NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Rykodisc) - Will Hoge's newest album and Rykodisc debut, "Draw The Curtains," is set for release on October 9. Known for his relentless touring and DIY ethic, Hoge has already confirmed a 40-city national tour in support of the new album (please see below for details).
"Draw The Curtains" is Hoge's first studio album since last year's acclaimed LP, "The Man Who Killed Love." Recorded in Nashville and produced by former Wilco/Uncle Tupelo drummer Ken Coomer and Charlie Brocco (Fleetwood Mac, George Harrison), initial tracking for the album was wrapped up in just 10 days. For this album, Hoge maintained a simple approach, stating "If it moves you, then it's done. If it's perfect - but you're still not moved - then you've still got work to do."
Will Hoge is offering fans an early taste of "Draw The Curtains" with a free download of the track "Dirty Little War," available at www.willhoge.com. Other stand-outs include the first single, "These Were the Days," "Silver or Gold," the title track, "Draw The Curtains" and "Washed by the Water."
Over the course of his career Hoge has released three previous studio albums and four live albums, all of which have earned him critical acclaim and a solid fanbase. The Tennessean states Hoge "... arcs with grace, explodes with urgency and swerves with a sexy confidence... ," while The Patriot Ledger praised his third release, "The Man Who Killed Love" as "... some of the most compelling heartland rock of anyone... "
Headlining nearly 200 nights a year, Hoge has played supporting slots for The Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket and The Drive-By Truckers as well as dates at Bonnaroo. "I'm embarrassingly in love with rock and roll," he admits, "It's disgusting. We ride around and play rock and roll. On the bus after shows we listen to records and turn each other on to new music. When we get home we spend a little time with loved ones, but within 72 hours of being home we're back together listening to records again, or looking for guitars, or something. I can't lie about it, it's all-consuming." In September he will join Bob Dylan, Wilco and Bjork, among many others, at the 2007 Austin City Limits Festival.
WILL HOGE TOUR DATES:
September 12 Starkville, MS Rick's Cafe
September 13 Baton Rouge, LA Chelsea's Cafe
September 14 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Festival
September 19 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell's
September 20 Milford, CT Daniel Street
September 21 Richmond, VA Alley Katz
September 22 Wilmington, NC The Soapbox
September 27 Columbus, OH The Basement
September 28 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
September 29 Pinewood, TN Mucklewain Festival
October 4 Greenville, SC The Handlebar
October 5 Greenville, SC The Handlebar
October 6 Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle
October 7 Nashville, TN 3rd& Lindsley
October 11 Knoxville, TN Blue Cats
October 14 Anderson, SC Anderson County Fair
October 17 Harrisonburg, VA The Pub
October 18 Annapolis, MD Ram's Head Tavern
October 19 Charlotte, NC Visulite Theatre
October 20 Durham, NC Duke University
October 24 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
October 25 Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant Street
October 26 Lexington, KY The Dame
October 27 Nashville, TN Exit/In
November 1 Fayetteville, AR George's Majestic Lounge
November 2 Dallas, TX Granada Theatre
November 3 Houston, TX Meridian
November 4 Austin, TX La Zona Rosa
November 6 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
November 7 Omaha, NE Slowdown Jr
November 8 Kansas City, MO Grand Emporium
November 9 St. Louis, MO Blueberry Hill
November 15 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
November 16 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
November 17 New York, NY Webster Hall
November 18 Ithaca, NY State Theatre
November 23 Birmingham, AL WorkPlay Theatre
November 24 Atlanta, GA Roxy Theatre
November 29 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
November 30 Baltimore, MD 8 X 10
