Official press release:
Formed in San Diego in the early 90’s Unwritten Law has undeniably paved the way for Rock/Alternative musicians around the world with staple Multi-Platinum releases like Elva, Unwritten Law, and Live and Lawless. Today, the band is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Acoustic due out April 1, 2016 via Cyber Tracks, owned by El Hefe (guitarist of NOFX) and wife Jen Abeyta.
Acoustic is a masterful 13-track record filled with newly re-recorded Unwritten Law hits from Unwritten Law, Elva, Here’s To The Mourning, Swan, and The Hit List into flawless acoustic renditions. The emotionally rich album will also feature two brand new tracks including “Huartbreaker” a cover originally performed by John Legend and MSTRKRFT and “Belongs To You”, written by Scott Russo. The album features Scott Russo (Vocals/Guitar), Chris Lewis (Guitar, currently in Fenix TX), Jonny Grill (Bass), and original drummer Wade Youman; produced by Jim Perkins and Scott Russo, Additional production by Chris Lewis and Joe Marlett, Mixed by Joe Marlett, and Mastered by Tom Baker of Baker Mastering.
Acoustic track listing:
1. “Celebration” (Originally “Celebration Song” Here’s to the Mourning, 2005)
2. “Nevermind” (Swan, 2011)
3. “Oblivion” (Originally “Welcome to Oblivion” The Hit List, 2007 (also on Live and Lawless, 2008))
4. “Huartbreaker” (Originally performed by John Legend and MSTRKRFT)
5. “Up All Night” (Elva, 2002)
6. “Seeing Red” (Elva, 2002)
7. “Teenage” (Originally “Teenage Suicide” Unwritten Law, 1998)
8. “Starships” (Originally”Starships and Apocalypse” Swan, 2011)
9. “Shoulda” (Originally “I Shoulda Known Better” Live and Lawless, 2008)
10. “I Like The Way” (Here’s To The Mourning, 2005)
11. “Save Me” (Originally “Save Me (Wake Up Call)” Here’s To The Mourning, 2005)
12. “Cailin” (Unwritten Law, 1998)
13. “Belongs To You”
Unwritten Law will be hitting the road with Fenix TX this March kicking off their tour in Pomona, CA at The Glass House and hitting Los Angeles, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, and Las Vegas to name a few. In addition, the band has two VIP options for fans: (1) Band Hangout (ticket not included): includes early entry, first access to merchandise, exclusive CD featuring tracks by both bands, intimate soundcheck performance, M&G with Unwritten Law and Fenix TX, photo opportunity, signings, and VIP Laminate. (2) Band Hangout & Access (ticket not included): includes early entry, first access to merchandise, exclusive CD featuring tracks by both bands, intimate soundcheck performance, M&G with Unwritten Law and Fenix TX, photo opportunity, signings, VIP Laminate and watch the show from the stage (NOTE only 2 available per show)! VIP ticket packages can be ordered here.
Unwritten Law tour dates:
3/09 – Pomona, CA | Glass House
3/10 – Los Angeles, CA | The Palladium ^
3/11 – Scottsdale, AZ | Pub Rock Live
3/13 – Flagstaff, AZ | The Green Room *
3/15 – Kansas City, KS | Riot Room *
3/16 – Nashville, TN | City Winery *
3/18 – Austin, TX | SXSW
3/19 – Dallas, TX | So What?! Music Festival
3/20 – San Antonio, TX | 502 Bar
3/22 – Houston, TX | Warehouse Live Studio
3/24 – St. Petersburg, FL | The State Theatre
3/25 – Cape Canaveral, FL | Millikens Reef
3/26 – Fort Pierce, FL | The Inlet
3/27 – Cape Coral, FL | Dixie Roadhouse
3/28 – Jacksonville, FL | Freebird Live
3/29 – Atlanta, GA | Masquerade
3/30 – Baltimore, MD | Soundstage
3/31 – Philadelphia, PA | Underground Arts
4/01 – Boston, MA | Middle East Downstairs
4/02 – New York City, NY | Marlin Room (Webster Hall)
4/04 – Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE
4/05 – Cleveland, OH | The Grog Shop
4/06 – Columbus, OH | A&R Music Bar
4/07 – Chicago, IL | Lincoln Hall
4/08 – Omaha, NE | Slowdown
4/09 – Denver, CO | Marquis Theatre
4/10 – Colorado Springs, CO | The Black Sheep
4/11 – Salt Lake City, UT | In The Venue
4/12 – Reno, NV | PB & J’s
4/13 – Las Vegas, NV | Backstage Bar
4/14 – Long Beach, CA | The Federal *
4/15 – Santa Ana, CA | The Ritz *
4/16 – Santa Cruz, CA | The Catalyst *
^ = w/ Pennywise
* = no Fenix TX