Ted Russell Kamp to tour in support of new effort

Singer-songwriter, Ted Russell Kamp, comes into his own as a solo artist of note with his new CD Poor Man's Paradise, slated for U.S. release on February 17, 2009 on Kamp's own Poetry of the Moment (PoMo) label, with distribution through Nashville-based Dualtone Music. On Poor Man's Paradise, Kamp delivers a rich blend of roots, country-rock and soul that Britain's venerable Maverick magazine calls "Americana with plenty of heart and guts," in its recent four-star review.

Indeed, Poor Man's Paradise is a flavorful gumbo of country, roots, Southern-fried rock and soul in the style of Kamp's lifelong inspirations J.J. Cale, The Band, and Kris Kristofferson. It is an exemplary follow-up to Kamp's most recent disc, Divisadero (2007) that earned widespread praise across the board and finished the year in the Top 40 on the Americana Music Chart. No Depression called it "Terrific...an impressive record."
Like Divisadero, Poor Man's Paradise continues to showcase Kamp's prolific songwriting. He wrote or co-wrote all 11 songs, with a storyteller's flair for offbeat characters and interesting turns of phrase. The lead track, the anthemic "Just a Yesterday Away," sets the tone, followed by the Jerry Reed-style "Just Go South." The disc is full of detailed story songs such as the humorous "Ballad of That Guy," the waltzing "Player Piano" and the heartbreaking, melodic weeper "Let Love Do the Rest."

A roots-savvy crew of pals recorded basic tracks with Kamp in Los Angeles, including guitarists Tony Gilkyson and Kenny Vaughan, drummer Don Heffington, Marvin Etzioni on mandolin, Eric Heywood on pedal steel, Waylon Jennings/Highwaymen pedal steel player Robby Turner, and Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash front-man Mark Stuart. Kamp's own instrumental prowess is heard on guitar, mandolin, bass, keyboards, lap steel, accordion, trombone and trumpet.

Kamp spent several weeks on tour in Europe recently where he opened shows in France and Spain for Jayhawks Gary Louris and Mark Olsen as well as making his solo debut in London and a number of Scandinavian cities across Sweden and Norway. Poor Man's Paradise is currently in the Top 10 on the Euro Americana chart and Kamp expects to make a return visit to the European market later this year.In the meantime, Kamp will take his show on the road Stateside beginning with a CD release party at the Grand Ole Echo in Los Angeles on Sunday February 15.

Current Tour Dates for Ted Russell Kamp:
1/31 Los Angeles, CA Ranch Party @ 3rd & Fairfax 9:00 PM
2/15 Los Angeles, CA Grand Ole Echo 9:00 PM
2/17 New Braunfels, TX KNBT/Roots & Branches 7:00 PM
2/19 Austin, TX Continental Club 9:00 PM**
2/20 Fredericksburg, TX Auslander 8:00 PM
2/21 New Braunfels, TX Gruene Hall 1:00-5:00 PM
2/21 Luckenbach, TX Luckenbach Texas 8:00 PM
2/22 Bandera, TX Bandera Saloon 9:00 PM
3/05 Black Mtn., NC The Town Pump 10:00 PM
3/06 Charlotte, NC Puckett's Farm Equip. 10:00 PM
3/07 Smithfield, NC Heidi's Two-Wheel Café 7:00 PM
** with Band of Heathens

More dates to be announced.
Please check www.pollstar.com or www.TedRussellKamp.com
for all the latest dates and news.

In conjunction with the release of the new CD, the all new Ted Russell Kamp web site is online and includes a regular blog, where Ted will share stories and information, up-to-the-minute news and tour info, and a store where fans can purchase Poor Man's Paradise, as well as the rest of his catalogue.