(PR) As the release date for his debut album grows near, Justin Townes Earle announces a packed schedule at SXSW Music Conference, a performance on the highly respected syndicated radio show Mountain Stage, and additional dates on his spring tour. The Good Life in stores March 25th is receiving praise from the critics and fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming performances across the US. SXSW finds Justin playing parties and showcases every day, including the official Bloodshot Records showcase on Saturday night and the labels 14th annual day party at Yard Dog Friday, March 14th. Justin takes the stage at West Virginias Mountain Stage Sunday, April 27th. Mountain Stage is a highly respected radio show produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, and distributed by Public Radio International, XM Satellite Radio and the Voice of America's satellite radio service. On the air since 1983, the program has hosted greats of every genre, including John Prine, Wilco, Regina Spektor, R.E.M., Ben Harper and countless others.
With Justin Townes Earles pedigree comes mixed blessings. As the son of legendary singer/songwriter Steve Earle, high expectations are the name of the game; but hes shown that he is up to the task, crafting stark portraits with elements of acoustic blues and folk. After a misspent youth in bluegrass/ragtime combo The Swindlers and the louder, more rocking The Distributors, the 25-year-old cleaned up his act, dropped his self-destructive habits and began to focus on songcraft. With inspirations as diverse as Townes Van Zandt (he was named in honor of the elder Earles hero), The Replacements, Ray Charles and The Pogues, Justin forged his own brand of American roots music.
SXSW
Wed Mar 12 Belfast Nashville Party @ Latitude
Thu Mar 13 Live on KGSR @ The Four Season 8:00 am
Thu Mar 13 American Songwriter Party @ The Tap Room at Six Lounge 1:45 2:15 pm
Fri Mar 14 3 Front Gate Tickets Party 1711 South Congress 11:30 am
Fri Mar 14 Next Big Nashville Party The Tap Room @ Six Lounge 1:15 pm
Fri Mar 14 Bloodshot Records Party @ Yard Dog Gallery 3:15pm
Sat Mar 15 Bloodshot Records SXSW Showcase Red Eyed Fly 10:00pm
Tour Dates
Tue Mar 11 Dallas, TX Sons of Hermann Hall
Mon Mar 17 Pioneertown, CA Pappy and Harriets
Tue Mar 18 Los Angeles, CA The Echo
Thu Mar 20 San Francisco, CA Cafι Du Nord
Fri Mar 21 Portland, OR The Doug Fir
Sat Mar 22 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
Sun Mar 23 Boise, ID Boquet
Mon Mar 24 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court
Tue Mar 25 Denver, CO Larimer Lounge
Thu Mar 27 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
Fri Mar 28 Minneapolis, MN 400 Bar
Fri Mar 28 Minneapolis, MN Electric Fetus 6:30 In Store
Sat Mar 29 Madison, WI University of Wisconsin, Madison
Mon Mar 31 Grinnell, IA Grinnell College
Tue Apr 1 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
Wed Apr 2 Louisville, KY St. Francis of Assisi
Wed Apr 2 Louisville, KY Ear X-Tacy 5:30pm In Store
Thu Apr 3 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge
Thu Apr 3 Nashville, TN Grimeys 6pm In Store
Fri Apr 4 Birmingham, AL Bottletree
Sat Apr 5 Knoxville, TN Barleys Taproom
Sat Apr 5 Knoxville, TN Disc Exchange In Store
Sun Apr 6 Decatur, GA Eddies Attic
Sun Apr 6 Atlanta, GA Criminal Records 4pm In Store
Mon Apr 7 Raleigh, NC Berkeley Cafι
Tue Apr 8 Norfolk, VA The Boot
Thu Apr 10 Arlington, CA IOTA Club and Cafe
Fri Apr 11 Philadelphia, PA The Chapel at 1st Unitarian Church
Sat Apr 12 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Fri Apr 18 Pittsboro, NC Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
Sun Apr 27 Charleston, WV Mountain Stage
