The James Clark Institute CD Release for Yesterday's Misadventures
Acclaimed Toronto power-pop singer, songwriter ‘The James Clark Institute’ throws CD release for Moe Berg produced, second full-length album ‘Yesterday’s Misadventures’ at The Cameron House in Toronto.
Special guest opener is Toronto illustrator, painter, singer-songwriter Tanya Philipovich, with an acoustic set. And, Philipovich also features as ‘the imp’ in The JCI's new music video.
FIRST SINGLE/NEW VIDEO, “The Devil’s Punchbowl” (track #3): https://youtu.be/asVgrVSuyFs.
ARTIST QUOTE: James Clark states, “From the 30 second intro, telling of my father’s prize fighting career, to the last song dealing with my mother’s struggles with Alzheimer’s, every song on this record concerns my personal adventures and misadventures. I am truly excited to finally be sharing these definitive studio recordings and equally excited to have Moe Berg back as producer.”
PRODUCER QUOTE:
“James Clark is one of Canada's songwriting treasures. His songs have a timeless quality born of a writer who studied the best and refuses to bow to the wind and rain of any current day. His lyrics never underestimate the audience's intelligence and his melodies will stay with you long after the record has finished playing.” – Moe Berg.
The James Clark Institute’s new full-length recording, ‘Yesterday’s Misadventures’ (official release date: October 24, 2016), was produced by iconic Canadian musician/producer Moe Berg (The Pursuit Of Happiness). “I’m really impressed by his songwriting. His lyrics are absolutely amazing”, says Berg. Additional production contributions are from respected Toronto musicians John Dinsmore (Kathleen Edwards) and Garry Flint (National Velvet).
WHO: James Clark and live band line-up includes guitarist Chris Bennett (Bill Wood and the Woodies; George Westerholm and This!), bassist Jeff Dunk (Cadre), drummer/vocalist Claude Kent (Garage Baby; The Gravelberrys) and piano teacher to the stars, Greg Condie. Opener; Tanya Philipovich. And you never know who might show up!
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2016, doors at 9:00 p.m., opener at 9:30 p.m. and headliner at 10:15 p.m. (doing 2 sets).
HOW MUCH: $15.00 at the door (includes CD purchase).
FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1088631954546031.
ARTIST INFO: http://clarkinstitute.com.
The James Clark Institute has previously released one full-length album, two EPs and an advance 7” vinyl single in 2013, featuring two songs – “Company Hearse” / “I Don’t Leave The Radio On Anymore” – of which, Moe Berg produced and played guitar on both (also included on the new ‘Yesterday’s Misadventures’ full-length).
The debut The JCI EP, ‘Home Is Where the Heart Attack Is’ (charted on Canadian campus radio and reached #3 on mp3.com.au), was recorded between drumming obligations in 2004. He followed up with his first full-length ‘Sideshow Unattraction’ in 2008. Also charting on campus radio, ‘Sideshow Unattraction’ was distributed by USA indie label Not Lame Recordings, until their demise in 2011, and that same year he released his ‘Son of a Sideshow’ EP.
Clark’s countless live dates include shows in legendary Toronto venues as The Horseshoe Tavern, The Cameron House and Lee’s Palace, and jaunts to Chicago, New York City and Madison, Wisconsin. While yesterday continues to be his songwriting muse, Clark moves forward with half the next The JCI record already written.
MEDIA QUOTES:
“A wealth of songwriting talent” – renowned music writer/MuchMusic VJ Michael Williams, Cashbox Canada.
“Led by Toronto singer/songwriter James Clark, The JCI mix pop and folk stylings into their melodic rock sound. Early Elvis Costello is one reference point. He has found an ideal foil in producer Moe Berg (The Pursuit Of Happiness), who also plays lead guitar on these two primo cuts.” – Kerry Doole, NewCanadianMusic.ca.
“Sounds Like: Classic Canadian storytelling...” - Larry Lootsteen, AlanCross.ca.
“...a witty, concise and sometimes acerbic lyricist with moving, memorable and often hilarious songs.” - Blair Packham, producer, songwriter, Newstalk 1010 (CFRB) radio host.
ABOUT:
Growing up, Toronto power-pop artist James Clark wanted to be both John Lennon and Ringo Starr. He managed to establish himself as a sought after rock and roll drummer and a respected pop/rock singer-songwriter (solo or full band). Under the guise of ‘The James Clark Institute’, he takes the classic pop song style and gives it his own spin. Previously, The James Clark Institute released; one full-length album, ‘Sideshow Unattraction’ (2008); two EPs, ‘Home Is Where the Heart Attack Is’ (2004) and ‘Son of a Sideshow’ (2011); and an advance 7” vinyl single (2013), featuring two Moe Berg produced songs – “Company Hearse” / “I Don’t Leave The Radio On Anymore” – both also included on the new ‘Yesterday’s Misadventures’ album, set for official release on October 24, 2016.
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