Jed Dale forms supergroup “Dead Jailers”
4 08 2006PRESS RELEASE AP, Richmond, VA) Jed Dale and the Dead Jailers
Jed Dale (formerly of “The Mandoleers”) has announced the formation of a new supergroup, “Jed Dale and the Dead Jailers”. The new lineup includes veteran musicians Mick Schwigger, Lum Burke, and Buzz Nutley.
Dale, recently discharged from his 12th rehab, admitted to reporters that he had drank himself deaf — a charge that Schwigger has levied for years from his spot in Mandoleers’ rival band, Mandofunken. But the two have reconciled due to simple alcohol-related memory loss over the accusations. With a background steeped in the Oompah circuit, Schwigger brings his self described (and copyrighted trademark) “Schwagger” to the group, laying down the rhythm (and the occasional atmospheric assault) to what promises to be a sound to be dealt with.
Nutley, a.k.a. “Barbecue Boy”, recently left his own solo project, GoodPork, a curious blend of swampadelic rap and pork. While Nutley’s departure marks the end of many years on his own, he quietly remarked “there’s no hard feelin’s”. Dale, when reminded that he had hired “Barbecue Boy” Nutley to play in his new band, released a statement praising his favorite hunting dog, “Sporty”, a frequent Dale hallucination, as Dale has never owned a dog. Shortly thereafter his agent released a statement welcoming Nutley, and praising his highly skilled musicianship and enthusiasm for pork.
As a longtime member of Wafflecock cover band, WaffleCochlea, Burke’s work has largely been ignored by the mainstream, alternative, and underground scenes. His lone solo effort, “Hey I’m Over Here”, has been out of print since just prior to its release. But with his addition to The Dead Jailers, Burke may prove to be the missing link. His telegraphic guitar style was developed by playing in front of a mirror, a convention he often employed on stage to teach himself the chords to his songs. This should serve the band well, as Dale is notorious for forgetting chords, as well as words and music. In fact, Dale has dubbed Burke “That guy over there”, a nod to his bandmate’s ability to prompt him (although Burke mistook it as acknowledgment of his aforementioned solo album). When asked about the prospects of a fall tour, Dale quipped something unintelligible and belched “I got B.O.”. A studio album is planned for a winter release.
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