O Holy Night

Edit: The track is available again on their myspace page below.

original post: 12/19/06, 9:51 PM
The Ocean Blue have once again put up a holiday song on their myspace page. "'O Holy Night' is a recording made by David Schelzel and Don Peris. Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward Men."

"Electromatic 2"

Don Peris has uploaded a new instrumental demo track to his myspace.com page titled, "Electromatic 2".

Ebay auction alert - Fender Stratocaster guitar for sale

There's a 1962 re-issue Fender Stratocaster guitar that's up for auction on Ebay. The owner claims it was once owned by Don Peris. No supporting photos or documentation have been supplied in the auction, so bid with caution if bidding as memorabilia.

Interestingly enough, it resembles a bass that Mike and Karen used on tour.

Don Peris article on LancasterOnline.com

From LancasterOnline.com:

"Unlike the majority of musicians who make Christmas albums, guitarist Don Peris actually recorded most of his during the holiday season.

Peris, however, spent five or six years collecting material for the album, "Brighter Visions Beam Afar," which was released this fall."

...more

Don Peris releases Christmas album

Available now at the band's webshop, Innocence Mission guitarist Don Peris has released his third solo album, Brighter Visions Beam Afar.

According to DonPeris.com, the album contains "a quiet instrumental offering of Christmas hymns arranged for solo guitar and gently performed by Don Peris. A portion of your purchase will be donated to benefit those in need of warmth and shelter throughout the Winter."

His label Jemez Mountain will also release the album via digital download sites, such as iTunes, eMusic and Rhapsody in November.

Don Peris Concert Announcement

Don Peris will be performing on October 13th and again on December 15th at Prince St. Cafe in Lancaster. The show in December will contain "mellow holiday music".

Two more live videos at YouTube

Two new live videos are now available at YouTube. A new Don Peris video appears courtesy of Lamp Records. Don performs "Glimmer".



Also available on YouTube is Daisybreath's cover of "The Lakes of Canada".

Safe Away vinyl

This past April Burnt Toast Vinyl reissued Denison Witmer's debut, Safe Away, on vinyl. Safe Away was produced by Don Peris in 1997. Go to BTV for more info about this release.

Don Peris unreleased track "Blossom of May"

Edit: The track is no longer available.

Don Peris has released a new free download of an unreleased track "Blossom of May" on his MySpace page. This track includes vocals.

Don Peris - Echoes Podcast

Last year we mentioned an interview with Don Peris on "Echoes" via WXPN. Echoes now has a podcast available for download of that interview.

"Guitarist creates parlor music for home movies in nostalgic tones
Don Peris grew up and still lives in Lancaster, PA, where he works with his
wife, singer Karen Peris in a band called The Innocence Mission. But recently
Don released a solo, mostly instrumental CD called Go When the Morning Shineth.
It's a wistful, nostalgic recording of intimate guitar melodies and subtle
backing. He says the initial concept of the album was to create soundtracks for
old Super 8 home movies, of people he didn't even know. We screen his vision in
an Echoes interview."

Source: Timouth via OurCourtyard

UPDATED: A Hymn For Christmas Day & O Little Town of Bethlehem (re-released)

Edit: The track is no longer available.

Updated: The Innocence Mission myspace page has re-released a streamable version of "O Little Town of Bethlehem".

Last year, Don Peris released a free download of "A Hymn For Christmas Day" on his MySpace page. This year, Don has re-released it once again for free. The lyrics have been added to the Other page.

Holiday concert

Don Peris w/ Denison Witmer & Mike Bitts
Dec. 16, 7:00 pm
Emmaus
Gettysburg, PA
All Ages

Missed opportunity

Hopefully someone was able to catch Don Peris last night in downtown Lancaster at the market. Unfortunately news arrived late to publish in time before the show. But if anyone attended, please post pictures or comments.

Source: Lancaster Online

Live recording of "Flyer" to appear on compilation CD

A live recording of Don Peris' "Flyer" now appears on Refractions: The Echoes Living Room Concerts Volume 12. Also appearing on the track is fellow Innocence Mission member Mike Bitts and good friend Denison Witmer.


Source: Echos.org

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 10

Here are the last 4 photos that I have from Don's August performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

This particular series of photos were taken by Daniel Summers.

Don Peris concert announcement

Don Peris will be performing with Denison Witmer on November 8th and with Mike Bitts on November 18th. Here are the dates:

11/08/06 - Union Hall @ Brooklyn, NY
11/18/06 - Prince St. Cafe @ Lancaster, PA

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 9

Here are 3 more photos from Don's August performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

This particular series of photos were taken by Daniel Summers.

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 8

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the 8th series of photos and the last of my personal set:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 7

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the 7th series of photos:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 6

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the sixth series of photos:

UPDATED: Don Peris - Echoes Rebroadcast on 9/22?

Updated: It appears last night's episode of "Echoes" on WXPN was a week behind. I'm guessing next week Don will be on. So be sure to tune in just in case or try tuning into any other station this weekend.

Echoes - www.echoes.org - Check your local station listings for times.
Listen Live on WXPN at 11pm-1am Friday, 9/15

"Guitarist creates parlor music for home movies in nostalgic tones
Don Peris grew up and still lives in Lancaster, PA, where he works with his
wife, singer Karen Peris in a band called The Innocence Mission. But recently
Don released a solo, mostly instrumental CD called Go When the Morning Shineth.
It's a wistful, nostalgic recording of intimate guitar melodies and subtle
backing. He says the initial concept of the album was to create soundtracks for
old Super 8 home movies, of people he didn't even know. We screen his vision in
an Echoes interview."

Contributor: Heather

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 5

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the fifth series of photos:

Jammin' Java Concert Videos - Part 2

Once again, thanks go to Daniel Summers for the videos. Here is Part 2 of 3 from the Jammin' Java concert.

"Deleware" by Don Peris
(Performed by Don Peris, Denison Witmer and Mike Bitts)

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 4

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the fourth series of photos:

Cancelled??: Don Peris midwest tour dates

Updated: According to the Beechland Ballroom web page, Don has cancelled his appearance at this show. It's very probably that the remaining part of this tour has also been cancelled. Denison Witmer is still scheduled however.

Don Peris will be touring with Denison Witmer in August. Here are the dates:

09/07/06 - Beachland Ballroom @ Cleveland, OH - 15711 Waterloo Rd. (216)383-1124
09/08/06 - Cowboy Monkey @ Champaign, IL
09/09/06 - Beat Kitchen @ Chicago, IL

Contributor: Andy Rigo

Jammin' Java Concert Videos - Part 1

I'd like to first off thank Daniel Summers for his contributions these past few weeks. I still have a few photos of his to share from the recent Jammin' Java concert. Those will be coming soon.

In the meanwhile, here is Part 1 of 3 from the Jammin' Java concert.

"California Brown And Blue" by Denison Witmer
(Performed by Denison Witmer, Don Peris, Mike Bitts and Hunter Johnson)

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 3

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the third series of photos:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 2

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the second series of photos:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 1

Over the next few weeks I'll be posting photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the first series of photos:

Don Peris concert wrap-up

Last evening, Don performed a reworked version of the untitled instrumental from the unreleased Glow demos. The song, now titled "Recital", appears on Don's new album, Go When The Morning Shineth.



Also, they ended the show with "Birds" by Neil Young. Some of you may remember, Karen singing this in 1991.

Don also mentioned the new Innocence Mission album could possibly be out in February and the unreleased Glow demos may see the light of day...one day, but definitely not before the new CD is released.

Reminder: Don Peris live

Don Peris will be touring with Denison Witmer in August. Here are the dates:

08/10/06 - Pianos @ New York, NY - CANCELLED, to be rescheduled
08/11/06 - Tin Angel @ Philadelphia, PA
08/12/06 - Jammin Java @ Vienna, VA