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Myles Kennedy, the renowned vocalist and guitarist known for his work with Alter Bridge and Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, will release his third solo studio album, The Art of Letting Go, on October 11th through Napalm Records.
Myles Kennedy is one of modern rock music’s most formidable and captivating vocalists. As the frontman for Alter Bridge and Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, he has firmly cemented his status as a true rock icon for the current generation of music fans. With his soaring, emotive vocal range and raw, passionate delivery, Myles’s ability to simultaneously excel in two massively successful groups is a testament to his talents.
With critical acclaim for his previous two solo albums, Year of the Tiger and Ides of March, Myles has once again poured his boundless musical talents and creative energies into crafting a captivating new collection of songs that promises to enthrall listeners. The eleven tracks that comprise The Art of Letting Go, finds Myles creating a solid rock album with songs around driving riffs. Standout songs like the gritty, riff-driven “Mr. Downside,” the emotive, contemplative “Say What You Will,” and the atmospheric acoustic intro delivers a surprise hard rock punch with “Behind the Veil” seamlessly blend Myles’ signature soulful vocal delivery with a penchant for hard-hitting rock songs.
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It’s always a pleasure to interview the immensely talented Myles, whether to discuss a new solo release or the latest album from Alter Bridge. For his latest solo release, The Art of Letting Go, Myles reveals that, unlike his previous two solo albums, this one does not have a unifying thematic thread. Instead, the focus was purely on crafting a collection of impactful, hard-hitting rock songs with a strong foundation of captivating riffs and melodies. He divulges that creating a solo album is an exercise to strengthen his editing skills to learn when a song is good, and fans may be shocked to discover who he bounces song ideas off. Looking ahead to the upcoming tour dates across Europe and the US, Myles is toying with the idea of treating audiences to a possible Supertramp or perhaps an acoustic reimagining version of the song he wrote for fellow rock icon Sebastian Bach, “What Do I Got to Lose.” Watch or listen to their conversation below. Please follow My Global Mind on Facebook and Twitter and subscribe to their YouTube channel.
The track listing for The Art Of Letting Go:
1) The Art Of Letting Go
3) Mr. Downside
5) Behind The Veil
6) Saving Face
7) Eternal Lullaby
9) Dead To Rights
10) How The Story Ends
Photo Credit: Rick Mapes
To celebrate the release of The Art Of Letting Go, Myles Kennedy and his trio will be hitting the road in support of the new album. A 6-date UK run with support from Devin Townsend was recently went on sale for November and December. Twenty more newly announced dates are being added to The Art Of Letting Go Tour 2024 all across Europe starting in October. The additional European dates will feature support from Black River Delta or Cardinal Black.
The band will also be bringing the tour to North America with dates set for January and February 2025. The 2025 dates will feature special guest Tim Montana. More information on all shows including links to tickets and VIP packages can be found at https://myleskennedy.com.
Myles Kennedy The Art Of Letting Go Tour 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024 – Hamburg, DE – Gruenspan ^
Monday, October 28, 2024 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset ^
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – Gothenburg, SE – Valand ^
Friday, November 1, 2024 – Stockholm. SE – Debaser ^
Saturday, November 2, 2024 – Oslo, NO – John Dee ^
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater ^
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Warsaw, PL – Club Progresja ^
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Prague, CZ – Palac Akropolis ^
Sunday, November 10, 2024 – Budapest, HU – Akvarium Klub ^
Monday, November 11, 2024 – Vienna, AT – Arena ^
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz ^
Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Zurich, CH – X-Tra ^
Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Munich, DE – Technikum ^
Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Luxembourg, LU – Rockhal ^
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – Frankfurt, DE – Zoom +
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Tilburg, NL – 013 +
Friday, November 22, 2024 – Cologne, DE – Kantine +
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Paris, FR – Le Cabaret Sauvage +
Monday, November 25, 2024 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 #
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Manchester, UK – Academy #
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City #
Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham #
Monday, December 2, 2024 – Cardiff, UK – The Great Hall, Cardiff Uni Students Union #
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town #
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Dublin, IE – The Academy +
Friday, December 6, 2024 – Belfast, IE – Limelight +
^ with special guest Black River Delta
+ with special guest Cardinal Black
# Previously announced date with Devin Townsend Acoustic Performance
Myles Kennedy The Art Of Letting Go North American Tour 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025 – Joliet, IL – The Forge *
Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater *
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop *
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall *
Friday, January 24, 2025 – Uncasville, CT – Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre *
Monday, January 27, 2025 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall *
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony *
Thursday, January 30, 2025 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage *
Friday, January 31, 2025 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre *
Sunday, February 02, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl *
Monday, February 03, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse *
Wednesday, February 05, 2025 – Destin, FL – Club LA *
Friday, February 07, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center *
Saturday, February 08, 2025 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall *
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall *
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – Denver, CO – Summit *
Friday, February 14, 2025 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater *
Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre *
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades *
Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Seattle, WA – The Neptune *
Friday, February 21, 2025 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory *
* with Special Guest Tim Montana
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