However, one parallel remains. Her music has the power to thin the thickest of skins, and coax the toughest of brutes to release their softer side. Warm, ethereal songs like “Maiden Lane” introduce her unique writing style as she expresses the doubt lurking in all our thoughts. “Glass Eyes” helps recall your most prideful experience with love.

Neva’s debut album The Days are Rolling on Alias Records (Archers of Loaf, Yo La Tengo, The Scourge of the Sea) could easily compliment a record collection that already includes Dusty Springfield, Elliott Smith, Andrew Bird, and Cat Power. This remarkable singer/songwriter has also recently shared bills with Paleo, The Scourge of the Sea, Kelpie, and The Duhks.

Bathed in the oasis of Austin in the otherwise conventional state of Texas, she left a family of musicians, bidding them the luck of the future for her own pursuit of this release and touring to follow. Prior to this endeavor, she was just east of the Pacific, exploring California academia. Now, tucked in the horse farms of Lexington, KY she is about to embark on an aggressive tour in support of The Days are Rolling (in stores April 3rd 2007).

NEVA GEOFFREY’S UPCOMING SHOWS: (more dates to be announced soon)

03.15 Austin, TX Pipes Plus SXSW Showcase (6:00 pm showcase start time)
03.16 Austin, TX Peacock Lounge performance during SXSW (noon)
03.16 Austin, TX Flipnotics performance during SXSW (2:30 pm)
03.29 Arlington, VA IOTA Club and Cafe
04.03 New York, NY The Cutting Room
04.07 Norfolk, VA The Boot
04 13 Louisville, KY Ear X-Tacy In-Store Performance

Here’s what people are already saying about Neva Geoffrey:

“Don’t take our gushing words for it — listen to a couple songs off Neva Geoffrey’s The Days Are Rolling at myspace.com/nevageoffrey, and settle in for a lush journey into the heart and mind of this descriptive, eloquent siren.” – LEO Weekly

“The Lexington songwriter’s heartfelt piano ballads and poetic melodies are a refreshing reminder of the power of song. She may have a few heavyweights for labelmates on Alias Records such as Archers of Loaf, but Geoffrey’s tender sound is a great equalizer.” – Velocity Weekly

“Sensual indie pop that is warm and visceral, complete with vivacious melodies fit for a full orchestra.” - Smother magazine

“… a truly unique voice that ignites the many lovely torch songs, pop delights and touching ballads that fill out this sumptuous, sensual and rewarding debut effort. Neva Geoffrey is a remarkable talent you’ll definitely be hearing a lot more of.” - ConcertLivewire

For more info go to:
http://www.myspace.com/nevageoffrey
http://www.aliasrecords.com/nevageoffrey.html

FOR MEDIA REQUEST CONTACT:
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The first time I saw The Young Knives wasn’t in a pub or club in Oxford but actually on TV performing a very short live clip on the Harry Hill show about two years ago. Word was certainly getting out amongst the local bands at that point about the new up and coming indie band who at that time were just at the beginning of what was to become more appearances on UK Television as well as playing the major UK festival circuit.

Their indie geek chic sound and quirkiness is reminiscent of the Talking Heads and they’ve come up with some pretty cool songs and videos to date. It’s great to see that they’re touring the states and while there they’ve included a few days at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas in March. This will be a great opportunity for them to be seen and heard by industry big wigs as well as other bands and musicians.

Watch the video for The Young Knives’ single “She’s Attracted To”

If you can get out to see them play while on tour, take advantage of it as they put on a good live show and make for a fun night out!

The Young Knives upcoming 2007 tour dates are as follows:

Feb 8 2007 Night and Day Manchester
Feb 26 2007 Shepherds Bush Empire London
Mar 1 2007 North Star Bar Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 2 2007 Mercury Lounge New York City, New York
Mar 3 2007 Luna Lounge Brooklyn, New York
Mar 4 2007 Great Scott Allston, Boston, Massachusetts
Mar 5 2007 Black Cat Washington DC, Washington DC
Mar 6 2007 Safari Sam’s Hollywood, LA, California
Mar 7 2007 Spaceland Los Angeles, California
Mar 8 2007 Popscene San Francisco, California
Mar 10 2007 Chop Suey Seattle, Washington
Mar 14 2007 SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 15 2007 SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 16 2007 SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 17 2007 SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 18 2007 SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 19 2007 SXSW Austin, Texas
Mar 23 2007 Loughborough University Loughborough
Mar 24 2007 Academy Birmingham
Mar 26 2007 Academy 2 Manchester
Mar 27 2007 University Newcastle
Mar 28 2007 QMU Glasgow
Mar 29 2007 University Leeds
Mar 31 2007 Rock CIty Nottingham
Apr 1 2007 Waterfront Norwich
Apr 2 2007 Anson Rooms Bristol
Apr 5 2007 Brookes SU Oxford
Apr 6 2007 Pyramid Portsmouth
Apr 7 2007 University Cardiff
Apr 13 2007 Snowbombing Mayrhofen
*Dates could change! Please go to the band’s Official website for the latest tour dates and information!

The Young Knives Official Website

The Young Knives on Myspace

By Jenny May

I think Willie Nelson will be playing music until he can play no more, and I highly recommend attending one of his live shows while he’s still out and about.

I was fortunate enough to have seen Willie play right down the road from his house in Austin, Texas at a club called The Backyard. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Of course, with it being on his own home turf, you couldn’t have asked for a better audience and I’m sure he enjoys playing close to home. But as it is Willie Nelson we’re talking about, traveling is his game and I would think that he enjoys playing wherever he goes as well.

If you’re in the UK - try to catch one of his shows while he’s here!

UK tour dates are as follows:

01/19/2007 The Point Dublin, Ireland

01/20/2007 The Point Dublin, Ireland

01/21/2007 The Odyssey Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland

01/25/2007 Cardiff International Arena Cardiff, United Kingdom

01/26/2007 Wembley Arena London, England

01/27/2007 MEN Manchester, England

01/28/2007 SECC Glasgow, Scotland

*Dates could change! Please go to Willie Nelson’s Official Website for the latest news and information.

By: Jenny May