I’m pretty sure it’s been almost a year since I’ve blogged here. So, I apologize for being so out of touch. There just wasn’t a whole lot going on last year. I finished recording a new record last June, and then sat on it for a long time. Then in September, I decided to re-record the pianos (with real pianos for once), add a few vocals, and add some guest vocals with Kieran Kelly (The Buddy Project) engineering. Then, Kieran mixed the project this past Winter, we had it mastered a few weeks ago, and it is now being pressed/printed. So, without further ado (well, 4 weeks and 2 days more ado), I Have Never Been Fond Of Falling From Heights (Swan Dive Into The Atlantic) will be released on May 5. FINALLY.

In the meantime, I’m headed out to play shows throughout April to promote the new record. While the official release date for the new record is May 5, it will be available for purchase at all of the shows on the April tour. Some of the shows will be with the band (Ben and Mason), while others will be solo. So, it should be good fun.

The first line of my song Montauk is, “You’re so beautiful, you’re like an angel driving in your silver automobile.” The silver automobile being referenced was a 2004 VW Golf. So I thought it was only appropriate that the car I drive on this tour is a silver 2004 VW Golf. I found the exact same model in Fairfax, VA a few weeks ago, and took 2 subways, 2 trains, and 2 cabs to get there. It was quite a long day, but I did manage to take possession of my very own silver automobile and drove it home to NYC. That said, here is where the silver automobile will be in April (additional details are available at myspace.com/adamsullivan):

4.05.09 Philadelphia, PA M Room
4.08.09 Trenton, NJ Katmandu
4.10.09 Williamsport, PA Coffee and Tea Room
4.11.09 Charlottesville, VA Para Coffee
4.13.09 Chapel Hill, NC The Cave
4.14.09 Wilmington, DE Mojo 13
4.15.09 Newtown Square, PA Burlap and Bean
4.16.09 New York, NY Sidewalk Cafe (NYC CD Release)
4.17.09 Danbury, CT City Ale House
4.21.09 Portland, ME Slainte Wine Bar and Lounge
4.22.09 Cambridge, MA Club Passim
4.23.09 Pawtucket, RI The Blackstone Club
4.25.09 Springfield, MA Land of Plenty – 90.7 FM WTCC
4.26.09 Burlington, VT Radio Bean
4.27.09 Providence, RI Everyman Bistro
4.28.09 Asbury Park, NJ The Saint
4.29.09 Hoboken, NJ Whiskey Bar

And this is just the beginning of a very busy year. I’m headed back to Boston in May to play a festival, and then the band is recording a 3-track tour 7″. In July, we’ll be back on the road selling that along with the new record. For those who don’t have a record player, the 7″ will be available on iTunes after the tour.

I’m recording a new set of EPs in September to be released at the end of the year. And if that’s not enough, this Summer I’m re-releasing my 5 out-of-print EPs with new original painted artwork from Paul Fraser in Hong Kong. So, I’m definitely trying to make up for last year being filled with nothing!

Crystal Jones has done my artwork and web sites for over 5 years now, and she is back with some great artwork for the new record, as well as a new web site and MySpace site design. These will be launching on May 5 along with the record, so watch for that!

That’s all of the news I have for now (was it enough?). I need to go take a shower, pack up my stuff, and figure out where I parked my silver automobile. Then it’s off to Philly. See everyone soon!

Cheers,

Adam