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11/7 - New Tour Blog, Video, and More!
2:31pm on November 7, 2008

* Paste Presents Tour Blog # 2 From William!
* Boston Herald Review Calls The Sparrow and The Crow "...a near-masterpiece"
* Solo Acoustic "Goodmorning" Video
* Full List of Tour Dates!


* Paste Presents Tour Blog # 2 From William!

Friday, November 7th

Good Morning Friends,

I'm writing to you from the couch of a good friend in the beautiful locale of Charleston, SC. Spent a couple days off here in between tour dates and am quickly becoming a huge fan of this little city.  Anyways, I've got a spare moment before we take off up north to get right back into the shows, and even though I should definitely be up north to get right back into the shows, and even though I should definitely be using this time to change my guitar strings, I'd much rather write and say hello. (I might completely regret that after a couple broken strings tonight, though).  Anyways, here's some brief highlights from the first leg of our tour (more to come soon):

- Wearing the same clothes for like 3 days in a row...After many hours in a van, carrying   heavy gear, etc...  Dear Axe body spray.  Thank you for being you.

- Watching and getting to play with Slow Runner.  These guys are sick musicians.

- Watching and getting to play with Caitlin.  She'll definitely make you feel like less of a singer when she does her thing.

- An old (and super drunk) guy dancing right in front of the stage for a good chunk of my   set in Macon.  And then watching the same guy try to start a fight later.  Ah, Macon.

- 4 burritos, maybe 6 bags of Cheetos, granola bars falling upon my stomach like rain.

- Hanging out every night with the coolest fans in the world.  Seriously.  I don't know why  you guys are always so kind and supportive to me, but man it sure feels amazing.

- Drinking a red bull at 3:30AM to stay awake for my shift at the wheel...when it wasn't   my shift at the wheel.  (Then) Staying awake for hours in the back of the van hopped up on   red bull, when I could have been sleeping :)

Can't wait to get back out there. It's been amazing to see so many of you out at the shows.

I'll update again soon.  Lots of shows coming up.  

Here we come...

- William


 *Boston Herald Review Calls The Sparrow and The Crow "...a near-masterpiece"

Below is the Boston Herald review of The Sparrow and The Crow. Enjoy!

Powerfully heart-wrenching and yet so delicate you fear a breath might blow it right out of the CD player, singer-songwriter Fitzsimmons’ chronicle of his divorce is a near-masterpiece. Recalling both the cornhusker folk-rock of early Joe Henry and the doomed intimacy of Nick Drake, “The Sparrow and the Crow” makes art and beauty out of tragedy without selling the tragedy short - as you’d expect from a licensed therapist. It’s tough stuff, marred only by repetitiveness. But that does nothing to diminish Fitzsimmons’ artistic achievement, which is huge and lasting. Download: “If You Would Come Back Home.” (Appearing Thursday at Johnny D’s, Somerville.) A -


 * Solo Acoustic "Goodmorning" Video

Please click here to watch William's solo acoustic video of "Goodmorning" which is on his new album The Sparrow and The Crow.


* Full List of Tour Dates!

*TONIGHT! - Nov. 7 - Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 8 - The Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 9 - Canal Club - New York, NY - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 11 - Iron Horse - Northampton, MA - Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 13 - Johnny D's - Somerville, MA - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 14 - Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA - For tickets click here
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11/7 - New Tour Blog, Video, and More!
2:16pm on November 7, 2008

* Paste Presents Tour Blog # 2 From William!
* Boston Herald Review Calls The Sparrow and The Crow "...a near-masterpiece"
* Solo Acoustic "Goodmorning" Video
* Full List of Tour Dates!


* Paste Presents Tour Blog # 2 From William!

Friday, November 7th

Good Morning Friends,

I'm writing to you from the couch of a good friend in the beautiful locale of Charleston, SC. Spent a couple days off here in between tour dates and am quickly becoming a huge fan of this little city.  Anyways, I've got a spare moment before we take off up north to get right back into the shows, and even though I should definitely be up north to get right back into the shows, and even though I should definitely be using this time to change my guitar strings, I'd much rather write and say hello. (I might completely regret that after a couple broken strings tonight, though).  Anyways, here's some brief highlights from the first leg of our tour (more to come soon):

- Wearing the same clothes for like 3 days in a row...After many hours in a van, carrying   heavy gear, etc...  Dear Axe body spray.  Thank you for being you.

- Watching and getting to play with Slow Runner.  These guys are sick musicians.

- Watching and getting to play with Caitlin.  She'll definitely make you feel like less of a singer when she does her thing.

- An old (and super drunk) guy dancing right in front of the stage for a good chunk of my   set in Macon.  And then watching the same guy try to start a fight later.  Ah, Macon.

- 4 burritos, maybe 6 bags of Cheetos, granola bars falling upon my stomach like rain.

- Hanging out every night with the coolest fans in the world.  Seriously.  I don't know why  you guys are always so kind and supportive to me, but man it sure feels amazing.

- Drinking a red bull at 3:30AM to stay awake for my shift at the wheel...when it wasn't   my shift at the wheel.  (Then) Staying awake for hours in the back of the van hopped up on   red bull, when I could have been sleeping :)

Can't wait to get back out there. It's been amazing to see so many of you out at the shows.

I'll update again soon.  Lots of shows coming up.  

Here we come...

- William


 *Boston Herald Review Calls The Sparrow and The Crow "...a near-masterpiece"

Below is the Boston Herald review of The Sparrow and The Crow. Enjoy!

Powerfully heart-wrenching and yet so delicate you fear a breath might blow it right out of the CD player, singer-songwriter Fitzsimmons’ chronicle of his divorce is a near-masterpiece. Recalling both the cornhusker folk-rock of early Joe Henry and the doomed intimacy of Nick Drake, “The Sparrow and the Crow” makes art and beauty out of tragedy without selling the tragedy short - as you’d expect from a licensed therapist. It’s tough stuff, marred only by repetitiveness. But that does nothing to diminish Fitzsimmons’ artistic achievement, which is huge and lasting. Download: “If You Would Come Back Home.” (Appearing Thursday at Johnny D’s, Somerville.) A -


 * Solo Acoustic "Goodmorning" Video

Please click here to watch William's solo acoustic video of "Goodmorning" which is on his new album The Sparrow and The Crow.


* Full List of Tour Dates!

*TONIGHT! - Nov. 7 - Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 8 - The Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 9 - Canal Club - New York, NY - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 11 - Iron Horse - Northampton, MA - Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 13 - Johnny D's - Somerville, MA - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 14 - Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA - For tickets click here
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10/27 - Paste Presents Tour Starts Tomorrow!
1:18pm on October 27, 2008

* Paste Presents Tour Blog From William!
* Full List of Tour Dates!


* Paste Presents Tour Blog From William!

Friday, October 24th, 2008

So I find myself today sitting in terminal F11 at Chicago's O'Hare airport.  It's terribly rainy and overcast outside, which is just the kind of weather you hope for when air travel is in your near future.  But I'd have to admit my spirits are actually quite bright.  I just chatted with a wonderful young women named Jenny who recognized me from across the room (yes I know how much of a braggart that makes me to recount the tale, but I still find it an honor).  It made me realize a couple things: 1) This beard makes for a pretty awful disguise, but a really dynamite tool for getting recognized.  2) I'm starting to become extremely familiar with a large number of airports (I think the ladies at Starbucks know my order by heart) and 3) My fans are honestly the kindest, most thoughtful people I've ever met.  (Thanks for the kind words Jenny - that was a really unexpected and appreciated surprise).

The Paste Tour begins in just a few days, and I'm heading down to South Carolina to put the final touches on the shows.  I think it's going to be a really brilliant trip and this is my first chance to play the new record live (and with a band!).  In any case I'm calling on all of you, my most dear and loyal, to spread the word about the shows, tell your friends, and come out and join us.  My foundation has always been built on word of mouth and the kindness of those that connect with the tunes, and I find confidence and gratitude knowing it will continue to be. 

Thank you to all of you who have been a part of this and who continue to be.  I look forward to sharing these songs and shows with you in the coming weeks.  And please do have a look at the tour schedule to see if we're coming near where you might be.  Be safe, travel well, and see you on the road soon! See full details below.

- William


* Full List of Tour Dates!

Oct. 28 - The Pour House - Charleston, SC -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Oct. 29 - The Hummingbird - Macon, GA - Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby. Tickets will be sold for cash at the door.

Oct. 30 - Crimson Moon Cafe - Dahlonega, GA - Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby. Reservations can be made by calling (706) 864-3982 or emailing reservations@thecrimsonmoon.com$14 advance reservations or $16 Day of show.

Oct. 31 - Eddie's Attic - Decatur,GA -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 1 - Douglas Corner Cafe - Nashville, TN -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 2 - Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 3 - The Pour House Music Hall - Raleigh, NC - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 7 - Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA - For tickets click 
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10/27 - Paste Presents Tour Starts Tomorrow!
1:17pm on October 27, 2008

* Paste Presents Tour Blog From William!
* Full List of Tour Dates!


* Paste Presents Tour Blog From William!

Friday, October 24th, 2008

So I find myself today sitting in terminal F11 at Chicago's O'Hare airport.  It's terribly rainy and overcast outside, which is just the kind of weather you hope for when air travel is in your near future.  But I'd have to admit my spirits are actually quite bright.  I just chatted with a wonderful young women named Jenny who recognized me from across the room (yes I know how much of a braggart that makes me to recount the tale, but I still find it an honor).  It made me realize a couple things: 1) This beard makes for a pretty awful disguise, but a really dynamite tool for getting recognized.  2) I'm starting to become extremely familiar with a large number of airports (I think the ladies at Starbucks know my order by heart) and 3) My fans are honestly the kindest, most thoughtful people I've ever met.  (Thanks for the kind words Jenny - that was a really unexpected and appreciated surprise).

The Paste Tour begins in just a few days, and I'm heading down to South Carolina to put the final touches on the shows.  I think it's going to be a really brilliant trip and this is my first chance to play the new record live (and with a band!).  In any case I'm calling on all of you, my most dear and loyal, to spread the word about the shows, tell your friends, and come out and join us.  My foundation has always been built on word of mouth and the kindness of those that connect with the tunes, and I find confidence and gratitude knowing it will continue to be. 

Thank you to all of you who have been a part of this and who continue to be.  I look forward to sharing these songs and shows with you in the coming weeks.  And please do have a look at the tour schedule to see if we're coming near where you might be.  Be safe, travel well, and see you on the road soon! See full details below.

- William


* Full List of Tour Dates!

Oct. 28 - The Pour House - Charleston, SC -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Oct. 29 - The Hummingbird - Macon, GA - Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby. Tickets will be sold for cash at the door.

Oct. 30 - Crimson Moon Cafe - Dahlonega, GA - Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby. Reservations can be made by calling (706) 864-3982 or emailing reservations@thecrimsonmoon.com$14 advance reservations or $16 Day of show.

Oct. 31 - Eddie's Attic - Decatur,GA -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 1 - Douglas Corner Cafe - Nashville, TN -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 2 - Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC -  For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 3 - The Pour House Music Hall - Raleigh, NC - For tickets click here. Also Performing: Slow Runner & Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 7 - Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA - For tickets click 
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10/21 - William Fitzsimmons Merch Volunteers Needed for Paste Tour...
7:39am on October 21, 2008

Hello Fans!

If you are interested in helping us sell merchandise at one of the below tour dates, we are looking for two (2) good people to help us out at each show (on a first come first serve basis). If you want to help with this, and if you're available for a good part of the day (starting around 4:30pm), please email us at wfmgmt@brickwallmgmt.com. Please note the age restrictions for each show, you must meet these restrictions - sorry.

Oct. 28 - The Pour House - Charleston, SC - 21+
Oct. 29 - The Hummingbird - Macon, GA - 21+
Oct. 30 - Crimson Moon Cafe - Dahlonega, GA - AA
Oct. 31 - Eddie's Attic - Decatur,GA - 21+
Nov. 1 - Douglas Corner Cafe - Nashville, TN - 18+
Nov. 2 - Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC - AA
Nov. 3 - The Pour House Music Hall - Raleigh, NC - 21+
Nov. 7 - Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA - AA
Nov. 8 - The Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA - 18+
Nov. 9 - The Canal Room - New York, NY - 21+
Nov. 11 - Iron Horse - Northampton, MA - 21+
Nov. 13 - Johnny D's - Somerville, MA - 21+
Nov. 14 - Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA - 21+
Nov. 15 - Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA - 21+
Nov. 16 - Beachland Tavern - Cleveland, OH - AA
Nov. 17 - The Ark - Ann Arbor, MI - AA
Nov. 19 - Canal Street Tavern - Dayton, OH - AA
Nov. 20 - Lucas School House - St. Louis, MO - 21+
Nov. 21 - Cafe Montmartre - Madison, WI - 21+
Nov. 22 - HOB - Back Porch Stage - Chicago, IL- 21+
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10/21 - William Fitzsimmons Merch Volunteers Needed for Paste Tour…
7:38am on October 21, 2008

Hello Fans!

If you are interested in helping us sell merchandise at one of the below tour dates, we are looking for two (2) good people to help us out at each show (on a first come first serve basis). If you want to help with this, and if you're available for a good part of the day (starting around 4:30pm), please email us at wfmgmt@brickwallmgmt.com. Please note the age restrictions for each show, you must meet these restrictions - sorry.

Oct. 28 - The Pour House - Charleston, SC - 21+
Oct. 29 - The Hummingbird - Macon, GA - 21+
Oct. 30 - Crimson Moon Cafe - Dahlonega, GA - AA
Oct. 31 - Eddie's Attic - Decatur,GA - 21+
Nov. 1 - Douglas Corner Cafe - Nashville, TN - 18+
Nov. 2 - Evening Muse - Charlotte, NC - AA
Nov. 3 - The Pour House Music Hall - Raleigh, NC - 21+
Nov. 7 - Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA - AA
Nov. 8 - The Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA - 18+
Nov. 9 - The Canal Room - New York, NY - 21+
Nov. 11 - Iron Horse - Northampton, MA - 21+
Nov. 13 - Johnny D's - Somerville, MA - 21+
Nov. 14 - Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA - 21+
Nov. 15 - Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA - 21+
Nov. 16 - Beachland Tavern - Cleveland, OH - AA
Nov. 17 - The Ark - Ann Arbor, MI - AA
Nov. 19 - Canal Street Tavern - Dayton, OH - AA
Nov. 20 - Lucas School House - St. Louis, MO - 21+
Nov. 21 - Cafe Montmartre - Madison, WI - 21+
Nov. 22 - HOB - Back Porch Stage - Chicago, IL- 21+
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10/8 - More US Dates & William Heads to Germany!
3:50pm on October 8, 2008

* New Paste Presents Tour Dates Announced & On Pre-Sale Now!
* New Germany Dates Announced
* Musings From The Beard
* Webisode #4 Contest Results Announced
* "If You Would Come Back Home" Solo Acoustic Performance
* Full List of Tour Dates!

* New Paste Presents Tour Dates Announced & On Pre-Sale Now!
We are happy to announce some additional dates to the Paste Presents
William Fitzsimmons & Slow Runner tour. These shows are on pre-sale now
through
[http://www.williamfitzsimmons.tickets.musictoday.com/WilliamFitzsimmons/calendar.aspx
William's Fan Ticketing Site and you can bundle a copy of William's new
album with your ticket. Any ticket purchases through the fan ticketing
site will automatically enter you into William's fan ticketing contest. The
contest winners will receive the following:
(1 Winner) A framed, hand written, autographed lyric sheet of the song of
the winner's choice and a pair of tickets with meet & greet passes to the
show of their choice.

(5 Winners) Will receive a pair of tickets to the show of their choice -
we'll notify the winners by email. (winners on a first come, first serve
basis while supplies last).
Oct. 29
The Hummingbird
430 Cherry St. / Macon, GA 31201 / (478) 741-9130
For more info click
[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=361942722
here
Also Performing: [http://www.myspace.com/slowrunner Slow Runner &
[http://www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby Caitlin Crosby
Nov. 9
Canal Room
285 W. Broadway / New York, NY 10013 / (212) 941-8100
For tickets click [http://www.williamfitzsimmons.tickets.musictoday.com
here / For more info click [http://www.canalroom.com/ here
Also Performing: [http://www.myspace.com/slowrunner Slow Runner &
[http://www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby Caitlin Crosby
Nov. 17
The Ark
316 S. Main St. / Ann Arbor, MI 48104 / (734) 761-1451
For more info click [http://www.theark.org/ here
Also Performing: [http://www.myspace.com/slowrunner Slow Runner &
[http://www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby Caitlin Crosby

Nov. 20
Lucas School House
1200 Allen Ave. / St. Louis, MO 63104 / (314) 621-6565
For more info click[http://www.lucasevents.com/ here
Also Performing: [http://www.myspace.com/slowrunner Slow Runner &
[http://www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby Caitlin Crosby
Nov. 21
Cafe Montmartre
125 East Muffin St. / Madison, WI 53703 / (608) 255-5900
For tickets click
[http://www.williamfitzsimmons.tickets.musictoday.com here / For more info
click [http://www.themomo.com/ here
Also Performing: [http://www.myspace.com/slowrunner Slow Runner
& [http://www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby Caitlin Crosby

* New Germany Dates Announced
We are pleased to announce that William will be making his first trip to
Germany! We hope that you will be able to join William for a great night
of music and a "bretzel" and a beer! This is going to be an incredible
experience to see William peform!
Nov. 26
Pret A Ecouter Festival
Am Karlstor 1/ DE 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
8:30pm / For more info click [http://www.karlstorbahnhof.de/ here /
For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5239554
here

Nov. 28
N9
Molenstraat 165 / BE 9900 Eeklo, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://www.n9.be/ here / For tickets
click [https://tickets.ticketmatic.com/?k=W4HmlmxX2Ak&l=nl here
Nov. 29
Jugendheim Haldern
Irmgardisweg 15 / DE 46459 Rees-Haldern, Germany
8:30pm / For more info click [http://www.haldern-pop.de/ here /
For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238741
here
Nov. 30
Motoki
Stammstrasse 32-34 / DE 50823 Köln, Germany
7:30pm / For more info click [http://www.motoki-kollektiv.de/
here / For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238742
here
Dec.1
Steinbruch
Lotharstr. 318-320 / DE 47057 Duisburg, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://www.cafe-steinbruch.com/ here
/ For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238733
here
Dec.2
KFZ
Schulstr. 6 / DE 35037 Marburg, Germany
7:30pm / For more info click [http://www.kfz-marburg.de/ here /
For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238747
here
Dec.3
Schokoladen
Ackerstr. 169/ DE 10115 Berlin, Germany
9pm / For more info click [http://www.schokoladen-mitte.de/
here / For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238731
here
Dec.5
Beatpol
Ex-Starclub, Altbriesnitz 2A / DE 01157 Dresden, Germany
9:30pm / For more info click [http://www.beatpol.de/ here / For
tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238732
here
Dec.6
Cafe Panam
Sternwartenstr. 4 / DE 04103 Leipzig, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://cafe-panam.de/ here / For
tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238744
here
Dec.7
Szene Wien
Hauffgasse 26 / AT 1110 Wien, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://www.szenewien.com/ here / For
tickets click
[http://www.oeticket.com/portal/de/konzerte/rock_pop/william_fitzsimmons/105509/performance.html
here
Dec.9
Rockhouse
Schallmooser Hauptstr . 46 / AT 5020 Salzburg, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://www.rockhouse.at/ here / For
tickets click [http://www.oeticket.com/portal/de/ here
Dec.10
Rote Sonne
Maximiliamsplatz 5 / DE 80333 München, Germany
9pm / For more info click [http://www.rote-sonne.com/ here /
For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238745
here
Dec.11
Kulturladen
Joseph-Belli-Weg 5 / DE 78467 Konstanz, Germany
9pm / For more info click [http://www.kulturladen.de/ here /
For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238743
here
Dec.12
Zimmertheater
Bursagasse 16 / DE 72070 Tubingen, Germany
8:30pm / For more info click
[http://www.zimmertheater-tuebingen.de/ here / For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238746
here
Dec.13
Mariaberg
Buchelirain 6 / CH 9400 Rorschach, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://www.maberg.ch/ here
Dec.14
White Rabbit
Leopoldring 1 / DE 79098 Freiburg, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://white-rabbit-club.de/ here /
For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238739
here
Dec.15
Das Bett
Klappergasse 16 / DE 60594 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
8:30pm / For more info click [http://www.bett-club.de/ here /
For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238738
here
Dec.16
Gleis 22
Hafenstr. 34 / DE 48153 Münster, Germany
8pm / For more info click [http://www.gleis22.de/home.htm here
/ For tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=07100815&ID=5239802
here
Dec.17
Kreuz
Peterstor 1 / DE 36037 Fulda, Germany
7:30pm / For more info click [http://www.kreuz.com/ here / For
tickets click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=06100817&ID=5238740
here
Dec. 18
Gruner Jager
Neuer Pferdemarkt 36 / DE 20357 Hamburg, Germany
9pm / For more info click
[http://www.gruener-jaeger-stpauli.de/web/index.php here / For tickets
click
[http://www.kartenhaus.de/index.cfm?FuseAction=Show_Detail&log=02100817&ID=5238720
here

* Musings From The Beard So I'm sitting at home in front of a warm glowing
fire (just kidding...man that would be great to have a fireplace, though,
right?) taking in the last couple weeks. I think it'd be fair to say that
I was somewhere between slightly on edge and rather temperamental in the
days leading up to the release. I was very excited, for sure, but you just
really never know how a work is going to be received until it is.
To say the least my expectations were way beyond exceeded, and I've been
greatly humbled by the overwhelming number of wonderful messages, reviews,
shared experiences, and so forth that people have been sending my way. I
can't tell you how much it means to know that the new songs are meeting you
so well. And as evidence of why I sincerely believe that I actually do
have the most amazing fans around, I am terribly proud to let you know
that "The Sparrow And The Crow" debuted on the Top 100 albums on iTunes!
Furthermore, it is currently the #4 Top Folk Album on iTunes!! For a little
independent artist like myself, that is just a huge honor. And I sincerely
thank each and every one of you who have and continue to support me and
this project by picking up the music, telling friends, and coming out to
shows. It's become a horrible cliche to say it, but I mean it with all my
heart: I can't do it without each and everyone of you. THANK YOU!!!
For now I'm at home for a couple weeks working hard to get ready for the
back to back tours coming up soon. To my US fans, I can't wait to see you
guys soon and share the new songs with you with a band for the first time.
These shows are going to be a lot of fun. And to my Germany/European fans,
please get the beer taps ready! ;) Can't wait to get over there for the
first time and play! Such a huge honor on both accounts. Be safe and well
and I look forward to seeing you at a show!
With huge gratitude,
William

* Webisode #4 Contest Results Announced
Thank you for those you who participated in webisode #4 contest.
Some of you have asked if we could name the correct answers. The following
is a list of everyone who participated in the Hotel Choir video: Jesse
Baylin, Tim Bright, Cary Brothers, Chad Fischer, Laura Jansen, Jason
Kanakis, Greg Laswell, John Lisco, Ingrid Michaelson, Joshua Radin, Serena
Ryder and Brandon Walters. Watch the vlog with names below:

* "If You Would Come Back Home" Solo Acoustic Performance
Check out William's performance of "If You Would Come Back Home"
solo acoustic.

* Full List of Tour Dates!
Oct. 28 - The Pour House - Charleston, SC - For more info click
[http://www.charlestonpourhouse.com/ here. For tickets click
[http://www.williamfitzsimmons.tickets.musictoday.com here. Also
Performing: [http://www.myspace.com/slowrunner Slow Runner &
[http://www.myspace.com/CaitlinCrosby Caitlin Crosby
* Newly Added - Oct. 29 - The Hummingbird - Macon, GA - For more
info click
[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=361942722
here. Also Performing: [http://www.myspace.com/slowrunner Slow Runner &
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