Ben Kweller—long one of my favorite rockers on locally founded ATO Records‘ roster—will release his first album since 2006’s self-titled record on February 3. BK Baby performed a few tracks from the album (dubbed Changing Horses, and with a bit of a cowboy gait to it) at Daytrotter; go here to listen and download.
I can’t claim to being a fan of the whole ATO roster (though I’m partial to Ben and My Morning Jacket), but the label caught serious attention for signing The Fireman and also added an Irish singer named Lisa Hannigan to its roster. My question for you: Who should ATO Records sign next?
More news on records from Trees on Fire and Dave Matthews Band after this handsome devil:
Howdy, partner: Ben Kweller’s Changing Horses to be released by ATO Records on February 3.
Earth-friendly rock maestros Trees on Fire—a band that I once unwittingly branded and jokingly disbanded—completed a follow-up to 2007’s The Green Room EP. The group’s manager just dropped by with a copy of the disc, titled Organica: Volume One. The group recorded the latest EP at Dave Matthews Band’s Haunted Hollow studio. Thoughts on the EP later this week, or in next week’s issue. Check back. (In the meantime, watch out for more Trees on Fire action at the band’s Twitter page. And remember, only you can prevent forest fires.)
Last, why not check in on Dave Matthews Band’s recording progress? A Twitter account that Weekly Davespeak identifies as that of DMB bassist Stefan Lessard features a few posts about the band’s recording progress, as well as a message about a "Leroi" (Moore? Who knows?) and more than a few wine recommendations. There’s also a Twitter user named "Dave J Matthews," but I’m not making any guesses until Mr. Matthews himself sends me an e-mail to confirm. Yes, that’s an invitation.
