ALBUM OUT ON ROUNDER RECORDS
“An unfettered, Gretsch-echoey exuberance reverberates
through the album’s R&B and rockabilly originals...”—San Francisco
Examiner
“…he and his band managed to bring an entire era with
them, with ease, professionalism, and just enough swagger.”—Williamette Week
“…McPherson is tackling the invigorating rock ‘n roll
power and bluesy vocals of early R&B and 1950s rock, exploring retro
record-making processes, while nonchalantly dressing the part.”—San Francisco
Bay Guardian
“…McPherson splices his classic and contemporary influences
to re-create the rebellious, juke-joint spirit that doesn’t just ape American
roots rock, but adds a little to the conversation.”
—OC Weekly
—OC Weekly
“Oklahoma native plays timeless, forward-thinking rock &
roll.”—Rolling Stone
HHHH—MOJO
Coming off a string of sold-out west coast shows and his
national television debut on “Conan,” “Oklahoma-based retro revivalist JD
McPherson” (Buzz Bands LA) continues to garner accolades
forSigns and Signifiers (Rounder Records), which hit #1 on
the Americana Radio chart this week.
With over 625,000 views for his self-directed video
(http://bit.ly/a6OsqT) of the single, “North Side Gal,” which the Riverfront
Times hails as “…a hit waiting for a chart, a single looking for a
jukebox, an irresistible dance number…” McPherson has been featured on NPR’s
“All Things Considered” (http://n.pr/Lf9QTU), KCRW’s “Today’s Top Tune,” and #1
on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart.
Hailing from Broken Arrow, OK, the former art teacher
traveled to Chicago to record Signs and Signifiers at Hi-Style
studio, which is housed in the attic of producer/bassist/studio owner Jimmy
Sutton’s home and is 100% analog. “I have recorded this style of music in the
digital realm, and it just doesn’t quite “sing” as much. Slamming that ¼” tape
really hard produced the most beautiful distortion I’ve ever heard,” says
McPherson.
Featuring JD McPherson (lead and backing vocals, guitar),
Jimmy Sutton (bass), and Alex Hall (drums, piano, organ), the album was
recorded through a collection of vintage microphones into an old 1960’s Berlant
1/4 inch tape machine. The 12-track album kicks off with the fervent pulse of
the first single, “North Side Gal,” and segues into one of the albums two
covers, McPherson’s take on “Country Boy,” an old R&B number originally
written and recorded by Tiny Kennedy.
JD MCPHERSON TOUR DATES
June
13 Cain’s
Ballroom
Tulsa, OK
June
22 Dia De La
Musica
Festival
Madrid, ES
June
23
Bergenfest
Bergen, NO
June
26 The Fine
Line
Minneapolis, MN
June
27
Summerfest
Milwaukee, WI
July
5 Mt. Vernon
Park
Baltimore, MD
July
6
Maxwells
Hoboken, NJ
July
7 Lincoln
Center | Midsummer’s Night
Swing New
York, NY
July
8 An Evening
With The Record
Collector
Bordentown, NJ
July
9 IOTA Club
& Café
Arlington, VA
July
11
Dingwalls
London, UK
July
12
Whelan’s
Dublin, IE
July
13 Arts Block
Café | River Festival Kickoff
Party Greenfield,
MA
July
14 The Green
River
Festival
Greenfield, MA
July
15 Big Rib
BBQ and Blues
Festival
Rochester, NY
July
20
Visulite
Charlotte, NC
July
21 Night
Cat Easton,
MD
July
22
Exponential
Festival
Philadelphia, PA
July
25 WFPK
Waterfront Wednesday Concert
Series
Louisville, KY
July
26 Blind
Pig Ann
Arbor, MI
July
27 WYEP Final
Fridays at Schenley
Plaza
Pittsburgh, PA
July
28 Woodlands
Tavern
Columbus, OH
July
29 3rd &
Lindsley
Nashville, TN
August
24 Old
Capitol Blues and
BBQs
Springfield, IL
August
25 The
Marquette Neighborhood
Association
Madison, WI
August
26 Bash on
Wabash
Chicago, IL
August
27-28
Minnesota State
Fair St.
Paul, MN
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