Here’s a short round-up on what’s new in Spin Doctors land. The band kicks off the 2006 live season with a show in Indianapolis on March 31st. So far, no 2006 summer tour has been announced. But given the fact that there are some confirmed tour dates already, it is highly possible that a complete touring schedule will be announced soon. As always, check the official site for gig news.
Other than that, Aaron and Chris have been very busy lately: as reported earlier, Chris did some solo shows in NYC and supported the Bacon Brothers in March. On his new MySpace site, Chris Barron announced that he has almost finished a new solo album which will mainly contain of songs the singer has written together with Jeff Cohen (who also co-wrote Spin Doctors’ 2006 comeback single “Can’t Kick The Habit”). The yet untitled disc will include some of the songs Chris performed in his recent solo shows, such as “Louisiana Holiday”. Chris told The Spin Doctors Archive that the album will feature some guest musicians; unlike his 1998 solo effort “Shag”, Chris will be backed up by a full band this time. So far, no release date has been announced.
Newly-wed Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess is working on two studio projects at the moment. Aaron recorded the fourth New York Electric Piano album, tentatively titled “Blues In Full Moon”, earlier this year. He is also working on his first solo album (check out the reports below for details). Aaron told The Spin Doctors Archive: “I am very pleased with both records. This is a great ny electric record – the best since the first for sure, and even better in alot of ways i think… I am also very happy with my own record.” As with Chris’ up-coming solo disc, no release dates for NYEP and Aaron’s solo album have been announced yet.
