JOHN GRANT on tour w/ Heidi Spencer
Late this past March, John Grant left Austin’s SXSW festival on a trans-Atlantic flight in a state of bliss. It’s little surprise as the reviews of his select SXSW performances, backed by pals and Queen of Denmark producers Midlake, were some of the most superlative in his much-deserved, hard-fought rise to national attention…
Following SXSW and more soul-stirring performances in Europe, Grant is set to return to the U.S. in June for a select set of dates including a homecoming of sorts in Denver, CO, home of his long-time band The Czars, and culminating in two very special nights at the lush and intimate Joe’s Pub in New York City.
Called “…a more emotionally raw Rufus Wainwright with today’s most astonishing baritone,” by bloggers, Grant’s personal songs are unmistakably intense live. That intensity comes directly from John’s struggles growing up gay in small towns in the Midwest and later in life, with drugs and alcohol. With Queen of Denmark – and highlighted in songs like “Jesus Hates Faggots” – Grant’s personal battle to find worth and acceptance have finally translated into the bone crushing honesty and emotional power those around him always knew him to be capable of.
“…startlingly beautiful songs mostly unadorned, quietly backed by Midlake's soothing folk-rock… [“Jesus Hates Faggots”] was so honestly tender that you felt like turning to your neighbor and giving him or hera bless-you hug.” – SPIN
Opening for John when he hits The Independent on June 2 is Bella Union label mate and Milwaukee songstress Heidi Spencer & The Rare Birds.
John Grant Tour Dates
6/2/2011 San Francisco, CA The Independent w/ Heidi Spencer
6/3/2011 Los Angeles, CA Largo at the Coronet Theatre w/ Heidi Spencer
6/4/2011 Denver, CO The Walnut Room w/Heidi Spencer
6/8/2011 New York, NY Joe's Pub w/Heidi Spencer and Alessi’s Ark
6/9/2011 New York, NY Joe's Pub w/Alessi’s Ark and Heidi Spencer
No comments:
Post a Comment