NICK PERRI & THE UNDERGROUND THIEVES are following the success of their debut single “Feeling Good” (which peaked at #45 on U.S. rock radio chart) with today’s release of the second single and video, “I Want You.” Coming off a round of tour dates with Blackberry Smoke (April 27-May 2), the buzzed-about Philadelphia-based soulful rock band noted for their powerhouse live shows have also announced a co-headline tour June 3-22 with Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick plus dates with Blackberry Smoke (6/25-7/1) and a month-long headline residency at The Ardmore Music Hall in their hometown in July (8,15,22,29).
NICK has also teamed up with Gibson and Sweetwater Sound to give away 100,000 free digital copies of his debut LP SUN VIA. The album giveaway is being hosted on NICK’s website and includes a download of album artwork. Says NICK: “The ultimate goal is for people to hear and enjoy the music…always. I’m very grateful to be teaming up with Gibson and Sweetwater to do this and share the album experience with as many people as possible. Although there are different moods and narratives throughout the record, I believe the takeaway message is one of hope, love, and good vibes. So yeah, let’s share it!”
Watch and share the new performance video and interview with Nick Perri and Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater Sound for Tones & Techniques, out today, here. Nick plays through some riffs off his new album SUN VIA and takes viewers on a deep dive into all the trusted gear he uses on tour and in the studio.
Listen to the new single “I Want You” from their current debut album SUN VIA here and watch the new video here.
The “I Want You” video was filmed in one continuous take (like the clip for “Feeling Good”) and co-directed (with Ari Halbkram and Derek Brad) by singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire NICK PERRI. “I’ve always been a fan of that style of filming. I dig the foresight and preparation it takes, and it makes the shoot a performance in its own right,” he says. “Everything has to hit on cue. It’s challenging sure, but super fun. And…way less work in post.”
The video was filmed in Philadelphia and underlines their love for the city. Explains NICK: “Well I grew here so it’s hard to imagine life without the influence of the city, but after living in California for quite a number of years, it’s so incredible to be back. It was an obvious choice for me and the team, and the entire video is shot on the grounds of the Philadelphia Art Museum made world famous by Rocky. Philadelphia is a beautiful, and tough, city. It’s rich in history, but people keep it real. It’s a place that keeps you humble, and honest. And then there are the cheesesteaks.”
“I Want You,” written with NICK’s bandmates Anthony Montesano and Michael Montesano, has a big sound with driving acoustic guitars, merged with electric guitars and keyboards. “To be honest,” shares NICK, it’s my favorite song on the LP and probably my favorite that I’ve ever written. It was one of those that just came to me in a very organic and natural way. My bandmates Michael and Anthony helped me fine tune it and from the moment it was complete it’s just always given me a certain warm feeling. And to me that’s what all my favorite music does--it encapsulates us with feelings and memories and hopefully, joy.”
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LOCATION |
VENUE |
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Co-headlining w/ Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick |
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THU |
6/3 |
Davenport, IA |
Adler Theater |
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FRI |
6/4 |
Hamilton, OH |
RiversEdge Amphitheater |
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SAT |
6/5 |
Roanoke, VA |
Berglund Center |
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SUN |
6/6 |
Huntersville, NC |
Historic Rural Hill |
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*TUE |
6/8 |
Macon, GA |
Grant’s Lounge |
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FRI |
6/11 |
Schaumburg, IL |
Boomers Stadium |
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SAT |
6/12 |
Mt. Carrol, IL |
Rhythm Section Amphitheater |
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SUN |
6/13 |
Kansas City, MO |
Knuckleheads |
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TUES |
6/15 |
Nashville, TN |
Basement East |
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THU |
6/17 |
Leesburg, VA |
Tally Ho Theatre |
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SAT |
6/19 |
Bethel, PA |
Pat Garrett Amphitheater |
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SUN |
6/20 |
Annapolis, MD |
Ram’s Head On Stage |
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TUE |
6/22 |
Belle Vernon, PA |
Vinoski Winery |
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Supporting Blackberry Smoke |
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FRI |
6/25 |
Sunbury, PA |
Spyglass Ridge Winery |
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SUN |
6/27 |
Middletown, NY |
Orange County Fair Speedway |
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TUE |
6/29 |
Lafayette, NY |
Apple Valley Park |
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THU |
7/1 |
Lewiston, NY |
Artpark |
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Headline residency at The Ardmore Music Hall |
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THU |
7/8 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Ardmore Music Hall |
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THU |
7/15 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Ardmore Music Hall |
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THU |
7/22 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Ardmore Music Hall |
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THU |
7/29 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Ardmore Music Hall |
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*one-off headline show w/out Nielsen |