Camper Van Beethoven turns 25, releases greatest hits
As May slips rapidly away and June fast approaches, a landmark anniversary lies ahead in the sunny months to come. It’s time to take the skinheads bowling and fondly remember that time Lassie went to the moon. That’s right, influential rock band Camper Van Beethoven is preparing to celebrate its Silver Anniversary. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCamper Van Beethoven and Cracker Announce DVD
David Lowery-led bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven are set to release a collaborative DVD documenting their Camp Out festival in Pioneertown, California, that occurred from September 9 – 10 in 2005. Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven – First Annual Camp Out Live also includes footage of side project Monks of Doom as well as sets from Johnny Hickman, Victor Krummenacher, Jonathan Segel, Porch Stock Footage, Stephen Brower, Greg Lisher and David Immerglck. Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven – First Annual Camp Out Live has a street date of January 1, 2007.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFirst annual Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Camp
On Sep. 9 and 10, at a legendary honky tonk turned restaurant and bar called Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, the first annual Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Camp Out will be held. Serving as an alternative to large festivals, the camp out will showcase California artists while celebrating the connections of the Camper Van Beethoven musical family. Members of Low, Red House Painters and several other groups will perform. For more information, visit Camper Van Beethoven's official site... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCamper Van Beethoven - New Roman Times
It’s a well-known fact that defunct legendary bands only reunite for cash-generating tours in support of greatest hits CD packages. Just look at The Who, The Eagles, even the Pixies... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsCamper Van Beethoven
PITTSBURGH, PA. January 23, 2003 As with any band whose legend has had a decade to grow to nearly unapproachable heights by disbanding before they hit a creative snag, Camper Van Beethoven has to contend with the unenviable task of competing with a version of themselves from an era when they were nearly 15 years younger and indie rock was a different beast altogether. No doubt, reunions of this sort have often been the unfortunate impetus for sending large numbers of aging hipsters to their homes feeling considerably older than they were when the walked through the venue’s doors. As... read more
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