The Perlich Post: Dave Alvin is taking The Third Mind on the road starting in Portland

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Dave Alvin is taking The Third Mind on the road starting in Portland

Dave Alvin, Michael Jerome and crew will be playing songs from The Third Mind "2" starting in Portland on January 11.

Here's the scoop on The Third Mind 2...

Featuring an all-star eclectic ensemble of like-minded musicians–Jesse Sykes (acoustic guitar, vocals); Dave Alvin (electric guitar); Victor Krummenacher (bass guitar/harmonium/mellotron); David Immerglück (guitar); and Michael Jerome (drums/percussion)– The Third Mind 2 reflects the band members varied musical histories with a “no safety parachute” recording approach using free-form studio techniques, no rehearsals, no preconceived arrangements, and recording spontaneous group improvisations live in studio.

The six-song set, which runs the length of three LP sides, showcases songs written in the 1960s including, “Groovin’ is Easy,” “Why Not Your Baby,” “Sally Go Round The Roses,” among others, and an original composition, “Tall Grass,” written by Jesse Sykes and Dave Alvin for the album. Available for pre-order on CD, Digital and LP formats, the fourth LP side features The Third Mind Mandala etching by Tony Fitzpatrick.

Produced by The Third Mind, the album was recorded by Will Golden at Sir Tiger Studio in Los Angeles, CA, mixed by Craig Parker Adams at Winslow Court Studios in Los Angeles, and mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering.

Get a copy of The Third Mind 2 via your platform of choice right here. Grab tickets while you can for the The Third Mind's show a Portland's Mississippi Studios on January 11th following clips of The Third Mind's performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.