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Last Updated: 11/29/2009

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City: CHICAGO
State: Illinois
Country: US
Signup Date: 12/27/2005

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Friday, September 11, 2009 
Hi there-
We are both glad and sorry to report that the new Chamber Strings 7" is SOLD OUT. ('I Come Apart' b/w 'The Check-Out Girls') It is no longer available to order through us and this page. Sorry, but it was a limited pressing! However, you may still be able to get a copy through Avec Vinyl (see our Top Friends). Thanks to everyone who ordered- hope you enjoy!

BUT- Kevin Junior's new rarities CD "Ruins" is still in stock. This Spanish import has 20 rare tracks and a 16 page booklet. Ordering info available on our page. Thanks!

The Chamber Strings
xo
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 
Saturday, 8/8/2009 8:00 PM @ Quenchers!
Fullerton & Western - Chicago, IL
$5 Donation. +21

Kevin will be playing a solo acoustic show. This is a DOUBLE release show: for Kevin's new album "Ruins" and also the new Chamber Strings 7" 'I Come Apart (A Tragic Comedy)' -both of which will be available for purchase! Kevin is on first, so get there early! Sadly, this will also be Kevin's "Farewell Chicago" show, as he is moving out of town for the rest of the year and will not be playing Chicago again until 2010! So you REALLY don't wanna miss this one!

"Ruins" (a collection of rarities, b-sides, and outtakes) CD
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The Chamber Strings 7" - 'I Come Apart (A Tragic Comedy)'
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Also on the bill:
Kevin Junior
Phil Angotti
Epicycle
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 
"Ruins" is now in stock and available to order from us through this page!

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The new import album “Ruins” (Sunthunder/Hanky Panky Records) traces the story through its 20 rare or unissued tracks recorded by Kevin under different guises in the last 20 years: The Mystery Girls (1986-1992), The Rosehips (1992-1996), The Chamber Strings (1997- present time) and on his own. Kevin has opened up his vaults to reevalute his long career, and the result is this collection that will serve both the long standing fans, who will find plenty to rejoice in, and the newcomers who will discover the amazing talent of Kevin Junior. This beautiful digi-pack CD contains 20 tracks & a full color 16 page booklet filled with liner notes written by Kevin himself & loads of archive photos!

Track List:
1.- Common At Noon (The Rosehips track for Aussie Real Kids comp)
2.- It's Not Worth Fighting (The Chamber Strings live on WFMU)
3.- Whiskey In A Jar (The Rosehips track for Thin Lizzy comp)
4.- Gorgeous Nowhere (The Rosehips, from “Soul Veronique In Parchment”)
5.- Baby, It's You (The Chamber Strings, “Gospel Morning” bonus)
6.- Dead Endings (The Chamber Strings, unreleased from “Month Of Sundays”)
7.- Thank My Lucky Stars (Kevin Junior solo demo)
8.- Beautiful You (The Chamber Strings, live on “KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic”)
9.- I Pray for Rain (The Chamber Strings, Gospel bonus track)
10.- Kevin Junior (Kevin Junior, track cut with Hushdrops, Kevin on lead vocals)
11.- Dead Man’s Poise (Kevin Junior, solo demo)
12.- Ragdoll (The Rosehips, from “Soul Veronique In Parchment”)
13.- Contact High (The Mystery Girls, live at Lounge Ax, Chicago)
14.- Last Lovers (The Chamber Strings, “Make It Through The Summer” single)
15.- It's Not Enough (Kevin Junior, J. Thunders cover for Japan)
16.- Telegram (Where's My Horn?) (The Chamber Strings, "Gospel" bonus track)
17.- No More Songs (The Chamber Strings, B-side of “Everyday Is Christmas” single)
18.- Beautiful Mothers & Somebody’s Wife (B-side of “Make It Through The Summer”)
19.- Sleepy Night (Kevin Junior solo demo)
20.- XRT Radio Annoucement for The Chamber Strings

U.S. Orders -  $15 + $3 shipping
International - $15 + $6 shipping




SOLD OUT!!!

We are now also accepting pre-orders for the new Chamber Strings "7!
 
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The tracks are 'I Come Apart (A Tragic Comedy) b/w 'The Check-Out Girls'. This is a one time limited edition run of only 500 copies (Avec). Also, all are pressed on marble colored vinyl! These have not arrived yet! We are expecting them within the next couple weeks and will be be shipped out as soon as they get in.

U.S. Orders - $7.50 (shipping included)
International - $11 (shipping included)

Mailorders! Money orders, international money orders (both made out to Kevin Gerber), and cash (at your own risk!!) can be sent to:

The Chamber Strings
207 Casterton
Akron, OH
44303
USA

Please direct all questions to thechamberstrings@hotmail.com

Thanks!
The Chamber Strings
xoxo

 
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 
We just recieved some new photos from Kevin Junior's solo tour of Spain
in the photo section. Enjoy! 
Thursday, July 09, 2009 
The correct title is "I Met Her In Church" performed by The Box Tops
and written by Dan Penn/Spooner Oldham. This was shot in July 2007 at The
Hideout in Chicago. Kevin also performed "Livin' For You" by Al Green the same evening & we would love to see that show up on youtube sometime soon! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3fN5Q7F93M
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 

HANKY PANKY & SUNTHUNDER RECORDS
INTRODUCE
K E V I N J U N I O R
(of The Chamber Strings)
“RUINS” (a collection of rarities, b-sides & outtakes)
(HPR-013 // STR-006)

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 
Sunday, June 07, 2009
KEVIN JUNIOR SPANISH TOUR!!!!!!!!!
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009 
Sunday, May 10, 2009 
As many of you know, Ian Hunter is one of Kevin Junior's primary influences. Ian's first group Mott The Hoople are set to reunite for 5 sold-out shows in London this October as part of a 40th anniversery celebration. Fans around the globe can hardly contain themselves! Recently, Kevin Junior was given the opportunity to ask Mr.Hunter just one question in which he would reply to and post on his web site as the band prepares for the shows.

What do you say to one of your biggest musical heros? Kevin says:"I'm sure he's heard it all, so I had to come up with some thing very different!" And here it is:

KEVIN JUNIOR: Ian, do you know what you'll be wearing on the Mott The Hoople reunion shows yet? How long do you take to decide on things like this?   

IAN HUNTER: Well-being chaps of 'a certain age', dignity rears it's ugly head. I never saw myself at Butlins Minehead covered in silk and pearched like a budgie, nor do I hope the audience will go to such inordinate lenths. I talked to Pete (Overend Watts-bass player) about it-it's ongoing. I can't see clothes playing a major part. It's the music you know.

Yes, we know it's the music, but you've always put together a nice outfit! Thank you Ian.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 
Hanky Panky/Sunthunder Records of Spain are getting set to release a Kevin Junior album of rarities in May 2009.
The official title of this release is Kevin Junior 'Ruins' (a collection of rarities, b-sides, & outtakes). This is a 19 track album of hard-to-find & never-heard-before gems that cover Kevin's entire career from his first band Mystery Girls (1987-1992), to The Rosehips (1992-1995), to The Chamber Strings (1996-current) as well as solo tracks & 4-track demos.
The album will be available on CD digi-pack with a beautiful 16-page booklet filled with liner notes & photos.
The album will be available through this site & we will have details on how to order it as the release date approaches.
Kevin will be playing a solo acoustic mini-tour of Spain in July. Cities & dates coming soon.