THIS IS A FAN BASED SITE...not Archer Prewitt's actual Myspace.
Biography from Billions.com:
Archer Prewitt, guitarist for the Sea and Cake and formerly of the Coctails, has released three albums and an EP under his own name. Recorded in Chicago by Jeremy Lemos and Mark Greenberg at Semaphore Recordings and Mayfair, respectively, Wilderness is Prewitt's fourth full-length release. Most of the vocals were recorded at Prewitt's home and the album was mixed by Ken Sluiter. Prewitt's band consists of Mark Greenberg (bass, vibes, mellotron, stylophone, bells, piano, organ), Max Crawford (piano, mellotron, synthesizer, organ, trumpet) and Chris Manfrin (drums). Joining the core are special guests Susan Vøelz (violin), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Richard Parenti (saxophone), Nick Broste (trombone) and Ken Champion (pedal steel).
Prewitt's guitar work is integral to the sound of his other band, The Sea and Cake, as it is for his solo work. However, here on his own, Prewitt manages to find an entirely different tone and timbre. Compared to his previous releases, the songs on Wilderness are primarily spare with more focused and refined arrangements. These leaner settings highlight Archer's vocals and more personal lyrics. "O, KY" addresses the loss of Prewitt's father, "No More" and "Way Of The Sun" reveal bleak post-9/11 melancholy, "Go Away" seems like a swan song, and a number of the others continue with Prewitt's love affair with love affairs - the good and the bad.
The nymph-like siren gazing from the cover of Wilderness is a pencil drawing by Archer. He describes her as being an incorruptible innocent; an omniscient "child of nature". This fantastical female ties in with the idea present in many of his lyrics ? championing love above all else, even in life's darkest time.
Prewitt's art does not end there; in fact, he is quite an accomplished visual artist. The third issue of his Sof Boy comic was released in July by Drawn & Quarterly. The character has been licensed in Japan by Press Pop Gallery where they make Sof Boy dolls, rings, carry-bags and other assorted collector's items. In addition to his comic work, Archer is a regular illustrator for the Chicago Reader and various periodicals. He has been included in the most recent McSweeney's comic collection, edited by Chris Ware, and is part of the traveling comics show, "Raw, Boiled and Cooked". Prewitt has had two gallery exhibitions of his original drawings and prints in the last year, and has a two-man show opening in Chicago this November with poster artist Jay Ryan.
Archer Prewitt's well-crafted and self-produced songs will stand the test of time. Wilderness is an album that gains appreciation with repeated listening. We hope you enjoy these classic folk/pop offerings.
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HUGE NEWS 420 FANS!!! 2007 AMERICAN MARIJUANA MUSIC AWARDS CONCERT 13 OCTOBER 2007, MCCARREN POOL BROOKLYN!
AMMA WINNERS ANNOUNCED PLUS LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM PATO BANTON, MARLON ASHER, HERBAL NATION, MUCK STICKY, THE INDIVIDUALS, T.H.C- TRUE HIGH CLASS, RICH HARDESTY, BAZIALINI, SUPERDUDE AND MORE! HOSTED BY PAUL BULLOCK, STEVE BLOOM, DR JAY 420 AND SAVANNAH 420 - IT'S A 420 FESTIVAL!!!
ALL POT HEAD, BUDDA SMOKING, 420 LOVERS WHO LIKE GREAT MUSIC - THIS IS A DAY TO REMEMBER!!!
Hi Archer, very pleased, thanks. I saw you in Paris couple years ago. You were playing with old Sam. When are you coming back?!
You songs make me shiver.
Greetings from Paris!
ATTENTION TO ALL MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES. IF YOU CARE TO KNOW. YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED FOR MY NEXT BIG SHOW.
I AM PLAYING SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH. AT 8:30 PM.
AT THE RIVER CLUB IN JOLIET. $5 COVER, 21 AND OLDER SHOW. 2 FULL SETS. LOCATED AT 724 RAILROAD STREET. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. 60436. IF I CAN GET ALOT OF PEOPLE, IT CAN TURN INTO A REGULAR GIG FOR ME. SO IF YOU CAN POSSIBLY MAKE IT OUT, IT WOULD MEAN ALOT TO ME. ALSO I'VE BEEN TAKING SOME CRITICISM FOR SENDING OUT THESE INVITATIONS AND I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT IT IS NOT INTENTED TO BOTHER ANYONE. I APOLOGIZE IF IT DOES. BUT THIS IS MY MEDIUM FOR GETTING MY MUSIC OUT THERE. I AM AN UP AND COMING MUSICIAN AND NEED TO KEEP MY FANS POSTED. SO IF IT BOTHERS YOU, JUST SIMPLY DELETE THE COMMENT. BUT IF YOU SUPPORT ME, AND MY MUSIC, AND CARE ABOUT YOUR FRIEND, THEN IT SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT I HAVE BEEN RECIEVING. MY MUSIC MEANS SO MUCH MORE TO ME WITH YOU.
OM MANI PEDME HUM,
MATTHEW SEMENIC
Big and exciting news to all my friends! New songs on my page and you can now download The Echo System songs for only a buck! Directly on my myspace page! Your support is needed and always appreciated! More songs will be available soon for download, as I get them down to quality recordings. You are also invited to see me perform live next weekend. There are two oppuritunuties:
Friday, March 9th. 8pm
Espresso Cup 1455 w. Lake st. Addison, IL 60101
(630)424-1910. No cover charge.Tips accepted.
It's a full feature set approx. an hour and a half.
Saturday, March 10th 7:15pm
The Fat Bean 2959 Artesian rd. Naperville, IL 60564
(630)922-9821. $6 cover charge.
Matthew Semenic (7:45-8:15)
The Hoodoos (8:30-9:00)
Tony Sorrentino (9:15-9:45)
The Left Field Champs(10:00-10:30)
I'm playing again this Wednesday, February 21st. 9pm. At North Beach, Downers Grove. Located at 1211 Butterfield Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60515. (630)434-1290. 21 and older show. $5 Cover charge. Just east of I-355, next to Hooter's. I appreciate all the Love and Support. Hope to see you there!
HI Archer Prewitt,
I WILL BE PLAYING LIVE AT ASHBARY COFFEE HOUSE THIS FRIDAY, FEB 16TH. MARK YOUR CALENDER! IT STARTS AT 8PM, I GO ON AT 9PM. LOCATED AT 8695 S. ARCHER AVE. WILLOW SPRINGS, IL 60480. CORNER OF ARCHER AND WILLOW SPRINGS RD. A GOOD TIME TO BE HAD! I WILL BE PLAYING FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF!
(708)839-6963. ALL AGES SHOW. $4 COVER CHARGE.
MATTHEW SEMENIC LIVE AT ASHBARY'S COFFEE HOUSE FRIDAY FEB 16TH. MARK YOUR CALENDERS! STARTS AT 8PM, I GO ON AT 9PM. LOCATED AT 8695 S. ARCHER AVE. WILLOW SPRINGS, IL 60480
(708)352-0739. ALL AGES SHOW. $4 COVER CHARGE.
MATTHEW SEMENIC LIVE AT ASHBARY'S COFFEE HOUSE FRIDAY FEB 16TH. MARK YOUR CALENDERS! STARTS AT 8PM, I GO ON AT 9PM. LOCATED AT 8695 S. ARCHER AVE. WILLOW SPRINGS, IL 60480
(708)352-0739. ALL AGES SHOW. $4 COVER CHARGE.
