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SECOND VOLUME FEATURES REIMAGINED VERSIONS OF SONGS
FROM ACCLAIMED 2023 ALBUM, HEAT COMES DOWN
“A well-travelled wordsmith mapping out the world he’s seen, three chords at a time.” – Tyler Childers
NASHVILLE, TN –Rounder Records has released Fireside Sessions Vol. 2 from singer/songwriter John R. Miller. Following the fan-favorite EP Fireside Sessions Vol. 1, the second edition is comprised of alternate stringband takes on tracks from his celebrated 2023 album, Heat Comes Down. Listen HERE.
The second volume features special guests Erin Rae, Emily Nenni and Abby Hamilton, and two additional cover songs, including Neil Young’s “Human Highway.”
While the first volume pulled from performance videos recorded around the fire in Miller’s backyard, for Vol. 2 he chose to bring his collaborations to a fireplace indoors. The audio recordings of Miller’s beloved first volume – which was comprised of songs from his 2021 album, Depreciated – were made available via DSPs in late 2024. Both releases are accompanied by live performance videos for each song.
Earlier in 2024, Rounder Records and Miller commemorated the one-year anniversary of Heat Comes Down by releasing Wayward Wind exclusively on 7” vinyl. The two-song EP featured two previously unreleased tracks – “Outset of the Breeze” and “Garden of Fools” – from the original album recording sessions.
Upon its 2023 release, Heat Comes Down was met with high praise from the press, further cementing Miller as an honest, understated, introspective wordsmith whose songs reflect various sides of the human condition. SPIN said, “His music reflects a refreshingly raw honesty, reflectiveness, and the undeniable beauty in discovery and growth.” No Depression said of the album, “Some songwriters write short stories. Some write anthems. Some write life itself…a record that reveals its facets with time.”
Miller is currently on tour (see upcoming dates below). He will also be performing at Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion on March 13th, and at MerleFest in Wilkesboro, NC on April 26th.
Upcoming John R. Miller Tour Dates:
February 27 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis #
February 28 – Wayne, PA – 118 North #
March 1 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry #
March 2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27 #
March 13 – Spicewood, TX – Luck Reunion 2025
March 27 – Louisville, KY – The Whirling Tiger
March 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Duke’s Indy
March 29 – South Bend, IN – Stockroom East ^
March 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
April 2 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
April 3 – Appleton, WI – Appleton Beer Factory
April 4 – Wisconsin Dells, WI – Showboat Saloon
April 5 – St. Louis, MO – The Golden Record
April 24 – Knoxville, TN – Barley’s Tap Room
April 26 – Wilkesboro, NC – MerleFest
May 2 – Webster, KY – Randall Barn
May 3 – Lexington, KY – The Green Lantern Bar
May 4 – Lexington, KY – The Green Lantern Bar
May 16 – Monticello, KY – Sleeping in the Woods Music Festival
May 17 – Helena, AL – Helena Old Town Live *
May 18 – Atlanta, GA – The EARL
June 14 – Charles Town, WV – WV Fest
# with Town Mountain
^ with Candi Jenkins
* with Drayton Farley
Label contact for John R. Miller:
Siara Strickland-O’Berry siara.strickland@rounder.com
For press information about Rounder Records, please contact:
Jim Flammia jim@alleyesmedia.com or Kai Nanfelt kai@alleyesmedia.com at All Eyes Media