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GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SINGER / SONGWRITER BILL HARLEY AND ROUND RIVER RECORDS PRESENT ‘FIRST BIRD CALL’ ON MARCH 10, 2009
HARLEY SCHEDULES 2009 TOUR DATES SHOWCASING A RANGE OF PERFORMANCE STYLES FEATURED ON ‘FIRST BIRD CALL’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – DECEMBER 19, 2008---New York, N.Y: Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, storyteller, author and playwright BILL HARLEY shines as he presents FIRST BIRD CALL, an Americana album that ranges in performance style from roots rock to a traditional folk feel . Third in a line of Harley’s traditional music releases, FIRST BIRD CALL showcases the talented vocalist’s versatility alongside his award winning songwriting abilities.
BILL HARLEY notes, “First Bird Call is a songwriter’s album. I’ve tried to put these songs in the best light I could as an independent artist. As a result, the styles are varied, and maybe even surprising, but they are songs I am proud of and they all fit together because they are about the way I see the world.”
For over 20 years, HARLEY has been recognized as one of America’s finest performers for families. Known to millions as a regular commentator on National Public Radio’s (NPR) All Things Considered, HARLEY’S trademark is his uncanny ability to bridge generations of listeners through song and story and humor with meaning. Armed with a guitar, songs and slightly offbeat tales, the beloved BILL HARLEY has performed thousands of family pop, educational and holiday concerts for audiences of all ages, earning Harley many accolades including the elusive Parent’s Choice Award.
Currently on tour, BILL HARLEY has scheduled selected tour dates in support of FIRST BIRD CALL including the following 2009 performances beginning in January and leading well into Spring, Summer and Fall.
BILL HARLEY ON TOUR:
January 31 - JUC Live Series - Golden, CO
April 4 - Stone Soup Coffeehouse Providence, RI
April 24-26 - Storytelling Festival of Carolina - Laurinburg, NC
June 27 - Old Songs Festival - Voorheesville NY (near Albany)
September 10 - Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival - Chillocothe, OH
October 2 - National Storytelling Festival - Jonesborough, TN
For more information about BILL HARLEY and FIRST BIRD CALL please visit www.billharley.com and www.allegromediagroup.com .
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