One of the simple joys of the ReleBlog, the Music Blog Guest post, gives us the chance to take heed of some of our favorite artists’ thoughts. Dear reader, please take a moment to get to know Damien Jurado. He’s an old-school singer-songwriter from Seattle with a storyteller’s wit. Not straying far from his previous work, “Caught in the Trees” is acoustic folk-rock at its finest. The album will be released on Secretly Canadian on September 9th, something to look forward to when the heat starts to ease off and the trees begin to show some new colors. But before the album of Autumn ‘08 drops, here’s a little bit of Damien’s personal tastes and ideas:

Dylan: It’s great to have you in the ReleBlog Damien. So let’s get things going… What’s your favorite album these days?

They’re pretty much the only albums I listen to. Both are riveting and moving in their own way. The pacific northwest’s finest.

Dylan: Being true to your school. Good choices. How about the best show you’ve seen recently?

Damien: The last great show I saw was this band called “Strong Killings”. I think they’re one of the greatest rock bands from Seattle right now. They put so much of themselves into their set.. just this crazy intensity that I haven’t seen in any band since Fugazi or Black flag. http://www.myspace.com/strongkillings

Dylan: I’ll definitely check them out. What’s your best memory from your last tour?

But, according to the “real” Spiderman I met, “that other clown, he don’t know. he ain’t doin it for the kids ya know?”

Dylan: How about a philosophical/theological thought you’d like to share with the ReleBlog

Damien: I’m a musician, I know nothing about theology, and if any one (musician)  claims to, he or she is most likely full of s**t.

Dylan: I’d say that falls under the “philosophical” category though. So what are you reading?

Damien: I’m reading “Heavier Than Heaven” by Charles Cross. I don’t know how much of it is true. “Nirvana” by Everett True is also a great book. I’m sure most of what he says is fact since he knew that band.

Dylan: You truly are a man of Seattle. What are you wearing right now?

Damien: I’m wearing the only pair of jeans i own and a flannel shirt.

Dylan: I am sincerely glad that you do, but on a personal level, why are you making music?

Damien: Because i want to be famous. That, and it’s all I’m good at doing.

Dylan: I’m sure that at least half of that statement is untrue. But that’s okay. Well sir, what else would you like our dear readers to know?

Damien: Washington State is the greatest place on earth. Please come visit.

Damien Jurado will be on tour next month. Somehow I’ve missed his live show my whole life, so this is exciting for me. I even missed him back in the days when he would play Cornerstone.  I will be at his Chicago show, and I will make sure the Releblog hears about it afterward. But, he might be coming to your city too:

9 Responses to “MBG: Damien Jurado”

1. mikey on July 13th, 2008 4:03 pm

   why would relevant have a person that cusses on here. I thought it was a Christian magazine

2. Dylan Peterson on July 13th, 2008 5:44 pm

   I can’t tell if you’re joking, but sometimes Christian people say “bad words,” and it doesn’t make them any less of a Christian when they do. Paul actually uttered a variation of that word in the Holy Bible. (Philippians 3:8)

3. paul on July 14th, 2008 12:10 am

   i hope that kid is joking. to have an interview with someone as honest and personable as damien be greeted with a comment about a profanity - are you serious?
   on another note what does it mean to be a “christian” magazine, anyway? i’ve never heard that word hold up as an adjective. relevant’s tag is “God. Life. Progressive Culture.” that makes better sense.

4. Adam on July 14th, 2008 2:56 pm

   It’s funny because it’s true.

   http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/05/28/101-being-offended/

5. Andrew on July 14th, 2008 9:32 pm

   Damien is a master untouchable. Enjoy the music made by him and his friends!

6. mikey on July 15th, 2008 4:49 am

   what does cussing show us? it shows that we are under bondage to the evil one

7. matthew lane on July 15th, 2008 3:22 pm

   damien is the best damn solo artist on the planet. on my planet anyway. oops, my mouth tooted.

8. ren on July 15th, 2008 7:18 pm

   damein cussed, not relevant magazine (at least in public… or maybe they do) any way… if ur that offended by a term that desribes feces, then just cover your eyes when you come accross it… and hold your nose when you drop a deuce. love ya!

9. dan on July 26th, 2008 11:20 am

   i saw damien jurado a couple months back in chicago opening for jeremy enigk. as much as jurado’s music sounds great in my Party Shuffle, live he’s just a little too quiet for my taste. not boring really, just very quiet.

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