Parade On is Doug Gillard’s third solo album, offering more of crisp guitar playing, deft soloing and pop song craft that we have come to know and love. This show precedes Doug’s WRUW sponsored show at the Grog Shop on Feb. 27.
Setlist (“Song Name” – Artist – Album)
“The ’59 Sound” – The Gaslight Anthem – The ’59 Sound
“Ready For Death” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Angel X” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Your Eyes” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“I Shalt Not Want” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Upper Hand” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Overseas” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Come Out And Show Me” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Oh My Little Girl” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“No Perspective” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Oh Target” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“Parade On” – Doug Gillard – Parade On
“I’m A Pretender” – The Exploding Hearts – Guitar Romantic [by Request]
The Exploding Hearts and Doug Gillard share many musical similarities.
“Couldn’t Forget About That (One Item)” – Death Of Samantha – If Memory Serves Us Well
Doug Gillard serves one of Death of Samantha’s guitar players.
“For My Woman” – Cobra Verde – Egomania
Doug Gillard also plays guitar in Cobra Verde.
“Some Other Guy” – Bambi Kino – Bambi Kino
Gillard is also a member of Bambi Kino, a group dedicated to recreating the Beatles’ original Hamburg sound!
“Pop Zeus” – Robert Pollard & Doug Gillard – Speak Kindly Of Your Volunteer Fire Department
Doug Gillard is featured on this Guided By Voices’ solo project with bandmate Robert Polland.
“See No Evil” – Television – Marquee Moon [by Request]
For Emma! Television was a definite influence on Doug Gillard’s guitar playing.
“I Am A Tree” – Gem – CLE Magazine Presents Cleveland… So Much To Answer For [by Request]
For Ed! Doug Gillard is a founding member of the band Gem, penning this classic tune.
“Everyone Thinks I’m A Raincloud (When I’m Not Looking) – Guided By Voices – Half Smiles Of The Decomposed
Doug Gillard has also played for many years as a member of Guided By Voices.
“Sequestered In Memphis” – The Hold Steady – Stay Positive
Doug Gillard plays lead guitar on this Hold Steady track.
“Come On Baby Grace” – Boston Spaceships – The Greatest Hits Of Boston Spaceships
Doug also plays guitar on this Boston Spaceships track.
“Everyone’s On Tour” – Nada Surf – The B-Sides
Doug Gillard is a founding member of Nada Surf, currently touring and recording with the group.
“Just Like Brick” – The Mice – For Almost Ever Scooter
Doug Gillard plays lead guitar on this track by The Mice.
“Shake your Faith” – Mic Harrison – Pallbearer’s Shoes
Doug Gillard is the featured lead guitarist on this track.
“Transport” – Yuji Oniki – Tvi
A frequent GBV collaborator, Yuji Oniki enlists Doug Gillard’s guitar skills on this song.
“Please Please Please” – Mascott & Doug Gillard – Please Please Please – Single [by Request]
For Ed! This dainty pop song features Doug Gillard on guitar as well.
“Lucky” – Richard Buckner – Meadow
Doug is a member of the all-star band featured on this Richard Buckner record.
“Never Enough” – Eternal Summers – The Drop Beneath
Doug Gillard produced this album for my friends in Eternal Summers, marking some of this first work as a producer.
This week’s show will be archived here until 8am on March 5th: http://wruw-stream.wruw.org/archives/128/the-59-sound.mp3