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August 7th, 2013

Melissa Ferrick - Artist & Tour News

MPress Records: Catch The Buzz: Melissa Ferrick - August 2013

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MPress Artist & Tour News: Catch The Buzz

Melissa Ferrick

August 2013

"the truth is" in the Press

Press is still rolling in for Melissa Ferrick's the truth is. Check out the latest:

  • M Music & Musicians
  • Chicago Pride
  • Direct Current
  • Elmore Magazine
  • Chicago Sun-Times
  • The L Stop
  • Windy City Times
  • Muruch

    • What the press is saying...

  • "'Home' is a quiet track, but it's anything but gentle-there are powerful emotions flowing beneath the calm surface like an undertow." - The Wall Street Journal
  • "The truth is that Melissa Ferrick has crafted a wonderous album that should bring her the wider recognition that her music deserves." - Elmore Magazine
  • "[An] ambitious and emotional new record...the truth is boasts beautiful arrangements with some unusual orchestration and a focus on songcraft." - WNYC Soundcheck
  • "'the truth is" ranks among her best, a collection that finds her towing that fine line between tenderness and tenacity." - Blurt Magazine
  • "Seasoned songstress Melissa Ferrick's new self-produced album, the truth is, features eleven compelling and honest tracks built around a bright folk-Americana sound..." - Glide Magazine

    • Full quote sheet PDF Link

    the truth is tour: New Shows Added In August

    Melissa has just confimed a handful of dates for the month of August in markets she hasn't been to in a while like Cleveland, OH, Nashville, TN, Asheville, NC and Carrboro, NC. She has also added two shows at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA on August 24th.

    Melissa Shares New Co-Directed Music Video

    Boston-based singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick has debuted "I Don't Want You To Change". Directed by Ro Rowan and Melissa Ferrick, the video is the second official music video from her new album the truth is, available now on MPress Records.

    Ferrick and digital media team Toolshed, also just launched a Vine contest to promote the video, where fans record a 6-second video of their interpretation of the video and what the song means to them. See the details on the contest & prizes here.

    Watch the video on Melissa's Youtube Channel.

    Melissa Ferrick - Behind the Album at RedStar Union

    Back in May we invited Boston-area contact to this exclusive interview and performance at RedStar Union. Below is the first segment of with highlights from the event. Check it out here:

    the truth is CD Release Tour More Dates Added

    Melissa's CD release tour for the truth is keeps growing, with new dates added throughout Fall/Winter 2013, including new shows with Ani DiFranco, Catie Curtis and Anne Heaton.

    Melissa will be performing most dates with her 4-piece band, including Matt Pynn (Lucinda Williams) on pedal steel, Ro Rowan (Tiffany) on cello, Kimon Kirk (Aimee Mann) on bass, and Dave Brophy (Will Daily) on drums. Some solo and trio shows that will include Natalia Zukerman and Ro Rowan.

    See her full list of tour dates below or on her website.

    Catch Melissa On Tour

    8/8-9 Hart, MI Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
    8/18 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop (feat. quartet)
    8/19 Lexington, KY The Kentucky Theater - Woodsongs Oldtime Radio Hour
    8/20 Nashville, TN High Watt (feat. quartet)
    8/21 Ashville, NC The Grey Eagle (feat. quartet)
    8/22 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle (feat. quartet)
    8/24 Decatur, GA Eddie's Attic *2 shows* (feat. quartet)
    9/19-20 Evanston, IL S.P.A.C.E
    9/21 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavillion (w/ Ani DiFranco)
    9/27 Washington, DC Church of the Epiphany (w/ Catie Curtis)
    10/4 Marblehead, MA Me & Thee Coffeehouse (w/ Anne Heaton)
    10/5 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground (w/ Anne Heaton)
    10/6 Concord, NH The Capitol Center for the Arts (w/ Anne Heaton)
    10/27 St. Augustine, FL Cafe Eleven
    10/28 Tampa, FL Club Jaeb at the Straz Center
    11/5 Washington D.C. 9:30 Club (w/ Ani DiFranco)
    11/7 Cranston, RI Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts (w/ Ani DiFranco)
    11/8 W. Long Branch, NJ Monmouth University (w/ Ani DiFranco)
    11/9 New Hope, PA New Hope Winery
    11/10 Hamden, CT The Spaceland Ballroom
    12/27 Cambridge, MA Club Passim *2 shows*

    For more information on Melissa Ferrick point your browser to:
    http://www.melissaferrick.com
    http://www.mpressrecords.com

    For your copy of the truth is, chat time with Melissa or art give us a shout!
    Melanie Rodriguez // melanie@mpressrecords.com // 212.481.7243
    www.mpressrecords.com Twitter: @MPressRecords

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