David Crosby's New Studio Album 'Croz' Enters Billboard Chart at #36

By: Feb. 10, 2014
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Legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby released Croz, his first solo album of studio material in 20 years, on January 28, 2014 in the U.S. The album, which features 11 new original songs, entered the U.S. Billboard Charts in five separate categories:

  • Top 200 Chart - #36
  • Top Independent Album Chart - #6
  • Top Folk Album Chart - #2
  • Top Internet Sales Chart - #7
  • Top Digital Album Sales Chart - #72

The album has also had International chart success:

  • United Kingdom - #48
  • JPC Chart (German online retailer) - #1
  • Denmark - #19
  • Italy - #36

In support of the release,Crosbyand his touring band are on tour now performing throughout the U.S. AccompanyingCrosbyon the road areJames Raymond (keyboards),Shane Fontayne(guitar),Kevin McCormick(bass),Steve DiStanislao (drums, percussion), andMarcus Eaton(guitar).

"I admit I have been lucky, but this tour is really a high point for me," saysDavid Crosby. "I get to go out and play this record that we have made LIVE: the studio is good but live is even better. I am going to have a blast, and I suspect anyone else who comes to see us will too."David Crosbyhas also released three (3) videos on his youtube channel talking about the tour and album release.https://www.youtube.com/user/thedavidcrosby

Crosbystarted his tour in lateJanuarywith multiple sold out nights atCity Wineryin New York City(1/28, 1/29, 1/31, 2/1). Due to unforeseen circumstances, his sold out shows atThe BarnsatWolf TrapinVienna, VAfrom 2/3 and 2/4 have been rescheduled to 3/16 and 3/25. The two sold outChicago City Wineryshows (2/8-9) have been rescheduled for July 21 and 22. The west coast leg begins later this month with two nights atThe Great American Music HallinSan Francisco(2/20-21), and ends with multiple sold out nights at the TroubadourinLos Angeles(2/23, 24, 25, 27, 28).

Crosbyis a two-timeRock and Roll Hall of Famer, inducted withThe Byrdsand Crosby, Stills & Nash; he is also in theSongwriters Hall of Fame. In addition to his solo work,Crosbystill tours and records withCSN, CSN&Y, and as a duo withNash. He has written booksStand and Be Counted: Making Music, Making History/The Dramatic Story of the Artists and Causes That Changed America, and the autobiographical volumes Long Time GoneandSince Then: How I Survived Everything And Lived To Tell About It.

www.davidcrosby.com

David Crosby tour dates:

Date

City

Venue

February 20

San Francisco, CA

Great American Music Hall

February 21

San Francisco, C

Great American Music Hall

February 23

Los Angeles, CA

Troubadour SOLD OUT

February 24

Los Angeles, CA

Troubadour SOLD OUT

February 25

Los Angeles, CA

Troubadour SOLD OUT

February 27

Los Angeles, CA

Troubadour SOLD OUT

February 28

Los Angeles, CA

Troubadour SOLD OUT

March 16

Vienna, VA

The Barns at Wolf Trap SOLD OUT

March 25

Vienna, VA

The Barns at Wolf Trap SOLD OUT

July 20

Chicago, IL

City Winery SOLD OUT

July 21

Chicago, IL

City Winery SOLD OUT

SOURCE David Crosby



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