Columbia, SC (Top40 Charts/ Haley Dreis official website) Called "one of the scene's brightest voices" by Otis Taylor at The
State newspaper, 21-year-old Haley Dreis has hit the road to promote her sophomore indie release "Taking Time." The CD is preceded by charming video "Where My
Heart Is," intended to raise awareness and funds for non-profit Animals, Inc.
August 4: Raleigh, NC - Deep South The Bar
August 14: Winston-Salem, NC - Unitarian Fellowship of Robinhood Rd.
August 16: Columbia, SC - Univ. of SC Welcome Back Concert
August 19: Charleston, SC - The Village Tavern
August 21: Nashville, TN - Belcourt Taps & Tapas
August 22: Atlanta, GA - Eddie's Attic open mic showcase
August 23: Atlanta, GA - Mid City Cafe
August 24: Johnson City, TN - Acoustic Coffeehouse
August 25: Greensboro, NC - The Green Bean
August 26: Washington DC - Potter's House, Sounds of Hope series
August 27: New York, NY - Arlene's Grocery
August 29: Charlotte, NC - The Evening Muse
Her debut CD, "Beautiful to Me," was hailed as "a perfectly realized and surprisingly mature and polished pop gem from the still-young Dreis, who is as promising a pop talent as Columbia's ever seen" (Patrick Wall, Columbia Free-Times).
Her most recent release "Taking Time" (March, 2011) was produced and recorded by Jay Clifford (of Jump Little Children) and Josh Kaler (of Slow Runner) at their studio Hello Telescope in Charleston, SC. She has toured with Jay Clifford throughout the Southeast and has performed alongside national acts such as Edwin McCain, Toby Lightman, Chris Barron (of Spin Doctors), Tonic, and We the Kings.
As a recent cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina Honors College, she continues to write songs for herself and other artists, tour as an artist, and record new material. She anticipates her move to Nashville, TN in August where she will pursue her music career full-time.
You can learn more about Haley and listen to her music at https://www.haleydreis.com. Her full-length debut album "Beautiful to Me" (July, 2009) and her new release "Taking Time" (March, 2011) are currently available on iTunes and other digital retailers.