Pitchfork: Jonathan Richman Tours, Scores Indie Film

Jonathan Richman Tours, Scores Indie Film

Still one of the hardest working men in indie showbiz, folk-pop institution Jonathan Richman has lined up a month-long set of live engagements across the U.S. The jaunt kicks off tonight with a string of four shows at the Knitting Factory in NYC and has Richman working his way down the East Coast through the 27th, hitting fifteen more cities along the way.

While he hasn't issued a disc of new material since 2004's well-received Not So Much to Be Loved as to Love, the Modern Lover did recently lend his talents to the upcoming indie film Revolution Summer. Written and directed by Miles Montalbano-- who also played some bass on Not So Much and shot Richman's 2003 live DVD Take Me to the Plaza-- the film features an original score by Richman, as well as his, er, riches: Jonathan executive produced the project.

While the film is currently without a release date, it's never too early to get pumped up for Revolution Summer. Practice telling your friends about it: the film's official website describes it as a story of "Four young people adrift in The City, and the choices they make in their search for meaning in the face of an increasingly oppressive and alienating society." Could be the next There's Something About Mary, who knows?

If I were a Richman:

02-01 New York, NY - Knitting Factory
02-02 New York, NY - Knitting Factory
02-03 New York, NY - Knitting Factory
02-04 New York, NY - Knitting Factory
02-07 Asbury Park, NJ - Wonder Bar
02-08 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
02-09 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
02-10 Charlottesville, VA - Starr Hill Music Hall
02-11 Williamsburg, VA - College of William and Mary
02-13 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
02-14 Charlotte, NC - The Evening Muse
02-15 Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
02-16 Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
02-17 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
02-18 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
02-20 East Nashville, TN - Radio Cafe
02-21 East Nashville, TN - Radio Cafe
02-22 Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe
02-23 Little Rock, AR - Sticky Fingerz
02-24 Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
02-26 Austin, TX - Continental Club
02-27 Austin, TX - Cactus Cafe