Miracle on Neon Clown Avenue – Cannonball Statman

This one took over 4 years to make. It comes from a difficult place, and I hope it can be some medicine for you in these difficult times.

Inspired by my struggles with suicidality, dreams of outer space, and the poem “Ace’s Last Night on Earth”.

released August 20, 2022

Katherine Koch took the photo on the album cover.

Gem engineered the recordings, sang on “I’m Gonna Explode”, and played the drums, percussion, and synthesizers, during a cold and windy late winter week at the Rattle, in London.

Jesse wrote the music and lyrics, played the basses and guitars, sang the songs, and designed the album cover.

Ben Turner and Gem mixed and produced the recordings.

Peter Fletcher mastered the album.

Aurel did the screams of joy at the beginning of “Winter in Brooklyn”.

Special thanks to Ben, Gem, Apolo, Melanie, James, Arlene, Blake, Alexandra, Kenny, Dr. Bairavee, and my parents.

Documentary on the Spring 2023 Miracle on Neon Clown Avenue UK/EU Tour

Cannonball with jet lag, upon arriving in London in March 2019 to record Miracle on Neon Clown Avenue (photo by Honor Ash)

Gem (left) and Cannonball (right) in London while recording the album (photo by Gem)

Cannonball recording electric guitar for the album (photo by Gem)

Cannonball tuning a bass guitar while wearing a Bernie For Senate T-shirt (photo by Gem)

Cannonball on a staircase in London (photo by Gem)

Cannonball recording “East River Sunset” (photo by Gem)

Cannonball recording “Prospect Park Song” (photo by Gem)

Cannonball and Gem playing a surprise set at Victoria Dalston in London during the recording of the album (photo by Honor Ash)