Melissa Ferrick Gets Busy

Releasing her first studio album in five years, the classy singer/songwriter lays out some extensive roadwork detailing headlining dates as well as gigs with Ani DiFranco.

Still Right Here marks Melissa Ferrick’s first new studio release in half a decade. With one track featuring guest vocals from DiFranco while another showcases guitar playing by Kaki King, the album drops Sept. 13 on Mpress Records.

While the artist does have a few dates before the album’s release, such as a June 18 appearance in Bozeman, Mont., June 24 in New York City and Aug. 13 in Oceana County, Mich., at the , the tour gets underway in early September with two nights in Providence, Mass., at the Art House Theatre Sept. 2-3.

Other dates include Cambridge, Mass., at Club Passim Sept. 6-7; Brooklyn’s Bell House Sept. 10; Philadelphia at World Café Live Sept. 11; Toronto at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern Sept. 14; Nashville at Third & Lindsley Sept. 18 and Alexandria, Va., at the Birchmere Sept. 24.

Ferrick’s shows with DiFranco begin in Pittsfield, Mass., at the Colonial Theatre Nov. 9 and wrap up at New York City’s Town Hall Nov. 19. Stops in between include Boston’s Wilbur Theatre Nov. 10; Bethlehem, Pa., at Zoeller Art Center Nov. 15 and Brooklyn’s Music Hall Of Williamsburg Nov. 18.

Some shows are already on sale. Visit MelissaFerrick.com for more information.