Folk-pop troubadour Rob Townsend will release his debut solo album How To (make an album in 14 days) on September 9. The album features uptempo cuts "Skinny Boys" and "I'd Rather" which showcase infectious melodies, bouncing bass lines, and mood-lifting horns. Percussive guitar riffs blend with bluesy piano on "Wherever You Go" and "Clatskanie" to spotlight Rob's scintillating croon. He previously shared jangly pop ballad "Time To Turn The Heat On" and today he reveals soulful single "Wherever You Go" which premiered with Elmore Magazine. Reveals Soulful 2nd Single "Wherever You Go" w. Elmore Magazine
Since his days at the helm of Americana band The Belleville Outfit, nominated for "Best New" and "Emerging" Artist at the Americana Music Association in 2009, Rob Townsend's life journey has been transformative. After coming out as gay at age 19, Rob's move from Austin to NYC helped him to embrace a new found creative clarity. In a recent interview with NPR
Weekend Edition he shared, "even things as simple as, like, spending time at night in venues where there might be DJs playing - I was like, oh, my gosh, this is great. Why don't I incorporate this into what I'm doing?"
Rob has performed on stages, large & small, across the country with The Belleville Outfit including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and more. He is gracing NYC fans with more opportunities to experience his new collection of songs live at
Rockwood Music Hall on
October 1. Stay tuned for more news and opportunities coming soon!
Photo Credit: Jane Gaspar
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