Rock/Americana Artist Sherwman Ewing To Release New Album COME AND MEET ME 2/16

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.

'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 toBob 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'.

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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