Doors 7:00PM / Show 8:00PM
$15 ADV / $20 DOS
This is a seated show.
Mr. Chair, Madison’s genre-defying music ensemble, announced a limited physical release event for their highly anticipated second album, Better Days. The release party and show is Friday, October 21 at the Bur Oak.
The music on Better Days is expansive and varied, toying with fusion, prog rock, jazz, and classical elements, but never settling into a singular musical style. Mr. Chair’s dynamic and fresh sound abounds in the nine sweeping journeys that comprise the record.
Better Days features Chicago-based guitarist José Guzmán and a special appearance from poet/spoken word artist Buzz Kemper, both of whom will join Mr. Chair at this performance. The album also features saxophonist Eddie Barbash - well known as a member of Jon Batiste's Stay Human, his performances on the Late Show with Steven Colbert, and for his work with Cory Wong and the Wong Notes.
Mr. Chair announced plans to print 150 copies of their recording, and will only make them available in-person at their event at the Bur Oak.
“We want this to be a special event for our friends, families, and collaborators. They make us who we are as a band and we wanted to share this project with them first and foremost. We’re excited to make the music available one night only in an old-school format - if you want to hear the record, come to the Bur Oak and grab a CD!” said drummer Mike Koszewski.
Details about a larger release of Better Days will be announced at a later date.