Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill are excited to share the information of their debut album, Lengthy After The Fireplace, which has been skillfully produced and engineered by Paul Allen. This heartfelt album consists of tracks that have been initially penned by John’s brothers, Barry and Invoice Cowsill, making it a touching tribute crammed with nostalgia and love.
In discussing the album’s new single, “Idiot is the Final One to Know,” John Cowsill expresses his enthusiasm, stating, “I really like the swing of this monitor; it’s energetic and enjoyable! Taking part in it provides me the prospect to channel my inside Elvis or Dwight Yoakam. It has simply the correct amount of twang, making it an absolute pleasure to carry out reside. I keep in mind attempting to nail a double shuffle on the drums throughout recording, however I settled for the only shuffle you hear now. I do know my brother Invoice would have most well-liked the model we recorded, as he wouldn’t have favored something he known as a ‘Hollywood Shuffle,’ during which the drummer performs the swing beats on the snare slightly than focusing solely on the backbeats on the two and 4.”
John continues, reflecting on his brother Invoice’s distinctive lifestyle and efficiency. “For Invoice, ‘enjoyable’ was such a severe matter that it typically felt such as you have been having fun with your self with out even realizing it. And for those who have been having an excessive amount of enjoyable, be careful—he would toss a guitar decide at you! As soon as Invoice stepped onto the stage, he had the presence to command consideration instantly. He actually was the Elvis of our time.”
Vicki chimes in, “John’s voice on ‘Idiot Is The Final One To Know’ is simply improbable. Taking part in and singing this music reside appears like I’m on the Grand Ole Opry. It fantastically showcases the love for the Nineteen Fifties nation swing that each Invoice Cowsill and Jeffrey Hatcher embraced. This duet pays tribute to basic nation duos like Tammy Wynette and George Jones.”
ABOUT VICKI & JOHN
Vicki Peterson, a member of the enduring band The Bangles, whose chart-topping hits embody “Stroll Like An Egyptian” and “Everlasting Flame” (the highest-selling single by an all-female group in historical past), companions with John Cowsill, the proficient drummer and vocalist for The Seaside Boys for over twenty years, and an authentic member of the famend household band The Cowsills. Collectively, they’re proud to current their debut Americana album, Lengthy After The Fireplace, that includes songs composed by John’s brothers Barry and Invoice Cowsill.
Vicki was a founding member of The Bangles, probably the most profitable music teams of the Eighties, boasting over 6 million albums offered, each gold and platinum. Their music has been featured throughout numerous media, from Austin Powers to the favored present Stranger Issues, and has reached multigenerational audiences, evident of their 6 million month-to-month listeners on streaming platforms, 390 million views on TikTok, and greater than half a billion views on their YouTube channel by 2024.
Through the years, Peterson has collaborated together with her shut pal and sister-in-law, Susan Cowsill, to type The Psycho Sisters, which built-in into the esteemed New Orleans songwriting collective, The Continental Drifters, the place they proceed to thrive immediately.
All through the 90s, Vicki remained busy, collaborating with artists like Tom Petty, John Doe, Hootie & The Blowfish, and Belinda Carlisle, and even toured with The Go-Go’s throughout their 1994-1995 reunion. Within the twenty first century, The Bangles reunited to launch 4 further albums, additional extending their musical legacy.
John Cowsill started his musical journey at age 7, performing in golf equipment along with his household. The Cowsills rose to fame within the late Nineteen Sixties, showing on main tv reveals similar to The Ed Sullivan Present and The Johnny Carson Present. They loved a number of Prime 20 hits, together with “Hair,” which reached #1 throughout 4 nations, and “The Rain, The Park, & Different Issues,” which offered over 3 million copies and peaked at #2 on the US Billboard charts.
In 1981, John was featured on the hit “867-5309 (Jenny)” by Tommy Tutone and later toured with Jan and Dean earlier than becoming a member of The Seaside Boys as a key member of their touring band. For over 20 years, he performed drums and different devices, collaborating in roughly 180 live shows annually, and making frequent tv appearances on reveals similar to Good Morning America and The Tonight Present with Jimmy Fallon.
Over the course of his numerous profession, John has carried out and recorded alongside musical legends together with Bob Dylan, Mamas & Papas, Harry Chapin, Maroon 5, Herman’s Hermits, Mickey Dolenz (The Monkees), and Chuck Berry. He at the moment serves as one of many lead singers for The Smithereens and is the touring drummer for Peter Perrett (The Solely Ones).
Already turning heads in 2024, Vicki and John have garnered consideration from LA Weekly, which praised their efficiency at The Troubadour, and featured them in Folks journal. In addition they dazzled audiences as featured performers on the 30A Songwriter’s Competition and the Vadsø Arts Competition in Norway.
TRACK LISTING
1. Ol’ Timeless
2. When Hearts Collide
3. Downtown
4. Embers
5. A Thousand Instances
6. You, In My Thoughts
7. Don’t Look Again
8. Sound On Sound
9. Is Anyone Right here
10. Come to Me
11. Vagabond
12. Idiot Is The Final One to Know
TOUR DATES
Apr 18 – Los Angeles, CA – McCabe’s Guitar Store – SOLD OUT
Apr 24 – Belleville, IL – Venue on Principal – SOLD OUT
Could 3 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
Could 4 – Nashville, TN* – Metropolis Vineyard
Could 9 – New York, NY – The Slicing Room
June 1 – Pioneertown, CA++ – Pappy & Harriet’s
June 2 – San Diego, CA++ – Casbah
June 3 – Los Angeles, CA++ – Zebulon
June 5 – Southhampton, PA – Stone Turtle Home Concert events
June 10 – Fullerton, CA – Muckenthaler Cultural Middle
* supporting The Smithereens
++ w/The Minus 5
ORDER Lengthy After The Fireplace right here.
