April 14, 2010

Wow. What a week. We played a rockin' show at Weirder Park General Store on Saturday, and then we played at Ronny's with one of my all time favorite bands, Unwed Sailor. Their new songs are the best yet. I can't wait to hear them recorded. So what's been going on with me? I've been enjoying playing regular shows with my current line up. Sarah Leitten, Ian Fullerton, and Chris Marshall. We have been rehearsing/woodshedding in our new practice space. Without giving away too much about what makes it special, I do want to share that it has been a functioning building since at least the mid 1800's. We have a beautiful 150 year old cottonwood tree to inspire us, and we have a great dog that hangs out with silver fur. Not kidding, she's shiny silver. Mythological Creatures has been getting amazing reviews. I can't express how wonderful things have been. Thank you to all of you that have been coming to our shows and buying our recordings!

Justin from Sounds Good Ink has just interviewed me and you can read it here: My first interview!

I have put up two months of photo's on my journalism page. I did a project where I took photo's everyday for 2 whole months. I completed the project but I still have to post the last week. Life has been super busy but I promise to put them up soon. Thanks to everyone that has been following the progress.

That's it for now, keep it real. Cheers

February 18, 2010

I've been out walking a couple of miles a day this week. It's really great. This has been the most exercise i've had in a while. Not having a van has slowed down my life and work. The van died right before my CD release shows in Chicago and Rockford. Since then I've had to figure out how to keep playing shows. Thanks to Ian and Sarah we were able to make our Kahawa house show happen. Booking shows has been slower this season but Megabus can get me and my band where we need to go. We're heading down to St. Louis tomorrow and there are some other out of state shows in the works. Minneapolis is one! If you want us to come to your midwestern city to have a CD Release show let me know. Send me an e-mail, write a facebook message, or give me a call! Playing shows via bus is exciting and a welcome return in my life. My early songs have a deep connection to using public transportation.

Our upcoming goals include recording a tape for a new tape label in Chicago and keepin' it real. Hope to hear from people soon about where we should play! I leave you with a couple of links to reviews for Mythological Creatures!

Bill Tucker Mythological Creatures... Hear It! by Tart at Love Shack, Baby!

Bill Tucker Mythological Creatures by Jacco Kuipers at Mixed Grill (this site is in dutch, there are translations tools on google which are the best translations I've found)

Check for new shows and other updates, also head to my journalism link for some photo's I took last week. Best, Bill

December 21, 2009

Today is not only the shortest day of the year, it's also the longest night of the year. Probably one of the hardest nights of the year for the homeless. National Coalition of the Homeless is remembering those that have died without dignity. Every year people die on the streets of the U.S. due to the cold. Please remember the people that don't have a place to stay this winter. Visit them under the viaducts, in the alleys, and in the shelter doorways. It's official title is Homeless Persons Memorial day. Light a candle, take a moment to think about you can do to help.

Tomorrow is my last show of the decade!. It's hard to believe that it has been almost 10 years since I moved to Chicago from Columbus, Oh. I have learned so much this decade and one thing I learned how to do is have fun. This show is a celebration for a great decade. Celebrating with me are some of my favorite local musicians, Cup N String, and Bartleby! You can find them on myspace and my links. So far it looks like 41 people have confirmed their invites. Bring your friends along and lets pack out Ronny's like we've never done it before! Here's to a new exciting decade!

December 12, 2009

Last night I went to the opening of the movie "Dreamer" at Fill In The Blank Gallery. I played a thug in the movie and it was neat watching the movie on the big screen. Everyone there really liked the movie. It was great to see it done and watching peoples reactions. The movie took over a year to complete and to ours and the directors laughter we watched the trailer that said it would be out in May 2009.

The next thing on my agenda is playing a show at Ronny's with old friend CT Ballentine of Cup N String and another friend Bartleby. I am really excited to play a singer songwriter show. It has been years since CT and I have played a show together. CT also recorded most of Mythological Creatures at his studio Iron Mountain. The album cover and other manufacturing is still in the works but you can get a copy on January 29th through Reformer Records, Lauries Planet of Sound in Chicago, or at my CD release shows!

Chicago winter has been somewhat pleasant this year. Sometimes it's really cold but most of it has been great. I want to be outside as much as I can without getting sick. Anyway I'll have more news soon. Best,Bill

December 7, 2009

Thanks to Kristen Althoff for making a spectacular website! Best, Bill