Photos: Gayngs at the Cat's Cradle

All photos by Tim Lytvinenko

We were unable to make it out to the Gayngs show at the Cat's Cradle on Wednesday night, which was a huge bummer, but fortunately, thanks to photographer and friend of the blog Tim Lytvinenko, we have some photos to share with you.

Check them out below and be sure to head over to Tim's site and check out more of his photos including some additional ones of Gayngs.

Gayngs release a four-song session via Daytrotter

Apparently it's Gayngs Friday here at Triangle Music. In addition to making really some really cool videos, the group also recently recorded a session in Eau Claire, WI which they've released via Daytrotter.

The session includes the songs "The Gaudy Side of Town," "No Sweat" and "Crystal Rope" from their debut album as well as the excellent unreleased ballad "By Your Side," which is a Sade cover (thanks for the tip Ben). Click here to download or stream the session.

And once again, Gayngs will be at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Tickets are available via etix for $17.

Video: Gayngs perform "Faded High" for 'City of Noise'

The supergroup Gayngs are currently on the road promoting their debut album Relayted and stopped by April Base Studio in Eau Claire, WI to film a performance for MLPS.TV's "City of Noise" series before hitting the road.

Check out the touring incarnation of the band, which includes Ivan Howard, Brad Cook, Joe Westerlund, Justin Vernon and more, killing a performance of the song "Faded High." If you were skeptical about seeing the show, watching the video below just might make you want to buy a ticket.

Speaking of the tour, the show at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro is on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Tickets are $17 and available via etix.

Video: Ivan Howard performs "Eye In the Sky" by Alan Parsons Project

While up in Eau Claire, WI during rehearsals for the upcoming Gayngs tour, Ivan Howard (of The Rosebuds in case you didn't know) took some time to film a video of an acoustic performance of The Alan Parsons Project's song "Eye In the Sky." The result was a beautiful video filmed at sunset and a fantastic version of the 1982 hit.

About a minute in, Howard is joined by Brad Cook (of Megafaun), Michael Lewis (of Happy Apple, Dosh and Andrew Bird) and Mike Noyce (of Bon Iver). I can't repeat enough how cool this performance is.

Don't forget that Gayngs will be performing at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Tickets for the show are available now via etix for $17. Check out the rest of the band's tour schedule here.

Gayngs add dates to fall tour, coming to Carrboro

The indie supergroup Gayngs, which we've talked about before, have just added some new dates to their fall tour in support of their debut album Relayted. The band features local heavyhitters Ivan Howard (of The Rosebuds), all the members of Megafaun and ex-Triangle resident and superstar Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver).

The tour will bring their groovy tunes and massive group to the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Glasser will open the show. Tickets are on sale now for $17 via etix.

Check out a performance of the song "The Gaudy Side of Town" from the group's debut show in Minneapolis in May below. I don't know if the tour will feature all the elaborate decor and all 23 members of the group like that show, but it will certainly be a show to remember.

New music from Gayngs - "The Gaudy Side of Town"

The opening track from the immensely intriguing debut album, Relayted, from the collective known as Gayngs has just been released. The track is titled "The Gaudy Side of Town," which is a moody, funky tune featuring some amazing vocals by Justin Vernon. Download the song below.

If you don't know about Gayngs, check out our original post about the group and the album Relayted. The album will be released on May 11, but those who pre-order it starting on April 20, you'll get an immediate download of it.

Also, check out a series of bizarre and risque trailers for the new album below too.

Ivan Howard, Megafaun & Bon Iver featured on Gayngs debut album

It what could be described as one of the most intriguing releases of 2010, a group of local musicians joined up with Ryan Olson, Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt's ambitious new project Gayngs. The product is an album titled Relayted that was recorded over the last year and features Brad and Phil Cook of Megafaun, Ivan Howard of The Rosebuds and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver among others.

The album features 11 songs, all of which have a tempo of 69 beats per minute. Both Vernon and Howard taking lead vocals on some songs. Once we have some sounds to share with you, we'll let you know.

Relayted will be released on May 11. Check out the complete track list below.