Mason Jennings tour starts today in Athens, Georgia in support of his latest album “In the Ever”. Go to www.masonjennings.com for a complete list of dates and ticket links.  Adam Topol from Culver City Dub Collective, and Jack Johnson’s band will be playing drums, with Jonny Polonsky on bass and piano.  Zach Gill will be jumping on board in North Carolina, opening for Mason as well lending his hands to some good vibes and smooth style on the keys.

Along the way the guys will be stopping by numerous radio stations, be sure to tune in to or go to their websites for more info.

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Well we kicked off the Fall tour last night in Mankato. The show was crazy and really fun and I am so excited about my new band. I feel really lucky to have Adam Topol playing with me on drums and Jonny Polonsky on bass and piano. They are such sweet guys and so inspiring as musicians. I have known Adam for years, he plays drums in the band The Culver City Dub Collective and also with my friend Jack Johnson and we have become friends through being on the road together, sharing a love for good books and old studio one recordings. I met Jonny last year through a mutual friend. He played pump organ on my song How Deep is That River and we have become friends since, sharing interests such as meditating and a love of simple songs. He played guitar on the last song Johnny Cash ever wrote! Nuff said.

My friend Zach Gill will be joining us in North Carolina to open the tour and also sit in on piano during our set. Can’t wait for that! He is the best.

I am backstage at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee getting ready for sound check. This is one of the nicest places to play in the country. They have a phonograph in the green room and the stack of records has Joanna Newsom’s Ys on top. Now we are talking. We are listening to Harry Belafonte now.

Last week I played a fun festival in Ventura, California and was able to catch up with some friends I was in Chile with. The movie 180 Degrees South is coming along. Hopefully, it will be out in the Spring if not earlier. The footage looks amazing!!

Can’t wait to play these upcoming shows around the country. What a beautiful time of year to drive. The leaves are already turning this week.  I hope to see you out there soon!

I will leave you with a Winston Churchill quote:  “If you are walking through hell, keep walking.”

Lots of love,
Mason
Milwaukee, WI
September 19, 2008

NPR.org, August 28, 2008 - Mason Jennings left high school in Pittsburgh when he was 16. He wound up in his current home near Minneapolis, where he’s released six full-length albums and started a family.

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At the 2008 Bonnaroo Music Festival, Mason Jennings was interviewed by Rolling Stone magazine.  They show some of his live performance at Bonnaroo cut with interview segments.... Enjoy!

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