Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real announce album and tour dates

Straddling rock and roll, country, soul, folk and R&B, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real reach a new high on their highly anticipated new album Turn Off The News (Build A Garden) which is their second full-length record on Fantasy Records.

This is Lukas Nelson at his best: as a songwriter, a singer, a guitarist and bandleader, backed by Promise of the Real, one of the most talented, in-demand rock and roll ensembles working in the music industry at the moment.

Recorded at Shangri-La in Malibu and the Village Studios in West L.A., Turn Off The News (Build A Garden) was co-produced by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and John Alagia, who worked on the group’s previous album in 2017.

The band: bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony Logerfo, percussionist Tato Melgar, multi-instrumentalist Logan Metz and Lukas Nelson, worked fast recording 30 original songs during brief breaks between tours.  They tracked straight to analogue tape, keeping overdubs to a minimum while focusing on the live performances. Vocal and instrumental contributions from friends and family include Margo Price, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Micah Nelson, Kesha, Shooter Jennings, Randy Houser, Lucius, Madison Ryann Ward, Hunter Elizabeth and Neil Young.

The trailer for the new album showcases what seems to be a fun and upbeat album.

Turn Off The News (Build A Garden) TRACKLIST:

1. Bad Case 
2. Turn Off The News (Build A Garden) 
3. Where Does Love Go 
4. Save A Little Heartache  
5. Lotta Fun  
6. Civilized Hell  
7. Mystery  
8. Simple Life  
9. Out In LA 
10. Something Real  
11. Stars Made Of You 
12. Turn Off The News (Build a Garden) [Acoustic] 
13. Consider It Heaven

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real have seen their profile rise dramatically in the two years since the release of their self-titled Fantasy debut. The band has headlined shows and festivals all over the world and made a number of prestigious television appearances, all while continuing to blow minds as Neil Young’s go-to musical ensemble both on the road and in the studio.

Additionally, Turn Off The News (Build A Garden) arrives hot on the heels of the group’s high-profile collaboration with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper on 2018’s blockbuster film and soundtrack, A Star Is Born. Lukas not only co-wrote and co-produced much of the film’s multi-platinum, Oscar-winning soundtrack, he also worked closely with Cooper in crafting the lead character’s (Jackson Maine) musical persona. And in a classic case of art imitating life, Nelson and Promise of the Real appear in the movie too, performing as Maine’s backing band just as they’ve performed with Neil Young for years. Just recently, Lukas, Gaga and Cooper won the BAFTA Award for Film Music, one of the many accolades bestowed on the acclaimed project since its release.

2019 is shaping up to be another year full of career milestones. On May 16^th, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real will open for The Who at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The next day, May 17^th marks their first-ever headline performance at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium, which sold out in a matter of days. Other highlights also include a headline show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire, dates with Neil Young including Hyde Park and summer stadium shows opening for the Zac Brown Band.