Lo-Fidelity Records is pleased to announce the 77s Unplugged “Guadalupe” promotional tour, and upcoming Michael Roe Kickstarter campaign….
“The number 13 is a lucky number for some. For others, it may be ominous or foreboding. As I entered the year 2013, I realized that it had been 13 years since the passing of my beloved friend Gene Eugene. I suddenly waxed nostalgic as I recalled rumors of Gene’s unfinished Adam Again album to be titled “Guadalupe” and how it inspired me to write a song with that same name. The lyric is filled with remembrance and longing for my grandfather and all the places we went fishing together, but somehow the song was about Gene as well. Upon rehearing, it reminded me of so much unfinished business we have with others, ourselves and our life’s work — things we should or could have done but never got around to. This certainly applies to many songs I’ve recorded over the years that I felt I could have represented better or with a different approach. At this point in my life, that usually means simpler, with less clutter and ornamentation.
Recently, I asked a bunch of my Facebook fans to share with me what songs of mine had meant something important to them. The response was overwhelming, as were the stories about why certain tunes had an impact. This inspired me to revisit some of them in a quieter, simpler way. We can’t change the past, but if we try, we can sometimes change the way we feel about it. Some things never get done, but sometimes we can do for others the things they left undone. “Guadalupe” is my attempt at doing just that for myself, my grandfather, Gene Eugene and all of you, complete with an all new song, “U U” written especially for you, the fans…” ~~ Michael Roe
Track listing for “Guadalupe” is as follows ~
U U
Come And Gone
Dig My Heels
Come Down Here
For Crying Out Loud
I Need God
Guadalupe
The Jig Is Up
Hard Times Come Again No More
In support of the “Guadalupe” release, Michael Roe and David Leonhardt are pleased to again tour as 77s Unplugged where they will perform songs from “Guadalupe” and the extensive 77s/Roe catalog. A limited number of “Guadalupe” CDs will be available for purchase directly from Michael on the current tour. We will also be launching a Kickstarter campaign at the end of April where you will be able to purchase “Guadalupe” on CD and Vinyl, as well as packages with additional releases and extras that all die-hard fans will want to have. Proceeds from the Kickstarter campaign will go towards funding the writing and recording of Michael Roe’s next solo album of all new original material. (Please note, fans wanting to purchase “Guadalupe” on the upcoming tour can do so and will still be able to take part in the lower level Kickstarter campaign packages without having to re-purchase the CD.) Please stay tuned for more info and announcements coming later in April.
Confirmed tour-dates supporting “Guadalupe” are as follows ~
Wednesday – April 17th, 2013 – Florence, Kentucky
Velocity Bike & Bean
7560 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042
Door Time – 6:00 PM
Showtime – 7:00 PM
Tickets – $13.00 at the door
Contact: Lisa Ball (Lball656@yahoo.com)
Show Contact: http://www.velocitybb.com/ 859-371-VELO
Thursday – April 18th, 2013 – Moline, Illinois
House Concert (address given with advance ticket purchase)
Door Time – 7:00PM
Showtime- 7:30 PM
Tickets – $15 – Only 25 seats are available and must be purchased in advance by calling 309-314-0494
Show Contact – Jimmy Perry 309-314-0494
Friday – April 19th, 2013 – Aurora, Illinois
Warehouse Church – 308 E. Galena, Aurora IL 60505
With Jeff Elbel + Ping – http://www.netads.com/music/marathon/ping
Door Time – 7:00PM
Showtime- 7:30 PM
Tickets – Offering will be taken to pay the band.
Show Contact – 630.859.0600 info@warehousechurch.org
Saturday – April 20th, 2013 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Church of the King
3750 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Door Time: 6:00 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm
Tickets – FREE
Show Contact: Steve Rittgers – 319/981-2460 – srittgers87@gmail.com
Sunday – April 21st, 2013 – St. Peters, Missouri
The Merge – http://www.themergestl.com
4141 N. Cloverleaf Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376
Door Time: 6:00 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm
Tickets: All tickets are $10 at the door the night of the show
Show Contact: John Melvin – john@rivuletproductions.com
Monday – April 22nd, 2013 – OFF
Tuesday – April 23rd, 2013 – Pineville, Louisiana
PRIVATE PERFORMANCE
Wednesday – April 24th, 2013 – OPEN – please contact Jeffrey at booking@lo-fidelity.com for more info on filling this date.
Thursday – April 25th, 2013 – East Nashville, Tennessee
The Family Wash
2038 Greenwood Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
With John J Thompson of The Wayside – http://thewayside.bandcamp.com/
Door Time – 6:00PM
Showtime – 8:00 PM
Tickets – Hat is passed to pay the bands – Dinner & seating reservations are strongly suggested. – call 615-226-6070 to reserve your seating.
Show Contact – http://familywash.com/
Friday – April 26th, 2013 – Decatur, Georgia
Kingdom Tattoo – http://www.atlantatattoo1.com/
East Decatur Station 627-B E.College Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
Door Time – 8:30PM
Showtime – 9:00 PM
Tickets – $15 at the door. (Feel free to BYOB to the event.)
Show Contact – Steve Ruff – 404-667-7447
As always, we thank you for your support and hope to see you all very soon ~
jeffrey k.
lo-fidelity records & booking
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