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Antifolk/rocktroubadour, writing life that haunts neon-lit doorways and threadbare rooms. A musical disciple of Howlin’ Wolf and Crazy Horse, honing a blend of post-punk folk in bars from Saskatoon to Shanghai, Montreal to Moscow, and Halifax to Helsinki. Fiercely independent and one of the hardest-working Canadian musicians around with over 20 years of Replacements-inspired scrappy club shows notched into his Telecaster.
Alun Piggins has entrenched himself in the business as a fearless self-starter, writing, producing, and engineering releases on his own label, Moldy Floor Records. His international focus has taken him across Canada and the US, China, Russia, Finland, and the UK. And his impassioned songwriting and guitar-shredding performances have won him audiences across all genres. He has shared the stage with artists ranging from Fugazi to Peter Case. Cleaning Women (Finnish avant-garde techno) to Be Good Tanyas. Cat Power to Fred Eaglesmith.
In keeping with this heel-worn pace, "At War with the Elephants," his third solo studio release, is 1 part international border crossing and 1 part homeward journey. Travelling comes as second nature and butts up to the seedier side of B bars and social disparity. Walking through the slums of Shanghai. Singing Red Army Blues at a house concert in a run-down Russian apartment. Passing a beer-soaked guitar back and forth with Cui Jian (China’s godfather of rock) at 5 a.m. after a gig in Beijing. Channel-surfing live TV war from a basement bar. Snapshots of the underbelly of home and abroad that inform the songs with an incisive fly-on-the-wall perspective.
"At War with the Elephants" is the latest release in a solo discography that includes 3 albums and 2 EPs, in addition to 3 albums with ’90s thrash/folk band The Morganfields. Alun has also engineered and produced albums for other artists such as The Rheostatics, Godspeed You Black Emperor, and Stephen Stanley (TLOTL), among others.
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"Alun Piggins and the Dogeaters Skiffle Group are one of my favorite acts. They are just like the Beatles would have been if only George and Ringo were in the band."
Hey, another great show you guys gave at ye old Townehouse last night. The PA system was the best we have ever heard and you guys were just coming through with so much sound and clarity. It was perfect. We truly enjoyed the new songs and we look forward to the new albums.
Hello, friend of mine! I just wanted to let you know that the second half of my debut album, "Venus Motel", is FINALLY playing on our profile for your listening enjoyment. As usual, I dig any feedback from you, positive or negative, so don't be afraid to speak up! Believe me when I say that it's an honour to have you as a friend, so stop by anytime and say hello. Cheers!
How's it going, fellow MySpace-ian? In case you missed my bulletin, I just wanted to let you know that my album, "Venus Motel" is now out, and it's playing on my profile! You can listen to the first half now, and the second half beginning in early July. Also, within the next couple of weeks, you will be able to purchase the CD by clicking the link to CD Baby. So come on by, say hi, listen to some tunes, and tell me what you think; I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Well, I dreamed last night that you were a middle aged Brad Pitt and Jay was a young filipino Chris Farley, and you guys were makin' out in Wynona Ryders guest house while I was at Cap'n Billie's eating chicken wings with my friends from the Northern Picnic. You know the ones......
