AUSTIN SONGBIRD CARRIE RODRIGUEZ MAKES AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

Austin native Carrie Rodriguez makes her first Austin City Limits appearance this month. Her performance, taped in July, will air the week of October 25, 2008 (check local listings in your area); the show also features Jakob Dylan. “I grew up watching Austin City Limits” Rodriguez said, “so this was a dream come true for me – definitely the highlight of my musical career so far.” Austin City Limits (PBS), the legendary public television show, is the longest-running popular music show in the United States and just kicked off its 34^th season.

Highlights of the set include songs from SHE AIN’T ME, Rodriguez’s second solo album and follow-up to 2006's critically-acclaimed SEVEN ANGELS ON A BICYCLE (EMI/Manhattan/Back Porch) as well as audience favorites “Never Gonna Be Your Bride” and “Absence”. For the show, the Austin-born and Berklee trained violinist-turned-fiddler enlisted her touring band -- Hans Holzen (guitar), Kyle Kegerreis (bass), Eric Platz (drums) -- as well as special guests Gary Louris of the Jayhawks (background vocals, guitar), Greg Leisz (pedal & lap steel guitars) and Michael Ramos (keyboards).

A stellar sophomore effort, SHE AIN’T ME has been receiving rave reviews. The Associated Press said “The classically trained Rodriguez’s second solo album, “She Ain’t Me,” showcases her growth as a vocalist. Her voice has blossomed into a versatile, nuanced instrument that’s equally appealing on a swaggering rocker or love lament. It’s clear Rodriguez is a major talent.” While the Boston Globe raved “What can’t she do… Carrie Rodriguez has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling new voices on the roots-rock scene. What’s so enticing about Rodriguez’s music is her gift for delivering emotional grit with a winsome sound. Whether flirty, forlorn, or fighting mad, her voice is cool and self-contained, full of promise and peril.”

Rodriguez is touring in support of SHE AIN’T ME through November of 2009 (see current touring itinerary below). Her segments of the popular radio shows Mountain Stage and World Café will air in October. SHE AIN’T ME recently reached #2 on the Americana radio charts and #18 on the AAA non-com charts. In November, she’ll tape the nationally syndicated radio show Acoustic Café. Look for her visibility to increase even more next year with additional TV, media, and touring introducing her music to a wider audience.

Tour Dates:

15-Oct	Winters, CA	Palms Playhouse
16-Oct	Healdsburg, CA	Raven Theatre
18-Oct	Santa Barbara, CA	Lobero Theatre/Sings Like Hell!
19-Oct	Joshua Tree, CA	Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival
22-Oct	Austin, TX	Cactus Café - presented by NoDepression.com
23-Oct	Austin, TX	Cactus Café - presented by NoDepression.com
24-Oct	Norman, OK	Sooner Theatre w/Ruthie Foster
25-Oct	Houston, TX	Houston Women's Festival
26-Oct	Dallas, TX	Granada Theater w/Sarah Bettens
28-Oct	Chattanooga, TN	Rhythm & Brews
29-Oct	Knoxville, TN	Bijou Theater
2-Nov	Ringwood, NJ	Ringwood Public Library
5-Nov	Minneapolis, MN	Varsity Theatre
6-Nov	Madison, WI	High Noon Saloon
7-Nov	Milwaukee, WI	Pabst Theater/WUWM Event
8-Nov	Chicago, IL	Morse Theater
9-Nov	Minneapolis, MN	Cedar Cultural Center
10-Nov	Ames, IA	Maintenance Shop
12-Nov	Davenport, IA	Redstone Room
13-Nov	St Louis, MO	Blueberry Hill - Duck Room
14-Nov	Indianapolis, IN	Rathskeller/Kellersaal Ballroom
15-Nov	Memphis, TN	Hi Tone Café
16-Nov	Nashville, TN	3rd & Lindsley
18-Nov	Atlanta, GA	Eddie's Attic
19-Nov	Asheville, NC	Grey Eagle Music Hall w/The Waybacks
20-Nov	Charlotte, NC	Evening Muse
21-Nov	Savannah, GA	Lucas Theatre – opening for John Prine
22-Nov	Jacksonville, FL	Florida Theatre – opening for John Prine
4-Dec	Kent, OH	Kent Stage
5-Dec	Pittsburgh, PA	Club Café/WYEP Event
6-Dec	Arden, DE	Arden Gild Hall
13-Dec	Easton, MD	Avalon Theatre
14-Dec	Vienna, VA	Jammin Java