TRASHCAN SINATRAS' JOHN DOUGLAS shares TOM WAITS' 'Johnsburgh, Illinois' ahead of new 'Still or Sparking?' EP
FOR FANS OF: Trashcan Sinatras, Mark Kozelek, Billy Bragg, Prefab Sprout, Withered Hand, Aztec Camera, Red House Painters
FOCUS TRACKS: Still or Sparking?, Across The Bridge Where Angels Dwell & Johnsburgh, Illinois
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'Still or Sparkling' EP https://johndouglas.bandcamp.com/album/still-or-sparkling-ep-2024
'Johnsburgh, Illinois' https://johndouglas.bandcamp.com/track/johnsburgh-illinois-tom-waits
'Still or Sparkling' single https://youtu.be/-TIW5dVCpsA
'John Douglas' debut album (2023) https://johndouglas.bandcamp.com/album/john-douglas-2023
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZXOR2nzUHiZQIfIYHLnk6
TOUR TICKETS www.songkick.com/artists/10241315-john-douglas
EARLIER VIDEOS
'Weightlifting' https://youtu.be/FDFwypH-nIM
'Apples & Oranges' video https://youtu.be/DCcXk4iUmU0
'I'm Not the Fella' https://youtu.be/qBZFbBa0alg
'I Just Want To Go Home' https://youtu.be/Fi7M96suf6A
'Lost' https://youtu.be/veTlfuHc1m4
Celebrated songsmith John Douglas, co-founder and guitarist of beloved Scottish music icons Trashcan Sinatras presents his new 4-track 'Still Or Sparkling EP', out November 8 via Reveal Records, having returned home after wrapped up his debut headline North American tour (with select shows involving fellow Trashcans Frank Reader and Paul Livingston).
In the home stretch to his EP, Douglas introduces his rendition of 'Johnsburgh, Illinois', noting that he had dreamed of finding a love so strong as that which inspired this Tom Waits classic and finally did upon meeting his wife Eddi Reader (of Fairground Attraction fame and a solo artist in her own right),
He earlier shared the lead single 'Still Or Sparkling?', evoking the early days of any relationship…. the getting to know each other phase, flirtatious and light, in which he also name-checks the unlikely trio of Shirley Collins, Annie Briggs and Michelangelo. John Douglas says, "This is a new song of new love… the fresh, early days. Inspired by a late night date with my future wife, spent listening to folk records, eating figs and getting to know each other."
A slight move away from his acoustic debut album while maintaining a natural 'no overdubs' approach, this EP involves contributions by some stellar musicians, including Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine (The Bible), Kevin Mcguire and Alan Kelly - all also part of Reader's band.
In 2023, John Douglas released his eponymous debut album via Reveal Records, recorded with renowned producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion). Other highlights of the year include a UK headlining tour, UK Top-40 charting of Trashcan Sinatras' reissued album 'Cake' (33 years since debuting), and a Trashcan Sinatras documentary, produced by award-winning journalist Ken Sweeney, featuring Douglas performing beloved Trashcans' songs.
Douglas also recently shared his version of 'Weightlifting' for the 20th anniversary of the milestone Trashcan Sinatras album with that name, preceded by videos for 'Oranges & Apples', 'I Just Want To Go Home', 'Lost', 'I'm Not The Fella', 'Always' and 'Leave Me Alone'.
As of November 8, the 'Still or Sparkling?' EP is available from fine online platforms, including Bandcamp, where it is now available to order.
CREDITS
John Douglas - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Finger Clicks
Eddi Reader - Backing Vocals
Alan Kelly - Accordion
Kevin McGuire - Double Bass
All footage filmed by Stephanie Gibson upstairs in Cathkin, South Lanarkshire and upstairs at The Doublet Bar, Kelvinbridge (Glasgow, Scotland)
Video edited by John Douglas.
John Douglas photos by Stephanie Gibson
Trashcan Sinatras photo by Chris Williams
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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