Even James Jackson Toth’s most rabid fans probably can’t keep track of the prolific singer/songwriter’s output. The Lexington, Ky.-based Toth has issued numerous solo and group efforts (including cassettes, CD-Rs, limited-edition vinyl, etc.) under his own name as well as such monikers as WAND, Wooden Wand And The Vanishing Voice, H.P. Witchcraft, the Jescos and the Blood Group. His latest release is Wooden Wand‘s Death Seat (Young God), an impressive 12-track album produced by YG label head and Swans frontman Michael Gira and featuring musical contributions from members of bands such as Lambchop, Silver Jews, Mercury Rev, Glossary and Fire On Fire. Toth is heading out on European and North American tours in the new year, but in the meantime, he will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our Q&A with him.
Toth: Gumbo Ya Ya is one of the best things about Lexington, Ky., where I live. Inexpensive and delicious Cajun food served up hot and fresh every day. My favorite is the chicken étouffée over rice, but I’m also a fan of the Yatwich, the white chili and the red beans and rice. They also serve pralines for dessert. Trevor from Hair Police worked there until recently.
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Did the Jesco’s ever release an album?