Blind Pilot, Maker’s & me in Chicago
When I was in Chicago a few weeks ago, I was able to combine business and pleasure into a few exceedingly lovely musical moments.
In addition to catching the sold-out Blind Pilot show at Schuba’s, I was also invited to come see the band record an intimate session for the superb HearYa Sessions. As we all shared a bit of Maker’s Mark in the late afternoon (and what better time for it, I might ask) Blind Pilot spun some pretty striking renditions of tunes from their debut album Three Rounds and a Sound, one of my recent favorites.
The Story I Heard (live on HearYa) – Blind Pilot
Get the rest of the session for free here.
Also, the HearYa guys shot fancy multiple-camera video of this same song which you can watch on their site but (like a tourist) I love this version because it’s mine.
Blind Pilot is on tour in the coming months with The Hold Steady, Counting Crows, Akron/Family, The Decemberists, and Andrew Bird, as well as playing Lollapalooza and Outside Lands in SF. Whew.
Name: Heather Browne
Hey Heather,
I’ve really been enjoying your site since I discovered it a week or two ago. I see you made your way over to Schuba’s a bit ago for Blind Pilot. I wish I was there.
Anyway, if you’re able to make any trips back to Chicago, I’d love to provide you with a ticket to a huge indie arts and music festival I’m producing there on June 13 call I AM FEST. The details are at http://www.myspace.com/iamfest or http://www.iamfest.com.
In the meantime, keep it up! What part of Colorado are you in? I worked at Radio 1190 up in Boulder from 2004-2007 and was the GM in 2007.
Thanks!
`Coate
coatemusic@gmail.com
Andrew Coate — May 12, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
ahhh. . .schuba’s. . .great venue. . .just had the privilege of seeing iron and wine there last nite. . .
chris — May 14, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
ohhhh, that must have been AMAZING. so jealous.
browneheather — May 14, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
These guys are amazing.. Their Hi Dive show in March was one to remember..
ColoradoAlan — May 16, 2009 @ 12:40 pm
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