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A. Savage of Parquet Courts has shared a new solo single. "Thanksgiving Prayer" is a contemplative and sax-laced moment that is released on Rough Trade Records, with whom Savage has signed as a solo artist. Check it out below.
“Thanksgiving Prayer” marks Savage’s first new solo music since 2017’s Thawing Dawn. In a statement he explained some of the context around the recording of the song.
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"Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and every year on that day I write down some words having to do with gratitude. Some years are better than others, but the last one I celebrated these words just sort of came out of me. It was a pretty special holiday actually, because in fact we were recording this song, but I made everybody take a day off. [Producer] John Parish and his wife Michelle were kind enough to allow me to take over their kitchen to cook the meal for everyone. Dylan and I were the only Americans, so there was a bit of explaining to do. So it was the band, the studio staff and the Parish family, and it was an absolutely lovely day. I was in awe of the kindness and mercy, and that’s what the song is about; being in awe of humans. When I got back to my room I was on such a high so I started writing and this song is what was on the page the next morning, when we recorded it."
In addition to the solo music, Savage has also announced a North American tour for the fall. He will be on the road throughout October and into November. Scroll down for full venue and date information.
A. Savage tour dates
October 20 - Portland, ME - SPACE
October 21 - Boston, MA - Crystal Ballroom
October 22 - Portsmouth, NH - Press Room
October 24 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground
October 25 - Kalamazoo, MI - Eccentric Cafe
October 27 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
October 28 - St. Paul, MN - Turf Club
October 29 - Milwaukee, WI - Colectivo
October 30 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway
November 1 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups
November 2 - Louisville, KY - Whirling Tiger
November 3 - Nashville, TN - Third Man
November 4 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
November 5 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle
November 7 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
November 9 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
November 10 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian
November 11 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
