Jeff Tells All about The Long Afternoon’s Second Set on June 17
The Long Afternoon’s bassist, Jeff Edmunds, has provided additional details about what the group plans for the second set of its upcoming performance on June 17, 2023. When The Long Afternoon takes the stage, it will open with “Powderfinger” by Neil Young.
Alex Jones labels The Long Afternoon a conspiracy
Alex Jones labels The Long Afternoon a conspiracy Conspiracist [...]
TLA to Play Rock and Roll Dance Party June 29
Indie rock organization The Long Afternoon to give rare public performance at Webster’s Bookstore and Cafe in State College, Pa., on June 29 at 7:00 p.m.
The Long Afternoon will “Rock the 80s” on Feb. 16 at the State Theatre
The Long Afternoon will "Rock the 80s" on Feb. 16 [...]
Indie Rock’s The Long Afternoon Congratulates Incoming Columbia Records CEO Ron Perry
Cryptic indie rock organization The Long Afternoon today offered congratulations to Ron Perry on being named Chairman and CEO of Columbia Records, label home to many accomplished and iconic artists. The Long Afternoon is not associated with Columbia Records, having pursued a strategy of deliberate obscurity, opting out of conventional rock and roll careerism and eschewing traditional notions of success.
Indie Rock Organization The Long Afternoon Supports Wisconsin Projects, Demands New Scott Walker Album
In response to the Wisconsin Building Commission's approval of key projects, cryptic indie rock organization The Long Afternoon expressed support but cautioned that Scott Walker's activities as the state's governor appear to be delaying the pop-icon-turned-avant-garde-composer's latest album.
let’s go crash – music video
As with many of the band's videos, "let's go crash" draws heavily on found video and public domain resources available through archive.org. The text excerpts that appear over certain images are drawn from the writings of J. G. Ballard, whose work partially inspired the track as detailed below.
At the State Theatre February 9
The Long Afternoon is delighted to announce that we will be performing once again at the State Theatre in State College, Pa. on February 9, 2018, as part of the "Rock the '80's" concert, which benefits the extremely worthwhile and awe-inspiring Bob Perks Cancer Fund.
Songs I Wish I’d Written: She’s Like Heroin to Me
The recording of "She's Like Heroin to Me" sounds rough and primitive, not unlike the 1920s and 1930s blues records that inspired the Gun Club.
Songs I Wish I’d Written: Wasn’t Born to Follow
The Byrds' "Wasn't Born to Follow" isn't as well known as hits like "Eight Miles High." Too bad, because "Wasn't Born to Follow" is much more interesting.
Songs I Wish I’d Written: When You Smile
The Dream Syndicate's "When You Smile" changed my life. That's not hyperbole.
Songs I Wish I’d Written: We Can Be Together
Jefferson Airplane were punk rock. I realize this is a laughable statement on many levels, but "We Can Be Together" proves it.
Songs I Wish I’d Written: At Her Open Door
If you think heavy rock and unabashed psychedelia are two great tastes that go great together, then you need to hear this one.