Bobby Long ATO Debut 'A Winter Tale' Confirmed for Feb. 1

As previously reported here, British singer-songwriter-guitarist Bobby Long will release his ATO Records debut, A Winter Tale February 1. The set was produced by Grammy-winner Liam Watson (White Stripes).

Long, 24, is currently living in New York City. Originally from rustic Wiltshire in South West England, he moved to London and became a regular at club open-mic nights while attending London Metropolitan University where he studied Music in Film and wrote his thesis on The Social Impact of American Folk Music. As he played London venues, he met actor and fellow musician Robert Pattinson, now of Twilight fame, of course, who would go on to sing “Let Me Sign”
(co-written by Long and friend Marcus Foster) for the soundtrack of the first Twilight film.
Long built up a loyal following through his live performances, which have included notable Los Angeles dates at the Hotel Cafe and this past summer, at the Troubadour (see this review at That Writer Guy). In 2009, Long played 160 shows in seven months in seven countries.
The upcoming album includes Nona Hendryx (LaBelle) on backing vocals on
"Penance Fire Blues," B. J. Cole (Elton John, Sting) on pedal steel, Icelandic singer Lay Low on several tracks, and other top players working with Long. And by way of continued extensive touring, He'll headline a U.S club tour January-April 2011, with dates to be announced. 
Long will play a special benefit show in New York December 9 at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe in Soho. A free track, "Who You Been Loving," may be downloaded for now at his official website.







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