BRITISH SONGSMITH FINLAY MORTON HEADS FROM DOWNING STREET
TO JOIN FORCES WITH VIRGINIA ARTIST SHARIF FOR AN ACOUSTIC TOUR
AT RADIO STATIONS AND SELECT VENUES THROUGHOUT THE EAST COAST


Los Angeles, CA--Scottish born songwriter Finlay Morton and Virginia’s own Sharif will hit the road for an acoustic tour in May bringing forth songs from their respective new CD’s to select radio stations and venues along the East Coast including the House of Blues Foundation Room in Boston and the Living Room in New York. At first glance the two may seem an unlikely pairing, yet a mutual admiration and similar success stories at radio brought them together organically.  Morton is a musical veteran who came to find later-in-life critical acclaim for his solo career in Europe, after establishing himself as the sound engineer for the most famous address in Britain, 10 Downing Street. Sharif is a Virginian born singer-songwriter with an Egyptian/American heritage who plays catchy roots oriented pop music with a slew of TV credits to his name including Supernatural, No Reservations, South of Nowhere and 16 and Pregnant.

Both artists buck the traditional stereotype with their storied backgrounds and solid songwriting skills that reflect their hard-working artist mentality. This tour will be Finlay’s second trip playing in the U.S. His new CD Back to Basics began taking off at Triple A radio earlier this year with airplay of his single “The Circus” (*87 FMQB). Through it all Morton continues his day job covering historical events as they happen while balancing his status as a burgeoning solo musician and the extended commitment that comes along with that. Finlay’s stateside manager Dave Darus reflects upon the decision to bring Finlay over for a radio based tour with Sharif, “it’s not enough to have a song on radio. An artist has to go into the market, and support radio with live interviews and performances to connect with fans and grow their brand.”

With his new release Kisses and Lies, Sharif’s single “Dark Side of the Dawn” recently reached #89 on the FMBQ charts.  Sharif was recently profiled in the Ventura County Star regarding his independent release and his willingness to do what it takes to support his life in music with day jobs that include acting, teaching guitar, and playing numerous cover gigs with an admittedly unusual highlight playing for a retirement home. “Music is the thread that brings all human experience together”, says Sharif. It is a sentiment that both men share. For further information and a taste of their music please visit www.sharifmusic.com and www.myspace.com/sharif along with www.finlaymorton.com and www.myspace.com/finlaymorton .

Tour Dates:
5/6    House of Blues- Foundation Room        Boston, MA
5/7    Radio Bean                    Montpelier, VT
5/8     Higher Ground w/ John Doyle        Burlington, VT
5/10    WMVY-Live On Air                Martha’s Vineyard, MA
5/10    WMWV-Live    On Air                Conway, NH
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5/11    WEXT-Taped Performance            Albany, NY
5/12    The Living Room                NYC
5/13    WBJB-Live On Air                Lincroft, NJ
5/14    WTMD-Live On Air                Towson, MD
5/14    WOCM-Live On Air                Ocean City, MD
5/16    Night Cat                    Easton, MD
5/17    WNRN-Live On Air                Charlottesville, VA
5/17    WCNR- Live “Corner Studio”        Charlottesville, VA
5/17    Crozet Mudhouse                Crozet, VA
5/18    WRRW-Live On Air                Norfolk, VA
5/19    WVOD-Taped Performance            Manteo, NC
5/18    Borjo Coffeehouse                Norfolk, VA

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