MACY GRAY - THE SELLOUT - FOR MassEquality An Exclusive Boston Area Performance Thursday, September 30, 8 PM - At the Wilbur Theatre - A Benefit for MassEquality
MassEquality presents its first annual fundraiser concert, this year featuring the fabulous Macy Gray.


BOSTON, MA, July 25, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- MassEquality, the premier LGBT grass roots advocacy organization in Massachusetts, is overjoyed to announce MACY GRAY - THE SELLOUT - FOR MassEquality - in concert Thursday, September 30 at 8 p.m. at BostonÕs Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116. Tickets at $175.00 [VIP], $90.00 and $70.00 are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, at the Wilbur Theatre Box Office, on line at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling: 800-745-3000. For more information, please visit www.thewilburtheatre.com.

In addition, Concord Records is proud to announce the release of Macy GrayÕs new album, entitled The Sellout, on June 22, 2010.

The Sellout is the Grammy¨ Award winning singer/songwriter's first album in more than 3 years and will be released by Concord Records in the U.S., Island Records in the U.K. and Universal Music Group, internationally.

The Sellout, featuring 12 new songs, was co-written and executive produced by Gray in Los Angeles throughout 2009.

The album was mixed by four-time Grammy Award winning mixer Manny Marroquin whose credits include top 10 singles for Lady Gaga, Jay Z, Rihanna, Alicia Keyes, Kanye West and John Mayer. Collaborators on the album include Bobby Brown, The BodyrockersÕ Kaz James and Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum formerly of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver.

ItÕs clear from opening moments of the recordÕs first single, the irresistibly anthemic ÒBeauty In The World,Ó that The Sellout is the work of an artist who has reconnected with the essence of her creative gifts after a long, soul-numbing journey through the music bizÕs star-making machinery.

"The Sellout tells the story of how I found my salvation in just being myself instead of who other people thought I should be,Ó said the striking singer. ÒI had got to a place in my career where I tried everything that was asked of me and in doing so I lost sight of who Macy Gray really is. I spent over a year making this album without any pressure or opinions and being able to choose the co-writers, producers and artists that felt good to me. As a result, it really reflects my true identity. I feel like I have finally made the album I was capable of and that my fans wanted. These are some of my favorite songs that IÕve written.Ó

Sparkling melodies and personal lyrical insights dazzle throughout The Sellout, an authentic and confidently delivered statement from one of contemporary musicÕs most skillful and creative forces. The highlights are rich and plentiful including the alluring, soul-pop groove of ÒLately,Ó ÒThat ManÓ a mouth-watering slice of Ting TingÕs inflected Ô80s new-wave, the Joan Jett meets T-Rex thump and screaming Slash guitar of ÒKissed It,Ó and the beguiling, ÒStill Hurts,Ó a vulnerable, emotion filled keep-sake ballad, just to name a few.

Macy Gray first burst onto the music scene with her debut album On How Life Is and the massive hit single ÒI Try" both of which went number 1 all over the world. The album went on to sell 7 million copies worldwide with Gray winning a Grammy¨ for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.

Macy Gray has gone on to sell more than 15,000,000 albums worldwide and has been nominated for 5 Grammy¨ Awards and 6 MTV Video Music Awards. She has collaborated on stage and in the recording studio with some of musicÕs greatest artists including Justin Timberlake, Common, Outkast, Rick Rubin, Carlos Santana, Erykah Badu, Fergie, will.i.am, John Frusciante (of Red Hot Chili Peppers), Nas, Mos Def and Natalie Cole, among many others. She has also appeared in numerous films including Training Day, Spider Man, Idlewild and the award winning HBO Film Lackawanna Blues.

Further details on The Sellout and Macy Gray's forthcoming world tour will be announced soon.

About MassEquality:

MassEquality works to protect, promote and defend marriage equality and to advance lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. Our premise is simple: we believe that every LGBT person deserves to be treated equally, to feel safe, and to be free from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

http://www.massequality.org

Further Related Resources:


Press Release Contact Information:

Sue Auclair
Sue Auclair Promotions
President
111 Perkins Street
Boston, MA
USA 02130
Voice: 617-522-1394
Fax: 617-522-4652
Website: Visit Our Website