Bloodthirsty Thrift Shopping

Death-Defying Encounter with Rock’n’Roll On A Budget. It was a short tour, without a good paying anchor gig. Meaning: we’d driven too far, for too little. If something magical didn’t happen at our gig in St. Louis tonight–like selling a ton of CDs–paying the guys in the band wasn’t going to happen. So, this morning, I was obsessed with selling …

Willie Wisely Trio Get Back: A True Reunion

Great Review of “True” and Interview by Maine’s Discerning DJ/Critic Mike Dow. From the opening chords of “Kiss Her and Make it Right” on “True,” their first album in 18 years, you’re drawn into the wonderful world of managed chaos that is the Willie Wisely Trio – a fierce foursome that are as comfortable cooking grooves wrapped in pure melody …

Video Vivisections #2 :: Willie Wisely Dissects “True” Cut By Cut By Cut

Talking Through The Music From The Artists’ Point Of View. From my home studio, I slice through the music, cut by cut, from the new album “True”, discussing various components of each song as they play in real time. If you like artistic candor, then this episode featuring “True”, the title track from the new WW3 album, is for you. …

TV Shoot Photos: Willie Wisely Trio on “MN Originals”

Pre-recorded live performance to air in April 2012 on PBS affiliate. Big thanks to Twin Cities Public Television and “MN Originals” for shooting the WW3’s in-studio performance last week. The crew worked long past quitting time, perfectly choreographing those cameras. The episode will air in spring 2012. We took what was probably 5-7 takes of each song, performing live. More nerve …

Wisely Trio Confirms TV Appearance: “MN Original”

Willie Wisely Trio Performs New Songs on Acclaimed Public TV Show. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The newly regrouped Willie Wisely Trio, as part of the release of their first album in 18 years, is set to pre-record their live performance on Twin Cities Public Television’s acclaimed MN Original show. All four original members of the WW3, including Peter Anderson (drums), James …