2010
The Watson Twins have announced 15 tour dates in the month of August through West Coast and Mid-West United States. The Kentucky-bred ladies will be touring in support of their sophomore album, Talking To You, Talking To Me, released earlier this year on Vanguard Records. Savin’ You is the first video off the album, an intimate look at the women rehearsing their soulful country tune, which premiered on FILTER Magazine’s website on July 6th. Click here to see the video.
After the critical success of their 2006 collaboration with Jenny Lewis on Rabbit Fur Coat, The Watson Twins released Southern Manners (2006 self-released EP) and 2008′s Fire Songs, their full length debut on Vanguard Records. Unlike their two previous releases, the twins began Talking To You, Talking To Me by exploring elements of R&B, Bossa Nova, indie pop and most prominently, classic soul to mix with the soft, mellow feel of their former releases, resulting in a powerfully sung and performed sophomore album.
With a solid backing band to enforce their powerful harmonies, the twins have no hesitation when it comes to touring. Since their collaboration with Jenny Lewis, there have been scant breaks between touring including a six week outing with Joshua Radin, a Noise Pop appearance along with Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros, a SXSW tribute show to Alex Chilton, NPR’s World Café, and a CBS Saturday Show performance. Their live shows are emotional and beautiful, making it hard to miss a single second.
“… The Watsons consult vintage Southern styles for inspiration, incorporating touches of country and plenty of hot-blooded soul.” -SPIN
“Talking to You sounds like an album that is gradually divorcing itself from history and geography, as the Twins learn to build on that West Coast sound to create something unique and personal.” – PITCHFORK
WATCH THE WATSON TWINS NEW VIDEO FOR ‘SAVIN’ YOU’ AT FILTERMAGAZINE.COM:
http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/the_watson_twins_savin_you
WATCH THE WATSON TWINS PERFORM ‘DEVIL IN YOU’ ON THE CBS SATURDAY SHOW: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6383144n
LISTEN TO THE WATSON TWINS PERFORMANCE ON NPR’S WORLD CAFÉ: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124276468
THE WATSON TWINS TOUR DATES
8/03/2010 San Francisco, CA – Café Du Nord
8/05/2010 Portland, OR – Lola’s
8/07/2010 Seattle, WA – The Triple Door
8/08/2010 Spokane, WA –The Seaside
8/10/2010 Salt Lake City, UT – State Room
8/12/2010 Denver, CO – The Walnut Room
8/13/2010 Colorado Springs, CO – The Loft
8/14/2010 Fort Collins, CO – Everyday Joe’s Coffee House
8/16/2010 Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
8/17/2010 Kansas City, MO – Crosstown Station
8/19/2010 Evanston, IL – Space
8/21/2010 Bayfield, WI – Big Top Chautauqua
8/22/2010 Fish Creek, WI – Door Community Auditorium
8/24/2010 Interlochen, MI – Interlochen Center For The Arts
8/25/2010 Grand Rapids, MI – Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
8/27/2010 Ames, IA – Ames City Auditorium
8/28/2010 Fargo, ND – Fargo Theater
8/29/2010 St. Paul, MN – Minnesota State Fair
