Eddie 9V announces “Down Here” produced by Dan Auerbach
Eddie 9V has announced his new album, DOWN HERE, which arrives as his debut release for Easy Eye Sound. Produced by GRAMMY Producer of the Year winner Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the album was recorded at Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville and will showcase the Atlanta guitarist, singer and songwriter’s blend of Southern soul, blues, rock and roll.
The first single, “Blowin’ Up,” made its exclusive debut on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum on July 14 before its official release on July 16. The groove-driven track serves as the first preview of the collaboration between Eddie 9V and Auerbach.
“It’s my favorite song on the album. It’s got such a good groove,” says Eddie 9V.
The album grew out of writing sessions at Easy Eye Sound, marking a new creative experience for Eddie 9V after years of writing and producing his own material. He collaborated with Marcus King as well as veteran songwriters Pat McLaughlin and Daniel Tashian during the sessions.
“I write all the time, but it was the first time I’ve ever done a writing session in Nashville,” says Eddie 9V. “You’re dealing with songwriters that are at the top of their game and that was incredible for me. I learned to focus solely on the writing.”
Auerbach said the extended focus on songwriting allowed the sessions to capture spontaneous performances in the studio.
“We spent more time writing than we did recording, which meant we could focus on getting a good take,” says Auerbach. “It was all about capturing that magic moment, that fire. Eddie just killed it, especially when he was playing those solos live. We were all feeding off his energy because not only is he a great singer, his guitar playing is also incredible.”
Raised in Atlanta, Eddie 9V began playing guitar at six years old before eventually discovering the blues through Howlin’ Wolf’s iconic 1966 Newport Folk Festival performance.
“Something just exploded in me when I saw that clip, and it set me on a different path,” says Eddie.
After years of performing marathon sets in Atlanta clubs and touring throughout the region, Eddie 9V released his debut album, Left My Soul In Memphis, in 2019. He followed it with Little Black Flies in 2021, Capricorn in 2023, which was recorded at the legendary Capricorn Studios in Macon, Georgia, and Saratoga in 2024.
According to Eddie 9V, DOWN HERE captures the energy of musicians performing together in the studio.
“I hope when people hear this record they feel the soul of it,” says Eddie 9V. “I want them to feel like they’re sitting in the studio with us as we’re making music.”
The guitarist also says the album reflects a period of personal and artistic growth.
“I’m at a transformational point in my life right now,” says Eddie 9V. “I’m having to catch myself and remember to enjoy the moment.”
“Making this record has taught me how to put my guard down and just have fun rather than worrying about things,” says Eddie 9V. “I think that’s what you can feel on the record — a sense of freedom.”
TRACK LISTING
- Whole Lot Coming For You
- Blowin’ Up
- Everybody Knows By Now
- Satisfy The Way I Do
- Horses
- It Don’t Bother Me
- Can I Sleep In Your Backyard
- Rock Your Baby
- Maybe That’s a Good Thing
- Down Here
- Keep Turning Me Away
- Come And Get Me Lord
TOUR DATES
Main Support for The Black Keys
July 16 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
July 19 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
July 20 – Omaha, NE – Astro Theatre
July 21 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre
July 23 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
July 24 – Houston, TX – The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
July 25 – New Braunfels, TX – Whitewater Amphitheatre
July 28 – Clearwater, FL – Coachman Park
July 29 – St. Augustine, FL – Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
July 30 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
August 1 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront
August 2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
August 4 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion
August 6 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
August 7 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
Headlining Dates
July 17 – Hamilton, OH – RiversEdge Amphitheatre
July 18 – Chicago, IL – Southside Summer Festival
August 3 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe
August 9 – Wheeling, WV – Heritage Music Blues Fest
August 12 – Marshfield, MA – Levitate Backyard
August 13 – Norwich, NY – NBT Thursday Concert Series
August 14 – Harleysville, PA – Philadelphia Folk Festival
August 15 – Thornton, NH – White Mountain Boogie N Blues Festival
September 12 – Morganton, NC – Morganton Festival
September 17 – Fredericton, NB – Harvest Music Festival
September 18-20 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
October 8-11 – Live Oak, FL – Suwannee Roots Revival
October 15 – Wilmington, NC – Bowstring Wilmington
October 21 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head on Stage
October 24 – Cape May, NJ – Nauti Spirits Distillery
November 3-7 – Miami, FL – The Revivalists Present Otherside of Paradise
November 11 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre
December 6 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
December 11 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
December 18 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
December 20 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
