Josh Bicknell

CD Release Recap

josh — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:25 +0000

What a night!

A huge thank you to everyone who came to the double-breasted CD Release show this past Saturday. The place was packed. I took this pic from my vantage point behind my drums just before we started to play.

Here’s a photo of the setlist.

As you can see, we had a few friends there to perform with us. We had Uton, Chris, and Jodie in the choir, Amelia on violin, and Ken on timpani. Here’s a picture of the whole crew.

Photo courtesy of Susan P. via Facebook.

And here’s a photo of Ardith, Kristy, and I at the end of the night.

Photo courtesy of my sister, Amanda via iPhone.

Once again, thanks so much to everyone who made it out to the show to celebrate the release of our new CD, Suit Yourself!

For those who couldn’t make it, you can purchase the CD or MP3s at CD Baby right here.

Enjoy!

Featured Artist on CD Baby

josh — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:26:20 +0000

I’m happy to wake up this morning and see double-breasted featured on the New Arrivals page of the CD Baby website!

Order yourself a copy of the new CD, Suit Yourself, right here.

Suit Yourself Saturday

josh — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:10 +0000

Please join me on Saturday, February 11th for the release of double-breasted’s new CD, Suit Yourself.

Shayfer James will perform.
We will perform with a mini-orchestra and choir.
It will be epic indeed.

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

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Art House Productions Show

josh — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:29:42 +0000

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.

Friday in Jersey City

josh — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:25:21 +0000

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

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A Shift from “The Man” to “The Fan”

josh — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:31 +0000

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.

Suit Yourself. February 11th.

josh — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:30:45 +0000

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.

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At the request of a few. Enjoyed by many.

josh — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:13 +0000

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

http://youtu.be/k4jgzdu9HEM

Roxanne and Bob’s request: “Clocks” by Coldplay

http://youtu.be/e4OVJ_ydWTQ

Baratier’s request: “Napolean” by Ani Difranco

http://youtu.be/4JvsgwIVHSI