For a limited time, ATO is offering a holiday bundle that can save you 30% on CD’s and Vinyl! Check it in our store or click here.
Happy Holidays y’all, we’re all pumped for some great music coming in 2012!
Primus’ “Green Naugahyde” Out Now!
September 19, 2011 – 11:42 pm
9/13/2011 – Primus’ first studio album in 11 years is available everywhere now! Titled Green Naugahyde, the record was produced and engineered by Les Claypool in his personal studio, Rancho Relaxo, in Northern California, and features Claypool, long-time guitarist Larry LaLonde and drummer Jay Lane. Green Naugahyde expands on Primus’ incomparable sound and also sees them bringing it into the next millennium. It is a cerebral and complex album that, like all of the band’s output, is teeming with the band’s signature blend of whimsy and underlying darkness – and we love it.
Official Web-store / iTunes
Lisa Hannigan’s “Passenger” Now Available!
September 19, 2011 – 1:00 pm
Lisa Hannigan’s new album Passenger is now out on ATO Records. Hannigan takes you through a 10 song journey, further developing her signature vocal sound and songwriting. “Many of [the songs] were written while I was away from home or on the road, and the feeling of transience and nostalgia that this constant traveling evoked seemed to seep into every song.” The overarching theme of the record, then, is “those loves, heartbreaks, confusions and friendships that we take with us through life, over years and continents, enduring the passage of time.”
Passenger is available now on iTunes and Amazon!
Official Music Video for “Knots” the 1st single from Passenger
On Tour:
September 27 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey
September 29 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up
October 1 – Santa Barbara, CA – Soho
October 2 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
October 4 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir
October 5 – Seattle, WA – Tractor
October 6 – Vancouver, BC – Media Club
October 7 – Calgary, AB – Heritage Park Gasoline Alley
October 10 – Chicago, IL – Double Door
October 12 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
October 13 – Baltimore,MD – Sound Stage
October 16 – Montreal, QB – Petit Campus
October 17 – Boston, MA – Paradise
October 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Milk Boy
October 21 – New York, NY – Hiro
Umphrey’s Unleash “Death By Stereo”
September 13, 2011 – 12:54 pm
Today marks the release of Umphrey’s McGee’s new studio album Death By Stereo, a lethal musical gumbo stewed by the band’s seemingly telepathic six members. Check out the free download below, and head over to iTunes and Amazon for purchase.
Umphrey’s McGee Fall Tour Dates:
9-2 Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
9-3 Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
9-4 Bethlehem, NY – Steel Jam
9-6 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
9-7 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
9-8 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
9-9 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
9-10 Hancock, NY – Catskill Chill
9-13 Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall
9-14 Concord, NH – Capitol Center for the Arts
9-15 Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
9-16 Northampton, MA – Calvin Theatre
9-17 Portland, ME – State Theatre
9-21 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
9-22 Atlantic City, NJ – Showboat Atlantic City, House of Blues
9-23 Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
9-24 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
9-25 Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Amphitheatre
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Alberta Cross Release New EP and Begin Tour
September 3, 2011 – 4:00 pm
Alberta Cross are excited to announce the October 4th release of their highly-anticipated new album, The Rolling Thunder EP.
The EP was recorded at legendary studios Electric Lady in New York City and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles and was inspired by time spent across the globe – from a cottage in Wales to the haunting seclusion of the North Carolina woods.
The limited edition EP, of which only 2000 copies were printed, will be available exclusively at the band’s concerts and indie retail stores, until the release of an entirely new full-length album in early 2012.
The Rolling Thunder EP
- Money for the Weekend
- Ramblin’ Home
- Wait
- Driving with Myself
- Rolling Thunder
On Tour w/ Portgual. The Man
9/28 – Santa Clara, CA @ Avalon
9/30 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
10/1 – Los Angeles, CA @ Avalon
10/2 – Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
10/4 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
10/6 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Outdoor
10/7 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
10/8 – Laredo, TX @ Old No. 2**
10/10 – Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s**
10/11 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
10/12 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
10/13 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
10/15 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
10/16 – Detroit, MU @ St. Andrew’s Hall
10/18 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House
10/20 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
10/21 – Providence, RI @ Lupo’s
10/22 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
10/23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
10/25 – Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
10/26 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theater
10/27 – Charlotte, NC @ Nieghborhood Theater
10/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
10/29 – Oxford, MS @ The Lyric
** Portugal. The Man not performing
Dawes on Tour / You Oughta Know
September 1, 2011 – 10:50 am
Dawes has been named VH1’s “You Oughta Know” artist for the months of September and October! The band came to NYC last week and performed an intimate show at VH1’s Times Square offices. You can catch this performance over on Dawes’ VH1 page, and watch the NEW music video for “Time Spent in Los Angeles” below.
Get More: Dawes, Time Spent in Los Angeles, Free Music Videos
Don’t miss Dawes on tour with Blitzen Trapper this Fall
| 2011/10/07 | Mystic Theatre | Petaluma | CA |
| 2011/10/08 | SoHo | Santa Barbara | CA |
| 2011/10/09 | Belly Up | Solana Beach | CA |
| 2011/10/10 | Crescent Ballroom | Phoenix | AZ |
| 2011/10/11 | Santa Fe Sol Live | Santa Fe | NM |
| 2011/10/13 | Club Dada | Dallas | TX |
| 2011/10/14 | Utopia Fest | Utopia | TX |
| 2011/10/15 | Manship Theatre | Baton Rouge | LA |
| 2011/10/18 | Variety Playhouse | Atlanta | GA |
| 2011/10/19 | Mercy Lounge | Nashville | TN |
| 2011/10/20 | Headliner’s | Louisville | KY |
| 2011/10/21 | Orange Peel | Asheville | NC |
| 2011/10/22 | Cat’s Cradle | Carrboro | NC |
| 2011/10/24 | Black Cat | Washington | DC |
| 2011/10/26 | Webster Hall | New York | NY |
| 2011/10/27 | Theatre of Living Arts | Philadelphia | PA |
| 2011/10/28 | Royale | Boston | MA |
| 2011/10/30 | Opera House | Toronto | Ontario |
| 2011/11/01 | Beachland Ballroom | Cleveland | OH |
| 2011/11/02 | Calvin College | Grand Rapids | MI |
| 2011/11/03 | The Metro | Chicago | IL |
| 2011/11/04 | First Avenue | Minneapolis | MN |
| 2011/11/05 | Turner Hall | Milwaukee | WI |
| 2011/11/07 | Fox Theatre | Boulder | CO |
| 2011/11/10 | Rickshaw Theatre | Vancouver | BC |
| 2011/11/11 | The Neptune | Seattle | WA |
| 2011/11/13 | McDonald Theatre | Eugene | OR |
| 2011/11/15 | The Fillmore | San Francisco | CA |
| 2011/11/17 | The Music Box | Los Angeles | CA |
Caitlin Rose Signs to ATO
August 26, 2011 – 3:08 pm
Here at ATO Records, we are excited and proud to announce the newest member of our musical family, Caitlin Rose!
Nashville’s Caitlin Rose first appeared on the radar of music critics this year with the release of her widely praised debut full-length Own Side Now. Drawing inspiration from female greats like Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, Own Side Now is an exquisite collection, showcasing a maturity in songwriting that few possess at such a young age.
Although steeped in the country tradition, Caitlinʼs music is not constrained by that heritage. Her confessional style and wry observations place her very much in the 21st Century, but the heart- wrenching honesty, lyrical prowess and dexterous lyrical delivery found in her music sets Rose apart from her peers.
Co-produced by Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Will Oldham & Andrew Bird), Skylar Wilson (Justin Townes Earle) and Rose at the Beech House in Nashville, Own Side Now establishes Caitlin Roseʼs diverse talent as the real thing – with every song, she seems to be singlehandedly breathing new life into a long tradition of American music. Her modern take on universal themes such as love and relationships provide the listener with a unique insight into a world where she seems wise beyond her years.
Caitlin Rose on Tour
9/24 – Nashville, TN @ NBN/Soundland Festival
9/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Music Box*
9/30 – San Luis Obispo @ SLO Brewing Company*
10/5 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre*
10/6 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory*
10/7 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox*
10/8 – Vancouver, BC @ Rio Theatre*
10/27 – Minneapolis @ Varsity Theatre &
10/28 – Milwaukee @ Shank Hall
10/29 – Chicago @ Lincoln Hall
10/30 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
11/1 – Albany, NY @ Valentineʼs
11/2 – Northampton, MA Iron Horse Music Hall
11/3 – Boston @ Paradise Rock Club
11/4 – Brooklyn @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
11/5 – Wilmington, DE @ World Café Live
11/7 – Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere
11/8 – Carrboro, NC @ Catʼs Cradle
11/9 – Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle
11/10 – Maryville,TN @ Shed At Smoky Mountain
11/11 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree Cafe
11/12 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
* with Justin Townes Earle & Jason Isbell & with Hayes Carll
Stream “Green Naugahyde” on South Park Facebook
August 25, 2011 – 10:01 am
Sept 8 – For one week only, South Park’s Facebook page will be streaming Primus’ new album Green Naugahyde. “Like” their page to listen now.
Dawes on Tour with Blitzen Trapper / Free Digital EP
August 20, 2011 – 2:03 pm
Dawes is hitting the road this Fall on a co-headlining U.S. tour with their friends Blitzen Trapper – featuring special guests Belle Brigade & Smoke Fairies. For the occasion, both bands are offering a free EP download (below) and exclusive t-shirt/ ticket bundles over at http://dawestheband.com/
GOMEZ kicks off Fall Tour / New Music Video
August 8, 2011 – 2:25 pm
Gomez is hitting the road again. They recently kicked off their Fall tour at Austin City Limits and will be playing 13 cities across North America with The Kopecky Family Band as support. Tickets are still available for all shows.
Consequence of Sound also recently premiered Gomez’s new video for “Whatever’s On Your Mind.” The video was shot during their June UK run while on the ferry from Scotland to Ireland. Mother Nature was no friend to the band that day…check it out below
Gomez on tour
September 20, 2011 • Columbia, MO • The Blue Note
September 21, 2011 • Omaha, NE • The Waiting Room
September 22, 2011 • Denver, CO • Ogden Theatre
September 23, 2011 • Salt Lake City, UT • Club Sound
September 25, 2011 • Victoria, BC • Rifflandia Music Festival
September 26, 2011 • Vancouver, BC • Commodore Ballroom
September 27, 2011 • Seattle, WA • Showbox at the Market
September 28, 2011 • Portland, OR • Wonder Ballroom
September 30, 2011 • Saratoga, CA • Mountain Winery (w/ DeVotchKa)
October 1, 2011 • San Diego, CA • Anthology & KPRI’s StreetBeat
October 2, 2011 • San Francisco, CA • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (free show)
October 4, 2011 • Anaheim, CA • House of Blues
October 5, 2011 • West Hollywood, CA • House of Blues