Camper Van Beethoven playing ‘Telephone Free Landslide Victory’ 40th anniversary shows; David Lowery preps autobiographical solo LP

Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker bandleader David Lowery has announced a solo album, Fathers, Sons and Brothers, which will be out May 30 via Cooking Vinyl. He describes it as a musical autobiography that celebrates “his youth, family, friends and the highs and lows of his lengthy 40-year career in the music business.” It’s a three-LP / two-CD set that compiles songs from his digital-only albums In The Shadow of the Bull, Leaving Key Member Clause, and Vending Machine, along with new songs and new version of others.

“Over the years, many have encouraged me to write an autobiography,” says David. “However, it never really appealed to me. Partly because it seemed like I would have to learn an entirely new skill set, but mostly because there is a standard arc to all successful ‘rock’ autobiographies: a tough childhood, a deep passion for music, many obstacles to overcome, relentless striving, and finally, against all odds, success. And that’s not my story.”

You can listen to the song about starting Camper Van Beethoven (and their early surprise college radio hit), “I Wrote a Song Called Take the Skinheads Bowling,” below.

Speaking of “Take the Skinheads Bowling,” that song is on Camper Van Beethoven’s debut album, Telephone Free Landslide Victory, which turns 40 this year. CVB are playing two anniversary shows at San Francisco’s The Fillmore on April 26 & 27 where they’ll perform the album in full, along with lots more.

Meanwhile, Lowery’s other band, ’90s alt-rock hitmakers Cracker, is hosting its annual four-day CAMP-IN in Athens, GA starting tonight, and the band have other dates as well. All dates are listed below.

Fathers, Sons and Brothers:
01-Frozen Sea (new recording)
02-Plaza De Toros
03-Super Bloom
04-Disneyland Jail
05-How Does Your Sister Roller Skate? (previously unreleased)
06-Mom I’m Living the Life
07-I Wrote a Song Called Take the Skinheads Bowling (previously unreleased)
08-Mexican Chickens (new recording)
09-Europass
10-We Hate You
11-Everybody Get a F*cking Day Job
12-Battle of Leros (previously unreleased)
13-Leaving Key Member Clause
14-Piney Woods
15-Let it Roll Down that Hill
16-Pretty Girl From Oregon Hill
17-It Don’t Last Long
18-Fat Little Babies
19-Mark Loved Dogs and Babies
20-Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey
21-Vending Machine
22-Fathers, Sons and Brothers [featuring The Bellrays] (new recording)
23-Yonder Distant Shore
24-Darken Your Door [Richmond version]
25-Giving Tree Father
26-Art Basel
27-Every Time I Try to Get Out
28-Beautiful [Georgia Version] (previously unreleased)

CRACKER 2025 TOUR DATES:
Wednesday, March 5 – Saturday, March 8 – Cracker CAMP-IN #11 @ 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA (w/ Ike Reilly, The Hackensaw Boys, Jim Dalton, Abe Partridge & others)
Thursday, March 13 – MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock, GA
Friday, March 14 – MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock, GA
Saturday, June 7 – Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO (with Big Head Todd and Cheap Trick)

CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN TELEPHONE FREE LANDSLIDE VICTORY 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS:
Saturday, April 26 – Camper Van Beethoven – The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, April 27 – Camper Van Beethoven – The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA