Conor Oberst recently told Rolling Stone magazine that it may soon be time to hang up the Bright Eyes persona. In the interview, he said, “It does feel like it needs to stop at some point. I’d like to clean it up, lock the door, say goodbye.”
So what’s to become of the Bright Eyes moniker? Oberst reportedly plans to record new material through this winter and next spring for one last release in 2010. His record company believes he simply wishes to divorce himself of the association eventually so he can move on with other things.
Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 12:41 pm by michelle · No Comments
Conor Oberst and his side project, the Mystic Valley Band, will be heading out on the road this summer promoting their first release, Outer South.
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band will be going full-tilt through the end of July, with stops mostly in smaller theaters and clubs. Several of their dates will be in support of fellow indie ingenues, Wilco.
Bright Eyes fans can also catch the songwriting frontman with his new band at several of this summer’s music festivals, including “Summerfest” in Milwaukee and the “Telluride Bluegrass Festival” in Colorada in June; and the “Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival” in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park at the end of August.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 9:28 am by michelle · No Comments
Conor Oberst is getting ready to put out his second album with his five-man side project, Mystic Valley Band. Due out May 19th, the new release is entitled Outer South, and includes 16 tracks.
This latest effort represents a true collaboration among all the members of Conor’s band. Seven of the songs feature lead vocals provided by someone other than Oberst. The Mystic Valley Band are Taylor Hollingsworth, Nik Freitas, Nathaniel Walcott, Jason Boesel and Macey Taylor.
Bright Eyes continues to be on hiatus.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 11:12 am by michelle · No Comments
