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(update - more music also on Doug's Facebook Page-http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1041631652&ref=profile)
Doug Gillard, guitarist, solo artist: for Guided By Voices, Richard Buckner, film soundtracks, Robert Pollard with Doug Gillard ("Speak Kindly..."), Lifeguards, Gem, Death Of Samantha, My Dad Is Dead, the Oranges Band (2008),more.
For comprehensive and chronological biography, see this Blog entry (above).
There are 2 new DG tracks on compilations currently out: "Musicians for Minneapolis" benefits victims and families of the I-35 bridge disaster, with 100% of the proceeds going to the aid fund. Besides Doug’s track, it features Calexico, Dick Dale, Fishbone, Howe Gelb, the great Mark Kozelek, Los Lobos, Sparklehorse, Rogue Wave, M. Ward, Lee Scratch Perry with George Clinton, Stray Cats, others. Musicians For Minneapolis Compilation Also, the compilation out on the Audio Eagle label is still available. "A Compilation Of Bands From Ohio" features Doug, The Black Keys and others. This is an Akron-based label, run by the Black Keys’ Pat Carney. You can get them here -- A Compilation Of Bands From Ohio
The film "101 Salvations" has been enjoying some success at festivals. Watch the trailer to the film, featuring some DG film music:
101 Salvations Trailer
Interview in HARP magazine- (Ween on the cover). Doug is interviewed about making the soundtrack to the film American Cannibal, which Kurt Loder, among other critics have pegged as best Documentary for '07.
Currently mixing new lp at Brooklyn's The Bunker Studio with engineer J. Davis . Recorded by Knoxville's Stewart Pack (gtr/bass/drms-Stewart Pack, bass on Emily Haines lp) and Scott Minor (engineer/drummer-Sparklehorse) engineering at Todd Kelley's Altamont Recording. Some recording at Charlotte's Sioux Sioux studios.
INTERVIEW ON STEVE EARLE'S RADIO SHOW ON AIR AMERICA RADIO, 10pm EST -- LISTEN STREAMING HERE,Steve Earle Show- OR TUNE IN TO XM RADIO, CHANNEL 167. SHOW MAY BE ARCHIVED FOR DOWNLOAD ON AIRAMERICA.COM. The directors of American Cannibal talk about the film, and play an awful lot of the music, and talk about Doug a bit as well. Download the Podcast here-- podcast .
News update: the documentary "AMERICAN CANNIBAL", which premiered at last year's Tribeca Film Festival played in theatres in select cities. Features a soundtrack by Doug Gillard with help from Kevin March.
It's a riveting look at reality tv, with interviews of reality stars, hosts and producers including Daily Show creator Lizz Winstead, Jonathan Murray, and former reality host John Lehr, one of the actors who play the Geico cavemen.
www.american-cannibal.com
See above blog for official Acme Pictures press release and a link to the Acme site and new promo trailer. Here is a quick trailer link:
American Cannibal Trailer
The films "101 SALVATIONS" and "DONNYBROOK" also feature music composed by Doug. They have been enjoying great reviews and festival screenings. See top friends below.
Watch the video for "Symbols, Signs" from the lp Salamander (click here).
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