David Vandervelde serves to remind us that the truest, most primal and addictive properties of rock n' roll are ageless. This Chicagoan started recording this debut full-length at age 19 yet shows the maturity and swagger of a man much longer in the tooth.
The Moonstation House Band album captures the highlights from Vandervelde's two year immersion in Jay Bennett's Clubhouse - as Vandervelde refers to the studio in Chicago - where he isolated himself to record this record virtually on his own, using the former Wilco multi-instrumentalist's studio as a big toy instrument. He enjoyed access to much of the same gear as used on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and Being There. Self-taught on guitar, drums, bass, piano, synth and other studio tools, the listener can hear that Vandervelde is an adventurous artist, who embraces classic rock songwriting and whose spirit is just banging at the door to get unleashed.
Vandervelde worked with award-winning string arranger David Campbell and engineer Steve Churchyard for three songs, Corduroy Blues, Wisdom From a Tree, and Moonlight Instrumental.
Selections:
1. Nothin' No
2. Jacket
3. Feet of a Liar
4. Corduroy Blues
5. Wisdom From a Tree
6. Can't See Your Face No More
7. Murder in Michigan
8. Moonlight Instrumental
The Moonstation House Band album captures the highlights from Vandervelde's two year immersion in Jay Bennett's Clubhouse - as Vandervelde refers to the studio in Chicago - where he isolated himself to record this record virtually on his own, using the former Wilco multi-instrumentalist's studio as a big toy instrument. He enjoyed access to much of the same gear as used on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and Being There. Self-taught on guitar, drums, bass, piano, synth and other studio tools, the listener can hear that Vandervelde is an adventurous artist, who embraces classic rock songwriting and whose spirit is just banging at the door to get unleashed.
Vandervelde worked with award-winning string arranger David Campbell and engineer Steve Churchyard for three songs, Corduroy Blues, Wisdom From a Tree, and Moonlight Instrumental.
Selections:
1. Nothin' No
2. Jacket
3. Feet of a Liar
4. Corduroy Blues
5. Wisdom From a Tree
6. Can't See Your Face No More
7. Murder in Michigan
8. Moonlight Instrumental