An ode to the debut album

Pre order the debut album Leo Magnets Joins a Gang, available September 16, 2008

Australian muso Darren Stratti was shot and killed in Tanzania on Monday during a robbery at the non-profit organisation foodwatershelter where he had been working for  some time.

“He had been successful as an independent musician in Sydney, playing with drummer Danny Heifetz from the international indie act Mr Bungle.”

SMH Article

Darren’s Myspace

The Tango Saloon Album Launch (ftr Danny heifetz & Mike Patton)

28 Jun 2008, 08:00 PM
105 Victoria Rd Enmore, Sydney,
Cost : book at The Factory Theatre / 9550 3666

supported by The Crooked Fiddle Band + Charlie and the Maddox Factory
The Tango Saloon Myspace

EDIT: Oh and also Mike Patton contributes guest vocals on the track Dracula Cha Cha.

According to Oceans Never Listen:

“Comprising Dave Rennick (Dappled Cities Fly), Sarah Kelly (the redsunband), Tim Rogers (Jack Ladder), Danny Heifetz (Mr Bungle) and Burke Reid (Gerling), they have a debut album in the works. “Leo Magnets Joins A Gang” is due for release later this year here and in the USA.”

Looks like they are playing a show next Tuesday night the 27th May, at the Hopetoun Hotel.

Curse of Company Myspace

Official Website (Click and drag the pieces to see the content. worst. website. design. ever)

Direct Download to the mp3, demo, video bundle

So it looks like Danny has joined another relatively unknown Sydney band called The Curse of Company. Not much info around, all i can find is here and their myspace here.

Anyone know anything about the band?

The Exiles a Sydney band featuring ex Mr Bungle and Dieselhed drummer Danny Heifetz will be playing at the Annandale this Thursday 14th of Feb.

Accompanying them will be Pete & Dave (Dallas Crane acoustic), Henry Wagons, Chad Mason and Sons of Katie Elder.

Ticketing and gig info: www.annandalehotel.com.au/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=1461