Dark Americana chanteuse Lindi Ortega will release ‘Til The Goin’ Gets Gone’ an EP of four songs, three originals and a cover of Townes Van Zandt’s “Waiting ‘Round To Die” on March 17.
In her downtime last year she rediscovered an intimacy she had neglected. As the lyric video for the title cut demonstrates there’s a sparse, atmospheric production with an emphasis on Ortega’s singular soprano that draws you into the musician’s roadworn dark and lonely universe.
About the rest of the release the release says…
“What a Girl’s Gotta Do,” a song that is the silver lining of an otherwise dreadful date, explores the gritty pragmatism of making ends meet. Alongside the title track, this song offers a second metaphor about artistic life that strengthens the EP’s overall sense of resolve. Ortega’s somber rendition of “Waiting ‘Round to Die,” acknowledges a personal debt – her recent discovery of the legendary songwriter’s music is what finally cured her writer’s block. The closer, “Final Bow,” came when Ortega assumed she only had one song left in her. “I thought I had to quit music but I wanted to leave gracefully,” she says. “But then I decided to get up and sing some more.” As a whole, this statement captures the essence of Ortega’s new EP – it’s about dusting off, gutting it out, and getting up for another round.’
Pre-order at lindiortega.com
Check the delicately sparse title cut lyric video below:
“Til The Goin’ Gets Gone” Track List
1. Til The Goin’ Gets Gone
2. What A Girl’s Gotta Do
3. Waiting ‘Round To Die
4. Final Bow
Tour Dates:
CALGARY, AB: Jack Singer Hall, Mar 7 w/ Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
BAYFIELD, ON: Bayfield Town Hall, Mar 17 w/ Basia Bulat
LONDON, ON: Budweiser Gardens, Mar 18 w/ Chris Stapleton
OTTAWA, ON: Canadian Tire Centre, Mar 19 w/ Chris Stapleton
WINNIPEG, MB: MTS Centre, Mar 22 w/ Chris Stapleton
CALGARY, AB: Scotiabank Saddledome, Mar 24 w/ Chris Stapleton
EDMONTON, AB: Northlands Coliseum, Mar 25 w/ Chris Stapleton
VANCOUVER, BC: Pepsi Live @ Rogers Arena, Mar 27 w/ Chris Stapleton
WYOMISSING, PA: Berks Country Fest: An Americana Jamboree, June 17
PAWLING, PA: Daryl’s House, June 18
WICHITA, KS: Wichita Vortex Music Festival, Aug 4
ORO-MEDONTE, ON: Boots & Hearts Music Festival, Aug 12
TUOLUMNE, CA: Strawberry Music Festival, Sept 1