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Factory Underground Records has announced that it has signed on to release the album "On Fire" from blues rock guitarist Tom The Suit Forst. Produced by Grammy Award-winning guitarist Paul Nelson of the late Johnny Winter Band, "On Fire" is a mix of down-home Americana, hard-driving blues-based rockers, and some cherry-picked classics. The album will be released in September 2016 on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, and 60 retail and streaming platforms around the world. Showing the world that it's never too late to follow your heart and dreams, and proving that you're never too old to rock and roll--Tom The Suit Forst is an undeniable force of nature. Preparing to release his brand new ten-song blues-rock album with far more energy than many musicians half his age, The Suit, as he is called by fans, friends and family, is 65 years of age. Eight years ago, Thomas Forst was a corporate Vice President at Cox Communications Group, until he decided to quit his top-management position and pursue a full-time career in music. He packed up his 401K, turned in his key to the executive wash room, and hit the road road running-guitar case in hand. He has never looked back. "I had always played music of course, but never had the time to pursue it seriously. I was married, raising three children, and television advertising had become my world. But then one day I walked in the house and saw my wife paying the bills. I asked her why she looked so happy and she said that she was paying our last two college tuition bills. I immediately called my boss and told him I was quitting. That was the day I decided it was time for my music."


In-Studio Performance to Air on WESU 88.1 FM Wesleyan

College Radio on Thursday, August 11 at 5:30 PM


Lines West is excited to bring their unique blend of rootsy Americana and pop rock to listeners of WESU 88.1 FM’s Homegrown show – “the best crop of Connecticut-connected music presented for a global audience.” They will be performing a couple of tunes as well as having a quick chat about their new album, The Ghost For You, in order to promote their concert the following night at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown. Listeners may tune in on Thursday, August 11 at 5:30 PM at 88.1 FM on terrestrial radio, or stream live online via the station’s website.

Further information on the concert and advance tickets can be found here. In addition to the Buttonwood performance, Lines West will be opening for platinum selling and Grammy Award-winning country act Diamond Rio at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT, along with a small string of other dates in the area.

The Ghost For You will be released in the fall with PR and Social Media directed by Marc Alan Factory Underground Records. This album will further their sound, previously described as “Simon and Garfunkel fronting Wilco or The Band,” as well as building upon the unique storytelling style of their Americana roots. Leading up to the release, the band will be getting fans into the spirit of the album by sharing a weekly Connecticut ghost story in the form of a video, the first two of which can be viewed now, here.

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Upcoming Performances:

August 6: Augur Farm in Northford, CT at Potato and Corn Festival

August 12: Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT

August 14: Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT opening for Diamond Rio as a duo

August 27: Way Station in Brooklyn, NY

Check out more on Lines West here:

Official Website: http://www.lineswest.com/


Lines West Announce New Album,

The Ghost For You, Out This Fall

Rootsy Pop/Rock Band to Put Out Weekly Anthology

of Connecticut Ghost Stories Leading Up to Release


First Video Available for Streaming Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJQE4ukpQYA

Norwalk, CT – July 18, 2016 – Connecticut alternative Americana group, Lines West, is today announcing their new album, The Ghost For You. This third release from the band will be available this fall, with more details to follow.

Described as “Simon and Garfunkel fronting Wilco or The Band,” Lines West is fueled by the songwriting tandem of John Radzin and Brian Larney. In celebration of The Ghost For You as well as the deeper storytelling and thematic aspects of their music, the band will be pushing a weekly anthology of local ghost stories, culminating with the album’s release. This week’s video centers on the story of Easton, CT’s White Lady of Union Cemetery.

In addition, Lines West has a string of upcoming tour dates planned including a headlining concert tonight at Café Nine in New Haven, CT and in August an opening slot for platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning country act, Diamond Rio, at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT.

Upcoming Performances:

August 6: Augur Farm in Northford, CT at Potato and Corn Festival

August 12: Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT

August 14: Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT opening for Diamond Rio as a duo

August 27: Way Station in Brooklyn, NY

Check out more on Lines West here:

Official Website: http://www.lineswest.com/

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