Stuart Davis’ live-in-studio performance of “Female Friend” from Radio K, from the 1996 fundraiser CD, Stuck on A.M.. Radio K’s Simon Peter wrote of Stuart’s performance, “This recording became a huge request hit, and we’re endeared to anyone who’d come in and and debut painfully honest material like this, just hours after it was written. Plus, Stuart’s got a supernatural way with syllables and vocab, not unlike two other Minnesota-born lyricists… you know, their names are Bob and Paul,” (referring of course to Zimmerman and Westerberg).

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The Punk Monk plans special show at departing Boulder venue
By Wendy Kale, kale@coloradodaily.com

Stuart Davis does it all.

The alternative folk-rock artist tours steadily, writes and directs his own cable TV show and now he’s selling his calligraphy paintings.

Davis also appreciates his music community and Friday he’s playing one of the last big shows at the b.side Lounge. The venue will close its doors on Dec. 31, so the Boulder performer’s planned a multimedia concert for his last b.side visit.

Davis always comes up with new and exciting projects, and he was ready to tell the Colorado Daily about his latest creative adventures.

Q: What exciting things are happening with your career?

A: I’m getting ready to record my next album, which I’ll be doing at Boulder’s Immersive Studios. Feels like it’s shaping up to be one of the best albums yet.

I also wrote two screenplays — a comedy and a drama. Steve Brill (“Mr. Deeds,” “Little Nicky”) wants to direct one of them, so that’s been moving really fast.

I’ve also developed several new television series. I think you’ll be watching them on a larger TV network in early 2010. I can’t say any more yet.

Q: What will your upcoming be CD like and what’s up with the VIP packaging?

A: The new album is going to be a bit edgier than the last one. I loved Something Simple very much, but this next batch of songs has a more challenging kind of content.

There is a long list of songs that have been favorites at live shows, but I never put them on a studio album. Their time has come and they will be on this record.

I’ve also written a lot of new material, so this album will be a blend of those two sources.

The VIP packages are special bundles people can buy of highly personalized items. They include pre-release copies of the new record and copies of my unpublished books — signed by me. These are things that aren’t on sale anywhere else.

Q: How will your fan-powered record label work?

A: Yes, I am asking my fans to be the label. Basically, they can partner with me, and they are the label.

It’s a non-conventional loan. I’m not selling stock or shares. The fans partner with me, do a non-conventional loan and then they are first ones to make money.

I don’t make money on the album until they do. The full explanation is at stuartdavis.com/blog/new-kind-record-label.

Q: What do you have planned for the b.side show on Dec. 4 and how do you feel about the club closing?

A: Sad isn’t it? I will be very bummed to see the club go.

What I have planned is a live concert by me, plus reading spoken word comedy from one of my books — and I’ll be screening a little bit of my TV show.

After the show, DJ Rekluse will take the stage and guide the party ’til it’s closing time. It’s going to be fantastic.

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Sex, God, Rock ‘n Roll : New Comedy Series Debuts On HDNet

Zen Buddhist-indie rocker Stuart Davis is launching a new comedy series: Sex, God, Rock ‘n Roll.  Season One of of this ground-breaking tv show debuts April 26 on HDNet across the U.S. and Canada.  Sex, God, Rock ‘n Roll is written, directed, and hosted by Stuart Davis, and features edgy humor from the open-hearted maniac.   Each episode follows Stu performing stand up comedy, news, sketches, and his acclaimed music.  A twisted mind and a sensitive soul, Davis has made a career out of parsing tricky topics, and Sex, God, Rock ‘n Roll finds this ‘Punk Monk’ at his multi-faceted best.

“We are excited to welcome Stuart Davis and Sex, God, Rock ‘n Roll to HDNet.  Stuart is one of a kind, and we are thrilled he is on HDNet.”
-Mark Cuban, President of HDNet

Davis has studied his heroes (Ricky Gervais, Amy Sedaris, Jon Stewert), but is finding a unique voice with his ’spiritual’ brand of comedy.  SGR&R is a delirious dive into life’s Mysteries through the mind of a Cosmo-centric comedian.  It’s no wonder Davis has become known as the Twisted Mystic.

“Without exaggeration, Stuart Davis is one of the most fascinating and exceptional songwriters in modern music.”
-San Jose Metro

While Davis is a happily hyphenated artist (writer-director-actor-comedian-songwriter), he’s first known for his music.  The sound track to Season One of SGR&R (‘Songs From The TV Series’) is being released simultaneously with the debut of the tv show.  The first single, Twisted Mystery, hits radio in April and is also featured on Showtime in the series I Can’t Believe I’m Still Single.  Davis will be touring nationally through the summer to promote the TV series and the new collection of pop songs.

Filmed in HD in front of a live audience in Boulder, Colorado (take that, Mork & Mindy!), SGRR will also have a web-based home at www.sexgodrocknroll.com where fans can find exclusive content for members only.   The SGR&R subscription site includes interviews with spiritual figures, unreleased sketches, and regular vlogs from Stu.

“Davis may be the best songwriter you’ve never heard of.”
-Des Moines Register

Sex, God, Rock ‘n Roll airs Sundays on HDNet beginning April 26.

“Davis subtly sneaks religious dialogue into popular culture. Most surprisingly, the music is damn good. Critics, you can sigh with relief.”
-Miami New Times

Stu twittered today that as part of the deal, “This morning I am taking blood, urine, and brain wave tests for insurance for the tv show. I told the doctor my brain is ‘waving, not drowning’”.

Along with the show announcement, expect a mini-concert & debut screening to take place in Stuart’s hometown of Boulder at the Boulder Theater (tentatively planned for May 15th).

When the announcement is made, you’ll find it on www.sexgodrocknroll.com, and we will also repro it here.

“YEAAAAH! You’re about to get pregnant!”*

*with knowledge, we believe

Related news: Part 2 of an audio interview with Stuart Davis is up at personallifemedia.com

And here’s the commercial for the entire Seven Voices series.