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POKEY LaFARGE: US NETWORK TELEVISION DEBUT ON THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN

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“virtuosic artisanal pop… music as vivid as your last disaster.”–ROLLING STONE

Tuesday night (July 16), Pokey LaFarge and his band made their US network television debut on The Late Show With David Letterman. The band performed “Central Time”, off their latest full-length release, Pokey LaFarge–out now on Third Man Records. Pokey kicked off the rousing performance by saying ” We”re gonna take you back to St. Louis now.” Click to watch.

Check out the video for “Central Time” (which premiered on RollingStone.com in early June) .

Pokey and the band are currently on the East Coast stretch of their tour, performing tonight at Philadelphia, PA”s World Cafe Live. See all announced tour dates below.

07/17/13 – Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
07/19/13 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall
07/20/13 – Boston, MA – Great Scott
07/23/13 – Burlington, VT – Signal Kitchen
07/24/13 – Montreal, QC – Petit Campus
07/25/13 – Ottawa, ON – TBD
07/26/13 – Toronto, ON – Horsehoe Tavern
07/27-28/13 – Guelph, ON – Hillside Music Festival
07/30/13 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
07/31/13 – Grand Rapids, MI – WYCE
07/31/13 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme
08/01/13 – Kalamazoo, MI – Old Dog Tavern
08/03/13 – Madison, WI – Memorial Union Terrace
08/08/13 – Hamilton, OH – RviersEdge Amphitheatre
08/09/13 – Henderson, KY – Audubon Mill Park
08/10/13 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
08/16/13 – Biddinghuize, Netherlands – Lowlands
08/17/13 – Kiewit, online casino Belgium – Pukkelpop
08/18/13 – Frankfurt, Germany – TBD
08/19/13 – Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland – Musikfestwochen
08/21/13 – Gronigen, Netherlands – Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival
08/22-25/13 – Tonder, Denmark – Tonder Festival
08/29/13 – Brighton, UK – TBD
08/30/13 – Oxford, UK – O2 Academy Oxford
08/31/13 – Dorset, UK – End Of The Road Festival
09/02/13 – Dundalk, Ireland – The Spirit Store
09/03/13 – Cork, Ireland – Crane Lake Theatre
09/04/13 – Tipperary, Ireland – Clonmel World Music
09/05/13 – Kilkenny, Ireland – Cleere’s Theatre
09/12/13 – Charleston, IL – Dvorak Concert Hall @ Doudna Fine Arts Festival
09/13/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe @ Old National Centre
09/14/13 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion
09/18/13 – Nashville, TN – The Cannery
09/19/13 – Nashville, TN – Americana Music Association
09/20/13 – Marietta, OH – Valley Gem Sternwheeler
09/21-22/13 – Bristol, VA – Bristol Rhythm & Roots
09/23/13 – Harrisburg, PA – The Abbey Bar @ Appalachian Brewing Co.
09/24/13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theater
11/14/13 – Anspachlaan, Brussels – Ancienne Belgique

THIRD MAN RECORDS TO RELEASE VINYL EDITION OF JAY-Z’S MAGNA CARTA… HOLY GRAIL

Third Man Records is pleased to confirm their involvement in the vinyl release of Jay-Z’s long-anticipated new album, Magna Carta… Holy Grail.

While the album will be released in standard formats on July 9th, Third Man has something very special planned for the vinyl edition which will be made available for purchase in the coming weeks.

Additionally, we can confirm the song “Open Letter” will be featured as a vinyl exclusive but stay tuned to thirdmanrecords.com, more info coming soon.

THIRD MAN RECORDS PRESENTS THE VAULT PLATINUM PACKAGE #17

Featuring
WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS 3-SIDE DOUBLE LP
WILLIE NELSON & JACK WHITE RECORDING BOOTH 6-INCH RECORD
DELUXE FOLD OUT POSTER
& MORE MORE MORE!


And now to the announcement of the latest Vault Platinum Package… lucky number 17. With all of the blood, sweat and tears that has gone on behind the scenes at Third Man Records  to build the new Vault service it quickly became apparent that there could only be one package worthy of the inaugural offering under TMR’s new Vault banner.

One of the highlights of 2013 (so far) has been the esteemed honor of hosting country music legend Willie Nelson at Third Man to celebrate his 80th birthday. On April 18th of this year Willie played a concert with some guest musicians, among them real life legacy artists, but also importantly, some handpicked sidemen from the house of Third Man. All of this was documented for the public on a very special episode of the CMT Network’s esteemed Crossroads series. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, tape was rolling on that historic show (as is Third Man’s way) and every song (even those not broadcast) was captured on beautiful, warm-sounding analog tape by the crack Third Man team of engineers. It was in many respects a perfect evening.

Third Man Records is very proud to present one of the most heartwarming, intimate, and downright legendary shows they’ve ever had the pleasure of hosting. Ladies and Gentlemen… a big thank you to Mr. Willie Nelson and all of the amazing artists involved for the opportunity to present… The Vault Platinum Package #17.

WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS
This is a beautifully-packaged, 3-sided double LP with a gatefold sleeve of the Willie Nelson & Friends concert, with performances as of yet unreleased and unheard!
Featuring Willie Nelson, Jack White, Neil Young, Leon Russell, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow and Ashley Monroe pressed on Smokey Grey and Bio-Diesel Green Vinyl with an etched graphic of Willie’s guitar “Trigger” on the D-Side this is an outstanding LP visually and audibly for casual fans and collectors alike!

TRACK LIST
Roll Me Up
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground – with Ashley Monroe (Unreleased)
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain – with Ashley Monroe
Funny How Time Slips Away – with Norah Jones
I Gotta Get Drunk – with Norah Jones (Unreleased)
Sail Away – with Neil Young (Unreleased)
Long May You Run – with Neil Young
Far Away Places – with Sheryl Crow
Whiskey River – with Neil Young, Ashley Monroe, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Jamey Johnson
A Song For You – with Leon Russell
Heartbreak Hotel – with Leon Russell (Unreleased)
Red Headed Stranger (Broadcast Version) – with Jack White

WILLIE NELSON & JACK WHITE RECORDING BOOTH 6-INCH RECORD
The second item in this stellar package is Third Man’s first-ever 6″ record, pressed on transparent yellow vinyl, with an etched b-side and housed in a 6″ die-cut sleeve. The A-side captures one of those near mythological musical moments , something that could only happen here at Third Man, of Jack White and Willie Nelson dueting together on “Red Headed Stranger” in Third Man’s Voice-O-Graph Recording Booth. This is a version not shown on television and was recorded live in the TMR Recording Booth.

DELUXE FOLD OUT POSTER
Behold the double sided, foldout, metallic printed poster on special heavy stock paper… One side features Willie Nelson in the TMR Recording Booth and the flip is an all new Metallic Platinum Vault Design. Double the bang for your buck!

Lastly, TMR will be doing something special to thank returning Vault members and welcome new ones. With this Vault Package 17 only, members will receive a membership kit at no additional charge to their Platinum service!


WARDENCLYFFE TOWER DESIGN STICKER
New Vault Wardenclyffe Tower design sticker in metallic print.

LAPEL PIN
This is a super stylish enamel lapel pin, it’s 2 colored, key shaped and it rules the school.

RECORD TOPPER
A really cool double sided silver print die cut DIY paper model kit that when assembled sits on top of your turntable and spins with your record. Looks great in action or sitting on your shelf!

JD McPHERSON AND POKEY LaFARGE TEAM UP TO RECORD “GOOD OLD OKLAHOMA” FOR TORNADO RELIEF

ROLLING STONE PREMIERES SINGLE

Oklahoma native JD McPherson and fellow American music torchbearer Pokey LaFarge have teamed up to record Bob Wills’ classic “Good Old Oklahoma,” which will be released digitally on June 28, 2013. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the single will be donated to Oklahoma City Community Fund”s Tornado Relief endowment. McPherson says, “This charity does the best work possible by contributing to dozens of local Oklahoma charities directly related to tornado damage relief: rebuilding, clean up, food and water disbursement, pet recovery… you name it. This fund applies to possible future tornadoes, as well as what we”re dealing with now.”

Rolling Stone premiered the track today. Listen here: http://rol.st/19zqCPM

McPherson explains how the recording came about: “Pokey and I had been speaking in the days following the May 19th tornadoes about the possibility of recording a benefit song. He came up with the brilliant idea to record Bob Wills” ‘Good Old Oklahoma’ as a duet.  Pokey is from Missouri, but each time he plays in my home state, his band performs that tune and brings the house down. It was a perfect fit.”

LaFarge and his band were slated to record a Daytrotter session a few days after the tornado devastated the region, and made the impromptu decision to record the track during the session.

McPherson said “I don”t consider myself to be versatile enough a singer to hold a candle to Tommy Duncan”s original vocal, but Pokey”s sublime, informed performance on the second verse and harmony make the track for me.  Though I”m not built (unfortunately) to sing Oklahoma Jazz, I hope that what comes through the speakers is an audible love letter to my beloved home state.”

LaFarge adds “It’s with great pleasure that I get to work with one of Oklahoma’s finest, JD McPherson. To be able to record this Bob Wills tune is all too fitting for a good cause. We hope this helps.  We love Oklahoma!”

The single is available for purchase from www.jdmcpherson.com and .

Press contacts:

Regina Joskow at Rounder (JD McPherson): rjoskow@rounder.com

Mary Moyer at Sacks & Co. (JD McPherson): mary@sacksco.com

Michele Adler at Nasty Little Man (Pokey LaFarge): michele@nastylittleman.com

THIRD MAN RECORDS PRESENTS THE SHINS, THE KILLS & SEASICK STEVE FIRST THREE LIVE AT THIRD MAN ALBUMS RECORDED DIRECT-TO-ACETATE OUT JUNE 25

Third Man records is beyond pleased to announce the June 25th release of three very special live records — The Shins, The Kills, and Seasick Steve —more amazingly the first three releases recorded live using Third Man’s one-of-a-kind direct-to-acetate recording process.

Without overdubs or editing, all three records were recorded at the Third Man Blue Room last October, mixed in real time on a Rupert Neve 5008 console by Grammy Award winning engineer Vance Powell, and instantly cut to vinyl by master cutter George Ingram using a 1953 Scully Lathe that previously churned out masters for Cincinnati’s legendary King Records (the story goes that James Brown’s It’s A Man’s World was cut on this lathe among many more great sides).

Third Man is the only live venue in the world where artists can record their performance direct-to-acetate, and after these three, there are sure to be many more coming down the pipeline.

Check out the Lathe room in all its groove-carving beauty in this behind-the-scenes video featuring Seasick Steve: http://youtu.be/eOx6BcWQgno

The good people at Third Man believe that this new/old method of recording is as honest as it gets, bringing listeners as close to the experience of the performance as possible (of course, that is until their talented team of engineers and tinkerers manage to gather all the necessary parts to get their time machine and teletransporter back up and running.)

The Shins, The Kills and Seasick Steve Live at Third Man 12” records will be available June 25th individually or as a bundle (North America-only) on our website (http://thirdmanstore.com) and at Third Man Records in Nashville, TN, with online pre-orders starting now. Black & Blue split-color vinyl, available only to those who attended the corresponding show and pre-ordered at the time will be available for pick-up at our Nashville store beginning on release date.

Product links:

Rocktober Direct-to-Acetate Bundle: http://thirdmanstore.com/rocktober-direct-to-acetate-bundle
The Shins: http://thirdmanstore.com/the-shins-live-at-third-man-records
The Kills: http://thirdmanstore.com/the-kills-live-at-third-man-records
Seasick Steve: http://thirdmanstore.com/seasick-steve-live-at-third-man-records

POKEY LaFARGE: "CENTRAL TIME" VIDEO PREMIERE NOW LIVE AT ROLLINGSTONE.COM

SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT TOMORROW (JUNE 4) ON THIRD MAN RECORDS

DAY OF RELEASE SHOW AT NEW YORK”S BOWERY BALLROOM

CD and LP Pre-Sale live at:

Lyrical storyteller and “international Dust Bowl-blues playboy” (RIVERFRONT TIMES) Pokey LaFarge has teamed with RollingStone.com to unveil the video “Central Time,” the first single from his self-titled album out June 4 on Third Man Records.

Directed by frequent Third Man collaborator Jo McCaughey, with set design and Lomokino photography by Rachel Briggs, the video features whimsical scenes of Pokey and the band playing at St. Louis venue Off Broadway, as well as footage of Pokey and his band members in and around the city. Incorporating digital and Lomokino footage, the “Central Time” video as playful and charming as the song itself.

Pokey”s self-titled album was produced by Old Crow Medicine Show frontman Ketch Secor. Pre-order your CD or vinyl copy NOW: 

Pokey and the band will be on tour throughout the summer, stopping at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on the album”s release date. Be sure not to miss the live show that has critics raving:

“Pokey LaFarge is making your new favorite songs”– THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST INLANDER

“freewheeling and fancy-free…the sort of feel-good Americana you can’t help but warm to.”– SEATTLE WEEKLY

“sounds as though he gunned the Delorean to 1931, pounding shots of whiskey with Jimmie Rodgers and Milton Brown upon his arrival. “– WILLAMETTE WEEK

“If you’re looking for a roaring tour through the history of American music, there’s no better guide than Pokey LaFarge.”—MXDWN

See below for all confirmed dates:

POKEY LaFARGE
LIVE 2013

6/4/13     New York, NY. Bowery Ballroom
6/5/13     Alexandria, VA. Birchmere
6/7/13     Cincinnati, OH. Taft Theatre
6/8/13     Bloomington, online casino IL. Downtown Bloomington
6/12/13    Davenport, IA. Redstone Room @ River Music
6/13/13    Omaha, NE. The Waiting Room Lounge
6/14/13    Lyons, CO. Oskar Blues Grill & Brews
6/15/13    Denver, CO. Daniels Hall @ Swallow Hill Music
6/16/13    Palisade, CO. Palisade Bluegrass Festival
6/22/13    Fayetteville, AR. George’s Majestic Lounge
6/28/13    Paducah, KY. Maiden Alley Cinema
7/9/13      Decatur, GA. Eddie’s Attic
7/10/13    Knoxville, TN. WDVX Blue Plate Special
7/11/13    Abingdon, VA. Farmer’s Market Pavillion
7/12/13    Asheville, NC. The Grey Eagle
7/14/13    Mount Solon, VA. Natural Chimneys Park
7/15/13    Glenville, PA. Snail Pie Lounge
7/16/13    Harrisburg, PA. The Abbey Bar @ Appalachian Brewing Co.
7/17/13    Philadelphia, PA. World Café Live
7/19/13    Northampton, MA. Iron Horse Music Hall
7/20/13    Boston, MA. Great Scott
7/23/13    Burlington, VT. Signal Kitchen
7/24/13    Montreal, QC. Petit Campus
7/26/13    Toronto, ON. Horsehoe Tavern
7/27-28/13    Guelph, ON. Hillside Music Festival
7/30/13    Ann Arbor, MI. The Ark
8/3/13      Madison, WI. Memorial Union Terrace
8/9/13      Henderson, KY. Audubon Mill Park
8/10/13    Louisville, KY. Headliners Music Hall
8/16/13    Biddinghuize, Netherlands. Lowlands
8/17/13    Kiewit, Belgium. Pukkelpop
8/19/13    Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland. Musikfestwochen
8/21/13    Gronigen, Netherlands. Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival
8/22/13    Tonder, Denmark. Tonder Festival
8/23/13    Tonder, Denmark. Tonder Festival
8/24/13    Tonder, Denmark. Tonder Festival
8/25/13    Tonder, Denmark. Tonder Festival
8/31/13    Dorset, UK. End Of The Road Festival
9/12/13     Charleston, IL. Dvorak Concert Hall @ Doudna Fine Arts Festival
9/21-22/13    Bristol, VA. Bristol Rhythm & Roots

THIRD MAN RECORDS ENTERS INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEGENDARY SUN RECORDS


In 1952 a record label started in a bustling Tennessee town. They were fond of acoustic tile, storefronts, the color yellow, the owner producing recording sessions and music that generally moved people. Their output couldn’t be pigeonholed to any one genre. They released everything….country, rock and roll, gospel, bluegrass, rockabilly, blues. If there’s an American musical form that came to fruition in the early 20th century, bet your bottom dollar that some outstanding examples of it were recorded and released by Sun Records.

Sixty-one years later, Third Man Records, in a similarly-bustling Tennessee town and believing in many of the same ideas mentioned above, has entered into partnership with the legendary Sun Records to reissue titles from their catalog on the format they were best known…45rpm 7″ singles.

The initial three releases highlight three disparate, yet engaging releases from the Sun catalog.

Originally released in 1953,  “Bear Cat” by Rufus Thomas is as certifiable a primitive R’n’B smoker that’s ever existed. Complete with the inimitable Joe Hill Louis on guitar, the future “Funky Chicken” Thomas gives his male-perspective answer record to Big Mama Thornton’s “Hound Dog.” In the process, the legal powers behind “Hound Dog” writers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller won a lawsuit claiming “Bear Cat” infringed on the duo’s copyright. Ever since the writing credits have been Leiber/Stoller, but what has not changed is the unbeatable groove that moves the song. “Bear Cat” is as fresh today as it was when it was originally released sixty years ago.

Also released in 1953, “Just Walking in the Rain” by the Prisonaires was Sun’s first certifiable hit. Penned Johnny Bragg and Robert Riley, both inmates at Tennessee State Prison, the solemn, haunting doo wop vibes were enough to garner the group, all incarcerated inmates, frequent day passes out of prison walls to perform across the state…including numerous engagements at the governor’s mansion. The vocal prowess and good behavior on day trips would be enough for most group members to be pardoned by the governor. Elvis Presley often said the Prisonaires were his favorite vocal group and even covered “Just Walking in the Rain” on occasion. The proof is in the pudding on this one.

Released in 1956, “Get Rhythm” is an upbeat number by Johnny Cash with positive lyrics speaking of a happy shoe-shine boy. While the song is classic, inimitable Cash, it would quickly become overshadowed by its b-side, “I Walk the Line.” A peculiar song that changes key between each verse and has no chorus, “I Walk the Line” would become the song Cash is best known for, a tale of pledged fidelity with lyrical undertones implying even deeper meaning. Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song at #30 in their 2004 list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

Each release remains faithful to its original issue on Sun, replicating the classic logo and label design coupled with a striking Sun company sleeve that dutifully employs the rooster Sam Philips lamented losing as labels switched from 78’s to 45’s.

This will be an ongoing partnership between Sun and Third Man and future releases are already in the works. Pre-orders for all three initial release (available for purchase individually or as part of a bundle) begin today, with an official release date of May 21st.

The limited edition versions of these singles will be an eye-catching yellow and black configuration we’re lovingly calling sun-ray vinyl. They will be limited to 150 copies per title. 100 copies of each of the limited versions will be sold from the Rolling Record store on May 28, 29, and 30th. The 28th we will sell the lmtd Johnny Cash single at Sun Records in Memphis TN, 29th will be Rufus Thomas in Louisville KY at Please & Thank You, and on the 30th we will sell The Prisonaires Sun Ray vinyl at Luna Records in Indianapolis. As always 50 copies of each limited edition record will go in random mail orders for the standard edition vinyl through the Third Man website. Please stay tuned to the Rolling Record Store twitter account for updates on these sales.

THIRD MAN RECORDS PRESENTS: THE GREAT GATSBY GOLD & PLATINUM LIMTED EDITION METALIZED RECORD SET

FEATURING FIRST EVER COMMERCIALLY RELEASED GOLD AND PLATINUM METALLIC LPs, LASER-CUT WOODEN JACKET WITH ALUMINUM SPINES

PRE-SALES FOR JUNE 11th RELEASE DATE OF STANDARD EDITION LP AVAILABLE FRIDAY MAY 10th.

See Video at  http://youtu.be/BWOtFqcg7vg

Third Man Records is humbled to be a part of such a stellar confluence of literature, art and music in handling the vinyl release of the soundtrack to Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby.

In an effort to present an object that integrates all the inter-connected components of this release, Third Man Records has gone the extra mile with their limited-edition version of the soundtrack in pioneering a never-before released method for vinyl records.

Both LPs in the set are blindingly reflective metalized discs. Disc one is platinum and disc two is gold. These are the first-ever commercially available records made using these precious metals via this process.

Not stopping there, the records come housed in a entirely unique laser-cut wooden LP jacket riveted to aluminum spines.  All of these elements (gold, platinum, aluminum, wood and brass) showcase the Art Deco-meets-modern style, classic meets cutting edge, which is the essence of The Great Gatsby film and Third Man Records.

Mere words pale in comparison to the actual physical presence of this piece, so please do check out the video here to get the full experience of the release.

These unique hand made sets will retail for $250 and Pre-Sales will be available in a limited number through the Third Man website (US only) from 9am on Friday May 10th in order to coincide with the Great Gatsby cinema release. Also on Friday the 10th, the first 100 physical copies of the set will be available in the Third Man retail store in Nashville from 10am.

In addition to the limited edition, Third Man is also announcing the release date of June 11th for the standard edition double album. The soundtrack will be on 180 gram vinyl and housed in a Gold Foil stamped gatefold sleeve. Pre-sales for this standard edition of the soundtrack will also be available on the Third Man website on Friday May 10th.

THIRD MAN RECORDS TO RELEASE “THE GREAT GATSBY” SOUNDTRACK ON VINYL 17-track Deluxe Edition in Stunning Gatefold Package Out This Summer


Third Man Records is proud to announce the worldwide release of the vinyl version of The Great Gatsby film Soundtrack. Anticipation is already high for this companion piece to Baz Luhrmann’s groundbreaking film of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic.

The soundtrack was executive produced by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and produced by the film’s co-writer/ producer/ director Luhrmann.

It features an all-star line up from Jack White, Jay-Z, Florence + The Machine, The xx, Beyoncé x André 3000, The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, will.i.am, Lana Del Rey, Fergie + Q Tip + GoonRock among many more standout contributions.

Drawing on his unique and unrivalled position in popular culture, Jay-Z (with collaborator and the films executive music consultant, Jeymes Samuel) worked with Luhrmann and music supervisor, Anton Monsted, on the Gatsby project over the past two years, translating the Jazz Age sensibility of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel into the musical equivalents of our own times through the blending of hip-hop, traditional jazz and other contemporary musical textures.

Third Man is very excited to present the 17-track deluxe edition of the album on vinyl, housed in glorious gatefold artwork. Additionally, Third Man will also be releasing 7” single components to the soundtrack, including Jack White’s “Love is Blindness”

A FINAL MISSIVE FROM THE AMBASSADOR OF RECORD STORE DAY

“In one of my final acts as Record Store Day ambassador, I encourage everyone who comes to the Third Man record store in Nashville to be able to hear themselves on a vinyl record, and maybe even mail it to someone they love.”

“Actively venturing to your local record shop is one of those honors and privileges in this life that we just shouldn’t take for granted. Certain beautiful experiences can only happen in the environment of a record store and I just thought that nothing could drive that point home more than a one-of-a-kind machine that lets you not only record your own vinyl record, but send it to anyone, anywhere in the world to share a song, poem, or private message with. I know those warm, scratchy tones send tingles up (and sometimes down) MY spine. Even if you aren’t instrumentally inclined, you could hold up an iPhone playing a song and sing along with the music and combine the best of all worlds tangible, digital, and romantic. And for those still skeptical or not sure if they’re brave enough to do it, think of it this way; it’s almost the same thing as illegally downloading an mp3 and emailing it to someone. Well…, almost. enjoy record store day everyone. I hope that you find that special song and someone makes you smile in the process.”

– Jack White III

http://youtu.be/vlFysAciLrU

On Saturday, April 20th, Jack White and Third Man Records will unveil their Third Man Recording Booth, a refurbished 1947 Voice-o-Graph machine that records up to 2 minutes of audio and dispenses a one-of-a-kind 6″ phonograph disc to the user. Whether it be a song, a message to a lover, an audio postcard or just the curiosity of a process that has mystified so many folks for ages, the ability to “hear yourself as others hear you” is not only a tagline here…it’s an invitation, a charge, a call to arms.

An arcade staple through the middle of the 20th century and famously used by Martin Sheen’s character in the film Badlands, these “make your own record” booths were popular audio peculiarities that fell out of vogue in the 1960s and 70s. Like the records of old, users of the Third Man Recording Booth are encouraged to mail their recording to a loved one. Third Man even offers custom-printed envelopes and postage stamps to make that happen. Located across the room from Third Man’s Dip’n’Dunk photo booth folks can even throw in a photo strip with the record to make it extra special.

The Third Man Recording Booth will be the only machine of its kind in the world that is both operational and open to the public. The booth will run on custom Third Man tokens already in use in the Third Man Novelties Lounge.

In a promotional video showcasing the process, Nashville native and Raconteur Brendan Benson uses the booth to record a heartfelt ballad he specifically wrote for the Third Man Record Booth.

Fans who record in the booth will be able to submit digitized versions of their recordings to Third Man to be streamed on a dedicated page on the Third Man Records website.

Additionally, Third Man will be hosting live performances by both Karen Elson and Mark Watrous and selling limited edition colored vinyl copies of the White Stripes Elephant to celebrate Record Store Day at its Nashville location.

For those who are unable to make the trek out to Nashville, Third Man is also hosting a pop-up shop and live performances at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. as part of their 10-day Desert Gold event.