Ours frontman Jimmy Gnecco Announces Solo Album and Tour
. 'The Heart' is graceful, personal, and at times hymnal. Songs such as "Mystery" and "Take A Chance" channel Gnecco's undeniable talent as a singer, songwriter, and musician. Gnecco performs every instrument heard on the album � guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums among others � but it's his exceptional and soulful voice that takes center stage. His perfectly controlled falsetto on "Rest Your Soul" establishes a potent sense of intimacy that he sustains for the record's duration. When asked about the power and purpose of his beautiful, melancholy sound, Gnecco says, "There's enough pain out there without you going looking for it, but certain combinations of notes and chords can bring out compassion and a sense of connection in people. Happy or sad, I want to make music that makes my heart feel�a lot of this record is about me embracing my past and finding peace with it." It was with shape shifting alternative rock band Ours that Jimmy first made a name for himself. A dynamic and urgent outfit that would later draw comparisons with Radiohead, they soon caught the attention of various U.S. record companies where they eventually signed to Dreamworks in 1997. Their debut album 'Distorted Lullabies' was released in 2001. The critically acclaimed 'Precious' quickly followed in 2002. For the band's third album, Jimmy teamed with friend, production genius and long-term fan Rick Rubin to create 'Mercy,' which they released in 2008 to critic and fan fervor. 'The Heart' with its elegant, plaintive tracks will be available July 20, 2010 through Bright Antenna, who signed Gnecco in 2009. Catch Gnecco on the road with Greg Laswell this spring/summer. Tour dates below. Track Listing For 'The Heart': 1. Rest Your Soul 2. Light on the Grave 3. Mystery 4. The Heart 5. Bring You Home 6. These Are My Hands 7. Gravity 8. I Heard Your Singing 9. Take a Chance 10. Darling 11. Patiently Waiting 12. It's Only Love 13. Talk to Me Tour Dates: 05/06/10 - Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR 05/07/10 - WOW Hall - Eugene, OR 05/08/10 - The Tractor - Seattle, WA 05/11/10 - Walnut Room - Denver, CO 05/12/10 - McPherson Opera House - McPherson, KS 05/14/10 - 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN 05/15/10 - Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL 05/17/10 - The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto, ONT Canada 05/19/10 - Blind Pig - Ann Arbor, MI 05/20/10 - Cambridge Room at House of Blues - Cleveland, OH 05/21/10 - Rumba Caf� - Columbus, OH 05/22/10 - Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA 05/24/10 - The Rock and Roll Hotel - Washington, DC 05/25/10 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY 05/26/10 - Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA 05/27/10 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA 05/30/10 - The Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC 06/01/10 - Vinyl - Atlanta, GA 06/02/10 - Work Play Theatre - Birmingham, AL 06/04/10 - The Prophet Bar - Dallas, TX 06/05/10 - Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Indoors) - Austin, TX 06/08/10 - Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ 06/09/10 - Anthology - San Diego, CA 06/10/10 - Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco, CA Preview and Purchase Jimmy Gnecco CDs |
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