Michael Dean Damron To Tour In support Of Debut Solo Album 'A Perfect Day For A Funeral'

NEW YORK (Michael Dean Damron) - Michael Dean Damron, best known as the politically-charged front man for rock 'n' roll act I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch in the House, is touring in support of his debut solo album, "A Perfect Day for a Funeral".

Michael Dean Damron's debut solo record, "A Perfect Day for a Funeral", is full of love and hate. With some of the Northwest's best players in the regional blues, folk, and country scene, Damron has created a soulful, rich collection of melodic, intimate songs that give you a deep look into his psyche.

Tour dates (all dates with Jared Clifton (ex. Radio Nationals)):
1/19/06 - Sunset Tavern - Seattle, WA 1/20/06 - Laurelthirst - Portland, OR 1/21/06 - Starry Plough - Berkeley, CA 1/22/06 - Namm Show at the Anaheim Convention Center (800 West Katella Avenue) - Los Angeles, CA 1/23/06 - Genghis Cohen w/ Eric McFadden - Los Angeles, CA 1/25/06 - Dive Bar - Las Vegas, NV 1/26/06 - Pappy & Harriett's - Pioneertown, CA
For those familiar with Michael Dean Damron, "A Perfect Day for a Funeral" is a long time coming.

Whether he's singing about the collapse of his first marriage, angrily, in the title track. Or talking about new found love on the ballad "Montana", or discussing racism and murder on "Spit" (a true story about Damron's friend Lin "Spit" Newborn, the first social activist killed on U.S. soil in thirty years), Damron's emotional take and heartwarming instrumentation bring tears to your eyes.

"Blame It On the Whiskey" tells the tale of a man who had it all and soon, through drugs and alcohol, loses it all, while "Outlaw Song" is a song reflecting on Damron's inner demons, sometimes wishing he was never born.
"Miss Amphetamine" is the only rocker on the album, a back-porch, Southern-friend blues number.

Ending with "New Paint", the organ's and Damron's voice seem optimistic, but the lyrics proclaim "There ain't no new paint that is gonna change what's been done, 'cause what's done is done". Still, he makes you feel as if the past is behind you and helps you move forward.

The music is beautifully crafted, and rather relaxing (compared to Damron's rock alter ego). However, the lyrics are just as biting as Damron's other work. When all is said and done, Damron's first solo record will quickly grab you and become one of your favorite records of the year. It's a beautiful blend of country, folk, soul, and blues music that show the rootsier side of Damron.