John Meeks To Release "Old Blood" In May

Loud + Clear Records has announced the release of the new John Meeks record on May 18. Titled "Old Blood," the record features Jimmy LaValle of the Album Leaf on bass and Matt Resovich of Black Heart Procession and Album Leaf on fiddle. "Old Blood" is Meeks' debut record, but the alt-country singer-songwriter already has some mighty praise from critics. "His sound [combines] Whiskeytown's classic, Strangers Almanac, Uncle Tupelo, and the solo work of Old 97s' Murry Hammond," said Pop Matters. And NPR called Meeks' music "free of artifice" and said that his songs "sound effortless."

"Old Blood" was recorded over the course of two years at Stereo Disguise Recording Laboratory with Brad Lee (The Album Leaf, Mr. Tube, Black Heart Procession, Three Mile Pilot). Without much cash for studio time, Meeks recorded during off hours, down time and any free hour that Lee could spare.

The track listing for Old Blood is:

1. Bay Moon
2. I'm Alone, I Am Lonely
3. Been Down By Love
4. Oh My Sweet Darlin'
5. I Don't Even Want To Think Of You
6. I See Your Lips
7. Jeff's Lament
8. Baby You Know It's True
9. Long Gone Home
10. On the Road (Not Again)

Tour dates include:

• May 20 / Long Beach, CA / Prospector
• May 21 / San Diego, CA / Casbah
• June 5 / Pioneertown, CA / Pappy and Harriet's
• June 6 / Los Angeles, CA / The Grand Ole Echo

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