Moreland makes national TV debut tonight
The show airs at 11:35 p.m. eastern on CBS.
Moreland's current album, "High On Tulsa Heat," was released last April to much praise.
Upcoming Moreland tour dates are:
Feb. 18 The Kessler @ Dallas, TX
Feb. 19 Cactus Cafe @ Austin, TX
Feb. 20 Jack's Bar @ San Antonio, TX
Feb. 22 Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
Feb. 23 The Troubadour @ Los Angeles, CA
Feb. 25 Tap It Brewing @ San Luis Obispo, CA
Feb. 26 Noise Pop 2016 @ San Francisco, CA
Feb. 28 Doug Fir @ Portland, OR
March 1 Tractor Tavern @ Seattle, WA
March 2 Main Street Studios @ Walla Walla, WA
March 4 The State Room @ Salt Lake City, UT
March 6 Daniels Hall @ Denver, CO
March 8 Barleycorn's @ Wichita, KS
March 10 Peacemaker Music Series @ Fort Smith, AR
April 1 George's Majestic Lounge @ Fayetteville, AR **
April 2 The Castle Theatre @ Bloomington, IN **
April 3 Codfish Hollow Barnstormers @ Maquoketa, IA **
April 5 Orpheum Theater @ Sioux Falls, SD **
April 6 Majestic Theater @ Madison, WI **
April 7 Eccentric Cafe @ Kalamazoo, MI **
April 8 Beachland Ballroom @ Cleveland, OH **
April 9 The Adelphia (at the Gallery) @ Marietta, OH **
April 10 @ Fed Live @ Harrisburg, PA **
April 12 Skully's Music Diner @ Columbus, OH **
April 13-14 Off Broadway @ St. Louis, MO **
June 2-5 Nelsonville Music Festival @ Nelsonville, OH
June 9-12 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival @ Manchester, TN
** With Lucero
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John Moreland oftentimes gets lumped into the Americana genre, probably because he doesn't really fit anyplace else. Although he's from Longview, Texas, he's recorded for the alternative label 4AD in the past. That's a British imprint better known for alternative acts, like Cocteau Twins and The Pixies. Moreland's music isn't anything like those. Then again, he's not exactly all that country – traditional or otherwise -- either.
With that said, the title ...
John Moreland's plain, unpretentious title indicates more of the same, but those of you (most of you most likely) expecting another batch of great, but deeply sad songs may find a few surprises on "LP 5." Part of this small shift may be that it marks the first time he's worked with an outside producer, in this case, Matt Pence (Jason Isbell, The Breeders, Sarah Jaffe). Also, his recent marriage likely plays into it too. It also moves away from his previous stripped- down work, ...
John Moreland sings songs about love, mostly desperate love - like the variety sung of during The Band-esque "Love is Not an Answer" - on "Big Bad Luv." Via the latter, he confesses, "I don't need an answer/I need you." Yes, he wants love, but he needs connection.
Moreland's sound is more roots rock than traditional country, but it's nevertheless an appealing sonic stew. His backing band sounds a little The Grateful Dead-y during the rolling ...
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