Mick Turner of Dirty Three fame (as well as Venom P. Stinger, Bonny Billy, Cat Power, Fungus Brains and more) releases his heavily textured and sophisticated new album, Don’t Tell the Driver, next week, November 19th, on Drag City Records. With indecipherable themes of wonder and disenchantment, the album is an inspired and focused collection of songs that lead to new realms without sacrificing the elements that have typified Mick’s best work of the past. As November 19thdraws near, Mick and Drag City are sharing the new video for album track, “The Bird Catcher,” directed by Cam Archer, photographed by Darren Lew and featuring Karen Black. Head over to Indiewire to read about how these four artists came to work together on this stunning piece, as well as Cam’s thoughts on working with Karen. Then, listen to the album in its entirety via The New York Times‘ “Press Play.”
WATCH MICK TURNER’S “THE BIRD CATCHER” VIDEO (DIR. CAM ARCHER, FEAT. KAREN BLACK) –
STREAM MICK TURNER’S DON’T TELL THE DRIVER VIA THE NEW YORK TIMES –
MICK TURNER TOUR DATES:
Tue. Nov. 12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room w/ Bill Callahan
Wed. Nov. 13 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace w/ Bill Callahan
Thu. Nov. 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Japan American Theater w/ Bill Callahan
Fri. Nov. 15 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Soho Restaurant & Music Club w/ Bill Callahan
Sat. Nov. 16 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall w/ Bill Callahan
Sun. Nov. 17 – San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel w/ Bill Callahan
Tue. Nov. 19 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater w/ Bill Callahan
Wed. Nov. 20 – Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s w/ Bill Callahan
Thu. Nov. 21 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom w/ Mono
Fri. Nov. 22 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge w/ Mono
Sat. Nov. 23 – Detroit, MI @ The Loving Touch w/ Mono
Sun. Nov. 24 – Chicago, IL @ Soccer Club Club (Art Show)
Sun. Dec. 1 – Pontins, Camber Sands, UK @ ATP Festival (End of An Era Pt. 2)
Don’t Tell the Driver pre-order – http://www.dragcity.com/products/dont-tell-the-driver
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