THE WATSON TWINS SIGN TO VANGUARD RECORDS
"FIRE SONGS" TO BE RELEASED ON THE HISTORIC LABEL DUE
JUNE 24 2008
"Our influences as singers and songwriters are the historic sounds
of Vanguard Records... a label steeped in Folk, Country, Jazz and
Blues. It just seemed like the perfect fit and we are so honored to
be working with them on our debut full length 'Fire Songs'." -The
Watson Twins
Vanguard Records, a label that in it's 50+ year history has been
home to Doc Watson, Levon Helm, Mindy Smith, John Fahey and
Joan Baez amongst others, has announced the signing of The
Watson Twins. Identical twins Chandra and Leigh Watson, veterans
of the contemporary folk rock scene in Los Angeles will release
"Fire Songs", their label debut full length. The twins are akin to
various scenes such as indie rock, new folk, alt-country/Americana
and cannot be neatly categorized into one. The Kentucky-born duo
count folk, gospel, blues and country as early influences. The
album was produced by Russell Pollard and J. Soda (members
from various incarnations of Sebadoh, Earlimart, Everest, and Folk
Implosion) and is the follow up to the Watson Twins 2006
self-released and critically acclaimed "Southern Manners" EP.
The graceful country soul and haunting vocals that the twins brought
to Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twin's "Rabbit Fur Coat" was
highlighted by a world tour that touched everywhere from Holland to
Japan and saw them gracing the stages of various late night
television shows hosted by those such as Conan O'Brien, David
Letterman, Jay Leno, and Craig Kilbourn. Last year saw the Watson
Twins sell out the venerable Getty Center in Los Angeles
and perform at SXSW, Bumbershoot, Camper Campout and Pop
Montreal festivals. Their song "Time of My Life" was featured on the
ABC program Grey's Anatomy while they also created the original
music for director Foria Sigismondi's film "Postmortem Bliss".
"Southern Manners" showcased the Watson Twins pristine vocal
harmonies against stunning reverb dirges and melodic country
on a much-coveted Morning Becomes Eclectic session on KCRW
as well as receiving critical acclaim from Billboard, NME, Pitchfork,
Entertainment Weekly among others.
SXSW APPEARANCES:
Friday, March 14 9pm-Buffalo Billiards 201 East 6th Street (across
from the
Driskill hotel)
Saturday, March 15 4:30 pm- open party at Home Slice Pizza 1415
South
Congress Open/free
TRACK LISTING FOR FIRE SONGS LP:
1. How Am I To Be
2. Lady Love Me
3. Fall
4. Just Like Heaven
5. Map To Where You Are
6. Dig A Little Deeper
7. Sky Open Up
8. Bar Woman Blues
9. Only You
10. Old Ways
11. Waves
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Singer/lyricist Matt Nathanson has been chosen to
take part in Yahoo!'s "Who's Next" viewer's choice program.
"Who's Next," allows fans to vote on their favorite new artist, who
will then tape an exclusive performance for Yahoo! The winner will
also be featured for one month on the "Who's Next" winners page
plus an exclusive interview, photos, gallery and other text-based
content. The winner will be promoted heavily through Yahoo! Music
during the term and will be highly visible on the homepage. In
conjunction with this contest, Yahoo! is premiering the new video for
"Come On Get Higher." Votes for Matt can be submitted at
http://launch.yahoo.com/promotions/whosnext/.
This premium program has helped launch the careers of Plain
White T's, KT Tunstall, Sean Kingston, and countless others who
have since rocketed to stardom. Recent artists include the Swell
Season, Ryan Bingham, MGMT, and the list of notable "Who's Next"
alumni include such artists as Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Panic! At
the Disco, Colbie Caillat and Matt Costa.
Continuing the success of his album Some Mad Hope, Matt recently
made appearances on both Late Night with Conan O'Brien and
Jimmy Kimmel Live. In the past week, Matt has been heard on the
nationally syndicated radio shows The Mark and Brian Show and
Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.
Matt's new single "Come On Get Higher" is currently being featured
in the Amazon/Pepsi Stuff national radio campaign with airplay at
Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Hot AC, and Rhythmic CHR. Matt's
recent performance for Borders Live at 01 event is being aired at
more than 200 Borders location nationwide.
An accomplished performer, Matt has amassed a large and loyal
fan base through his engaging live shows and passionate,
soul-stirring renditions. He recently completed a headlining tour
with Ingrid Michaelson performing to sold-out audiences across
the country, and he is currently supporting Lifehouse on a
nation-wide, two month long string of dates.
Matt Nathanson Tourdates with Lifehouse
3/20/2008 Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
3/21/2008 Pontiac, MI - Clutch Cargo's
3/22/2008 Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Club
3/24/2008 Toronto, ONT - Danforth Music Hall
3/25/2008 Montreal, QBC - Club Soda
3/27/2008 Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
3/28/2008 Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
3/29/2008 Scranton, PA - Long Center
3/30/2008 Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
4/1/2008 New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
4/3/2008 Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
4/4/2008 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
4/7/2008 Richmond, VA - The National
4/8/2008 Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend
4/10/2008 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
4/11/2008 Knoxville, TN - Valarium
4/12/2008 Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
4/14/2008 Jacksonville, FL - Freebird
4/15/2008 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
4/16/2008 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
For more information on Matt Nathanson contact:
Lucy Sabini | Vanguard Records | 310-829-9355 x137 |
lsabini@vanguardrecords.com
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