Jack Iron's ARTHUR CHANNEL

demetrios

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ARTHUR CHANNEL - CD/T-shirt/Poster Bundle

Bundle Includes :
- Brand new studio album in Digipak
- T-shirt Exclusive to This Preorder
- Exclusive 5.5 x 9 Hand screened litho poster (*1ST 100 ORDERS WILL GET A AUTOGRAPHED POSTER)

Arthur Channel is the melding of Jack Irons (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Eleven, The Wallflowers), Greg Richling (The Wallflowers, Fiona Apple), and Alain Johannes (Queens Of The Stone Age, Eleven) and newcomer singer/songwriter Jon Greene. They call themselves Arthur Channel. "Why?" you ask.....Well, for one thing, don’t ask the band members. They're not sure either. Yet one thing they do know is that every arrow pointed them toward finding each other.

The name arrived out of nowhere, much like unknown, yet masterful singer/songwriter/guitarist Jon Greene appeared in the lives of drummer Jack Irons and bass player Greg Richling. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Jon acquired Jack's contact info and sent him a three song demo; coincidentally, Jack and Greg had been discussing finding an unknown singer/songwriter to start working with. Greg says, “I bet Jon spied us from the tree tops. He knew no matter how good the bass and drums were sounding, it was a lonely affair.”

The band's debut recording features the voice of Jon Greene inciting thought provoking lyrics such as "As the earth was shaking us/ there was no mistaking love" (or 'Hand over arms/ And let something be silenced for once'). Greg Richling on bass and Jack Irons on drums prove to be an unshakable rhythm section breathing life into these songs in sonic alchemy. The lead guitar roles were handled by famed studio musician Lyle Workman (Frank Black, They Might Be Giants). Zach Irons (Irontom) plays lead on 'Ripple' and Alain Johannes manned lead on 'New Life', quickly becoming a perfect fit. The record was mixed by Alain, who then became their go-to guy on guitar. Their debut album will be released in September this year on Brooklyn label The End Records. Listen loud and remember why you love rock and roll.

1. Vapor
2. Lighten Up
3. Thirst Of The Universe
4. 16 Children
5. Ripple
6. New Life
7. We Are In It
8. Most Satisfied
9. Hand Over Arms

Cosmo

I caught their first gig at the Viper Room a year ago or so. I'm a big fan of Alain Johannes and try to catch his various local shows around town. I walked up to the door and waited in line and asked the people in front of me if they were there to catch Alain's band... which was met with giggles. Kind of odd response, I thought. One guy say, 'Yeah, I guess so.' I told them how great Alain is and he agrees... because he is Jon, the singer and songwriter of the band.
Ooooppppssss. Anyway, he was really cool and he does write some great songs. And yeah, Alain is great and it was nice to see the Wallflowers' rhythm section play. It is a great little band and I'm looking forward to their gigs.
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Oh, and to get a fix on the date that was.... Alain had just come from Studio 606 to record for Dave Grohl's movie about Sound City Studios, drove to Sunset for this gig, then was heading out to the desert to work on the new Queens Of The Stone Age record. Then, to the Tonight Show the next day to play with Chris Cornell. He's a pretty busy guy. So, whenever Chris Cornell was on the Tonight Show... or was it Jimmy Kimmel?... that was the last time I saw them.
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Anyway, catch 'the Arthur Channel' if they come to your town... or kick yourself in the ass if you pass on it.

Pap

http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=173789

Suziemay

Very excited for this, and I'm glad they chose to go with a lesser known (unknown?) lead singer. Love Jack Irons and have a tremendous amount of respect for Alain Johannes. Greg Richling also seems like a good egg.

Hope they do some NYC-area shows!