WARREN HAYNES to Release Solo Studio Album 'Ashes and Dust'

Tue May 19 11:00:09 CDT 2015

WARREN HAYNES
To Release Solo Studio Album ‘Ashes and Dust’ featuring Railroad Earth on July 24, 2015

Premieres New Song “Spots of Time” Today on Consequence of Sound

Front and Center Episode Airing Throughout The Summer on Local Public Television Stations

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(NEW YORK, NY – MAY 19, 2015)– GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist-songwriter and revered guitarist Warren Haynes will release a new solo studio album featuring Railroad Earth entitled Ashes and Dust on July 24, 2015 via Concord Records. The album, only the third that Haynes has ever released under his own name, is one of his most gorgeous, musically rich and personal albums to date, shining an entirely new light on Haynes’ enduring creative spirit. Immediately and clearly different from his usual style, the album encompasses beautiful acoustic arrangements, a rootsy/Americana soundscape, folk-based songwriting and soulful, honeyed vocals. It also showcases new dimensions of Haynes as a guitarist, seeing him dive deeper into acoustic guitar and playing more slide guitar than he has played in a long time. PRESS HERE<http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/05/warren-haynes-teams-with-railroad-earth-for-new-album-shares-spots-of-time-listen/> to listen to album track “Spots of Time,” which has premiered on Consequence of Sound.

Beginning in June, Haynes’ Front and Center episode, featuring Railroad Earth, will be airing throughout the summer on local Public Television stations. PRESS HERE<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9zfZRxP-Zg> to watch “Is It Me Or You” from the special and PRESS HERE<http://www.frontandcenter.com/warren-haynes/> to check local listings for air dates.

While many of the songs on Ashes and Dust are brand new, Haynes wrote some of the tunes 20 or 30 years ago. “I’ve been writing songs all my life from a more folky, singer-songwriter, even Celtic direction,” Haynes says. “For a while, I’ve been compiling songs that didn’t necessarily fit in with Gov’t Mule or the Allman Brothers or even my last solo album. So this record was really a chance to bring a lot of that music to fruition. It’s really given me the opportunity to take a lot of songs I love, that didn’t have a home, and build a home for them.” When he finally decided that this new project could be the right home for these songs, he brought in the New Jersey-based Americana band Railroad Earth as collaborators (including co-writing the song 'Word on the Wind' with Railroad Earth’s Todd Sheaffer), whose world-class musicianship allowed Haynes’ vision to flourish. “We’ve known each other casually for several years, and then at Del-Fest a few years ago, we winged a few songs together and it went really well. A little later, when I was opening the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, they joined me for part of the set. We did that with a little more rehearsal, more preparation, and it was a great experience. At that point, I started thinking that maybe I should make my next record with these guys.”

Also bringing their talents to Ashes and Dust are the incandescent Grace Potter, who joins Haynes for the only duet on the album on “Gold Dust Woman,” and GRAMMY- Award winning singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin and famed harmonica player Mickey Raphael who each make an appearance on “Wanderlust.” Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge and percussionist Marc Quinones play on “Spots of Time,” a song written by Haynes and Phil Lesh from the Grateful Dead. Allman Brothers Band had been playing it on stage in recent years but never had a chance to record it before retiring, so Haynes found it fitting to finally document it in the studio.

Long recognized as a prolific musician and a cornerstone of the American music landscape, Haynes has brought his virtuosic artistry to three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – leading to thousands of unforgettable performances and millions of album and track sales. Despite all of the ground that Haynes has covered on his musical journey, he makes it known on Ashes & Dust that he still has many more miles to explore. Tour dates to be announced soon.

Ashes and Dust Tracklisting:
1.       Is It Me Or You
2.       Coal Tattoo
3.       Blue Maiden’s Tale
4.       Company Man
5.       New Year’s Eve
6.       Stranded In Self-Pity
7.       Glory Road
8.       Gold Dust Woman featuring Grace Potter
9.       Beat Down The Dust
10.   Wanderlust
11.   Spots Of Time
12.   Hallelujah Boulevard
13.   Word On The Wind

Deluxe Edition (bonus CD):
1. Company Man (demo)
2. New Year’s Eve (demo)
3. Glory Road (demo)
4. Wanderlust (demo)
5. Hallelujah Boulevard (live from 12/28/2006)

PRESS HERE<http://www.warrenhaynes.net/> to pre-order Ashes and Dust

WARREN HAYNES:
http://www.warrenhaynes.net/
https://www.facebook.com/warrenhaynes //<https://www.facebook.com/warrenhaynes%20/> https://twitter.com/thewarrenhaynes

RAILROAD EARTH:
http://www.railroadearth.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RailroadEarth //<https://www.facebook.com/RailroadEarth%20/> https://twitter.com/RailroadEarth

For more information on Warren Haynes, please contact:
Press Here
Carleen Donovan carleen at pressherepublicity.com<mailto:carleen at pressherepublicity.com>
Carla Senft carla at pressherepublicity.com<mailto:carla at pressherepublicity.com>
212.246.2640

For more information on Railroad Earth, please contact:
Good Cop Public Relations
Perry Serpa perry at goodcoppr.com<mailto:perry at goodcoppr.com>
917.660.4137

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