NY/NJ-Based Singer/Songwriter, Drummer, Percussionist, Guitarist
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Here’s a photo of double-breasted rocking out at Art House Productions in Jersey City, NJ on Friday, February 3rd.
(Photo courtesy of Bech Achenbach)
Setlist:
The Date
Ice Chest
Tired
Animals
Easy to Leave
Deep Waters
Waiting
Pity
You Never Said Goodbye
We’re looking forward to our big CD Release show next Saturday, February 11th in Morristown, NJ. Details here.
I am performing with double-breasted in Jersey City, NJ on Friday, February 3rd. The show will also feature cellist, composer, and vocalist Jody Redhage.
There will be so much cello that you won’t know what to do with yourself. It will be awesome.
Friday, February 3rd
with double-breasted
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ [map]
7pm
Browsing the Kickstarter blog, I came across this article showing their stats from 2011.
$19M pledged for music.
Wow.
Everyone wants to talk about how the music industry is failing. Everyone wants to talk about how poor the quality of recorded music has become. As music fans, are we actually surprised by this? As the Big Three record labels try to stop the bleeding from decline in sales, they’ve had to cut investment in artists and their recordings.
As the “old way” of doing things continues to spiral downward, I am encouraged by the Kickstarter model. It’s on its way up. And it’s giving anyone with a creative project – not only music – the chance to carry out their vision. For the supporter, it provides a feeling of connectivity, a kind of partnership in the project. The fans are like investors in a business.
And the best part? At the end of the project, you can hold something unique in your hands and know that you were a part of bringing it to fruition.
I am happy that my band, double-breasted, was one of the 11,000 successful Kickstarter projects in 2011. I can’t wait to share the new CD, Suit Yourself, with our fans on February 11th.
double-breasted’s next record will be officially released on Saturday, February 11th and we are hosting an event to celebrate. Please join us at the facilities of the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship. We’ll be in the Terrace Room.
Our friend, Shayfer James will play.
Kristy will play Debussy on the harp.
Then, double-breasted will rock out!
Doors will open at 7pm. Music will start soon after that. If you come, you’ll receive a copy of our new record, “Suit Yourself.”
A special note to Kickstarter backers:
Thank you again for making it possible to produce this record. If you’d like to attend, your name will be put on the guest list for one free admission.
Be sure to RSVP on Facebook and add the event to your calendar using the links below.
Saturday, February 11th
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
The Terrace Room
21 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ [map]
- Join us as we celebrate the release of our new EP, “Suit Yourself”
7pm Doors
All ages $7
Add Event to Google Calendar:
For the past few weeks, double-breasted has filmed cover songs and posted them to YouTube. This was part of our pledge to a few of our Kickstarter backers. The deal: If you donated at a certain level, you could give us a song you’d like to hear us cover. We’ll play it for you and post it to YouTube along with a dedication.
A special thank you to those who donated to Kickstarter last year. Without you, our new record “Suit Yourself” would not have been possible. Remember, the CD release party will be on February 11th!
Here are three, now available for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Amelia’s request: “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
Roxanne and Bob’s request: “Clocks” by Coldplay
Baratier’s request: “Napolean” by Ani Difranco
double-breasted’s next record will be called “Suit Yourself.”
The record release show will be on February 11th.
Here is a look at the cover art. I hope you enjoy it!
Many thanks to John Pfeiffer and The Aquarian for a generous feature on double-breasted and our new song “Holiday Sparkle” this week.
Here’s one paragraph from the article:
The song is called “Holiday Sparkle” and is available on both iTunes and CDBaby. They call this song a “mood lightener,” specifically aimed at easing tensions and tirades at the ole’ family holiday get-together. What better way to shut that loud, opinionated trap on Uncle Nick than by playing music that distracts the curmudgeon and improves the room’s overall mood? Double Breasted is an educated trio that met while earning degrees in music at The College of New Jersey. They’ve managed to blend their classical backgrounds with current pop and alt-styled rock trends of today.
Check out the rest of the article here.
Here’s the full hyperlink if you’d like to share it: http://www.theaquarian.com/2011/12/07/shoreworld-double-breasted-mike-montrey-and-remembering-don-hill/
“Holiday Sparkle” will put a smile on your face and some fa la la’s in your holiday spirit. It’s the latest single from my band, double-breasted.
It’s available for $0.99 on the iTunes store right now!
Click here or on the image below to download a copy for yourself.
P.S. – Don’t forget to get in on the video contest for this song!
Soon, double-breasted will be releasing a new original holiday song called “Holiday Sparkle.”
Even though it will be available to purchase on iTunes, we want to give you a chance to get it for FREE. All you need to do is show us how you sparkle.
Don’t worry, we won’t make you dress up like an elf.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
Deadline: Sunday, December 11th
The Best Part: We will combine the best of your holiday sparkle into a music video for our new song, “Holiday Sparkle!”
It will be magical.
Even the LIRR can show some holiday sparkle. Why can’t we?
Last Saturday, I travelled south on the BQE, traversed two bridges to the NJ Turnpike, made a pit stop at Richard Stockton for car fuel and human fuel, and then headed west on the PA Turnpike. My final destination was the quaint little town of Malvern, PA, home to one of double-breasted’s top Kickstarter backers – Michele. She threw a soiree/living room concert and also invited her band, Victoria Spaeth and the Spaeth Cadets. In addition to the house concert, one of her rewards as a Kickstarter backer was to choose a cover song she’d like us to perform.
Thanks to the magic of YouTube, you can also enjoy her cover choice. Also, it’s her favorite song of all time. (No pressure, right?)
Dave Matthews Band’s, “Lie in Our Graves”
You can also watch the rest of our set, including one of my songs “Lullabye.”
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