Things are shaping up nicely for Kevin Morby’s upcoming third LP, Singing Saw, which was recently introduced with a teaser that established the ghostly vibe forthcoming. Today, the ghosts have become more literal, as the first single, “I Have Been to the Mountain,” has been released along with a carefully choreographed video about one man’s waltz out the hospital door—unfortunately more metaphysically than literally. Though as Butthead would say, “I have seen the top of the mountain, and it is good.”
The video was directed by Phillip Lopez and stars Nathan Mitchell, who both came to Morby’s attention when he saw their “Harlem River”–featuring short “Fred Astaire with a stomach full of Corn Chips and Valium.” This new project could be considered a prequel or a sequel depending on how you look at things.
Check out that video, along with Morby’s new tour dates, below.
Kevin Morby tour dates
June
2 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room *
3 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater *
4 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Crepe Place *
6 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios *
7 – Vancouver, BC – Media Club *
8 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern *
10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kliby Court *
11 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge *
12 – Kansas City, MO – Riot Room *
14 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry *
15 – Chicago, IL – Schubas *
16 – Grand Rapids , MI – Pyramid Scheme *
17 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall *
19 – Allston, MA – Great Scott *
20 – Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle *
22 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade NYC *
23 – Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel *
24 – Durham, NC – The Pinhook *
25 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl *
26 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
28 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
29 – Austin, TX – The Sidewinder
July
2 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
August
4–8 – Happy Valley, OR – Pickathon
* = with Jaye Bartell
Singing Saw is out April 15 via Dead Oceans.
