Press Release
Contact Information:
Jared Adams
info@annagail.net
616.610.1691
annagail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Annagail Unveils Electrifying New Live Album: ‘Live at Seven Steps Up’
Grand Rapids, MI — 12/24/2024 — Annagail, the Americana/folk-rock duo known for their intricate harmonies and soulful songwriting, is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated live album, Live at Seven Steps Up, available everywhere on 01/31/25. Captured during their concert at the famed, iconic listening room, Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake, MI. The venue has hosted artists like Allison Russell, Kim Richey, Lindsay Lou, Pat McGee, Liz Longley, Ellis Paul, Peter Mulvey, Peter Bradley Adams and hundreds more. The album offers an intimate look into the band’s raw energy and artistry.
A Celebration of Live Music // Live at Seven Steps Up delivers a curated selection of fan-favorites, fresh ‘live’ arrangements, and moments of improvisation with their 5 piece band that showcase their chemistry. It captures that special magic and energy unique to live shows.
A Personal Connection to the Fans and Venue // Live at Seven Steps Up encapsulates the shared experiences and collective passion felt during their performance, bringing the concert experience to listeners’ homes. The album also honors the late Gary Hanks, co-owner of Seven Steps Up, who passed in 2022. The band extends heartfelt gratitude to the audience that night for their energy, singing along, and listening deeply.
“This venue was our personal ‘Ryman.’ It was nothing short of a transcendent night. The crowd was wonderfully rowdy while hanging on every word. Some concerts are special, some are sacred.” says Jared Adams, vocalist and guitarist of Annagail.
Key Details:
Album Title: Live at Seven Steps Up
Release Date: 01/31/25
Formats: CD, Digital Streaming, Vinyl (coming soon)
Label: A Million Spins
Praise for Annagail // “Annagail emit a brazen sense of optimism in their music which ranges from buoyant to ruggedly soulful. … an appealing amalgam. Americana vibes with glowing folk, pop, blues, and roots music.” – All Music
“Incredible harmonies and top-notch songwriting! An example of fortitude, endurance and incredible talent. I’m literally in awe of this group’s resilience. I love this band and love what they’re doing. They do it well.” – John Sinkevics, localspins.com
Upcoming Projects // They released a Christmas album this past December and have 2 more studio albums in process. Fans can also look forward to an upcoming midwest tour this Fall.
About Annagail // Annagail, is an Americana/folk-rock duo based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Known for their intricate harmonies and soulful writing, they blend singer/songwriter sensibilities with the energy of a rock band.
Experience Live at Seven Steps Up and join Annagail on this thrilling sonic journey. Relive the night, feel the music, and connect with the passion that only live performances can bring.
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Kind Quotes from Nice People
Annagail emit a brazen sense of optimism in their music which ranges from buoyant to ruggedly soulful. …An appealing amalgam…alt-rock vibes with glowing folk, pop, blues, and roots music.
– All Music
“Words escape us. These are friends and beautiful humans. If you get a chance somewhere down the road to see Annagail, take it.”
-Gary Hanks // Co-Owner of Seven Steps Up listening room
Dynamic playing with engaging vocals and harmonies. Original, genuine and has great appeal…gifted both in the craft of songwriting and music.
-Lynn Boitano // Program Director 91.1fm KANZ
“Incredible harmonies and top-notch songwriting! An example of fortitude, endurance and incredible talent. There are few artists that have endured the sort of pain and travails that Annagail have experienced, and come out of it creating beautifully compelling music with a hopeful air. I’m literally in awe of this West Michigan group’s resilience and the example they set. I love this band and love what they’re doing. They do it well.“
-John Sinkevics // Host of LocalSpins on 88.1fm WYCE
“Small town anthems about times both desperate and idyllic, but tempered with life-triggered, healthy agnosticism. There is joy and there is pain, and at its best Annagail shows you how to celebrate both.”
-Stolen Wallpaper Music Review
Releases January 31st!
We’re so excited to release our first live album. We captured a show at the famed, late listening room, Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake MI. This venue was our personal Ryman and its surreal and bittersweet to be mixing the album now after the closing of the venue and losing our dear friend, co-owner Gary Hanks, recently. It was nothing short of a transcendent night. Some concerts are special, some are sacred. A fantastic crowd at a fantastic venue. We did a three camera shoot and multi-tracked the audio. We’re humbled to finally give these ‘live arrangements’ of songs a home. Many of the songs in our set have morphed and developed over the years of performing and it will be as deeply satisfying for us, and hopefully your ears, to get it out. Coming soon! Thanks to all the beautiful souls in the audience that night for listening and singing along.
