Ian Alexy’s new album Troubadour 21st Century is available now on all major streaming platforms.
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CHRISTMAS BELLS, HOLIDAY DRUMS (JINGLE, JANGLE)
Teague Alexy - Lead Vocal, Guitars, Organ, Percussion, Drum Machine, Harmonica
Brian Wells - Bass
Produced by Teague Alexy
Written by Teague Alexy / CIC Music
Mixed and Mastered by Jake Larson
Recorded at Igloo Studios - Duluth, MN
Artwork by Heidi Feror
Art Direction & Design by Joshua Priestley
Consider It Correspondence
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1994 finds its protagonist taking a nostalgic look into a glorified past while struggling to find a place in the tumultuous present. “It’s been so long since I felt that way. I don’t belong, somebody’s going to come take me away,” sings Ian Alexy before being blasted by Ben Peterson’s descending saxophone hook.
The lyric and the spirit of the song reflect the writer’s upbringing on the Jersey Shore, while Ian’s band The Deserters bring a funk/rock sensibility that comes from their native city of Minneapolis, where the track was recorded. The song was written just after the passing of two of Ian’s favorite artists, Tom Petty and Prince.
“I’ll always be searching because I need a little more. I want to feel the way I felt in 1994.”
Ian Alexy’s new single making It Shine is the song of the day on MPR rock station The Current which broadcasts all over Minnesota and beyond. You can stream the Current and download the song of the day at the link on the headline.
Ian Alexy has just released a full length music video for the new single Making It Shine. The song and video features Ian along with his band the Deserters, Mike Cini on drums, Ben Peterson on bass and Mike C. Smith on lead guitar. The single is available on Ian’s new Bandcamp page and is streaming world wide.
Making It Shine single available on Bandcamp and streaming
Ian Alexy is releasing the first song from his forthcoming record. It is available on his new Bandcamp page and streaming world wide.
“Things have changed and the past is gone,” is the opening line to Ian Alexy’s new single Making It Shine. Although the song was completed almost a year ago, it sounds written for the present moment. Electric guitars echo and sway over drummer Mike Cini’s steady and sinister beat. Ian whispers and growls, insisting on transcending adversity, as the title suggests. The line up is rounded out by Ben Peterson on bass and Ian’s long time friend, New Jersey guitarist Mike C. Smith. Making It Shine is the first single from Ian Alexy forthcoming new record.
Making It Shine is a four part documentary series written and edited by Ian Alexy. When quarantine began Ian was given the opportunity to go through the many hours of video compiled over the last twelve years of traveling and making music. Much of the footage had never been seen and revealed itself to be a treasure trove of music and images. The film juxtaposes the frenzied pace of the music life with the sudden isolation of quarantine. The series will cover Ian’s solo career and his work with Hobo Nephews Of Uncle Frank. Part 1 of the series will be released later this month along with the new single also titled Making It Shine.
“Good Morning” is the theme song for the opening of the TEA with TEAGUE live stream and is based a traditional Rastafarian song. A portion of the proceeds from this single will be donated to American Indian Community Housing Organization in Duluth, MN. This version is a rough mix from Igloo studios.
In addition, Teague has released, for the first time in digital format, "Marie: Under The Counter 3" - a long-out-of-print EP of solo live performances and home recordings from 2002.
Both "Good Morning" and "Marie: Under The Counter 3" are available exclusively on BandCamp.
Since April 2nd, Teague Alexy has been live streaming Tea with Teague every morning at 9 am CST on Facebook. Tune in on Teague’s Facebook artist page to tune in live or watch archived episodes. Music, stories, readings, thoughts, ideas, community and positive vibes to start the day.
