Carbon Silicon News

Carbon Casino Book - SOLD OUT

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:25:15 GMT

The limited edition hardback run of the Carbon/Casino book has now completely sold out.

The finished books were signed by all four members of the band during rehearsals in The Bunker this weekend, and photographer Peter Stevens has individually numbered every copy.

The books are now ready for despatch, and all orders should be shipping this week.

Thanks to everybody who placed an order - we hope you enjoy this exclusive Carbon/Silicon collectors item!

What's Up Carbs? - Lots!

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:44:09 GMT

It's a busy weekend at Carbon/Silicon HQ...

Firstly, if you ordered a copy of the Casino Live album, it should be landing on your doormat any time now. Several fans already have their copies, and the early feedback is good! Not ordered your copy yet? Click here for ordering details.

More good news: the Carbon Casino books have finally arrived at the bunker. The guys are rehearsing for the Hyde Park show today, and signing the books between tracks. This means everything should be completed by the end of the day, and the books will finally be ready for shipping on Monday ... apologies for the delays we've had on these - but we hope you love the finished product as much as we do!

Today we can also officially confirm rumours that the band will be playing at this year's Electric Picnic festival in Co. Laois, Ireland - full festival details here. We also hope to be announcing some further gigs very soon.

And finally... those of you hungry for new C/S material will be pleased to hear that two brand new tracks - "Whats up Doc" and "Fresh Start" are now in the can and awaiting release... coming soon!

Nokia Green Room (UPDATED!)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:22:20 GMT

An exclusive audio recording of Why Do Men Fight, as performed for the Nokia Green Room, is available to download from today.

The download is free of charge, and available now from The Nokia Music Store.

Please note that the Music Store is only available to Windows/IE users, and a .wma-compatible player will be required to play the track.

(sorry apple fans... that wasn't our decision... we're Mac users here!)

Don't forget to tune in to channel 4 to catch the show this afternoon at 14:05, with repeats in the early hours of wednesday morning (00:20), and on Saturday at 9:30am. The show will also be available via channel 4's on-demand "watch again" service, at http://www.channel4.com/.

Nokia Green Room

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:22:45 GMT

Carbon/Silicon will be appearing on Channel 4's Nokia Green Room this weekend. Here's a teaser clip of the interview recorded for the show...

Following the show, a version of Why Do Men Fight will be available as a free download from the Show's website and the Nokia Music Store.

Broadcast Dates:

Sunday 15th June, 14:05pm

Wednesday 18th June, 00:20am

Saturday 21st June, 09:30am

Carbon Casino - The Album

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:24:01 GMT

Exclusive to carbonsiliconinc.com: Carbon Casino - The Album.

Recorded live at the incredible Westway Carbon Casino concerts, this album is packaged in a folding card digipack and contains 12 tracks full of the vibrancy of the event...

01 Magic Suitcase
02 Roadrunner
03 War on Culture
04 The News
05 National Anthem
06 The Truth
07 Soylent Green
08 I Loved You
09 Gangs of England
10 Oilwell
11 Woke up this Morning
12 Why do Men Fight?

The Carbon Casino album will be available for a limited period and will be mail order from the Carbon/Silicon webstore only.

The album is priced at £9.99 plus P&P (UK £1.30 - Europe £2.09 - ROW £2.48), and will be available from the 23rd June - pre-order here.

The Nokia Green Room - What's Up Doc?

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:39:20 GMT

Carbon/Silicon recorded a slot for the T4 TV Show - "The Nokia Green Room" today. My spies watching the pre-show rehearsal report that - aside from a blistering performance of What The Fuck? - the band debuted a brand new number - "What's up Doc?". Early reports suggest that this is one of their most rocking tracks yet, and destined to be a big live favourite - look out for it at upcoming shows!

In other news, the band have been back in The Bunker recording again this week. When will we hear something? Watch this space!...

Dublin Pics

Tue, 27 May 2008 20:31:56 GMT

Forum regular ATH sends this photo report from the recent Dublin gig...

"Hot weather ..... Dublin was buzzing as always .."

"Good turn out at the gig"

Set list:
Magic suitcase
Unknown cover....? [If you'd seen TJ's face; "Here we go , Micks off on one..."]
I loved you
War on culture
Soylent green
The news
Really the blues
What the F**K
Why do men fight?

"I asked what next , like maybe Spain? ... answer: We're going everywhere!"

"and the band - well they're sounding tight ... so do not miss them on their tour!"

Carbon Casino - Book Update

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:34:16 GMT

Just a quick update for everybody who's waiting to get their hands on the (eagerly anticipated!) limited-edition Carbon Casino Book...

I can confirm that the production run has commenced, and we're now expecting the completed copies to be ready for packing + delivery in the week commencing 16th June.

Many thanks to everybody who pre-ordered this exclusive souvenir... we're sure that you'll love the finished item!

The Record Producers

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:27:07 GMT

Mick and Tony will feature on next week's edition of "The Record Producers", airing on BBC Radio 2 1900 - 2000 Monday 26 May, and repeated on Saturday 30th May on 6 Music.

"Richard Allinson and Steve Levine turn the spotlight on musicians who have carved out secondary careers as producers, beginning with Mick Jones of The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and Carbon/Silicon.

Including an exclusive interview with Mick Jones, along with expert opinion from Steve Levine, this programme also features contributions from Mick's former and current band mates - Don Letts (of Big Audio Dynamite) and Tony James (formerly of Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik and now of Carbon/Silicon).

In addition we hear from Hard-Fi’s Richard Archer, whose first band Contempo was Mick’s first full production.

As always with the Record Producers series, the programme will include previously unheard material from Mick Jones’ archive."

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/musicclub/doc_recordproducers7.shtml

Paris Update

Tue, 20 May 2008 13:47:41 GMT

Unfortunately, Sunday's show at the Bataclan, Paris (May 25th), has had to be postponed. Our apologies to all for any inconvenience caused by this announcement.

GuilFest 2008

Sun, 18 May 2008 19:09:48 GMT

Carbon/Silicon are confirmed for Guildford's GuilFest 2008, playing on the main stage on Friday 4th July.

From the Festival press release:

"GuilFest are delighted to announce that Carbon/Silicon, brainchild of legends Mick Jones and Tony James of The Clash, and Generation X superstardom respectively will take the penultimate slot on the Main Stage sponsored by Commercial Radio on Friday 4th July. Their debut album, “The Last Post” was released to great critical acclaim in late 2007 and following their sold-out US tour in late December and dates at South By South West Festival in Texas in March and at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, the band are welcomed to the Main Stage at GuilFest 2008."

For further details & ticket info, check out the festival homepage:

http://www.guilfest.co.uk/

Hop Farm Festival 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:56:18 GMT

Well, you know how it goes... you wait all month for a new UK date to be announced, and then two arrive at once...

Carbon/Silicon are confirmed for the one-day Hop Farm Festival at Paddock Wood, Kent on Sunday 6th July 2008.

The Hop Farm event is described as a "back to basics" festival, with no sponsorship, no branding, and no rip-off VIP upgrades - the emphasis put firmly on enjoying great music in a great setting. Other artists on the single-stage bill this year include Neil Young, Primal Scream and Supergrass.

Tickets for the event cost £49.50 (note that there is no on-site camping for this festival!).

For further details, check out the festival site here: http://www.hopfarmfestival.com/

V Festival 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:08:33 GMT

We're pleased to confirm a further Carbon/Silicon UK festival date for 2008.

Carbon/Silicon will be playing at this year's V Festival, appearing at the Hylands Park (Chelmsford) Site on Saturday 16th August, and the Weston Park (Staffordshire) site on the 17th.

For full festival information and ticket details, please see the official V Festival site: http://www.vfestival.com/

Carbon Casino - The Book

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:46:43 GMT

Regular site visitors will be aware that photographer Peter Stevens (AKA "Thinline Telecaster" on our forums) has been putting together a very special souvenir photo book of material from the early 2008 run of Carbon Casino at the Inn on the Green.

I'm pleased to confirm that the Carbon/Silicon online store is now ready to accept pre-orders for copies of the finished book.

The book is a hardback-only edition of over 160 pages, featuring 280 images of bands, guests, audience, and all the unique shenanigans that became The Carbon Casino. This will be a limited edition run of only 200 copies, and every copy will be personally signed by both Mick and Tony.

Due to print-run logistics - and Mick and Tony's touring commitments - we're expecting the finished books to be ready in approx 6-7 weeks time. However, we're anticipating a very speedy pre-sale ... so please order early to avoid disappointment. Books will be allocated on a strictly first come first served basis.

Click here to place your order.

The cost is £29.99 plus Post and Packing. This is a high-quality hard-back product, so - unfortunately - the P&P is not cheap. UK is £3.60, Europe £6.25, and £10.25 for the rest of the world (our apologies to US customers - but there's nothing we can do about the appalling dollar rate at the moment!)

The News - Video now available on iTunes

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:10:40 GMT

The promo video from Carbon/Silicon's debut single - "The News" - is available for purchase from iTunes from today.

(Better late than never!)

Get it here: iTunes

Italy & France Tour Dates Added

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:34:27 GMT

Further to Monday's announcement of forthcoming gigs in Ireland, Austria, Switzerland and the UK, we now have confirmation of additional European Tour dates in Italy and France...

17/05/2008: Give It A Name Festival @ Live Club, Milan

18/05/2008: Stazione Birra, Rome

25/05/2008: Le Bataclan, Paris

More details soon...

Carbon/Silicon at NME US Awards

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:14:44 GMT

Mick Jones is set to be presented with the Inspiration Award at the first ever NME Awards USA in the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on April 23.

Carbon/Silicon will perform live at the event, and the whole show will be streamed live on the NME MySpace page.

NME editor Conor McNicholas said: "The Inspiration Award is hotly debated amongst the NME editors, but the decision we reached was unanimous – Mick Jones is a true hero to NME."

"The Clash were the magnificent reason most of us got into alternative music in the first place, but Mick has never been one to rest on his laurels. With Big Audio Dynamite he pioneered sampling techniques and helped introduce hip-hop to reggae and rock. And still not content with that, he now fronts Carbon/Silicon, discovering yet more new ways to excite us."

Read the full story here.

Y-Rock on XPN Radio Takeover - This Friday

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:02:26 GMT

This Friday, Mick and Tony will be taking part in a special 1-hour "take over" of Philadelphia's Y-Rock on XPN alternative rock music station...

From the Y-Rock home page:

"Y-Rock on XPN has been taken over by plenty of great musicians over the last couple years, but this Friday a true legend will take his turn at the mic! Mick Jones of The Clash, along with his current Carbon/Silicon bandmate Tony James of Generation X, will be taking over Y-Rock this Friday night at 7! Listen at 88.5 XPN or online at YRockOnXPN.org"

The station's live streaming service is available here.

New European Dates Confirmed

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:25:42 GMT

With a successful US tour due to finish at Coachella on the 26th April, Carbon/Silicon are pleased to announce the following European dates for the 2008 Festival season:

11th May
The Village, Dublin

14th June
Novarock Festival, Vienna

29th June
Hard Rock Festival, Hyde Park London

5th July
Cornbury Music Festival,Oxfordshire

18th July
Gurten Festival, Berne

...Plus further European dates to be confirmed very soon!

World Cafe Live - Now Online

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:31:28 GMT

A recording of Monday Night's "World Cafe Live" show at Philidelphia is now available to stream from NPR's web site...

Set list:

"The Magic Suitcase"
"I Love You"
"War on Culture"
"Soylent Green"
"Reasons to Believe" (Faces cover)
"The Truth"
"The News"
"Really the Blues"
"Why Do Men Fight"

(The band also played "What The Fuck" on the night, but NPR chose not to broadcast that number )

Listen here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89392319

Live Gig Broadcast

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:39:36 GMT

The band is in Philadeliphia and is having a lot of airplay tonight from 5 pm local time (Eastern USA) - first an interview with Mj and Tj followed by a live streaming of tonights Carbon/Silicon show at www.xpn.org at 9 p.m

Wednesday April 2nd - NJ Show Info Update

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:14:54 GMT

Wednesday April 2 - more news...

Venue:
Asbury Lanes
209 4th Avenue
Asbury Park NJ 07712
732 776 6160

Promoter:
John D'Esposito
Live Nation
917 421 5165
johnd@livenation.com

Capacity: 350
Tickets: $15.00
All Ages

Doors open @ 8 PM
Local support @ 8.30 PM
Carbon/Silicon @ 9.30 PM

Production advance:
Joe K.
732 299 7137
njhooligan282003@yahoo.com

WHTG presents.

Late Night With Conan O'Brien

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:36:01 GMT

Carbon/Silicon arrive in NYC today, ready for an appearance on tonight's edition of Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

Show details: http://www.nbc.com/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien/calendar/index.shtml

Bonus NJ show - THIS WEDNESDAY!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:22:58 GMT

In lieu of the postponed Toronto show, a last-minute addition has been made to this week's Tour schedule... Details below:

Wednesday April 2nd

Asbury Lanes,

209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park NJ

phone: 732-776-6160

For directions to the venue, check out Asbury's homepage here.

Tickets $15, Doors open at 8pm

Coming Soon...

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:49:03 GMT

Regular visitors have probably noticed that it's been some time since our MP3 download page last saw any updates....

The good news is.... it won't be that way for much longer! ... The guys have been working on a brand new song (do they ever stop!!?), and I hear that a new downloadable EP is being prepped for release very soon.

Keep watching!

Live tracks Radio Broadcast, KBCO

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:29:57 GMT

Carbon/Silicon played 2 songs live in the studio for KBCO, 97.3 fm in Boulder Colorado today (Thursday 27 march)...to be broadcast at about 4 p.m MT.

Full band versions of "The News" and "Why do Men Fight" and the usual chat from Mj and Tj... great vibe in the studio.

Competition: C/S Needs YOU!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:24:19 GMT

Got a video clip of a recent Carbon/Silicon gig?

Carbon/Silicon are putting together a special "video collage" for future promotional use ... and to do this, we need lots of footage of the band in action. This is where you come in - we need your video clips!

The sound quality on the clips isn't critical (as we'll be overdubbing the collected footage with a new soundtrack) - all we need is decent quality visuals... long or short, it's all good! Contributors of anything that we use will be fully credited in the finished production (which will be used for on-line promotion only), and - as an extra incentive - a Carbon/Silicon goody bag of exclusive items will be on offer for the best contribution, as judged by Mick and Tony.

How to contribute:

First, get your video online somewhere, so that we can review it. Footage posted to a site like YouTube, or any other video sharing site would be ideal.

Once you've got your footage online, send an email to the following address, telling us exactly where to find your clip (or clips!). Please note that this address should ONLY be used for video submissions ... we can't answer any other band enquiries here!

IMPORTANT - You should only submit material that you've created yourself - we can only use footage where we have the permission of the copyright holder, so please don't submit stuff that you've "found" on the net!

Then, just sit back and wait ... If we like your footage (and/or we need a copy of the material in an alternative format), we'll be in touch to make any necessary arrangements.

There's no fixed deadline for submissions, but we need this material as soon as possible - so don't waste any time if you want to be in the running for the prize!

Good Luck, and thanks in advance for your help.

Vancouver Show Cancelled

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:19:51 GMT

Unfortunately, Saturday's Carbon/Silicon show at Richards on Richards in Vancouver had to be cancelled, due to logistical issues in entering Canada .

We regret to inform you of this inconvenience. Ticket refunds can be claimed at the point of purchase.

Carbon/Silicon hopes to return to Vancouver as soon as their schedule and immigration allow.

We will be supplying live recordings from our Carbon Casino London show to Vancouver radio stations in the near future.

Thank you for your support .
Carbon/Silicon.

El Rey Review / more SXSW footage

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:07:54 GMT

The LAist reviews this weeks show at the El Rey...

"The band is pure fun rock and roll. Hook-laden and groovy ... Jones conducts the dynamics masterfully; leading the band as they navigate through imaginative new arrangements that were also a benchmark of the Clash live shows. Whether cranking it up for an extended guitar solo, or stripping it down to its bare bone essentials for a roots reprise, each song is given its own unique treatment, and rarely fails to miss its mark."

Read the full item here

http://laist.com/2008/03/21/carbonsilicon_t.php

Also, if you haven't been following the buzz on the forums over the last couple of days, Crackle.com has posted some excellent high-quality footage of the band's Lone Star Lounge showcase at SXSW ... check out the full list of links here:

http://carbonsilicon.info/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16881&highlight=#16881

(with thanks to Jose and Mikel)

Jonesy's Jukebox

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:29:40 GMT

En Route to the El Rey Theatre for last night's Los Angeles gig, the band turned up as surprise guests on yesterdays edition of Jonesy's Jukebox. You can listen to a recording of the show at the Indie 103.1 website:

http://www.indie1031.com/7504_JJ_-_media.php?id=14

(..and just in case you missed it first time around, the band's previous session with Jonesy - from last December - can also be found on the same page!)

SXSW - Youtube Footage

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:36:49 GMT

Lots more footage from Carbon/Silicon's SXSW shows is starting to appear on YouTube today. Here's our pick of the bunch...

Caesar's Palace @ Waterloo Records

I Loved You @ Lone Star Cafe

Why Do Men Fight @ Friends

Plus - if you missed yesterday's updates - be sure to check out the 5 videos posted on the Minnesota Public Radio website.

SXSW video/audio (updated!)

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:31:41 GMT

Video footage from the "Free Yr Radio" stage at SXSW, courtesy of Minnesota Public Radio and The Current...

"Carbon/Silicon, featuring rock legends Mick Jones (The Clash) and Tony James (Generation X), perform The News from their 2007 album The Last Post live at 89.3 The Current's stage on the corner of 7th and Red River in Austin, TX at the 2008 South by Southwest Music Conference."

Meanwhile... over on the Minnesota Public Radio site, you can find the whole set in streaming audio...

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/03/14/carbon_silicon_performs_live_from_sxsw/

(Thanks to Will Parker and Jose for the heads-up!)

Back in the USA...

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:59:28 GMT

Carbon/Silicon arrive in the USA today, ready to kick off their 6-week tour of North America with a 3-night stop in Austin, Texas.

The band's SXSW Schedule runs as follows...

Thursday, March 13 - Performing at Friends (208 E 6th St), 11:30 p.m

Friday, March 14th - Music Panel Interview with Phil Alexander (Editor-in-Chief of Mojo), 2:00pm

Saturday, March 15 - Performing at The Lone Star Lounge Austin Convention Center, 10:00pm

As previously reported, the final show will be broadcast in HD as part of DirectTV's SXSW Live coverage.

Further details on all these appearances can be found at the SXSW site.

JD Set Legendary Mash - Win Tickets @ NME.com

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:02:12 GMT

The JD Set Legendary Mash is a unique live music experience bringing together some of the best legendary and contemporary talent in the world. At the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg Tennessee, these bands will take to the stage together creating a Legendary Mash.

The JD Set Legendary Mash takes place from 10 to 13 April. On the beautiful BBQ Hill overlooking the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, where every drop of Jack Daniel’s is made, this ultimate rock and roll experience will culminate when Hard-Fi and Carbon/Silicon perform an entire set together.

You could be joining Jack Daniel’s for this unique live music experience. NME.com are offering an amazing prize which includes travel for two people from the UK to Tennessee, food and accommodation, tickets to the JD Set Legendary Mash music shows, a distillery tour and tasting session with the Master Distiller and a music tour of Nashville. Your friends at Jack Daniel’s will also offer you complimentary Jack Daniel’s cocktails to complete your weekend away!

Full Details here: http://www.nme.com/win/hard-fi/833

SXSW Live Broadcast

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:31:03 GMT

Carbon/Silicon are to headline the final night in a series of exclusive South by Southwest broadcasts on US Satellite service DIRECTV.

"DIRECTV gives viewers a front-row seat to the festival with DIRECTV SXSW Live, a live broadcast concert series in HD and 5.1 surround sound direct from Austin, Texas".

Scheduled for 10pm EDT on Saturday March 15th, the Carbon/Silicon show will take place at "The Lone Star Lounge" - a specially constructed venue at the Austin Convention Centre. Complimentary tickets will be available to all festival attendees and members of the general public - space permitting.

For further info, see sxswlive.com

Carbon Casino - Lucky number 7

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:41:45 GMT

On Friday 29th February, Carbon/Silicon will be hosting a spectacular finale to the much talked-about run of their "Carbon Casino", at The Inn On The Green, Westway, London.

"The Sopranos in Vegas" will be the special theme of the evening, with the band introducing the usual wide selection of support acts, and proceedings being enhanced by the "Wheel Of Fortune" - containing song requests for the Carbon/Silicon set.

A raffle hosted by Mick Jones and Tony James will include prizes such as an Aston Martin (like the one used in the bond film - "Casino Royale"...just a little smaller!) and signed T shirts. Every paying entrant will get a free raffle ticket

The band are promising a never-to-be-repeated experience, with more guests and surprises to be revealed on the night. This show is going to be *huge* - so please arrive early to guarantee entry.

Do you feel lucky?

Steve Levine - Radio 2, The Producers

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:37:51 GMT

Steve Levine interviewed Mick and Tony covering the history of Gen X, Clash, B.A.D. and Sigue Sigue Sputnik, culminating in Carbon/Silicon, their download pioneering, their label, and the future.

Steve Levine, who hosts the Radio 2 show "The Producers", which goes out for 2 hours on Saturday evenings.

The show will transmit May/June.

North America Tour Dates

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:49:07 GMT

March 13th	Austin TX	SXSW	Info
March 19th	Los Angeles	El Rey Theatre	Tickets
March 20th	San Francisco	The Independent	Tickets
March 22nd	Vancouver	Richards on Richards	Tickets
March 23rd	Seattle	Chop Suey	Tickets
March 24th	Portland OR	Lola's Room @ Crystal Ballroom	Tickets
March 27th	Denver CO	Bluebird Theatre	Tickets
March 29th	Kansas City MO	Record Bar	Tickets
March 30th	Minneapolis MN	Varsity Theatre	Tickets
March 31st	Chicago IL	Double Door	Tickets
April 2nd	Toronto	Lee's Palace	Tickets
April 4th	New York	Fillmore at Irving Plaza	Tickets
April 5th	Cambridge MA	T.T. The Bears	Tickets
April 6th	Washington DC	The 9:30 Club	Tickets
April 7th	Philidelphia PA	World Cafe Live	Tickets
April 9th	Cincinnati OH	20th Century Theatre	Info
April 14th	Atlanta GA	The Loft	Tickets
April 15th	Orlando FL	The Social	Info
April 26th	Indio CA	Coachella Festival	Info

Carbon Casino - Lucky number 7

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:25:47 GMT

This week's Carbon Casino will be - in Mick's own words - "a special Gala Night, with 2 songs each from all the support bands so far". Be at the Inn on the Green this Friday (22nd) to check it out!

Plus, in response to the speculation currently taking place on the C/S forums ... we can now officially confirm that the Casino shows have been extended by one more date. A very special finale to the current run - Carbon Casino 7 - will take place on Friday 29th February.

North America Tour - Update

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:07:46 GMT

I've just had word from Carbon/Silicon HQ that Orlando, Florida is the latest addtion to the itinerary for the forthcoming North American Tour!

This means the list of confirmed stops now includes Austin, L.A., San Francisco, Vancover, Seattle, Portland OR, Denver, Kansas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, NYC, Cambridge MA, Washington DC, Nashville, Atlanta, Indio CA and Orlando.

We're expecting final confirmation of all tour details later this week, and will get full details of all venues and dates onto the site as soon as we can. Keep watching!

"A Man Goes Into The Doctors..."

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:33:05 GMT

Footage from the recent stop at The Toubadour, LA, courtesy of Video In My Backyard (vimby.com)...

Guardian Music Week Podcast

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:10:40 GMT

Mick and Tony discuss the future of digital downloads, Carbon Casino, and what's hot on HBO(!) in this week's Guardian Music Weekly podcast.

Listen here: http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/

...and check out TJ's thoughts on the interview in his latest blog update - "The Game".

North America Tour - Latest News

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:19:50 GMT

Further details of the forthcoming North American tour have been released by Carbon/Silicon HQ...

Cities visited will now include:

Austin (SXSW Festival - 3 shows)
L.A.
San Francisco
Vancover
Seattle
Portland OR
Denver
Kansas
Minneapolis
Chicago
Toronto
NYC
Cambridge MA
Washington DC
Nashville
Atlanta
Indio CA (Coachella Festival)

Finalized dates and booking details to follow soon!

Carbon Casino Update

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:46:20 GMT

Carbon Casino 3 took place on Friday 1st February, with a special guest appearance by Tymon Dogg.

Over the last few days, video clips of Casino #3 (and previous shows) have been flooding in to YouTube ... there's already far too many to namecheck here, so just follow this link to check out the full list (and be sure to catch the very special performance of Junco Partner, featuring Tymon!)

The reputation of the Carbon Casino nights is spreading fast, and the success of the weekly event is now attracting a huge crowd. It's been acknowledged that - in light of the volume of people who are now attending the event - the existing entry system to the club area is perhaps less than ideal. Therefore, please take note that for future casino shows, tickets to the club area will go on sale at a desk inside the bar at 7pm. (Doors to the venue will be open as usual).

Tickets for this weeks show will be the usual £10, and - as with all the Carbon Casino shows - special guests and surprises are guaranteed!

Sorry to those who haven't got in so far ... and Good Luck to everybody this week!

Why Do Men Fight? - digital downloads available now.

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:49:54 GMT

Carbon/Silicon's new single - Why Do Men Fight? - is available as a digital download from today.

Purchase from iTunes

Purchase from 7Digital

Physical formats to follow next week... don't forget, recordstore.co.uk is selling a discounted 7"/CD bundle for only £3 - Click here for more details.

"Stevens Untitled Rock Show" - streaming now!

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Mick and Tony appeared on today's edition of Steven's Untitled Rock Show (Fuse TV)

Video clips are now available at the fuse.tv site... but be warned, they're well hidden(!)

First, start at the Show's homepage (click here). From there, you need to click the "videos" link in the menu on the left hand side of the screen (NOT the video link at the top of the screen - doh!). This should pop up a window containing the video player application. Scroll through the list of available videos, and you should spot the Carbon Silicon links after a dozen or so other entries. There's about 10 minutes of footage in total.

(thanks to Jose over on the carbonsilicon.info forums for the heads-up!)

US & Canada Tour 2008

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:37:33 GMT

Carbon Silicon are pleased to announce an extended 6-week tour of North America, commencing next month.

The tour kicks off at the SXSW festival in Austin Texas on the 13th of March, after which the band will travel to Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Vancouver, Nashville and many more stops... rounding off their visit with a performance at the the Coachella festival on April 26th.

Full details coming very soon...

Carbon/Silicon on NPR's Fresh Air

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:57:22 GMT

Mick and Tony were interviewed by Terry Gross on Today's edition of NPR's "Fresh Air".

If you missed the programme, the full 38 minute interview is now available to stream online, from the show's website.

In addition, NPR will be re-broadcasting the 17-minute "acoustic" session that the band recorded for David Dye's World Cafe show, on February 25th.

Carbon Casino 2 - YouTube Clips

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:51:50 GMT

The Carbon Casino goes from strength to strength, with this week's show featuring guest appearances from Glen Matlock and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols.

Clips of the show are already starting to appear on YouTube...

Global War on Culture, courtesy of PaulMurff.

Twist and Shout/Stepping Stone (feat. Matlock + Cook), courtesy of Ignacio Crespo.

(if you like these vids, don't forget to click through to youtube and leave some appreciation for the people who submitted them!)

The Carbon Casino continues next friday...

Mick on HDNet Sound Off

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:43:30 GMT

U.S. Viewers may be interested to hear that Mick will be appearing on today's edition of HDNet's "Sound Off" with Matt Pinfield.

According to the show billing, "Punk rock legend Mick Jones stops by Sound Off to discuss his time with The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and his new band Carbon/Silicon".

The show premiers at 8pm ET tonight, and is repeated at midnight.

For more details, check out the HDNet site.

Clash Magazine Podcast

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:18:54 GMT

Clash Magazine interviews Carbon/Silicon in their latest podcast...

"Possibly the most famous breaking band you've yet to hear, Carbon/Silicon talk about their 'debut' album 'The Last Post', the difficulties of giving their music away for free despite both supporting downloads and how they are slowly moving away from techno grooves back to their rock'n'roll roots."

Download here: http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/clash-podcast

Listen to the C/S 6 Mix on BBC iPlayer

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:07:17 GMT

Carbon/Silicon's 6 mix session is now available on the BBC iPlayer ... go to this page, and click the "Saturday" link under the "Listen Again to This Show" heading. DJ Silicon takes to the (virtual) decks for the 2nd hour of the show.

Tracklisting:

Carbon/Silicon Vs Rolling Stones - Why Do Men Mash?
Chemical Brothers Vs MARRS – Block Rockin’ Blitz
Carbon/Silicon Vs Marvin Gaye – National Anthem
The Doors Vs The White Stripes - White Noise
The Kinks Vs Billy Idol –You Really Got Me Mashed
The Undertones Vs The Ruts – Teenage Cows
Kurtis Blow – The Breaks
Strokes Vs Roxy Music – Hey Man
Carbon/Silicon Vs Frank Sinatra – The News

Also, be sure to check out the 6 mix "behind the scenes" video on youtube...

6 Music Interview - featuring "DJ Silicon"

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:09:33 GMT

Mick and Tony will be interviewed on tomorrow's edition of "6 mix" on BBC 6 Music, talking about their history and the band.

The show will also feature 10 special mash-up mixes by TJ (aka "DJ Silicon") of Carbon/Silicon tracks, and other songs that have influenced their career.

Tune in to hear "Why do men mash", "You really got me mashed", "War mash" and "Block rockin Blitz" among others......

The show begins at 9pm.

NPR "World Cafe" Broadcast - UPDATED: Listen Now!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:00:19 GMT

UPDATE: The show is now available to stream from the NPR website - visit this page at NPR.org, and click the "Listen Now" button. The 17-minute session includes (brief) acoustic versions of "Why Do Men Fight", "Magic Suitcase", "Should I Stay or Should I Go", and a slightly-more-radio-friendly-than-usual rendition of "What The Flux?"

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Just a quick reminder that the U.S. radio broadcast of an exclusive Carbon/Silicon session is scheduled for NPR's "World Cafe" show this Thursday (17th) - Details below...

National Public Radio’s World Cafe with host David Dye can be heard on nearly 200 stations nationwide. Fans can find their local station by scrolling to the bottom & choosing their state under "Find a Program Broadcast Time" at the following link:

http://www.npr.org/templates/stations/schedule/?prgId=39

…or worldwide they can listen online to the WXPN/Philadelphia stream Monday through Friday, 2pm to 4pm Eastern Standard Time by going to:

http://www.xpn.org/listen_live/listen.php

Carbon Casino Shows Re-scheduled

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:56:41 GMT

Just got the following e-mail, direct from the band...

Carbon/Silicon regret that The Carbon Casino planned for The Inn On The Green, Friday January 18th will be postponed due to an earlier booking which prevents the entire show with guests appearing.

The enormous success of the first night will be continued on Friday January 25th for 5 weeks of Fridays Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 when Carbon/Silicon will be joined by more special guests and a revue show par excellence.

So, just to re-iterate... no show this week (January 18th) ... but the run will be extended by an extra week, closing on the 22nd February, instead of the 15th.

The Guardian reviews Carbon Casino

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:11:52 GMT

Todays edition of The Guardian contains a review of the first Carbon Casino show...

"...Flanked by James on rhythm guitar, Jones remains a casual virtuoso guitarist, picking out killer riffs from the band's first commercially available album, The Last Post, with a broad grin. His familiar London drawl sounds fantastic on War On Culture, an assault on salacious tabloids, while the absurdly catchy single The News is a reminder that while the late Joe Strummer was The Clash's figurehead, Jones was its musical leader..."

Read the full review at Guardian Online.

Carbon Casino Review by takethe5th

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:36:34 GMT

The first night of Carbon Silicon's six-week residency at the Inn On The Green Ladbrooke Grove promised surprises.

I live in Worcester and Friday nights are a bit of a problem getting to London. Traffic and work commitments make it difficult.(Its a 3 hour normal run) But as luck would have it my hubby had an early morning meeting in London so if I got up early and walked around for four hours waiting for him....we could do it. Ok so it poured with rain all day i was tired and soaked to the skin but after a quick dry out made it at to the venue at 6pm.Mick was standing on the balcony overlooking the road when we arrived having a fag....now at last i can see the benefits of being a fellow smoker...lol

The venue was starting to fill up. We met up with some old friends so had a good chin wag. Watched Mick sign the hugest pile of records and photo's some guy asked him to sign ....Mick is so good humoured and sat and chatted while he did it.

They started taking the door money about 7ish .The bands play in the club room so as soon as you pay your tenner get stamped you can go in and out of it as you wish.There were quite a few bemused locals who wondered what the hell was going on.

First band on was British Voodoo who happen to be Micks cousin Martin's son band . Next up was Adam Masterson i only saw a little of his set he was doing some Frank Sinatra songs pretty good but the queue at the bar was a bit of a battleground and ....ok i do like to chat!!! Apparently Topper was here so the rumour was true .

A lot of the Clash crew were in the house .Johnny Green had come along with Topper. Don Letts, Scratcy Myers, Robin Banks,Glen matlock and various assorted BAD members. Probably a few more i didn't know or recognise but it was good to see the support of old mates for Mick and Topps.

Just before Carbon Silicon set was the fabulous Rotten Hill Gang. They were a sort of mix of the Cracked Actors (one of my favourite bands) and the dub pistols.Well worth seeing .Great to see Mick dancing to You gotta pick a pocket or two(Oliver!!!) he seemed to be having a great time.

Playing between sets was Gary Crowley, providing some great dub, reggae, hip-hop, punk and various mash-ups.

When Carbon/Silicon took to the stage, the tiny venue was full to bursting the venue certainly let in more than the 150 it said on the website info ..

Explaining the intentions for the residency, Tony told the crowd: "We'll be playing some old songs, some new songs, some you know, some you don't and some WE don't!"

Mick started with reading from a book of Second World War poetry .... his poetry corner slot !!! then band then jammed into Really the blues.The set i included 'Magic Suitcase', 'War On Culture', 'The News', 'Really The Blues' 'What The Fuck', 'I Loved You' and 'The Gangs Of England'. Tony sang a song that i didn't know maybe someone can help me out on this one?
The main set concluded with a storming 'Why Do Men Fight? Obviously we were all shouting for more and the band reappeared.

Now came the point were were anticipating all night...was it going to happen??

Mick introduced Topper to the stage to a crowd that was going absolutely mental he explained to those who didn't know that they hadn't played together for 25 years. With a crack of the snare, the unmistakable intro riff to 'Train In Vain' charged into action. The crowd surged forward, camera flashes were going off everywhere. Topper looked fantastic and played brilliantly - the human drumming machine was back and it truly was a wonderful feeling to see him back up there having a great time The smile on Mick's face said it all - he was deliriously happy, and admitted almost immediately when the song finished that it was "a dream come true". 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go' followed. At its climax, Topper stood up to a thunderous applause and looked genuinely touched.

So am i glad i made the effort to go to this the historic occasion .......too right i am what a fantastic night. It's just a shame that this was a one off ..maybe Topper will get the urge back to get out there again.....really really hope he does.

Met Topps after and he signed my Proud gallery post card of him i just happened to have in my bag also gave him a great big hug and got a kiss off him..

Fantastic night

Carbon Casino 1 - Review + Video Clips

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:13:48 GMT

The Debut of the Carbon Casino was an amazing success, featuring supporting acts British Voodoo, Adam Masterson, the Rotten Hill Gang, Gary Crowley, and - in the biggest surprise of the night - a guest appearance by the one and only Topper Headon!

Playing on stage with Mick Jones for the first time in 25 years, Topper joined the C/S boys for an awesome Clash-themed encore comprising "Train in Vain" and "Should I Stay Or Should I Go". Video clips of this historic re-union are already leaking out onto Youtube - check them out here and here ...and don't miss this full review of the evening, courtesy of Clash Magazine.

1 Down, 5 to go... and the final word from the band:

Expect more legends jamming each week - you've been warned!

The Carbon Casino - Opening TONIGHT!

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:45:41 GMT

Carbon Silicon play their first night's residency (and first show of 2008!) at the Inn on the Green tonight.

The Carbon Casino Club
The Inn on the Green
3-5 Thorpe Close
Portobello Green
London, WX10 5XL

(Nearest Tube: Ladbrooke Grove)

Admittance: £10 on the door - no advance tickets

Take a gamble.... and expect some surprises!

Rolling Stone Video Interview

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:15:20 GMT

Jose sends word of a video interview and a trio of live tracks over on the Rolling Stone site...

“Watch the onetime Clash guitarist and his Carbon/Silicon bandmate Tony James (formerly of Generation X) quote Ferris Bueller, explain how they’ve made it in the business for so long (”keep taking your medication”) and discuss how the spirit of Seventies punk lives on today. “Music is a great way of raising debate,” Jones says. “[Kids today] look back at the cool days, and some of those cool things were really good, like stand up against fascism.”

check it out here:

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/12/26/carbonsilicons-mick-jones-and-tony-james-talk-ferris-bueller-fascism-plus-watch-three-live-songs/#

Thanks Jose!

Gliding into 2008...

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:25:48 GMT

Glide magazine features a new interview with Mick, available online from today...

“Oil Well” is my favorite. That’s where it’s at to me. “Caesar’s Palace” is about how we’ve all ‘slipped’. I can feel it myself. When I’m in a shop and I look over and I see another guy and we look kinda sickly at eachother. (laughs) That look of recognition. It’s a modern day version of “Lost In The Supermarket”.

Read more here.

Christmas Message 2007

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:23:24 GMT

And it’s VERY good to be here - at this place - where we are now......all the stuff about long journey and difficult road ahead sure does stand but from where we’re sitting, at this time, it all feels very good. Our first CD “The Last Post” is in shops and “The Crack Up Suite” is a free download....We loved gigging and know there will be much more to come.

We want to thank everyone who has supported us, everyone in the Carbon/Silicon management office, everyone working on the Website and especially everyone who visits this page and enjoys the music.

So in 2008 we will be gigging every Friday during January and February, in London at the Carbon Casino. We’re gonna make this our club.... a club where we can play what we like - old songs, new songs, covers, songs we’ve never played before, songs we’re gonna write, songs where other musicians get up and play with us and songs we haven’t rehearsed (sounds scary) if you call em out! Lets have fun with this.. We’ll get friends to Dj and play the records we like. and, well, lets all hang out around a table together and have a drink.....

We want to roll out the Casino to other cities if we can.... we’re going back to the USA coast to coast... we’re going to Europe and back home and to places we’ve never been.... and putting a lot of new songs out along the way .....because that’s what we love and that’s what this is all about.

Who knows where this journey will take us..... We still believe in the dream which is all that counts and, well just maybe along the way we’ll have the time of our lives....

Love to everyone where ever you are

xx
Christmas 2007

Two Punks Go Into A Bar...

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:49:51 GMT

The New York Times has just published the latest article in their "A Night Out With..." series, featuring an interview with Mick and TJ:

"In town recently to perform at the Highline Ballroom, Mr. Jones and Mr. James looked more posh than punk in slim-fitting bespoke suits as they indulged in some nostalgia and gnocchi at Bacaro, a wine bar in East Chinatown..."

Read the full article here.

New Single - Why Do Men Fight?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:44:48 GMT

News just in: Carbon/Silicon will release their third "physical" single - Why Do Men Fight? - on the 4th February 2008.

The single will be available in three formats - Digital Download (5.17 version), CD single (3.58 radio edit), and a 7" vinyl pressing b/w a new recording of Be Good To Yourself.

The single is going out to radio stations next week, and should get its first airplay over the Christmas/New Year holiday.

Please note that the physical versions of this release will be very limited. However, our friends at recordstore.co.uk have reserved 300 bundles (containing the CD and 7" version), which are available to pre-order now!

Click here for ordering info.

Crawdaddy! Reviews The Last Post

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:18:26 GMT

Crawdaddy! magazine - "the first U.S. magazine of rock and roll music criticism" - has just posted their review of The Last Post:

It’s good to see Jones back in action again, but the real news is how great this band is. Jones and James have taken the political fire and driving rhythms of the Clash, the pop smarts of Gen X and Sigue, and the fire and swing of the R&B, blues, and American rock that originally inspired them and fused it into something special. The music isn’t exactly new, but its retro vibe is part of the charm; a distillation of the entire history of British and American rock ’n’ roll into 12 easy-to-love slices of anthemic rock that takes on the problems of the 21st century with the same kind of spunk and optimism that made the Clash “the only band that mattered.”

Read the full review here.

World Service Birthday Show - now online.

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:53:01 GMT

Highlights from Saturday Night's World Service 75th Anniversary Concert at the IndigO2 arena are now available to stream from the BBC Word service web site. Carbon/Silicon played 5 tracks on the night ... Magic Suitcase, Global War on Culture, and The News made it into the broadcast edit. Click here to go to the concert landing page and click "Listen Again". (For those of you with a twitchy fast-forward finger, Carbon/Silicon take to the stage approximately 56 minutes into the show).

The show will be broadcast worldwide over the course of the next week. The BBC world service transmits in 33 different languages, and has a weekly audience reach of over 180 million people.

NPR "World Cafe" Broadcast - Jan 17th

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:32:26 GMT

During the recent U.S. mini-tour, Mick and Tony recorded a session & interview for NPR's David Dye. We've just heard that this item is now scheduled to be broadcast as part of the "World Cafe" show on the 17th January. Full details follow...

Breaking News - C/S to perform at IndigO2 tomorrow!

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:17:43 GMT

I've just been nudged in the direction of this announcement at the BBC World Service homepage, mentioning that Carbon/Silicon will perform at their "free to speak" 75th Anniversary Concert tomorrow. Word is they'll be playing a short (20 minute) "special guest" slot, prior to headliner Katie Melua. This is very much a last-minute confirmation, just sorted out today (hence the lack of advance warning)

Carbon/Silicon will hit the stage at 8:45pm, and the show is expected to be recorded for future broadcast.

Troubadour video clips @ YouTube

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:32:10 GMT

Forum regular "BR16ADE_R055E" sends word of a set of 8 (yes, eight!) Troubadour video clips, freshly uploaded to YouTube...

Hi Shep,

I've uploaded videos I shot at the Troubadour gig...

***They're best viewed using the smallest screen option.***

"War On Culture": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYdJAwXVNvA

"Acton Zulus": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp8Y2viLeUM

"Caesars Palace": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kaxAAQxfgE

"The News": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TJgTpwZUIQ

"The Network's Going Down": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=264Nx_OaK9Q

"Why Do Men Fight?" (Part 1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-EU4UCilkk
"Why Do Men Fight?" (Part 2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTEfw7eI-cM

To view WDMF in its entirety: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8029814221245439789&hl=en

Troubadour pics @ losanjealous

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:23:44 GMT

"stuartmm" forwards a link to the "losanjealous" blog, where there's a great set of pictures from last week's Troubadour show...

Carbon/Silicon is a project created by Mick Jones and Tony James. It marks the third distinct phase in both of their careers. As many people know Jones took a change of pace from The Clash sound with Big Audio Dynamite. James took even a bigger leap from Generation X with the outrageous Sigue Sigue Sputnik (Little known trivia: both Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Big Audio Dynamite were on the soundtrack to 80’s flick Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)...

Read the full item here.

Highline Review @ iJamming

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:16:57 GMT

Tony Fletcher sends us a link to some thoughts on the Highline Ballroom gig, as posted on his blog - iJamming...

Carbon/Silicon is about the beauty of the guitar riff. Play the same over and over. And over and over. And when you’ve played it over and over and over and over, play it over and again some more. Vary it every so slightly. Only the astute listener will know that you’re doing so. But subconsciously they’ll recognize the difference. This is how dance music works. Mick Jones knows all about dance music. Big Audio Dynamite found a new dance sound half a decade before everyone else latched on. In Carbon/Silicon he’s doing the same thing he did with B.A.D.. But with simple guitar riffs, easy bass, minimal drums ... Want proof? Check “Buckethead” from their MP3 page. Eight minutes forty five seconds of the same guitar riff. With a story. I love it

Read the full item here

US Shows - web roundup

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:15:47 GMT

Many thanks for all the links to pictures, videos and reviews that you've submitted over the last week - here's a compilation of the items received so far. Don't forget, if you have anything that you'd like to share - or if you have a show review/article of your own that you'd like to be published here at the official site - just drop an e-mail to news@carbonsiliconinc.com

The Links...

Troubadour review at NME.com:
http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=61&title=

New York Press Gig Review:
http://www.nypress.com/blogx/display_blog.cfm?bid=1419778&day=6&startmonth=12&startyear=2007
(thanks to Leah for the link!)

NY flicker photo sets:
by "aphrodite-in-nyc":
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aphrodite-in-nyc/sets/72157603390312071/
by "Randsom"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldofrandsom/sets/72157603391410314/

LA pics by Todd Nakamine
http://www.icanllc.com/

LA Soundcheck video by Mr Happy:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gix5baRmIIw
And pictures...
http://members.cox.net/redeyedvireo/index.htm

NY video clip - "The News" - by chrismagel30
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RM61JITwAeQ

LA photographs by BR16ADE_R055E @ Strummernews:
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/strummernews/vpost?id=2145854&trail=315

LA videos by LyndseyLA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANwbq0K7zy8&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Y3y6AUBq8&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPLzfWqWA8M&feature=user

Jonesy's Jukebox interview:
http://www.indie1031.com/7504_JJ_-_media.php?id=14

US Press reviews

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:23:09 GMT

The U.S. mini-tour has been a great success, with an extremely positive response from both audiences and the press. Check out these newspaper reviews of the shows...

New York Post - Old Dogs Clash & Yearn

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12072007/entertainment/music/old_dogs_clash__yearn_480733.htm

LA Times - Carbon/Silicon passes the "still-can-rock" test

http://www.calendarlive.com/music/pop/cl-et-carbon6dec06,0,2451209.story

New York Press

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:52:08 GMT

The New York Press has posted a great preview piece in advance of tonights sell-out gig at the Highline Ballroom...

"Even if you don’t know their story, there’s something both comforting and unsettling about hearing Carbon/Silicon for the first time. The songs are sublimely catchy, with a clear light at the end of a very bleak tunnel ... a set of songs that manage to be both modern and classic as performed by a band fronted by two legends who are thrilled to be back on stage again."

Read the full item here.

(thanks to Mikel for spotting this one!)

Tell it Like It Is...

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:51:34 GMT

Martin Wong of Giant Robot Magazine dropped us a link to his Blog entry on last night's Troubadour gig...

Last night I got to meet one of my heroes. Mick Jones came through town with his buddy Tony James and their new band, Carbon/Silicon. Through Giant Robot, I've had a pleasure of meeting a lot of people that I look up to, but this was really special. When I was in junior high and high school, I bought all of The Clash's albums on vinyl and studied the inserts while I listened to the songs over and over. Looking back, the British punk band affected not only my view of music but also informed me on politics, art, fashion, and society in general. (All this for the better, I think.) The first concert I attended was The US Festival in 1983, which The Clash headlined, and I've seen documentaries on the band, bought expensive bootlegs, read books about them, and lived through the deserved hoopla about the death of the group's front man Joe Strummer.

So I was more than a little worried about meeting Mick. What if, after all this time, he turned out to be a jaded rock star or an arrogant dick?...

Read the full blog post here

C/S USA

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:29:09 GMT

Carbon/Silicon played their first US show last night, to a sold-out crowd at the Los Angeles Troubadour.

Spotted any video clips, pictures, or reviews on the web? We'd love to see them! e-mail links to news@carbonsiliconinc.com and we'll publish your finds here.

Popmatters.com interview

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:46:32 GMT

The U.S. media coverage kicks off this morning with a feature interview at popmatters.com - read it here

"The ex-Clash artist returns with a new outlook and a new means of spreading his music, but the rebelliousness remains. Jones talks to PopMatters about his new project Carbon/Silicon."

...Also, don't forget that the band are scheduled to appear on today's edition of Jonesy's Jukebox - the show goes out at noon PST (8pm UK time?). Live streaming of the station is available at the indie 103.1 website.

The Carbon Casino

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:37:04 GMT

"Take a gamble, every Friday evening at the Carbon Casino"

Carbon Silicon announce a 6-week London residency - "The Carbon Casino" - each Friday from January 11th until February 15th 2008.

To give everybody a chance for entry, there will be NO advance tickets for these shows - just turn up on the night holding a £10 note!

Bar opens at 5pm, Club from 8pm to 1am, with the band on stage from 9:30.

There will be different support acts, DJ sets (including sets from Gary Crowley), and special guest players weekly.

The band are promising different sets, including many songs that have never been played live before, cover versions, and some very special surprises...

The Carbon Casino Club

The Inn on the Green

3-5 Thorpe Close

Portobello Green

London, WX10 5XL

(Nearest Tube: Ladbrooke Grove)

Download the flyer from the gallery page: small version / hi-res version.

US Trip / Jonesy's Jukebox

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:18:29 GMT

The band are busy rehearsing ready to leave for the USA this weekend.

In addition to the two scheduled shows in L.A. and New York, they plan to play acoustic sets on several USA radio shows - including our own Steve Jones' show "Jonesy's Jukebox" on Monday 3rd.

Expect some surprises...

Letters from Hong Kong 2.0

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:56:41 GMT

Article submitted by : CARBON CHILLIPRAWN, our man in Hong Kong

Is it just me or are music magazines getting just slightly out of control with these lists of the '50 Most Important Rock Stars Ever' and so on? We've had most important this, greatest that, and Q's recent '21 people who changed music' reached new heights of the absurd and excuse me if you're an Ian Brown'Roses fan and all that but I hardly think he ranks above people like James Brown, Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley or let's say Hank Williams (well they had Elvis so oldies were included) or Miles Davis as significantly altering the direction of popular music as we know it.

Chuck in a few more contemporary favourites such as Thom Yorke and, excuse me, Damon Albarn (oh come on) and I would start getting really pissed off if I was Paul Weller, George Clinton, Eric Clapton, Prince, Sly and Robbie, Joe Strummer/Mick Jones and about 6,000 other people and they may as well change the topic to 'lots of people who deserve a nod in the last 50 years' or something. And I know that these articles will get just about everyone and his uncle going 'If you include him then what about her?' which is really what they are supposed to do - provoke.

Hah, see, I fell for it. Anyway, whatever next? 100 Greatest Roadies Ever, The 12 people who changed the accordian. Etc. Give it a rest. There are better ways to sell a magazine.

But anyway, this did get me thinking about lists (well so did Nick Hornby actually) I was on this junk trip recently, which is what we do in Hong Kong you see, and it's got nothing to do with rubbish collecting, junk being a small, pleasant sailing vessel usually loaded to the hilt with cold beers, wine, scantily clad people being silly and lo and behold - a karaoke machine. (Look, out here even the toilets have karaoke machines in them.) Anyway, this wailing box on the junk was commandeered no sooner than we had set sail with a few of the locals bawling out Canto-pop (the local brand of trashy radio play fare) so badly that even the jellyfish were making a run for it and they can't run. This had to stop. Me being mister 'I'm in charge of the music' I let it go for a bit before persuading them that the 66 year old Chinese boat owner and his wife actually would prefer it if we played something more soothing (we were swerving a bit here and there once the high notes were being butchered and there are rocks everywhere so I was actually being responsible) and before long I had slipped in one that I had prepared earlier and we were all bouncing along to such breezy favourites as 'Living in another world' by Talk Talk and 'Knocked Up, Kings of Leon' and as I was lying there on top deck sipping a Tsing Tao I wondered what would be the ultimate junk trip playlist. And then I thought, I'm getting as silly as those magazines so I left it there. It's all very subjective isn't it? Suffice to say thought that Pastime Paradise by Ray Barretto (the best cover - Ever!) sounds very good when bobbing up and down on the South China Sea on a sunny day.

I'll leave you with a China note. It was recently unveiled that hip hop didn't originate from New York or anywhere else in America. Go to You Tube and key in 'MC Farmer' to check out the man from Mongolia who's got a bag of his own.

Now that's what I called changing music.

Virgin Megastore Appearance

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:10:12 GMT

UPDATE: Due to unforseen circumstances, the date that the band will arrive in the US has been changed at short notice. This means that - unfortunately - the Virgin megastore appearance has had to be cancelled.

Carbon/Silicon apologises for any inconvenience & disappointment caused by this announcement.

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Fan-forum correspondent Mikel reports the following item, spotted on the Virgin Megastore myspace page...

Virgin Megastore Hollywood & Highland, Thursday - CANCELLED (See Update)

Carbon/Silicon featuring Mick Jones (Clash, Big Audio Dynamite) & Tony James (Generation X, Sigue Sigue Sputnik) will be performing live at the Virgin Megastore at Hollywood & Highland. Purchase their album, The Last Post and have it signed by the band following their performance
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=108210940&blogID=326786725

Times Online Podcast

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:01:47 GMT

Mick & Tony feature in this week's edition of the Times Online "Sounds" podcast - you can download it from the Times Online website.

"Pete Paphides talks to punk legends Mick Jones (The Clash) and Tony James (Generation X) about their band Carbon/Silicon, the distortion of punk, playing with Chrissie Hynde and the dangers of believing your own hype."

(Check out TJs thoughts on recording the podcast - and leave your comments - on his 17th October blog entry - "The Surrealists Meet Lenny Bruce".)

The Network's Going Down - LHMR free download...

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:21:17 GMT

The NME's Love Music, Hate Racism double CD - featuring an exclusive new recording of The Network's Going Down - is now available as a free download from the NME's web site.

Get it here:

http://www.nme.com/lovemusichateracismdownload

C/S unplugged?

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:23:12 GMT

TJ was spotted entering the bunker with a new acoustic guitar earlier today.... are we going to hear an "unplugged" Carbon/Silicon in the near future?

CNN: "Punk chameleon Mick Jones is back on song"

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:27:05 GMT

The CNN showbiz website has just posted an interview with the band, along with a short multimedia slideshow.

"Both Jones and James are dripping with enthusiasm for their music, despite the many years of relentless touring and recording under their belts, and more Carbon/Silicon releases are assured. Asked what they would sound like, James says, only half-joking, that he wouldn't be surprised if Jones started writing jazz. But one thing is guaranteed, with these two at the controls, anything is possible."

Read the full article here.

Telegraph Magazine

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:17:25 GMT

There's a great piece by Chris Salewicz in this week's Telegraph Saturday Magazine, profiling the formative years of Carbon/Silicon,

" As the newsreader Alastair Stewart previews the items on ITV's London Tonight, a snatch of the Clash's Should I Stay or Should I Go blasts from the television. 'And we have: the punk rock return!' Stewart promises exuberantly as the song's chords fade. For a moment Mick Jones, the singer and writer of the song, which reached number one in 1991, looks startled. 'Oh, that's us,' he laughs as an image of him, now 52, flashes briefly across the screen..."

Read the full article - "Rock of Ages" - online here.

Troubadour tickets on-sale today

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:51:14 GMT

Tickets for the 3rd December show at the Troubadour are on-sale from today.

Tickets cost $15 (plus booking fee), and can be purchased online here.