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Entanglement is Here! 

 

 

We are energized to be releasing George Trouble & the Zealots' Entanglement in it's entirety today, July 10!  Listen to it here on all platforms! Every listen helps the algo-lizards find me.
  
The full album has also been released on Bandcamp (the best platform for musicians) Listen here.
  
"There’s a pure power pop appeal which also adds an occasional hint of Dylanesque finesse"
Thanks to Lee Zimmerman of Goldmine Magazine for the positive review, who also called it " enterprising and engaging rock ‘n’ roll". Read it here. 
 
Here's a review from my old friend Bill Kopp, in Asheville's Mountain Xpress. 
 
One of the nice things he said: "From the country blues of Die in Your Smile to the Parisian jazz-flavored Everybody Is Crazy But Me to the wry and rocking Dave Edmunds' pastiche Hidin’ from the Hippies to the soulful, exuberant Supervision, the album serves up a bounty of memorable, musically engaging songs."
 
Thanks for following along on this wild ride!

Sunday: Dylan show & Release Party! 

I am honored and energized to be playing my songs and Bob Dylan's on Sunday at the Grey Eagle with band members Aaron Price on keys, Zack Page on bass, and Evan Martin (of the Honeycutters) on drums. 
 
This is the big release party of George Trouble & the Zealots' 6th album Entanglement. Please join me for a historic moment in my life!  

 
   
Hard copies of the album in CD form will be available at the party. The full album will be released on Bandcamp (the best platform for musicians) today, May 22nd. Listen here.
 
The first two singles can be found on Apple Music, ITunes, Spotify, and IHeart Radio via Distrokid:
Love Still Matters here 
One Thing at a Time here 
 
One more single will be available for Pre-save in June. The whole record will be available on all platforms by July 10th. 

 

Love Still Matters Pre-Save 

Hey there! I know Spotify sucks for artists $- but…the Pre-Save gives the artists a chance to get traction from the algorithms- so please click this link
 
It’s the first single from George Trouble & The Zealots- “ Entanglement “- It goes live on April 21- Pre-Saves help nudge the meter!  Thanks for helping us get on the radar!
 
We will release two more pre-save singles in May and June,  leading up to the date the record will be available on streaming, on July 10th. Hard copies in CD form and vinyl, will be available on Sunday, May 24th at the Grey Eagle release party, which includes a Bob Dylan 85th Birthday celebration set. 
 
Save that date! Get your tickets here. 

Entanglement Waterfall 

We are planning a waterfall release for George Trouble & The Zealots' Entanglement over the summer. Waterfall is the term for a streaming strategy involving the release of singles from an upcoming album, a month or two before the full album release. We really hope you will help us game the algorithm by downloading the playlists that we will create. These will include other artists that fit our sound and content. I'm looking forward to the process of creating these playlists and any ideas you might have from listening to The Zealots, would be greatly appreciated. 

The Zealots' Open Season
The Zealots' Jawbone
George Trouble's Plow
(on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms)  
  
As mentioned in an earlier newsletter, I'll be glad to privately share the files with anyone who wants to hear the record now. I can do that if you send me an email request. I can also share it from Soundcloud where it is posted privately for press and radio. 
 
Yes, we have begun a full record release campaign. To that end I will be starting a Patreon page through which all kinds of content (art, music and whatever) that I've created will be accessible. Hopefully that will help me recoup the massive costs of making this album happen. 
  
Save the date of May 24 at the Grey Eagle Get your tickets here for the release party, which includes a Bob Dylan 85th Birthday celebration set. 
 
Here's a live video of Out of My Hands, which will be on the next acoustic solo album (Fall 2026). This song was inspired by a conversation with the legendary Malcolm Holcombe in his workshop. Another version of this song was previously released on George Trouble Plow. 
 

New Year - New Album - Entanglement 

Thanks to all who attended the closing of my GT paintings show at Static Age Records. The photos here are from that night. Prints from many of these paintings are available as prints on my art website here. 

I'm close to finishing my new album, Entanglement. It is completely mastered and I just picked out the art for the front and back. I've scheduled a release party on May 24 at the Grey Eagle, which includes a Bob Dylan Birthday celebration set. 
 
Stay tuned for some pre-order special offers. Any friends who want to take a listen to the masters before that, send me an email.  
 

Moving Forward 

I'm energized by my solo show at Static age! It's up through Friday, Nov. 14th and there's a closing party that night featuring the Zealots. Hope to see you there. 

I'm back at App State teaching two drawing classes this semester. I'll be heading to the northeast in 2 weeks to the NERFA (Northeastern Regional Folk Alliance) music conference in Albany, NY. I have four musician showcases there. 

I plan to tour starting in late spring 2026 with the Zealot's new album, Entanglement. Just scheduled a release party on May 24 at the Grey Eagle, which includes a Bob Dylan Birthday celebration set. 

Zealots' Entanglement coming this fall 

Look for record release parties in the fall at Static Age Records in Asheville for the Zealots' “Entanglement”. We are proud to have been joined by many great musicians, including Ed Jurdi from Band of Heathens. 

See me with Nashville's Smoking Flowers on Thursday 

Thank you to all who came to the 4-20 gig at the Grey Eagle with Southern Culture on the Skids!  Big welcome to the new folks who signed up for my list there.
Want to let you know about a few things. First off I'm energized to be playing with my Nashville pals Smoking Flowers at Sly Grog Lounge on May 23. If what you're after is Americana music with a poetic punk-rock kick, then check out this duo. The Zealots are gonna rock out! The next night I'm playing solo in Pittsboro at City Taproom, so come on out Chapel Hill friends!
We've got several new videos up on my newly styled Youtube channel. Check these compilations out: the Zealots and George Trouble. Subscribe if you like them, more on the way, including from 4-20.

Read the rest of the news here.

Full Circle 

Hey friends - I just uploaded two new videos from my gig at Rockwood Music Hall in Brooklyn last month (top left column on this page). Have a listen. Also just sent out my latest newsletter, which includes an excerpt of the David Wojnarowicz piece I've been working on for months.
Check it out

The Journey Begins 

My spring touring season is starting already. After 2 NC gigs in January, I've got 3 more in the northeast in February, to coincide with my attendance at the College Art Association annual conference in NYC. I'm also adding the finishing touches to my piece about David Wojnarowicz, for publication....

Read the rest in my latest newsletter. Get on the list at the bottom of this page to receive these sweet missives in your own inbox.

 

What's Happening this summer? 

Lots of behind the scenes going on!

  • The Fleetwoods show video is being edited.
  • Booking some Nashville shows and possibly Atlanta and Athens
  • "Another Head" animation progressing slow but steady
  • Have a show in Carrboro on June 16th at 2nd Wind
  • Pulling my press packet together at last
  • Writing about my East Village days in the 1980s for a lecture
  • AND making a new series of paintings in my spare time - see the latest work in progress on my George Terry McDonald Art Facebook page.

The Zealots Video Shoot- Fri, May 18th- 8pm - Fleetwoods  

This Friday we will be playing the songs from The Zealots-"Jawbone" and George Trouble-"Plow"..We plan to use this show to promote the release of these long-awaited records in the Fall. Join us for big fun and be a part of Zealots history. We are honored to have legendary Dex Romweber playing with us. Dirty Dutch Trio from Asheville opens up. Doors at 8pm. The first 75 who attend will receive advance copies of both records.

Records Are Here- Here We Come! 

George Trouble-"Plow" and The Zealots- "Jawbone" are in hand now..Just in time for the Dex Romweber/George Trouble-"Wild Love" tour..

The dates have changed since the last message- We started in Carrboro 3/24 at The Station- coming up:...3/30- 10th Ave Burrito- Belmar, NJ; 4/5-American Spirits- Asbury, NJ: 4/6-The National Hotel-Frenchtown, NJ; 

4/8-Queens Museum (Mel Chin's Art Opening)-2pm; 4/8- Hill Country BBQ- NYC 8pm; 4/9- Hill Country BBQ- DC 8pm..Come out and say Howdy and get a new record or two! It's The Zealots best yet and GT's first solo release!

New Records and a George Trouble/Dex Romweber Tour 

New albums: The Zealots - Jawbone and George Trouble - Plow will be available April 1st!

Jawbone is the Zealot's fourth record. Plow is George Terry's first solo release. We hope to have record release parties in various towns later this year.

Meanwhile we're going on tour! Old pal Dex Romweber (Flat Duo Jets), is energized to be touring with George Terry in late March through early April, including Hill Country BBQ, in NYC (4/8) and at their DC location (4/9).  

Also, on May 18th, Dex Romweber and Rod Hamdallah (Legendary Shape Shifters) will join The Zealots at Fleetwood's on Haywood in West Asheville for a video shoot gig!!!!!

It'll get greasy!

Get all the details in the calendar above. We will also be playing in NJ, PA, Philly, and Baltimore!  Watch twitter for updates. This will be a legendary tour, and we hope to see you then! 

RAWKEMSAWKEM!!!

Dex Romweber & George Trouble East Coast Tour! 3/30-4/10  

Hi Friends of Zeal!!

The Zealots - "Jawbone" and George Trouble - "Plow" will be available April 1st. Jawbone is the Zealot's fourth record and Plow is George Terry's first solo release! We hope to have big record release parties in various towns during the fall.Old pal, Dex Romweber (Flat Duo Jets), is energized to be touring together late March through early April. 

Dates include:

Hill Country BBQ April 8th: NYC; and April 9th at their DC location. 

We will also be playing in NJ, PA, Philly, and Baltimore! 

 

This will be a legendary tour, and we hope to see you then!

RAWKEMSAWKEM!!!

 

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The Zealots-"Jawbone": Sneak Preview 

Hi Friends of Zeal! We are working on the final pieces of the puzzle for releasing The Zealots 4th record..our best by far.."Jawbone".

Today, you can download wav files of 4 of the songs..Check out our player on the Store page..

This will be available for a brief time..Prepare yourselves for The Zealots return! Also, George Terry's first record, George Trouble-"Plow" is coming too!

The Zealots- Thurs., Nov. 2nd; Foggy Mountain Brew Pub 

Hi Folks! Come see us play our new favorite venue in Asheville. Foggy Mtn Brew Pub is right beside The Altamont Theatre on Church St. Great food and a cool coterie of regulars. You'll hear some new songs that are going to be on our two soon to be released records, George Trouble's- "Plow" (my first solo release) and The Zealots- "Jawbone"..the 4th..and the best Zealots record.

ZEALOTS and George Trouble recording 

We are comin' down the home stretch with several batches of tunes..Lookin' forward to continuing our work with Eagle Room, Nomatic, and Kudzu Ranch as well as Juice Box and Sound Temple!!! Prepare yourselves!!!