Uber-drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Devo, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, The Vandals, Guns'n'Roses, The Replacements and Sting amongst others) has a new song streaming at Alternative Press. The song, "You and Me and the Tuba Tree (For Ferris Al-Sayed)" comes from My New Friends, due April 1st on Outerscope Records. The record was written in response to his promotional packages for his last record, Since 1972, which included th eopportunity to meet Freese for events such as dinner, touring Disneyland, and other more elaborate and ridiculous outings. All but the $75,000 package have sold to this date.
What's in store for My New Friends promotion? Freese says this:
I have a few things up my sleeve but it won't be as elaborate as the last batch. It took a lot out of me that last time around. I'll probably do another set of P.F. Chang's lunch dates and some more of the 'thank you phone calls' like I did on the last album. I am going to have a few involved 'packages' that will include everything ranging from customized 'box sets' to having Dexter from The Offspring fly us in his jet up to San Luis Obispo and go see Bubble Gum Alley (I think if ya slip Dexter a C-note he'll do a few doughnuts or wheelies on the way back). I'm also trying to get Tommy Lee involved in a seance up at Danny Lohner's castle with one of the buyers too. Maybe have him DJ while we get in touch with the spirit of Divine or Buddy Rich or something.
