Nathan Wade Music

Welcome to 2009! Since the impending Apocalypse did not ring in the new year, Nathan Wade & The Dark Pioneers will now be able to play at The Tractor Tavern on January 18th. Everybody wins!

SUNDAY, January 18th @ 8:00pm
The Tractor Tavern (21+/$6)
5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
w/Painted Hills and Whiting Tennis

It was back in June of 2007 when The Dark Pioneers made their official live debut on the Tractor stage and they are truly excited to return to their roots (so to speak). With a $6 cover charge and the following Monday a holiday, it would be hard to resist a night like this.  And note: The Dark Pioneers start right at 8:00pm, so don’t be late.

Yours ’til Armageddon,
The Doomsday Committee

UPDATE (12/20/2008, 6:50pm):  Nathan Wade & The Dark Pioneers have pulled out of tonight’s Comet show due to BLIZZARD-OCALYPSE 2008. No word from the venue regarding closure or cancellation as of yet.

UPDATED UPDATE (12/20/2008, 8:11pm): This show is officially cancelled!

Saturday, Dec. 20th @ 9:00pm
The Comet Tavern (21+/$7)
922 E Pike St, Seattle, WA

If you were looking forward to the show, take heart: the band will ring in the new year at The Tractor Tavern on January 18th! More details to come. 

Stay warm, stay vigilant,
The Doomsday Committee

The holidays are upon us, the days are growing ever shorter, and 2008 has nearly run out of road. Take heart, because The Dark Pioneers are playing a trio of shows this week that may cut through the chaos and gloom with a dose of it’s own medicine.

First off, it’s “last call” at Fado, where the band has held a monthly residence since May. Their last show will be on Thursday, December 4th, playing three sets of music from 9pm to midnight. New songs, old favorites, and even a dream ballet. Help the band go out with a bang, marveling at Fado’s “Middle-Earth-meets-Dublin” decor while enjoying a pint or two.

THU, December 4 @ 9:00
Fado Irish Pub (21+/FREE!)
801 1st Ave, Seattle, WA

The following night begins two days on the road with long-time friends and part-time collaborators Red Jacket Mine for a pair of shows that Nathan claims will “titillate and excite the senses.” We only hope his pants stay on for the entire weekend.

FRI, December 5 @ 9:00pm
The Brick (21+/$5)
1 Pennsylvania Lane, Roslyn, WA

SAT, December 6 @ 9:00pm
Red Bicycle Bistro (21+/FREE!)
17618 Vashon HWY SW, Vashon Island, WA

Nathan’s summation: “Who knows what chaos will erupt as we play our respective sets, but you can bet that RJM’s Lincoln Barr will join The Dark Pioneers, trading licks that will make the guitar gods weep.”

We can only hope. Stay safe, stay vigilant–and please, no more turkey and stuffing for another year.

Yours,
The Doomsday Committee

We’re happy to report that the band has finished a very productive, four-day run at Two Sticks Audio! 11 songs were recorded live in-the-studio (with vocals and special guests to be added in the weeks ahead). Brad Zeffren has once again taken the reins, producing and recording the album with stunning results. In the meantime, Nathan is unraveling his copious, cryptic notes from the session, so look for video, audio, and lurid doodles to surface on his blog in the near-future.

On a seperate note, The Chroma Session EP is now available for download at eMusic.com (DRM-free MP3s). This music subscription site is a personal favorite here at the compound and even if you already have The Chroma Session on your iPod (or {shudder} your Zune), eMusic is absolutely worth subscribing to.

Now that Nathan has claimed to have “found himself” (and we’re not sure what he’s found, but he keeps winking when he says it), The Dark Pioneers will take it downtown to Pioneer Square, headlining a show at Seattle’s oldest Saloon:

SAT, Oct. 25th @ 9:30pm
The Central Saloon ($5/21+)
207 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
w/Kenron + The Coyotes

Joining the band will be guest-Pioneer/shredding guitarista Lincoln Barr (of Red Jacket Mine) for a night of pre-Halloween debauchery. Note, too, that the cover charge is only $5 ($10 if you join the Pioneer Square Pub Crawl).

We also wish to extend our gratitude to Barbara Mitchell for her fantastic preview article in The Stranger. Barbara, The Dark Pioneers and The Doomsday Committee salute you!

1) Let’s say you live in Seattle with an irrational fear of ordering music online–or perhaps you like to find music the old fashioned way: in a store surrounded by music fans like yourself. Well, you’ll be pleased to know that The Chroma Session EP is now available at Easy Street Records (Queen Anne location) and Sonic Boom (Ballard location)–two great local music stores that would love your patronage.

2) The band will perform at Fado this Thursday from 9 to midnight, where two new songs will make their maiden voyage:

THU, October 4th @ 9pm
Fado Irish Pub (21+/No Cover)
801 1st Ave, Seattle, WA

3) Nathan claims to be having a mid-midlife crisis; we apologize on his behalf for the missing show journals, blog entries, mailing list sign-ups, and unanswered emails. We’ve advised Nathan to take a “spa day,” or perhaps get out of town and pull himself together. It should be noted that The Doomsday Committee are not prepared to play nanny, but we wish him well.

Stay vigilant,
The Doomsday Committee

The Dark Pioneers would like to thank everyone who attended the CD release party at The Sunset–it was a smashing success! Special thanks to those who were able to astral-project themselves from great distances to be there in spirit–that, folks, is serious dedication…and the kind of creepy, forward-thinking mentality we applaud!

Currently, Nathan has been seen wandering the compound halls in a dirty bathrobe, talking to the walls and sporting a three-day-old beard. Once he has recovered from the weekend, he will surely post a stage-eye view of the event on his show journal page. (Then, perhaps, he’ll seek the psychiatric attention he requires.)

In the meantime, the band’s performance schedule will be light as they prepare to record a batch of songs by year’s end. They assure us that many live favorites will be represented on the upcoming album (with the curious working title: ‘My Summer With Bruce Vilanch’), but the playlist remains a secret for now. That is all.

Yours,
The Doomsday Committee

In honor of the band’s newest musical creation, The Chroma Session EP, a party will be held in it’s honor at The Sunset. Along with The Dark Pioneers, the bill features Portland’s The Dimes, and longtime pals Red Jacket Mine. Coincidentally, they’ve coerced (blackmailed?) RJM’s Lincoln Barr to join them on a few songs with his electric guitar and acerbic wit.

Saturday, Sept. 20th @ 9:30pm
The Sunset (21+/$7)
5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle, WA

NOTE: Shut-ins, introverts, or anyone 30+ miles away are encouraged to celebrate in the privacy of their own homes, preferably playing a copy of The Chroma Session EP and consuming a glass of red wine. Scented candles are also encouraged (suggestions: “gardenia” or “butter cookie”).

The Chroma Session EP is available at:
CD Baby | iTunes | Amazon.com

The band is heading east this weekend for shows in Spokane and Electric City (yes, that’s a real city), but first they kick things off at Fado in Seattle:

THU, Sept. 4th @ 9pm
Fado Irish Pub (21+/No Cover)
801 1st Ave, Seattle, WA

FRI, Sept. 5th @ 10pm
Zola (21+/No Cover)
22 W. Main Avenue, Spokane, WA

SAT, Sept. 6th @ 12pm
Sunbanks Rhythm & Blues Festival
57662 HWY 155 N, Electric City, WA

…and the CD release party for The Chroma Session EP will take place at The Sunset on Saturday, September 20th. Full details in the next news update.

A reminder of two upcoming shows in August:

THU, August 7th @ 9:00pm
Fado Irish Pub (near Pioneer Square)
801 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
21+ / No Cover Charge

SAT, August 9th @ 9:30pm
The Comet Tavern
922 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
21+ / $7 Cover
w/ Leland Leichman

Note: the Comet show has changed from Friday to Saturday night.

…and the rumors are true: the band will hold a long-overdue party to celebrate the release of The Chroma Session EP in September. More details to come.