The Rockets re-imagine and re-tool 13 songs from their vaunted catalog, including songs from albums long out of print. Look for it in the summer.
Here’s the skinny from the band:
“Although it may not be obvious, most Bottle Rockets songs are written on acoustic guitar. In contrast to being identified as a loud rock band, we enjoy the opportunities to perform without amplifiers and electricity. Songwriting is distinctly showcased under those stripped down conditions and requires the songs to sink or swim on their own. And on such occasions, we are always amused by the tangle of cords, plugs, and wires that are still involved with supposedly ‘unplugged’ music.
Choosing the right venue is important to the success of any show, and the Lucas School House in St. Louis was our correct choice for two sold out shows. Located on the edge of the historic Soulard neighborhood, the venue was formerly a one-room school built in 1898. The small, second floor gymnasium had been renovated into a concert hall with a beautiful wooden interior, stained glass, plush leather seating and state-of-the-art sound system. Serving as an ideal listening room during its short life, any performance in that space was an intimate music experience.
Recordings from those shows provide the material for this live album and the songs selected here include a mix of favorites, rarities, reinventions, and performances in-the-moment. Although the Lucas School House has since closed, this album preserves the essence of those two special nights.”
The Bottle Rockets are playing an acoustic set at Euclid Records in St. Louis for Record Store Day 2011. Come out on April 16 and enjoy beer, BBQ, sales, R.S.D. exclusives, and live music! Bottle Rockets are on at 7:00pm.
Euclid Records
601 E Lockwood Ave
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-8978
Support your local music community! For a list of participating record stores in your area visit www.recordstoreday.com.
The Bottle Rockets’ performance on Mountain Stage is scheduled for re-broadcast, and feeds to stations on Feb. 4, with most
airing it that weekend. Airtimes vary by station, a complete list of which can be found here.
photo by Brian Blauser/Mountain Stage.
The Bottle Rockets will be playing a few shows with James McMurtry in March and April.
Thursday, Mar 24 : Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
Friday, Mar 25 : Mojo’s – Columbia, MO
Saturday, Mar 26 : The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, Mar 29 : High Dive – Champaign, IL
Wednesday, Mar 30 : High Noon – Madison, WI
Thursday, Mar 31 : Pizza Luce – Duluth, MN
Friday, April 1 : 400 Bar – Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, Apr 2 : People’s Court – Des Moines, IA
Sunday, Apr 3 : The Sunday Roadhouse at Waiting Room Lounge – Omaha, NE
We are excited to announce that Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets will be playing shows together in 2011. Bottle Rockets will play their set and then will join Marshall’s on stage for his set. The first few shows have been confirmed.
Wednesday, Jan 19 : Off Broadway – Saint Louis, MO
Thursday, Jan 20 : Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
Friday, Jan 21 : Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL
Saturday, Jan 22 : Lafayette Brewing Company – Lafayette, IN
More details and ticket links HERE.
Please come out and say hello!
The Bottle Rockets will be playing a few shows on the east coast in November.
Thursday, November, 04: Arlington, VA @ Iota Club
Friday, November 05: Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
Saturday, November 06: Freehold, NJ @ Concerts in the Studio
Sunday, November 07: Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House
Please come out and say hello!
The Bottle Rockets will be kicking off Lou Fest in Saint Louis on August 28. The 2-day line up includes Lucero, Built to Spill, Broken Social Scene, Alejandro Escovedo, Jeff Tweedy, She & Him and others. Check out the full line-up and schedule at the Lou Fest website.
Single day and 2-day tickets are available here.
