ABBY HAMILTON CONFIRMS SUMMER
HEADLINE SHOWS

TICKETS ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY

DEBUT ALBUM #1 ZOOKEEPER (OF THE SAN DIEGO ZOO) RELEASED TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM

April 18, 2024—Emerging singer, songwriter and musician Abby Hamilton will perform select headline shows this summer including newly confirmed stops at Greensboro’s Flat Iron, Knoxville’s Barley’s Tap Room, Chattanooga’s Cherry Street Tavern, Roanoke’s The Spot on Kirk and Harrisonburg’s Golden Pony. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for the new shows will go on-sale this Friday, April 19 at 10:00AM ET. Full details can be found at www.abbyhamiltonmusic.com/tour.

The upcoming performances add to a breakout year for Hamilton, who released her debut album, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo), this past fall via Blue Gown Records—a new imprint run by WhizzBangBAM’s Ian Thornton (Tyler Childers) in partnership with Virgin Music. Stream/purchase here.

Critical acclaim for #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo):

“infectious…introducing the acclaimed songsmith’s captivating blend of folk and indie rock” —American Songwriter

“A current special scene has emerged in Kentucky, where many promising and prominent talents have currently blossomed…Hamilton’s debut full-length release, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo), shows that she belongs to this esteemed company”—PopMatters

“One of the most refreshingly out of step voices in country music has made one of the year’s most genuinely brilliant and beautiful records.”—Holler

“a rising star, a luminary in the constellation of modern songcraft”—Guitar Girl Magazine

“channels a universal relatability that will aid anyone's journey of self-discovery and healing” —Wide Open Country

“Hamilton cemented herself alongside other Kentucky greats…like Childers, S.G. Goodman and Jeremy Short as she sang her honest, individualistic lyrics”—The Tennessean

“a set of powerful, imaginative and evocative songs… a strong, mature and engaging work” —Lexington Herald-Leader

“It’s always striking when a fresh-faced musical act comes out of nowhere and bowls you over with their abundant talents”—Charleston City Paper

“Kentucky native brings plenty of Bluegrass State heartbreak, radio-friendly twang and burgeoning maturity to her debut” —Americana Highways

“an enthralling blend of folk and indie rock. Abby Hamilton is pure unadulterated musical heroin.”—The Amp

“Abby Hamilton makes quite a statement with her debut album. No doubt she’s just getting started”—Twangville

“She writes with the eye of a novelist and she sings with lyrical grace and poetic precision” —Stereo Embers

“Hamilton puts you at ease; you can be yourself in the presence of this singer, you feel, because she understands her characters. By the transitive property of music, she understands you.” —Columbia Daily Tribune

“impressive…absolutely worth keeping an eye on.”—303 Magazine

“beautiful, moving, and supple”—Creative Loafing Atlanta

“it establishes Hamilton as among the year’s most appealing new artists”—Routes & Branches

Produced by Justin Craig and Duane Lundy, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo) is filled with Hamilton’s sharp lyrical perspective and entrancing vocals, further establishing her as one of music’s most intriguing new voices. Across these ten vulnerable tracks, Hamilton recounts personal experiences with a universal relatability, all over a captivating blend of folk and indie rock.

In addition to signing with Blue Gown Records, Hamilton has also signed a publishing deal with Limited Edition Music in partnership with Warner Chappell Music. Of the deal, Greg Sowders and Marc Wilson, Co-Presidents of Limited Edition Music Publishing, share, “Limited Edition Music Publishing proudly welcomes Abby Hamilton to our family of extraordinary artists. With her unique sound and unparalleled artistry, Abby’s music transcends boundaries and resonates with the deepest corners of the soul.

Reflecting on the album, Hamilton shares, “This is an album about the worlds we create to cope with the world we are in. The places we go to for comfort within ourselves when we are grieving, strategizing, fantasizing, creating, and so on. These songs are fake worlds rooted in my own experiences processed through my own lens of anxiety and hope. I hope this brings comfort to those who are in the process (whatever that may be). You are not alone. I was not alone in creating it either. With the help of Duane Lundy, Justin Craig, Zac Hamilton, Zach Martin, Carson Childers, and many more, I was aided in creating a sonic landscape that supported the fantasy vision. The goal was to integrate the sounds of country, rock, and anthemic choruses to create my own footprint. Tucked away in the studio for 5 months in Kentucky, we found a sound I am so proud of. #1 Zookeeper will always be the perfect timestamp to me of the process it takes to truly know and love yourself.”

Born and raised in Nicholasville, KY, Hamilton has garnered a reputation as an engaging live performer and musician. In the past few years, she has opened for artists such as Tyler Childers, Shakey Graves, Wynonna Judd, Blackberry Smoke, Kelsey Waldon and The Mountain Goats and also performed at many major festivals including Bonnaroo, AmericanaFest, Railbird, Luck Reunion and more. Ahead of her full-length debut, Hamilton released her EP, Afraid of the Dark (Live Sessions), in 2022 of which Brooklyn Vegan praised, “showcases Abby’s grizzled-yet-soaring voice.”

For more information, please contact Asha Goodman, Catherine Snead 615.320.7753 or Carla Sacks 212.741.1000 at Sacks & Co.

#1 ZOOKEEPER (OF THE SAN DIEGO ZOO) TRACK LIST
1. Lucky
2. Good Thing
3. Baby Let’s Ride
4. Mayday
5. #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo)
6. Soccer Field
7. Satisfied
8. Whatever Helps You Sleep
9. Fine
10. Displacer

ABBY HAMILTON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, April 19 at 10:00AM ET

May 30 /// Hamilton, OH /// RiversEdge Amphitheater*
June 1 /// Lexington, KY /// Railbird Music Festival
June 6 /// Greensboro, NC /// Flat Iron
June 7 /// Knoxville, TN /// Barley’s Tap Room
June 8 /// Chattanooga, TN /// Cherry Street Tavern
June 12 /// Roanoke, VA /// The Spot on Kirk
June 13 /// Harrisonburg, VA /// Golden Pony
June 14 /// Glen Jean, WV /// Whizzbangers Ball
June 23 /// Nashville, TN /// 3rd & Lindsley+

*supporting Ben Chapman & Co.
+co-headline with Will Overman

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