"The Chicago-based string genius Joshua Abrams first talked to us about the idea of this album a while back
Pier 13 was an abandoned coal-loading pier along the Delaware River near where CCIS rehearsed
as Tortoise turned their iconic early songsover to their friends to play with
Included on the last side of this 2xLP release
How nice it is to hear the audience
THIRD EAR BAND - Third Ear Band LP Sleeves "The Chicago-based string genius JoshuaFor many bands, having all their gear stolen would be catastrophic. For Third Ear Band, this unfortunate 1968 incident opened a portal to beneficial change. Leader percussionist Glen Sweeney viewed the heist as a sign to alter Third Ear Band's approach, and they switched to exclusively using acoustic instruments. With electrified psychedelia in full bloom, Sweeney, Paul Minns (oboe, recorder, whistles, flutes) and Richard Coff (violin, viola) struck