BLIND ATLAS release debut album "KODIAK BEAR" on June 18th

Manchester’s own Anglo-American band Blind Atlas will release their debut album Kodiak Bear on the 18^th June 2012. The same day they perform live in session for ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris’s BBC Radio 2 show.

The album launch gig takes place on Wednesday 20^th June at the Kings Arms in Salford (doors 7:30pm). Special guests include Jo Dudderidge and Adam P. Gorman (Travelling Band) with additional performances from African Drummers and a string quartet.

Brother Moon will be the lead radio track from the album with another beautiful animation from collaborator Volkerfirma who have also animated a video for the title track Kodiak Bear. 

When it comes to influences Blind Atlas will offer up the proverbial mixed bag, citing everyone from Neil Young, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones to Calexico, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and the Grateful Dead. Hailing from Denver [Colorado USA] and disparate points around the UK, Blind Atlas came together in the bohemian suburbs of south Manchester; united by a shared preoccupation with drinking, failed relationships and the Flying Burrito Brothers.

18^th June: Official album release date.

18^th June: Pre-record Bob Harris radio session. TX tbc.

20^th June: Album launch party Kings Arms Salford.

 

Blind Atlas formed in 2009.

Ross Thompson – Lead Vocal and Guitar

Pete Garner – Guitar and Hammond

Adam Jones – Guitar and Lapsteel

Cameron Baxter - Bass

Christian Jacobs – Drums Percussion and Backing Vocals

Helen ‘Bels’ Temperley – Viola, Violin and Backing Vocals

"Kodiak Bear" has been produced by The Earlys.

Tickets for the album launch are £6.50 advance from www.wegottickets.com/houseofcards and from Piccadilly Records.

 

Physical and digital versions of Kodiak Bear will be available through their bandcamp website (blindatlas.bandcamp.com), various UK independent record stores and through a variety of internet retailers including Amazon.com and iTunes music store.