Justin Rutlidge


	Justin Rutledge Release: The Early Widows (Album) Date: Sept 27, 2010 - UK Tour: Sept 2010 *Canadian NOW Magazine - “Toronto’s best local singer songwriter”* Critically acclaimed Toronto born singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge returns to the UK with the release of his beautifully produced new album ‘The Early Widows’ released September 27th through Six Shooter Records. Justin will be supporting this release with a collection of live dates in September, 2010. Produced with intense fragility by artist/producer Hawksley Workman, Rutledge’s fourth album is a moving and lyrically meticulous piece of art penned by one of the most progressive songwriters at work today. Shouldering an electric guitar instead of his trademark acoustic, Rutledge infuses the new material with a newfound conviction and drive. Rutledge's musical style is often compared to that of American alt-country singer Ryan Adams. His influences, both of the literary and music worlds, include Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Richard Brautigan and E.E Cummings. While his last album was inspired by the work of author Guy Vanderhaege, Rutledge has turned to The English Patient author and Canadian literary icon Michael Ondaatje, who has not only helped fire up the songwriter’s muse but is expected to incorporate many songs into an upcoming stage production based on his novel ‘Divisidero’. *“These are all songs I wrote with one character in mind,"* Rutledge explains of the project with Ondaatje. *The Early Widows* holds a collection of songs ranging from Country/Folk to Americana and Rock. The album was recorded live utilizing two drummers, Gary Craig and Blake Manning, with Bazil Donovan (Blue Rodeo) on bass, Burke Carroll on pedal steel, David Baxter on electric guitar, and Jesse Zubot on violins. In addition to this stunning ensemble of musicians, the album features the soaring and explosive voices of gospel choir, The Faith Choral. Justin Rutledge’s albums garner impressive amounts of critical acclaim. Between his debut, *No Never Alone* (2005), *The Devil On A Bench In Stanley* *Park* (2006) and third album, *Man Descending* (2008), Rutledge has earned a Juno nomination, a Galaxy Rising Star award, countless yearend critics’ picks, the title of Toronto’s Best Local Songwriter (NOW Magazine), a spot on the 2008 Polaris Prize Long List and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination. Justin feels honoured to have shared the stage with legendary artists such as Blue Rodeo, Dolly Parton, Martha Wainwright and Great Lake Swimmers. JUSTIN RUTLEDGE AND AMELIA CURRAN ANNOUNCE UK TOUR For more details, photo-passes and review tickets please contact EVANSABOVE PR: Sept 21 – BRIGHTON, UK: THE PRINCE ALBERT 48 Trafalgar St, Brighton - Set: 8:00 PM www.wegottickets.com/location/649 Sept 22 - LONDON, UK: The Slaughtered Lamb 34-35 Great Sutton Street, London - Set: 8:00 PM www.theslaughteredlambpub.com/events-music.htm> Sept 23 - NOTTINGHAM, UK: The Maze 257 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, Notts NG1 3FT - Doors 7.30pm http://www.wegottickets.com/location/181 Sept 24 - WINCHESTER, UK: The Railway 3 Saint Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 5AE - Set: 9.30pm Ticket not up on sale yet, will be through ticket web. Sept 27 - SHEFFIELD, UK: The Grapes 80 Trippet Lane, Sheffield - Set: 8:00 PM http://www.wegottickets.com/event/79982 Sept 29 - WAKEFIELD, UK: Henry Boons 130 Westgate, Wakefield - Doors: 7.30pm http://www.wegottickets.com/event/79024 For more information please contact Lizzie at EvansAbove PR on: 020 7613 1100 // 07909 901 322 // Lizzieevan@gmail.com

Justin Rutledge
Release: The Early Widows (Album)
Date: Sept 27, 2010 - UK Tour: Sept 2010

Canadian NOW Magazine - “Toronto’s best local singer songwriter”

Critically acclaimed Toronto born singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge returns to the UK with the release of his beautifully produced new album ‘The Early Widows’ released September 27th through Six Shooter Records.

Justin will be supporting this release with a collection of live dates in September, 2010.

Produced with intense fragility by artist/producer Hawksley Workman, Rutledge’s fourth album is a moving and lyrically meticulous piece of art penned by one of the most progressive songwriters at work today. Shouldering an electric guitar instead of his trademark acoustic, Rutledge infuses the new material with a newfound conviction and drive.

Rutledge's musical style is often compared to that of American alt-country singer Ryan Adams. His influences, both of the literary and music worlds, include Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Richard Brautigan and E.E Cummings.

While his last album was inspired by the work of author Guy Vanderhaege, Rutledge has turned to The English Patient author and Canadian literary icon Michael Ondaatje, who has not only helped fire up the songwriter’s muse but is expected to incorporate many songs into an upcoming stage production based on his novel ‘Divisidero’.

“These are all songs I wrote with one character in mind," Rutledge explains of the project with Ondaatje.

The Early Widows holds a collection of songs ranging from Country/Folk to Americana and Rock. The album was recorded live utilizing two drummers, Gary Craig and Blake Manning, with Bazil Donovan (Blue Rodeo) on bass, Burke Carroll on pedal steel, David Baxter on electric guitar, and Jesse Zubot on violins. In addition to this stunning ensemble of musicians, the album features the soaring and explosive voices of gospel choir, The Faith Choral.

Justin Rutledge’s albums garner impressive amounts of critical acclaim. Between his debut, No Never Alone (2005), The Devil On A Bench In Stanley Park (2006) and third album, Man Descending (2008), Rutledge has earned a Juno nomination, a Galaxy Rising Star award, countless yearend critics’ picks, the title of Toronto’s Best Local Songwriter (NOW Magazine), a spot on the 2008 Polaris Prize Long List and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination.

Justin feels honoured to have shared the stage with legendary artists such as Blue Rodeo, Dolly Parton, Martha Wainwright and Great Lake Swimmers.

JUSTIN RUTLEDGE AND AMELIA CURRAN ANNOUNCE UK TOUR

For more details, photo-passes and review tickets please contact EVANSABOVE PR:

Sept 21 – BRIGHTON, UK: THE PRINCE ALBERT
48 Trafalgar St, Brighton - Set: 8:00 PM
www.wegottickets.com/location/649
Sept 22 - LONDON, UK: The Slaughtered Lamb
34-35 Great Sutton Street, London - Set: 8:00 PM
www.theslaughteredlambpub.com/events-music.htm>

Sept 23 - NOTTINGHAM, UK: The Maze
257 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, Notts NG1 3FT - Doors 7.30pm
http://www.wegottickets.com/location/181

Sept 24 - WINCHESTER, UK: The Railway
3 Saint Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 5AE - Set: 9.30pm
Ticket not up on sale yet, will be through ticket web.
Sept 27 - SHEFFIELD, UK: The Grapes
80 Trippet Lane, Sheffield - Set: 8:00 PM
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/79982
Sept 29 - WAKEFIELD, UK: Henry Boons
130 Westgate, Wakefield - Doors: 7.30pm
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/79024

For more information please contact Lizzie at EvansAbove PR on:
020 7613 1100 // 07909 901 322 // Lizzieevan@gmail.com