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| Glenn plays on Philip Selway's “Familial” | |
Glenn and Wilco bandmate Pat Sansone, along with Lisa Germano and former Soul Coghing bassist Sebastian Steinberg joined Radiohead drummer Philip Selway on the recording of his debut album "Familial", a collection of sublimely fragile, haunting and heartfelt songs, that is likely to surprise many—and not solely because these beautifully understated performances are coming from a drummer. Familial is so persuasively good as to make a case for Selway as a natural born singer-songwriter. For more information checkout Nonesuch.com |
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| In C Update | |
| As we mentioned previously, Glenn recently contributed to a collection of new remixes of Terry Riley's piece "In C" as performed by the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble. "In C Remixed" (which came out on November 17, 2009) boasts an impressive line-up, featuring remixes by Jad Abumrad, Masonic (Mason Bates), Jack Dangers, Dennis DeSantis, R. Luke DuBois, Mikael Karlsson/Rob Stephenson, Zoë Keating, Phil Kline, Kleerup, David Lang, Michael Lowenstern, DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid, Nico Muhly, Todd Reynolds, and Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR). It's no surprise then, that the album continues to garner noteworthy praise, including a place on the list of top classical releases for the year from the Washington Post and Time Out Chicago. Venerable WNYC show, Radiolab, devoted an entire show to the project, which you can check out here. You can also visit the official "In C Remixed" page to read more press and to learn more about the contributors. | |
| Fall Update | |
In the midst of touring the world with Wilco for most of 2009, Glenn's found time for a number of other projects. Extended Vacation, the first release by On Fillmore (Glenn's duo with bassist Darin Gray) since 2004 and their first on the Dead Oceans label, will be released in Japan on October 26, in the UK on November 2 and in North America on November 3. For the time being, you can stream "Master Moon" here: http://onfillmore.com. Watch that space for more information about Extended Vacation and potential tour dates. Inspired by their collaboration on the 7 Worlds Collide record, Glenn spent a few weeks in September contributing to the forthcoming solo album by Phil Selway (Radiohead) in Oxford, England. To tide you over for that album, you can check out Phil and Glenn's first song, "3 Worlds Collide," a percussion piece performed with Neil Baldock that was recorded as part of the 7 Worlds Collide project Glenn will make his remixer debut on "In C Remixed," a collection of new remixes of Terry Riley's minimalist landmark as performed by the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble. Other remixers include David Lang, DJ Spooky, Zoe Keating, Jack Dangers, and Nico Muhly. It will be released digitally October 27 and physically on November 17. Find out more about the project at www.in-c-remixed.com. Glenn hits the road again through November with Wilco in Europe, click here for the tour dates. The band's new album Wilco (the album) received a 4 start review written by Patrick Berkery in Modern Drummer: GLENN KOTCHE, underrated? When it comes to his abilities as a player of the song, absolutely. So much is made of Kotche's inventive concepts that his skilled way with a backbeat goes somewhat unheralded. Some of Kotche's best song-oriented work within Wilco is featured on Wilco (The Album). Though in some ways this is the least daring album of his tenure with the band, the songs are strong and Kotche serves them well. He plays the squared-off patterns and fills with conviction (the simple stomp of "You Never Know" is simply beautiful), and when the mood calls for something more dynamic, like in "Everlasting," he's right there with syncopated snare work and a sweet swing. |
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| Compositions and Cookbooks | |
We're happy to announce that respected music publishers, Alfred, have released two of Glenn's compositions: Clapping Music Variations for percussion ensemble and Fantasy on a Shona Theme for solo vibraphone. In other print news, Glenn is contributing an essay to "THE DRUM AND PERCUSSION COOKBOOK: CREATIVE RECIPES FOR PLAYERS AND TEACHERS" (edited by Rick Mattingly). This educational text includes "recipes" from 57 respected percussionists on a wide variety of topics from drumset playing to symphonic techniques. Glenn's contribution is titled " Multiple Percussion." The book will be released by Meredith Music Publications. Otherwise, please continue to check the shows page for dates with Bang on a Can, Eighth Blackbird, Kronos Quartet and this week, a special evening with Jim Baker, Nels Cline and Fred Lonberg-Holm in Chicago. Wilco's just headed into the studio to start recording their seventh studio album...more info on that in the coming months. |
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| New Albums, New Shows, New Kotches | |
| Glenn's had a busy summer.
First of all, On Fillmore's newest record has finished the mixing stage
and Glenn describes the album as "7 songs taking the band to beautiful, odd and very interesting places that they've never been to before." He
also spent time in the studio with Andrew Bird and Todd Sickafoose for
an upcoming Bird record (read more about the recording process here). As if that weren't enough, Glenn's also been recording with Wilco, hashing out ideas for LP7. In the midst of all this, Glenn and his wife, Miiri, welcomed their first child, Vivian Rosina, on June 21!
After all the studio time, Glenn is stretching his legs, hitting the road with Wilco in late July and August, followed by a few dates in September with Kronos Quartet and the Bang on a Can Allstars (which will include the Chicago premier of Anomaly). As always, more info and ticket links are on the Shows page. |
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| New Composition and Upcoming On Fillmore Album | |
Don't forget to check the Shows page for more info on Glenn's April gigs with Bang on a Can, including a show at UNC-Chapel Hill where he'll debut a new piece SNAP. There's also another date with Kronos Quartet in September. In other GK news, his band On Fillmore (with bassist Darin Gray) will release a new album later this year. The as-yet-untitled album has been recorded and will soon be mixed. |
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| Glenn on the cover of Modern Drummer Magazine | |
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Modern Drummer Magazine featured Glenn on the cover of their August 2007 issue. You can download a PDF of the entire story by clicking here. |
| Podcast and Tour | |
| Spokane7 taped a podcast featuring an interview with Glenn and his recent live performance in Spokane, WA. You can check it out here. There are still a few dates left on Glenn's solo tour so be sure to visit the Shows page to see if he's coming to a town near you. | |
| New Interview, New Shows | |
Glenn talks about Mobile and his other projects in the new issue of Centerstage Chicago. Read the piece here and check the press section for other articles. Also, Glenn has a couple of solo dates lined up in September and will finish out the month by touring with Nels Cline. Check the shows page for more info. |
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| Glenn on Chicago Public Radio | |
Update: In the event you missed the broadcast, listen to the archive here. Glenn will appear on WBEZ 91.5's Eight Forty-Eight program on Tuesday, June 27th between 9:45 and 10 AM. The station can also be streamed here. |
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| Glenn performs “Monkey Chant” at PASIC Convention | |
| Glenn performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Columbus, Ohio. He performed a piece called “The Monkey Chant for Solo Drumset”. | |
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| photo: michael wilson | |
| Click here to see articles by and about glenn kotche. | |
| last updated: September 1, 2010 | |