Oh my god, the old glue factory is awash in flames! That old building has been unoccupied for years, but we all know that’s where the town’s stray kittens live! Who will save the kittens? They may not be in the family of man, but they make up for it in sheer adorableness. Will none among us sacrifice to save these defenseless creatures? Wait! A shadowy figure is running into the blaze. It’s that mysterious drifter, the one we’ve all looked upon with scowls and suspicious eyes. Look! He’s emerging from the inferno, arms full of fuzzy kittens! The fire has burned off his shadowy hood, revealing his face and it’s…
Chilly Gonzales! Who knew this figure of intrigue was none other than the Renaissance man who plays piano for Guiness-winning lengths of time, collaborates with the likes of Andrew W.K. and Jamie Lidell, and produces records of the stars, i.e. Feist and Peaches? How could we have known? But, oh, if only we could have known! Now, this heroic man is addressing the crowd. Come, let’s get closer, find out what he has to say.
“Hi, folks. It’s me, Chilly Gonzales. Check out these kittens, they’re pretty cute. Bummer about the building, though. Anyhoo, I’m going on a North American tour this spring. Please check me out. By the way, I also just put out a Minimix for Annie Mac’s show on BBC Radio 1. Get out a notepad and write down this web address: http://girlieaction.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d59aca4aeedaab429816159e&id=a2c7ad14d5&e=bdedc261fe.”
Moving words from a true poet. In tribute to this man and his great deeds, I shall surely go to these shows. Wait! He’s speaking again. What shall he impart to us now?
“Oh, yeah, forgot to mention. I’ll be putting out Solo Piano II later this year. Don’t know when, but Arts & Crafts will put it out. See ya later!”
Beautiful. I may cry.
Chilly Gonzales:
04.06.12 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Forever Cemetery
04.07.12 - San Francisco, CA - Hotel Utah (2 Shows)
04.09.12 - Portland, OR - Alberta Rose Theater
04.10.12 - Seattle, WA - Triple Door
04.11.12 - Vancouver, BC - Rio Theatre
04.16.12 - Montreal, QC - Rialto Theater
04.17.12 - Toronto, ON - Glenn Gould Studio
04.18.12 - Cambridge, MA - Regatta Bar at Charles Hotel
04.20.12 - Brooklyn, NY - The Bell House
04.21.12 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
• Chilly Gonzales: http://chillygonzales.com
• Arts & Crafts: http://www.arts-crafts.ca
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