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With diverse influences that include Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, Country and even Classical, Natalia Zukerman has been described by public radio as “an example of the finest Americana.” She combines her unique slide guitar playing style with seductive vocals, a painter’s observing eye, unapologetic writing, and sharp wit. Zukerman’s music is as riddled with urban restlessness as it is grounded in rootsy warmth – a welcome contradiction.

“Natalia’s voice could send an orchid into bloom while her guitar playing can open a beer bottle with its teeth.” –New Yorker

“a strutting brass band one minute, a sighing lover the next.” –The Boston Globe

“a wise mix of rootsy styles from torch blues to country swing. If you’re a fan of Madeleine Peyroux, Bonnie Raitt or even Amy Winehouse, you’ll find stuff to connect with here.” –Philadelphia Daily News

ABOUT “GAS STATION ROSES”
Co-produced with Willy Porter, Zukerman’s new album “Gas Station Roses” exemplifies her electric, acoustic and lap steel guitar playing while featuring guest appearances by performers from many walks of independent music – including Patty Larkin, Garrison Starr, Meghan Toohey (The Weepies), Adrianne Gonzalez (The Rescues), Todd Sickafoose (Ani Difranco), and Ray Bonneville. An album about seeing and being who you truly are, “Gas Station Roses” is rightfully peppered with a rich array of sounds – everything from Rock anthem “As You Are” to Americana Blues lament “Gas Station Roses,” from NuGrass shuffle “Howard Hughes” to heartfelt love song “Always,” from Contemporary Pop song “Brooklyn” to pure undoctored Folk song “Little Bird.”

Due for release in March 2011, “Gas Station Roses” is available for pre-order now on Natalia’s website and at shows. Some preorder packages include original paintings or prints of paintings by Natalia Zukerman, and a portion of proceeds will go to a New York environmental organization.

Zukerman recently announced, among her album release shows in the Spring of 2011, she will perform a series of dates with Janis Ian and Tom Paxton, not long after touring with Janis Ian in Japan. Additional album release shows will be with Garrison Starr, who sang on “Gas Station Roses.” Full tour and date info at www.nataliazukerman.com/tour

Songs on “Gas Station Roses”
1. Brooklyn [3:17]
2. As You Are [4:29]
3. The Right Time [3:43]
4. Gas Station Roses [4:43]
5. Indiana [6:00]
6. Sorry Side of Town [3:19]
7. Howard Hughes [3:27]
8. Come Undone [4:20]
9. Always [3:52]
10. Little Bird [3:24]

Guests Appearing on “Gas Station Roses”
• Patty Larkin, Garrison Starr, and Adrianne Gonzalez (of The Rescues) – backup vocals
• Willy Porter – vocals, guitar and banjo
• Meghan Toohey (of The Weepies) – electric guitar
• Bryan Mir and Todd Sickafoose (Ani Difranco) – bass
• Dave Schoepke – drums
• Ray Bonneville – harmonica
• Sara Milonovich (Richard Shindell) – fiddle
• Aaron Gardner – tenor saxophone

Release Date: March 8, 2011
UPC: 786851302523
Label: Weasel Records
Catalog Number: WSL-1101

ABOUT NATALIA ZUKERMAN
Natalia Zukerman grew up in New York City, studied art at Oberlin, worked in mural arts in San Francisco, began her songwriting career in Boston, and now resides, writes, plays and paints in Brooklyn NY. The daughter of Classical musicians Eugenia and Pinchas Zukerman, Natalia found her sound in other strings – those on slide guitar, lap steel, dobro. She found kinship in the earthiness and honesty of Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues music.

Zukerman released her first studio album Mortal Child in 2001. In 2003, Zukerman recorded her second album in Brooklyn at Headgear Studios (The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio). In 2006, Natalia collaborated with Melissa Ferrick to record “Only One” – a collection of home studio recordings fans cherish today for their intimacy. The album artwork featured a line drawing of Natalia done by New Yorker character artist Andy Friedman – one of the first inklings of Natalia tying in art with music. In 2008, Natalia collaborated with guitar hero Willy Porter who produced “Brand New Frame,” her first album on Porter’s label Weasel Records. Also in 2008, Natalia recorded and toured with “Daisycutter” a super group of fine instrumentalists from across the Folk circuit founded by standout fiddle player Sara Milonovich. In 2009, Zukerman teamed up with fellow songwriters Antje Duvekot, Anne Heaton and Meg Hutchinson to form “Winterbloom.” Together they recorded “Winterbloom: Traditions Rearranged,” a series of original and traditional winter and holiday songs. Winterbloom continues to tour each December and play winter and summer festivals, most recently Lilith Fair. (www.winterbloom.com)

Zukerman is a professional guitar player and collaborator. She regularly records and tours with well known and respected musicians – including Catie Curtis, Janis Ian, Willy Porter and Susan Werner. She enjoys playing with diversely talented friends/colleagues. She has toured major Folk, Jazz, listening rooms, Rock clubs and theaters in almost every US state, and has performed at American and Canadian festivals including Lilith Fair, Philadelphia Folk Fest, Michigan Womyns Fest, Ottawa Folk & Blues Fests, Summerfolk Owen Sound, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, National Women’s Music Festival, and has toured overseas in The Netherlands, Germany and Japan.