Alex Guthrie

press release: Alex Guthrie and his band will embark on a 2018 Summer Tour featuring Guthrie’s southern-blues sound coupled with his soulful voice.  The tour will begin with two shows at Atlanta’s Eddie’s Attic on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, and conclude with a final show in Destin, FL on Tuesday, August 28. Guthrie is also expected to play several new tracks from his upcoming (in-progress) album while on tour — the release of a new EP is scheduled for Fall 2018. Guthrie’s band includes bass player Jonathan Norwood, drummer Dave Ragsdale and keyboardist Adam Holliday.   

“I can’t begin to express just how thrilled I am to head out on tour with the band,” said Alex Guthrie. “I’m thankful to have had American Family Insurance support my dreams this past year, making so much of this tour possible. It’s going to be a great experience to share my music — old and new — with everyone along the way!”  

Blending a soulful combination of vocals and story-rich lyrics, Guthrie has created a synergy of 70s, southern blues bands through an infusion of R&B, soul, folk and rock. He is most recently noted for his role in the American Family Insurance commercial alongside singer Jennifer Hudson. Guthrie and his band have performed events including Milwaukee’s SummerFest, which was also featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Music. as well as the 30A Songwriter’s Festival in Florida. He recently played the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta; Wire and Wood Songwriter Festival in Alpharetta, GA; Jammin’ Java listening room in Vienna, VA; Elbo Room in Chicago, IL; and sold-out shows at the famed Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta, GA. Guthrie has opened for national touring artists including Atlantic Records recording artist Kelly Clarkson, RCA recording artist Bleachers and famous BMLG Records recording artist Drake White.  

In February, Guthrie released his new single, "Is it Me” — a prelude to his in-process, new album. The new song was recorded and engineered by Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins at Hopkins’ studio, Brighter Shade Studios. Guthrie’s debut album, Lessons Learned, was released in 2014. The new album is expected to be complete in late Spring 2018.  “Is it Me” is now available for download wherever your music is available, including iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and more.