KEATON SIMONS
GETS 2009 STARTED WITH OPENING SLOT ON
TYRONE WELLS’ UPCOMING TOUR
STARTING JANUARY 27 IN SAN DIEGO, CA;

APPEARANCES CONFIRMED AT NAMM AND SXSW;

“NOBODY KNOWS” VIDEO NOW ONLINE

January 7, 2009 -- Singer/songwriter/guitarist Keaton Simons is getting 2009 started with a major U.S. tour, a couple of special convention appearances and a brand new video.

On January 27, Keaton will start a nationwide tour in San Diego, CA with Tyrone Wells in support of his critically acclaimed debut album, CAN YOU HEAR ME, which was released June 10 on CBS Records.
Before the tour starts Keaton will make two appearances at this year’s NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, January 15. The first stop will be on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus (at 11:00 AM PT) and second will be at the Gibson booth later that afternoon. Also, in the midst of the tour with Tyrone Wells, Keaton will make a brief detour to Austin, TX to perform as part of the Hotel Café SXSW showcase on Friday, March 20 at Ale House (310 East 6th Street).

Keaton’s also kicking off the new year with the release of his latest video, “Nobody Knows,” which was shot in Los Angeles by director Joe Dietsch. Special guests include Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass, comedian Tom Green and actress Ivana Milicevic (“House,” “Seinfeld”). The clip can be seen on his website and Myspace page.

In a blog posting to his fans on his Myspace page, Keaton what he’s envisioning his world to be this coming year:

“I want to make this new year all about continuing to strengthen and build on everything I've been doing while remaining open to all things new.

I will do more playing, practicing, writing, performing, touring, and generally work even harder. I'm working on amassing 10,000 hours of live performance time. That means I have to tour and perform as much as humanly possible. I will spend more time recording in my studio. I will be more personally involved with every aspect of my career. I will be unafraid to express my true self artistically, professionally, and personally. I will increase confidence without increasing arrogance. I will maintain and increase my patience and persistence. I will focus on my love of music.

Every passing second is an opportunity to grow and learn. I will use my time wisely. I will make you proud.

With your help 2009 will be a landmark year in my life.”

Here are Keaton’s confirmed tour dates with Tyrone Wells, with more to be added in the coming weeks: