Vermont based rock quartet, Chamberlin is just about to head out on tour, but before they do that, they are sharing a dark, grim cover of Paul Simon’s 1986 hit song “You Can Call Me Al.” Guitarist Ethan West recalls “One day I was driving down the New Jersey turnpike, feeling kind of depressed and “Al” comes on the radio and I realize that these are actually some pretty amazing, introspective and frankly dark lyrics. Obviously the song and the record as a whole worked out for him, but I couldn’t help but wonder if Paul Simon had ever considered arranging it so that the music matched the lyrical darkness a little more. We thought we’d give it a try.”  It’s a dark, brooding version with heavier riffs and a of the song that is definitely not what one would expect, its definitely an interesting take on a classic track.

The guys are about to embark on a US tour but will be back in town here at the Middle East in November.

::Chamberlin on the Road::
10.18 – Chicago, IL – Schubas **
10.19 – Rock Island, IL – Augustana College **
10.20 – Madison, WI – University of WI (Der Rathskeller) **
10.21 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry **
10.22 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium **
10.24 – Billings, MT – Manny’s **
10.25 – Spokane, WA – A Club ** %
10.26 – Seattle, WA – Vera Project %
10.29 – Portland, OR – Bunk Bar %
10.30 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar %
11.01 – Los Angeles, CA – The Satellite %
11.03 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
11.04 – Sioux City, IA – The Chesterfield
11.08 – Grand Rapids, MI – Founders
11.09 – Traverse City, MI – Inside Out Gallery
11.10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe
11.11 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
11.12 – Washington, DC – DC9
11.13 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
11.14 – Boston, MA – Middle East
11.15 – Portland, ME – Empire Dine and Dance
11.16 – Binghamton, NY – Binghamton University

# = w/ Frontier Ruckus
** = w/ Ivan & Alyosha
% = w/ Buxton