New Music: The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Duran Duran, The Bootheels, Bruce Sudano

Now is the perfect time to celebrate titles featuring a parade of talents including The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Duran Duran, The Bootheels and Bruce Sudano.

 

Artist: The Rolling Stones

Title: Tattoo You: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Polydor/Interscope/UMe)

You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, classic rock

Tell me more: The Rolling Stones' beloved 1981 album Tattoo You has been reissued via a slew of 40th Anniversary editions. The 2CD edition of the album includes the newly-remastered 11-track album on disc one, and a brand new collection of nine previously-unreleased songs offered on disc two; these so-called "Lost & Found" tracks are newly completed with additional vocals and guitar work by the band. There are some really great tracks here; my favorites include the full-hearted rocker "Living in the Heart of Love," a rousing take on the Chi-lites' "Troubles a' Comin'," fiery original rocker "Come to the Ball" and freewheeling cover of bluesman Jimmy Reed's "Shame Shame Shame." The remastered original album — which features favorites such as "Start Me Up," "Hang Fire," "Neighbours" and "Waiting On A Friend" — sounds glorious. In addition to the two-disc version reviewed in this column (which also has an excellent 20-page booklet including an essay from Kevin Howlett and Jeff Slade), there are several expanded configurations of the album that include "Still Life: Wembley Stadium 1982," The Rolling Stones' London Show of the "Tattoo You" tour. That 26-track set includes hits such as "Under My Thumb," "Let's Spend The Night Together," "Honky Tonk Women" and Brown Sugar." Information: RollingStones.com.

Artist: Neil Young

Title: Carnegie Hall 1970 (Reprise)

You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young

Tell me more: Amidst all the recent high profile deluxe reissues of classic rock-minded titles issued by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Doors this year, don't let Neil Young's two-disc Carnegie Hall 1970 escape your attention. On Dec. 4, 1970 Young performed two solo acoustic shows at Carnegie Hall in New York. The 23 tracks featured on Young's essential Carnegie Hall 1970 have been mixed from the original 1/4 inch tapes by Young and Niko Bolas. The historical recording is magnificent;  the power of Young's  performance, stellar set list and energy of the event is palpable. The audience is fully attentive cheering when Young starts and stops but wonderfully quiet during his delivery of a parade of masterworks ranging from "Down By The River," "Cinnamon Girl" and "I Am A Child" early on disc one to "Only Love Can Break Your Heart," "Old Man," "Ohio" and "Birds" on disc two. Young performs many of his most beloved early classics to the lone accompaniment of his acoustic guitar, harmonica and piano. Carnegie Hall 1970 is the first release of the "Neil Young Archives" series; keep 'em coming! Information: NeilYoungArchives.com. 

Artist: Duran Duran

Title: Future Past (BMG)

You might like if you enjoy: Duran Duran, Graham Coxon, Tove Lo

Tell me more: Duran Duran is back with the aptly-titled Future Past. Available as a standard 12-track set or via a deluxe edition with three additional tracks (the latter is reviewed here), the album finds the groundbreaking British band in top form. Singer Simon Le Bon, bassist John Taylor, keyboardist Nick Rhodes and drummer Roger Taylor have enlisted the esteemed likes of guitarist Graham Coxon (Blur), pianist Mike Garson (David Bowie) and vocalist Lykke Li to bolster their own talents on this ambitious return — the quartet's first new studio effort since 2015's Paper Gods. Additionally, acclaimed producers Erol Alkan, Giorgio Moroder, Joshua Blair and Mark Ronson bring their collective talents to the material. Duran Duran blends its synth-pop, rock and dance signature sound in the service of songs that are melodic and expertly presented. The soaring opener "Invisible," funk-tinged anthem "All Of You" and cascading "Anniversary" are early highlights. The cinematic "Velvet Newton," dance floor sortie "Tonight United," opulent "Wing" and sophisticated "Laughing Boy" all elevate Future Past. To be certain this is an album where the addition of guests enriches the reach of the album. The bewitching mid tempo "Give It All Up" has Le Bon's distinctive vocals blending perfectly with Swedish songstress Tove Lo; rapper Ivorian Doll brings an artful edge to "Hammerhead." The Japanese DIY-pop band CHAI add a delightful vocal energy to the buoyant "More Joy!"; Mike Garson's masterful piano work escalates "Falling," an tempestuous track that builds in power across most of its run until a jazzy finale that defies any obvious genre with gusto. The deluxe edition comes housed in a hardback book format with artful images (including band portraits by Rhodes) and full lyrics for the songs. Information: DuranDuran.com. 

Artist: The Bootheels

Title: 1988: The Original Demos (Omnivore Recordings)

You might like if you enjoy: Hüsker Dü, Radio California, Dinosaur Jr.

Tell me more: Before Luther Russell formed Those Pretty Wrongs with Big Star's Jody Stephens and Jakob Dylan and Tobi Miller rose to fame with The Wallflowers, those musicians and drummer Aaron A. Brooks were members of the short-lived late '80s outfit The Bootheels. The quartet's 1988: The Original Demos reveals The Bootheels were something special despite their abbreviated tenure. Carving out a sound blending alternative rock, post-punk and noise rock, the group's strengths are obvious. Inspired performances abound, all heightened with the smart songwriting and particularly sharp interplay between the guitar work of Dylan and Miller. The mix of hard-edged material (the racing "See It In Your Eyes," "Wasted Dime," "Queen of Hearts"), edgy melodic rock ("Empty Wallet, Empty Bottle, Empty Heart," "Halfway There") and more rueful sonic territory ("The Deal," "Interstate 68 Blues," "B-Line for You") makes for a fun listen. Produced for release by Russell and Grammy winner Cheryl Pawelski, it's wonderful to see these 33-year-old recordings arrive for rock fans to celebrate. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com. 

Artist: Bruce Sudano

Title: Ode To A Nightingale (UMe)

You might like if you enjoy: Bruce Sudano, Andrew Gold, Boz Scaggs, classic rock

Tell me more: Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano is back with another winning album, the eight-track "Ode To A Nightingale." There is a life-affirming spirit displayed by Sudano in the performance of his songs; the arrangements on the new release showcase his emotive lead vocals and smart song craft. The shimmering melody-rich "A Cosmic Ride" has a joyful and positive vibe. The darting folk rocker "Ode To A Nightingale" features lead and harmony vocals, dancing musical textures and an infectious rhythm that play in perfect symmetry. "Not Your Hero" is a confessional and affecting acoustic ballad. The highlights on the album are "In Shadowland" and even more sparse "All Hands," songs that are reflective and stirring — both capture the uncertainty of these times with power and sway. Information: BruceSudano.com. 

Robert Kinsler

The Bootheels' '1988: The Original Demos' features Jakob Dylan and Tobi Miller (Wallflowers), Luther Russell (Those Pretty Wrongs) and Aaron A. Brooks (Moby, Lana Del Rey), due out Sept. 24

Omnivore Recordings continues to release exciting collections including expanded and remastered reissues as well as sets like the forthcoming '1988: The Original Demos' from The Bootheels...Robert Kinsler

Packaging on upcoming Sept. 24, 2021 release includes photos and liner notes from Scott Schinder, including interviews with the band members

The Bootheels L-R: Tobi Miller, Aaron A. Brooks,  Luther Russell, Jakob Dylan LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Bootheels sprang to life for a few glorious months during the first half of 1988. Their brief existence was noted by a fortunate handful of friends and fans who happened to be in the right place and time to experience the youthful L.A. foursome’s meteoric creative surge and their equally swift dissolution. In between, the band developed a raw, distinctive rock ’n’ roll sensibility and a repertoire of catchy, funny, introspective songs that never had a chance to become records.    The Bootheels were composed of frontman/songwriter/bassist Luther Russell, who would later lead the Freewheelers before emerging as a prolific solo artist and half of Those Pretty Wrongs (with Big Star’s Jody Stephens); guitarist Jakob Dylan, who would soon achieve stardom as leader of the Wallflowers; future Wallflowers guitarist Tobi Miller, whose instrumental interplay with Dylan provided one of the Bootheels’ most notable sonic features; and drummer Aaron A. Brooks (who would go on to work with Moby, Lana Del Rey, and others).    These tracks (13 on LP plus three bonus tracks on CD/Digital) provide a glimpse into the origins of teenage musicians who would rise to greater heights than they could ever have imagined. The packaging contains photos and an aural history of the band — with interviews with all four members conducted and assembled by noted writer Scott Schinder. The resultant compilation, 1988: The Original Demos, is due out on CD, LP and Digital via Omnivore Recordings on September 24, 2021.   Russell said of the band’s short tenure, “We only played two shows outside of the garage, bottom-of-the-bill Tuesday night gigs at the Troubadour and at Madame Wong’s West. But otherwise, it was really hard for us to get gigs. That may have been because of our ages, since three of us were under 18. But it was also sketchy just being an unknown band playing this kind of music.”    Jakob Dylan: “The band ended when I moved to New York to attend art college. The Bootheels was really Luther’s band, and I knew I’d eventually need one of my own. But it was truly an incredible beginning to learning all the things a band might include. We had a great one for a really short time.”   Tobi Miller: “I can only imagine how the Bootheels would have evolved had we stayed together. When we formed the band, Luther was already a fully developed singer-songwriter. Although Jakob wasn’t singing in the Bootheels at that time, he was writing songs and already showing signs that he could be a brilliant songwriter as well. So it’s really daunting to think how strong the Bootheels would have been had we given it enough time for all the songwriting talent in the band to develop together.”    Aaron A. Brooks: “Had we stayed together, I think we would have accomplished extremely great things musically. All the pieces were in place. I’ve absolutely no regrets, as we’ve all had amazing careers, but I know it would have been a wonderful trip, had the stars aligned. We didn’t really break up. We just quietly dissipated, like the debris and dust settling after a massive explosion.”    Produced for release by Russell and Grammy®-winner Cheryl Pawelski, it’s not a story of what might have been, but of a powerful one that was. However briefly the Bootheels’ light shined, 1988: The Original Demos shows that it indeed shone bright!    Track list  1. See It in Your Eyes 2. Thing Called Love 3. Empty Wallet, Empty Bottle, Empty Heart  4. The Deal 5. Wasted Dime 6. Interstate 68 Blues 7. Got Me on My Knees 8. Glad It All Worked Out 9. Halfway There 10. B-Line for You 11. Seven Seas 12. Queen of Hearts 13. Too Many People 14. Images of You [Bonus Track] 15. All I Want Is You [Bonus Track] 16. Think Of The Time [Bonus Track] Learn more at: Omnivore Recordings

Sights and Sounds: The Wallflowers, Southern Avenue, Emily Wolfe, 'New Music Friday' episode

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is a roundup of music news that has been announced over the weekend...Robert Kinsler

THE WALLFLOWERS RETURN WITH EXIT WOUNDS JULY 9th VIA NEW WEST RECORDS

 

CONSEQUENCE SHARES “I’LL LET YOU DOWN (BUT WILL NOT GIVE YOU UP)” 

 

Jakob Dylan Photo by Yasmin Than

 

The Wallflowers will release their first new album in nearly a decade, Exit Wounds, on July 9 via New West Records. The much-anticipated record finds the band’s signature sound — lean, potent and eminently entrancing — intact. Uncut Magazine says “...Exit Wounds rocks with smouldering intensity,” while MOJOsays in their 4 Star Review, “It’s his best original work by some yards.” KCRW has stated “Exit Wounds is a beacon for us all, a tribute to the rough year we’ve made it through.”  

 

Today, Consequence has shared the new song “I’ll Let You Down (But Will Not Give You Up)” alongside an “Origins” feature with Jakob Dylan. 

 

The Wallflowers will appear on CBS This Morning: Saturday on Saturday, July 10. They have also been announced as a part of Good Morning America’s 2021 Summer Concert Series on Tuesday, July 13 and will appear on Good Morning America Weekend on Saturday, July 17 as well. The band previously appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Late Show with James Corden, performing Exit Wound’s first single “Roots and Wings,” which has cracked the Top 10 at AAA Radio this week. 

 

The Wallflowers are also set to appear at the BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, CA alongside Jane’s Addiction, Cage The Elephant, Portugal. The Man and more on Saturday, September 11th. Additional live appearances will be announced soon.

 

Most recently, Jakob Dylan Executive Produced and Starred in the acclaimed 2018 documentary film Echo in the Canyon. The film found him collaborating with a host of artists classic and contemporary, from Neil Young and Brian Wilson to Beck and Fiona Apple. Echo In the Canyon was also the last on-screen appearance by Tom Petty and was the ninth biggest theatrical documentary released that year. The Wallflowers’ overwhelmingly successful single “One Headlight” was prominently featured in the Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island last year and continues to be a massive hit, topping Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time Adult Alternative Songs” chart. 

 

The Wallflowers’ Exit Wounds will be available across digital platforms, compact disc, and standard black vinyl. A limited Opaque Purple Vinyl edition will be available at Independent Retailers worldwide while a limited to 500 Purple Splatter vinyl edition will be available via New West Records. A limited to 500 Purple and Pink Splatter vinyl edition will be available via Nordic Retailers while a limited to 500 Purple and Silver Marbled vinyl edition will be available via the Magnolia Record Club. A Super Deluxe Vinyl edition limited to 750 copies will be autographed by Jakob Dylan. It will also feature a linen-wrapped jacket, purple foil-stamped & numbered and housed & protected in a clear outer sleeve. The Wallflowers’ Exit Wounds is available for pre-order NOW via NEW WEST RECORDS. 

 

 

The Wallflowers Exit Wounds Track Listing:

 

1. Maybe Your Heart’s Not In It No More
2. Roots And Wings
3. I Hear The Ocean (When I Wanna Hear Trains)
4. The Dive Bar In My Heart
5. Darlin’ Hold On
6. Move The River
7. I’ll Let You Down (But Will Not Give You Up)
8. Wrong End Of The Spear
9. Who’s That Man Walking ‘Round My Garden
10. The Daylight Between Us

 

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SOUTHERN AVENUE SHARES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO “PUSH NOW”  NEW ALBUM, BE THE LOVE YOU WANT, OUT AUGUST 27 VIA RENEW RECORDS/BMG ALBUM PRODUCED BY MULTI-GRAMMY® WINNER STEVE BERLIN  (LOS LOBOS, DEER TICK, SUSAN TEDESCHI, JACKIE GREENE) NEW TOUR DATES WITH 2X GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER JASON MRAZ ANNOUNCED

(Memphis, TN) - The Memphis-based soul powerhouse Southern Avenue recently announced the release of their third full-length album BE THE LOVE YOU WANT along with the album’s feature track “Push Now.” Today, Southern Avenue share the official music video for the song; a light-hearted happy-go-lucky visual that showcases the band’s personality and incorporates family members from the entire Southern Avenue team.    "We wanted the video to be fun, colorful, and alive. What better way to do that than to make it a raging party filled with super-cute kids,” says Southern Avenue frontwoman, the song’s co-writer and mom of two of the video’s young stars, Tierinii Jackson. “The energy of the track was definitely matched by our adorable friends. It's LIT!" WATCH “PUSH NOW” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO BE THE LOVE YOU WANT was produced by multi-GRAMMY® winner, Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Deer Tick, Susan Tedeschi, Jackie Greene), and co-produced by Ori Naftaly, and arrives on August 27, 2021 via Renew Records/BMG. Ahead of the release, the band will set out on an extensive tour, which includes two weeks supporting 2X GRAMMY® Award-winning pop superstar Jason Mraz whom the band collaborated with on the song “Move Into The Light.”  LISTEN TO “PUSH NOW” PRE-ORDER BE THE LOVE YOU WANT

Photo Credit: Michael Weintrob

SOUTHERN AVENUE ON TOUR 6/27 @ Levitt Pavillion | Arlington, TX 7/2 @ Rural Hill Nature Preserve | Huntersville, NC w/ JJ Grey & Mofro 7/3 @ Iroquois Amphitheater | Louisville, KY w/ JJ Grey & Mofro 7/21 @ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park | Rochester, MN 7/22 @ Music at the Meridian | Yankton, SD 7/23 @ Levitt at the Falls | Sioux Falls, SD 7/24 @ Holland Center | Omaha, NE 7/30 @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | Austin, TX* 7/31 @ The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall | Houston, TX* 8/1 @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Dallas, TX* 8/3 @ Starlight Theatre | Kansas City, MO* 8/4 @ Saint Louis Music Park | St. Louis, MO* 8/6 @ Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center | Cincinnati, OH* 8/7 @ TCU Amphitheatre at White River State Park | Indianapolis, IN* 8/8 @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre | Detroit, MI* 8/10 @ Rose Music Center | Huber Heights, OH* 8/11 @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island |Chicago, IL* 8/13 @ Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica | Cleveland, OH* 8/14 @ Stone Pony Summerstage | Asbury Park, NJ* 8/15 @ The Anthem | Washington, DC* 8/19 @ Brooklyn Bowl | Nashville, TN w/ Maggie Rose 8/20 & 21 @ Summer Camp Music Festival | Chillicothe, IL  8/27 @ Performance Pavilion at Sweetwater | Fort Wayne, IN w/ Samantha Fish 8/28 @ Levitt Pavilion | Dayton, OH 8/29 @ Railbird Music Festival | Lexington, KY 9/10 & 11 @ Big Blues Bender | Las Vegas, NV 9/18 @ Shipyard Festival | Cape Girardeau, MO 9/26 @ Roots N Blues Festival | Columbia, MO 10/1 @ Mempho Festival | Memphis, TN 10/8 @ Clay Center for the Arts | Charleston, WV 1/22 - 26 @ Panic en la Playa | Riviera Maya, Mexico 1/29 - 2/5 @ Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise | Eastern Caribbean *w/Jason Mraz All tour dates and up to date news available at southernavenuemusic.com About Southern Avenue: Memphis-based, GRAMMY®-nominated Southern Avenue inked their first record deal with Stax Records in 2016. The first Memphis band signed to Stax in over 40 years, their self-titled debut was an immediate phenomenon, reaching #1 on iTunes’ “Top Blues Albums” chart before being honored with the 2018 Blues Music Award for “Best Emerging Artist Album.” 2019’s KEEP ON proved an even greater success, debuting among the top 5 on Billboard’s “Top Blues Albums” chart amidst worldwide critical acclaim, ultimately earning Southern Avenue their first GRAMMY® Award nomination, for “Best Contemporary Blues Album”.   In addition to the early success that the band has had with their recordings, they have also found a home on the road. The band has performed in 15 countries on three continents and averages over 150 shows in a typical year, making the group one of the most sought-after live performance experiences. Their high-energy shows have captivated audiences around the globe, making this eclectic group a must-see at venues and festivals alike.  SOUTHERN AVENUE BE THE LOVE YOU WANT (Renew Records/BMG) Release Date: August 27, 2021

Track List: Be The Love You Want Control Don’t Hesitate (Call Me) Push Now Fences Let’s Get It Together Heathen Hearts Move Into The Light Love You Nice And Slow  Pressure Too Good To Be True Move On southernavenuemusic.com

CROWS FEET RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST  EMILY WOLFE RELEASES NEW GENRE-BENDING ROCK ALBUM AUSTIN-BASED GUITARIST/SINGER  RELEASES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED COLLECTION, PREMIERING ON IDOBI  EMILY WOLFE TO TOUR THE US SUMMER/FALL 2021

Photo Credit: Beth Garrabrant

LISTEN TO OUTLIER HERE June 25, 2021 (Austin, TX) - Crows Feet Records singer/songwriter/guitarist Emily Wolfe today releases her highly anticipated new album, Outlier.  The album premiered exclusively on IDOBI as they praised the LP, “...the result is a record that makes your heart race as it runs through different influences and vibes...for every high and low and in between you’ve been feeling lately, Outlier will be right there with you. Tracks like “Vermillion Park” and “My Lungs Give Out” are the kind of songs you play when you think of the ones who make you smile most….it’s when she slows things down with songs like “Heavenly Hell” that you’ll get swept up in the bittersweet emotions as Emily gently rocks her way into your heart. The album is sticky & sweet; the bass rings in your ears and the songs make their way into your brain ’til you’re craving more. If “LA NY” and “Never Gonna Learn” don’t get you yelling “hot damn, this slaps” are you sure your volume is turned up high enough?  As early buzz and critical acclaim began to build with the release of two singles from the collection. American Songwriter said, “...genre-fluidity is still apparent in her artistry. The concept of “No Man” began as a Blues song, but as anger reared its head, “No Man” evolved into a transcendent rock track, leaning into electronic influences to better tell her story.” Atwood Magazine wrote: “Outlier is a dynamic and energetic frenzy finely balancing chaos with artistic control.” Parade Magazine lauded Emily, “Not only a showcase for her formidable guitar chops, Outlier perfectly spotlights Wolfe’s commanding vocal presence and newly expanded range. On the album’s radiant lead single “Something Better,” for instance, her voice drifts from tender to tough and back again with incredible grace, exponentially amplifying the song’s mood of dreamy longing.” A 10-track album, Outlier was recorded in Los Angeles, produced by Michael Shuman, of Queens of the Stone Age and Mini Mansions, in his home studio. Emily and Michael, along with her longtime bandmates, Evan Nicholson (bass) and Clellan Hyatt (drums),took inspiration from a myriad of genres as they laid down the tracks. “Before this album, my approach was to know exactly what I was going to do when I went into the studio,” says Emily, “But this time I wanted to leave room for a lot of creativity and weirdness. In a way it felt like jumping into the unknown with a blindfold on, but I just trusted that the risk would pay off.”  “Something Better”, the album’s radiant lead single, hears Emily’s voice drifting from tender to tough with incredible grace, amplifying the song’s mood of dreamy longing. “I wrote this song at a point in my life where I felt stuck,” she says. “But now with the pandemic, it feels more like a universal song about wanting change and not knowing when things are going to be okay.”  In the second single and the opening track to Outlier, “No Man,” Wolfe presents a powerful introduction to Outlier’s aesthetic, bringing jagged synth and blistering guitar work to the track’s message of fearless self-sufficiency (sample lyric: “Don’t need no man to tell me how to work my machine”). “That song was written after a few situations where I had people telling me I needed a man to help me out with certain aspects of my music,” says Wolfe. “It came from a place of frustration and rage, but really it’s about how I don’t need anyone but myself to do what I want to do.”  With its delicate collision of so many eclectic sonic elements, Outlier marks a significant departure for Wolfe while retaining the unbridled intensity she’s shown in sharing stages with such acts as The Struts and The Pretenders among many others. Outlier perfectly spotlights Wolfe’s commanding vocal presence and newly expanded range in her playing and songwriting.   One of the most groove-heavy and glorious moments on Outlier, “LA/NY” unfolds as an emphatic refusal to conform, matching its soulful urgency with an undeniable sweetness (“I can’t be L.A./I can’t be New York/But I can be yours”). And on “Vermillion Park,” Wolfe shares a harmony-laced piece of storytelling threaded with vividly detailed teenage memories (loitering a local park after dark, listening to Joan Jett in the back of a car). “That one starts out as a song about a relationship I had in high school, but by the end it’s about who I am now and my relationship with my wife—who’s really the inspiration behind most of my songs,” says Wolfe. The IDOBI premiere was accompanied by a first-person essay by Emily in honor of Pride month. She wrote in part, “Releasing a record during Pride month is something very special to me. Pride month is about bravery and celebrating who you truly are. It’s about not hiding from anyone even if it means feeling like an Outlier. As part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want to recognize how far we’ve come. Seven years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to get married to the love of my life, but I’m now happily married to her. Though there is so much work left to do, Pride month gives us a time to celebrate each other and help one another continue to normalize differences in sexual orientations and expression.” In celebration of Pride Month, Emily will also participate in the Epiphone: For Every Stage Pride Celebration live streamed on June 30 at 6 PM CT. Artists will celebrate inclusivity, and perform for Epiphone’s combined 1.5 million followers. In tandem with the release of Outlier, Emily also announced her US Summer/Fall tour including dates with the legendary Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The tour will take her through the Southeast, Northeast and back to the Midwest, with more dates to be announced. (see dates below)  The Outlier Tour: June 25, 2021 Paper Tiger San Antonio, TX June 26, 2021 Lightstream Backyard Concert Series Cedar Park, TX July 24, 2021 Vol. Summer: Festival of The Arts Pasadena, TX October 15, 2021 Stickyz Little Rock, AR October 16, 2021 Hernando’s Hideaway Memphis, TN October 17, 2021 3rd And Lindsley Nashville, TN October 18, 2021 The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC October 20, 2021 The Pour House Music Hall Raleigh, NC October 22, 2021 Arts Avenue Chattanooga, TN October 24, 2021 The Southern Cafe & Music Hall Charlottesville, VA October 26, 2021 Mercury Lounge New York, NY October 27, 2021 The Recher Towson, MD October 28, 2021 Dc9 Nightclub Washington, DC October 29, 2021 Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel Atlantic City, NJ (w/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) October 30, 2021 Count Basie Theater Red Bank, NJ (w/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) October 31, 2021 Kung Fu Necktie Philadelphia, PA November 2, 2021 Space Ballroom Hamden, CT November 3, 2021 Middle East Nightclub Cambridge, MA November 5, 2021 The Linda Albany, NY November 7, 2021 Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh, PA Emily Wolfe Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Spotify / Youtube / Apple

Photo Credit: Beth Garrabrant

Finally, TJR and yours truly have posted a new episode of New Music Friday where we discuss some of our favorite new releases we have picked up in recent weeks. including titles featuring Billy F Gibbons, Weezer, Van Halen and more! You can view the episode HERE.