Neil Hennessy promises Lawrence Arms shows, talks new projects

Drummer and engineer Neil Hennessy, of The Lawrence Arms and Smoking Popes has posted an update on some of his (and his bands' projects) this summer:

First off, the new band I'm playing in, Birds in the Air (featuring Pat Ford of Colossal, Eli Caterer, Kirk Pratt and Don Francis) put 8 songs down to tape at Atlas Studio's this past week . The recording is a work in progress as Pat's moving to New York this Thursday, but we should be able to finish it by fall. Expect a few shows throughout the summer.

As for the Lawrence Arms.. we're looking to play some shows by late summer and then into the fall.

The Popes recently confirmed a headlining tour which kicks off later this month after a hometown show on the 7th in Chicago. The band he mentions, Birds in the Air, has launched a myspace page but no music has been posted yet.