News
The Arc Angels – Living In A Dream CD / DVD Combo Is Out Now. Enter To Win A Copy Of The 3 Disc Set.
20 Nov 09
The Arc Angels’ Living In A Dream CD / DVD Combo was released on 17 November 2009. Now through 4 December, Where’s Eric! is hosting a contest to celebrate its release. The 3 disc set has 14 live tracks along with three new studio tracks. From down and dirty blues to straight ahead rock and roll, the music never stops! The DVD has the full length concert, an Arc Angels documentary and more. The Arc Angels – Charlie Sexton, Doyle Bramhall II, and Chris Layton – opened for Eric Clapton during his May 2009 U.K. Tour.
The band’s 1992 debut album release, Arc Angels, on Geffen Records met with much critical acclaim. At the peak of that early success, the band fell apart in 1994 due to personal conflicts, bad chemicals and crushing touring schedules. In the years following, each band member created their own unique path. Charlie Sexton made two critically acclaimed solo albums and spent several years touring with iconic musician Bob Dylan. Chris Layton recorded three albums with the Texas soul quintet, Storyville, and backed artists like Buddy Guy, John Mayer and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Doyle Bramhall II recorded several solo projects, toured with Roger Waters, and as a solo act supported Eric Clapton on numerous tour dates in 2001. From 2004 until March 2009, Doyle and was an integral part of Eric’s touring band and has collaborated with EC in the studio from 2000.
The Arc Angels performances featured in Living In A Dream were primarily filmed and recorded at Stubb’s Amphitheater in Austin, Texas. Lots of pick-up shots were done indoors – at the legendary Antone’s in Austin, the House of Blues in Dallas and Galveston’s Mardi Gras. Documentary and interview footage was added for context and historical interest. A whole section of performances at and interviews about Antone’s is included as a tribute to the band’s friend and mentor (and M.C. for this show), Clifford Antone. The package also includes three new songs: one each by Charlie (“Crave and Wonder”) and Doyle (“What I’m Looking For”), and a very cool cover of the Paul McCartney song, “Too Many People.”
Finally, in addition to being a document of the Arc Angels’ history to date (1990 – 2009), this box set marks the next transition. In the spring of 2009, original member Tommy Shannon, for reasons of health and happiness, decided to bow out before the next phase began. He will be missed, but the band carries on. Tommy’s departure makes this CD / DVD collection an even more meaningful document to the band and their fans. A complete track list can be found at the bottom of this article.
The Arc Angels and their management have graciously provided several copies of Living In A Dream to Where’s Eric! They will be awarded as prizes to individuals around the world who are registered to receive our free e-mail newsletter full of Eric Clapton news. Living In A Dream is available from arcangelsmusic.com.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO ENTER THE LIVING IN A DREAM CONTEST:
Step One:
Already get the Where’s Eric! email newsletter … go right to Step Two. If you are not registered to receive our email newsletter, enter your email address at right in the box labeled JOIN OUR MAILING LIST. This contest is open only to those individuals who are registered to receive the free Where’s Eric! Newsletter. One entry per person. Duplicate / multiple entries (and the registration of additional email addresses to improve odds of winning) and incomplete entries will result in disqualification.
Step Two:
Send an email to contests@whereseric.com to enter. Use the subject header Living In A Dream Contest (most email programs will automatically default to this for you when you click on the contest email address). In the body of the email, be sure to include your FULL NAME and POSTAL ADDRESS, including your country of residence. All qualified entrants will be entered in a random draw.
THE ARC ANGELS – LIVING IN A DREAM TRACK LIST
Audio
Live At Stubb’s
01. Paradise Café
02. Carry Me On
03. The Famous Jane
04. Good Time
05. She’s Alright
06. Always Believed In You
07. Sent By Angels
08. Crave and Wonder
09. Nadine
10. See What Tomorrow Brings
11. Shape I’m In
12. Living In A Dream
13. Too Many Ways To Fall
Studio
14. Crave and Wonder
15. What I’m Looking For
16. Too Many People
Live at Antone’s
17. Spanish Moon
DVD
Live At Stubb’s
01. Paradise Café
02. Carry Me On
03. The Famous Jane
04. Good Time
05. She’s Alright
06. Always Believed In You
07. Sent By Angels
08. Crave and Wonder
09. Nadine
10. See What Tomorrow Brings
11. Shape I’m In
12. Living In A Dream
13. Too Many Ways To Fall
For more info about the Arc Angels, visit their website arcangelsmusic.com
Contest Rules: No purchase necessary. Registration to receive the free Where’s Eric! Newsletter is required for entry. Individuals can register for the free e-newsletter by adding their email address in the area labeled "JOIN OUR MAILING LIST" at right. Registration will be confirmed to validate contest entry. Contest starts Friday 20 November at 12:00 (U.K.) and ends Friday 4 December 2009 at 23:59 (UK). One entry per person. Multiple entries, the registration of multiple email addresses for one person and incomplete entries will result in disqualification. Where’s Eric! is not responsible for the timeliness of delivery or electronic or computer malfunctions that may affect the delivery or content of entry. Winners will be selected in a random draw from all eligible entries on or about 5 December 2009. Winners will be notified by email. If winners cannot be reached within 3 days of notification, alternate winners will be selected. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable. No substitution or cash equivalent will be made. All decisions of Where’s Eric! Staff are final. Winners should allow 6 weeks for delivery of prize.