San Francisco (Top40 Charts/ Brushfire Records) - Called an'Artist to Watch' by the influential AAA radio station WXPN'and hailed by the Associated Press - 'Each member of ALO could easily be the musical star of their own band, so it's nice to see accomplished musicians like these stick together.'
The sweet smell of success is already familiar to California-based ALO. Now, the rapturous quartet is ready to bring it's joyful musical message to a larger audience worldwide.
Roses & Clover is the anticipated follow-up to the band's acclaimed 2006 Brushfire release, Fly Between Falls. Bursting with sun-drenched melodies, ALO's latest covers a wide range of musical territory; from the reggae-tinged 'Try' to the Ukulele-led funk workout 'Plastic Bubble.'
For a band accustomed to performing songs live for years, crafting and shaping hundreds of times over before entering the studio, the age-old process of recording an album was liberating.
'We're a band that likes to experiment live,' says guitarist/vocalist Dan Lebowitz. 'I have a feeling these songs are going to evolve a lot. And that's a really exciting thing.'
For Roses & Clover, the members of ALO shared much of the producing duties, though they also enlisted the help of veteran producer Robert Carranza (Beck, Los Lobos, Ozomatli) and Dave Simon-Baker.
Born from a childhood friendship and nurtured on the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara, the four-piece collective of Zach Gill (keyboards/vocals), Steve Adams (bass/vocals), Dan Lebowitz (guitars/vocals) and Dave Brogan (drums/vocals), found their musical roots in the feel-good vibe of the breezy California town.
Over the past two years, ALO have greatly expanded their fan base via constant touring and phenomenal word-of-mouth. Even Dave Matthews took notice of the funky foursome last year—asking the band to open up for DMB for several shows, including a special cruise ship concert. In addition, ALO toured Europe for the first time in 2006 with labelmate Jack Johnson.This year, ALO will start promoting the songs from Roses & Clover in earnest via several; festival dates, including stops at Australia's prestigious Byron Bay Bluesfest in April, and a slot at Kansas' massive jam band extravaganza, the Wakarusa festival, in June. A headlining U.S. tour will kick off at the famed San Francisco venue The Fillmore on May 5 (details below).
'This is our favorite record we've made so far,' bassist/vocalist Steve Adams says of Roses & Clover. 'Making it was an incredible experience and it's got us more excited about the band than ever before.'
The tour dates are listed below with more to be added:
April 6 East Coast Blues
& Roots Music Fest Byron Bay, Australia
May 5 The Fillmore San Francisco, CA 10:15PM $20.00
May 8 Axis Boston, MA 8:00PM $15.00
May 9 Higher Ground Burlington, VT 7:30PM $17.00
May 10 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY 8:00PM $15.00
May 11 Recher Theatre Towson, MD 9:00PM $15.00
May 12 Pearl Street Northampton, MA 8:30PM $15.00
May 14 Theatre of the Living Arts Philadelphia, PA 9:30PM $15.00
May 15 State Theatre Falls Church, VA 8:30PM $10.00
May 17 The Five Spot Atlanta, GA 9:00PM $10.00 /$12.00
May 19 Bearcats Festivaaaaaal Lesterville, MO 11:30PM From: $39.00
May 23 Cabooze Minneapolis, MN 10:50 PM $12.00
May 24 Martyr's Chicago, IL 9:00PM $10.00
May 25 Summer Camp Chillicothe, IL 1:30PM 3 day event - $95.00+$125.00
June 8 Wakarusa Festival Lawrence, KS TBA From: $59.00
July 5 High Sierra Music Festival Quincy, CA TBA From: $45.00
July 6 High Sierra Music Festival Quincy, CA TBA From: $45.00
This album marks ALO's first release as 1% For The Planet members. Packaging will be printed on 100% FSC Recycled Paper and 100% Recycled Plastic Tray
