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RICKIE LEE JONES Announces Additional U.S. Shows

DATE:        AUGUST 1, 2019
 
FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER
 
 
RICKIE LEE JONES
ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SHOWS IN SUPPORT
OF ‘KICKS’ ALBUM
 
U.S. SHOWS KICK OFF IN OCTOBER
EUROPEAN DATES TO FOLLOW
 
 
Photo credit: Nicole L. Galinson
 
 

Following recent U.S. dates which wrapped July 20 in Los Angeles, singer, songwriter and musician RICKIE LEE JONES is planning another run of shows before she heads to Europe for shows in the fall. The latest shows kick off October 7 in Asheville, NC and wrap October 23 in Minnesota. The European tour launches October 27 with a festival appearance at the Bluesfest at O2 Arena in LondonRICKIE LEE’s tour dates follow the release of KICKS, her newest collection of songs from the great American songbook, which was released in June.

 
Check out a live clip of “Nagasaki,” the second single from KICKS. For her version of the song–which was first performed by the Ipana Troubadours in 1928 and was most famously recorded by the Benny Goodman Quartet in 1952–JONES gives the track a traditional jazz offering of tight three-part harmonies.

 

Here’s some early critical feedback from RICKIE LEE JONES’ recent live shows:
 
“…a joyously wondrous evening with one of America’s greatest living singer-songwriters…Jones enchanted an audience with a repertoire that was remarkably diverse in sound and style…Jones consistently made magic with her three-piece band.”

–Peter Blackstock, AUSTIN 360, 6-23-19

 
“Rickie Lee Jones shows Marina Del Rey the live jazzy style that made her famous…on a clear summer night, Jones played a range of jazzy bebop style tunes and kept the crowd enthralled with a voice that is still as youthful as when she recorded the 1979 hit ‘Chuck E’s In Love.’ She’s spunky and funky and fun.”
–Donna Balancia, CALIFORNIA ROCKER, 7-20-19
 
On KICKS RICKIE LEE JONES spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of these songs. JONES is that rare musician who has transcended the singer/songwriter mantle by incorporating different radio genres from the get-go and she continues that tradition on the forthcoming album. It is fitting that one of the American treasures of songwriters should be comfortable with this diverse collection of the great songwriters of the 20th century. KICKS was created entirely in New Orleans, using local musicians,mixers and studios. Produced by RICKIE LEE JONES with her bandmate, vibraphonist Mike Dillionit features 10 songs of a highly infectious nature.
 
RICKIE LEE JONES’ tour dates are as follows:
 
DATE
LOCATION
VENUE
 
THU
8/15
North Stonington, CT
Jonathan Edwards Winery
 
FRI
8/16
Boston, MA
City Winery Boston
 
SAT
8/17
Riverhead, NY
Suffolk Theater
 
 
MON
10/7
Asheville, NC
Asheville Music Hall
 
WED
10/9
Annapolis, MD
Ramshead
 
THU
10/10
Salisbury, MA
Blue Ocean Performing Arts Center
SAT
10/12
Ithaca, NY
Hangar Theatre
 
SUN
10/13
Norfolk, CT
Infinity Hall
 
TUE
10/15
Newark, NJ
Victoria Theatre
 
WED
10/16
Fairfield, CT
Stage 1
 
FRI
10/18
Detroit, MI
Magic Bag
 
SAT
10/19
Cincinnati, OH
Ludlow Garage
 
SUN
10/20
Chicago, IL
Old Town School of Folk
 
WED
10/23
Minneapolis, MN
Cedar Cultural Center
 

 
For more information on RICKIE LEE JONES, visit:
 
 
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RICKIE LEE JONES Releases Video For “Nagasaki,” From Her ‘Kicks’ Album Out Today

DATE:        JUNE 7, 2019
 
FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER
 
 
RICKIE LEE JONES
RELEASES VIDEO FOR
“NAGASAKI,”
THE SECOND TRACK FROM HER
‘KICKS’ ALBUM
OUT TODAY (JUNE 7)
 
U.S. TOUR DATES IN PROGRESS NOW
 

With her new album KICKS out today (June 7), singer, songwriter and musician RICKIE LEE JONES has released a video for “Nagasaki,” the album’s second single. For her version of the song–which was first performed by the Ipana Troubadours in 1928 and was most famously recorded by the Benny Goodman Quartet in 1952–JONES gives the track a traditional jazz offering of tight three-part harmonies.
 

For the clip, RICKIE LEE teamed with award-winning animator/film maker Ben Clarkson to create an anime clip with cameos from Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un plus the superhero on the KICKS album cover who defeats the monsters and saves the world. Watch the “Nagasaki” video here.

 
KICKS spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz,presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of these songs. JONES is that rare musician who has transcended the singer/songwriter mantle by incorporating different radio genres from the get-go and she continues that tradition on the forthcoming album. It is fitting that one of the American treasures of songwriters should be comfortable with this diverse collection of the great songwriters of the 20th century. KICKS was created entirely in New Orleans,using local musicians,mixers and studios. Produced by RICKIE LEE JONES with her band-mate,vibraphonist Mike Dillionit features 10 songs of a highly infectious nature.
 
Here’s some early critical feedback for KICKS:
 
The album, “seems to sit more snugly alongside Jones’ own material,” says GLIDE MAGAZINE in their review. “Rarely has a singer-songwriter inhabited other people’s work so completely, but Jones proves herself, again, as one of the most inventive and imaginative interpreters operating today – it’s to her credit that she can, as ever, make 70s radio mainstays make perfect sense alongside jazz jewels from the 40s. These supposedly disparate threads are tied up in an Americana wash of guitars, vibes, and pedal steel…Kicks succeeds in introducing fresh perspectives to songs that are decades old, some of them well-worn, some of them hidden gems…Alongside co-producer and vibraphonist Mike Dillion, she has crafted an album that feels of a piece: warm, welcoming, and infectious, sitting comfortably in her catalog.”
 
COACHELLA VALLEY WEEKLY says, “Even when she’s covering songs by Rock N’ Roll stalwarts, she manages to subvert expectations. Tackling tracks by America, Steve Miller Band and Elton John…Rickie Lee doesn’t really interpret other people’s songs, she re-interprets, recalibrates and reconfigures music that speaks to her, rendering it a deeply felt and personal experience. That’s her gift. This album mirrors the musical education she began with her father, effortlessly blending genres and blurring boundaries. 40 years on, she remains a sui generis talent, who isn’t afraid to color outside the lines.”
 
 
 
The album cover, by artist Peregrine Honigis a super-hero woman in boxing gloves. Sound like anyone we know? RICKIE LEE JONES, superhero, with a super weapon smile! “In times like these,”Miss Jones smiles,a smile can be subversive. Here is Rickie Lee‘s musical smile.”
 

Miss Jones’ own label, OSOD (other side of desire), released KICKS with Thirty Tigers distributing. The album is available here, along with a variety of official KICKS merchandise including t-shirts, posters, totes and other items. In addition, fans can pre-order the album via traditional sites: All Retail; Spotify; iTunes, Apple and Amazon; all pre-orders receive the “Lonely People” instant grat track with the purchase of the pre-release of the album.

 
The KICKS track listing is as follows:

  1. “Bad Company” (Bad Company, 1974)
  2. “My Fathers Gun” (Elton John, 1970)
  3. “Lonely People” (America, 1974)
  4. “Houston” (Sanford Clark, 1964; made famous by Dean Martin, 1965)
  5. “You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You” (Russ Morgan, 1944; made famous by Dean Martin, 1960/1964)
  6. “Nagasaki” (Ipana Troubadours, 1928; most famous by Benny Goodman Quartet, 1952)
  7. “Mack The Knife” (Louis Armstrong, 1956; made famous by Bobby Darin, 1958)
  8. “Quicksilver Girl” (Steve Miller Band, 1968)
  9. “End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis, 1962)
  10. “Cry” (Ruth Casey, 1951; made famous by Johnnie Ray and the Four Lads, 1951)

In support of the album, RICKIE LEE JONES will perform a run of U.S. dates. Her initial 2019 tour dates are as follows:
 

DATE
CITY
VENUE
Fri-Sun
6/7-6/9
Park City, UT
The Egyptian Theatre
Tue-Wed
6/11 & 6/12
Seattle, WA
The Triple Door
Fri
6/14
Boulder, CO
Boulder Theater
Sat
6/15
Fort Collins, CO
The Armory
Sun
6/16
Kansas City, KS
Crossroads
Tue
6/18
Atlanta, GA
The City Winery
Wed
6/19
Nashville, TN
The City Winery
Fri
6/21
Dallas, TX
The Kessler
Sat
6/22
Austin, TX
The 04 Center
Sun
6/23
Houston, TX
The Heights
Tue
6/25
Albuquerque, NM
KiMo Theater
Wed
6/26
Phoenix, AZ
MIM
Thu
6/27
San Diego, CA
San Diego State Fair
Thu
7/18
Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Fri
7/19
Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Sat
7/20
Marina Del Rey, CA
Summer Series
 
 

For more information on
RICKIE LEE JONES, visit:

 
 
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RICKIE LEE JONES Debuts “Lonely People” Video; First Track From Upcoming ‘Kicks’ Album Due June 7

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
DATE:        MAY 15, 2019

 

 
FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER
 
 
RICKIE LEE JONES
DEBUTS
“LONELY PEOPLE” VIDEO
 
TRACK IS THE FIRST FROM HER
UPCOMING ‘KICKS’ ALBUM
DUE OUT JUNE 7
 
U.S. TOUR DATES LAUNCH JUNE 1
IN NEW ORLEANS
 
Rickie Lee Jones - Lonely People
Rickie Lee Jones – Lonely People

 

With the first single from her forthcoming album KICKS already spinning at radio, RICKIE LEE JONES has now released a video for her unique interpretation of the 1970s America hit “Lonely People.” The singer, songwriter and musician directed the video–filmed in her adopted hometown of New Orleans–in which she presents various incarnations of herself in an array of costumes amid multiple backdrops.
 
“The video for ‘Lonely People’ reflects the humor and strength of a singer who entered the fun house through the 1979 superstar door and came out 40 years later with a far less serious view of Rickie Lee,” she explains.
 
With the clip, she says, everyone needs to “make peace with the past incarnations of yourself. Don’t live ashamed of who you were…celebrate who you are. That is me now. That is Kicks. The subversive smile in a time when anger is the mantra of the masses.”
 

RICKIE LEE JONES on the set of the video for Lonely People.”
 
KICKS, due out June 7, album spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of these songs. JONES’ is that rare musician who has transcended the singer/songwriter mantle by incorporating different radio genres from the get-go and she continues that tradition on the forthcoming album. It is fitting that one of the American treasures of songwriters should be comfortable with this diverse collection of the great songwriters of the 20th century.
 
In an interview last week with BILLBOARDwhich noted that “Rickie Lee Jones is a master of taking apart popular songs to see how they tick”–RICKIE LEE talked about the inception of the album. “Those threads exist in my mind side-by-side,’ she tells Billboard about the unlikely connection between genres and decades on Kicks. ‘I heard those songs at [the same] time in my life, and they’re all planted in the same garden.'”
 
At radio, “Lonely People” is already garnering cross-country airplay with adds at KFMG–Des Moines, IA; KNBA–Anchorage, AK; KRCL–Salt Lake City, UT; KSUT–Durango, CO; KTBG–Kansas City, MO; WHRV–Norfolk, VA; WKZE–Red Hook NY; WUKY–Lexington, KY; WYCE–Grand Rapids, MI; WSGE–Dallas, NC ( Charlotte); WCLX–Burlington, VT; and WMVY–Martha’s Vineyard, MA; and spins from KCSN–Los Angeles, CA; KRCB–Santa Rosa, CA; KRCL–Salt Lake City, UT; KUSH–Cushing, OK; KVMR–Nevada City CA; KXCI–Tucson, AZ; WDST–Woodstock NY; WFPK–Louisville, KY; WHRV–Norfolk, VA; WOUB–Athens, OH; WPYA–Birmingham, AL; WQKL–Ann Arbor, MI; WUKY–Lexington KY; WYEP–Pittsburgh, PA; and Americana Boogie Radio (internet station).
 
KICKS was created entirely in New Orleans, using local musicians, mixers and studios. Produced by RICKIE LEE JONES with her band-mate, vibraphonist Mike Dillion, it features 10 songs of a highly infectious nature. Check out “Nagasaki,” her traditional jazz offering of tight three-part harmonies, and “Bad Company,” where JONES cuts loose on electric guitar.
 
The album cover, by artist Peregrine Honigis a super-hero woman in boxing gloves. Sound like anyone we know? RICKIE LEE JONES, superhero, with a super weapon smile! “In times like these, “Miss Jones smiles,a smile can be subversive. Here is Rickie Lee‘s musical smile.”
 
Miss Jones’ own label, OSOD (other side of desire), will release KICKS with Thirty Tigers distributing. A pre-order of the self-released album is available here, along with a variety of official KICKS merchandise including t-shirts, posters, totes and other items. In addition, fans can pre-order the album via traditional sites: All Retail; Spotify; iTunes, Apple and Amazon; all pre-orders receive the “Lonely People” instant grat track with the purchase of the pre-release of the album.
 
The KICKS track listing is as follows:
  1. “Bad Company” (Bad Company, 1974)
  2. “My Fathers Gun” (Elton John, 1970)
  3. “Lonely People” (America, 1974)
  4. “Houston” (Sanford Clark, 1964; made famous by Dean Martin, 1965)
  5. “You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You” (Russ Morgan, 1944; made famous by Dean Martin, 1960/1964)
  6. “Nagasaki” (Ipana Troubadours, 1928; most famous by Benny Goodman Quartet, 1952)
  7. “Mack The Knife” (Louis Armstrong, 1956; made famous by Bobby Darin, 1958)
  8. “Quicksilver Girl” (Steve Miller Band, 1968)
  9. “End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis, 1962)
  10. “Cry” (Ruth Casey, 1951; made famous by Johnnie Ray and the Four Lads, 1951)
 
In support of the album, RICKIE LEE JONES will perform two shows in Japan before a run of U.S. dates. Her initial 2019 tour dates are as follows:
 
DATE
 
CITY
VENUE
Thu
5/16
Osaka, JPN
NHK Hall
Fri
5/17
Tokyo, JPN
Orchard Hall
Sat
6/1
New Orleans, LA
Tipitina’s
Fri-Sun
6/7-6/9
Park City, UT
The Egyptian Theatre
Tue-Wed
6/11 & 6/12
Seattle, WA
The Triple Door
Fri
6/14
Denver, CO
Venue TBA
Sun
6/16
Kansas City, KS
Crossroads
Tue
6/18
Atlanta, GA
The City Winery
Wed
6/19
Nashville, TN
The City Winery
Fri
6/21
Dallas, TX
The Kessler
Sat
6/22
Austin, TX
The 04 Center
Sun
6/23
Houston, TX
The Heights
Tue
6/25
Albuquerque, NM
KiMo Theater
Wed
6/26
Phoenix, AZ
MIM
Thu
6/27
San Diego, CA
San Diego State Fair
Thu
7/18
Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Fri
7/19
Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Sat
7/20
Marina Del Ray, CA
Summer Series
 
 
 
For more information on RICKIE LEE JONES, visit:
 
 
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“Lonely People,” First Track From RICKIE LEE JONES’ Upcoming Album ‘Kicks,’ At Radio Now


DATE:        APRIL 30, 2019

 
FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER
 
 
“LONELY PEOPLE,”
FIRST TRACK FROM
RICKIE LEE JONES’ UPCOMING ALBUM
‘KICKS,’
AT RADIO NOW
 
PRE-SALES AVAILABLE FOR NEW ALBUM
OUT JUNE 7
 
U.S. DATES KICK OFF JUNE 1
IN NEW ORLEANS
 
 
 
 

In advance of the June 7 release of her forthcoming album KICKSRICKIE LEE JONES has released the first track “Lonely People,” to radio. In its first week out, it has garnered early adds from KTBG–Kansas City, WYCE–Grand Rapids, WKZE–Red Hook NY; and spins from WDST–Woodstock NY; KRCL–Salt Lake City, UT; KRCB–Santa Rosa, CA; WHRV–Norfolk, VA, WUKY–Lexington KY, KUSH–Cushing OK and Americana Boogie Radio (internet station).

 
The insistent song of hope–her unique interpretation of the 70s classic by the group America–is the first release from her newest collection of songs from the great American songbook. JONES’ is that rare musician who has transcended the singer/songwriter mantle by incorporating different radio genres from the get-go and she continues that tradition on the forthcoming album. The album spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of these songs.
 
It is fitting that one of the American treasures of songwriters should be comfortable with this diverse collection of the great songwriters of the 20th century–she is one of them. On KICKS, she brings emotion to sleeper album tracks like “My Fathers Gun”and her tongue-in-cheek humor to songs like “Houston.”
 
KICKS was created entirely in New Orleans,using local musicians,mixers and studios. Produced by RICKIE LEE JONES with her band-mate,vibraphonist Mike Dillionit features 10 songs of a highly infectious nature.Check out Nagasaki,” her traditional jazz offering of tight three-part harmonies, and “Bad Company,” where JONES cuts loose on electric guitar.
 
The album cover, by artist Peregrine Honigis a super-hero woman in boxing gloves. Sound like anyone we know? RICKIE LEE JONES, superhero,with a super weapon smile! “In times like these,”Miss Jones smiles,a smile can be subversive. Here is Rickie Lee‘s musical smile.”
 
Miss Jones’ own label, OSOD (other side of desire), will release KICKS with Thirty Tigers distributing. A pre-order of the self-released album is available here, along with a variety of official KICKS merchandise including t-shirts, posters, totes and other items. In addition, fans can pre-order the album via traditional sites: All Retail; Spotify; iTunes, Apple and Amazonall pre-orders receive the “Lonely People” instant grat track with the purchase of the pre-release of the album.
 
The KICKS track listing is as follows:
  1. “Bad Company” (Bad Company, 1974)
  2. “My Fathers Gun” (Elton John, 1970)
  3. “Lonely People” (America, 1974)
  4. “Houston” (Sanford Clark, 1964; made famous by Dean Martin, 1965)
  5. “You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You” (Russ Morgan, 1944; made famous by Dean Martin, 1960/1964)
  6. “Nagasaki” (Ipana Troubadours, 1928; most famous by Benny Goodman Quartet, 1952)
  7. “Mack The Knife” (Louis Armstrong, 1956; made famous by Bobby Darin, 1958)
  8. “Quicksilver Girl” (Steve Miller Band, 1968)
  9. “End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis, 1962)
  10.  “Cry” (Ruth Casey, 1951; made famous by Johnnie Ray and the Four Lads, 1951)

In support of the album, RICKIE LEE JONES will perform two shows in Japan before a run of U.S. dates. Her initial 2019 tour dates are as follows:

DATE
CITY
VENUE
Thu
5/16
Osaka, JPN
NHK Hall
Fri
5/17
Tokyo, JPN
Orchard Hall
Sat
6/1
New Orleans, LA
Tipitina’s
Fri-Sun
6/7-6/9
Park City, UT
The Egyptian Theatre
Tue-Wed
6/11 & 6/12
Seattle, WA
The Triple Door
Fri
6/14
Denver, CO
Venue TBA
Sun
6/16
Kansas City, KS
Crossroads
Tue
6/18
Atlanta, GA
The City Winery
Wed
6/19
Nashville, TN
The City Winery
Fri
6/21
Dallas, TX
The Kessler
Sat
6/22
Austin, TX
The 04 Center
Sun
6/23
Houston, TX
The Heights
Tue
6/25
Albuquerque, NM
KiMo Theater
Wed
6/26
Phoenix, AZ
MIM
Thu
6/27
San Diego, CA
San Diego State Fair
Thu
7/18
Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Fri
7/19
Berkeley, CA
Freight & Salvage
Sat
7/20
Marina Del Ray, CA
Summer Series
 
 
 
For more information on RICKIE LEE JONES, visit:
 
 
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