In January, Tim Reynolds released a new solo acoustic album That Way. He will likely share some of this material over the year to come as he tours as a duo with Dave Matthews.
What will you remember most about 2016?
I took time to connect with the spirit of improv, which inspired fresh, new music for me. I listened to a lot of string quartets. Also, the concept of space piqued my interest. I found a fresh way into a new realm. In my own music, I learned how to take away, then build everything back up. These different ways to approach music made me love it even more – if that’s even possible! I’ve come to learn to trust that I don’t know anything; and it’s okay when I step back.
Which album or albums have you listened to most this past year?
David Bowie’s last album, Blackstar, Radiohead’s A Moon Shaped Pool, and Iggy Pop’s Post-Pop Depression – Iggy’s first #1 hit on Billboard.
What was your favorite show of 2016?
Peter Gabriel and Sting at Madison Square Garden. The show was biblical; the sound so immaculate. I even took out my earplugs. Both bands were on stage playing back to back songs. Sting’s songs are great, but it was an epic Peter Gabriel event. I reconnected with the sound of his voice; it just blew up my soul. It made me feel the entire timeline of my life.
What emerging artists should we watch out for in 2017?
Andrew Bird. Check him out on YouTube. He uses looping to layer violin, guitar, then vocals. His songs go on and develop in a beautifully organic way. He’s amazing.
Any big plans in the works for 2017?
I’m heading back to Europe for another duo tour with Dave. I’d love to do a solo acoustic run there as well. It would be great to go back to Brazil with TR3. We love Brazil.
Scott Tournet will welcome the birth of his first child during the spring of 2017 and also continue to build momentum with his new band “Elektric Voodoo“https://www.elektricvoodoo.com/home.
What will you remember most about 2016?
Getting married and my wife telling me that she’s pregnant with our first child.
Which album or albums have you listened to most this past year?
Beck Midnight Vultures, The Beatles Sgt. Pepper and Ernest Ranglin Below The Bassline are a few that I can think of that were on repeat. Also, this random record that I found in the library called Drums of Passion. The sexy, sexy title drew me in.
What was your favorite show of 2016 (one that you saw and/or your own)?
I didn’t see a lot of shows this year so I’ll have to go with the last gig we played. It was at the Casbah here in San Diego. It was the first show with our full horn section and it was fire. Shows like that keep me going.
What emerging artists should we watch out for in 2017?
Madaila. Like Herding Cats. Ghosts of Jupiter…and of course, EV!
Any big plans in the works for 2017?
Starting work on our 2nd album at the end of February. Meeting my firstborn in April (kind of a big deal). Getting back on the road this summer. Putting out our 2nd record sometime in the fall/early winter. Trying to savor it all.
