“Keep Falling” single, featuring many of artist’s
life-long friends, streaming now;
See Ackerman’s band live in San Francisco at Hotel Utah on March 2nd.
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Gregory
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About Gregory Ackerman
Los Angeles area-based songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist, Gregory Ackerman
has made an album that sounds as inviting as its title indicates. And
Friends, the artist’s debut full-length arrives May 25th, 2018 via V2/Munich. The album was produced by Rilo Kiley bassist, Pierre de Reeder.
Ackerman explains, “I wrote ‘Keep Falling’ when I was in a great mood one day, like I was
falling in love with the whole world. But I had no idea what I was doing or
where I was going, I was just content. It made me want to write a love song
about loving everything and anything, but no one thing or one person in
particular.”
He continues, “I remember a conversation I was having
with a friend of mine, and she was asking me how I could live without wanting
love in my life. I was focusing on my music and did not want to get involved
with anyone. I thought love would be a distraction, so I instead turned to
trying to find a universal love for all things in the world.”
Having soaked up the sun and song of the Laurel Canyon
air since childhood, Ackerman’s warmth is immediately showcased on And
Friends, opening with his own immersive double-tracked vocals, guitar
and piano playing, along with the sincere contributions of Ackerman’s actual friends.
Swarthy drumming comes courtesy of high school friend,
Keenan McDaniel, plaintive slide
guitars from Tom Relling, a friend
since middle school, and beautiful vocal touches are provided by singer, Malarie Howard, who lends a female
perspective to “Keep Falling,” who Ackerman met in college. The dusty
harmonica throughout the album is by Ackerman’s
brother Eric, who also performs in Gregory’s live band, and has likely
been a friend of his brother’s since birth.
Everything else that we hear on And Friends comes from Ackerman
himself. The album represents a singular point of view that is uncommon on a
debut. Where some might be finding their footing, Ackerman is firmly planted.
And
Friends by Gregory Ackerman is scheduled for release on May 25th via V2/Munich. Ackerman is available for interviews. Contact Josh
Bloom at Fanatic for
more information.
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