CURTIS PEOPLES TO TOUR AGAIN THIS FALL WITH FRIENDS

Curtis Peoples, one of Los Angeles' most popular indie singer-songwriters, puts on an energetic live show that has audiences cheering and singing along. He's already done one national tour to packed houses since the release of his self-titled debut album.

At the end of October, the deep-voiced Curtis will be on the road again with Tony Lucca and Ernie Halter, going across the country from LA's Roxy to New York's Canal Room. Then, he opens for Tyler Hilton for five December dates on the East Coast.

Curtis loves touring because, he says, "It's just so free - you never know exactly what's going to happen!" And he's particularly looking forward to playing some new venues and some new cities, including Minneapolis, Annapolis and Virginia Tech.

Touring with Tyler Hilton, a longtime friend and collaborator who may be as well-known for his acting roles in 'One Tree Hill' and the recent film 'Charlie Bartlett' as he is for his strong songwriting and stirring vocals (his sophomore album is due from Warner Bros. in 2009), is sure to bring back memories for Curtis, who vividly recalls his first national tour opening for Tyler in 2004.

"It was such an amazing experience," he enthuses, "that I never wanted it to end. I really appreciated Tyler's support then, and I still do." To commemorate that tour, Curtis and Tyler visited a New York tattoo parlor after their show there, along with friend Michelle Branch, and Curtis got his only tattoo, a prominent Beatles logo on his right biceps muscle.

"I don't think I'll ever get another one," he says. "This one's my good-luck charm, because that tour is what made me know that I want to be out there playing for the rest of my life."

Tour Dates:
Oct 21 - The Roxy - Los Angeles, CA*
Oct 23 - LeStats - San Diego, CA**
Oct 25 - Venue TBA - Phoenix, AZ**
Oct 26 - Why? Sound - Logan, UT**
Oct 27 - Walnut Room - Denver, CO**
Oct 30 - The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN**
Nov 1 - Martyr's - Chicago, IL**
Nov 3 - Venue TBA - Madison, WI**
Nov 4 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI**
Nov 5 - Venue TBA - Indianapolis, IN**
Nov 6 - The Magic Bag - Ferndale, MI*
Nov 7 - Venue TBA - Cincinnati, OH*
Nov 8 - Venue TBA - Columbus, OH*
Nov 10 - 3rd & Lindsley - Nashville, TN*
Nov 11 - Venue TBA - Orlando, FL*
Nov 12 - The Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC*
Nov 14 - Canal Room - NYC*
Nov 15 - Ram's Head Tavern - Annapolis, MD*
Nov 17 - Venue TBA - Fairfield, CT*
Dec 3 - Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA^
Dec 6 - Jammin Java - Vienna, VA^
Dec 8 - Virginia Tech University - Blackburg, VA^
Dec 9 - Visulite Theater - Charlotte, NC^
Dec 10 - Eddie's Attic - Atlanta, GA^


*with Ernie Halter & Tony Lucca
**with Ernie Halter
^opening for Tyler Hilton

• Holding Me Down

Album Release Party--w/ Tony Lucca & Tyler Hilton





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Curtis Peoples' Touching Ballad Connects With Fans

Curtis Peoples writes some catchy music, no doubt about it. What makes this young Californian so special, though, is the deeply personal way listeners connect with his songs. From the high-energy first single, "Back Where I Started," to "Holding Me Down," a swaggering rocker, the music on Peoples' self-titled debut CD is heartfelt and honest, emotional and stirring.

One night, after a gig, a young woman from the audience approached the curly-headed troubadour to let him know that she wanted his tender ballad "All I Want" to be the first dance at her wedding. It's hard to imagine any higher praise for a love song than that!

As one of L.A.'s most popular indie singer-songwriters, Peoples has found widespread success in a short period of time, touring with Tyler Hilton, Josh Kelley, Hanson, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Tim Reynolds and Joe Firstman, all before landing his first record deal.

But for the always engaging Peoples, it's moments like meeting that bride-to-be that mean the most. "She was really down-to-earth and cool," he said. "It was definitely the nicest thing a fan ever said to me."

Peoples will be on the road through the fall, bringing his music to fans across the country.

• All I Want
• Back Where I Started

Sep 5 - NBC/KPRI Summer Concert Series - San Diego, CA
Sep 6 - LeStats - San Diego, CA^
Sep 10 - Red Devil Lounge - San Francisco, CA^
Sep 11 - Imbibe - Portland, OR^
Sep 12 - Q Cafe - Seattle, WA^
Sep 13 - Brooklyn Nights - Spokane, WA^
Sep 14 - TBD In-Store - Boise, ID^
Sep 15 - TBD In-Store - Boulder, CO^
Sep 16 - Toad Tavern - Denver, CO^
Sep 17 - Why? Sound - Logan, UT^
Sep 18 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV^
Sep 24 - University of Houston - Houston, TX^

^with Tony Lucca








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Big choruses and jumping rhythms aren't always what you expect when you hear someone described as an LA singer-songwriter. But that's what you'll get on Curtis Peoples' self-titled album due to be released on August 19th. It's got thoughtful lyrics and power guitars. Music Connection calls it "pure pop with a classic-rock vibe." You might call it "coffeeshop arena rock", and Curtis may well be its only practitioner.



Listen to its ten songs and you'll be reminded of the inspiring sounds of U2 and Bon Jovi as well as the acoustic pop of John Mayer and Jason Mraz. But Peoples, as viewers learned on MTV's on-air songwriting competition SCORE, has his own unique musical fingerprint. "All my favorite artists can go from acoustic to rock and back again from song to song and album to album," he says. "I want to be like that - it leaves a lot of room for excitement and surprise."



Peoples, a curly-haired San Diego native with a ready smile and a down-to-earth attitude, moved to LA just three years ago, and within months was on a national tour with Tyler Hilton, the singer-songwriter also known for his acting roles on 'One Tree Hill' and in 'Walk the Line'. Dates with Josh Kelley, Hanson, Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Tim Reynolds, Joe Firstman and others soon followed.



Some of Young Hollywood's most musical talents, including Jesse McCartney and Ryan Cabrera, have been spotted at Curtis's Los Angeles shows, and Music Connection praised his "strong and deeply resonant voice" and named him one of their "100 Unsigned Artists To Watch in 2008."



It didn't take long for the buzz to reach producer Marshall Altman (Matt Nathanson, Kate Voegele, Marc Broussard). The resulting album of well-crafted songs ranges from the hard-rocking swagger of "Heart Will Fall" (co-written by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder) and Tom Petty-esque "Back Where I Started " to the acoustic, contemplative "Wake Up" and the funky power pop of "Tell Me I'm Wrong," co-written with Tyler Hilton.



Curtis Peoples will be bringing his crowd-pleasing live show to audiences across the country this summer and fall. See dates below.

• Back Where I Started

Aug 10 - The 3 Hour Tour - Newport Beach, CA***

Aug 15 - Singing National Anthem at Dodgers Game - Los Angeles, CA

Aug 17 - 94.9fm (Radio Interview & Performance) - San Diego, CA

Aug 19 - The Roxy (Album Release Party) - Los Angeles, CA

Aug 21 - Great Scott - Boston, MA*

Aug 22 - Bitter End (NYC Album Release Party) - New York, NY*

Aug 23 - Acoustic Café - Rockaway, NJ*

Aug 24 - Jammin Java - Vienna, VA*

Aug 25 - The Cave - Chapel Hill, NC*

Aug 26 - The Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC*

Aug 27 - Eddie's Attic - Atlanta, GA*

Aug 28 - 3rd and Lindsley - Nashville, TN*

Aug 29 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL*

Aug 30 - Richmond, IN*

Sep 1 - Birdy's - Indianapolis, IN*

Sep 2 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI*

Sep 4 - Borders (In-Store Performance) - Orange, CA

Sep 5 - NBC/KPRI Summer Concert Series - San Diego, CA

Sep 6 - LeStats - San Diego, CA**

Sep 12 - Q Cafe - Seattle, WA**



*with Keaton Simons & Todd Carey

**with Tony Lucca

***with Tyler Hilton



















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