Thursday, August 17, 2006

ALICE SMITH ‘FOR LOVERS, DREAMERS, AND ME’

Alice Smith is an uncategorizable and rare artist whose commanding 4-octave voice lets her skip across genres effortlessly and transport you along with it. Based in NYC, but raised in Washington DC and Georgia, her references span the USA from country and classic rock to jazz and gospel. She is bringing back the American tradition of soul music with the raw emotions in her voice and relatable lyrics void of any pretense. For Lovers, Dreamers, and Me is a collection of songs that add an innovative twist to an undeniable groove. From the opening beat accompanied by piano and horn stabs, Smith reminds you that rock and soul came from the same place. The songs all have the anthemic quality of classic songwriting with a decidedly modern groove and vernacular. Whether singing about people’s need to escape the pressures of working in the cities for some relaxation in a natural environment or fighting off depression after life throws you a curve ball, her voice is full of honesty. Smith is already garnering raves from the press for her refreshing persona and songwriting. Her live shows with her band have become a touch act to follow, infecting the audience with the joy she puts into her work. For Lovers, Dreamers, and Me is sure to be one of the year’s most exciting albums from a new artist that will connect with you instantly. For Lovers, Dreamers and Me will be available in stores in North America Sept. 5, 2006.

Alice Smith Tour Schedule
Aug 22 - The Mercury Lounge, NYC
Aug 30 - Rockwood Music Hall, NYC
Sep 13 - Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Sep 14 - Boston, MA Avalon Ballroom
Sep 15 - New York, NY Hammerstein Ballroom
Sep 16 - Atlantic City, NJ Borgatta Music Box
Sep 19 - New Haven, CT Toad's Place
Sep 20 - Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Sep 21 - Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Sep 22 - Carborro, NC Cat's Cradle
Sep 23 - Charleston, SC Center Stage at the Plex
Sep 26 - Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
Sep 27 - Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
Sep 28 - Nashville, TN City Hall
Sep 29 - Athens, GA Georgia Theatre
Sep 30 - Atlanta, GA Center Stage (Earthlink Live)
Oct 12 - Los Angeles, CA HOB
Oct 13 - Los Angeles, CA HOB
Oct 14 - Anaheim, CA HOB
Oct 15 - San Francisco, CA The Independent
Oct 16 - San Francisco, CA The Independent
Oct 18 - Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
Oct 19 - Vancouver, BC Richard on Richard's
Oct 20 - Seattle, WA The Showbox
Oct 21 - Seattle, WA The Showbox
Oct 22 - Seattle, WA The Showbox

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