Rock/Americana Album From Sherman Ewing Draws Comparisons to Van Morrison, R.E.M., John Prine and Others

In an exclusive video premiere and syndicated interview, AXS raves that
Rock/Americana singer Sherman Ewing delivers "a sense of celebration
of the here-and-now" on his February 16th album, 'Come and Meet Me'.
Evoking Van Morrison, R.E.M., John Prine and more, Ewing weaves
together stories of loss, community and finding common ground. At
times cathartic, irreverent, mournful and/or combative, the radio-friendly
collection is already picking up steam, with adds in Williamsburg, VA,
Knoxville, TN, Grand Rapids, MI, Dayton, OH, Boston, MA, Charleston, SC
and more.

A U.S. tour in the works for the spring, with initial shows including:
March 13 Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 New York, NY

(Special guest John "Jojo" Hermann)

March 14 Pearl Street Warehouse Washington, D.C.

(Special guest John "Jojo" Hermann)

March 15 Isis Asheville Asheville, NC
March 16 Open Chord Knoxville, TN
Keep up to date here: https://www.shermanewing.com/shows/

'Come and Meet Me' is a confident statement from an indie rocker who
has earned praise from USA Today, Relix, No Depression, Jambands,
NY-1 TV and elsewhere, generating rave reviews and comparisons to Bob
Dylan and George Harrison, among others. Respected critic Elysa
Gardner, in USA Today, said that Ewing's songs "have a wry lyricism
that suggests a hard-won emotional integrity." His new album, which
ranges from full rock band to spare acoustic folk, was Produced by
Anthony Krizan (Spin Doctors, Lenny Kravitz,) and Mastered by
Grammy-winner Greg Calbi (Paul Simon, Patti Smith).
On the CD's inspiring title track, Ewing channels Morrison in a soulful,
old-school rallying cry about friendship, community and love. On the
witty, propulsive 'Everything is Beautiful', Ewing evokes the 'smart rock'
of R.E.M.'s 'Automatic For The People', and finds joy in life's simplest
pleasures - it's an anthem for the 'everyman'.
More About Sherman Ewing:
For Sherman Ewing, the new album marks the latest chapter in a burgeoning career. His
music conveys a hard-earned maturity and a gritty style that can be traced back to his
native Minnesota, a virtual rock and roll holy land of the Midwest. His sound has also
been seasoned by two decades of experience as a street-wise singer/songwriter in New
York City. Early on, Ewing was influenced by the unrefined, raw style of fellow
Minnesotans The Replacements and Husker Du, as well as by England's punk music
scene, which he experienced while attending an all boys boarding school in the UK.
After prep school, Ewing attended Columbia University in New York City where he first
met John "Jojo" Hermann, known now for Widespread Panic (and Missing Cats).
Sherman's solo career began in 2002 when he teamed up with producer Godfrey
Diamond (Lou Reed, Aerosmith, Billy Squier). Ewing and Diamond's collaborative
chemistry was immediate, resulting in the writing and recording of Ewing's debut CD
"Bluemoon." In 2006, after playing together on and off for 25 years, Sherman Ewing and
Jojo Hermann officially united as the Alt/Blues/Rock duo Missing Cats. The duo has
toured steadily in the years since, building up a loyal following and making notable
appearances, including being invited to play Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam in 2010 with
such legendary musicians as Steve Miller and Greg Allman. In 2011, Sherman Ewing
released his solo rock album, "Single Room Saloon" to widespread acclaim, including
multiple placements in USA Today and elsewhere. The collection included collaborations
with Hermann, Tom Marshall (Phish, Amphibian), and Anthony Krizan (Spin Doctors,)
with very special appearances by Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan) and George Recile (Keith
Richards, Bob Dylan). In 2012, Missing Cats was joined in the studio by Mike Mills (REM),
the North Mississippi All Stars and other special guests, resulting in the release of 'Larry
Brown Amen'. The duo supported the album with an 18-city tour, backed by The North
Mississippi All Stars. Ewing's wrenching album 'Cross My Broken Heart was released in
2015, and as mentioned above, was inspired in part by his experiences during Hurricane
Sandy. Since the 2015 release, Ewing has continued to play dates both solo and with
Jojo Hermann both in the New York area and in select U.S. cities. 2018's 'Come and
Meet Me' firmly establishes Ewing's solo career as one to watch. Ewing's New York story also includes attending Columbia University, working with underprivileged kids at
Covenant House, walking dogs while working overnights at Fountain House (a residence for people with mental illness,) and embracing a spiritual path within his community and among his friends, that continues to guide him forward to this day.

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