Timothy B. Schmit Debuts 'Red Dirt Road'; New Solo Album LEAP OF FAITH Out Next Month

Timothy B. Schmit--groundbreaking vocalist, songwriter and bass playerfrom the legendary rock groups Eagles and Poco--has teamed up with Rolling Stone Country to premiere his new song "Red Dirt Road" (here). The song is from his upcoming solo album LEAP OF FAITH, set for release Friday, September 23 on Benowen Records. The album pre-order is available now with exclusive bundles (here) and on iTunes with an instant grat download for "Red Dirt Road" (here).

Recorded at his Los Angeles studio and co-produced with engineer Hank Linderman, LEAP OF FAITH is a strong mix of rock, country, Americana, R&B and even a bit of reggae. LEAP OF FAITH marks the culmination of SCHMIT'sunhurried, yet inspired reflections of life.

Illuminated by an array of fine musicians and singers, LEAP OF FAITH plays like a multicolored corona around SCHMIT's distinctive artistry. From the jaunty opening track "My Hat" to the soaring harmonies and heartfelt reflections of "This Waltz," this is more than another album in a great artist's catalog. Writing and recording between touring with the Eagles, the songs on LEAP OF FAITH have a broad compass. "Slow Down" is a note to self on escaping life's pressures coasting along on a reggae pulse sweetened by jazz giant Gary Burton's vibraphone, while "What I Should Do" has a Muscle Shoals feel; steamy, funky, and sensual. On "Goodbye, My Love," he takes us deep down into traditional country with Paul Franklin's glistening steel guitar layered over the changes. And on "It's Alright," his most intimate song, SCHMIT needs only his own acoustic guitar to express profound love.

Following is the track listing for LEAP OF FAITH:

1. My Hat

2. Slow Down

3. All Those Faces

4. I Refuse

5. What I should Do

6. Goodbye, My Love

7. You're So Wild

8. It's Alright

9. Red Dirt Road

10. The Island

11. Pearl And The String

12. This Waltz

In September, TIMOTHY heads to Nashville for the Americana Music Festival & Conference. On Wednesday, September 21, he'll be on-hand to present at the Americana Music Awards show at Ryman Auditorium. The following night, he'll perform a live concert during "Music City Roots" atFactory at Franklin which will be live-streamed on Thursday, September 22(here). The show will be broadcast nationally on PBS TV at a later date andother show performers include Willie Watson, Sean Watkins as well as Wynonna & The Big Noise. On Sunday, September 25, TIMOTHY and his band will perform a concert at City Winery-Nashville (609 Lafayette Street), which is now sold-out. On Monday, September 26 he'll head to Atlanta, GA for a show at City Winery-Atlanta (650 North Ave Ne), on-sale (here). For more information on the Americana Music Festival & Conference, click (here).

Catch TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT in the following cities:

DATES		LOCATION	VENUE
WED	9/21	Nashville, TN	*Presenting, Americana Music Awards-Ryman Aud.
THU	9/22	Nashville, TN	*Performance at Music City Roots-Factory at Franklin
SUN	9/25	Nashville, TN	City Winery (SOLD OUT)
MON	9/26	Atlanta, GA	City Winery (TICKETS)

For more information on TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT, visit: www.timothybschmit.com or follow him on Facebook: www.facebook.com/timothybschmit, Twitter: twitter.com/timothybschmit, and YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TimothyBSchmit1.