Mixtape Muse: Jeremy Messersmith Announces June Tour

Messerwho? Messersmith! Jeremy Messersmith is a singer-songwriter from Minneapolis who is well studied in the structure of '60s pop as well as chamber pop. He lands notes and vocal harmonies in all the right places and it shows on songs like "Violet!" and "Lazy Bones" from his latest effort, The Reluctant Graveyard. Hear "Violet!" below.

MP3: Jeremy Messersmith - "Violet!"

The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Zombies, Big Star, Belle and Sebastian, sunny California…the things one thinks about with "Violet!" running through the ears. She's a fading beauty. He doesn't want her to go and take the path she's headed down. She has her mind set on a dangerous path, a path he knows is foolish to travel. He aches for her to return, but comes to see that she is lost to her cause. Messersmith takes one line ("So get up, Violet") and brings it from a simple sentence to a vocal harmony that sounds immaculate, carried by a lush choir of back-up vocals. He starts wounded, frustrated, but gradually gains confidence until he takes solace in his own words. It's a blissful conclusion to a troubled beginning.

Mr. Messersmith is an active member of the social media world, so much so he was recently featured on Spinner. Check out his website every Wednesday for new content, from a b-side track, lunchtime video concert, streaming video from the recording studio, and more.

Jeremy Messersmith Tour Dates:
6/5 - Chicago, IL - Do Division Street Festival
6/6 - St. Paul, MN - Grand Old Days
6/9 - Brooklyn, NY - Littlefield
6/10 - Boston, MA - Cafe 939
6/11 - Washington DC - Velvet Lounge
6/12 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
6/14 - Ann Arbor, MI - The Ark
6/15 - Evanston, IL - SPACE
6/16 - Iowa City, IA - The Mill
6/18 - Milwaukee, WI - Club Giribaldi's
6/21 - Lexington, KY - Natashia's
6/22 - Nashville, TN - 3rd and Lindsley
6/23 - Atlanta, GA - Smith's Olde Bar
6/24 - Opelika, AL - 8th and Rail
6/26 - New Orelans, LA - All Ways Lounge
6/27 - Houston, TX - Mango's Cafe
6/28 - Austin, TX - Stubb's

You can download Jeremy Messersmith's latest release, The Reluctant Graveyard, at the Bandcamp link below. Name your price.