Best known as the singer/songwriter/guitarist of the Philadelphia-based blues-rock band CINDERELLA, TOM KEIFER is making his debut as a solo artist with the release of his long-awaited and highly anticipated solo album, The Way Life Goes, on April 30th via Merovee Records (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group).

The collection of 14 new songs ranges from intimate, organic, acoustic tracks to driving hard rock. It embraces the blues, rock and country roots that have always been present in his unique sound that has generated the sale of over 15 million records worldwide for Cinderella.

Snippets of five new songs from The Way Life Goes are currently streaming at Tomkeifer.com.

The Way Life Goes is a raw, introspective look at the roller coaster ride that has been Keifer's life for the past 15 years. From being told that he would never sing again as a result of a partially paralyzed left vocal cord, to the emotional and personal battles that followed, his solo debut is a story of perseverance, a testament to the power of passion and will, when combined with a true love of music.

Keifer will launch his first-ever solo tour on February 9th in Winston-Salem, NC at Ziggy’s. The 14-city trek of small, intimate rooms is an up-close and personal preview of songs from The Way Life Goes along with some Cinderella classics. Dates beyond February 28th are currently in the works.

The Way Life Goes tracklisting:

'Solid Ground'

'A Different Light'

'It’s Not Enough'

'Cold Day In Hell'

'Thick And Thin'

'Ask Me Yesterday'

'Fools Paradise'

'The Flower Song'

'Mood Elevator'

'Welcome To My Mind'

'You Showed Me'

'Ain’t That A Bitch'

'The Way Life Goes'

'Babylon'

Tour dates include:

February

9 - Winston-Salem, NC - Ziggy's
11 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom
13 - Philadelphia, PA - JC Dobbs
15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
16 - Salisbury, MA - Blue Ocean
17 - Portland, ME - Asylum
19 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
22 - Lincolnshire, IL - Viper Alley
23 - Lexington, KY - Busters
24 - Detroit, MI - Magic Bag
26 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
27 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theater
28 - White Marsh, MD - House Of Rock

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