P.J. Pacifico's 'Outlet' Set for 6/7 on Viper Records; CD Evokes Gin Blossoms, James Taylor

A New Marriage Sparks Songs of Hopefulness, as Radio-Friendly Rock/Pop CD Evokes Gin Blossoms, Matthew Sweet and a Bit of Simon and Garfunkel

P.J. Pacifico's Outlet is Set for June 7th on Viper Records—Features Tracks Produced by Grammy Award Winner Dave O'Donnell (John Mayer, James Taylor)

Singer-songwriter P.J. Pacifico delivers a confident, upbeat collection of road-tested rock/pop music, on his June 7th Viper Records release, 'Outlet.' With a radio-friendly sound that evokes Gin Blossoms and Matthew Sweet, and a storyteller's cadence that has been compared to James Taylor, Pacifico appears poised for mainstream success with the new album, his third.

Each of the ten songs on Outlet was written since Pacifico's engagement (and subsequent marriage) to his long-time girlfriend, and several tracks pay homage to his new bride. The sense of hopefulness and groundedness is palpable, as is Pacifico's 'ownership' of the new material—all of the tracks were performed live for months prior to recording the album, as Pacifico embarked on an extended residency in his home state of Connecticut, often playing as many as four nights per week.

The pedigree on Outlet is also evident: The album opens with two songs (the singles 'Fold Up Your Heart' and 'Head's Up,') both produced by Grammy winner David O'Donnell (John Mayer, James Taylor). This pair of standout tracks also features producer Andy Abel on electric guitars, Jack Daley (Lenny Kravitz) on bass and Brian Doherty (They Might Be Giants) on drums, with Pacifico on acoustic guitar and vocals. Other highlights include the haunting 'Lakeshore Drive,' the Simon and Garfunkel-esque 'New Song' and 'Home With Me,' which condenses Pacifico's decade-long relationship with his now-wife into 4:43 minutes.

Pacifico on tour this spring and summer:

• 3/24 ~ Barking Spider—Cleveland, OH
• 3/25 ~ Uncommon Ground—Chicago, IL
• 3/26 ~ Old Louisville Coffee House -Louisville, KY
• 3/27 ~ The Bluebird Cafe—Nashville, TN 3/28 ~ live on WDVX's Blue Plate—Knoxville, TN
• 3/28 ~ Eddie's Attic—Decatur, GA
• 3/31 ~ Smiley's—Greenville, SC
• 4/2 ~ Smith's Olde Bar—Atlanta, GA
• 4/4 ~ Fischer's Pub—John's Island, SC
• 4/5 ~ Fischer's Pub—John's Island, SC
• 4/6 ~ Java Junkies—Wilmington, NC
• 4/7 ~ House Concert—Waves, NC 4/8 ~ Burlap & Bean—Newtown Square, PA
• 4/9 ~ Purple Fiddle—Thomas, WVקpm
• 4/22 ~ Salt Hill Pub—Lebanon, NH
• 4/23 ~ Salt Hill Pub—Newport, NH
• 5/6 ~ Southport Coffee House Series at Southport Congregational Church Southport, CT
• 6/17 ~ Bistro Nouveau at Eastman—Grantham, NH
• 6/24 ~ The Jetties—Nantucket, MA׫pm
• 6/25 ~ The Jetties—Nantucket, MA׫pm
• 7/8 ~ The Jetties—Nantucket, MA׫pm 7/9 ~ The Jetties—Nantucket, MA׫pm
• 8/5 ~ The Jetties—Nantucket, MA׫pm 8/6 ~ The Jetties—- Nantucket, MA׫pm

More About P.J. Pacifico

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter P.J. Pacifico's sound has been described as “a jam session between James Taylor and Matthew Sweet," with some classic rock influences thrown in for good measure. His songs feel immediately familiar and comfortable; straight from the heart and sure to get stuck in your head.

Pacifico tours on a regular basis—a series of solo and full band dates; both as a headliner and as an opening act for several certified legends. has shared the stage with Crosby, Stills & Nash, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sugarland, Hank Williams Jr., Levon Helm, Leon Russell, Bob Weir & Ratdog, The Wailers, The Low Anthem, Donavon Frankenreiter, Dar Williams, Guster, moe., Ryan Shaw, and Sean Kelly of The Samples.

Outlet is his third release, following his sophomore effort, “Always & Everywhere," and his 2005 solo debut “Well I'll Be." His trademark brand of warm, inviting, hook-filled songs, the themes of love and survival, redemption and recovery, have endeared him to a growing number of fans from coast-to-coast. He aims for breakthrough success with 'Outlet.'