SINGLE 'ORIGINS' TO BE RELEASED AS 7" ON FOREST FAMILY RECORDS
“I am really proud to say I worked on the new Tennis album. I think they are a really talented
band, and it's exciting to work with a band who is trying to move forward. Patrick, Alaina and
James have great ideas -- everything really comes together on this record.”—Patrick Carney
The much anticipated second album from Denver-based Tennis, Young and Old, is set for releaseFebruary 14th, 2012 on Fat Possum Records. Their widely praised debut Cape Dory, which The WallStreet Journal called “a winsome set of breezy pop songs,” was released earlier this year. For theirforthcoming album guitarist Patrick Riley, vocalist Aliana Moore and drummer James Barone headedto Nashville to work with The Black Keys’ Patri ck Carney. The first single from these sessions,“Origins,” will be released on limited edition blue 7” vinyl on December 6 via Forest Family Records.The session was a truly sublime collaboration between producer and artists, and the richness of the
output is a great indicator of the chemistry the band shared wi th Carney. On the Origins 7" double
output is a great indicator of the chemistry the band shared wi th Carney. On the Origins 7" double
A-Side "Deep In The Woods" you will find the title track's perfect counterpart. The self-produced
"Deep In The Woods," displays vintage warmth and intimacy while still being ripe with the ban d'screative progress. You can currently pre-order the Origins 7" from Forest Family Records.
After the success of their first album and touring for the better part of a year that included shows as
far away as Moscow, Riley and Moore returned home and realized what was initially a bedroom-
recording project had quickly evolved into a band. The challenge of a second record was upon
them, but songwriting came quickly and in three months the duo had most of the material for
their new album. The goal this time was to mature and vary their sound. Riley describes the new
direction as “Stevie Nicks going through a Motown phase.” By the time they hooked up with Carney,
they had fleshed out most of the songs that w ould comprise Young and Old. With their friend and
mentor at the producer helm, the recording progressed naturally and within 3 weeks the album
was done. While their debut was written with a third touring member in mind, the new album is
written and recorded with the addition of a fourth.
far away as Moscow, Riley and Moore returned home and realized what was initially a bedroom-
recording project had quickly evolved into a band. The challenge of a second record was upon
them, but songwriting came quickly and in three months the duo had most of the material for
their new album. The goal this time was to mature and vary their sound. Riley describes the new
direction as “Stevie Nicks going through a Motown phase.” By the time they hooked up with Carney,
they had fleshed out most of the songs that w ould comprise Young and Old. With their friend and
mentor at the producer helm, the recording progressed naturally and within 3 weeks the album
was done. While their debut was written with a third touring member in mind, the new album is
written and recorded with the addition of a fourth.
Over the last few months, Tennis has also released a series of covers as free downloads
including “Is It True” by Brenda Lee and their take of “Tell Her No” by The Zombies. To
support the new 7” and road rehearse new songs, the band will embark on a December
run of west coast dates with The Miniature Tigers supporting. See below for dates.
including “Is It True” by Brenda Lee and their take of “Tell Her No” by The Zombies. To
support the new 7” and road rehearse new songs, the band will embark on a December
run of west coast dates with The Miniature Tigers supporting. See below for dates.
Tour Dates
12/6 - The Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix, AZ - Buy Tickets
12/7 - The Satellite - Los Angeles, CA - Buy Tickets
12/8 - The Casbah - San Diego, CA - Buy Tickets
12/9 - Velvet Jones - Santa Barbara, CA
12/10 - Bottom Of The Hill - San Francisco - Buy Tickets
12/12 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR - Buy Tickets
12/13 - The Biltmore Cabaret - Vancouver, BC
12/14 - Crocodile Cafe - Seattle, WA - Buy Tickets
12/17 - Hi-Dive - Denver, CO - Buy Tickets
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they should play a show with hockey
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