Jason Collett
Jason Collett will be here this week, supporting Miss Leslie Feist at the Ogden. In anticipation of that show, we have some new news from Arts and Crafts.
Jason Collett-Out of Time [mp3]
Jason Collett-Charlyn Angel of Kensington [mp3]
ARTS & CRAFTS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM BY JASON COLLETT | FEBRUARY 5, 2008 (2007-11-05) Arts & Crafts is set to release the third collection of new songs by Jason Collett. The new album, titled Here’s To Being Here, will be released throughout North America on February 5, 2008. Here’s To Being Here captures the essence of Jason’s live performances and features the energy and musicianship of his touring band, Paso Mino. “This is very much a guitar record, in the sense of it being very tasteful…that’s the greatest accomplishment of this record” says Collett, “recording in bigger spaces and live off the floor was the ideal I wanted to shoot for with this record. Recording this way allowed for spontaneous creations, which led to many wonderful little accidents.” Here’s To Being Here was recorded and produced in Collett’s hometown of Toronto, ON, by musician/producer Howie Beck. The album also features guest performances by fellow Broken Social Scene member and Apostle of Hustle front man Andrew Whiteman, as well as Tony Scherr (Norah Jones, John Scofield), Liam O’Neil (The Stills) to name a few. Jason will be touring North America throughout November, supporting label-mate, Feist, as well as part of select Bluebird North dates. A special series of shows titled “Jason Collett’s Basement Revue” has recently been announced for Dec 4, 11 and 18 at Toronto’s The Dakota Tavern. Jason will perform songs from Here’s To Being Here, as well as many favourites from his previous releases (Idols of Exile, 2005 and Motor Motel Love Songs, 2003) with the help of special surprise guests who will be featured throughout the series.
Jason Collett brings his Basement Revue to the Dakota Tavern (2007-10-25) Jason Collett will kick off a three-week residency Dec. 4th at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto. Jason will be joined by surprise guests each week. Advance tickets are available at Rotate This and Soundscapes, beginning this weekend, with a limited number available at the door each night. Click here for more details.
New tour date added (2007-10-23) Another date has been added to Jason’s upcoming tour. On December 14 he will play the Grad Club in Kingston. Check the tour section for more information.
Jason Collett joins Feist! (2007-10-18) Jason Collett will join Feist on part of her upcoming US tour. Jason will begin supporting on November 14 in Denver and continue on for a total of six shows.
Here are the dates:
NOVEMBER
14 Denver, CO // Ogden Theatre (w/Feist)
16 Madison, WI // Orpheum Theatre (w/Feist)
17 Chicago, IL // Riviera Theatre (w/Feist)
18 Columbus, OH // Wexner Center (w/Feist)
20 Louisville, KY // W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre (w/Feist)
21 Nashville, TN // Ryman Auditorium (w/Feist)