Rio Theatre

Conor Oberst and Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band

Sunday, Aug 03, 2008 8:00 PM PDT
at Rio Theatre
in Santa Cruz, CA

Another great indy show at the Rio! WE HAVE PULLED OUT ALL THE SEATS SO EVERYBODY CAN STAND AT THIS EVENT! Conor Oberst is set to release a solo album on August 5th. This recording was made in Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico during the months of January and February 2008. In Tepoztlan, a place known for Aztec Magic and Extra-Terrestrial Sightings, a temporary studio was created in a mountain villa called Valle Mistico at the outskirts of town. It was produced by Conor Oberst with much help from engineer and long time associate Andy LeMaster. A special band was assembled for the recording, known amongst themselves and to friends as The Mystic Valley Band. It was there at Valle Místico that Conor and the band lived and worked for that time in near perfect harmony, often unaware of the hour or the day. The result is his first solo album in thirteen years, following Water (1993), Here's To Special Treatment (1994) and Soundtrack To My Movie (1995). In that time he has recorded and preformed in many bands and musical projects including Commander Venus, Park Ave., Desaparecidos, and most notably Bright Eyes, his main musical vehicle for the past decade. Conor Oberst will be touring this album throughout the summer and has already announced an appearance at Augusta's Reading & Leeds festival.