Jade Bird Premieres SOMETHING AMERICAN Documentary Something Today + Adds Shows with Brandi Carlile

Glassnote Records in association with UROK Management presents Something American-the new mini-documentary from rising singer and songwriter Jade Bird. The Austin Roa-directed (Robert DeLong, Oberhofer) documentary follows Jade on tour from Austin, TX to Indio, California this past April, supporting her 2017 debut EP of the same name. The footage takes a look behind the scenes and shines a light on Jade's personality, while showcasing live performances and life on the road.

Of the film, Jade explains "Usually the hardest part of a journey is the beginning, but I have felt so lucky to meet so many people on this trip, who love music just as much as I do. Thanks to Austin Roa, you guys can join me in my fits of accents, new discoveries and of course hilarious put-together-in-the-dark outfit decisions. Here's Somewhere American-the video diary." Watch here: http://smarturl.it/SomewhereAmerican.

Additionally, Jade has confirmed new shows with Brandi Carlile this August. The dates lead into Jade's first official headlining tour this fall, which will include stops at Los Angeles'Troubadour, New York City's Bowery Ballroom, Chicago's Lincoln Hall and more. See below for details.

Jade continues to receive widespread critical acclaim for the Something American EP, as well as her latest single "Lottery," and song "Furious."

"With multifaceted potential, there's no telling

where this Bird will land."-NPR's Morning Edition

"...an English songwriter with a country-rock streak and a furious
rasp when she gets riled..."-The New York Times

"Jade Bird is serious about being a feminist role model"-Refinery29

"Bird sings wistfully, connecting romantic ideals

to the ethos of the American dream."-Billboard

"Bird prides herself on being a strong female artist and inspiring young women.
This feminist attitude has always come out naturally through her quick-witted lyrics
and powerful stage presence."-Dujour

Born in Hexham, U.K., Jade's early life was spent mainly in flight as an "army brat." One of life's few constants proved to be the influence of strong working women. At first via her mother and grandmother, who largely raised her, but later the female role models within the musical subcultures Jade become obsessed with: from empowering country heroines like Loretta Lynn to iconic alternative songwriters like Patti Smith; Alanis Morisette's Jagged Little Pill was a similar early touchstone. Jade spoke with Noisey about the influence of these and other women on her music.

JADE BIRD LIVE

August 21-San Luis Obispo, CA-Fremont Theatre*

August 22-Saratoga, CA-Mountain Winery*

August 24-Jacksonville, OR-Britt Festival Fairgrounds*

August 25-Bend, OR-Les Schwab Amphitheater*

August 31-Portland, OR-Doug Fir Lounge

August 31-September 2-Seattle, WA-Bumbershoot Festival

September 1-Vancouver, BC-Biltmore Cabaret

September 6-San Francisco, CA-The Chapel

September 7-West Hollywood, CA-Troubadour

September 8-San Diego, CA-Casbah

September 9-Phoenix, AZ-Valley Bar

September 12-Salt Lake City, UT-Kilby Court

September 14-16-Denver, CO-Grandoozy

September 18-Dallas, TX-Club Dada

September 19-Austin, TX-Antone's Nightclub

September 20-Houston, TX-White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)

September 22-23-Franklin, TN-Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

September 26-New York, NY-Bowery Ballroom

September 27-Boston, MA-Brighton Music Hall

September 28-Washington, DC-Rock & Roll Hotel

September 29-Philadelphia, PA-The Foundry at The Fillmore

October 2-Toronto, ON-The Horseshoe Tavern

October 6-Minneapolis, MN-Fine Line Music Café

October 7-Chicago, IL-Lincoln Hall

*with Brandi Carlile

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