Brokeback is the longstanding project of Douglas McCombs (Tortoise and Eleventh Dream Day) that launched way back in 1995. The band has new line-up, established in 2010, and a new album dropping tomorrow via Thrill Jockey.
Brokeback and The Black Rock is the seventh release from the band and first since 2003. The band now consists of Pete Croke (Tight Phantomz, Head of Skulls!, Reds and Blue), Chris Hansen (Pinebender, Head of Skulls!), and James Elkington (the Zincs, the Horse’s Ha). The album these four have created attempts to capture the full sound of this talented band and succeeds on every level.
You can catch Brokeback at Rainbo Club (1150 North Damen Ave) on Jan. 27th and at Saki for a listening party on Jan. 28th at 7pm.