As his recent single “All Around The World” surpasses more than 4 million streams, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist Quinn Sullivan has just released a new live take on the song, filmed at Building Records this summer.
“Matured and owning his words,” wrote American Songwriter in an exclusive premiere of the single, “Sullivan returns more as a singer-songwriter than just a prodigy guitarist with “All Around the World.”
Sullivan has announced a 19-date US tour with Beth Hart and is continuing to tour the US in support of his new album ‘Wide Awake’ this fall. For a full list of tour dates and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
Just 22-years-old, Sullivan has already toured the world, collaborated with rock’s biggest legends, and developed genuinely jaw-dropping skills as a guitar player. But now, Sullivan’s more recent work has been with pen and paper, as he lets the abundant skills of his youth blossom and steer him into new directions of artistry and creativity. Written prior to 2020, Sullivan says “All Around the World” took on a whole new meaning within the past year’s pandemic and protests. “It still has the same meaning as the day we wrote it, but it’s taking on more of a broader meaning,” shares Sullivan. “It’s almost like an anthem of what 2020 was, and what 2021 will probably be.”
Recorded in Los Angeles with producer/collaborator Oliver Leiber, ‘Wide Awake’ adds potent new arrows to a quiver already brimming with sure-shots, and it showcases the kind of forward motion that separates the artists from the mere players. “I want people to understand who I am as an artist,” explains Quinn. “I think my audience will appreciate the fact that the guitar is still a huge part of who I am, and I can truthfully say all the songs are coming from a very honest place.”
A rare artist who’s always sounded older than his years, Sullivan has been touring the world since he was 11-years-old, playing storied venues such as Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., as well as India’s Mahindra Blues Festival, Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, and three Montreux Jazz Festivals. Quinn has shared the stage with his hero and mentor Buddy Guy, as well as Carlos Santana on several occasions. Quinn’s performance experience includes appearances on leading national television programs Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and CBS This Morning, to name a few.
As he moves into this new chapter, Sullivan’s constant credo has been growth and learning. “I want to stay true to where I come from, and go from there,” says Sullivan. “The artists that inspire me to do that are always hungry for the new. They never repeat themselves. They just grow and become more unique — and that’s what I aim to do as an artist.”
Quinn Sullivan – US Tour
October 21 – Malboro, NY – Live at the Falcon
October 28 – Plymouth, MA – Spire Center for the Performing Arts
October 29 – Shirley, MA – Bull Run Restaurant
October 30 – New Bedford, MA – Zeiterion Theatre
November 12 – Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House
2022 Beth Hart Tour
February 01 – Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
February 03 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theatre
February 05 – Los Angeles, CA – Saban Theatre
February 07 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
February 10 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
February 12 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
February 14 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage Theater
February 16 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
February 18 – Indianapolis, TN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
February 19 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
February 22 – Greensburg, PA – The Palace Theatre
February 24 – Washington, D.C. – Warner Theatre
February 26 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
February 27 – Red bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
March 02 – New York, NY – The Town Hall
March 04 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino
March 05 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
March 09 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur
March 10 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur
