Contraband Countryband CD Release Party!!!

Saturday, May 12, the Allegro Lounge, 6:30 pm

The Contraband Countryband is a collective project centered around the songs of Jared Nelson (who, yes, is me — but still, the third person). Recorded in a variety of times and spaces from November 2005 to 2006, this is the first “normal” record from 1/2 Ass Universe. The record veers from solo folk, to booming Crazy Horse-plods, elegant psychedelic trumpet bridges, upbeat Wilco-esque pop, campfire sing-alongs, screaming walls of noise, and anthemic rock. Produced by Dave Webb (Girth, Wah Wah Exit Wound) and featuring performances from Peijman Kouretchian (Girth, Secret Chiefs 3), Jordan Michelman (Patience Please), Chris Borgia (the Quit, the Tangents), Dash Pilcher (Sway), and Micheal van Bebber (2004 MACRO Composition/Theory Award and Honorarium).

The CD release party is being hosted by Jay Birkland, benevolent bartender of the University District’s Allegro Lounge and will feature a solo acoustic performance by Jared, a shred-guitar set by Joe Moore, and a performance by Beer Sandwich — 1/2 Ass Universe’s resident honest rock band (who perform on two tracks on the album, “Drinking with Jesus” and “ESB.”)

Early show!!! 6:30 p.m.!!! Come down and get your pre-funk on with live music. Free!!!

Contraband Countryband

“I’m Dressed as a Bullfighter on the Inside”

• Produced by Dave Webb
• Mixed by Michael van Bebber
• Mastered by Mell Dettmer
• All songs by Jared Nelson
• Jared — acoustic & electric guitars, bass, Casio SK-1
• Dave Webb — drums, electric guitar, recorders
• Michael van Bebber — trumpets, background vocals
• Peijman Kouretchian — drums
• Chris Borgia — bass
• Jordan Michelman — bass
• Dash Pilcher — background vocals, drums

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