Richie Kotzen (Photo: Juergen Spachmann)
(CelebrityAccess) — Multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Rich Kotzen Signed a new label deal with BMG.
“After working with Richie on the successful Smith/Kotzen project, we know what an incredible songwriter and artist he is, so we’re excited to hear about him as a solo artist,” said BMG Senior Vice President Michael Kachko ’s work. When he played us new material, we knew immediately we wanted to be a part of it.
“I was very happy to hear that BMG wanted to release this album, which, as I envisioned, would not be artistically compromised,” said Richie Kotzen. “I love that the BMG team creatively trusts me and my vision without having to reinvent the wheel. A lot of times, business side things do interfere with the creative progress of writers and teams like this,” Kotzen continued, “The point is that we can do Something to help you move beyond what you’ve already done as a writer. Their attitude seems to be, “You’ve done your job as a writer, as a producer, as a musician, now let’s take the ball.” For me, this felt like the beginning of an amazing journey and a reset in an industry that was becoming increasingly complex for a lone artist.
The deal comes after Kotzen announced the release of his next studio album, Nomad, which is set to be released on September 27 on BMG.
In addition, Kotzen is also preparing to embark on a North American tour, which will kick off on September 13th at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California, and end on November 2nd at the Granada Theater in Dallas.
US autumn tour
September 13 – The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA
September 14 – Whiskey a Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
September 19 – Goldfield Trading Post (Roseville) – Roseville, CA
September 20 – Tower Theater, Fresno, California
September 21 – Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, Nevada
September 25 – Black Sheep – Colorado Springs
September 26 – Headquarters Live Denver – Denver, Colorado
September 27 – Barnato – Northeast Omaha
September 28 – Knuckleheads Saloon – Kansas City, MO
September 30 – St. Louis City Winery – St. Louis, MO
October 2 – Blue Note – Harrison OH
October 4th – Magic Bag – Ferndale MI
October 5 – Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL
October 7 – Jergels Warrendale – Pennsylvania
October 9 – Ridgefield Theater – Ridgefield, CT
October 10 – Iridium – New York City, NY
October 11 – Iridium – New York State
October 12 – Iridium – New York, NY
October 15 – Boston City Winery – Boston, MA
October 17 – Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, New Hampshire
October 20 – Suffolk Theater – Riverhead NY
October 22 – Rams Take the Stage – Annapolis MD
October 23 – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA
October 24 – Beacon Theater – Hopewell, VA
October 25 – Backseat Bar & Grill – Winchester, VA
October 29 – Atlanta City Winery – Atlanta, GA
October 30 – Urban Winery Nashville – Nashville, TN
November 1 – Haute Spot Leander – Texas
November 2 – Granada Theater – Dallas, Texas
