New Jim James E.P. and All-Star Folk Album In The Works
Jim James (Greek Theatre – 9/21/2008 – Photo Rollo & Grady)
[Via Michael D. Ayers of Billboard Magazine]
“Although roots-rock act My Morning Jacket are enjoying some much needed downtime after a big 2008, frontman Jim James isn’t resting. For his first official solo outing, James will debut a George Harrison tribute EP entitled “Tribute To” under the name “Yim Yames” on August 4. The six song set is due on ATO and was recorded a few days after Harrison passed away in 2001. James takes on four of Harrison’s tracks from “All Things Must Pass” and two tunes that he penned with the Beatles: “Long, Long, Long” and “Love You To.”
The set is said to evoke a “raw, minimalist feel” with James utilizing just his voice and an acoustic guitar. James refers to Harrison as “a prime example of the healing power of music” in the liner notes.
Also slated is an album with indie folk rockers Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward, under the tongue-in-cheek moniker “Monsters of Folk.” The fifteen song, self-titled set is due September 22 on Shangri-La Music. The four have shared stages dating back to 2004 when they embarked on a tour together that was later referred to by the musicians and crew as the “Monsters of Folk.” The studio recording efforts have taken place over the last two years with all four members playing every instrument featured on the recording.” Continue reading story @ Billboard.com
More info on the Yim Yames Project
MP3: My Morning Jacket – Behind That Locked Door (George Harrison Cover)
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