Ric Wilson Announced As Support for Yellow Days North American Tour
Photos by Michael Salisbury
After headlining Wicker Park Fest this summer and doing select tour dates with Drama, Chicago’s own Ric Wilson is headed back on the road, this time as support for London’s Yellow Days. Wilson is known for rapping and singing over traditional house and funk production and busting out soul train lines at his live shows. In 2021, he’s released an array of bouncy solo songs as well as eclectic run of features with everyone from French producer Bluestaeb to J-Pop band CHAI.Wilson and George Van Den Broek of Yellow Days connected when he spent four months in London this past spring and became fast friends.
Wilson said in an interview with the Real Ones Podcast that we can expect a joint EP called "Disco Ric in London Town" before this year ends. The tour announcement coincides with the release of the first single, “Life’s Been Good to Me” — which can be streamed below.
Catch Yellow Days and Ric Wilson at the Chicago stop of the tour at the Metro on November 23rd, 2021. Ticket link below.
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The shoe features a digitally printed poem by 2019 Indy winner of Louder Than A Bomb spoken-word contest.
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The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has created a seamless, quick and effective online form that contacts state representatives and voices the need for economic relief that would benefit hundreds of independent venues and their owners, promotors, staff, musicians and communities across the nation.
we’ve highlighted some of the members of our community who could benefit from the support of those who are able to provide it. Whether they’ve stated they are open for business via carryout or delivery, or passed along relief fund links to help support their staff and employees, these are only a handful of spaces that could benefit from the support of those who can lend a helping hand.
Ric Wilson joins Yellow Days on a 16-date North American Tour!