Madeleine Peyroux Readies New Album ANTHEM For August 31 Release + Sets U.S. Tour

A compelling storyteller's voice shines through on Madeleine Peyroux's confident 'Anthem', out August 31st (UMG). The lyrics are smart, witty and darkly hopeful, and Peyroux's characters and settings are so vividly drawn, it's as if a series of short films have come alive through song. Peyroux's cinematic storytelling is utterly engaging, enhanced by the spot-on accompaniment that complements each track - the mischievous harmonica on 'ASunday Afternoon', the wicked guitar on 'Down on Me', the pace of the understated 'Anthem' (a Leonard Cohen cover,) and the sly, delightful 'Honey Party'.

'Anthem' was Produced and co-written by four-time Grammy Winner Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock). Detailed song notes and album bio follow below and reveal the pedigree of collaborators on the project. Overall, from its remarkable writing to its savvy mix of subtly topical commentary and outright irreverence, Peyroux's 'Anthem' marks a defining moment in the career of a long-respected artist - it's an album that captures the maturity, humor, intelligence and depth of a woman who has something meaningful to say, even as she entertains.

Upcoming 2018 tour dates:
APR 25 City Winery Boston, MA (sold out)
APR 26 World Café Philadelphia, PA (sold out)
APR 27 Old Town School of Folk Music Chicago, IL (sold out)
APR 29 Tarrytown Music Hall Tarrytown, NY
MAY 02 Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD
MAY 03 Birchmere Alexandria, VA
MAY 04 One World Theatre Austin, TX
MAY 06 The Kessler Theatre Dallas, TX
MAY 07 Center for the Arts Grass Valley, CA
MAY 08 The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA
MAY 10-13 Freight & Salvage Berkeley, CA
MAY 15 Tower Theatre Bend, OR
MAY 17-20 Jazz Alley Seattle, WA
MAY 22 The Rose Pasadena, CA
MAY 24 Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA
MAY 25 Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ
MAY 26 Smith Center Las Vegas, NV
MAY 28 Belly Up San Diego, CA

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