With a focus on sustainability and community, the soulful sisters of Rising Appalachia and their band are proud to announce the release of Wider Circles today, Tuesday, April 21st. In synchronicity with Earth Day (April 22nd), the roots-meets-social conscious quartet recently took to traveling by train in an effort to promote their “Slow Music Movement.” Wider Circles is the perfect “Earth Day Soundtrack” says the Huffington Post, with tracks equally inspired by the swampy sounds of the bayou, the twang of the Appalachian Mountains, and the beat of a global rhythm. Rising Appalachia is currently on tour throughout the summer. A full list of tour dates including stops in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles is below.
Rising Appalachia’s “Slow Music Movement” approach to touring is an effort to promote sustainable touring practices and to be immersed in local communities. For the recently completed first leg of the band’s album release tour, the band hit the rails and traveled across the Southwest via Amtrak train. “Traveling by train allowed us to slow things down and try out a non-industry standard way of bringing music into the world,” says Rising Appalachia’s Leah Song. “We were able to connect with communities on a local level by meeting with fans and friends, enjoying local food, and supporting local businesses. We all live in a fast-paced society and the entertainment world is no different. We see this as our opportunity to inspire a cultural shift as troubadours and activists."
For more information about Rising Appalachia, visit www.RisingAppalachia.com
Rising Appalachia Tour Dates
5/08/15 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
5/10/15 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met
5/11/15 – Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
5/14/15 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
5/15/15 – Northampton, MA – Pearl Street
5/16/15 – Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
5/17/15 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
5/22/15 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
5/23/15 – Monterey County, CA – Lightning In A Bottle Festival
5/27/15 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Slo Brew
5/29/15 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
5/30/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Mint
5/31/15 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
6/4-6/7 – Ozark, AR – Wakarusa Music Festival
6/13/15 – Asheville, NC – New Mountain Theatre (Amphitheatre)
6/18/15 – Greensboro, NC – Carolina Theatre
6/19/15 – Charlottesville, VA – The Jefferson Theatre
6/20/15 – Hedgesville, WV – Mad Tea Party Festival
7/3-7/4 – Quincy, CA – High Sierra Music Festival
7/16/15 – North Plains, OR – Northwest String Summit
7/18-7/19 – Vancouver, Canada – Vancouver Folk Music Festival
