ABSOLUTE ZERO FEATURING YMUSIC, BLAKE MILLS, THE STAVES, JACK DEJOHNETTE AND MORE OUT APRIL 12

ADDITIONAL U.S. TOUR DATES CONFIRMED WITH AMOS LEE

Pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby’s new song “Cast-Off,” which was co-written with and features Justin Vernon premieres on Pitchfork. Produced by Hornsby, Vernon, Tony Berg and Brad Cook, the track was recorded at Vernon’s April Base studio and includes vocals and keyboards by S. Carey. Hornsby says it’s “a song about acceptance and even gratitude in the face of rejection, egolessness, patience and humility.” The singleappears on Hornsby’s forthcoming record, Absolute Zero, which is out on April 12. You can listen/share “Cast-Off” here

Hornsby’s previously released song, “Voyager One,” continues to receive critical praise— The New York Times says, “Contemplating the optimism of space travel and discord on Earth, Bruce Hornsby delivers a swinging, Minimalistic chamber-pop hoedown, an Aaron Copland-tinged romp with yMusic’s horns and strings ricocheting all around Hornsby’s percussive piano clusters. It’s genial and upbeat, but far from complacent,” while Aquarium Drunkard adds, “Hornsby’s new album, Absolute Zero, furthers his commitment to chasing inspiration, no matter what unlikely places he may end up doing so. From the harmony-laced title song to the Steve Reich-ian ‘Fractals’ to the cresting anthem ‘Voyager One,’ the record is defiantly unclassifiable. One gets the sense that’s the goal. While many musicians settle into an artistic groove, 33 years removed from his commercial breakthrough, Absolute Zero finds Hornsby exploring sound as boldly as ever.”

Hornsby has also confirmed additional U.S. tour dates including a run of co-headline performances with Amos Lee. Tickets go on sale beginning March 22nd at 10AM local time and are available at BruceHornsby.com. See below for complete list of summer tour dates. 

The genesis of Absolute Zero began within Hornsby’s work as a film composer for writer-director Spike Lee. Hornsby started collaborating with Lee in 1992; ultimately, in 2008, he began scoring for Lee. Predominantly produced by Hornsby, the 10-track album includes additional production from Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Andrew Bird, Public Image Ltd.) and Brad Cook (Sharon Van Etten, Hiss Golden Messenger). Absolute Zero also includes musical contributions from yMusic, The Staves, Blake Mills, Jack DeJohnette, S. Carey, The Orchestra of St. Hanks (Frost School/Univ. of Miami), Hornsby’s longtime band The Noisemakers and more. “Take You There (Misty)” was co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter.

Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song “Changes” builds on “The Way It Is” and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track. In 1991, Hornsby collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, playing on her iconic hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Additionally, Hornsby was a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from September 1990 to March 1992, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe. Hornsby has written six full film scores and contributed music to four others including Lee’s Netflixseries She’s Gotta Have It and BlacKkKlansman. 

The 13-time Grammy nominee has solidified his status as a highly sought after collaborator. Hornsby’s own 20 albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and Hornsby has appeared on over 100 records including releases with Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Ricky Skaggs, Bob Seger, Chaka Khan, Brandon Flowers, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Mavis Staples, Leon Russell, Willie Nelson and more.

ABSOLUTE ZERO TRACKLIST

1. Absolute Zero (featuring Jack DeJohnette)
2. Fractals
3. Cast-Off (featuring Justin Vernon)
4. Meds (featuring Justin Vernon, Blake Mills and Rob Moose)
5. Never In This House (featuring yMusic and The Staves)
6. Voyager One (featuring yMusic)
7. Echolocation
8. The Blinding Light Of Dreams (featuring yMusic)
9. White Noise
10. Take You There (Misty) (featuring yMusic and The Staves)

BRUCE HORNSBY AND THE NOISEMAKERS LIVE

April 25 – Wilbur Theatre – Boston, MA 
April 26 – Ridgefield Playhouse – Ridgefield, CT 
April 27 – Ulster Performing Arts Center – Kingston, NY 
April 29 – National Sawdust – Brooklyn, NY
April 30 -National Sawdust – Brooklyn, NY 
May 3 – Beachlife Festival – Redondo Beach, CA 
May 6 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA (SOLD OUT)
June 18 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC *
June 19 – Knight Theater – Charlotte, NC *
June 21 – Atlanta Symphony Hall – Atlanta, GA #
June 23 – Lime Kiln Theatre – Lexington, VA *
June 25 – Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN *
June 26 – Salvage Station – Asheville, NC *
June 28 – The Majestic Theatre – Gettysburg, PA *
June 29 – Smith Opera House – Geneva, NY *
June 30 – Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, NH *
July 12 – Pocono Mountain Event Center – Mt Pocono, PA
July 13 – Roxian Theatre – McKees Rocks, PA 
July 14 – Goodyear Theater – Akron, OH 
July 16 – Rose Music Center at the Heights – Huber Heights, OH %
July 18 – The Grand Casino Theater – Mashantucket, CT %
July 20 – Maymont Park – Richmond, VA %
July 21 – Spirit Pavilion – Charlottesville, VA %
July 24 – Wolf Trap – Vienna, VA %
August 7 – Pabst Theatre – Milwaukee, WI **
August 9 – Pantages Theatre – Minneapolis, MN **
August 10 – Okoboji Blue Water Festival – Arnolds Park, IA 
August 16 – Dillon Amphitheatre – Dillon, CO
April 14, 2020 – Cincinnati Music Hall – Cincinnati, OH ^

# – w/ Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
* – w/ special guest Sam Amidon
% – w/ Amos Lee
** – w/ special guest S. Carey
^ – w/ Cincinnati Pops

 For more information, please contact
Cami Opere, Louis D’Adamio or Carla Sacks at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000,

cami.opere@sacksco.com, louis.dadamio@sacksco.com or carla@sacksco.com.