Brooklyn, NY based funk & soul outfit Pimps of Joytime are set to release a new studio album, Third Wall Chronicles, on March 24th. The new release comes at a pivotal time, employing a positive message of peace, love, and music on every track. It’s an intoxicating dance party from cover to cover, truly indicative of the band’s energetic style.
The album has some hard hitters throughout, including collaborations from artists like Anthony Cole and Ivan Neville. Band leader Brian Jay even teamed with Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin to help produce the album, though he’s no stranger to the studio himself. He’s produced albums for a “who’s who” of New Orleans heavyweights, including such stars as Cyril Neville (The Neville Brothers), James Andrews, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (The World’s Most Recorded Drummer), and Corey Henry (Galactic). He’s shared the stage with Art Neville, George Porter and Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters), Eddie Bo, and he’s currently working on an album with GRAMMY Award-nominated blues artist Cedric Burnside (grandson of legendary blues musician R.L. Burnside)!
“Brian Jay is a bit of a genius,” says Steve Berlin. “It was a blast just coming in and making a few things larger and more colorful. He has the remarkable ability to get an idea, get a sound and make it real at a speed that I’ve never seen before.”
To get the party started, we’re excited to host the first track premiere from Third Wall Chronicles. Titled “Mud,” the song was written in response to the shocking election results, and features work from New Orleans royalty, Ivan Neville. “This track began because I wanted a vibey grimey funk track,” said Brian Jay. “Then I just sang some shit that was on my mind in the midst of these twisted times. Somehow it morphed into a song and I hit up Pete Shand and Ivan Neville to put their badass stamp on it.”
Listen to “Mud,” streaming below.
Pimps of Joytime will headline venerable West Coast venues in February and March 2017 with MarchFourth before heading to the East Coast for their album release event at The Bowery Ballroom on March 25, 2017. Check out the full tour schedule below, and head to PoJ’s website for all the latest.
Pimps Of Joytime Spring Tour Dates
2/23 — Aggie Theatre — Fort Collins, CO*
2/24 — Fox Theatre — Boulder, CO*
2/25 — Ogden Theatre — Denver, CO
2/28 — Pink Garter Theatre — Jackson Hole, WY*
3/1 — The Top Hat — Missoula, MT*
3/2 — The Showbox — Seattle, WA*
3/3 — Crystal Ballroom — Portland, OR*
3/4 – Volcanic Theatre Pub — Bend, OR
3/7 — HiFi Music Hall — Eugene, OR*
3/8 — Arcata Theatre — Arcata, CA*
3/9 — The Miners Foundry — Nevada City, CA*
3/10 — Crystal Bay Club Casino — Crystal Bay, NV*
3/11 — The Fillmore — San Francisco, CA*
3/22 — Gypsy Sally’s — Washington, DC
3/23 — Ardmore Music Hall — Ardmore, PA
3/24 — The Wonder Bar — Asbury Park, NJ
3/25 — The Bowery Ballroom — New York, NY
4/1 — The Sinclair — Cambridge, MA
5/20 — VA Beach Funk Out — Virginia Beach, VA
* w/ MarchFourth
(photo credit Shervin Lainez)