Face A Frowning World: An E.C. Ball Memorial Album
Produced by Nathan Salsburg
Arrives Dec. 8
Tracklisting and credits:
1. Introduction by E.C. Ball
2. “He’s My God” — Sung by Dave Bird
3. “John The Baptist” — Sung by Bonnie “Prince” Billy
4. “Jenny Jenkins” — Sung by the Handsome Family
5. “Warfare” — Sung by Joe Manning
6. “Plain Old Country Lad” — Sung by Pokey LaFarge
7. [...]
Record Store Day is set for April 18, and Thrill Jockey, home of Freakwater and Catherine Irwin’s solo outings, has a specialty item coming from TJ’s hot little paws called Records Toreism. A limited edition 900 copies will be available.
“Side A
1. Mountains, “Windows” (exclusive)
2. Tortoise, “High Class Slim Came Floatin’ In” (appears on their new [...]
Freakwater, whose founders include Janet Bean and Louisville native Catherine Irwin, join Andrew Bird, Tortoise, Waco Brothers, Icy Demons and others at the Jan. 19 “Big Shoulders Inauguration Ball” at The Black Cat’s main stage in D.C. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $50.