Mark Kozelek Documents Life on the Road with New Concert Film

BY Josiah HughesPublished Jun 30, 2011

Singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek, best known as the frontman for Red House Painters and Sun Kil Moon, will soon release a documentary that follows his solo tours of North America and Europe that took place in 2010 and 2011.

Simply called Mark Kozelek: On Tour, the DVD follows Kozelek's life on the road, and will include a soundtrack that features studio and live recordings, alongside impromptu hotel room performances and a score penned by Kozelek himself.

The press release states: "Shot in black and white, this dynamic film captures the fast-paced travel of a singer on a solo-acoustic journey, giving viewers an inspirational look at its high points, and also a stark view of its mundane realities."

Mark Kozelek: On Tour will be available on August 16 via Kozelek's own Caldo Verde imprint. A trailer for the film is available below, along with some upcoming Kozelek tour dates including a Canadian appearance at the Ottawa Bluesfest.

Mark Kozelek: On Tour:



1. "Sam Wong Hotel"

2. "Ålesund"

3. "Void"

4. "Katy Song"

5. "Half Moon Bay"

6. "Australian Winter"

7. "Tonight in Bilbao"

8. "Lucky Man"

9. "Trailways"

10. "Four Fingered Fisherman"

11. "Like the River"

12. "Lost Verses"

13. "Blue Orchids"

14. "Third and Seneca"

15. "Carry Me Ohio"

16. "You Are My Sun"

17. "Natural Light"

18. "Moorestown"

19. "Heron Blue"

Tour dates:

7/6 Ottawa, ON - Ottawa Bluesfest
7/8 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
8/3 Helsinki, Finland - Kuudes Linja
8/4 Aarhus, Denmark - Musikcaféen
8/6 London, England - Field Day Festival
8/8 Manchester, England - St. Anne's Church
8/9 Bristol, England - Thekla
8/11 London, England - Union Chapel
8/14 Kilkenny, Ireland - St. Canice's Cathedral

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