Bill Kirchen

Titan of The Telecaster

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THE CAT IS NOW WELL AND TRULY OUT OF THE BAG--BILL KIRCHEN'S NEW ALBUM LANDS TODAY!

Today we're feting the release of Bill's kicker of a brand new album CAT OUT OF THE BAG, and Bill is celebrating with a slew of album release party dates all over the country. He kicks off the new album tour officially at the Hopmonk Tavern in Novato California tomorrow night.

Bill is also set to appear on NPR's MOUNTAIN STAGE in Charleston, West Virginia June 7th, for an episode that will likely air later that month (we'll keep you posted).

Here's an excerpt from the first review out of the box by Hal Horowitz for Rock and Blues Muse:

"...For the long-awaited ‘Cat Out of the Bag,’ Bill Kirchen returns with an impressive collection that will please old fans, and might create new ones. He’s in terrific form vocally and instrumentally, expanding his reach while retaining the earthy, often retro qualities he has promoted and lived by. It’s great to have him back after too long of an absence to the roots Americana scene he helped to create." ~ Hal Horowitz, Rock and Blues Muse

Read the full review here: https://t.co/au3pGN6Mlp

You can now BUY, DOWNLOAD, STREAM and/or FIND A FULL LIST OF TOURDATES HERE: https://t.co/D1KXr7RrCc

Hope to see you down the road...

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CAT OUT OF THE BAG BUNDLE OFFER AND NEW WEBSITE

Just thought we would mention that this is the final week to pre-order the T-shirt bundle for Cat Out of The Bag, out May 22nd. Orders close April 30th.

And, while you're there, check out our new website:

https://t.co/noLJj1fgcM

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TIME TO LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG! BILL KIRCHEN'S NEW ALBUM OUT 22nd MAY

We so excited to share this news. Bill's new album--his first new studio recording in about a decade, will be out 22nd May.

Bill says, "This album has the broadest scope yet of any of the dozen or so I’ve done in my own name....A bigger palette of genres, songwriting, guitar work."

And we can't wait for you to hear the title track which is the first single--out TODAY.

Download or Stream the "Cat Out of The Bag" Single HERE: https://t.co/26v03gVDUM

Pre-order the album and special merchandise bundles HERE. https://t.co/D1KXr7RrCc

Visit us at https://t.co/fCRIIDOs2W or at https://t.co/IUwrnhd8Yq for further details.

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Come on out…

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TONIGHT: Livestream of the celebration of the life of the late Austin de Lone from Sweetwater Music Hall. The show will begin at 7:00 US Pacific Time, and will be streamed on YouTube here:

https://t.co/8tZi6RpnlW

Event benefits:
https://t.co/pNuomaO1T9

Donations encouraged.

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See you soon!

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BILL KIRCHEN KICKS OFF HIS ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOUR NOVEMBER 29TH

Bill Kirchen will be hitching up the reindeer and hitting the road with the Turtle Doves (Rick Richards and Jack Saunders for his annual holiday tour this month. Along the way, he’ll make a special stop in Maine to check in with Duke Levine.

Perennial favorites, like “Daddy‘s Drinking Up Our Christmas,” “Run, Run, Rudolf,” and more, are sure to be under the tree this year, at the “not-miss” event of the season.

Dates so far are:

Nov 29 Bull Run, Shirley, MA
Nov 30, Hangar on The Hudson, Troy, NY
Dec 1 Hotel Wolfe Island, Wolfe Island, Ontario, CA
Dec 2 Lovin' Cup, Rochester, NY
Dec 4 Sportsmen's Tavern, Buffalo NY
Dec 6 Jammin' Java, Vienna, Virginia
Dec 13 Stone Mountain Arts Center, brownfield, Maine
Dec 14 Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine
Dec 17 The Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC
Dec 18 Natalie's - Charlie's Stage, columbus, Ohio
Dec 19 Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, OH
Dec 20 Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill, Grand Rapids, MI
Dec 23 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Austin, TX

Find the most up-to-date ticket information here: https://t.co/FH1jCsi15f

Looking for a honky tonk holiday gift? Check out all of Bill‘s releases at https://t.co/WewVi51Y4h. Tis the season.

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This weekend!

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BILL KIRCHEN & THE ARMADILLO PHILHARMONIC MAY 26TH!

The 1974 Commander Cody Album “Live! From Deep In The Heart Of Texas” recreated by original member Bill with Dan Torosian, Danny Levin, Jack Saunders, Marty Muse and Rick Richards, Sagebrush in Austin.

https://t.co/gPW2Od8J8F

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NOW AVAILABLE: BILL KIRCHEN HAMMER OF THE HONKY TONK GODS LIMITED EDITION 10" VINYL LP BUNDLE

Bill Kirchen's Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods album is being released on 10" vinyl in a limited edition of 1,000 pressings on 6th September 2024.

DETAILS HERE: https://t.co/TQWdoLNYXN

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LAST MUSIC BLOG: BILL KIRCHEN ~ HAMMER OF THE HONKY TONK GODS

"t was born at the junction of form and function

It’s the hammer of the honky-tonk gods ...."

READ THE REST HERE: https://t.co/Fmu9mnuWUD

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BILL KIRCHEN TO PLAY THE UK’S MAVERICK FESTIVAL AND THE SOUND LOUNGE IN JULY

Bill will play The Sound Lounge in Sutton, before heading off for a three-day run at the Maverick Festival.

FIND TICKETS HERE: https://t.co/BWhUhpZWmq

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Just confirmed: Original airman Bobby Black will be playing these shows. He celebrates his 90th birthday this Saturday.

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LOST PLANET AIRMEN BAY AREA DATES

Lost Planet Airmen hit the stage in Novato and Berkeley, CA in June.

TICKETS:

HopMonk Novato Outdoor Venue - June 28

https://t.co/37yA66FcBo

Freight & Salvage - June 29

https://t.co/zxfi0zn4hc...

Photo Credit: Bob Minkin

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LOST PLANET AIRMEN BAY AREA DATES

Lost Planet Airmen hit the stage in Novato and Berkeley, CA in June.

TICKETS:

HopMonk Novato Outdoor Venue - June 28

https://t.co/37yA66FcBo

Freight & Salvage - June 29

https://t.co/zxfi0zn4hc...

Photo Credit: Bob Minkin

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BILL KIRCHEN’S HONKY TONK HOLIDAY TOUR CONTINUES…

Tonight—Friday 12/15 - Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME
Saturday 12/16 - Stone Mountain Arts Center Brownfield, ME
Saturday 12/23 - Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Austin, TX

TICKETS: https://t.co/0h33JDXhdi

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TBT: COMMANDER CODY AND HIS LOST PLANET AIRMEN ~ EVERYBODY’S DOIN’ IT

Here’s a clip from Alan Arkush’s first feature film, released in 1976, “Hollywood Boulevard,” featuring the Commander and His Lost Planet Airmen.

WATCH: https://t.co/7MOtiDsfjL

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SUNDAY LISTEN: COMMANDER CODY AND HIS LOST PLANET AIRMEN ~ LOST IN THE OZONE

“This Is Vinyl Tap” takes a deep dive into1971’s Lost in the Ozone.

LISTEN: https://t.co/HW3NSx4vP6

Pre-order “Back From The Ozone,” with five of the original airmen here: https://t.co/IpI1rbW39E
.

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THE LAST MUSIC PODCAST: WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BILL KIRCHEN?

In this episode, Malcolm Mills talks to the Titan of the Telecaster about the new Lost Planet Airmen album, “Back In The Ozone,” and more…

Stream it here: https://t.co/RLyRs8uPWe

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LAST MUSIC BLOG: LOST PLANET AIRMEN ~ BACK FROM THE OZONE

“They took off before Voyager 2 and they are back from the ozone at no expense to the taxpayer because this was not a government funded operation. Too much fun was involved…”

Read more at: https://t.co/vwVReBYixJ

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LOST PLANET AIRMEN ARE “BACK FROM THE OZONE” OCTOBER 27TH

Five original members of Commander
Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen
(along with a few friends) reunite for this set, more than fifty years later. Now as then—too much fun.

Pre-order, pre-save here: https://t.co/4vZYdQh9CT

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SUNDAY STORY: BILL KIRCHEN ~ TOMBSTONE EVERY MILE

Join Bill in Maine, for this short story, as he talks about Maine, Dick Curless and the Haynesville Woods.

WATCH: https://t.co/xiYAeCepmh

Kirchen plays London’s Bush Hall tonight.

Tickets: https://t.co/OVqgRBoz5M

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SATURDAY SPIN: TOMBSTONE EVERY MILE ~BILL KIRCHEN

This was Bill Kirchen’s first solo album, originally released in 1993.
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LISTEN: https://t.co/vFvfuN3d15

Get the Vinyl: https://t.co/iBkmuRlsjx

Kirchen plays Bush Hall in London tomorrow.

Tickets: https://t.co/OVqgRBoz5M