May We Have Your Attention Please

Dear Friends,

I’m sorry we had to cancel some gigs. But, we wanted to give our “family crisis” immediate attention. I’ve been diagnosed with lymphoma. And yes, it’s a serious illness, but I’m getting great care with Kaiser Permanente and met with my oncologist today and the prognosis is good. In fact, the Doctor says I can go out and play some shows. But to wear a mask. Which is fine with me. Because I’ve discovered that it’s hard for people to tell you’re crying with a mask on.

The love and support from Stephie and my family, friends and bandmates has meant everything to me.

I look forward to seeing you. Check here for updates on shows: www.chuckprophet.com/gigs

Expect short-term disruptions and one helluva make-up tour.

Love to all,

- CP

A PORTRAIT OF TERROIR

Hey folks,

Today is Bandcamp Friday. And we’re releasing the all new Land That Time Forgot Revisited EP. That’s right. Four unreleased tracks. Three titles from The Land That Time Forgot reimagined, plus a Lita Ford cover that has to be heard to be believed.

Now listen, I know a little bit about how to craft a studio LP. But recording the acoustic Mission Express live with a string quartet on a linoleum floor on a rainy Tuesday afternoon in an empty barroom in San Francisco’s Mission District is something different. For one thing there is an actual “arranger.” Like Nelson Riddle. Or what Randy Newman does, adding his own secret sauce. In our case we have Austin Hoke to thank for the charts. So this EP ain’t your run of the mill stocking stuffer. It’s something more. For us it was a new way into the songs—and an adventure finding our way out. Here’s the Bandcamp link to the EP. Oh and by the way, Bandcamp doesn’t take a penny on Bandcamp Friday so do us a favor and download with extreme prejudice.

And dig this: No Other Love is now on vinyl for the first time outside of Germany. New West is proud to release this record on limited edition red splatter vinyl. More on this later. You can pre order yours now, here.

And in Merchville: Chuck Prophet socks are now available in the online store. These socks are killing. And would you believe that every sock is organically raised and ethically sourced? Me neither. But, they are super stylish and cozy AF. The perfect item to keep those tootsies warm in cold weather. Get a pair for yourself and another pair or two for loved ones this holiday season. Order yours now from the official Chuck Prophet Store.

We are also offering 30 Limited edition photos by Lauren Tabak. Is it a landscape? Is it a band photo? It’s a bandscape! A portrait with terroir! Yours Truly & the Mission Express photographed by Lauren in the misty dawn in front of Seal Rocks in late June 2021. Yes June. Go ahead. Say it. Say what? You know what Mark Twain said. Better yet buy it. Limited edition of 30 available to be signed sealed and delivered with a kiss with love from me to you.

Onwards,

-Chuck

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