For Shame

Apparently none of you out there took my advice to go out and see American Music Club last night at Waiting Room. There were maybe 30 people there. It was really sad.

It was especially sad to see in a town (Omaha) that was musically put on the map by smart, dark, challenging singer/songwriters (a la Bright Eyes), that no one turned out to see one of the best in the business. The band was obviously upset and played a very brief 35 minute set. It was great while it lasted, but I doubt if AMC or Mark Eitzel will ever be back in town.

American Music Club TONIGHT at Waiting Room

One of the best bands in late 80s/early 90s alternative music, American Music Club, is back and playing tonight at Waiting Room. They took a nearly 10 year break from 1994-2003 and band leader, Mark Eitzel, had an impressive solo career. Eitzel decided to reform the band and signed with Merge Records (Spoon, Arcade Fire).

The band's two "reunion" albums are amazing, and add to the band's strong legacy. The newest, The Golden Age, was released a few months ago. You can listen to some of the songs on the band's MySpace page.

Opening the show are The Third Men and Brad Hoshaw. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Give this show a chance, you won't be disappointed.

New American Music Club CD in February

Merge Records has announced a release date for the next American Music Club CD, The Golden Age. It is scheduled for a February 18 release. Pitchfork has a track listing:

01 All My Love
02 The Victory Choir
03 The Decibels and the Little Pills
04 The Sleeping Beauty
05 The Stars
06 All the Lost Souls Welcome You to San Francisco
07 Who You Are
08 The Windows on the World
09 One Step Ahead
10 The Dance
11 I Know That's Not Really You
12 On My Way
13 The Grand Duchess of San Francisco