AVI KAPLAN SHARES ALTERNATE VERSION OF FAN FAVORITE “CHAINS” OFF UPCOMING LEAN ON ME EP OUT AUGUST 21st
LISTEN HERE
“Since returning to music on his own terms, the songs have poured out of him with his vocals shifting from power-bass, to reveal a more nuanced voice, with extended range, rich, tender and abounding.” — American Songwriter
Today, rising singer-songwriter Avi Kaplan shared “Chains” (Alt Version) off his upcoming new Lean On Me EP out August 21st, 2020 via Fantasy Records. Listen HERE. “Chains” originally appeared on his acclaimed Mike Mogis produced EP, I’ll Get By released earlier this year.
In addition to “Chains”, the 4-track Lean On Me EP features the previously released “It Knows Me,” (Alt Version) (also from I’ll Get By) along with fan favorite track “Aberdeen” and Avi’s recently released cover of Bill Withers’ classic, “Lean On Me”. Later this fall, the Lean On Me EP will be available on limited edition etched vinyl via Avi’s online store and indie retailers.
Pre-order the Lean On Me EP HERE
Due to ongoing challenges faced by COVID-19, Avi announced last month his fall European tour has been postponed to 2021. New shows have been added in Zurich, Warsaw, and Brussels and are on sale now. Updated routing is below and for tickets and more information please visit https://www.avikaplanofficial.com/.
Lean On Me EP Track List:
- It Knows Me (Alt Version)
- Chains (Alt Version)
- Aberdeen (Alt Version)
- Lean On Me
Avi Kaplan Fall 2021 European Tour Dates
10/27 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega Small Hall
10/29 – Hamburg, DE – Grunspan
10/30 – Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall
10/31 – Berlin, DE – Heimathafen
11/2 – Munich, DE – Backstage
11/3 – Zurich, CH – Plaza
11/4 – Vienna, AT – Arena Wien
11/6 – Krakow, PL – Kwadrat
11/7 – Warsaw, PL – Proxima
11/8 – Prague, CZ – Palac Akropolis
11/10 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVrendenburg Pandora
11/11 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
11/12 – Brussels, BE – AB Flex
11/18 – London, UK – Lafayette
11/20 – Manchester, UK – Band On The Wall