Alain Johannes released his stunning album Spark this week, which SPIN praises for being “one of the most deeply-felt and confessional albums of the year.” Next up, Alain will be hitting the road in November opening for Fistful of Mercy, the new band made up of Ben Harper, Joseph Arthur, and Dhani Harrison (George Harrison’s son.) Though Spark is his debut solo release, Alain has been beloved by fans across the globe for years thanks to his collaborations with artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vutures, Chris Cornell, and Brody Dalle’s Spinerette.
This record is the moment when Alain’s strengths as a songwriter, vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist are finally showcased all at once. Spark is an ode to Natasha Shneider, Johannes’ late wife and creative partner who passed away in 2008. From beginning to end, the albumshowcases the remarkable technical precision and versatility that has made Johannes such an in-demand guitar player. It also reveals him to be far more than a rock guitarist, with elements of classical, flamenco, and Indian music displayed throughout. Tying it all together is his ability to craft melodies ripe with nuance, which is what truly makes each of the eight tracks captivating and emotionally resonant.
Alain Johannes Tour Dates w/Fistful of Mercy
11/09: Seattle, WA @ Showbox at Marke
t11/11: San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
11/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lounge at Hollywood Forever
11/16: Washington, DC @ Sixth + I Historic Synagogue
11/17: New York, NY @ Apollo Theater
11/18: Sommerville, MA @ Sommerville Theater
11/20: Philadelphia, PA @ Temple University – Baptist Tample
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