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Recent critical praise for Bob Weir’s Blue Mountain…

“It’s an album of stately, autumnal, metaphysical cowboy songs…full of towns, women and aspirations that have been long since left behind, but not forgotten.”

“…what emerges on the heartfelt Blue Mountain…is another chapter of his life as a storyteller.”

“The characters and circumstances he’s chronicled were pulled from great American musical traditions, as well as his own self-exploration as he’s matured and become more observant.”

“Now, fans can take a step back and admire Bob Weir for the extremely gifted songwriter he’s become. Hiding behind that post-Dead beard is a poet laureate of deep thinking and whimsy. His voice has taken on a character that finally replaces the forever-young, fresh-faced heartthrob fans

knew so well, but even with age, he sounds as good as ever.”

“‘Only A River’ is an emotional reflection on life.”

“A spirit of celebration radiates through Weir’s voice…”

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“Weir and his band shamble cheerfully here: The bass line hints at

the verve of honky tonk, the harmonica scoots forward and the lead guitar spits lively licks. A raft of backing vocalists join in during the chorus, adding to the cool, festive air,

and ‘Gonesville’ comes to a close with a jaunty group chant.”

“Weir’s aged voice sound[s] as good, or even better, as other elder statesmen of rock

such as Neil Young or Bob Dylan.”

“it’s a country-flavoured collection of resonant ballads and rustic reflections…another fine

addition to an album canon now well into three figures…”

[Of “Gonesville”] “The rootsy and rollicking ’50-inspired tune is driven by an

upbeat acoustic guitar, along with some mournful harmonica, reverb-drenched electric guitar, sparse percussion and gospel-flavored backing vocals.”

[Of “Only A River”] “A mellow, rolling cut”

“Bob Weir escapes to ‘Gonesville’ in his new cowboy inspired tune.”

“‘Only a River’ finds Weir in storytelling mode…”

[Of “Only A River”] “Moving New Single”

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“It’s fun to follow Weir’s teen years in Wyoming through such unabashed cowboy

ballads as ‘Storm Country’ and ‘Ghost Towns.’”

[Of “Only A River”] “It’s a warm, pensive, and relaxed song…”

[Of “Only A River”] “Weir in storytelling mode with an acoustic guitar...”

“At age 68…Bob Weir has showed no signs of slowing down…”

“Bob Weir invites fans to gather around the campfire this fall to hear some new songs.”

“The Grateful Dead founder has an unprecedented solo project lined up…”

[Of “Only A River”] “The song builds in emotion and instrumental strength…”

“…rare new album...”

“Among the best-known rhythm guitarists of all time, Weir is acclaimed for his

intricate and innovative voice on his six-stringed instrument…”

For more information, please contact Samantha Tillman, Nick Mallchok or Carla Sacks at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000.,

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