NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Razor & Tie Records) - Singer/songwriter Dar Williams' first album of original material in over three years, PROMISED LAND, is due out on
September 9th. Produced by Brad Wood (Pete Yorn, Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins), the album features 12 reflective songs that introduce a fresh interpretation of her previous sound. She will hit the road this fall with
Shawn Mullins as main support.
Williams' ability to perform witty songs that cover a wide range of social and political topics are showcased on the engaging tracks "It's Alright," "The Easy Way," and "Buzzer." Williams also does a cover of "Midnight Radio" from the acclaimed rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, as well as a cover of Fountains of Wayne song "Troubled Times."
The vigor on PROMISED LAND comes from working with a new group of people - producer Brad Wood and the stable of new musicians he assembled. Williams' friends are also featured as guest artists - Marshall Crenshaw, Suzanne Vega and Gary Louris from The Jayhawks.
Producer Wood injects her new songs with energy and momentum. He explains, "Dar was looking to try something different and get out of her comfort zone. She had made a number of records and it seemed like a good time, career-wise, for her to make a change. I was flattered that she thought to ask me to help."
One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar Williams has been engaging audiences with her musical artistry since the early 1990s when she rose from the Northeast coffeehouse circuit to the national spotlight. Never afraid to challenge herself or her audience, Williams has been a dedicated social and political activist throughout her career. Lending her talent to support various causes, she has taken part in many benefit concerts. Williams has captivated her loyal audiences across the country with her live performances and she continues to tour regularly. For more information, please visit Williams' website: www.darwilliams.com
Dar Williams on tour:
July
26 Hillsdale, NY Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
27 Cold Spring, NY Sunset Series
August
2 Madison, WI Roots Festival*with G Love and Special Sauce/Shawn Mullins
9 Edmonton, BA Edmonton Folk Festival
10 Edmonton, BA Edmonton Folk Festival
15 Lyon, CO Folk Festival
16 Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre*
18 Taos, NM KTAO Solar Center
24 Jacksonville, OR Britt Pavillion *with Judy Collins
September
12 Somerville, MA Somerville Theatre*
13 Albany, NY Swyer Theater*
15 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe*
16 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom*
17 Ann Arbor, MI The Ark*
19 Chicago, IL Park West*
21 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater*
22 Minneapolis, MN Guthrie Theater*
23 Iowa City, IA Englert Theatre*
25 Covington, KY Carnegie Performing Center*
26 Buffalo, NY Asbury Hall*
27 New York, NY The Fillmore at Irving Plaza*
October
1 Portland, ME One Longfellow Square *
2 Woodstock, VT Town Hall Theatre*
3 Great Barrington, MA Mahaiwe Theater*
4 Mamaroneck, NY Emelin Theater*
November
7 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
8 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
* with Shawn Mullins
