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Harlem River Blues featured in Esquire and Relix

intern — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:37:19 +0000

Justin’s upcoming album Harlem River Blues is featured in the September 2010 issues of Esquire and Relix magazines. Be sure to check them out!

Check out Justin’s new widget!

intern — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:58:08 +0000

Be sure to check out the new widget located on the side bar under the Music Player for a free download track from “Harlem River Blues,” due out September 14, 2010.

This weekend’s shows cancelled.

traci — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:26:39 +0000

Unfortunately Justin’s shows this coming weekend will be cancelled. He injured his hand this past weekend and has 19 stitches and there’s no way he can play guitar. We apologize for any inconveniences. We’re working on rescheduling the Iron Horse show for late August and hope to make an announcement on that soon.

Harlem River Blues to be released on September 14th

traci — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:14:12 +0000

Harlem River Blues, Justin Townes Earle’s much-anticipated new record, hits stores September 14

“He’s fully absorbed his genetic and cultural heritage and draws upon both with great skill and dimension… and utterly distinctive voice that takes what’s come before and artfully moves it forward with the power of a certain steel-driving man.” – LA Times

Chicago, IL – June 24, 2010 – Bloodshot Records is pleased to announce the impending release of Harlem River Blues, the third full-length from Justin Townes Earle. The record, in stores September 14, is the much-anticipated follow-up to 2009’s Midnight at the Movies.

Woody Guthrie once said, “Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.” On Harlem River Blues, Justin Townes Earle takes that lesson to heart, making a statement without making a wall of sound.

Compared to the much-lauded Midnight at the Movies, Harlem River Blues is more mature and increasingly nuanced, while still embracing the raw voice and clean sound of previous standout tracks like “Mama’s Eyes.” Featuring guest appearances from Jason Isbell, Bryn Davies and Calexico’s Paul Niehaus, it’s rockin’ and reelin’ at times, sweet and slow at others – and it’s great. Like good fried chicken, a well-cut suit and a hand made guitar, there’s heaven to be found in the beautifully crafted simpler things.

Sporting some of those well-cut suits, Justin Townes Earle spent 2009 pounding the proverbial pavement, touring constantly and wowing audiences worldwide. That hard working earnestness has paid off, to say the least. Justin won the Best New and Emerging Artist at the 2009 Americana Music Awards. Midnight at the Movies was named one of the best records of last year by Amazon, got four stars in Rolling Stone and found a sweet spot in the blackened hearts of fans and critics alike. GQ magazine named him one of the 25 best dressed men in the world in 2010. He also appeared on HBO’s Treme with his dad, troubadour Steve Earle, on whose Grammy Award winning Townes record Justin also guests.

As versed in Mance Lipscomb as he is in M. Ward and sporting Marc Jacobs suspenders, Justin Townes Earle is a man beyond eras. With Harlem River Blues, a record that’s perfect for late Indian summer nights on either the front porch or fire escape, Justin’s found yet another way to be a timeless original.

Justin plays at Barking Irons

intern — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:09:14 +0000

http://www.barkingironsthecollect.com/justintownesearle/

Video of Justin Covering Bruce Springsteen

intern — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:21:18 +0000

Justin Covering Bruce Springsteen

Live performance from the IFC Crossroads House in Austin at SXSW

intern — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:23:26 +0000

Justin Townes Earle at SXSW

Justin Plays On Upcoming John Prine Tribute Record

intern — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:17:43 +0000

Justin is honored to announce that he contributed “Far From Me” to Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, an album celebrating Prine’s rich and influential catalog, which will be released by Oh Boy Records on June 22nd. Oh Boy will begin a pre-sale on April 27th at www.musicfansdirect.com.

Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows Track List & Sequence
01) Justin Vernon of Bon Iver – “Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)”
02) Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band – “Wedding Day In Funeralville”
03) My Morning Jacket – “All The Best”
04) Josh Ritter – “Mexican Home”
05) Lambchop – “Six O’Clock News”
06) Justin Townes Earle – “Far From Me”
07) The Avett Brothers – “Spanish Pipedream
08) Old Crow Medicine Show – “Angel From Montgomery”
09) Sara Watkins – “The Late John Garfield Blues”
10) Drive-By Truckers – “Daddy’s Little Pumpkin”
11) Deer Tick featuring Liz Isenberg – “Unwed Fathers”
12) Those Darlins – “Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian”

JTE Live Review of the Turf Club in Minnesota

intern — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:42:17 +0000

Check out this awesome review of Justin’s recent show at the Turf Club.

http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2010/02/justin_townes_e.php#

Tonight’s show in Telluride is cancelled

traci — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:05:16 +0000

Sorry folks put it’s not looking safe for JTE and the band to travel over the Vail Pass today so tonight’s show in Telluride is cancelled.