Sean McNally (drums and vocals), Dan Call (bass and vocals),
Magno (guitars, keys, and vocals), Michael Wilkes (guitars), Jimmy James “JJS”
Schmitt (guitars and vocals)—is gearing up for the release of “Cadillac,” the
second single from their sophomore album, VELOCITY, which is out
now via Toucan Cove Entertainment/Universal Republic. The song will be
serviced to AAA stations nationwide on June 11.
“Cadillac” is the follow-up to the first single, “Rainy Day
Girl,” which appeared on the BDS Triple A Indicator Most Added chart and was
spinned on such stations as WJCU (Cleveland), WOCM (Ocean City), KSPN (Los
Angeles), WCBE (Columbus), KBAC (Las Vegas), WFIV (Knoxville), KRVM (Denver)
and many others. A video for the song can be seen on the band’s official
YouTube page here: http://bit.ly/HQXShj.
Produced by Stan Lynch (former Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers drummer, who also co-produced Don Henley’s INSIDE JOB)
and Billy Chapin (who has played guitar for Backstreet Boys and producer for
Edwin McCain) and mixed by industry veteran John Kurzweg (Jewel, Creed), the
twelve songs on VELOCITY represent the experiences and
emotions that accompanied the recent period of growth for the band. In
the spirit of acts such as The Band, The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac, THE
VILLAINS utilize different singers and styles for a cohesive, but aurally
interesting mix. Songwriters such as Tom Douglas (Miranda Lambert, Tim
McGraw), and Richard Feldman (Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker), as well as Lynch, were
enlisted. From the blistering “Cadillac” to the optimistic “I’ve Got A
Feeling,” VELOCITY is a relatable slice of life set to music
created by five industry vets.
As Lithiummagazine.com raved: “The
Villains' VELOCITY is a perfect blend of rock flavored country
that can turn anyone into a fan with catchy rhythms, lyrics to sing along to,
and a great soundtrack for summer highway driving to cottage country.”
In touring news, the band will be heading out with Little
Feat later this summer, mixed in with some headlining and festival dates of
their own. Check out THE VILLAINS at any of the following tour stops:
DATE CITY VENUE
Tue
6/26
Nashville,
TN
The Rutledge (will stream live at www.billyblock.com)
* Fri
8/3
Atlanta,
GA
Variety Playhouse
* Sat 8/4
Carrboro,
NC
Cat’s Cradle
Sat
8/25 Atlanta,
GA
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
Sun
8/26 Atlanta,
GA
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
* Sat
9/8 St. Louis,
MO
The
Pageant
* Mon9/10
Little Rock,
AR
Revolution Music Room
* Tue 9/11
Tulsa,
OK
Cain's Ballroom
* Thu 9/13
Denver,
CO
Bluebird Theatre
*
Sat9/15 Flagstaff,
AZ
Orphuem Theatre
Sun
9/30 Pensacola,
FL
Deluna Fest
* Shows with Little Feat.
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