WATCH: HGWT video for 'Dream No More"

Bradenton's Have Gun, Will Travel, which recently returned from a month-long national tour, have  begun writing and recording songs that will eventually become the band's next album, according to a statement issued by the Americana group.

For now, check out this sweet video for the equally tasty new track "Dream No More," off the HGWT album "Mergers and Acquisitions" (read my record review).




Director/Editor: Richard Walker. Director of Photographer: David Coone. Actress: Erica Glynn. Lighting/Color Correction: Alex Benjamin.

—Photo of Have Gun, Will Travel is a screen capture from the video. From left: Daniel Burke, J.P. Beaubien, Matt Burke, and Scott Anderson.

Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2011/10/20/3579923/record-review-have-gun-will-travel.html#storylink=cpy

Upcoming  HGWT shows:

4/13 - St Pete, FL @ Hideaway Cafe (Matt solo)
4/20 - Hillbilly Hellfest @ Aces Lounge, Bradenton, FL
4/28 - Stringbreak Festival, Sertoma Ranch, Brooksville, FL
5/04 - Ybor City, FL @ Crowbar w/ Geri X and The Deep Dark Woods
5/12 - WMNF's 31st Annual Tropical Heatwave, Ybor City


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Pre-order Bradenton band Have Gun Will Travel's new album 'Mergers & Acquisitions'

Bradenton alt-country aces Have Gun Will Travel has its third album (and first for Suburban Home Records), “Mergers & Acquisitions” ready for release.

The CD will be in stores Nov.1.

The pre-order starts Friday (Sept. 23) at the Suburban Home store at Shopradiocast. The album will be available on LP, CD, digitally, and as a deluxe set.

When you pre-order the album through Shopradiocast, you will get an automatic download of the album. The CD and LP will come with a free HGWT beer coozie (while supplies last). The deluxe set will contain vinyl, CD, beer coozie, pint glass and Button. Only 100 deluxe sets will be sold. The vinyl will be pressed on two colors (333 on white, 667 on blue) and will come with a download coupon.

The band recorded much of “Mergers & Acquisitions” at their downtown Bradenton practice space. Other parts of the album were recorded with Andy Feldman in Tampa who co-produced the album with HGWT. Scott Anderson (of HGWT) mixed the album. Acclaimed Pinellas Park-based musician/producer Steve Connelly mastered the record.

The artwork  was done by Janell Francois with photography by Kelley Jackson. Devon Stuart of the Takers makes a guest appearance on the song, “Thirteen Miles to Empty.”


Track Listing:
1. Dream No More
2. To The Victor Go The Spoils
3. Time Machine
4. Freightliner
5. Disappearing Kind
6. 13 Miles to Memphis
7. By The Flicker Of The Flame
8. Keep It In Your Heart
9. Katharine, Don’t Fall Off The Wagon
10. Song Of Seven Sisters
11. Crooked Chords
12. Streets Of New England

Read my interview with HGWT singer/songwriter/guitarist Matt Burke, conducted during recording of new album: "Bradenton band’s ‘Blessing’ on national Chevy ad."


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Bradenton band Have Gun, Will Travel reveal name of new record; release date, sign deal with Denver-based label

L to R: Matt Burke, J.P. Beaubien, Daniel Burke, Scott Anderson - PUBLICITY PHOTO

Bradenton alt-country ensemble Have Gun, Will Travel has officially joined Denver-based Suburban Home Records. The label will release the band's new album "Mergers & Acquisitions." The official record release party will be Oct. 21 at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa and presented by community radio station WMNF (88.5).

HGWT recorded most of “Mergers & Acquisitions” at their practice space in downtown Bradenton. Other parts of the album were recorded with Andy Feldman who co-produced the album with HGWT. Scott Anderson (lead guitarist of HGWT) mixed it. Steve Connelly mastered the record. The artwork for the album will be done by Janell Francois with photography by Kelley Jackson. Devon Stuart of the Takers makes a guest appearance on the on the song “Thirteen Miles to Empty,” which HGWT has been playing in concert recently.

Burke and I discussed the song and the new album in May: 

“It’s a more upbeat, country rock type of song about the obstacles of being in a band on the road, but from a lighthearted perspective,” Burke said of  "Thirteen Miles to Empty."

“I used to be a little self-conscious about adding any kind of humor into my songs -- maybe I took my writing a little too seriously. But the more music I branch out and listen to and soak in, I’m inspired to try new things with my writing.”

Burke cited Loudon Wainwright III and John Prine as singer/songwriters who excel at being funny and poignant.

“Time Machine,” a moving song about battling homesickness while driving from show to show, will also likely be performed at Party on the Plaza (event took place May 21).

It’s the lead track on the recently released Bay Area Arts & Music (BAAMO) compilation “Tales of Highways & Low Roads,” the most-played album on WMNF last week.

Another version of “Time Machine,” along with “13 Miles to Empty” and a re-recorded version of “Freightliner” (from the first EP) will appear on Have Gun’s untitled, upcoming release planned for late summer/early fall.

Whereas “Postcards from the Friendly City” largely focuses on life in Bradenton, the new material takes listeners on a cross-country journey. Have Gun has toured as far as Colorado recently and the experiences are reflected in Burke’s richly detailed writing.

“It’s not that I’m trying to make any sort of cohesive story, but knowing there’s a theme in place helps direct the writing for the remainder of the songs once I see a common thread,” Burke said.

Continue reading "Bradenton band’s ‘Blessing’ on national Chevy ad."

Read the complete publicity release: Suburban Home signs Have Gun Will Travel, will release “Mergers & Acquisitions.”

Have Gun, Will Travel official website.