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October 25, 2006
Hobo Jazz releases first official album
Local band Hobo Jazz will hold a CD release party 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Vault on Vine Street for the release of their first official CD, “Old Lester’s Speakeasy.�
The album has been a project for band members Matt Coleman, Marquis Howell and Joe Perez for the past four years.
The band originally wanted to release the album as a vinyl record, but settled for a CD. All fourteen tracks were recorded at various studios, including Howell’s own living room giving the album that “dusty record sound.�
According to Howell, the band’s first album is nothing different from what Hobo fans know and love.
“The first record was a replication of what we are,� he said. “We might throw in something different in the future, but this is pure Hobo Jazz.�
The album is half original music and half cover songs including Hobo classic, “Easy Chair.� At the CD release party, 50 copies of a limited edition version of the album will be available Hobo style.
Howell’s wife, Nicole, is also happy for the album’s release.
“Since I met him it’s been a major goal of his,� she said. “The songs I heard from the studio are amazing. I like how they sound old. They did a really good job.�
Nicole is also excited to finally have CDs and t-shirts to sell at shows.
Before the party, Hobo Jazz’s music will also be featured on KUCR 88.3 FM show “The Vinyl Hours,� with Tina Bold, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.
Hobo Jazz will also provide music for an art show 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Back to the Grind, 3537 University Ave., Riverside.
Information: www.myspace.com/hobojazz or www.hobojazz.com
Posted by Darcie Flansburg at October 25, 2006 10:26 AM