The Official Website of Van Hunt

Who You Callin’ A Rat?!

Van Hunt — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:30:45 +0000

We,
have one more song to put to lyrics before we actually record the music.
…went through enough material for 30 songs in just over 8 weeks.
At that pace, the squirrels will keep appearing, because that pace is just NUTS!

The focus for this record has been YOU! You continue to support, encourage and inspire us.

See ya soon…

Fair Is Will

Van Hunt — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:20:09 +0000

after a near-acknowledged break from the carnival of lyrics, chords, melody and counter-mAlAdy,

i have emerged with more truth about old album covers.

Closer to The Time, but…

Van Hunt — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:54:13 +0000

the nighttime could use a bit more darkness
it’s so liberating to work while others sleep
not to get ahead, not to sneak around
but to pick out the ideas from the static and the quiet

tonight, i made the kind of beautiful music i always hoped i’d be able to. but, of course, it all sounds different in the light. for, now, it’s closing time

Van

Already fishing on Day 3 of making the new record

Van Hunt — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:34:20 +0000

Sometimes the hits just aren’t biting. But, El Debarge told me that, “Time Will Reveal.”

Can’t you hear the starter’s pistol?

Van Hunt — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:14:00 +0000

…played several new (unfinished) cuts for a friend. after each of the 5 songs faded out, he said, “that’s a great record.” he even applauded after the last tune. i don’t think he’s ever responded THAT enthusiastically about any of my songs. And he’s heard my entire catalog. we’re off to a good start.

November Dates W/The Afghan Whigs Announced

administrator — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:01:56 +0000

Just announced are a series of west coast dates. Van will be playing on the following dates along with The Afghan Whigs:

November 2, Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
November 3, Seattle, WA – Showbox at The Market
November 7, San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
November 8, San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
November 9, Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theater
November 10, Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theater

Click on the “Tour” tab at the top of the page for ticket information. We hope to see you out at the shows.

: Photo Credit: Moe Reed/Examiner.com/@moe_writer

Photos From the Levitt Pavillion

administrator — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:35:41 +0000

Check out the latest images in the Gallery section from the performance at Levitt Pavillion in Pasadena, CA. Special thanks to Moe Reed for providing images from the show.

Photo Credit: Moe Reed /Examiner.com/@moe_writer

New Live Dates Announced

administrator — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:15:42 +0000

Van is preparing to kick off a series of live dates beginning this summer. In addition to club and theater dates, he will be part of several special concert events. In June, Van returns to Canada to be part of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. In July, outdoor dates are scheduled at the Levitt Pavillion in Pasadena, CA and in Chattanooga, TN as part of the Nightfall Concert Series. September, Van will join the bill of the Midtown Music Festival in Atlanta, GA alongside Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, The Avett Brothers, Florence + The Machine, T.I., Girl Talk, Ludacris, Joan Jett and more. The full tour dates are as follows:

06/21/12 San Francisco, The Independent
06/23/12 Portland, OR, Hawthorne Theater
06/24/12 Vancouver, BC, Vancouver International Jazz Festival
06/26/12 Seattle, WA, Barboza
07/01/12 Pasadena, CA, Levitt Pavillion
07/05/12 Brooklyn, NY, Metrotech Plaza, Brooklyn Academy Of Music
07/27/12 Chattanooga, TN, Nightfall Concert Series
09/21/12 Atlanta, GA, Music Midtown Atlanta

Facts and Fibbery: (Quasi) Fictional Tales from the Van Hunt Spring Tour-The Weary Sole of Ictabright and a Glimpse of his Fresh-Air Lover

administrator — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:32:15 +0000

(what follows is the final installment in a series of posts from the road crafted by guitarist Douglas Showalter)

You know, they say the shoes don’t make the fish right? Before we descended into Minneapolis, for our final stop on the tour, we came to learn otherwise. A crystalized catfish by the name of Ictabright was a mainstay attraction in Rock Island, IL. He could be seen swimming up and down the Mississippi river – entertaining the locals with his colorful gills and extra-long barbel. Despite his optimistic outlook, though, it was clear in the month of April that Ictabright was looking for something beyond his daily bottom feeding. What he was looking for wasn’t exactly apparent, but, collectively, we had a hunch. This was how we helped:

In Atlanta we stumbled upon a pair of raggedy sneakers underneath the couch in our green room. For whatever reason, we felt compelled to keep these kicks by our side all the way to Rock Island. After our performance there, we traveled to a nearby restaurant located near the Mississippi and couldn’t help but witness some crystallized barbels bobbing about, in and out of the water. It was Ictabright! While mesmerized by the sight, we also noticed a look of longing in his catfish stare. Remember our initial hunch? This was it. Through our best attempts at Squeakery (the native tongue of catfish) we figured out that he was actually longing for the sneakers we were traveling with. We happily passed them his way (and were equally as thankful to rid our van of their stench and flattened soles). Ictabright shot up from the river like he hadn’t in years, in excitement – and was greeted with a kiss from our drummer Ruthie. This put a pep in his aquatic step – and his gills shined just a little brighter that day. True love was found and onto Minneapolis we were, to play our final show of the tour.

Facts and Fibbery: (Quasi) Fictional Tales from the Van Hunt Spring Tour #3

administrator — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:37:38 +0000

Some may call it a cosmic sword fight. Whatever you will, Tony and his yellow pants showed up in New York with something to prove. ‘Hot Stage Lights’, as we have learned, has proven to be the track that gets the best of people’s “attention”. Before our show in Brooklyn, Tony – a yellow pantalooned hooligan – showed up to make a mess of things. With his sword in tow, he insisted the opening band, Troublesome Hugs, play an extended sound check for him. The band had been trying to find time to rehearse some new material, so why not for Tony?

The band played on, setting our scheduled time back nearly an hour! Thankfully our good friend and loyal protector, Ms. Madly, came equipped with a new hairdo – and was hungry for some warfare herself. Furious at the sight of his pants and blatant disregard, she parted her hair just a little more to the right and yielded a sword of her own. A furious duel ensued! Tony was clearly no match for Ms. Madly’s swift kicks and sword maneuvers, barely gaining an inch of advantage over her and that ‘do. While no blood was shed, Tony, his yellow pants and his reputation, left The Knitting Factory a little dirtier that day. Our faithful protector proved victorious, and southbound we were.