WATERS – Out In The Light Teaser 1 from Waters on Vimeo.

Rising from the ashes of Port O’ Brien, Waters has a new album with a rocking new direction. The new project, led by Van Pierszalowski, is a rare instance where a band splits for creative differences and the resulting project is actually different than what the previous band would typically put forth. So far, so good, as far as we can tell. One mp3 has been released (“For the One”) and the record, Out in the Light, will be out in September via TBD Records.

LISTEN: Waters – “For The One”

Waters Upcoming Tour Dates:

AUG. 10         LOS ANGELES, CA              THE TROUBADOUR*

AUG. 11         DAVIS, CA                        SOPHIA’S THAI KITCHEN*

AUG. 18         PORTLAND, OR                  BRANX#

AUG. 19         VANCOUVER, BC                BILLMORE CABARET#

AUG. 20         SEATTLE, WA                    CHOP SUEY#

AUG. 22         SAN FRANCISCO, CA           THE INDEPENDENT#

AUG. 24         SALT LAKE CITY, UT            KILBY COURT#

AUG. 25         DENVER, CO                      HI DIVE#

AUG. 27         LAWRENCE, KS                   THE BOTTLENECK#

AUG. 28         NORMAN, OK                     OPOLIS#

AUG. 29         DENTON, TX                      HAILEY’S#

AUG. 30         AUSTIN, TX                       THE MOHAWK#

SEPT. 1         PHOENIX, AZ                      RHYTHM ROOM#

SEPT. 2         SAN DIEGO, CA                   BAR PINK#

* supporting Vetiver

# supporting Mister Heavenly

Look, let’s cut to the chase, here. We all love Joe Pug and his folk-eriffic work over the past four years. When he finally released a full-fledged LP last year, Messenger, appropriate hosannas were sung by many, including this blogger, for sure.

While the recorded output of Mr. Pug has been consistently stellar, his live product is equally so, whether with a full band accompanying him, or if he’s just standing alone, letting all out for everyone to take in.

Joe Pug is hitting the Dallas/Ft. Worth area next week, as he swings by The Loft in Dallas. The Loft has seen an insane amount of talent grace its stage as of late (Frightened Rabbit, Felice Brothers, Trampled by Turtles, The Vaselines, among others) and of course, this coming Saturday will be no exception to that rule.

The folks at The Loft have been kind enough to give-away a pair of tickets to this show, which will be opened by the equally folk-ified Strand of Oaks. Want to win? Be the first to EMAIL ME – kelly@thegobblersknob.com – with Pug Is My Messengerin the subject line and your name will be at the door for a sweet pair of tix, courtesy of The Loft.

The Go-Go Boots Episodes – Episode 1 – Drive-By Truckers from Drive-By Truckers on Vimeo.

In what is becoming my favorite annual spring ritual (maybe more than even march Madness?), the Drive by Truckers will be releasing yet another album that has already been garnering raves from those who’ve heard it, whether it be partially, or entirely. Me? Can’t wait.

To tide us over, check out the videos that have been coming out entitled, “The Go Go Boots Episodes”. The new album will be out in just a few short weeks.

The Go-Go Boots Episodes – Episode 2 – Drive-By Truckers from Drive-By Truckers on Vimeo.

The Go-Go Boots Episodes – Episode 3 – Drive-By Truckers from Drive-By Truckers on Vimeo.

Want a free pair of tickets to this (almost) holiday show, courtesy of our friends at the Granada Theater? Be the first to email me at kelly@thegobblersknob.com with “Hayes Carl Left Me for Jesus” in the subject line and the pair is all yours!

Also, as you listen to this tune, check out my interview with Social D’s guitar player, Jonny “2 Bags” Wickersham, in this week’s Dallas Observer. Enjoy!

Social Distortion – Machine Gun Blues by KROQ