Jesca Hoop Announces U.S. Tour

After spending the year promoting her collaborative album with Sam Beam (aka Iron & Wine), singer/songwriter Jesca Hoop is ready to show off tunes from her upcoming solo LP. The initial headline dates are scheduled in February and March.

John Davisson – Jesca Hoop
Ponte Vadra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Hoop and Beam released Love Letters For Fire in April,earning glowing reviews from The A.V. Club, The Guardian and even a respectable 7.5 rating from Pitchfork.

Pitchfork contributor Allison Hussey writes, “The duo’s exquisite vocal harmonies are the crown jewel of Love Letter for Fire, with the centerpiece and single ‘EverySongbird Says’ maximizing each singer’s strengths. Her voice is high and taut against his lower, billowing warmth. They circle each other from line to line and soar upward together gracefully on the song’s high notes. The tune is a patient ode to a partner, finding satisfaction in the small stuff. … Their voices fit together so uncannily that it’s like each was made to sing with the other.”

The duo stopped by NPR for a “Tiny Desk Concert” featuring “Sailor To Siren,” “Know The Wild That Wants You” and “Every Songbird Says.”

Hoop’s new album is due out Feb. 10.

“I’ve named this batch of rock solid babes Memories AreNow…for isn’t it the truth!! The Future, after all, is no place to put your better days !! What is more is that Memories Are Now will be coming out on the best indie label in the universe, Sub Pop records !!!!” Hoop posted on Facebook.

Check out the video for the lead track “The Lost Sky” below.

With more dates to be added soon, here’s how the tour routing stands today:

Feb. 26 – Austin, Texas, 3Ten Austin City Limits Live
Feb. 28 – Atlanta, Ga., Terminal West
March 02 – Vienna, Va., Jammin’ Java
March 05 – Philadelphia, Pa., Boot & Saddle
March 06 – Boston, Mass., Brighton Music Hall
March 08 – New York, N.Y., The Mercury Lounge
March 14 – Minneapolis, Minn., Cedar Cultural Center
March 17 – Seattle, Wash., Fremont Abbey Arts Center
March 18 – Portland, Ore., Aladdin Theater
March 20 – San Francisco, Calif., Great American Music Hall
March 21 – West Hollywood, Calif., The Roxy Theatre

Tickets for select dates are available now. Contact your local venue and visit JescaHoop.com for more information.