Alejandro will perform with his full band which consists of: David Pulkingham (guitar), Josh Gravelin (bass), Hector Munoz (drums), Susan Voelz (violin) and Brian Standefer (cello).

A prolific and influential musician, Alejandro Escovedo will further kick off this much-anticipated release with two national TV performances. On Friday, June 20th, Alejandro and band will perform on NBC�s Late Night with Conan O�Brien and on day of release, Tuesday, June 24th, Escovedo and band will make a special appearance on NBC�s The Today Show.

Real Animal marks Escovedo�s second release for the EMI-based Manhattan/Back Porch Records and will be released digitally and in-stores on CD and vinyl Tuesday June 24, 2008.