Singer songwriter Josiah Leming will release his debut album for Warner Bros Records, COME ON KID, on September 14.
“The music that explodes from the rickety piano is booming and urgent,”MTV.com
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 19, 2010) – Singer songwriter Josiah Leming, whose compelling performances and personal story about living in his car captivated fans in season seven of American Idol will release his debut album for Warner Bros Records, COME ON KID, on September 14. Leming wrote or co-wrote all the tracks on the album and plays guitar and keyboards throughout. Jesse Owen Astin, David Kosten, Martin Terefe and Warren Huart each produced tracks on the album which was recorded in Los Angeles and London. The first single from the album is “Maybe” which goes to radio this month. Leming is “magnetic in person…at once disarming and electrifying”(Los Angeles Times), and fans can look forward to seeing him on the road this summer in an extensive tour that will take him to 25 major markets in the U.S. (see below for itinerary).
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Leming was signed to Warner Bros. Records by Sr. VP of A&R Perry Watts-Russell who has worked with Radiohead, Marc Cohn, and Everclear and who signed Damien Rice, Muse, Secret Machines and others to Warner Bros. Since Idol, Leming toured the US and released two EPs for WBR. Early last summer his mother passed away after a long illness. Afterwards, Leming says, “I took the entire summer to find my footing. Both emotionally and in my career.” After a period of self reflection, he recorded the majority of COME ON KID. http://www.billboard.com/#/news/former-idol-standout-josiah-leming-to-drop-1004105198.story?tag=hpfeed
On COME ON KID, the 21 year old artist’s, songwriting skill and powerfully expressive voice are on full display. The songs on the new album range from encouraging, to reflective to clearly autobiographical. And his performance is more powerful than ever. “Leming does not play piano so much as he assaults it,” wrote MTV.com. “The music that explodes from the rickety piano is booming and urgent, a little unsettling, incredibly raw. Honest. And then there’s his voice, which is startling as much for its clarity as for the reckless way Leming wields it”.
Maybe
To Run
Arctic Outcry Wind
Day and Night
Body and Mind
Silly fly
Joy And Happiness
Song Without a Reason
TOUR DATES:
July 17, Gypsy Den at Gypsy Den, Santa Ana, CA
July 21 Berbati’s Pan, Portland, OR
July 22 Chop Suey , Seattle, WA
July 23 The Seaside, Spokane, WA
July 25 Kilby Court, Salt Lake City, UT
July 27 Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
July 29 Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL
July 31 Wilbert’s Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
August 01 Pike Room The Crofoot, Pontiac, MI
August 02 Birdy’s, Indianapolis, IN
August 03 Club Cafe, Pittsburg, PA
August 05 Rockwood ,New York, NY
August 06 Crossroads, Garwood, NJ
August 08 World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA
August 11 Jammin’ Java, Vienna, VA
August 14 Evening Muse, Charlotte, NC
August 15 The White Mule, Columbia, SC
August 16 WorkPlay Theatre, Birmingham, AL
August 17 3rd and Lindsley, Nashville, TN
August 27 Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA
August 28 Brixton, Redondo Beach, CA
September 06 The Underground, Mesa, AZ
September 08 Marquis Theatre, Denver, CO
September 09 The Avalon Theatre , Salt Lake City, UT
September 11 Boomdango Music Festival Stahali Farms, St. George, UT