There is a wonderful new way for artists and patrons collaborate in making art happen and the whole thing is launching this week, right here out of my hometown, Seattle, WA. It's called ZIIBRA and you can learn more about it - as well as how to get involved - by clicking on the pic below. I'm excited to watch this wonderful arts community grow!
-- EARL
In case you haven't heard, a polar vortex moved in last week and temperatures around the globe have dropped to EXTREME and unprecedented lows. I am feeling just adventuresome enough to hop in a car, along with a talented songwriter named Aaron Lee Tasjan, and drive around ULTRA-cold Midwestern and Southern states to play my songs. Hence, I present to you the aptly named: 2014 POLAR VORTEX TOUR. Come warm us up with your presence and we will sing real pretty in return!
-- Earl
I'm psyched to be partnering with Spark and Shine Records to release Swift Arrows on PINK vinyl! We're going to celebrate with a release show this Saturday night before I head out on TOUR the next day! Come party with us, Seattle!
A HUGE thank you to all the writers, radio DJs, industry folks and music listeners who included "Swift Arrows" on your Best of 2013 year-end lists! Here are a few that have made it across my desk...
And a couple honorable mentions from...
Thanks, everyone, for a GREAT 2013 and here's to an even better 2014!
-- Earl
Thanks to Amazon.com for listing me as one of their top new "Artists to Watch!" Visit this page for a free download of "Swift Arrows," AND get the digital album for just $6.99!
Happy Shopping!!!
-- Shelby
WE ARE SO HONORED to be a part of the 2013 Seattle Musicians for Children’s Hospital (SMooCH) sponsored by KEXP and Sub Pop. On Saturday, December 14th, a stellar lineup of northwest acts will again donate performances to raise funds for Seattle Children’s with a special concert and auction at Showbox at the Market.
Shelby Earl The Lonely Forest The Helio Sequence Allen Stone AND JUST ANNOUNCED: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis!!!
The event is now officially SOLD OUT, but those who can’t attend and still want to support the cause are encouraged to make a donation at Seattle Children’s instead of buying tickets.
What an AMAZING way to end the year!
-- Earl
Happy listening!
-- Earl
BEHOLD: The outrageous and beautiful new video for "Swift Arrows," written & directed by Neil Ferron!
Read what the press is saying: Rolling Stone, The Seattle Times, The Stranger, Seattle Weekly, Everett Herald...
-- Earl
Watch the *WORLD PREMIERE* of the New "Swift Arrows" Video on RollingStone.com!!!
(**NOTE: this vid has some adult content - it's probably NOT one for the kiddos!)
BIG NEWS! Spark and Shine Records is putting out the Swift Arrows LP (ON PINK VINYL + Digital Download w/ 2 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS!) on Jan. 21st, 2014! You can PRE-ORDER it now along with a special, limited-edition beanie cap!
Also, if you'd like to make it a gift, we'll even send you a printable gift card in time for the holidays!
GET EXCITED!
-- Earl
Check out Paste and eMusic‘s CMJ 2013 coverage, both of which peg Shelby Earl as one of the 10 best acts at this year’s fest!
http://www.emusic.com/17dots/2013/10/21/the-10-best-things-we-saw-at-cmj/
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2013/10/10-great-new-bands-from-cmj-2013.html
Thanks for a KILLER time, NYC!
-- Earl
See you soon, New York! Show details here.
Details on the TOUR page! More to be announced soon!
The fine folks over at Lively recorded our Sept. 4th show at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle and for just $4.99 you can download high quality recording of the entire show, which includes an impromptu appearance by Burn the Boats-producer John Roderick singing with me on "At the Start." Learn more about Lively and download the show here...
SEE YOU AT 1:45PM TODAY (SUNDAY, SEPT. 1ST!) AT THE PLAZA STAGE!!!
Three cheers for our beloved pal John Richards (and the fine folks at King 5's Evening Magazine)!
We were STOKED to get to play on The Morning Show with John Richards a couple months back. John is not only one of the best DJs on the PLANET, but he's been a great supporter of my music. Here are the videos of our performance (Note: John vibin' out in the background *smile*)...
I was also real happy to see THIS on the KEXP site this AM!
-- Earl
Seattle Met Magazine just named Swift Arrows "Album of the Month." Click on the pic to the left to read the full review.
To check out other recent reviews/articles, visit the PRESS page.
Also, a BIG thanks to everyone who's bought the record so far.
Here's to Swift Arrows' glorious first week in the world!
-- Shelby
