Pre-order “Upside Down Mountain,” new track “Governor’s Ball”
Pre-orders for Conor's new album, Upside Down Mountain, begin today.
Pre-order the album at Nonesuch and receive an exclusive limited-edition print featuring the album art, or reserve your digital copy at iTunes.
Both pre-orders include an instant download of “Hundreds of Ways” and “Governor’s Ball.”
Limited-edition split seven-inch with Dawes
Conor Oberst and Dawes will release a limited edition seven-inch for Record Store Day (Saturday, April 19). This exclusive split will feature Dawes covering the Bright Eyes song “Easy/Lucky/Free” and Conor Oberst covering Dawes’ “Million Dollar Bill.”
As previously announced, Dawes will be appearing on Oberst’s spring tour as “special guests” — both opening the shows and acting as Oberst’s band for the tour.
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Nonesuch to release “Upside Down Mountain” on May 20th; US tour with special guest Dawes
Conor Oberst has signed to Nonesuch Records, which releases his new solo album, Upside Down Mountain, on May 20th.
Prior to the album release, a limited-edition seven-inch single will be released exclusively for Record Store Day (Saturday, April 19th). This special single will feature album track “Hundreds Of Ways” along with album outtake “Fast Friends” on the B-side.
Oberst kicks off the first leg of a world tour in support of the new album on May 8th in North Carolina. His friends and colleagues Dawes appear on the bill as “special guests” — both opening the shows and acting as Oberst’s band for the tour. Tickets are on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14th.
2012–2013 solo tour dates
Though 2012 is winding down, Conor is gearing up to play a few more special solo shows before the year's end, beginning this week in Washington, D.C., and wrapping up in Omaha this December.
Early next year, Conor will play two weeks of solo shows in Europe. Full details and links on the Shows page.
For those on the East Coast (or those who will be on the East Coast next week), Conor and Bowery Presents have teamed up to donate a pair of tickets and meet and greet passes to Conor's sold out show at Carnegie Hall on November 21st.
Bidding is open until Monday, November 19th at midnight. Details here.
All proceeds from the sale will go directly to Occupy Sandy.
Conor Oberst to play Los Angeles’ Royce Hall and New York City’s Carnegie Hall
Conor has added two live dates to his 2012 schedule. Oberst will be playing at Royce Hall in Los Angeles on September 27th and in New York City at Carnegie Hall on November 21st. Tickets for go on sale for Royce Hall on May 18th at 10am and for Carnegie Hall on May 21st at 11am.