JamBase is pleased to give away 3 copies of Erin McKeown's new album Hundreds of
Lions!
 Erin Mckeown: Hundreds of Lions
Some might say that Virginia born singer/songwriter Erin McKeown was born into
the wrong generation. Her uplifting alto voice transcends the boundaries of genre, singing everything
from old jazzy cabaret tunes to rock, pop, swing, and folk. Her unclassified musical style flawlessly
pays homage to the past, citing a wide array of influences, from the legendary Judy Garland to the book
A Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, making her truly stand out amongst her contemporaries as a
freshly innovative sound.
On her newest studio release, Hundreds Of Lions, McKeown is pleased to share her first album
of original material since the release of We Will Become Like Birds in 2005. Since then, she has
been busy on the road in support of her latest, critically acclaimed album, Sing You Sinners.
Produced by Sam Kassirer and mixed by Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine, Fruit Bats),
Hundreds Of Lions will be independently released on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records.
Opening the record is “To A Hammer”, a playful yet emotionally driven orchestral gem. Other
standouts include “The Foxes,” an undeniably bright, feel-good song that contrasts greatly to the
moodier “(Put The Fun Back In) The Funeral,” which leads us through a dark underground world with
smothering murmurs and the hiss of subway grates.
This intelligently written, catchy album is a perfect blend of up-tempo and slow acoustically layered
tracks, resulting in harmonious, gorgeous songs that truly display McKeown’s versatility as an artist.
She has performed throughout the world with artists such as Ani DiFranco, Josh Ritter, The Indigo Girls
and Andrew Bird and will hit the road again this Fall, playing many dates alongside Jill Sobule.
"Irresistibly entertaining. McKeown bounds and bounces in a
genuine vein, thanks to her spirited song-stylist sensibility…”
- Dan Ouellette, Billboard
Erin McKeown's Fall Tour
10/20 | Easton, MD | Coffee East +
10/21 | Charlottesville, VA | The Southern +
10/22 | Charlotte, NC | The Evening Muse +
10/23 | Asheville, NC | Grey Eagle +
10/25 | Nashville, TN | The Basement +
10/26 | Memphis, TN | Hi-Tone Cafe +
10/27 | Birmingham, AL | WorkPlay Theatre +
10/29 | Athens, GA | The Melting Pot
11/07 | Pittsburgh, PA | Diesel Club Lounge
11/08 | Chicago, IL | Old Town School of Folk Music +
11/10 | Minneapolis, MN | Cedar Cultural Centre +
11/12 | Seattle, WA | Tractor Tavern +
11/17 | San Francisco, CA | Cafe du Nord +
11/18 | Santa Cruz, CA | The Crepe Place +
11/29 | Kansas City, MO | Record Bar +
12/04 | New York, NY | Highline Ballroom +
12/05 | Philadelphia, PA | World Cafe Live +
12/06 | Goshen, MA | The IMA Big Barn +
12/10 | Portland, ME | One Longfellow Square
12/11 | South Burlington, VT | Higher Ground Lounge
+ = with Jill Sobule
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