photo credit: James Minchin.
Welcome to the second half of this two-part interview with musician Dan Wilson (Trip Shakespeare, Semisonic), whose new solo CD, Free Life, was just released by American Records/Columbia. If you haven’t already read the first … Read on Macduff...
An Interview with Dan Wilson, Part One
photo credit: Steve Cohen.
Dan Wilson first made his mark with Trip Shakespeare, a Minneapolis-based band featuring Wilson, his brother Matt, bassist John Munson, and drummer Elaine Harris. The four produced a catalog of songs noted for soaring harmonies and … Read on Macduff...
Mankind’s Last Hope: Sold out Sunday too!
Just got word — so now we’re sold out for Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Which means 5 out of the 6 shows (all but last Sunday’s matinee) will be packed to the rafters.
Crazy! Thanks to everyone who’s coming out. We … Read on Macduff...
Bad pasta
The pasta that I had tonight at Pastino’s in Oakland
was the worst pasta I have had in my entire life.
I am an old man. I have lived 300 years.
In all my years, I’ve never had pasta this … Read on Macduff...
Holy Korlak! Friday’s sold out too!
So first Saturday, and now Friday are sold out in advance for our much plugged post-apocalyptic workplace situation comedy: Mankind’s Last Hope. That leaves one last show open — if you’re looking to go and don’t have tix, be … Read on Macduff...
Mankind’s Last Hope: Sold out for next Saturday!
Hi,
Happy to report, we’re sold out in advance for Saturday night. We’ve got seats still available for Friday (with actors/director/writers) and the Sunday matinee, so come on down. If you’re driving over from out of town, be sure to … Read on Macduff...
Mankind’s Last Hope: Opening Night Report
So, last night was the big opening. And it was a swell time indeed. A hilarious romp even. Fantastic audience (full house!) with Bob Lundy-Paine as our MC. And the whole cast and crew were just completely on their game. … Read on Macduff...
Mankind’s Last Hope: show time plus first review
Tonight’s the big night — opening night for Mankind’s Last Hope out here in Alameda-land. We got our first review yesterday. And I’m not kidding you or making this up when I say that the Alameda Sun called us “A … Read on Macduff...
Mankind’s Last Hope: Character Backstories Revealed
If you’ve visited this site over the last few weeks, you may have gathered that we’re putting on a show (starts this Friday, 10/26, tickets available now).
This experience — seeing a script me and my pal Jeff Green … Read on Macduff...
Alameda Literati panels, November 3rd
In case you find yourself in the Island City on November 3rd, be sure to drop by Alameda Literati where I’ll be speaking on not one, not three, but two panels — one on (yes) blogging at 10 am, and … Read on Macduff...