James Vincent McMorrow Adds Second L.A. Date To U.S. Tour
(August 8, 2011) – Dubliner James Vincent McMorrow will soon be embarking on his very first North American headline tour that kicks off on September 8 at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and due to popular demand now ends in Los Angeles, California with a two-night stand at the Bootleg Theater on September 24 and 25.
James has been touring non-stop this year in support of his critically acclaimed debut album, Early In The Morning (1/11, Vagrant), which reached #1 in Ireland and has brought him to the US this spring for several appearances at SXSW and invitations to support Civil Wars, Bell X1 and The Rural Alberta Advantage.
James’ latest single, “Sparrow and the Wolf” is gaining radio airplay across the US and fans can check out a recent acoustic performance of the song, filmed recently by Last.fm, here: http://lastfmdiscover.radio.com/2011/08/05/last-fm-discover-james-vincent-mcmorrow/
Last week, James’ Daytrotter session became available for free download: http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/james-vincent-mcmorrow-concert/20054831-3738416.html
Although James’ most recent US dates found him standing alone on stage with just his guitar, this fall headline tour will feature his five-piece backing band. He’s earning rave reviews for his live performances this summer from the international press:
“It was impossible not to be bewitched” – The Times
“Beguiling…the mellifluous poetry of ‘If I Had A Boat’ stands out as a particular highlight” – NME
“McMorrow appears completely at ease…He will be unstoppable” – Guardian
“He can do hushed and melancholic and he can do multi-layered sing-alongs…stunning” – The Fly
“A triumph…The Irishman’s devoted following can only get bigger” – Evening Standard
James’ current international dates can be found on: www.jamesvmcmorrow.com/tour_dates/
JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW upcoming US shows:
09/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
09/09 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
09/10 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
09/11 – Montreal, QC @ Sala
09/13 – Toronto, ON @ Elmo
09/15 – Chicago, IL @ Hideout
09/16 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
09/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center
09/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
09/21 – Seattle, WA @ Triple Door
09/23 – San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
09/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theater
09/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theater
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The press on JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW and Early In The Morning:
“…haunting yet beautiful…” - The Current (Minnesota Public Radio)
“…the album plays like a folktale set to music…” – Spinner (Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011)
“…(his) voice is truly stunning and, when he sings, you can tell he is entirely in the moment.” – KCRW (Morning Becomes Eclectic)
“Somewhere between the spectral soul of James Blake and Fleet Foxes’ mystical modern folk lies the haunting music of this singer-songwriter from Dublin.” – Boston Globe
“… a very promising debut.” – AllMusic
“… a voice that could stop a runaway train.” – Alternative Press
“…the shivering beauty of his voice recalling Antony Hegarty at his most intimate…” – The Guardian (UK)
“Sounds both fresh and as if they’ve been in your head forever…McMorrow’s debut deserves its success.” – Q Magazine
“A captivating debut… An arresting journey from emotional trials to aural pleasure.” – Uncut
“Gorgeous…a similar beauty to James Blake’s current hit” – NME
“This album cannot be praised enough. The arrangements are stunning, with understated vocals that melt into the record. – Irish America
“a solid work by a fantastic storyteller.” – Consequence of Sound
“McMorrow has the undeniable ability to engulf his audience in his music and impress listeners with his flawless vocals” - Emmie Magazine
“Early In The Morning is one of the best sounding albums heard in quite some time” – Innocent Words
“James Vincent McMorrow is playing from the heart and winning people over with his arresting high-pitched vocals and artfully crafted melodies.” – Lost In Concert
“James Vincent McMorrow will garner his fair share of buzz in 2011. And deservedly so. Although it’s early, I predict this album will show up on many best of 2011 lists.” – HearYa
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