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With his debut singles having been championed by such taste making illuminati as Gilles Peterson, Mr Scruff and Jazzanova, Will Holland was quick to follow on these initial successes with a longplayer - The Fifth Exotic surfacing in 2001 to considerable acclaim. Like Tru Thoughts compadres Bonobo and Jon Kennedy, who went on to record for Ninja Tune and Grand Central respectively, Quantic took his inspiration from sleepy 1990s chill and his samples from an enviable collection of funk 45s. With his debut cementing a reputation as a deliverer of late night horizontal delights Apricot Morning, Holland's sophomore full length, built upon the achievements of its esteemed predecessor for something even more ambitious. This time around the work was less reliant on samples, clipping the stolen moments in favor of rippling with a live energy, undoubtedly a favourable side effect of his considerable touring experience with hotly tipped, 11-piece side project, the Quantic Soul Orchestra. As such plentiful strings found themselves rubbing against the hoots and parps of afro beat brass, loping percussion tasked with drawing these elements together into a cohesive whole. Some inspired instrumentals were further fleshed out by the wonderful vocal contributions of EQ, Bristolian hip hoppers Aspects and the majestic Alice Russell - who gave it up like Carleen Anderson on the slick "Search the Heavens". ~ Kingsley Marshall, All Music Guide
My Morning Jacket prep tour
After a stint opening for Pearl Jam and some Jim James solo dates, the Kentucky rockers will hit the road again to promote their double live album, Okonokos.
If you're looking to promote your new live album, what better way to do so than by heading out on the road?
My Morning Jacket live at the Fillmore earlier this year.
My Morning Jacket, who've earned a rep over the years as road warriors, have unveiled a new round of US tour dates in support of their double live album Okonokos, which hits stores September 26.
But being road warriors, the band has several dates to finish before they start their winter tour. They're currently touring in the opening slot for Pearl Jam in Europe, and frontman Jim James has a handful of solo dates lined up after that, including a performance at the Vegoose festival in Las Vegas around Halloween.
My Morning Jacket will kick off the US tour November 9 in Charleston, South Carolina and finish up in Boston December 2.
Okonokos was recorded live at the Fillmore in San Francisco earlier this year. It features 21 tracks and is available for preorder on the band's Web site. Those who preorder will get a free download of the live version of "Strangulation."
The live album is being accompanied by a concert film, which will screen in Boston, Seattle, Austin, San Diego, Philadelphia, San Francisco, New York, Denver, Nashville, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Louisville on October 30. The DVD version of the film hits stores October 31.
My Morning Jacket tour dates:
11/9 - Charleston, SC (Music Farm)
11/10 - Knoxville, TN (Tennessee Theater)
11/12 - Atlanta, GA (Tabernacle)
11/13 - Nashville, TN (Ryman Auditorium)
11/15 - New Orleans, LA (House of Blues)
11/16-17 - Dallas, TX (Gypsy Theater)
11/18 - Austin, TX (Stubb's)
11/20 - St. Louis, MO (Pageant)
11/21 - Milwaukee, WI (Riverside)
11/22 - Louisville, KY (Louisville Gardens)
11/24 - Chicago, IL (Riviera Theater)
11/25 - Indianapolis, IN (Clowes Hall)
11/27-28 - Washington, DC (9:30 Club)
11/30 - New York, NY (Roseland Ballroom)
12/1 - Philadelphia, PA (Electric Factory)
12/2 - Boston, MA (Avalon Ballroom)
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