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Pete Francis (Dispatch) tour dates + watch Shooting Star and the Ambulance video

By bandweblogs on Sep 8, 2008 in New Releases, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: , , , , , ,

Pete Francis

From the stages of sold out arenas to the most intimate club settings, New York City's Pete Francis has been delivering his signature sound to the masses for over a decade.

Known for his sincere, pull-no-punches songwriting and lyrical prowess, the former singer/songwriter of the indie sensation Dispatch is continuing to make waves, this time as a solo artist. Featuring a coolly laid back and thoroughly optimistic musical style, Francis' work is utterly contagious.

Attracting not only fans of his previous work with Dispatch, but new fans along the way, momentum is in Pete Francis' favor. With his latest studio album in stores and a new band at his side, Pete Francis is enjoying a monumental 2008.

Watch "Shooting Star and the Ambulance" video:

'Iron Sea and the Cavalry', released on his own Scrapper Records through Red Eye, contains ten classic Pete Francis tracks. Transforming his passion for art, poetry and music from around the world into tangible songs, 'Iron Sea' showcases Francis staying true to his indie roots. Pushing the boundaries of his own creativity, Pete Francis and the Flyers rip through folk, jam, rock, pop, folk and reggae numbers seamlessly.

Fresh off a national tour supporting Rusted Root, Pete Francis and the Flyers will be hitting the road this fall for headlining dates across the country.

Notable shows include the Bowery Ballroom (NYC) and Middle East Downstairs (Boston), as well as Hotel Utah (San Francisco) and Hotel Café (Los Angeles), marking his first California headlining dates in several years.

Many of the dates will see supporting acts Josh Dion Band and Barefoot Truth.

Backed by the Flyers' musical versatility and tight stage presence, featuring combinations of sax, acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel, drums and bass, the new Pete Francis is the best one yet.

2008 Tour Dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

Sat Aug 23- River Roots Live: Davenport, IA
Thu Aug 28- Outerland: Edgartown, MA
Fri Aug 29- Susquehanna University (Students only): Selinsgrove, PA
Sat Aug 30- Bucknell University (Students only): Lewisburg, PA
Sun Aug 31- KiponaFest @ Riverfront Park: Harrisburg, PA
Sat Sep 6- Bowery Ballroom: New York, NY
Fri Sep 12- Hotel Utah: San Francisco, CA
Sat Sep 13- Hotel Café: Los Angeles, CA
Sun Sep 14- West Beach Music Festival: Santa Barbara, CA
Wed Sep 17- Santa Fe Café: College Park, MD
Thu Sep 18- Jammin Java’: Vienna, VA
Fri Sep 19- Tin Angel: Philadelphia, PA
Sun Sep 21- Westminster School: Simsbury, CT
Tue Sep 23- Mohegan Sun Wolf Den: Uncasville, CT
Wed Sep 24- Fairfield Theatre: Fairfield, CT
Sat Sep 27- Iron Horse Music Hall: Northampton, MA
Sun Sep 28- Middle East: Cambridge, MA
Mon Sep 29- Harry’s Bar & Grille: Bloomsburg, PA
Tue Sep 30- Ottobar: Baltimore, MD
Wed Oct 15- Marlboro College: Marlboro, VT
Thu Oct 16- College of Saint Rose: Albany, NY

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