Our American Mystic takes over France

Attention, citizens of France. John Shannon has landed.

On Wednesday, the French vloggers of La Blogotheque debuted two “Concerts a Emporter” or “Take Away Shows” on their blog, featuring ObliqSound vocalist and guitarist John Shannon. The videographers of Blogotheque followed him through the streets of Venice this spring while he performed from his album American Mystic and captured “Somewhere” and “Falling Into All” on film. You can watch the videos here or by clicking the image above.

The next day, French music magazine Les Inrockuptibles also published a full page feature about John and his music. Pick up a copy if you’re in town, but you can see the online version here.

John is performing this weekend in Paris, Berlin and then coming back to his hometown of Pittsburgh in two weeks for a hometown release show on May 28. Come join us - venue and tourdates are here.

Til the next time, Paris, je t’aime!

Add comment May 16th, 2008

Travel Notes hits American shores…

We are pleased to announce that Alon Yavnai’s album Travel Notes is now in stores! The album is ObliqSound’s 10th release in our instrumental series and we couldn’t be prouder.

Travel Notes is now available nationwide in the USA and Canada, and worldwide on iTunes (with a digital exclusive bonus track). CD release in Europe and other territories is set for September.

Travel Notes is a musical diary of pianist Yavnai’s life as a touring musician with a multi-national upbringing, including influences from his culture from Israel, travels in Cape Verde, Angola, and Brazil. Melding solo piano with a trio combination featuring stand-out members Omer Avital on bass and oud and Jamey Haddad on percussion, the album is an intimate and personal songbook with international flavors.

Learn more about Travel Notes by clicking here for critics quotes, free download links and more.

Add comment May 13th, 2008