“This album could answer the question of who may rightfully lay claim to (Elliott) Smith’s songwriting mantle.” – Paste
Much to the excitement of fans of sensitive singer-songwriters, Kill Rock Stars artist Jeff Hanson will hit the road in September for a string of dates with Fall Records (Page France, In Ink Please) recording artist, Southerly.
Those who adored Hanson's quivering falsetto on his 2005 self-titled sophomore album will be pleased to know that his next record will feature even more haunting tunes that play on the basics that make him great - voice and guitar. The as-yet-untitled record will be released in early 2007, again on Kill Rock Stars.
Jeff Hanson cut his teeth playing in Midwestern emo-rockers M.I.J. in the late 1990s, but opted to trade the Marshalls for Martins upon going solo. Hanson was signed to Kill Rock Stars based on a demo, and his first solo album, 2003's Son, received universal acclaim. Hanson's self-titled second album was similarly embraced:
“Hanson's reedy voice pairs gorgeously with his simple, poignant arrangements and even makes the most morose moments affecting.” – Billboard
“Like a choirboy's solo, Hanson establishes a solid sotto voice through tranquil tones and subtle guitar picking...” – Soma
“It's his rich language and articulate guitar work that ultimately hold a listener's attention.” – Time Out New York
Jeff Hanson Tour Dates:
09/01 Madison, WI The Journey
09/03 Chicago, IL Schubas
09/04 Gambier, OH Kenyon College
09/05 Kalamazoo, MI Kraftbrau Brewery
09/06 Pittsburgh, PA Garfield Artworks
09/07 Rochester, NY Bug Jar
09/10 Brooklyn, NY North Six
09/11 New York, NY Knitting Factory Tap Bar
09/13 Washington, DC DC Nine
09/16 Chapel Hill, NC Wetlands
09/18 Orlando, FL The Social
09/19 Miami, FL Studio A
09/20 Tallahassee, FL Beta Bar
09/21 New Orleans, LA The Republic
09/25 Bloomington, IN Art Hospital
09/27 Kansas City, MO Record Bar
09/29 Ames, IA Record Shop
Jeff Hanson Tracklisting:
Losing A Year
Now We Know
Welcome Here
I Just Don't Believe You
I Know Your Name
Someone Else
This Time It Will
Let You Out
Long Overdue
Something About
On the web:
www.jeffhanson.net www.killrockstars.com 
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