Carrie Newcomer plans tour
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 – Carrie Newcomer will kick off an extensive U.S. tour in late January support of her upcoming release, "The Geography of Light," out Feb. 12 on Rounder. The tour will take the singer/songwriter throughout the U.S. and include stops in New York, Philadelphia, Berkeley, Chicago, Houston and Indianapolis. Newcomer will donate 10% of the profits from the tour sales of her new album to the American Friends Service Committee
"The Geography of Light" is Newcomer's 11th release on Rounder. The disc combines piano, violin, mandolin, cello, bass, percussion and harmony vocal textures with Newcomer's guitar work and vocals.
Tour dates are:
January
31 Indianapolis, IN St. Luke's United Methodist Church
February
1 Newark, OH Midland Theatre
2 Centerville, OH Cross Creek Community Church
8 Goshen, IN Goshen College - Sauder Hall
9 Bloomington, IN Buskirk-Chumley Theater
15 Minneapolis Cedar Cultural Center
16 Madison, WI The Brink Lounge
21 Cambridge, MA Club Passim
22 New York Joe's Pub
23 Vienna, VA Jammin' Java
24 Philadelphia Tin Angel
28 Decatur, GA Eddie's Attic
29 Carrboro, NC The Arts Center
March
5 Ann Arbor, MI The Ark
8 St. Louis Lucas Schoolhouse
9 Chicago Old Town School Folk Music
11-13 Hastings, NE Hastings College
15 Louisville, KY Clifton Center
22 Indianapolis Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art
26-27 Golden, CO Acoustic Alley at Miner's Alley Playhouse
28 Fort Collins, CO Avodagdro's Number
29 Santa Monica, CA McCabe's
30 Berkeley, CA Freight & Salvage
April
4 Hillsboro, OR Walters Cultural Arts Center
10 Pittsburgh Club Cafe
12 Columbus, IN Americana Music Series
15 Houston McGonigel's Duck
18 Dallas Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse
21 Grand Rapids, MI One Trick Pony
CD reviews for Carrie Newcomer
Before and After
Much like those of Kate Campbell and Meg Hutchison, Carrie Newcomer's coffeehouse folk, late-'70s songwriter-influenced sounds refuse to serve as background music. This is folk roots impressionism mixing spirituality, questioning and vision without obviousness or a hint of sanctimoniousness; through her words, the singer encourages reflection and personal efficacy.
Herself a fine guitarist, Newcomer elaborates on the structure of her compositions through the judicious orchestration of »»» |
The Geography of Light
If you think songs with a truly meaningful social message are rare, singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer proves otherwise. Armed with elegant lyrics and compelling tunes, this songstress from Indiana explores the effect of light and dark in our lives in a spiritual album that's clearly a legacy to the folk tradition. ("Especially A Map of Shadows")
Her themes are worthy of sermons: simple things, miracles, goodness, transformation, above all the power of love. »»» |
Editorial: Walking the talk –
When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
Concert Review: Cherryholmes comes together –
For a bluegrass band like Cherryholmes, the setting - the courtyard of one of the grandest museums in the entire U.S. was atypical. So without a "typical" audience there to lend support, one could argue that the sextet was up against it. No matter, though, because the family band showed why it is one of the best out there.... »»»
Concert Review: Ray LaMontagne demands attention –
Ray LaMontagne should have had a lot to celebrate, but you certainly could not tell from his demeanor on this tour with British singer David Gray.
Interestingly enough, the first of two shows before full houses also marked the same day that both artists released new discs. LaMontagne is going in a different direction with "God Willin' & The... »»»
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