Derek Phillips Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hey all. Been a while but thought I'd pop in to let you know that there's a new Riviera song available to stream and download. It's from our new EP titled Watching Western Skies, due in January. Riviera - Hopeless For anyone who doesn't know me or Riviera, I am an OLD SKOOL VCer from way back when. Riviera has opened for many of your favorite bands, including Jeff Tweedy (yes, I know!), Son Volt, Califone, Slobberbone, Kraig Jarret Johnson, Hem and a bunch of others. We recently moved from Chicago to Portland and are having a fine time in the Pacific Northwest. DP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sounds great Derek. A nice optimistic way to start monday morning? No. But never mind, I like it anyway. This going to be on GloNo? Best of luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yeah, not the most uplifting song, is it? GLONO Records is on-hold for now and we just relaunched the site after an 8 month hiatus, so this EP is self-released. Why let Jake Brown take a piece of the action on this hot commodity? Thanks for listening and please share with anyone who you think might dig it. After such a long break we're just hoping to get people interested again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sounds like classic Riviera, Derek -- with a touch of My Morning Jacket. All of which is, of course, a good thing.Excellent stuff, my friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thanks, Todd. We'll be posting another track from the EP soon. What's new with you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Just life.Recording an acoustic EP. Solo and stuff.Hop on Pop exists in name only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Listened to this last week, Derek. Sounds great! I've been eagerly anticipating the new EP for a long time now--yes, it's been a long break--and I'm pleased to hear there's a release date planned for January. I'll set aside some Christmas cash... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hey Eric,Good to hear from you. Luckily you won't have to set aside much cash as this thing is CHEAP! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Same lineup? Or have you recruited some local Oregonians to fill in the gaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Mick moved out here a few months after I did and we reconstituted the band around the two of us: bass, drums and a multi-instrumentalist (pedal steel, lap steel, dobro, mandolin, etc.) Josh B. flew out this summer for our annual birthday show and so we had a crowded stage but it was a riot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Sounds like classic Riviera, Derek -- with a touch of My Morning Jacket. All of which is, of course, a good thing.Excellent stuff, my friend! Yeah...a bit of the MMJ reverb and vibe. Nicely done song. Hope you stick around this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 My bulletin board time fluctuates. But I am always with you in spirit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I like it. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 That's classic Riviera, Derek! Just gorgeous. I'll look forward to more in time for my January birthday! Oh and Drinkify recommends: “The Riviera”•8 oz. Sipsmith Gin•8 oz. Ice CreamCombine in highball glass and serve. to go with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thank YOU for listening and the kind words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 And now another song is posted: Riviera - Destiny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 For those paying attention, the third song from our EP is out now: Riviera - Destiny Or...you can get the whole EP from Captains Dead--for a limited time! If you like it, please share! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Like a Redwood falling down... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Really lovely, Derek! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thankee! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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