Originally from New York, Willy Mason grew up on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts and hearing his music I naturally think of other famous residents of the island like Carly Simon and James Taylor. I’ve been there before and actually visited Carly Simon’s shop which was nice. Anyway – it was Willy’s parents, both folk singers, that brought him to Martha’s Vineyard and I can certainly understand why they were drawn to the island.

“Save Myself” is the latest release by Willy Mason and it’s a great song. Now that Virgin UK has taken him under their wing, I’m sure we’ll be hearing more from this young man. He’s already been playing the festival circuit and last year supported Radiohead, Beth Orton and KT Tunstall.

Watch the video for Willy Mason’s new single, “Save Myself”

*Dates could change! Go to Willy Mason’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

February 20 – Preston, England @ Action Records (free show)
February 21 – Brighton, England @ Resident (free show)
February 22 – London, England @ Sister Ray (free show)
February 28 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord (Noisepop Festival) (18+)
March 14 – New Orleans, LA @ The Parish (w/ Sondre Lerche, 18+)
March 19 – Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse (w/ Sondre Lerche, All Ages)
March 20 – San Diego, CA @ Belly Up (w/ Sondre Lerche, 21+)
March 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey (w/ Sondre Lerche, All Ages)
March 23 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore (w/ Sondre Lerche, All Ages)
March 24 – Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond’s Garage (w/ Sondre Lerche, 21+)
March 25 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge (w/ Sondre Lerche, 21+)
March 26 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile (w/ Sondre Lerche, 21+)
March 29 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room (w/ Sondre Lerche, All Ages)
March 30 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door (w/ Sondre Lerche, 21+)
March 31 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry (w/ Sondre Lerche, 21+)
April 2 – Toronto, ON @ Mod Club (w/ Sondre Lerche, 19+)
April 4 – Philadelphia, PA @ TLA (w/ Sondre Lerche, All Ages)
April 5 – Washington, DC @ Birchmere (w/ Sondre Lerche, All Ages)
April 6 – Boston, MA @ Paradise (w/ Sondre Lerche, 18+)
April 7 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall (w/ Sondre Lerche, 18+)
May 4 – Leicester, England @ Charlotte (16+)
May 5 – Liverpool, England @ Carling Academy (14+)
May 7 – Cardiff, England @ The Point (18+)
May 8 – Oxford, England @ Zodiac (14+)
May 9 – Sheffield, England @ Leadmill (18+)
May 10 – Norwich, England @ Waterfront (14+)
May 11 – Bristol, England @ Trinity (tbc)
May 12 – Nottingham, England @ Rescue Rooms (18+)
May 14 – Leeds, England @ Cockpit (14+)
May 15 – Manchester, England @ Academy 2 (12+)
May 16 – London, England @ Shepherds Bush Empire (14+)
May 18 – Brighton, England @ Pavillion Theatre (18+)
May 19 – Birmingham, England @ Academy 2 (14+)
May 21 – Edinburgh, Scotland @ Liquid Rooms (18+)
May 22 – Northumbria, England @ University (Stage 2) (14+)
May 23 – Glasgow, Scotland @ QMU (14+)
May 24 – Aberdeen, Scotland @ Moshulu (14+)
May 25 – Belfast, Ireland @ Speakeasy (18+)
May 26 – Dublin, Ireland @ Temple Bar Music Centre (18+)
*Dates could change!

Willy Mason’s Official Website
Willy Mason on Myspace

By: Jenny May