Rocky Votolato: True Devotion
Rocky Votolato is back with a new album called True Devotion that is already available on iTunes. Yesterday, Paste Magazine began streaming the entire album and can still be heard there. The first single, Red River, was released yesterday, while the album will officially be released on February 23rd. The single will be released as a 7″ with two bonus tracks (that feature David Bazan on drums), Rushing To The Ending (with James Bowman on guitar) and Connections. Pre-release orders will be shipped with a 7″.
Peering into the connection between True Devotion and the personal life of Rocky Votolato since he released The Brag & Cuss, we’re told that Rocky has been struggling with severe depression and anxiety.
“Unable to write or keep up a busy touring schedule, he cut himself off from the outside world (at one point barely leaving his apartment for over a year). Spending his time reading and studying, he gradually overcame his demons.”
Rocky eventually began to write again and during the recording process of True Devotion, which he recorded most of the album alone, he, “found some long sought-after understanding and peace of mind.” (quoted from his press release)
Rocky Votolato tour dates:
Feb 24 NEW YORK, NY Mercury Lounge (CD Release Show) ! #
Feb 26 CHICAGO, IL Schubas (CD Release Show) $
Mar 02 PORTLAND, OR Mississippi Studios #
Mar 04 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Bottom of the Hill * @
Mar 05 LOS ANGELES, CA Troubadour * @
Mar 06 UPLAND, CA Wire Music and Art Venue* @
Mar 07 SAN DIEGO, CA Casbah * #
Mar 08 PHOENIX, AZ Rhythm Room * @
Mar 09 ALBUQUERQUE, NM Launchpad * @
Mar 10 DENVER, CO Hi-Dive * 16+
Mar 11 PROVO, UT Velour * @
Mar 13 SEATTLE, WA Neumo’s (CD Release Show) * ^ @
Mar 26 PULLMAN, WA Gladish Community Center () @
Apr 01 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Triple Rock $
Apr 02 MILWAUKEE, WI Bay View Brewhaus % #
Apr 03 LANSING, MI Mac’s Bar % @
Apr 05 TORONTO, CANADA Drake Hotel % 19+
Apr 07 ALLSTON, MA Great Scott % $
Apr 10 PHILADELPHIA, PA First Unitarian % @
Apr 11 WASHINGTON, DC DC 9 % $
Apr 13 PITTSBURGH, PA Garfield Artworks % @
Apr 14 AKRON, OH Musica % @
Apr 15 NEWPORT, KY Southgate House % @
@ All Ages
# 21+
$ 18+
! with My Flag Is On Fire, The Bindle Stiffs
% with Brooke Waggoner
* with Adam H. Stephens
^ with Terrordactyls
() with Birds on a Wire Folk