Nov 2, 04 04:59 PM
And by the Way, I Just Got a Record Deal with ATO.
Yep, you've got other things to think about today. But they're gonna announce my signing to ATO Records to the media on Thursday--and I wanted to let the cat out of the bag here first.
ATO, of course, was founded by Dave Matthews--and is, coincidentally, home of my best friend's two favorite artists, Patty Griffin and My Morning Jacket--hence winning me major points!
The label's got a great, diverse, vibe: it's where indie rock, jam bands, and singer/songwriters meet, and those are the genres I've found most interesting for the past few years.
Well, and Jay-Z. Dave, could you please sign Jay-Z?
Rockity Roll and Skittish will be out, as a double CD thing, with some bonus joints from the Skittish sessions, Bonnaroo, and Evenhand on December 7.
I'm finishing up the main record with Dan Wilson. There's drums to do, guitars to polish and fuzz up, backing vocals to lay down, some mild retooling, and that dreadful K2 of the recordmaking process, mixing. Will keep you posted. But it won't be long 'til it's out.
I am very happy to be in Dave's little cosmos. I am psyched to be in his righteous company.
Posted by Mike at November 2, 2004 4:59 PM
