Franz Nicolay Tours, Publishes Book

Holdin' steady despite leaving his former band...

By Blurt Staff

As previously announced, Franz Nicolay, the mustachioed multi-instrumentalist,  has decided to leave the Hold Steady and has now outlined some more plans for 2010 which includes solo touring, a new book and a GUIGNOL & MISCHIEF BREW collaboration.

On February 11, he'll release Complicated Gardening Techniques, his collection of short stories, via Julius Singer Press.  He will embark on an east coast solo tour to support the forthcoming book and the release of last years' Major General and St. Sebastian of the Short Stage.  The book can be preordered here or you can pick up a copy from the man himself on tour. 

Nicolay is also part of the gypsy-punk unit, GUIGNOL, who recently recorded Fight Dirty - a collaboration with anarcho-folk hero, MISCHIEF BREW. The CD and vinyl release of the collaboration has been delayed, but fans can now pick up the digital and cassette (with a digital download card) release of the album atthe Cottage Records.  Look for more news on the official release of the collaboration and collaborative touring to come.

 
Tour Dates:

2/19 - Alfred, NY - Alfred University, Knight Club
2/20 - Washington, DC - DC9 (w/ Roman Kuebler of Oranges Band)
2/21 - Charlottesville, VA - Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
2/22 - Charlottesville, VA - Guest DJ on WNRN In The Morning
2/22 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
2/23 - Charlottesville, VA - Guest DJ on WTJU Afternoon
2/24 - Baltimore, MD - Otto Bar, (w/ Roman Kuebler of Oranges Band)
2/25 - Philadelphia, PA - Khyber, (w/ Ha Ha Tonka, Peasant)
2/26 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory (Book release party for Complicated
Gardening Techniques; w/ Tim Fite)

 
GUIGNOL On the Road:

3/4 - Boston TBA
3/5 - Bennington, VT - Bennington College
3/6 - Great Barrington, MA - Bat Barn
3/8 - Lowell MA - Live on WUML,