Centro-matic Dispatch October 2006 – Belton, TX 76513

LIMITED RELEASE ON PIAPTK RECORDS
Subscriptions are soon being released for the new PIAPTK release series, which will include the Will J. single “Blackest Sparrow/Darkest Night.” The first two singles of this series are set for November shipment, and the “Blackest Sparrow…” single is scheduled to ship late January/early February. This will be a limited run of 100, on square, 8″, clear vinyl with letter-pressed covers. Plenty more information is available at www.peopleinapositiontoknow.com, where you may sign up via the email list.

MUSICKFEST
Our friend, Wendy Musick, from Georgia greats, Southern Bitch recently had to have surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor. Due to the sad state of our country’s healthcare system, and with no health insurance to speak of, no surgeons that she sought in Atlanta would consider performing the operation. She finally had a successful surgery earlier this month in Athens and is recovering nicely, but help is still certainly needed. Please donate if you can, and at least check out the site at: http://www.myspace.com/musickfest.

MIDWEST/EASTERN VOYAGE
Centro-matic will journey out again in November with friends Bobby Bare Jr. and David Vandervelde. We’re pleased to have Charles Bissell (of the Wrens) with us for the two New York shows as well. December Texas, Southern US, and New Years dates will be announced very soon, so keep yerself tuned in, and maybe we’ll see you down the road. Thanks all. [please see the SHOWS page]

Will Johnson to appear in indie film

Chicago-based indie film company, Dowstate Productions recently finished shooting its second feature film “Salt Creek County.” The film is due to be completed in spring of 2007. “Salt Creek County” is a mythical dark comedy about a man named Raymond Colby, who after years is released from the local mental home. Raymond claims he was picked up and carried away by a gaint bird years prior. Upon Raymond’s return back to his small town he pleas to the colorful locals to follow him to the forbidden other side of Salt Creek County to attempt to show the evidence that his story did happen. Salt Creek County is a story about going beyond our mental boundaries and giving magic and innocence a chance again.

The cast is reprised by many of the talents displayed in Downstate Productions first award winning feature film “TroubadourS.” Newcomers include L.A. based actor Tahmus Rounds (Copey Cat, ER, Deadwood). Chris Brown (Blue Man Group), also joining the cast acclaimed Texas based singer songwriter Will Johnson (Centro-matic, South San Gabriel). Johnson also contributed original recorded music for the film “TroubadourS” in 2005. For more info on Salt Creek County, TroubadourS or other Downstate Production projects check out
http://www.downstateproductions.com

Will Johnson plays the part of Clive Colby. Clive is Raymond Colby’s younger brother and maybe the only person in Salt Creek County to ever really belive Raymond’s tall tale about a giant bird picking him up and carrying him away. Clive is a quiet soul who works at the local diner, Clive also has a friend named Dugan that only he can see, Clive and Dugan are the best of friends.

Triggers and Trash Heaps Video.

SEEN YOUR VIDEO
Kudos and thanks to Kris Youmans and Kris Hardy for shooting the video for “Triggers and Trash Heaps”, all done at Dan’s Silverleaf in Denton. Word is that it’s starting to show up on various specialty shows, and it’s probably viewable on one of those sites where you can see pigs waterskiing, folks getting electrocuted and passed out frat boys getting Sharpied.

New Centro-matic Album, Fort Recovery, Is Streaming Free at Misra

Have a listen to the new Centro-matic album, Fort Recovery. It is streaming for free at the Misra website. (By the way, the streaming player has play controls and a drop-down menu for song selection.) Please check it out and help us spread the word!
www.misrarecords.com/fortrecovery.asp

Both the CD and double vinyl releases are available for web orders at:
Misra Records website

Also, the MP3 for “Calling Thermatico”, another song from Fort Recovery, is available for free download here:
Calling Thermatico