Eenie Meenie Records is excited to announce the release of
'Sleepwalker,' the new album by
Shon Sullivan under his Elliott Smith coined nickname Goldenboy. The album was written by Sullivan, demoed in his garage studio and later recorded with full band in two different southern California studios,
Intersteller and Leaning Pine. Veteran producer Don Tayler, who mastered all of Elliott Smith's records, sequenced and mastered the album. Fans of Goldenboy's previous releases will find 'Sleepwalker' showcases Sullivan's talent as songwriter and multi instrumentalist who masters piano, cello, guitar and voice for an unfancy yet affecting pop lushness which dovetails perfectly with the understated charms of the band's previous LPs, including
2006's critically acclaimed 'Underneath the Radio.' In an early review of 'Sleepwalker,' Examiner LA said
"fans of Radiohead's spiraling and melodic duty-driven shoegaze will enjoy" and called it the
"right prescription for
some holiday blues."
Before his solo career, Shon Sullivan, a native of Diamond Bar, CA, first toured and recorded with
Spain before
Elliott Smith recruited Sullivan to be a member of his band. It was during his four years in Elliott's band that Sullivan also began writing his own music as Goldenboy. As the go-to multi-talented artist in LA, Sullivan has also worked with
Neil Finn, Johhny Marr, The Eels, Matt Sharp/The Rentals, Ed Harcourt and many more. Goldenboy have toured with
Bright Eyes, Stephen Malkmus, and Grandaddy to name but a few, and will be setting out as a full band for much touring throughout 2011, including shows at SXSW.
CLICK HERE to check out
brand new album track "Holiday" which will be available as a bonus track when
'Sleepwalker' is out Feb 8 2011 on Eenie Meenie Records. You can also hear another
new song "I Like You Because" on
Goldenboy's myspace page.
GOLDENBOY ON TOUR
12/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Bordello
12/30 - Fullerton, CA @ Stubricks
1/11 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
2/1 - Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace Center
2/2 - San Francisco, CA @ Dolores Park Cafe
2/3 - Berkeley, CA @ Starry Plough
2/4 - Reno, NV @ Tonic Lounge
2/5 - Chico, CA @ 1078 Gallery
2/6 - Portland, OR @ Dante's, 9pm
2/7 - Portland, OR @ Music Millenium in-store, 6pm
2/7 - Portland, OR @ East End
2/8 - Portland, OR @ Knife Shop at Kelly's Olympian
2/9 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
2/10 - Bellingham, WA @ Green Frog
2/11 - Bellevue, WA @ Ground Zero
2/12 - Bozeman, MT @ Filling Station
