Brett Newski And Carter Husley Embark On Folk Catastrophe

BRETT NEWSKI AND CARTER HIT THE ROAD FOR FOLK CATASTROPHE TOUR

Restless touring powerhouse Brett Newski and singer/songwriter Carter Husley are launching their Folk Catastrophe tour in late October and November. Newski is playing in continued support of his second solo album American Folk Armageddon, out on Goodland Records. Joplin, MO native Carter Hulsey is performing songs from his new album, Drive Out.

“He has shed his band and is going the solo route with his latest, the superb acoustic punk album American Folk Armageddon. Part Frank Turner, part Billy Bragg, the ten songs that make up this record are often witty and always charming.” Blurt Magazine

Brett Newski found himself job-less, girl-less and band-less in 2011. He bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok. He ended up spending two years in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and the Phillipines, supporting himself composing music for Vietnamese tampon ads. During this period he wrote almost 100 power-folk songs…one tenth of those are on American Folk Armageddon, out May 13th on Good Land Records. Helmed by Jonny Phillip, drummer for Trapper Schoepp & the Shades, Tommy Stinson and others, he handpicked Newski and ultimately began managing him. Newski’s solid Midwestern roots anchor songs with super catchy melodies and melancholy lyrics with subtle wit. Newski is DIY to the core, designing his own site, drawing all his own artwork for the CDs, posters and web as well as writing copious amounts of music.

“Drive Out plays like a breath of fresh air at a time when music all but screams your name to get your attention. Throughout its eight tracks, the album benefits from sparse, almost minimalist, instrumentation that exists only when it needs to. When you hear a banjo or mandolin on the album, it’s there to strengthen the track and never for the novelty. And it’s refreshing.” Midwest Action

Carter Hulsey is an American alt-country singer songwriter from Joplin, Missouri. Raised by his mother and father with daily musical influence by the likes of Willie Nelson, Elton John, and Jerry Jeff Walker on vinyl. At age 13, Hulsey found is father’s acoustic Guild guitar, where his long love for music was channeled. Hulsey’s sound and talent was developed with four bands prior to his breakaway as a solo artist in 2008. Hulsey blends honest lyrics, catchy melodies, undeniable hooks, folk and rock.

Three albums and five years later, Hulsey released his newest album February 4, 2014, Drive Out. This album that takes a modern twist on “country” with raw emotion, a deep groove and clever storytelling. The strength of the material and performance suggest Hulsey has curated his personal sound and his music is all the better for it. The low-key folk-rock blends with an ambient sound to create a haunting and unique vibe bound to keep the listener coming back for more. Hulsey has a talent for continuing the deep felt conversation with listeners with an intentional voice for love, loss, travel and the grit of southern culture with ease. Hulsey harnesses the story, channels, and delivers to the listener.

TOUR DATES
10/22/14 CMJ-Map Room New York, NY (Old Soul Revival)
10/24/14 CMJ-Rockwood Music Hall New York, NY (solo)
10/24/14 CMJ-Rock Shop New York, NY w/ the Figgs

With Carter Hulsey
10/30/14 Tj Lelands Pittsburg, KS
10/31/14 Jb’s Downtown Joplin Joplin, MO
11/01/14 The Demo St. Louis, MO
11/02/14 Elbo Room Chicago, IL
11/03/14 DG’s Taphouse Ames, IA
11/04/14 Von Presley Studios Cedar Rapids, IA
11/05/14 Pollack INN Wausau, WI
11/06/14 Crescendo Espresso Bar Madison, WI
11/07/14 Hotel Foster Milwaukee, WI
11/08/14 Lawrence University Appleton, WI
11/09/14 Old Dog Tavern Kalamazoo, MI
11/11/14 Cafe Rhema Flint, MI
11/12/14 Mahtay Café St Catharines, ON
11/13/14 Cameron House Toronto, ON
11/14/14 Pierce Arrow Film-Arts Center Buffalo, NY
11/15/14 The Space Hamden, CT
11/16/14 Midway Cafe Boston, MA
11/19/14 Rockwood New York City, NY
11/20/14 House Show Newark, NJ
11/21/14 Ruba Club Studios Philadelphia, PA