I am a Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter. I live with my girlfriend Emily Shick, who also sings in the band. The rest of the group includes Nathan Gonzalez, Philip D’Agostino and Rick Wise, all very dear friends of mine.
We will be releasing our first full length album this summer, “Deathcard,” recorded in Spring City at Hear the Ocean Studios by the always-patient Ken Keleman. The album is heavily inspired by loss, renewal and change. The music is folk-like; you’ll hear some things that remind you of Jeff Buckley, British bands, Ryan Adams, Wilco, etc. The album was put together in a very backwards way. I think things will improve from here on out.
This page contains three songs from “Deathcard.”
Cover Us is a delicate tune about the way someone can retreat after rejection. Joshua Britton provided the classical guitar on which the song was written.
Young Man is one of the more up-tempo songs, inspired by a dream where Bukowski is offering me advice and mocking me at the same time. You could say it’s a crowd favorite.
Philly Special could be referred to as a romp, I think. Go out some night and have too much to drink. The song will make perfect sense.
Look for the band this summer in bars, at Farmer’s Markets, and at weddings. We’ll be singing to and for you; you who are tired from the long day at work, you who struggle with love and ache from loss, you who just can’t get a break.
Hey, Im posting new videos today! New pictures too!
And TUESDAY July 14, the band will be filming a performance for the tv show at SAXON PUB! Be in the audience for the tv show 4:30 to 6!!!!!!!! Ruby Jane
Who: The Paige Capo What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik". When: Summer NAMM 2009 Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406. Why: Because you asked for it.
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio..not mastered and pretty close to finished mixing. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! Ruby Jane
David-You are very welcome(RE: your comment about playing some music at Fergie's)! Here's some past due thanks to you and the Mrs. for coming out and enduring.
And here is the acoustic performance once promised:
Saturday June 20 @the Witch
A solo and acoustic performance by Jim Trainer
at the Witch 1401 E Moyamensing Ave Philadelphia, PA 19147 10pm-12midnight (215) 462-1200 FREE
hey david, just dropping by. hoping i can make it out to blinkin lincoln--excellent lineup. i've really shifted gears musically lately. maybe some time in summer we could get together and play some music together. i think you'll like what i'm doing now.
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