Ed Harcourt to join John McKeown on stage

John McKeown fans are in for a treat at forthcoming performances. Acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Ed Harcourt will be joining McKeown’s band for the upcoming London shows.

Ed Harcourt’s debut album , Here Be Monsters, earned him a Mercury Prize nomination in 2001. He has since established himself as a hugely respected artist, sharing the stage with the likes of R.E.M., Snow Patrol, Wilco, Supergrass and Norah Jones to name a few.

John McKeown and Ed Harcourt first worked together during the recording sessions for McKeown’s debut album, When You’re Real. Harcourt’s piano playing can be heard on ‘Treat You Like a Woman’, currently streaming on McKeown’s myspace page, last.fm and website.

Show dates:

24 Mar 2010 – 19:00
Monto Water Rats Theatre (London)

25 Mar 2010 – 19:00
Monto Water Rats Theatre (London)

30 Mar 2010 – 19:00
The Enterprise (London)

31 Mar 2010 – 19:00
Madame JoJo’s (London)


John McKeown adds more London shows for March



24 Mar 2010 19:00
Monto Water Rats Theatre (London)

25 Mar 2010 19:00
Monto Water Rats Theatre (London)

30 Mar 2010 19:00
The Enterprise (London)
Acoustic Show

31 Mar 2010 20:00
Madame JoJo’s (London)
Acoustic show supporting Roachford


Listen to the new John McKeown songs

John McKeown has just returned from New York where he was overseeing the mastering of his debut album. The album was mastered by the legendary Howie Weinberg, who has worked with pretty much every significant rock band imaginable including Muse, Jeff Buckley, Tom Waits, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins.


Head over to John McKeown’s myspace page or official website to hear four of the songs, including the first single, ‘Candy Girl’.


John McKeown to support Roachford

John McKeown has secured the support slot for a sold-out Andrew Roachford show at Madame JoJo’s. John will be showcasing material from his forthcoming debut album in a stripped-down acoustic performance.


Date: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Venue: Madame JoJo’s
Address: 8-10 Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F OSE
Telephone: 020 7734 3040
Website: http://www.madamejojos.com


New John McKeown website launched

As John McKeown wraps up the recording of his debut album, Beatroute Records is proud to unveil the brand new John McKeown website. Expect more exciting content over the next few months as John adds more live shows and prepares to release his powerful debut.

www.JohnMcKeown.net


Photographs from The Monto Water Rats

Some new photos from John McKeown’s performance at The Monto Water Rats (supporting Charly Coombes) are in the gallery now.
John McKeown Live at the Water Rats (Jan 2010)


John McKeown shows in January

19 January 2010 – The Monto Water Rats

Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £6.
Address: 328 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8BZ.
Venue phone: 0207 837 4412.

With Charly Coombes & The New Breed (Supergrass side-project).
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27 January 2010 – Hoxton Underbelly

Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £8.50.
Address: 11 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NU.
Venue phone: 0207 613 1988.

With Basia Bulat.
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