Jimmy Livingstone, UK Tour - October 2014

After a successful first UK tour in January, Jimmy is setting off on another one starting on October 4th, 2014. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 12, 2014 - Jimmy Livingstone is a British singer/songwriter. Last summer he was chosen by the queen of Americana herself, Lucinda Williams, as support act on her UK tour following the release of his acclaimed debut album, One eye open, one eye closed. In January this year, he set off on his first headline UK tour, covering Penzance to Glasgow and everywhere in between. It was a success so he's setting off on another one in October to coincide with the release of a new EP.

Compared to the likes Glen Campbell, Nick Cave and Richard Hawley, Jimmy started getting noticed following the release of One eye open, one eye closed last year. It's a big-budget record made from thin air and borrowed time in studios, big and small, in lounges, garages, bedrooms, basements and a church. It was recorded between London and Los Angeles. Eventually he became homeless in LA and found his way to a remote shack in the Mojave desert where he finished the album on his own.

The recording brought together an incredible array of musicians. Among them were Lucinda Williams' and John Mayer's guitarist, Doug Pettibone, Doggen from Spiritualized, Frank Zappa's old brass section, Matt Round from Billy Bragg's band and Evan Jenkins from the Neil Cowley trio. It was, in Jimmy's words, 'quite a trip'.

"Life can be chaotic and, in order to survive, I guess I became a man with many hats. I'm gradually earning the luxury of owning just one - the hat I sing in. Whatever dumb job I've had to do, on the side I've been digging out my voice and learning how to articulate what I think and feel about the world through song. It was always about trying to reach somewhere that felt authentic. On a good day, I think I'm getting there'. Following the tour, he will be recording a new album to be released early in the new year.

The critics on One eye open, one eye closed
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 'A very promising debut album from Jimmy Livingstone. It's not hard to see why Lucinda Williams has chosen the Brit as the support act for her current tour'.

MUSIC WEEK - 'A refreshingly down-to-earth, beautifully crafted and soulfully uplifting listen'.

FOLKWORDS - 'Aside from the indelible richness of voice, alluring melodies and sharply discerning lyrics this album offers tales of life told with terrifying truth - and damn fine it is too'.

LOVE MUSIC LOVE LIFE - 'It's impossible not to listen to this album all the way through. The craftsmanship and style is reminiscent of artists such as the great Jimmy Webb, Roy Orbison and Neil Diamond a remarkable piece of work. It would be a sin not to have this incredible musical memoir in your collection'.

MAVERICK MAGAZINE - 'The record companies appear to have missed a diamond in the rough with a timeless voice that will stop you in your tracks'.

NO DEPRESSION - 'It's only going to take a smidgen of good luck for a radio station or a major label to pick up on Jimmy Livingstone and he will become an overnight success'.

ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE - 'Livingstone's highly assured debut co-opts the authenticating US twangery of US guitarist, Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams band), with the widescreen, orchestral narratives and hard-luck balladry beloved of tasteful left-field crooners from Scott Walker to Richard Hawley. The overall talent on show here promises an intriguing future'.

LINKS
www.jimmylivingstone.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmy-Livingstone/101307039985898
( @ ) JLstone dot

OCTOBER TOUR DATES
- Saturday 4th - The Bank, Eye, Suffolk
- Tuesday 7th - The Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham
- Friday 10th - The Beggars Banquet Cafe, Shaftesbury
- Saturday 11th - The Prince Albert, Stroud
- Sunday 12th - Seven, Leeds
- Tuesday 14th - The Slaughtered Lamb, London
- Wednesday 15th - The Greys, Brighton
- Thursday 16th - The Guitar Bar, Nottingham
- Tuesday 21st - Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
- Thursday 23rd - The Old Library, Kilbarchan
- Saturday 25th - The Musicker Cafe, Bute
- Wednesday 29th - The Green Hotel, Kinross.

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