Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Black Keys' Auerbach Readies Solo Album














Guitarist/singer Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys is preparing to release his first solo album in early 2009. According to a press release from Nonesuch records, Keep it Hid will be released on February 10, 2009, and be supported by a tour.

"This record is a mixture of things I like to listen to, psychedelia, soul music, country harmonies," Auerbach says in the release. Recorded at Auerbach's personal studio, Keep It Hid features contributions from Auerbach's friends and family.

Tracklisting:

1 Trouble Weighs a Ton
2 I Want Some More
3 Heartbroken, In Disrepair
4 Because I Should
5 Whispered Words
6 Real Desire
7 When the Night Comes
8 Mean Monsoon
9 The Prowl
10 Keep It Hid
11 My Last Mistake
12 When I Left the Room
13 Street Walkin'
14 Goin' Home

Dan Auerbach solo dates:

2-28 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
3-01 Boston, MA - Paradise Club
3-02 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
3-03 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
3-05 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
3-06 Chicago, IL - Metro
3-07 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
3-10 Seattle, WA - The Showbox
3-11 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
3-13 San Francisco, CA - Bimbo's 365 Club
3-14 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre