As always, we were incredibly honored to play live in studio on KEXP 90.3, the best radio station in the world. I also feel pretty damn lucky to have had such an amazing crew with me for this one. Click on the pic below to watch the full performance!
http://KEXP.ORG presents Shelby Earl live in the KEXP studio. Songs: The Man Who Made Himself A Name, The Vapors, Stay With Me Tonight & James.
Host: John Richards, Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs, Cameras: Alaia D'Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore, Editor: Justin Wilmore, Photo by Niffer Calderwood
I can't wait to play the new songs in one of my favorite countries next month! Tickets and info on the TOUR page!
I am THRILLED to announce that my new record will be released nationally on March 10th, 2017 via Nine Mile Records/Red Eye (more news of that + NEW SONG PREMIERES coming very soon!). I'm also excited to announce that tickets for our album release celebrations in WA State are ON SALE NOW!
- SAT, MARCH 4: TRACTOR TAVERN, SEATTLE, WA - OFFICIAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW (Presented by KEXP) featuring SHELBY EARL & FULL BAND (+ special guest Josiah Johnson!), SILVER TORCHES & PLANES ON PAPER. Tickets and info HERE!
- FRI, MARCH 10: THE BARTLETT, SPOKANE, WA - Release Day Celebration w/ PLANES ON PAPER. Tickets and info HERE!
- SAT, MARCH 11: GESA POWER HOUSE THEATRE, WALLA WALLA, WA - Album Release Celebration w/ PLANES ON PAPER. Tickets and info HERE!
MORE TOUR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED VERY SOON! If you would like to be the FIRST to get info on all of the above, you can sign up on the mailing list HERE.
Looking forward to celebrating with all of you very soon!
- Shelby
It's been a quiet year on the "news" front because I've been holed up at home in Seattle making a new record and focusing on my personal life, but I'm excited to announce that I'm getting back in the world and out on the road! I'll play a band show this Friday in Seattle, at my home venue, Tractor Tavern (as a part of the fabulous Macefield Music Festival!). And then next month I'll hit the road opening for the talented the Felice Brothers. See below and on the TOUR page for details. Hope to see you around the bend!
- Shelby
Shelby is honored to be a part of this illustrious event Thursday, May 26th at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Read what the Seattle Times had to say about it here. And find tickets here!
"In May of 1941, Woody Guthrie was hired by the Bonneville Power Administration to write folk songs for a film about the Columbia River. He spent that month traversing Washington State and writing an astonishing 26 songs in just 30 days. On the 75th anniversary of this historic month of song, a whole host of musicians — including Northwest-based artists Sera Cahoone, Bill Frisell and Shelby Earl — will explore Woody Guthrie’s music and influence, including the aforementioned 26 songs. Other special guests for this event include John Doe, Ian Moore, Tim Easton, Gerald Collier, Dave Alvin and former Seattle mayor Mike McGinn."
I have the unique honor and privilege of playing a solo set at Safeco Field tonight for "Do206 Night" right before our beloved home team, The Seattle Mariners, go head to head with the San Diego Padres. What an trip! Think I can finally convince Fernando Rodney that "Swift Arrows" should be his theme song? :)
Event info is HERE. Pics to follow!
-- Shelby
Looking forward to hitting the West Coast again this Spring... and with the STELLAR Elliott BROOD no less!
See your purty faces SOON!
-- Earl
We're playing Seattle on Friday! A full-band show! I recommend getting your tix in advance for this one as rumor has it that a sell-out is imminent (And yes! NEW SONGS WILL BE PLAYED!).
I hope your year is off to a wonderful start!
-- Shelby
I'm excited to be back HOME (after an amazing European Tour!) and gearing up to play some final 2014 shows with my band! If you're in the PNW (or Canada!) we hope to see you this week sometime!
THURS, DEC. 4 - Sunset Tavern, Seattle, WA (w/ Field Study & Cumulus (solo)!). Tickets HERE.
FRI, DEC. 5 - Railway ClubVancouver, BC (6:30PM - EARLY SHOW!). Tickets HERE.
SAT, DEC. 6 - SPACECRAFT, Bainbridge Island, WA. Tickets HERE.
AND, these glorious LIMITED EDITION handprinted letterpress posters by Andy Stewart will be available at the shows this week! While supplies last, of course. Get 'em at the merch table!
Hope to see your face this week!
-- Earl
Tomorrow begins a really fun string of festival and tour dates for the band. We hope to see you somewhere along the road!
I'm THRILLED to be going out on the road with the amazing Tom Brosseau in a couple weeks. Visit the TOUR PAGE for a full list of shows!
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
See you soon, New York! Show details here.
SEE YOU AT 1:45PM TODAY (SUNDAY, SEPT. 1ST!) AT THE PLAZA STAGE!!!
There's so much to say about this night and yet so little NEEDS to be said. It will be one of good tunes, good pals, good brews and a WHOLE lot of love. We will be celebrating the last show for the amazing Rusty Willoughby and Rachel Flotard of Cobirds Unite before they head off to Austin for SXSW (they will also be joined by Bloodshot Rec's Maggie Bjorklund on pedal steel!), plus the coming out party for Shelby Earl (+band)'s d...ebut solo album, Burn The Boats (produced by John Roderick!), and another night of general awesomeness for Ballard's own Jason Dodson (of the Maldives) and Friends.
Buy tickets HERE (they're selling fast, get them now!)
Poster Design: Killorn O'Neill for Admiration Society | Printing: Seattle Show Posters
I had the pleasure of opening for the one and only Loudon Wainwright (yes, he's the papa of Rufus and Martha!) at the beautiful Triple Door in Seattle on January 23rd. Mike and Anna-Lisa (of Hannalee) and I had a spectacular time playing for the sold-out crowd and then sitting back to enjoy Loudon's brilliant set. He is truly a master! I learned a lot from him. Thanks all for a great night!
