanted to know the what they should buy first from his entire catalog (released under his name) I'd probably suggest the same 5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Should also add that those are not just the best 5 from what Yep Roc is selling, but if somebody wanted to know the what they should buy first from his entire catalog (released under his name) I'd probably suggest the same 5. Excellent, streaming the box set and it sounds great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I was listeing to Robyn H before Wilco . . . before Minus 5 . . . before REM . . . since Globe of Frogs in 88. He's tremendous. Sundance will also be showing a film of his recent I Oftern Dream of Trains tour -- which should be fantastic. RH and the V5 also have a date at Irving Plaza in NYC on April 11h. These are excellent shows -- these guys may be thinning on top and widening in the middle, but they sure do kick ass. Good ole RH still sounds amazing, and there's a real joy onstage-- they really do enjoy performing together and it makes the show that much better. Seeing Peter Buck in such a small setting is beyond words (My love for Mr. B is only surpassed by my love for JT.) If your lucky, he may also be at the merchandise table after the show selling CDs. Hearing Mr. Buck say, "That'll be $10" is worth the price of admission. Another CD to add to the list is Spooked, that's the recored with Gillen Welch and Dave Something (names escapes me at the moment). Includes one of his best songs -- Full Moon in My Soul. First time I heard it, I thought it was a John Lennon cover -- which I think RH would take as high praise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yes! Although the UK February gigs are with a different band ( it looks like the Venus 3 (McCaughey/Buck/Rieflin) will be along for the rest of the tour! http://www.robynhitchcock.com/auditori.htm February 2009 UK tour with full band on the occasion of the release of GOODNIGHT OSLO Catherine Feeny will be opening these shows. 7 ABC2 Glasgow 8 Academy 2 Newcastle 10 Brudenell Social Club Leeds 11 Glee Club Birmingham 12 Union Chapel London 13 The Met Bury 14 South Hill Park Arts Centre Bracknell 16 Komedia Brighton 17 The Junction Cambridge 18 The Fleece Bristol 19 The Globe Cardiff March 2009Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3 Micro Australian Tour, plus Seattle Preview 21 The Triple Door Seattle 25 The Annandale Hotel - Sydney NSW Sydney 27 The Corner Hotel Richmond, Melbourne 28 The Apollo Bay Music Festival Apollo Bay, VIC April 2009Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3 3 Antone's Austin, TX 4 The Grenada Theatre Dallas, TX 6 Exit / In Nashville, TN 7 The Variety Playhouse Atlanta, GA 8 Cat's Cradle Carrboro, NC 9 The Black Cat Washington, DC 10 Johnny Brenda's Philadelphia, PA 11 Irving Plaza New York City, NY 13 The Paradise Boston, MA 14 The Higher Ground Showcase Burlington, VT 16 The Mod Club Toronto, ON 17 The Magic Bag Ferndale, MI18 Epiphany Chicago, IL 19 The Varsity Theatre Minneapolis, MN June 2009Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3 13 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Manchester, TN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Sundance will also be showing a film of his recent I Oftern Dream of Trains tour -- which should be fantastic.I've gotta get Sundance. I saw the I Often Dream of Trains show in Boston and it was great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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