Friday, March 7, 2008

CAMERON MCGILL RELEASES NEW ALBUM, NEW TOUR, AND EXCLUSIVE FREE DOWNLOADS

Chicago, IL – Cameron McGill will release his latest album, Warm Songs for Cold Shoulders, later this Spring. Starting tomorrow, listeners who visit www.myspace.com/cameronmcgill will be able to download one new track from the album each day for the next 6 days. A series of videos will accompany the release of the new album. The first,“Minor Suite”, directed by Ben Batemen and Brian May, is available now at www.myspace.com/cameronmcgill. Those attending SXSW will have several opportunities to see McGill, including the HotFreaks Blog Party (w/ Jens Lekman, Jason Collett, Peter Moren, and more) at Mohawk on Friday March 14th at 2:30pm. Heading to and from Austin, McGill will be playing the following dates:3/8 Hideout– Chicago IL3/10 Off Broadway – St. Louis, MO3/11 The Continental – Tulsa, OK3/12 The Chat Room Pub – Ft. Worth, TX3/13 Nuno’s – Austin, TX3/14 Mohawk, Hot Freaks! SXSW Party – Austin, TX3/16 Notsuoh –Houston, TX3/17 Circle Bar – New Orleans, LA3/19 Radio Radio – Indianapolis, IN3/20 High Dive – Champaign, IL3/21 Beat Kitchen – Chicago, IL3/22 Halfass – Ann Arbor, MIAbout Cameron McGillA veteran performer, McGill has spent years delivering his dark and sophisticated folk songs, in the vein of Nick Cave, Warren Zevon, and Neil Young. A prolific songwriter, McGill has independently released three albums: “Stories of The Knife and The Back”(2004), “Street Ballads & Murderesques”(2006), and “Hold On Beauty” (2008). Through consistent touring and profile festivals (Lollapalooza, Monolith, CMJ, SXSW), McGill has built a fervent collective of fans. More information at http://www.cameronmcgill.com/ or www.myspace.com/cameronmcgill.

For more information contact Josh Baker at 317.331.6644 or email at jb@monolithfestival.com

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