WINO & CONNY OCHS' Heavy Kingdom American Summer Tour Begins This Week

Following several massive tours of Europe, SCOTT "WINO" WEINRICH and CONNY OCHS are bringing their Heavy Kingdom tour to American soil, the tour set to embark this Saturday! Throughout this special trek the two artists will perform together playing their soulful, folk/rock collaborative LP Heavy Kingdom in its entirety and more each night. View the poster for the tour, clips of WINO and OCHS performing material from Heavy Kingdom live and more can be viewed below.

The entire Heavy Kingdom LP can be streamed via label home Exile On Mainstream AT THIS LOCATION.

The legacy of SCOTT “WINO” WEINRICH in the world of heavy music is indisputable and ever-evolving, and here he teams up with CONNY OCHS, a songwriter so pure and honest in his output that he seems to be the perfect partner for WEINRICH. The two met for the first time in 2010 when OCHS was supporting WINO on his acoustic solo tour promoting his acclaimed solo album, Adrift. Together the two wrote, performed and recorded an incredible set of soulful tunes as well as a Townes Van Zandt cover track, which would become their first collaborative album, Heavy Kingdom. The artwork contains drawings by both WEINRICH and OCHS, and follows the dedicated and deeply personal approach of the whole album.

WINO & CONNY OCHS U.S. Summer 2012 Heavy Kingdom tour:

8/04/2012 The Alternative Cafe - Seaside, CA

8/05/2012 The Vinyl Revolution - Monterey, CA

8/08/2012 The Satellite - Los Angeles, CA

8/09/2012 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco, CA

8/11/2012 Rotture - Portland, OR

8/12/2012 The Comet Tavern - Seattle, WA

8/13/2012 Burt's Tiki Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT

8/14/2012 Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO

8/15/2012 The Riot Room - Kansas City, MO

8/16/2012 Turf Club - Saint Paul, MN

8/17/2012 Ultra Lounge - Chicago, IL

8/18/2012 Now That's Class - Cleveland, OH

8/19/2012 Ace Of Cups - Columbus, OH

8/20/2012 31st Street Pub - Pittsburgh, PA

8/21/2012 Broadway Joe's - Buffalo, NY

8/22/2012 Saint Vitus Bar - Brooklyn, NY

8/23/2012 Great Scott - Allston, MA

8/24/2012 AS220 - Providence, RI

8/25/2012 North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA

8/26/2012 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA

8/27/2012 DIVEbar Raleigh - Raleigh, NC

8/28/2012 Golden West - Baltimore, MD

http://www.scottweinrich.com
http://www.connyochs.com
http://www.mainstreamrecords.de
http://www.myspace.com/exileonmainstream

STEVE VON TILL Streams Song From Townes Van Zandt Tribute

Songs Of Townes Van Zandt Out Now In North America

This week, the anticipated Songs Of Townes Van Zandt -- the three-way homage compilation album with contributions from SCOTT "WINO" WEINRICH, SCOTT KELLY and STEVE VON TILL -- is officially available via Neurot Recordings in North America. Bearing nine songs from iconic American singer/songwriter legend TOWNES VAN ZANDT, with WEINRICH, KELLY and VON TILL each contributing three of their most beloved, personal tales from one of their musical heroes, the album showcases these classic, harrowing pieces of Americana in a more modern, and extremely personal fashion.

In celebration of the album's release, today BrooklynVegan is streaming the VAN ZANDT anthem "Black Crow Blues," as recorded by STEVE VON TILL (Neurosis, Tribes of Neurot, Harvestman, etc.) AT THIS LOCATION.

Additionally, the Obelisk is streaming WEINRICH's cover of TVZ's "Nothing," RIGHT HERE, and SCOTT KELLY's rendition of "St. John The Gambler" is downloadable HERE.

After having performed material by Van Zandt solo and through various collaborations on stage over recent years, on solo releases and more, the aptly entitled Songs of Townes Van Zandt brings several songs each from STEVE VON TILL, SCOTT KELLY and WINO together in praise of his deep musical influence on them all. Through a personal contact of the artists, newly-formed label My Proud Mountain was founded specially in order to release this tribute, with Neurot Recordings handling the North American release of the album.

Songs Of Townes Van Zandt is available for purchase DIRECT FROM NEUROT.

http://www.neurotrecordings.com
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WINO & CONNY OCHS Announce Heavy Kingdom American Summer Tour

Following several massive tours of Europe, performing in countless clubs, galleries and shops across the entire continent for several months now, WINO and CONNY OCHS will bring their Heavy Kingdom tour to American soil this Summer!

With shows now confirmed in twenty-two cities across the U.S. this August, the two artists will perform together playing their soulful, folk/rock collaborative LP Heavy Kingdom in its entirety and more each night. View the poster for the tour, clips of WINO and OCHS performing material from Heavy Kingdom live and more can be viewed HERE  and below.

The entire Heavy Kingdom LP can be streamed via label home Exile On Mainstream AT THIS LOCATION.

The legacy of SCOTT “WINO” WEINRICH in the world of heavy music is indisputable and ever-evolving, and here he teams up with CONNY OCHS, a songwriter so pure and honest in his output that he seems to be the perfect partner for WEINRICH. The two met for the first time in 2010 when OCHS was supporting WINO on his acoustic solo tour promoting his acclaimed solo album, Adrift. Together the two wrote, performed and recorded an incredible set of soulful tunes as well as a Townes Van Zandt cover track, which would become their first collaborative album, Heavy Kingdom. The artwork contains drawings by both WEINRICH and OCHS, and follows the dedicated and deeply personal approach of the whole album.

WINO & CONNY OCHS U.S. Summer 2012 Heavy Kingdom tour:

8/04/2012 The Alternative Cafe - Seaside, CA

8/05/2012 The Vinyl Revolution - Monterey, CA

8/08/2012 The Satellite - Los Angeles, CA

8/09/2012 Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco, CA

8/11/2012 Rotture - Portland, OR

8/12/2012 The Comet Tavern - Seattle, WA

8/13/2012 Burt's Tiki Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT

8/14/2012 Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO

8/15/2012 The Riot Room - Kansas City, MO

8/16/2012 Turf Club - Saint Paul, MN

8/17/2012 Ultra Lounge - Chicago, IL

8/18/2012 Now That's Class - Cleveland, OH

8/19/2012 Ace Of Cups - Columbus, OH

8/20/2012 31st Street Pub - Pittsburgh, PA

8/21/2012 Broadway Joe's - Buffalo, NY

8/22/2012 Saint Vitus Bar - Brooklyn, NY

8/23/2012 Great Scott - Allston, MA

8/24/2012 AS220 - Providence, RI

8/25/2012 North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA

8/26/2012 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA

8/27/2012 DIVEbar Raleigh - Raleigh, NC

8/28/2012 Golden West - Baltimore, MD

http://www.scottweinrich.com
http://www.connyochs.com
http://www.mainstreamrecords.de
http://www.myspace.com/exileonmainstream

 

WINO: Track From Townes Van Zandt Tribute Released

As previously announced, this June Neurot Recordings will issue a special three-way split CD in tribute to late American folk music hero Townes Van Zandt in North America, the homage bearing contributions from SCOTT KELLY (Neurosis, Shrinebuilder, Tribes of Neurot, etc.), STEVE VON TILL (Neurosis, Tribes of Neurot, Harvestman, etc.) and SCOTT "WINO" WEINRICH (Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, The Hidden Hand, Shrinebuilder, etc.).

As part of their weekly "Wino Wednesday" installment series, today The Obelisk is hosting an exclusive stream of one of Weinrich's offerings from the Van Zandt homage, in the form of the record's seventh song, "Nothing," RIGHT HERE.

Also still available is Scott Kelly's rendition of "St. John The Gambler" downloadable HERE.

After having performed material by Van Zandt solo and through various collaborations on stage over recent years, on solo releases and more, the aptly entitled Songs of Townes Van Zandt brings several songs each from STEVE VON TILL, SCOTT KELLY and WINO together in praise of his deep musical influence on them all. Through a personal contact of the artists, newly-formed label My Proud Mountain was founded specially in order to release this tribute, with Neurot Recordings handling the North American release of the album on June 12th.

http://www.neurotrecordings.com
http://www.facebook.com/neurotrecordings
 

STEVE VON TILL, SCOTT KELLY & WINO Confirm Townes Van Zandt Tribute Album To See US Release Via Neurot In June

This June Neurot Recordings will issue a special three-way split CD in tribute to late American folk music hero Townes Van Zandt, bearing contributions from SCOTT KELLY(Neurosis, Shrinebuilder, Tribes of Neurot, solo artist, etc.), STEVE VON TILL (Neurosis, Tribes of Neurot, Harvestman, solo artist, etc.) and SCOTT "WINO" WEINRICH (Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, The Hidden Hand, Shrinebuilder, solo artist, etc.).

After having performed material by Van Zandt solo and through various collaborations on stage over recent years, on solo releases and on random live collaborations, the aptly entitled Songs of Townes Van Zandt brings several songs each from  KELLY, VON TILL and WEINRICH together in praise of his deep musical influence on them all. Through a personal contact of the artists, newly-formed label My Proud Mountain was founded specially in order to release this tribute, with Neurot Recordings handling the North American release of the album on June 12th.

Download Scott Kelly's rendition of "St. John The Gambler" for free RIGHT HERE.

Songs of Townes Van Zandt Track Listing:
1. If I Needed You [Steve Von Till]
2. St. John The Gambler [Scott Kelly]
3. Black Crow Blues [Steve Von Till]
4. Lungs [Scott Kelly]
5. Rake [Wino]
6. The Snake Song [Steve Von Till]
7. Nothing [Wino]
8. Tecumseh Valley [Scott Kelly]
9. A Song For [Wino]

Townes Van Zandt never reached significant fame during his lifetime.  Although highly respected by his peers and other songwriters, the mood and atmosphere of his music, coupled with his sometimes dark and sarcastic nature, was not suitable for the commercial country-industry of Nashville. Van Zandt’s songs did, however, reach popularity in his day, through artists such as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Emmylou Harris. Within his circle of outsider singer-songwriters, he was adored, though ultimately it would be depression and alcoholism that would overshadow his life. Townes’ friend, singer Steve Earle, has been quoted as saying, “Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I’ll stand on Bob Dylan’s coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that.” After Townes’ death in 1997, the fact that artists as diverse as Robert Plant, Mudhoney, Norah Jones, Lyle Lovett, and Bob Dylan himself have kept his songs alive and vital, is a testament to the influence and impact of his music.  

So now do STEVE VON TILL, SCOTT KELLY and WINO stand and sing his tribute, each focusing on the essence of Van Zandt’s music and lyrics in his own personal way.  The result is a great homage, whose intensity lies in fragility and elementary human truths.  Townes Van Zandt’s broken-hearted love songs and gloom-ridden tales are most deserving of this tribute and praise.

Stated SCOTT KELLY “Townes Van Zandt's music has had a profound effect on me as a man and as a musician. I discovered his songs 13 years ago at the same time as I had already began following a new path for myself as musician, seeking to express myself through a more direct, stripped down acoustic approach. Townes Van Zandts music is not only brutally honest, he has an ability to paint a picture with his words that is so far beyond the reach and depth of anyone else I have heard to this day. I am honored to be a part of this record and get the opportunity to bring his music to people who are fans of what I have been doing, and I am humbled to be in the presence of my two brothers Steve Von Till and Wino."

Steve Von Till added: “To be able to honor the music of Townes Van Zandt with this project is a true gift. His songs have had a profound influence on me as a songwriter and have been a constant sonic companion since first hearing them.  Sharing this tribute with Wino and Scott Kelly, both of whom I admire as human beings and fellow travelers on this journey of songcraft makes it even that much more important to me. I hope that it may bring the soul purifying, down to earth truths of Townes to others who may not have discovered him yet, and that those who already recognize his contribution to the world will appreciate this small offering.“

And affirmed Wino: “Circumstance and adventure lead me down the road of playing and writing solely  on the acoustic guitar. Born And Raised on CSN, Neil Young amongst others I still ignored the Americana folk scene. Until Kenny Wagner turned me on to Townes Van Zant. I was still absorbing listening to Scott and Steves various renditions of his songs when Mr. Connie Ochs gave me Abnormal. It was this that crystallized my endearment to this music; this man, this story, this passion and emotion that has enriched our lives. So I am proud to be a part of this tribute.”

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WINO n´ CONNY OCHS: Full Collaborative Album Now Streaming

Renowned Dutch radio station VPRO 3voor12 -- known for being streaming the full Roadburn Festival lineup each year -- is now streaming WINO & CONNY OCHS' album Heavy Kingdom in its entirety, RIGHT HERE.

The legacy of SCOTT “WINO” WEINRICH in the world of heavy music is indisputable and ever evolving, and here he teams up withCONNY OCHS, a songwriter so pure and honest in his output that he seems to be the perfect partner for the straightforwardWEINRICH. The two met for the first time in 2010 when OCHS was supporting WINO on his acoustic solo tour promoting his acclaimed solo album, Adrift.

Through music they discovered a very similar approach to life and art, and a shared wisdom in creating music. It really seemed like two souls becoming one after they got to know each other. Together the two wrote, performed and recorded an incredible set of soulful tunes that speak for themselves, as well as a Townes Van Zandt cover. The artwork contains drawings by both WEINRICH and OCHS, and follows the dedicated and deeply personal approach of the whole album.

European fans can catch the two artists performing together throughout all of March and most of April on their massive tour in support ofHeavy Kingdom. Stay up to date with the full tour itinerary here, and watch for more tour updates throughout 2012.

http://www.scottweinrich.com

http://www.connyochs.com

http://www.mainstreamrecords.de

http://www.myspace.com/exileonmainstream

WINO & CONNY OCHS: Track From Collaborative Album Premieres Via The Obelisk

Today music fans across the globe can get their first listen to some of the anticipated forthcoming collaborative album from WINO & CONNY OCHS. Entitled Heavy Kingdom, the LP is confirmed for North American release via Exile On Mainstream Records on March 13th.

The folks at The Obelisk are hosting the title track to the Heavy Kingdom LP, as part of the site's weekly installment of "Wino Wednesday." The anthem perfectly displays the folk-inspired acoustic rock magic that takes place when these two seasoned musicians coalesce their talents. Get down with WINO & CONNY OCHS' "Heavy Kingdom" RIGHT HERE.

WINO & CONNY OCHS have also confirmed their first full tour in support of Heavy Kingdom, set tfor performances across Europe for all of March and through mid-April. More dates are still being confirmed; catch the confirmed itinerary and watch for more updates over the coming weeks at Exile on Mainstream's website.

The legacy of SCOTT “WINO” WEINRICH in the world of heavy music is indisputable and ever evolving, and here he teams up with CONNY OCHS, a songwriter so pure and honest in his output that he seems to be the perfect partner for the straightforward WEINRICH. The two met for the first time in 2010 when OCHS was supporting WINO on his acoustic solo tour promoting his acclaimed solo album, Adrift.

Through music they discovered a very similar approach to life and art, and a shared wisdom in creating music. It really seemed like two souls becoming one after they got to know each other. Together the two wrote, performed and recorded an incredible set of soulful tunes that speak for themselves, as well as a Townes Van Zandt cover. The artwork contains drawings by both WEINRICH and OCHS, and follows the dedicated and deeply personal approach of the whole album.

Heavy Kingdom Track Listing:

1. Somewhere Nowhere

2. Heavy Kingdom

3. Dust

4. Vultures By The Vines

5. Dark Ravine

6. Traces Of Blood

7. Heavy Kingdom Jam

8. Highway Kind

9. Dead Yesterday

10. Here Comes The Siren

11. Labour Of Love

http://www.scottweinrich.com
http://www.connyochs.comhttp://www.mainstreamrecords.de

http://www.myspace.com/ exileonmainstream 

WINO & CONNY OCHS Collaboration Complete; Album To See Early 2012 Release

The folks at Germany’s avant-rock source Exile On Mainstream Records are thrilled to report that the final master for Heavy Kingdom, the anticipated collaborative album by WINO and CONNY OCHS has arrived at label headquarters, and the final details on the album’s release are being finalized.

The legacy of Scott “Wino” Weinrich in the world of heavy music is indisputable and ever evolving, and here he teams up with Conny Ochs, a songwriter so pure and honest in his output that he seems to be the perfect partner for the straightforward Weinrich. The two met for the first time in 2010 when Conny was supporting Wino on his acoustic solo tour promoting his acclaimed solo album, Adrift. Through music they discovered a very similar approach to life and art, and a shared wisdom in creating music. It really seemed like two souls becoming one after they got to know each other. Together the two wrote, performed and recorded an incredible set of soulful tunes that speak for themselves, as well as a Townes Van Zandt cover. The artwork contains drawings by both Weinrich and Ochs, and follows the dedicated and deeply personal approach of the whole album. View the cover art for Heavy Kingdom here.

Heavy Kingdom Track Listing:

1. Somewhere Nowhere

2. Heavy Kingdom

3. Dust

4. Vultures By The Vines

5. Dark Ravine

6. Traces Of Blood

7. Heavy Kingdom Jam

8. Highway Kind

9. Dead Yesterday

10. Here Comes The Siren

11. Labour Of Love

Heavy Kingdom will be released throughout Europe on January 27th, 2012 and in North America sometime in March, a final release date to be confirmed in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned for tracks from the record to be released in the near future, as well as the details on a month-long European tour being finalized for March and April.

http://www.scottweinrich.com

http://www.connyochs.com

http://www.exileonmainstream.de

WINO Acoustic Performance In LA This Saturday

The legendary Scott Wino Weinrich will be performing a solo acoustic set this Saturday, January 15th at Volcom's store in Los Angeles! At this special one-off performance, Wino will be performing tracks from his first ever collection of acoustic anthems on his new solo album Adrift. The show in LA is FREE to the public, but those attending are to RSVP at Wino's new website:http://www.scottweinrich.com/

 

As previously announced, Wino will also hit the road this February on a short acoustic tour with longtime friend and Shrinebuilder band mate Scott Kelly of Neurosis. Sponsored by BrooklynVegan, the tour will venture through California, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland and New York, showcasing both legendary artists in solo, acoustic mode.

 

Wino/Scott Kelly February 2011 Tour:

2/05/2011 Viper Room - Hollywood, CA

2/07/2011 Casbah - San Diego, CA

2/08/2011 Emo's - Austin, TX

2/09/2011 Abbey Pub - Chicago, IL

2/10/2011 Great Scott - Allston, MA

2/11/2011 Sonar - Baltimore, MD w/ Darsombra

2/12/2011 Mercury Lounge - New York, NY w/ Man's Gin

Adrift is set for North American release on respected German label Exile On Mainstream Records March 8th, 2011, the label now distributed domestically by E1 Entertainment. A limited edition vinyl version of the album featuring extended liner notes and more is to be released in the U.S. on January 18th by Volcom Entertainment.

 

http://www.scottweinrich.com

http://www.mainstreamrecords.de

http://www.myspace.com/exileonmainstream

WINO: Solo Acoustic Album Details And U.S. Tour With Scott Kelly Announced

We don't need to rave about the well-known legacy of the man who is Scott Weinrich, better known as Wino. With dozens of albums released throughout his time spent in The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Shine, Spirit Caravan, The Hidden Hand, Shrinebuilder, Dave Grohl's Probot project and much more since the late '70s, his mammoth and varied resume spans nearly three full decades, essentially set him up as a purveyor and forerunner of the entire genre we now call doom rock. A true legend; this is Wino. But, with the release of the humble but legendary musician's new solo album, Adrift, a side of the man that most haven't heard is being uncovered for the first time.

Answering the call from his friends and supporters to record an acoustic solo album following the sudden and tragic passing of friend and bandmate Jon Blank, who appeared on Wino's first "solo release" Punctuated Equilibrium album in 2009, he set to work on his most personal and powerful recording to date. Adrift is a revealing alternative view of this underground legend’s personality and history. Stripped down to the bare minimum — just his voice and his guitar — the songs on Adriftfollow classic American songwriting ideals offering a compelling mixture of emotion and storytelling.

Wino is a man on his own in a boat without sails. He’s fighting against tides and storms, enjoying the moments of bright sunshine; bound to the will of something external — the wind, destiny and the drift. Easily his most heartfelt and personal material to be recorded to date, the twelve tracks onAdrift help elevate this already iconic musician to a new level of storytelling, setting Wino up to fall right in line with greats like Johnny Cash, Woodie Guthrie, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and other classic American songwriters.

Adrift Track Listing:

01. Adrift

02. I Don't Care

03. Hold On Love

04. Mala Suerte

05. Old And Alone

06. Iron Horse/Born To Lose

07. Suzanes Song

08. DBear

09. Whatever

10. Shot In The Head

11. O.B.E.

12. Green Speed

Adrift is set for official release on respected German label Exile On Mainstream Records March 8th, 2011 in North America, the label now distributed domestically by E1 Entertainment. A limited edition vinyl version of the album featuring extended liner notes and more is to be released in the U.S. on January 18th by Volcom Entertainment.

Wino will hit the road stateside this February on a short acoustic tour, rocking alongside longtime friend, and also Shrinebuilder bandmate, Scott Kelly (Neurosis). The tour will be in support of the upcoming split 7" between Wino and Kelly, to be released early in the year by Volcom, as well as the Adrift album. Sponsored by BrooklynVegan, the tour will venture through California, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland and New York, showcasing both legendary artists each in solo, acoustic mode.

Wino/Scott Kelly February 2011 Tour:

2/05/11 Viper Room - Hollywood, CA

2/07/11 Casbah - San Diego, CA

2/08/11 Emo's - Austin, TX

2/09/11 Abbey Pub - Chicago, IL

2/10/11 Great Scott - Allston, MA

2/11/11 Sonar - Baltimore, MD

2/12/11 Mercury Lounge - New York, NY

http://www.scottweinrich.com [new site coming soon]

http://www.mainstreamrecords.de

http://www.myspace.com/exileonmainstream

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