Denison Witmer: web release coming + re-release of Safe Away
While the details are mirky, Denison Witmer rescheduled his European tour plans so he could record an as-of-yet announced project. The original tour plan would have had Denison touring in Sweden this week, but instead he'll tour Sweden in late October. "I am busy working on a very special project. Having an extra week at home will allow me to see this project through more fully and accurately. Trust me when I say it has future benefits in respect to both my music and my relationship with all of you."
Speculation is that Denison Witmer is planning a special web release of free songs for his fans. This would drive traffic to his website and introduce new people to his music. His label, The Militia Group, does not provide music files in the mp3 format, so it will be interesting to see if Witmer's project will be under his name or if The Militia Group will be associated with it.
Denison is currently under no management agency, at least none are listed on his website or on The Militia Group's website. After having been available in the US since August 2005, Are You A Dreamer was released on his European label, Bad Taste Records, in August 2006. The label from Sweden adds, "The first 2,000 copies of the Denison Witmer album Are You A Dreamer? will include an exclusive 6-track bonus EP recorded at Mission Hall Studio in Sweden. It features unreleased tracks + alternate versions of a few tracks off the regular album, including an incredible version of Castle And Cathedral with Rosie Thomas on vocals."
** Puddlegum: Denison Witmer Special Web Release **Â
Denison Witmer is re-releasing Safe Away (for the third time) with The Militia Group on October 17. This special album was Denison's first full-length, originally an independent release in 1998. Safe Away shows Denison blossoming into his songwriting style not long after graduating from high school. Don Peris of The Innocence Mission produced the later half of the album. This 16 track album has been a favorite of Puddlegum's since it was re-released (for the first time) by Burnt Toast Vinyl in 2000.
Denison Witmer – California Brown and Blue (Are You A Dreamer?)
Denison Witmer – The 80s (The 80s EP)
Denison Witmer – Are You Lonely (River Bends EP)
The River Bends – Looking For You (And Flows Into The Sea)
Denison Witmer tour dates:
3-Oct Fulda, Germany @ Kulturkeller
4-Oct Hamburg, Germany @ Fundbureau
5-Oct Berlin, Germany @ Magnet Lounge
6-Oct Leer, Germany @ Juz
7-Oct Antwerpen, Belgium @ Trix
8-Oct Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
9-Oct Karlsruhe, Germany @ Nun
10-Oct Paris, France @ Divan du Monde
13-Oct Reutlingen, Germany @ Vis a Vis
14-Oct Ulm, Germany @ Cat
15-Oct TBA
17-Oct Vienna, Austria @ B72
18-Oct Munchen, Germany @ Feierwerk
19-Oct Weinheim, Germany @ Cafe Central
23-Oct London, England @ The Social
25-Oct Dublin, Ireland @ TBA
9-Nov Boston, MA @ Rutmans Violin Shop
1-Dec New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
2-Dec Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwells
3-Dec Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
4-Dec Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
5-Dec Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
6-Dec Pittsburgh, PA @ Moose Lodge Lawrenceville
7-Dec Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk