DATE: MARCH 6, 2014
FROM: TODD BRODGINSKI/AARON FETERL/BARI LIEBERMAN–MSO PR
DAVE MASON
— ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE AND TRAFFIC CO-FOUNDING MEMBER–
SET TO RELEASE HIS NEW ALBUM ‘FUTURES PAST’ EVERYWHERE
TUESDAY, MAY 13
PLEDGE MUSIC CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF MARCH 11 OFFERING A VARIETY OF RELEASE
OPTIONS AND COLLECTABLE ITEMS
THE ICONIC SINGER, SONGWRITER AND GUITARIST IS CURRENTLY TOURING THE U.S.
WITH NEW PROJECT BILLED AS “DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM”
Above: Cover art illustration for Future’s Past by Mr. Graham Nash
DAVE MASON—Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and TRAFFIC co-founding member–has announced the May 13 release his new album, FUTURE’S PAST (Something Music/MRI) featuring new versions of his classic songs plus new material that he has written and performed on tour over the last few years. Renowned for such Traffic hits as “Feelin’ Alright” (covered by Joe Cocker) and “Hole In My Shoe” plus his solo signature tracks “We Just Disagree” and “Only You Know and I Know,” MASON’s acclaimed solo career continues to flourish as he tours the U.S. with his new project billed as “DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM.”
The cover art illustration for FUTURE’S PAST was done by none other than Mr. Graham Nash from a photo he made of DAVE while at Nash’s place in Hawaii.
Of the new release, MASON says, “There is a great version of ‘Dear Mr. Fantasy’ that is kind of a re-write. There is a version of ‘World in Changes’ that is absolutely nothing like the original and there is a great live version that is absolutely beautiful of ‘Sad and Deep as You.’ There are two or three songs that were on a CD called 26 Letters 12 Notes that I did seven years ago, a Robert Johnson song, ‘Come On in My Kitchen’ and a brand new song called ‘That’s Freedom.’”
As part of a collaboration with Pledge Music, they are making a number of limited-edition items available for fans including vinyl, t-shirts, laminates, signed and numbered CDs and more. Check it out here: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/davemason
He’s earning accolades on the road for the TRAFFIC JAM tour which kicked off January 3 in Atlantic City, NJ and will continue through the rest of the year with new dates soon to be announced. MASON has been touring and recording regularly since he co-founded Traffic in 1966, after which he went on to a successful and acclaimed solo career as well as recording and/or touring with artists including Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Delaney & Bonnie, Graham Nash, Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Fleetwood Mac and more. For the most updated list of tour dates and tickets, please visit: www.davemasonmusic.com/tour.
MASON is excited to perform the music of Traffic. “I think that it is important to keep alive the legacy of four young men from the heartland of England and their contribution to contemporary music,” says MASON. “And ‘Traffic Jam’–aside from the obvious material–will hopefully grow into the basis for other artists to participate. Keep the spirit alive!”
Tracklisting for Future’s Past:
- Dear Mr. Fantasy
- World In Changes
- You Can All Join In
- As Sad And As Deep As You
- Good 2 U
- El Toro (Spanish Blues)
- Come On In My Kitchen
- How Do I Get To Heaven
- That’s Freedom
For lyrics and all credits, visit: www.davemasonmusic.com/fp
Check out ‘DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM’ in the following cities:
DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
Sat | 4/5 | Bakersfield, CA | Bright House Networks Amphitheater |
Sun | 4/6 | San Francisco, CA | Yoshi’s San Francisco |
Fri | 4/25 | Edwardsville, IL | Wildey Theatre |
^Sat | 4/26 | Naperville, IL | Wentz Concert Hall |
Thu | 5/1 | Newark, OH | The Midland Theater |
Fri | 5/2 | Springfield, OH | Clark State Com College / Performing Arts Center |
Sun | 5/4 | Geneva, NY | Smith Opera House |
Fri | 5/9 | Lewisburg, WV | Carnegie Hall Inc. / Hamilton Auditorium |
Fri | 5/16 | Woonsocket, RI | Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Center |
Sat | 5/17 | Glenside, PA | Keswick Theatre |
Sun | 5/18 | Newton, NJ | The Newton Theatre |
^Thu | 5/22 | Beacon, NY | Towne Crier Café |
^ indicates Dave Mason Band dates
For more information on DAVE MASON, visit:
www.davemasonmusic.com/home
www.facebook.com/DaveMasonMusic
https://twitter.com/davemasonband
For press releases and assets, visit: www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/dave-mason/
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For more information on DAVE MASON, contact MSO PR:
818-380-0400
Todd Brodginski x239, toddb@msopr.com
Aaron Feterl x237, aaron@msopr.com
Bari Lieberman (Tour) x222, blieberman@msopr.com