Chicago. 1998. Joe Griffin and Christopher Petkus, each pushing the edge of his own minimalistic envelope, meet while working on an indie film whose non-existence, they both agree, would have been a blessing for the universe.
Griffin and Petkus discover. juxtapose opposites. voice. chaotic. hit or strum or pluck.
In late 2000, one firm rule -- each session will begin and complete a single piece of music. One Session/One Song.
Donny Who Loved Bowling is born. A full-length CD, "tree fort," is planned. One Session/One Song rule is discarded in favor of a more relaxed randomness.
Petkus returns to Chicago from his new home in Austin for a week in 2001, The two rent an abandoned bar somewhere on the north side. Behind that bar's black door, they bring their instruments, set up their equipment and make music. Developing, pushing, playing. In seven days, "tree fort" is done.
"tree fort" takes a day-tour through the world of laptops and loops, visiting moody ambient alleyways, raging industrial train stations, lost and found sound departments and graffiti-strewn walls of noise.
Donny Who Loved Bowling's next project, a nine-song compilation of DWLB's interpretations of songs by other artists called "Butcher Covers," will be released in late 2008 on Toxic Bag Records.
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Donny Who Loved Bowling's "Butcher Covers" was highlighted as one of the best releases of 2007 on the progressive rock podcast "Prog'opolis". For playlist information and to download the show, go to http://www.thedividingline.com/p or just search for "Prog'opolis" at podcastalley.com. Here's to another great year of music!
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Just wanted to let you know about a show tomorrow night, Tuesday October 9th at Mohawk (corner of Red River & 10th ATX) that Skiesfalling is playing with the legendary Adam Franklin of Swervedriver along with locals All in the Golden Afternoon complimenting the lush space rock vibe. We'd love to see you out! We play around 11pm...
Adam Franklin - Toshack Highway 12ish Skiesfalling 11ish All in the Golden Afternoon 10ish
I liked the experimental sound you guys produced. I say add in as many new instruments as you can, I liked the piano, but what about a synth? just some thoughts
