Phil and Dave Alvin - Common Ground

[Tom 1960]

I had the opportunity to hear a track off this upcoming release the other day and it definitely sounds like something I'm interested in hearing. Release date is June 3, I believe. From all accounts this is first time in over 30 years the guys have recorded together. Heads up fellas.

[Eric]

Cool! The Blasters were in KC last Friday - was out of town and missed it. Heard it was a great show.

[mjzee]

The brothers are both on this, recorded in 2003:

[A Lark Ascending]

I love Dave Alvin's solo albums - great, deep-in-his-boots voice, fantastic, ragged, earthy playing. Especially keen on:

[BFrank]

Saw them a couple of times at SXSW in Austin in March. Definitely worth seeing if they come your way.

[disaac]

For those in the DC area, Phil and Dave will appear with their band, The Guilty Ones, at the Birchmere on 7/17 -- $29.50. There are still many bargains to be found in the world of live music!

[BFrank]

June 28, Great American Music Hall, SF - $22!