Fest Reviews
Alex McMurray made a big impression at Jazz Fest
The Times PicayuneThe crowd that showed up for his Lagniappe Stage set -- in the high hundreds, at least -- caught him off guard. "I'm just not used to playing for so many people," he said. He should be.
New Alex McMurray Release! <br>How to be a Cannon Ball
NOLAFUgee Interview - 7 Questions with Alex McMurray
Local musician Alex McMurray, a NOLAFugees favorite, offers a brief glimpse into the professional grind, the state of the city, and why you shouldn't request "Rosy Fingered Dawn" at his shows.
1.) Do you sometimes feel, whether you want to or not, like an elder statesman in the local music scene?
Alex: No.
Read the rest of the article! (The answers get even better as the question roll on...)
NOLAFUgee Interview - 7 Questions with Alex McMurray
Local musician Alex McMurray, a NOLAFugees favorite, offers a brief glimpse into the professional grind, the state of the city, and why you shouldn't request "Rosy Fingered Dawn" at his shows. Do you sometimes feel, whether you want to or not, like an elder statesman in the local music scene? Alex: No.
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Theater of the Damned
New Diary Entry
Shanties, The Star Spangled Banner and New York
The Valparaiso Men's Chorus is back for a very special evening of sea shanties at the Saturn Bar this Friday March 6 at 10:00. If you have been a part of a shanty show at the Saturn, then you know how truly wild an experience it can be. If you haven't made it to one of these yet--don't be a shmuck! You'll wake up sore and hoarse, but with much more oxygen coursing through the veins. The Saturn is still located at 3067 St. Claude Ave. in America's own 9th ward
Now here's something for all you sports fans. I've been invited to sing the National Anthem as the Tulane Green Wave baseball team takes on the ...
New Diary Entry
We had a few much-needed weeks away for the holidays but hit the ground running. I've played just about every night since january 10 with no let up, and the calendar is full until mardi gras, pretty much. Which should be a great thing, but my promoter's muscles are a bit atrophied. The Tuesday happy hour thing with the Tom Paines is a lot of fun, but nobody comes out. Started up the Theater of the Damned again last night and no one showed up until almost 9:30, which is understandable because there was absolutely no promotion, nothing in the listings, nothing at all. I would send a mass text but I hate it when I get them and have no idea how to do it to begin with.
But there was a funny moment about ten after eight, while Bailee, Cindy and myself were sitting at the Saturn Bar watching "Hell's Kitchen" on tv, waiting for people to show up, when in walks this woman in a...
The Valparaiso Men's Chorus Show!
Alex Plays Jazzfest 2009!
Studied Rudeness CD's unearthed!
The archeology division of McMurray Media Enterprises has recently discovered what may be the last 10 copies of the original pressing of '007's Studied Rudeness' release. This may be the last chance to get this great disc if you don't already have it!
Recent News
-- New Alex McMurray cd currently in production & will be out this spring
-- The Tin Men are now playing every Wednesday from 7-9 at DBA
-- The Tom Paines (New Orleans' premier folk duo Alex McMurray & Jonathan Frielich) appearing every Tuesday at Circle Bar 6:30 to 8:30
-- Alex McMurray has been invited to play 40th annual Jazz Fest
-- Chazfest set to take place Wed april 29
-- Theater of the Damned reconvening Thurs. Jan. 29 8:00 at Saturn Bar and continuing through Mardi Gras
-- AM going to Dubai with Susan Cowsill & Russ Broussard 3/26 to 4/2
-- Tin Men at French Quarter Festival April 17. Sponsored by DBA where they will be that night
The usual apologies for not writing/promises to write more often, etc. I know there are a few of you who like to read the diary. I think that's great and that's the reason I like to spend at least a little time on it, and not just use it to channel sheer blather. I like for there to be some inspiration in the thing. Below are the scraps and shavings of several attempts to get the diary page going again. I have only a rough idea of when these were written or what frame of mind I was in, but it should give you an idea of how scattered my brain has been this past year
July?
If you were my neighbor you would be facing real madness by now. Whoever is running the railroad next door has either left a locomotive on the wrong part of the track or a switch is busted somewhere. The air is filled with the never ending din of clanging bells day and night. This goes on for days at a time....
Royal Fingerbowl Live Recording this Friday
Greetings!
The cards and letters keep pouring in, all demanding another Royal Fingerbowl show at One Eyed Jack's...
The Great Minds at TeamFinger have listened!
wetnapThis Friday night (Nov 14) come join Royal Fingerbowl for a night of Fingerbowl Music (a subset of twentieth-century western pop music not meant for dancing). And as an added bonus, you will be a part of HISTORY, as the performance will be recorded for eventual release as a CD. Get there early and get yourself a good spot up front. Enjoy some of the many cocktails available at this fine establishment, and get ready for the FUN!
Doors at nine, show starts at ten. One Eyed Jack's is located at 615 Toulouse St. between Royal and Chartres in the French Quarter. Their phone number is (504) 482-3133 and you can check them out online at www.myspace.com/oneeyedjacks
Thanks for reading this. Be one of the Proud Fourteen!
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Shows and Diary...
From a new diary entry...
...Now we are on the edge of winter and lots of stuff is looming on the horizon. The Fingerbowl is going to play again at One Eyed Jack's this Friday. The show will be recorded for possible release, granted that we remember the songs. There is always the threat of a new Tin Men cd, and the Valparaisos may just have to do another one as well. An outfit called the Threadheads has agreed to produce a cd for me doing my own songs (several other friends have shown their support as well), which will begin next week over at Piety. The Theater of the Damned continues over at the Saturn Thursday nights at 8 and the Tom Paines are still doing happy hour every tuesday at the Circle Bar. These are No Cover shows, so not much risk. Also look out for the Mama's Boy reunion show at One Eyed Jack's on Saturday Dec. 6
Royal Finger Bowl - Review of One Eyed Jacks Show
Royal Finger Bowl - Review of One Eyed Jacks Show
The room was sparked and sparkling and vibrating with 150 to 200 people(near the middle of the first set, McMurray thanked the 14 Fingerbowl fans for bringing a friend). What a great feeling, to be among so many people elated to be where they were and nowhere else.
Royal Fingerbowl Returns!
The members of Royal Fingerbowl Mach II (Alex McMurray, Carlo Nuccio, Matt Perrine, Bob Andrews) return for one special show.
Interview with Carl Nuccio on Royal Fingerbowl and the upcoming show on Nola.com
One Eyed Jacks is located just 2 blocks from Bourbon Street in the French Quarter at:
615 Toulouse Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
And just a friendly reminder - Alex procured a bunch of the back catalog from the old label
and is offering them for sale on this very website! Check out the Music Page
007 Drops New Disk - you only drop once!
007 release a new disk filled with rocksteady classics. Go to the music page to check out the new disk.
Disk are for sale online, buy one now mon.
007 are:
jeffrey clemens - sings, plays drums
alex mcmurray - sings, plays guitar
joe cabral - sings plass bass
jonathan freilich - plays guitar
Check out the 007 website for more info and music - www.007rocksteady.com
007 has a myspace too - www.myspace.com/007rocksteady