COMMUNION: Austin To Boston Feat. Ben Howard + The Staves + Nathaniel Rateliff + Bear’s Den March 28, 2012

http://www.communionmusic.co.uk/

Ben Howard is a highly praised British singer-songwriter poised for breakthrough in the United States. His impressive live shows have lead to sellout tours across the U.K. and throughout Europe. Howard and his band, through relentless touring, have created a huge word of mouth buzz. He has recently received plenty of love from the British press and the influential BBC Radio1, and with upcoming features in NYLON and spins on KCRW, his fortunes look set to continue across the pond. His debut album Every Kingdom (Communion Records) reached #7 in the U.K. charts. This tour will serve as Howard’s first American headline visit to coincide with the U.S. release of the album on April 3.
http://www.benhowardmusic.co.uk/

The Staves are English sisters Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor, whose unique vocal harmonies and haunting melodies have already seen them tipped for success by The Guardian, iTunes, Time Out, and The Independent to name but a few. Known for their jaw-dropping live performances, The Staves recently supported The Civil Wars across the US South, and will be touring with Michael Kiwanuka across the UK in February before heading out to SXSW. The latter part of 2012 will see the release of their much anticipated debut LP, the first record on which father and son producers Glyn and Ethan Johns - whose combined credits include The Rolling Stones, Ryan Adams, The Eagles, Ray LaMontagne, Kings of Leon - have shared production duties.
http://thestaves.com/

Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff has made his way from modest means in Bay, Missouri (population 60) to the international stage. After signing with Rounder Records Rateliff toured relentlessly in 2010 and 2011 supporting his critically acclaimed debut in Memory of Loss; headlining shows and performing major festivals throughout the USA, Canada, UK and Europe. His work has been praised by Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant who called Rateliff’s music “fragmented and poignant.” Plant also placed Rateliff’s haunting track “Early Spring Till” atop his iTunes celebrity play list. In May of 2011 Rateliff performed two songs on the UK’s biggest music program Later…with Jools Holland. Rateliff has played multiple dates with some of the most popular names in music including Mumford & Sons, the Fray, Bon Iver, Laura Marling, Tallest Man on Earth, Low Anthem, Delta Spirit and Jessica Lea Mayfield to name a few. Rateliff is currently working on his sophomore record which is expected to be released in Spring 2012.
http://www.nathanielrateliff.com/

Andrew Davie's old band, Cherbourg, was one of the breakthrough acts of 2010, wowing fans with just a pair of stunning EPs. Then, unexpectedly, he split up the band. In March of this year he officially unveiled his new project, Bear's Den-a delicate, subtle blend of his old band's romanticism and the influences of Nick Drake and Bonnie Prince Billy.
http://www.bearsdenmusic.co.uk/

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