George McConnell Releases Virtual 45’s

Freed of contractual obligations, George McConnell has been able to turn the focus back to his original songs, leading to his most recent musical project showcasing two decades of stage experience and songwriting talent. From the lilting country of "Veronica Blue" and "Feel No Pain" to the honky tonk rollick of "Goodbye, So Long", through the Stax funk workout of "Mr. Cropper" to the sagacious journey of "Jaguar of the Mountain", along with the autobiographical humor of "Hey Man" and the ‘in your face’ punk of "Here We Come Now!”, these songs serve as a musical reflection of his lengthy travels, travails and adventures that all began on a beer truck in the Mississippi Delta.
 
As an invitation to come ride shotgun on the truck with him, George released this latest batch of tunes exclusively via digital download on his fancy new web site www.georgemcconnell.com. But…. there is a twist. Since George is a bit ‘different’ [read: weird] and thinks he’s SO in tune with this modern digital age [he calls it the ether-net], he insisted on releasing the songs as pairs- "you know, like a real 45 rpm vinyl record.” When asked why, he simply replied, "Because I love jukeboxes." Therefore, without realizing it, George had single-handedly invented the first true "Virtual 45" ™ in the world! Now you too can make history by being the first one on your block to own one of these rare ‘pressings’! Vinyl fans, don’t worry…real 45’s are on the way. And for those who embrace the ease of compact discs and the full album format, there is also a CD, Singles Only releasing May 12th.
 
McConnell and his band The Nonchalants play their final hometown show at The Lyric on March 26, then barnstorm across the Southeast leading up to the official release of Singles Only. Midwest dates will follow.
 

George McConnell On Tour

Thu Mar 26          Oxford MS                   The Lyric                             w/ Last Waltz Ensemble

Fri Mar 27           Augusta GA                  Sky City                              w/ Bloodkin

Sat Mar 28          Charleston SC              The Pour House 

Mon Mar 30         Columbia SC                Sudworks Taphouse 

Tue Mar 31          Atlanta GA                   Peachtree Tavern 

Wed Apr 1           Raleigh NC                   The Pour House Music Hall              w/ Waylandsphere

Thu Apr 2            Charlotte NC                 The Double Door Inn                          w/ Bloodkin

Fri Apr 3              St Simons Island GA     Rafter’s 

Sat Apr 4            Macon GA                    The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom 

Thu Apr 9            Memphis TN                 Newby’s 

Fri Apr 10            Knoxville TN                 Patrick Sullivan’s

Sat Apr 11           Greenville MS               The Walnut Street Block Party 

Fri Apr 17            Tuscaloosa AL             Mellow Mushroom 

Sat Apr 18           Starkville MS               Cotton District Arts Festival 

Thu Apr 23           Starkville MS               State Theatre                                     w/ Bloodkin

Fri Apr 24            Oxford MS                   Proud Larry’s 

Sat Apr 25           Oxford MS                   Double Decker Arts Festival

Sat Jun 6            Ocean Srings MS          Government St Grocery 

Sat Jun 6            Ocean Springs MS        Fear Not Fest – The Shed 

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