Sat, 12/06/2008 - 12:48 pm

The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF) - the world's leading two-day electronic music experience - has announced the dates for its 11th consecutive year: Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009. South Florida's favorite music festival, internationally renowned for its memorable live performances and DJ sets from the world's top electronic and alternative rock artists, will take place during the 24th annual Winter Music Conference at the beautiful waterfront location of Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami (the same grounds it has occupied since 2006).

The initial line-up for the first night of the festival includes Miami exclusive performances from: Tiësto, Bloc Party, The Ting Tings, Santogold and - making their first US appearance as a full band in seven years - drum and bass legends Roni Size Reprazent. Miami exclusive artists confirmed for the second night of the festival include Cut Copy, Deadmau5, Crystal Castles, The Presets, Hercules and Love Affair, Simian Mobile Disco and Busy P.  Carl Cox will also return to perform on both Friday and Saturday and will host the legendary Carl Cox and Friends arena with a full complement of special guests TBA.  Many additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are currently available via www.ultramusicfestival.com.  Limited 2-day passes are currently available for $99.95.  Tickets will go up to $129.95 and then $149.95 as the event approaches.  Two-day VIP passes are available for $350.00.

Last year over 55,000 dance music enthusiasts coming from the entire United States and over 50 countries around the world were in attendance, marking it as the largest ever UMF event and ranking at #14 on Pollstar's 2008 Mid Year Top 100 Concert Grosses. "The Ultra Music Festival, which started as an afterthought at the Winter Music Conference a decade ago but has now become its biggest event, more than lived up to expectations this weekend at downtown Miami's Bicentennial Park," wrote Miami Herald pop music critic Mike Hamersly in his review of last year's festival (March 30, 2008).  Added the Los Angeles Times (via their blog) of the Winter Music Conference April 2, "…the highlight of the week of DJ-centric festivities was surely the massive Ultra Music Festival. Taking place…over two days at downtown Miami's Bicentennial Park, Ultra did not disappoint."

In addition to the annual Miami festival, UMF has expanded internationally to include events in Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte, San Juan, Madrid and Ibiza. UMF recently added a January 2 festival in Cambriou exclusively featuring Tiësto's only 2009 Brazilian performance.

Thu, 01/08/2009 - 9:38 am

The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF) - the world's leading two-day electronic and alternative music experience set for Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009 during the Winter Music Conference in Miami - has announced more exciting additions to its lineup.  Promoters for the festival have revealed that The Prodigy (who will release their new album Invaders Must Die on March 2) and Pendulum, two of the most anticipated live acts for 2009, have been confirmed along with DJ titans Paul Van Dyk and Armin Van Buuren.  Moby has also tapped UMF for his exclusive Winter Music Conference appearance. 

Other acts that are newly confirmed for UMF include: David Guetta, Above and Beyond, Erick Morillo, Booka Shade, the Swedish House Mafia featuring (Steve Angello, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso), Benny Benassi, Rabbit In The Moon, Infected Mushroom, Fedde Le Grand, Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Tiga, Perry Farrell, ATB, M.A.N.D.Y. v. Tiefschwarz, Kraak & Smaak, Dirty South, Pete Tong, Loco Dice, Steve Lawler, Boys Noize, Markus Schulz, Kaskade, Late of the Pier, Planet of the Drums, Andy C + MC GQ and The Whip. The complete listing of participating artists to date is:

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Main Stage: Tiësto, Bloc Party, David Guetta, The Ting Tings, Deadmau5, Santogold, Steve Lawler, Perry Farrell, Late of the Pier. Bayfront Stage: Pendulum Live, Roni Size Reprazent, Rabbit In The Moon, Craze & Klever, Kevens.  Carl Cox & Friends Stage: Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Loco Dice.  Mid Park Stage: Swedish House Mafia, Benny Benassi, Tiga, Dirty South, Busy P, Chris Lake.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Main Stage: The Prodigy, Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Eric Prydz, Above and Beyond, Fedde Le Grand, Infected Mushroom, ATB, Kaskade, Markus Schulz.  Bayfront Stage: Deadmau5, Bookashade, Cut Copy, Simian Moblie Disco, Crystal Castles, M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Tiefschwartz, Boys Noize, Hercules and Love Affair, The Presets, Kraak & Smaak, The Whip.  Carl Cox & Friends Stage: Carl Cox, Moby, Erick Morillo, Pete Tong, Elio Riso.  The Mid-Park Stage: Roni Size DJ Set, Planet of the Drums (featuring AK1200, Dara, Diesel Boy, J. Messinian), Goldie, Andy C and MC GQ, Hybrid DJ Set, Ed Rush and Optical, Bassbin Twins, Soul of Man, DJ Icey, Evol Intent Live, Chase and Status, Drumattic Twins, Baby Anne.

The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL is South Florida's favorite music festival, internationally renowned for its memorable live performances and DJ sets from the world's top electronic and alternative rock artists.  It will take place during the 24th annual Winter Music Conference on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at the beautiful waterfront location of Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami (the same grounds it has occupied since 2006). Tickets are currently available via www.ultramusicfestival.com for $129.95 and then $149.95 as the event approaches.  Two-day VIP passes are available for $350.00

Wed, 03/11/2009 - 3:42 am

The Chemical Brothers (DJ Set), Devendra Banhart, Etienne De Crecy, The Orb, Murder City Devils, Busy P, and Plump DJs have joined the line-up for the tenth COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL.  The full updated list of acts for this year’s festival--set for Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19--is as follows:

FRIDAY, APRIL 17:  Paul McCartney, Morrissey, Franz Ferdinand, Leonard Cohen, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Beirut, The Black Keys, Girl Talk, Silversun Pickups, The Ting Tings, The Crystal Method, Ghostland Observatory, Crystal Castles, The Airborne Toxic Event, We Are Scientists, N.A.S.A., Patton & Rahzel, M. Ward, The Presets, The Hold Steady, A Place to Bury Strangers, Felix da Housecat, Buraka Som Sistema, Ryan Bingham, Bajofondo, Peanut Butter Wolf, Noah & the Whale, White Lies, The Bug, Alberta Cross, Los Campesinos!, Craze & Klever, Molotov, Switch, Gui Boratto, Steve Aoki, The Aggrolites, People Under the Stairs, The Courteeners, Cage the Elephant, Dear and the Headlights. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 18:  The Killers, Thievery Corporation, The Chemical Brothers, TV on the Radio, Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes, MSTRKRFT, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Atmosphere, Mastodon, TRAV$DJ-AM, Henry Rollins, Crookers, Turbonegro, Hercules and Love Affair, Superchunk, Glasvegas, Dr. Dog, Drive-By Truckers, Booker T & the DBT’s, Amanda Palmer, The Bloody Beetroots, Surkin, Para One (Live), Calexico, Liars, Bob Mould Band, Zane Lowe, Electric Touch, Blitzen Trapper, James Morrison, Drop the Lime, Glass Candy, Thenewno2, Gang Gang Dance, Billy Talent, Ida Maria, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Zizek, Cloud Cult, Tinariwen.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19:  The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Throbbing Gristle, Lupe Fiasco, Paul Weller, Peter Bjorn and John, X, The Orb Antony & the Johnsons, Roni Size, Public Enemy, Jenny Lewis, Groove Armada, Etienne De Crecy, Devendra Banhart, Murder City Devils, Paolo Nutini, Christopher Lawrence, Lykke Li, The Kills, Okkervil River, M.A.N.D.Y., Clipse, Plump DJs, Busy P, Sebastien Tellier, Fucked Up, Perry Farrell, The Horrors, Late of the Pier, K’naan, Junior Boys, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Supermayer, No Age, Vivian Girls, Shepard Fairey, Themselves, Gaslight Anthem, The Knux, Mexican Institute of Sound, The Night Marchers, Marshall Barnes.

At the same time, this month marks the debut of Coachella Digital, a 40-page interactive digital magazine profiling a few artists performing at this year’s festival.  Coachella Digitalalso offers insight into festival culture around the globe; music reviews; festival rumors and how quickly they spread; a photo montage featuring images submitted by COACHELLA attendees; and a multitude of interactive elements. The inaugural issue is available online at WWW.COACHELLADIGITAL.COM.

Tickets for COACHELLA--which will will once again take place at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, the same grounds where the festival debuted in 1999--are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.  Three-day weekend passes are $269.00 +$3 charity + $9 facility fee ($1 charity/$3 facility fee per day) and single day tickets are $99.00 +$1 charity + $3 facility fee. 

For up-to-the-minute information on COACHELLA, please visit www.coachella.com.  COACHELLA sponsors include AT&T, Heineken and PlayStation.

Thu, 05/21/2009 - 10:52 pm

September on the West Coast not only marks the time of year University of California, Santa Barbara rolls back into session, it also heralds the return of the WEST BEACH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL.  Event producers Twiin Productions have announced that one of America’s only beach festivals will return for its third year Friday, September 18, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2009.

The three-day gathering for music fans, families and beachgoers alike will feature non-stop performances by rock, reggae and jam bands G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, STEEL PULSE, PEPPER, REBELUTION, IRATION, OZOMATLI, SOJA, SHWAYZE, THE AGGROLITES, STILL TIME, TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS, SASHAMON, DIRTY HEADS, THE KICKS, SUNSHINE BROS., PACIFIC DUB, THROUGH THE ROOTS, and ONE DROP.  More musical talent will be unveiled at a later date leading up to the festival.

Located seaside just west of Santa Barbara’s renowned Stearn's Wharf, the all-ages festival will also feature arts and crafts vendors, activities oriented toward children plus The OASIS, a lush tropical inspired-area surrounded by palm trees located in the heart of the festival. 

“It’s amazing how much growth the festival experienced this past year from 1,500 attendees in its first year to more than 20,000 attendees in its second year, but it’s not stopping there,” states Twiin Production’s Jeremy Pemberton.  “This year the collaborations we have made with other organizations within the community have really set us up for an even stronger festival.”

“We are being strategic in our promotions and partnerships to allow maximum benefits for our community,” adds Twiin Productions partner Joshua Pemberton.  “It’s our goal to drive tourism and consumer spending throughout our local businesses and hotels.  We are very excited that this is only the beginning of our announcements.  We have many more surprises to share in the near future!”

Last year’s WEST BEACH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL drew over 20,000 attendees and featured stellar performances from Ziggy Marley, Jason Mraz, Natasha Bedingfield, George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Jackie Greene, The Expendables and more.  Wrote Josef Woodard of the Santa Barbara News-Press (9/16/08) in his review, “…the festival experience is all about balancing well-coordinated planning and moments that verge on blissful chaos and cultural overload. By that classic standard, the West Beach Music and Arts Festival did its job nicely and has whetted the appetite for more of the same next year.”

Tickets for the WEST BEACH FESTIVAL go on sale May 23 via the festival’s website www.westbeachfestival.com.  A limited amount of early bird three-day passes will be available for $75.00.  Single day tickets will be made available for purchase at a later date. The festival guarantees that this price will not last long and encourages purchasing early in order to save money. 

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 4:45 am

Twiin Productions--the event producers of the WEST BEACH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, one of America’s only beach festivals--has confirmed several additions to its music line-up. BEN HARPER AND RELENTLESS7, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, DONAVON FRANKENREITER, THE BRAVERY and BASSNECTAR are the new additions to the three-day event--Friday, September 18, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2009 in Santa Barbara, CA.

Rock band BEN HARPER AND RELENTLESS7 will appear at WEST BEACH FESTIVAL in support of their current album White Lies For Dark Times, a head-on collision between soul and rock. The Ocean Beach, CA reggae, hip-hop and punk alchemists SLIGHTLY STOOPID, now on their “Blazed and Confused” tour with Snoop Dogg, will bring their massive radio hit “2 AM” and many more of their great jams to the beach.  DONAVON FRANKENREITER, American songwriter and surfer, will showcase material from his repertoire of songs including material from his current release Pass It Around. New York City band THE BRAVERY will perform modern rock cuts from their offering The Sun And The Moon and BASSNECTAR, the drum n’ bass party extravaganza, will add a DJ edge to the festival.

These artists at the beachside gathering for music fans, families and beachgoers alike join the stellar line-up of previously announced musical acts: G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, STEEL PULSE, PEPPER, REBELUTION, IRATION, OZOMATLI, SHWAYZE, SOJA, THE AGGROLITES, STILL TIME, REY FRESCO, TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS, SASHAMON, DIRTY HEADS, LOOMIS & THE LUST, PAT SWAYZAK, MATTY MATT, SUNSHINE BROS., PACIFIC DUB, THROUGH THE ROOTS, RICO DE LARGO, SABATAGE, THE KICKS, ONE DROP, I&I SOUNDSYSTEMS, QUASAR, ERIK LOHR, JUPITER RISING, MACKLE, J$, BONES, CALVIN RILEY, T@L, SPARX and SHYBOY.

With breathtaking views of the harbor, ocean and mountains, the WEST BEACH FESTIVAL also offers VIP cabanas accommodations and personal service to those who like to take their entertainment experience to the next level of indulgence. It's no wonder the VIP Cabanas have sold out every year. Cabana Row provides private food and beverage service, private security and premium viewing of Bob's stage (main stage). Cabanas are furnished with plush couches and tables, as well as a private beach front with umbrella, table and chairs. More VIP information can be found online.

Single-day and 3-day tickets for the WEST BEACH FESTIVAL are available now via the festival’s website www.westbeachfestival.com

Wed, 01/20/2010 - 1:27 am

The 11th COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL will feature a mix of artists ranging from Pavement, Thom Yorke????, Vampire Weekend, Them Crooked Vultures, LCD Soundsystem, Phoenix, Tiësto, Faith No More, Deadmau5, David Guetta, MGMT and Public Image Limited.  Set for Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA--the same grounds where COACHELLA debuted in 1999--the COACHELLA 2010 line-up will feature more than 130 acts.

This year’s COACHELLA will feature a variety of options to make the concert experience an enjoyable one.  In addition to expanded camping options--including car, RV and traditional tent camping-- COACHELLA will allow, for the first time, in-and-out privileges for all attendees.   Festival goers will once again have the ability to purchase 3-day festival tickets and various onsite camping options via an easy layaway payment plan.

For those looking to streamline the weekend’s experience, COACHELLA has teamed with Valley Music Travel to provide exclusive travel packages, local hotel shuttle transportation and private home rentals with VIP COACHELLA access.  For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here.

FRIDAY APRIL 16:  Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures, Vampire Weekend, Deadmau5, Public Image Limited, The Specials, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, Echo and the Bunnymen, Benny Benassi, Fever Ray, Grace Jones, She & Him, Erol Alkan, The Avett Brothers, Calle 13, The Whitest Boy Alive, The Cribs, La Roux, Yeasayer, Lucero, DJ Lance Rock, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Proxy, Ra Ra Riot, Deer Tick, Wolfgang Gartner, Aeroplane, Iglu & Hartly, Sleigh Bells, P.O.S., Baroness, Hockey, Little Dragon, White Rabbits, Wale, Kate Miller-Heidke, As Tall as Lions, Jets Overhead, Alana Grace, Pablo Hassan.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17:  Muse, Faith No More, Tiësto, MGMT, David Guetta, The Dead Weather, Hot Chip, Devo, Coheed and Cambria, Kaskade, 2Many DJ's, Major Lazer, Dirty Projectors, Gossip, Z-Trip, The xx, John Waters, Les Claypool, The Raveonettes, Mew, Sia, Camera Obscura, Tokyo Police Club, Porcupine Tree, Old Crow Medicine Show, Aterciopalados, Bassnectar, Frightened Rabbit, Dirty South, Flying Lotus, Corinne Bailey Rae, Pretty Lights, Shooter Jennings, RX Bandits, The Almighty Defenders, Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros, Craze & Klever, Zoe, The Temper Trap, Portugal. The Man, Band of Skulls, Girls, Beach House, Steel Train, Frank Turner.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18:  Gorillaz, Pavement, Thom Yorke????, Phoenix, Orbital, Spoon, Sly and the Family Stone, De La Soul, Julian Casablancas, Plastikman, Gary Numan, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sunny Day Real Estate, Yo La Tengo, MUTEMATH, Deerhunter, Infected Mushroom, Club 75, Matt & Kim, The Big Pink, Gil Scott-Heron, King Khan and the Shrines, Florence and the Machine, Yann Tiersen, Little Boots, Miike Snow, Talvin Singh, Ceu, B.o.B., Babasonicos, Owen Pallett, The Glitch Mob, Mayer Hawthorne, Local Natives, Rusko, The Middle East, Hadouken!, The Soft Pack, Kevin Devine, Paparazzi, Delphic, One EskimO.

Tickets for COACHELLA go on sale Friday, January 22 at 10:00 AM at all Ticketmaster locations and www.coachella.com. Three-day weekend passes are $269.00, plus surcharges.  More details on layaway, camping options and up-to-the minute information, can be found at www.coachella.com.  COACHELLA 2010 sponsors include Heineken and PlayStation.

Wed, 02/02/2011 - 9:42 pm

The first major U.S. music festival of 2011--ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF)--which takes place March 25, 26 & 27 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, FL--has announced the second phase of its line-up.  Joining headliners Tiësto, deadmau5The Chemical Brothers, David Guetta, Carl Cox and Empire of the Sun are exclusive performers Duran Duran, Underworld, Armin van Buuren, Moby, Kaskade, Erick Morillo (live), will.i.am, Sasha (V_rtek live), The Disco Biscuits, Avicii, Fedde Le Grand, ATB, Scream! & Benga, The Glitch Mob, Fake Blood and more.

Appearing for the first time ever at the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL are Duran Duran in support of their Mark Ronson-produced 13th studio album ALL YOU NEED IS NOW (which will be out March 22 on S-Curve Records).  Like UMF alumni performers The Cure, The Killers and Black Eyed Peas, Duran Duran have long been trailblazers in crossover dance and pop.

Also new to the festival as it expands for the first time as a three-day event this year is the addition of Armin Van Buuren’s A State Of Trance 500 area on Sunday, March 27.  Named after his extremely popular internationally syndicated radio show, van Buuren will be joined by titans of the trance genre Ferry Corsten, ATB, Gareth Emrey, Sander Van Doorn and more.  In addition, this year’s UMF marks the debut of live shows by Erick Morillo and Sasha (V_rtek).

The complete line-up for ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL by day and per stage to date is:

Friday, March 25: Main Stage: Tiësto, Duran Duran, Pendulum (live), Erasure, Benny Benassi, Fedde Le Grand, Tinie Tempah, Dada Life, Dimitri Kneppers, Cato K. Live Stage: Röyksopp, Trentemøller, STS9, Carte Blanche, Designer Drugs, Mustard Pimp Carl Cox & Friends: Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Loco Dice. Mid Park Tower: Avicii, Martin Solveig, Roger Sanchez, Chris Lake, Sidney Samson, Cedric Gervais, Funkagenda, Rodrigo Viera. Root Society Dome: Joachim Garraud, Jefr Tale, LA Riots, Harvard Bass, Stripe, Elite Force, Jelo, Rob G, Electric Soulside.

Saturday, March 26: Main Stage: deadmau5, Underworld, Armin Van Buuren, Kaskade, Afrojack, Avicii, Sander Klienenberg (live), Hernan Cattaneo, Sunnery James/Ryan Marciano, Jerome Isma AE, RiotgearLive Stage: Empire of the Sun, Cut Copy, Sasha (V_rtek live), Boys Noize, Steve Aoki, Simian Mobile Disco (live), The Klaxons, Mr. Oizo, Bag Raiders, Conspirator. Carl Cox & Friends: Carl Cox, Moby, Fedde Le Grand, Jors Voorn, Yousef. Mid Park Tower: Rusko, Scream + Benga, Andy C & MC Q, NERO, Excision & Datsik, Feed Me, Goldie, Fresh, Netsky, Toddla T & Red Light. Roots Society Dome (Dirtybird Records Showcase): Claude Vonstroke, Justin Martin, J. Philip, Christian Martin, Worthy / Mowgli, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Elio Riso, Remo, Donald Glaude, Filthy Rich.

Sunday, March 27: Main Stage: The Chemical Brothers (live), David Guetta, Erick Morillo (live), will.i.am, Laidback Luke, Wolfgang Gartner, Gui Boratto. Live Stage: Crystal Castles, The Disco Biscuits, MSTRKRFT, Chromeo, CSS, Fake Blood, Hybrid (live), Subfocus (live), !!!, AfrobetaA State of Trance 500: Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, ATB, Gareth Emery, Sander Van Doorn,  Alex M.O.R.P.H., Cosmic Gate, Marcus Schossow. Mid Park Tower: The Glitch Mob, Skrillex, The Gaslamp Killer, 12th Planet, Dieselboy, Super Mash Bros., Daedelus, Ed Rush & Optical, Drop The Lime/AC Slater, Kill The Noise, PlasticianRoot Society Dome: Dada Life, Congorock, Alex Guadino, John Dahlback, Pleasurekraft, Steve Porter, Remady, Will Bailey, Hatiras, Lazy Rich.

Three-day combo tickets are now available for *$219.95 with VIP three day tickets for *499.95 for a limited time via www.ultramusicfestival.com.

Thu, 09/22/2011 - 1:27 pm

With his upcoming album SEVEN, the critically acclaimed electronic artist DJ CAM serves up his most personal work since 2001’s acclaimed Soulshine. Inspired as ever by the original jazz and hip-hop influences that helped him become one of the founders of the trip-hop/electro scene back in 1995, SEVEN—due out October 24 on his Inflamable Records—is also full of exciting new music

Following the album’s release in late October into early November, DJ CAM will set off on a DJ tour with Blockhead, appearing at boutique clubs in such cities as Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle, Portland and San Francisco. He is also confirmed for two Southern California appearances: the major electronic music festival Nocturnal Wonderland on September 24 and the Ooh La La Festival, celebrating French music with Birdy Nam Nam, on October 1 (see dates, cities and venues below).

Written in Paris and Los AngelesSEVEN is an album that possesses an enveloping, melancholic tone and wide-open soundscapes designed to help make minds wander: “Swim” feat Chris James, frontman for British electronic alternative rock band Stateless, is a taste of this adventure and is the first single from the new album. With the album version and a radio edit, the EP of “Swim”—now available via all digital outlets—also features remixes by Parisian alternative act Blackjoy, U.K. newcomer Cuttooth and multimedia artist Conforce. Its stunning melancholic music video was directed by highly acclaimed French fashion photographer Sonia SieffJason Bentley of KCRW calls "Swim,” “… pure bliss…A summer anthem," while Dimitri From Paris adds "Excellence and lush sophistication as always from DJ Cam," and Bob Sinclair simply states, “Beautiful.”

Chris James is also present on tracks “Ghost” and “Uncomfortable” and there are hints of old school electronica (“Dreamcatcher”) as well as cinematic ambient tracks that invite you to dream (“Seven,” “California Dreaming”). For a feminine touch, DJ CAM adds the vocals of Inlove, a new signing on his Inflamable label, and Nicolette, long-time collaborator with Massive Attack, the legendary group that DJ CAM feels closer to now than ever before and to whom he dedicates the album.

As a mainstay of the French Touch (he started his career in the 1990’s together with Daft Punk, Air, Cassius and Bob Sinclar), DJ CAM has released six albums, helmed a number of side projects and given countless performances all around the world, helping him to acquire global notoriety. His 2002 single “Summer in Paris” with Anggun sold over 1,000,000 copies and remains an emblematic tune of the Parisian belle vie.

The track list for DJ CAM’s SEVEN is as follows:

1.        California Dreamin

2.        Swim (feat. Chris James)

3.        Dreamcatcher

4.        Love (feat. Nicolette)

5.        Seven

6.        1988 (feat. Inlove)

7.        Ghost (feat. Chris James)

8.        Fontainebleau

9.        Uncomfotable (feat. Chris James)

10.     CD Bonus Track A Loop

DJ CAM’s current North American tour dates are as follows:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Sat

9/24

San Bernardino, CA

Nocturnal Wonderland

Tue

9/27

Hollywood, CA

Paul and Andres 

Sat

10/1

Hollywood, CA

OohLaLA Festival @ El Rey

Thu

10/20

Denver, CO

Cervantes

Wed

11/2

Houston, TX

Fox Hollow

Thu

11/3

New Orleans, LA

Hookah

Fri

11/4

Austin, TX

The Parrish

Sat

11/5

Dallas, TX

Trees

Wed

11/9

Chicago, IL

Kinetic Playground

Thu

11/10

Seattle, WA

Chop Suey

Fri

11/11

Portland, OR

Refuge

Sat

11/12

San Francisco, CA

Yoshis

 

Sat, 12/24/2011 - 6:27 am

2011 was an incredible year for festivals and electronic music.  With the New Year rapidly approaching, all eyes are focused on what’s to come next with the leader being ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (ULTRA), the world’s premiere electronic music event.  Tickets are moving at lightning speed, only a limited amount remain (with early bird and advance on-sale tickets selling out in record time), so the promoters are highly encouraging fans not to miss out by unveiling the majority of the ULTRA line-up on the Phase 1 announcement. ULTRA is also returning to downtown Miami with Bayfront Park as its new location in order to accommodate a larger footprint for increased capacity. Over the last few years, the festival took place at Bicentennial Park, but after reaching a record-breaking 150,000 in attendance this year, and becoming the first ever, and only 3-day music festival of its kind to completely sell out 150,000 tickets six weeks in advance, ULTRA is moving next door to the tropical, waterfront park nestled between Biscayne Bay and Biscayne Boulevard. The ULTRA team is taking it back to Bayfront, where it last took place in 2005, transforming and customizing the park in a way never seen before. Each day will be helmed by world-class headliners: TIËSTO and KRAFTWERK Friday, March 23; JUSTICE (Live) and AVICII Saturday, March 24; and DAVID GUETTA and ARMIN VAN BUUREN Sunday, March 25.  Other confirmed talent, in every genre of electronic music imaginable, includes: a wide array of international leading electronic music performers including SKRILLEX, KASKADE, AFROJACK, PRETTY LIGHTS, DUCK SAUCE, THE BLOODY BEETROOTS (DJ Set), 2MANYDJS (Live), BASSNECTAR, CHASE & STATUS (Live), FEDDE LE GRAND, KNIFE PARTY and LAIDBACK LUKE; pioneering acts such as NEW ORDER, FATBOY SLIM, and SVEN VÄTH; cutting-edge bands like M83, MIIKE SNOW, LITTLE DRAGON, NEON INDIAN and METRONOMY; and up-and-coming DJs such as SETH TROXLER and JAMIE JONES.Confirmed talent for each day of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL is:FRIDAY, MARCH 23Tiësto, Kraftwerk, Carl Cox, Skrillex, Afrojack, Miike Snow, Pretty Lights, New Order, Groove Armada (DJ Set), Dirty South, Loco Dice, A-Trak, Dada Life, Porter Robinson, Neon Indian, Jack Beats, Chris Lake, Michael Woods, Nicky Romero, Tommy Trash, Katy B, DJ Icey, The Knocks, Afrobeta, Jon RundellSATURDAY, MARCH 24Justice (Live), Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Duck Sauce, M83, Sven Väth, Carl Cox, Laidback Luke, 2manydjs (Live), Flux Pavilion, Borgore, Doctor P, Metronomy, Little Dragon, Hardwell, Datsik, Andy C, Zeds Dead, 12th Planet, Magda, Skream + Benga, Zedd, Mord Fustang, Cedric Gervais, Netsky, High Contrast, Mt. Eden, Camo & Krooked, Big Chocolate, Carbon Airways, YousefSUNDAY, MARCH 25David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Kaskade, Bassnectar, Chase and Status (Live), The Bloody Beetroots (DJ Set), Fedde Le Grand, Knife Party, Magnetic Man, John Digweed, Steve Aoki, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, Sander van Doorn, Flying Lotus, SBTRKT (live), Adam Beyer, Steve Lawler, Joris Voorn, Jamie, Jones, Seth Troxler, Damian Lazarus, Nic Fanciulli, Layo & Bushwacka!, Marcus Schössow, Popof, Art Department, Big Gigantic, Savoy (Live), Tritonal, Jochen Miller, Keys N Krates, Elio Riso, Remo, Eco, RioTGeaRAlso returning is the Ultra Mega Structure, which will feature specialty areas each day.  One of the few artists to appear at ULTRA almost every year, staple CARL COX returns with the CARL COX & FRIENDS arena Friday and CARL COX PRESENTS COCOON featuring SVEN VÄTH SaturdayARMIN VAN BUUREN’s A STATE OF TRANCE 550 will take over Sunday.With all this and much more, ULTRA has cemented itself as the premium festival for fans of club culture and the electronic genre and artists influenced by the music on a massive scale. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the festival.

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 2:39 pm

JANE’S ADDICTION--frontman Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins, along with Chris Chaney on bass--will ring in 2012 with a special New Year’s Eve show at the Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado (their third annual New Year's Eve show at this intimate venue).  The alt-rock pioneers’ intimate Rocky Mountain spectacular will be shared with music fans via a live broadcast on Sirius XM’s Lithium Channel 34, starting tomorrow night (Saturday, December 31) at 11:15 pm MT sharp.2011 was a milestone year for JANE’S ADDICTION, marking the release of their first studio album in eight years, THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (Capitol Records). Rolling Stone described the Rich Costey-produced album as “classic Jane's--all yowling vocals and sensual waves of music cascading and peaking (10/27/11),” while USA Today said the album finds “…core members Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins conjuring the feral drive and mystical haze of those early works with a fresh kick to the band's electro-rock meld (10/17/11).”  The album features “Irresistible Force,” the transfixing Top Ten alternative rock hit they performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”  Currently, the new “Underground” is buzzing in clubs and on radio with its video set to be made available in the coming weeks.  The band debuted “Underground” on “The Late Show with David Letterman” this past fall.Also in 2011, JANE’S ADDICTION headlined numerous major events such as the launch of Lollapalooza Chile, Gathering of the Vibes, the iHeart Radio Festival in Las Vegas and the DeLuna Festival. In June, they were inducted into Guitar Center’s RockWalk by Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello who said:“Nirvana often gets credit for being the first ‘alternative’ band to break through, the band that changed music and led rock out of the hair metal wilderness of the ‘80’s. That’s just not true. It was Jane’s Addiction. Inspiring, intelligent, furiously rocking and artistically deep as f**k.”  Read the entire text of Morello’s induction speech here: http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/tom-morello%E2%80%99s-induction-of-jane%E2%80%99s-addiction-at-guitar-center%E2%80%99s-rockwalk/In 2012, look for JANE’S ADDICTION to take their musical celebration on a world tour including a headlining slot at the debut of Lollapalooza Brazil in Sao Paulo April 7-8. Additional dates to be announced.

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 10:32 am

From the beginning, JANE’S ADDICTION has thrown the most unique parties in rock, mixing a fierce musicality with theatrical flair onstage.  2012 sees the band--who’ve always outrageously combined electricity, sex and danger--return in support of their acclaimed album THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (Capitol Records), which features the now-buzzing-at-radio track “Underground.” Starting February 22, this special run of North American shows—called “Theatre of the Escapists”--will bring the band to intimate venues, most of which are classic theatres. The alternative rock pioneers--frontman Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins, along with Chris Chaney on bass—are poised to deliver an immersive theatrical experience as only they can. Tickets go on sale January 14, with a pre-sale set for 10:00 EST this Wednesday, January 11. There will be a special package on JanesAddiction.com where fans can pair up their presale ticket with a high-quality lithograph. The lithograph will be signed by the band and sold only at the JanesAddiction.com presale.

“We chose to play as many of the great theatres that we could find because we wanted to immerse the audience in a unique experience unlike any they have ever seen at a rock show,” says FARRELL.   “Expect an orgy of musical and visual delights.  We like orgies, and hope you do too.”

2011 was a milestone year for JANE’S ADDICTION, marking the release of their first studio album in eight years, the Rich Costey-produced album, THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST. Spin, writing about one of the album’s tracks, noted that “frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro both put in stunning performances...it sounds like a band re-vitalized” (August 3, 2011), while USA Today said the album finds “…core members Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins conjuring the feral drive and mystical haze of those early works with a fresh kick to the band's electro-rock meld (10/17/11).”  The album features “Irresistible Force,” the transfixing Top Ten alternative rock hit that Rolling Stone called “an art metal freak show set on some distant planet” (August 3, 2011). Their new single, “Underground” is currently climbing the alternative and rock radio charts.  It features some of NAVARRO’s best guitar work, according to the Wall Street Journal, which took note of the way he ”excels with terse fills long before he solos at the song's fade.”  The publication added: “As always, Stephen Perkins proves to be one of rock's great drummers, and his interplay with Mr. Navarro, his high-school marching-band buddy, is one of the disc's savory treats” (October 11, 2011).

Also in 2011, JANE’S ADDICTION headlined major events such as the Splendor in the Grass in Australia, the launch of Lollapalooza Chile, Gathering of the Vibes, and the iHeart Radio Festival in Las Vegas.

In June, JANE’S were inducted into Guitar Center’s RockWalk by Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello. Morello made it clear that the alt-rock pioneers led the way: ” Nirvana often gets credit for being the first ‘alternative’ band to break through, the band that changed music and led rock out of the hair metal wilderness of the ‘80’s. That’s just not true. It was Jane’s Addiction.”

In August, at Lollapalooza’s 20th Anniversary in Chicago, in front of 80,000 fans, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters recounted the first time he saw JANE’S ADDICTION in 1991 in Los Angeles:  “…that day me and Kurt went down and we sat at the audience and we thought: ‘Oh my god, music is f%%%kin changing.’ There’s 20,000 people here. To see bands that are actually f%%%kin cool. WTF. How did that happen! So I’d like to thank Perry for changing music–thank you Perry…Well this one goes out to you Perry, cause if it weren’t for you, I swear to god, we wouldn’t f%%%kin be here right now. And when I say: ‘We.’ I mean: ‘F%%%kin We.’ Am I right! Am I Right!”

Onstage, JANE’S ADDICTION hold nothing back. They “…reminded everyone there were rock gods to be prayed to, and then defied them with feverish grace,” noted Billboard (August 13, 2011—check date) of their NYC show at Terminal 5. Writing about their Los Angeles performance at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, ArtistDirect.com (October 5, 2011) said:  “Jane's Addiction stood triumphant for the entire show. It was one of those magical gigs where every element simply worked. On stage, Jane's Addiction display the kind of mystique that's belonged to the likes of Led Zeppelin and few others. However, they're one of a kind.”

The cities for JANE’S ADDICTION’s “Theatre of the Escapiststour, with support act Black Box Revelation (www.blackboxrevelation.com), are as follows:

 

Saint Louis, MO
Detroit, MI
Columbus, OH
Toronto, ON
Rochester, NY
Albany, NY
Portland, ME
Long Island, NY
Wellmont, NJ
Waterbury, CT
Richmond, VA
Myrtle Beach, SC
Atlanta, GA
Tulsa, OK
Kansas City, MO
Minneapolis, MN
Grand Rapids, MI
Milwaukee, WI

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 2:02 pm

The Recording Academy has announced today electronic music producer deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead mouse’) will perform on the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast this Sunday, February 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.   He will join Foo Fighters, David Guetta, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne for a special performance, marking the first-time ever electronic music will be spotlighted on the show.  The producer and performer is nominated for three GRAMMY Awards including Best Dance/Electronica Album for his critically acclaimed LP 4x4=12 (Ultra Music), Best Dance Recording for “Raise Your Weapon” with Greta Svabo Bech and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his stellar remix of the Foo Fighters’ “Rope.”In addition, deadmau5’s MEOWINGTONS HAX 2K11 TORONTO DVD is released today, February 7 on Ultra Music. FUSE, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, will air the world premiere of MEOWINGTONS HAX 2K11 TORONTO, the same day as the DVD release.  deadmau5 fans can tune-in tonight, Tuesday, February 7 at 8:30pm ET to see the show air exclusively on FUSE. The Canadian, platinum-selling, independent artist made history on November 5, 2011, when he became the first Canadian artist as well as the first electronic artist to have a headlining concert at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, marking the last stop of his record-breaking Meowingtons Hax North American tour.  The amazing state-of-the-art live Rogers Centre show captured for MEOWINGTONS HAX 2K11 TORONTO brings the viewer mind-blowing visuals and live performance of some of his biggest hits and previously unreleased tracks. A sample can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOEsIBMw7iE.Following his GRAMMY performance the night of Sunday, February 12, deadmau5 will join Rihanna, Calvin Harris and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles for the Three Six Zero Group and Roc Nation charity concert. All proceeds from this once-in-a-lifetime event will benefit the Children’s Orthopaedic Center and The Mark Taper–Johnny Mercer Artists Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Tickets, priced at $250 and $1,000, may be purchased onlineor at the House Of Blues box office located at 8430 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA.   More information is available here.

Mon, 02/13/2012 - 5:21 am

As he puts the finishing touches on his as-yet-untitled second solo album due out May 22, SLASH--the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter--has announced that his headlining U.S. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore. A fan pre-sale begins this Wednesday, February 15, with the regular on-sale starting Friday, February 17. Tickets will be available at: http://www.slashonline.com/.  The itinerary (see below) encompasses three festival appearances: Saturday, May 5 at Carolina Rebellion, Saturday, May 19 at Rock On The Range and  Friday, May 25 at Rocklahoma.

Meanwhile, this Saturday, February 18, SLASH will join Stevie Wonder, Sean Combs, Chris Cornell, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, Common, Snoop Dogg, former President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, actors Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini and more at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for a 70th birthday celebration to honor boxing legend Muhammad Ali. “Muhammad Ali is & always has been a role model & a hero to me,” says SLASH. “It's a huge privilege to be able to perform in his honor. He is one of the great icons of American culture and history." The 16th annual “Power of Love Gala” celebrates the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali and his contribution to the world and raises awareness for Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s, the disease “The Champ” has been battling since 1984.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’s work toward enhanced treatments and research of neurocognitive disorders and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky. The show will also feature appearances from boxing legends such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Ken Norton, Tommy “Hitman” Hearns, and more. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event are on sale now. ABC will also televise the show nationally on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. EST/ 4 p.m. PST. For tickets and more information, visit: keepmemoryalive.org.

SLASH is currently in a Los Angeles studio working on his new album with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. It will be released SLASH’s own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI and will follow his 2010 debut album Slash and his November 2011 first-ever live  solo album, the two-CD/DVD set Made In Stoke 24/7/11. Notably, the Slash album debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, the album also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. Internationally, the disc achieved Top 5 chart positions in over a dozen major territories, hitting #1 in both Japan and New Zealand.

For the new album, SLASH--along with and his bandmates Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)--have teamed with producer Eric Valentine, who also produced the Slash disc. All the songs were written together by SLASH and Kennedy, and cameras have been rolling throughout the entire making of the album. Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

SLASH’s 2012 headlining U.S. tour dates are as follows:

Thu

5/3

Baltimore MD

Rams Head Live

Sat

5/5

Charlotte NC

Carolina Rebellion, Rockingham Speedway

Mon

5/7

Orlando FL

Hard Rock Live

Thu

5/10

Biloxi MS

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hard Rock Live

Sat

5/12

Kansas City MO

Liberty Memorial Park

Sun

5/13

Indianola IA

National Balloon Classic Field

Mon

5/14

Minneapolis MN

The Brick

Wed

5/16

Madison WI

Orpheum Theater

Thu

5/17

Grand Rapids MI

Orbit Room

Sat

5/19

Columbus OH

Rock On The Range, Columbus Crew Stadium

Sun

5/20

Camden NJ

Susquehanna Bank Center

Fri

5/25

Pryor OK

Rocklahoma

Sat

5/26

Albuquerque NM

Route 66 Casino

 

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 1:28 pm

Electronic music producer deadmau5 has made his brand new single “maths” (Ultra Music/mau5trap) available worldwide today (February 17) via Beatport, iTunes, Spotify and ZUNE.  Like his last single release “aural psynapse,” released in November 2011, the pulsating “maths” was part of his live repertoire from his Meowingtons Hax North American tour and is featured in his current live DVD offering Meowingtons Hax 2k11 TORONTO.  Hear the song—which will be featured during Swedish House Mafia’s take-over on Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 show tonight at 9 p.m. GST—at http://smarturl.it/maths.  The Canadian, platinum-selling, independent artist made history on November 5, 2011, when he became the first Canadian artist as well as the first electronic artist to have a headlining concert at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, marking the last stop of his record-breaking Meowingtons Hax North American tour.  The amazing, state-of-the-art live Rogers Centre show captured for Meowingtons Hax 2k11 TORONTO brings the viewer mind-blowing visuals and live performance of some of his biggest hits and previously unreleased tracks which includes “maths.”In other news, deadmau5 joined the Foo Fighters, David Guetta, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne for a special performance during the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast on CBS this past Sunday, February 12, marking the first-time ever electronic music was spotlighted on the show.  His contribution, which featured his Grammy-nominated remix of the Foo Fighters’ “Rope” and “Raise Your Weapon,” sparked attention around the globe.  Wrote August Brown and Margaret Wappler of the Los Angeles Times (2/13/12), “…the Toronto producer Joel Zimmerman, was up for dance awards as well as best remixed recording, non-classical for his edit of Foo Fighters' ‘Rope,’ under his alias deadmau5. He closed out the performance Sunday night with plenty of Ibiza-worthy bass drops.  Zimmerman, whose own shows are an audio-visual melange of original music and live editing, viewed his turn on the Grammy stage as less an acknowledgement from the music establishment that he's joined their club, and more as a platform to further explore and popularize his longstanding goals of inventive, provocative electronica. ‘I've never been on a crusade to get respect for dance music, and for a long time I felt like I was the only guy who wasn't,’ Zimmerman said. But at the same time, he did want to take the Grammy occasion to expose the craft to more people. There's not a single dude out there who doesn't want to be heard. This was a genre that was cultivated by weirdos, and (the Grammy nod) is certainly good for our careers.’”deadmau5 was nominated for three GRAMMY Awards including Best Dance/Electronica Album for his critically acclaimed LP 4x4=12 (Ultra Music), Best Dance Recording for “Raise Your Weapon” with Greta Svabo Bech and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his stellar remix of the Foo Fighters’ “Rope.”

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 2:20 pm

As the dance music movement continues to explode at a pace nobody could have predicted, UMF Films in association with Final Kid will release ‘CAN U FEEL IT’—THE UMF EXPERIENCE in over 400 theatres nationwide on March 22.  Tickets for the nationwide theatrical event can be purchased via www.fathomevents.com this Friday, February 24 – click here for more details.

Shot in FULL HD and told by those integral and responsible for its evolution, CAN U FEEL IT’ depicts the massive 2011 UMF MIAMI, making it the most explicit guide to what is now a global phenomenon.  It takes you inside the DJ booth and onto the dance floor on the world’s greatest stage. This is the definitive film documenting the rise and success of dance music around the globe alongside its most successful pioneers including Tiësto, David Guetta, Carl Cox, Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, Boys Noize and more.  

7,500 fans will join the cast and crew of CAN U FEEL IT’, including surprise guest DJ sets in support of the event premiere, happening at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, downtown Miami Wednesday, March 21. UMF MIAMI festival ticket holders will be given priority access to reserve a pair of free tickets.

On March 22, CAN U FEEL IT’—complete with an additional 45 minutes of exclusive red carpet footage from the stars themselves—will be screened for ONLY ONE NIGHT in over 400 theatres across North America. Its release leads into the 14th Annual UMF MIAMI, which takes place Friday, March 23, Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 at Bayfront Park.  


DATES FOR THE DIARY

February 22, 2012 – Official release of ‘CAN U FEEL IT’—THE UMF EXPERIENCE Full Trailer

February 24, 2012 – Tickets go on sale for ‘CAN U FEEL IT’ nationwide theatrical event at www.fathomevents.com

March 21, 2012‘CAN U FEEL IT’—THE UMF EXPERIENCE—Exclusive World Premiere Event at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, Miami

March 22, 2012‘CAN U FEEL IT’—THE UMF EXPERIENCE—hits more than 400 theatres across North America

March 23, 2012 – UMF MIAMI takes place at Bayfront Park, downtown Miami

March 25, 2012       


CAN U FEEL IT – The UMF Experience

Created and directed by the man behind ‘Final Kid,’ Charly Friedrichs, ‘CAN U FEEL IT’ powerfully documents the truly global explosion of dance music that’s unfolding before our eyes and immerses the audience headfirst in the full “UMF Experience.” The title says it all. Both the experience and the story are told through the detailed, honest and first-hand insight of five of the finest, longest-standing and knowledgeable DJs in the industry. From Tiësto and David Guetta to Carl Cox, Afrojack, Fedde le Grand and Boys Noize, each star gives their own unique perspective on the reasons behind this unprecedented phenomenon in the most prominent and fitting location imaginable—UMF Miami.

Charly’s trademark style is visible throughout the film, with jaw-dropping scenic shots, mind-blowing effects and THE playlist to end all others—this film does not mess about. Having crafted some of the finest tour documentaries on the planet with Fedde Le Grand over the past few years, Final Kid and Charly have been immersed in the EDM scene like no other, setting the team up perfectly to deliver a film of show-stopping proportions.


About UMF MIAMI & UMF WORLDWIDE

As the world’s most famous outdoor electronic music event, UMF MIAMI has won “Best Music Event” by the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and “Best International Dance Music Festival” by the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2008. In 2012, tickets for UMF MIAMI sold out months in advance of the event with hundreds of thousands attendees coming from 72 countries & territories and all 50 U.S. states.  It was the first ever three-day music festival of its kind to completely sell out more than 165,000 tickets 80 days before the event. The 2012 edition features more than 300 artists performing on 24 stages over a three-day period. Originally created as a pure EDM (electronic dance music) festival in 1999, UMF MIAMI has grown through the years to present not only the genre’s hottest, biggest and best headline artists (The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, Tiësto, deadmau5, David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Underworld, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Kraftwerk, Justice and Moby, to name a few), but also crossover headline bands that incorporate EDM elements in their music and have a history or new beginning in the EDM community and culture (The Cure, The Killers, The Black Eyed Peas, Santogold, New Order, The Ting Tings, Duran Duran, M83, Empire Of The Sun, Bloc Party).

In addition to the annual Miami festival, the organizers have created the separate UMF WORLDWIDE brand, which continues expanding internationally being represented in six countries and four continents with sold out festivals and events in Sao Paulo (UMF Brasil) and Ibiza (UMF Ibiza), and introducing new territories including Argentina (UMF Buenos Aires), Warsaw (UMF Poland) and Seoul (UMF Korea).

www.umffilms.com

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 4:46 pm

In 2011, after more than 20 years of intense gigging and recording, CHRIS ROBINSON set off to shape something new, a fresh rock mythology, a breathing kaleidoscopic thing stuffed with chooglin’ soul, bedrock boogie and shuffling wisdom birthed in intimate clubs and amongst the tall trees of the Golden State and eventually taken nationwide as the CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD evolved. What began as an experiment without expectations turned into a 118-show journey for Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Adam MacDougall (keys, vocals), George Sluppick (drums) and Mark Dutton (bass, vocals) that surprised these seasoned pros as music of unshakeable solidity and exuberant reach poured out of them, a New Cosmic California sound with tendrils reaching to the original Fillmore West, Topanga Canyon and outwards towards far horizons.

The music of the CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD finds its fruition on their studio debut album BIG MOON RITUAL, due out June 5 via Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records, to be followed by companion album THE MAGIC DOOR in September.  A CRB tour will be announced shortly.

“Thom and I have wanted to work together for a long time,” says Robinson about the album’s producer Thom Monahan (Vetiver, Devendra Banhart, Papercuts). “We talked about it at a show in Los Angeles and I told him as we stood behind George’s drums, ‘This is it (gesturing at stage gear).  We’re not bringing anything else with us into the studio.  This is what brought us here this year, so this is exactly what this is gonna be.  We didn’t even change strings from the last Cali run [laughs].”

“This music is unashamedly what we’re into,” says ROBINSON, who cites Neu!, Melanie, Flatt & Scruggs, Mel Tillis and Morton Subotnick as regulars in their van listening.  “It’s not a psych band because you have a Prince Valiant haircut and wear Beatle boots.  It’s psych because that’s where our heads are.  We want to make music that blossoms.  We want to make music that sounds cosmic.”

For a full year, the CRB road tested their ideas, and in the process turned into an empathetic, limber congregation of talents, something different than any of their previous work with the likes of Phil Lesh & Friends, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals and JJ Grey & Mofro.  By the time of their sold-out four-night run at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall last December, the BROTHERHOOD were fully switched-on.  This is the band that entered Sunset Sound in Los Angeles in January 2012, setting up shop in Studio B and coming out the other side of a six-day session with 27 different songs with 97 takes, most of it captured straight off-the-floor with only minor enhancements after the fact.

“Part of the master plan was not to do anything besides touring the wheels off the thing for the first go-around, and it worked for us and allowed us to figure out who we were,” says ROBINSON.  “One of the best things about the lack of a proper music business is if you have an idea, you can do something.  If everybody is on the same page, and it’s not about the dough on the table, and it’s really about something you believe in, then you can get there.

“It’s about being boutique,” continues ROBINSON. “If before you wanted to have a million people hear what you do, now we’re making music the right way for the right people. When we got to these cool sonic spaces we took advantage of them.  It was totally the most radical recording session I’ve ever done, especially in terms of aesthetics.”

The complete track listing for BIG MOON RITUAL is:

Tulsa Yesterday*
Rosalee
Star Or Stone
Tomorrow Blues
Reflections On A Broken Mirror
Beware, Oh Take Care*
One Hundred Days Of Rain*

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 5:17 pm

If Memorial Day Weekend represents the unofficial start to summer, then this summer will be kicking off in California in a BIG way as  I LOVE THIS CITY—a new electronic music festival event produced by Live Nation Entertainment—will make its debut as a two-day festival in both San Francisco and San Diego. The I LOVE THIS CITY festival in San Francisco will take place Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 at The Lot at AT&T Park set on the historic San Francisco waterfront. This event will be for patrons 18 and over.The I LOVE THIS CITY festival in San Diego will take place Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 at PETCO Park. This event will be all ages.Over 40 of electronic music’s top artists are confirmed for I LOVE THIS CITY, including TIËSTO and SKRILLEX as well as THREE SPECIAL GUEST HEADLINERS (to be announced 4/23), along with Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Chuckie, Excision, A-Trak, Crystal Method (DJ Set), R3HAB, Kill The Noise, Brodinski, 12th Planet, MiMOSA, Felix Cartal, Dirtyphonics, Jaguar Skills, Adventure Club, Holy Ghost!, Holy Fuck, Cut Chemist, The M Machine, Helicopter Showdown, NiT GriT, Harvard Bass, Shit Robot, FareOh, Picture Plane, AC Slater, Oliver, SOFI and TJR on numerous stages.Multiple special guests including THREE major headliners will be announced on April 23.  Visit www.ilovethiscityfestival.com to see if you can guess the special guests.The San Diego event will be co-produced by Live Nation and LED Presents.Individual city lineups, additional artists, ticket and on sale information will be posted on Friday, March 16th at www.ilovethiscityfestival.com.Stay tuned to www.ilovethiscityfestival.com for all the latest details on the festival including ticket prices, artist announcements, on sale information, contests and much more.Keep up to date with I LOVE THIS CITY information on Facebook or on Twitter @ILTCFestival.

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 5:35 am

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF) fans are among the most active internet users on the planet and so UMF is proud to work with Google to bring the festival to the next level with the free livestream of this year’s sold-out event taking place March 23-25 at Bayfront Park in Miami. Google Play will livestream the festival in HD on YouTube at www.youtube.com/umftvFollowing the only one night showing in over 500 theatres of ‘CAN U FEEL IT,’ the UMF Experience movie on March 22, UMF now launches UMF TV—the 365 UMF ExperienceUMF TV is a YouTube channel dedicated to bringing you the best online video experience from the world’s premiere electronic music festival.  It’s a 365 UMF experience with livestreams, post event movies, artist specials, documentaries and more. Tickets for this year’s festival, where over 165,000 fans are expected, are sold out, but now together with Google Play, UMF TV will bring the massive music event to a global audience through the free livestream on YouTube.  The three-day livestream will cover multiple stages of the festival, from opening till closing with more than 24 cameras offering live performances, interviews and backstage features. This unique production is all offered in HD and high quality audio.After ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL wraps, UMF TV will launch 10 exclusive webisodes in the coming weeks of never-before-seen footage so that ULTRA in Miami can be experienced again.

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 5:52 pm

Last night, Saturday, March 24, Miami’s ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (ULTRA), the world’s premier electronic music event, took the genre to the next level.  For the first time ever at ULTRA, global pop icon MADONNA appeared as a special surprise guest—the festival’s gift to their fans—to introduce the main stage final headlining artist AVICII.  After her introduction, she joined the Swedish producer and DJ behind the decks and together they premiered his remix of her new single “Girl Gone Wild” from her upcoming album MDNA. “I’ve been here in spirit for many years, but it’s good to finally be standing on the stage, looking at all you people who have come here from all around the world,” said MADONNA as she took ULTRA’s Main Stage. “In my world the words ‘music’ and ‘dance’ are not separated.  Electronic music has been a part of my life since the beginning of my career.  I can honestly say that a DJ saved my life.”Beyond the weekend’s 165,000 fans in attendance of the sold-out festival in downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park, the event was captured on a world-wide scale over UMF TV’s free HD live stream, happening now via Google Play on YouTube at www.youtube.com/umtv

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 1:42 pm

Renowned for bringing skate/punk/action sports and youth culture to the forefront on a global scale, the Vans Warped Tour® is calling and summer is here…

The full VANS WARPED TOUR 2012 multi-stage line-up has now been revealed including Rise Against, who will join other previously announced main stage artists All Time Low, Taking Back Sunday, Anti-Flag, Yellowcard, The Used, Four Year Strong, New Found Glory, Pierce The Veil, Falling In Reverse, Breathe Carolina and more. The VANS WARPED TOUR--a mix of hotly-tipped and established artists--continues to be the most eclectic traveling festival tour on the planet featuring rock, punk, pop, hip-hop and rap, metal, indie rock, electronic, alt-country, folk-punk, dubstep, reggae and rockabilly. See all 2012 acts and listen to music in the grid below. For the full list of confirmed artists, visit: www.vanswarpedtour.com/bands.

Last night (Thursday, March 29), the VANS WARPED TOUR kick-off party and press conference was held at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. VANS WARPED TOUR artists and friends joined tour founder Kevin Lyman and Steve Van Doren of Vans to celebrate. Fans were treated to a screening of the new tour documentary film No Room For Rockstars (from Stacy Peralta and the producers of Dogtown & Z-boys, www.noroomforrockstars.com) and enjoyed live performances from Forever Came Calling (the group featured in the film), Falling In Reverse, Matt Toka, Dead Sara as well as special performances from tour veterans Yellowcard (acoustic) and The Used. "The energy at the 18th annual Vans Warped Tour Kick-Off Party was amazing," said founder Kevin Lyman. "All signs point to a great summer to come in 2012."

Beginning today, Friday, March 30 (10:00am PT) festival goers can purchase tickets via the exclusive, lower-priced pre-sale: http://media.musictoday.com/ticketing/WarpedTour/splash.html. To keep the festival at a great value, pre-sale package prices are $21.99 and include commemorative 3D ticket--which also serves as a jump-the-line early entry pass--a Vans Warped Tour 2012 compilation CD and a 25-cent donation to the Unite the United charity and all service fees. Only a limited number of pre-sale tickets are available per city and once they sell-out, they’re gone. The general on-sale will begin April 7. Go to www.vanswarpedtour.com.

The 41-date VANS WARPED TOUR 2012 commences June 16 in Salt Lake City, UT and finishes August 5 in Portland, OR.  The tour will hit a handful of new venues this year. See the full itinerary with dates and venues announced now, listed below.

VANS WARPED TOUR 2012 full itinerary:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Sat

6/16

Salt Lake City, UT

Utah State Fairpark

Sun

6/17

Denver, CO

Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Wed

6/20

Las Vegas, NV

Plaza Hotel & Casino

Thu

6/21

Irvine, CA

Orange County Great Park

Fri

6/22

Pomona, CA

Pomona Fairplex

Sat

6/23

San Francisco, CA

AT&T Park Lot A

Sun

6/24

Ventura, CA

Seaside Park

Wed

6/27

Chula Vista, CA

Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

Thu

6/28

Scottsdale, AZ

Camelback Park

Fri

6/29

Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University

Sat

6/30

San Antonio, TX

AT&T Center

Sun

7/1

Houston, TX

Reliant Center Parking Lot

Tue

7/3

Dallas, TX

Gexa Energy Pavilion

Thu

7/5

Maryland Heights, MO

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Fri

7/6

Auburn Hills, MI

The Palace Of Auburn Hills

Sat

7/7

Tinley Park, IL

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Sun

7/8

Shakopee, MN

Canterbury Park

Mon

7/9

Bonner Springs, KS

Sandstone Amphitheatre

Tue

7/10

Noblesville, IN

Klipsch Music Center

Wed

7/11

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Blossom Music Center

Thu

7/12

Burgettstown, PA

First Niagara Pavilion

Fri

7/13

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center

Sat

7/14

Montreal, QC

Parc Jean Drapeau

Sun

7/15

Toronto, ON

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Tue

7/17

Darien Center, NY

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

Wed

7/18

Scranton, PA

Toyota Pavilion

Thu

7/19

Mansfield, MA

Comcast Center

Fri

7/20

Camden, NJ

Susquehanna Bank Center

Sat

7/21

Uniondale, NY

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Sun

7/22

Hartford, CT

The Comcast Theatre

Tue

7/24

Columbia, MD

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Wed

7/25

Virginia Beach, VA

Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach

Thu

7/26

Atlanta, GA

Aaron's Amphitheatre

Fri

7/27

Orlando, FL

Central Florida Fairgrounds

Sat

7/28

Miami, FL

Cruzan Amphitheatre

Sun

7/29

St. Petersburg, FL

Vinoy Park

Mon

7/30

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Tue

7/31

Cincinnati, OH

Riverbend Music Center

Wed

8/1

Milwaukee, WI

Marcus Amphitheater

Sat

8/4

Redmond, WA

Marymoor Park

Sun

8/5

Portland, OR

Rose Quarter Riverfront

 

Sat, 04/21/2012 - 5:56 am

Electronic music producer deadmau5 premiered his brand new single “The Veldt” featuring Chris James (Ultra Music) on SiriusXM 51/BPM's Pre Party with Kramer at 9PM EST tonight, Friday, April 20 on broadcast and at http://www.siriusxm.com/bpm. The single will be available May 6, with THE VELDT EP releasing June 25.The Canadian, platinum-selling, independent artist has proven that social networks can provide the necessary tools for bringing a track from concept to completion. During a 22-hour live-streaming session in March, deadmau5 created a new track titled “The Veldt” inspired by a short sci-fi story written by Ray Bradbury. deadmau5 subsequently uploaded the song to his FML SoundCloud page for his fans and the magic of the world wide web took hold overnight. The following day, he found numerous tweets about one vocal version a fan posted to SoundCloud. All airing on his live stream, deadmau5 listened to the version vocalist Chris James created, contacted Chris live to work on the track, and rang his manager immediately to set up an official collaboration.“He righteously did his homework, and came up with just a few bang on verses that completely compliment the story and the mood, which is all I ever want from a song that contained lyrical content,” says deadmau5 of Chris James.  “Can’t give him props enough.”THE VELDT EP releasing June 25 will contain the lead single “The Veldt” featuring Chris James, as well as the new track “Failbait”featuring hip-hop icons Cypress Hill.  This is the first in a series of EPs from deadmau5 to be released over the coming months.

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 11:24 am

Those are the two words HARD Events, the producers of HARD SUMMER, have been sharing since announcing the major music festival was returning to Los Angeles State Historic Park August 3-4, 2012, as a two-day event for the first time in its 5-year history. Now, HARD Events has made good on those two words with the just-revealed line-up for this year’s event that is helmed by Skrillex, Bloc Party, Miike Snow (Live), Boys Noize, Bloody Beetroots (DJ set), NERO (Live), Magnetic Man, Squarepusher, James Murphy, Little Dragon and many more. Check out the HARD SUMMER 2012 official teaser video—directed by Jared Letohere. Pre-sale two-day passes recently sold out in record time. Two-day passes for HARD SUMMER are available at www.hardfest.com.Over 50 bands and DJ artists are set to perform on four stages encompassing an eclectic round-up of bass, electro, house, techno, disco/funk and hip-hop music, right in the middle of downtown Los Angeles.In 2011, HARD SUMMER—the largest ticketed music festival in the city of Los Angeles—took on a larger-than-life identity that culminated with 30,000 fans descending upon the Los Angeles State Historic Park to experience performances from an elite group of progressive electronic music artists, including Ratatat, Duck Sauce, Digitalism, Odd Future and more. “This is the best welcome home party I've ever had,” said Skrillex in a piece at LAWeekly.com.HARD maintains a strong bond with its audience: “For our loyal L.A. fans, I think most of them already know why the success has grown with us,” says Gary Richards, founder of HARD, who is also performing at HARD SUMMER under his alias DESTRUCTO. “HARD's total ticket price is less than a fraction of other festival tickets, but you're getting to see 50 amazing artists that I've hand-picked for you. You can get to and from the park quickly and safely on the MTA for free for all ticket holders.  The park itself is beautiful, and I'm glad we've been able to bring it so much attention (and I can't wait to surprise you all with some of the improvements we're making).”Adds Richards:  “It's important to me that we as a city and as a company look at this as a destination festival and welcome the people who are going to travel here to our hometown to be a part of this experience. I'll be happiest to see the boost to the local economy because this isn't a car-camping festival; this is right in the middle of gorgeous downtown LA. You've got Chinatown, Little Tokyo and all these wonderful places to visit here.”The complete line up for HARD SUMMER is:SKRILLEX / BLOC PARTY / MIIKE SNOW (Live) / BOYS NOIZEBLOODY BEETROOTS (DJ Set) / NERO (Live) / SQUAREPUSHER / A-TRAKCHROMEO (DJ Set) / MAGNETIC MAN / JAMES MURPHY / LITTLE DRAGONEROL ALKAN /DATSIK / BOOTSY COLLINS & THE FUNK UNITY BANDFAKE BLOOD / 12TH PLANET / DILLON FRANCIS / ZEDDGESAFFELSTEIN (Live) / BRODINSKI / CLAUDE VONSTROKE / BURAKA SOM SISTEMA / BREAKBOTARAABMUZIK / JUSTIN MARTIN / JOEY BELTRAM / CRAZE/GASLAMP KILLER / DESTRUCTOTROLLEY SNATCHA / SURKIN / ALEX METRIC / JOHN TALABOT / BIRDY NAM NAM / DANNY BROWN / ACTION BRONSON / RITON / OLIVERZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD / ALVIN RISK / DJ ANTENTION / JOKERS OF THE SCENELIGHT YEAR / KILL FRENZY / SMIMS & BELLE / JASON BENTLEY / NICK CATCHDUBS / JIM E STACKMR. MUTHAFUCKIN’ EXQUIRE / BRENMAR / LUNICE / BAIO /NICK THAYER / SOUND PELLEGRINO THERMAL TEAM + MUCH MORE

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 11:51 am

fter taking little time off after a 118-show tour, the CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD are heading out for another lengthy run of performances.  The trek kicks off May 3 in New Orleans and includes a stop at Memphis’ Beale Street Festival May 6, with dates booked into October.  The group’s debut album BIG MOON RITUAL will be released via Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records on June 5, the same day the band is confirmed to  perform the album’s “Rosalee” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”  BIG MOON RITUAL will be followed by companion album THE MAGIC DOOR in September.  Both albums were produced by Thom Monahan (Vetiver, Devendra Banhart, Papercuts).

 In 2011, after more than 20 years of intense gigging and recording, CHRIS ROBINSON set off to shape something new, a fresh rock mythology, a breathing kaleidoscopic thing stuffed with chooglin’ soul, bedrock boogie and shuffling wisdom birthed in intimate clubs and amongst the tall trees of the Golden State and eventually taken nationwide as the CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD evolved. What began as an experiment without expectations turned into a 118-show journey for Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Adam MacDougall (keys, vocals), George Sluppick (drums) and Mark Dutton (bass, vocals) that surprised these seasoned pros as music of unshakeable solidity and exuberant reach poured out of them, a New Cosmic California sound with tendrils reaching to the original Fillmore West, Topanga Canyon and outwards towards far horizons.

“This music is unashamedly what we’re into,” says ROBINSON, who cites Neu!, Melanie, Flatt & Scruggs, Mel Tillis and Morton Subotnick as regulars in their van listening.  “It’s not a psych band because you have a Prince Valiant haircut and wear Beatle boots.  It’s psych because that’s where our heads are.  We want to make music that blossoms.  We want to make music that sounds cosmic.”

 

Date

City

Venue

Thu

5/3

New Orleans, LA

 Tipitina's

Fri

5/4

Birmingham, AL

 The Workplay

Sat

5/5

Mobile, AL

 Soul Kitchen

Sun

5/6

Memphis, TN

 Beale Street Music Festival

Thu

6/14

Milwaukee, WI

 Turner Hall

Fri

6/15

Minneapolis, MN

 Varsity Theatre

Sat

6/16

Chicago, IL

 Taste of Randolph Street

Tue

6/17

Grand Rapids, MI

 The Intersection

Tue

6/19

Toledo, OH

 Frankie's Inner City

Thu

6/21

Columbus, OH

 A & R Bar

Fri

6/22

Cleveland, OH

 Beachland Ballroom

Sat

6/23

Cleveland, OH

 Beachland Ballroom

Sun

6/24

Concord, NH

Granite State Music Festival

Tue

6/26

Pittsfield, MA

 Colonial Theatre

Thu

6/28

Asbury Park, NJ

The Stone Pony

Fri

6/29

Brooklyn, NY

 Music Hall of Williamsburg

Sat

6/30

Wilmington, DE

 World Cafe Live

Sun

7/1

Winston, NC

 Ziggy's

Tue

7/3

Wilmington, NC

 Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Thu

7/5

Alexandria, VA

 Birchmere Music Hall

Sat

7/7

Sioux City, IA

 Bandshell Free Show

Fri

7/13

Denver, CO

Cervantes Masterpiece

Sat

7/14

Alta, WY

Targhee Fest

Sun

7/15

Salt Lake City, UT

The Depot

Wed

7/18

Crystal Bay, NV

Crystal Bay Club

Thu

7/19

Chico, CA

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Fri

7/20

Santa Barbara, CA

Lobero Theatre

Sat

7/21

Pioneertown, CA

Pappy & Harriets

Sat

8/11

Tulsa, OK

Cain's

Tue

8/14

Little Rock. AR

Revolution Music Room

Thu

8/16

Chattanooga, TN

Track 29

Sat

8/18

St Louis, MO

 The Pageant

Sun

8/19

Cincinnati, OH

 20th Century Theatre

Tue

8/21

Buffalo, NY

The Town Ballroom

Thu

8/23

Ridgefield, CT

 Ridgefield Playhouse

Fri

8/24

Bearsville, NY

 Bearsville Theatre

Sat

8/25

Amagansett, NY

 Stephen Talkhouse

Sun

8/26

Amagansett, NY

 Stephen Talkhouse

Thu

10/18

Live Oak, FL

 Magnolia Festival

 

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 3:41 pm

Boulder, CO-based electronic act BIG GIGANTIC will spend the upcoming summer making the rounds on the U.S. festival circuit in continued support of their latest album NOCTURNAL. Beginning May 17 when they headline the Hangout Music Festival’s official kick-off party, the duo will then travel around the country performing at top festivals such as Wakarusa, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands, among many others. (See below for full itinerary).

Following the festival run, BIG GIGANTIC will return to their home state to headline the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the first time ever Saturday, September 29. BIG GIGANTIC will transform the iconic venue into Rowdytown for their biggest show to date featuring special guests to be announced and a spectacular lighting rig. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, May 12 at 10am MST. This comes after a very successful winter tour in which 90% of the shows were sold out, including a four-night run in Colorado. BIG GIGANTIC is currently planning a fall headlining tour (with dates to be announced later this summer) and is also set to return to Jam Cruise in the Caribbean Sea January 7-12, 2013.

Available as a free download via their website www.biggigantic.net, NOCTURNAL, released in January via their own label Big Gigantic Records, has already received over 120,000 downloads. With a provocative sound that’s as thoughtful as it is danceable, BIG GIGANTIC’s new songs like “Nocturnal” and “Hopscotch” weave whirling melodies into addictive beats and samples that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Kanye West or LCD Soundsystem single.

The duo will release an official remix this Friday, May 11 of “Do I See Color” by Adventure Club, their recent tour mates, which will premier on top electronic blog ThisSongIsSick.com as well as iTunes.

BIG GIGANTIC--saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken--leave no genre off-limits as they channel everything from funk and dubstep to house and hip-hop with their breakthrough sound. Formed in 2008, the classically trained Lalli (who received a master’s degree in jazz at the Manhattan School of Music) and Salken interpret traditional DJ-based music with live instruments and have successfully created an innovative, distinct sound that’s all their own. Their transcendent live shows are a showcase of brilliant improvisation and a tightly-knit bond between Salken and Lalli, who breathlessly alternates between keys, sax and laptop, building a futuristic wall of sound that keeps the crowd on its feet.

 

BIG GIGANTIC’s current tour dates are as follows:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Hangout Music Festival Kickoff Party

 

Thu

5/17

Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Beach (9:30-11pm Xbox Stage)

Bella Music Festival

   

Fri

5/25

Geneva, MN

Harmony Park

Lightning In a Bottle Festival

 

Sun

5/27

Silverado, CA

Oak Canyon Ranch

Wakarusa Music Festival

   

Sat

6/2

Ozark, AR

Mulberry Mountain (1-2:30am Main Stage)

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

 

Thu-Sun

6/7-6/10

Manchester, TN

Great Stage Park

Governors Ball Music Festival

 

Sat

6/23

New York, NY

Randall’s Island

Electric Forest Music Festival

 

Thu-Sun

6/28-7/1

Rothbury, MI

Double JJ Ranch

High Sierra Music Festival

   

Thu

7/5-7/8

Quincy, CA

Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds

Camp Bisco Festival

   

Thu-Sat

7/12-7/14

Albany, NY

Indian Lookout Country Club

All Good Music Festival & Campout

 

Thu

7/19-7/22

Thornville, OH

Legend Valley

Lollapalooza Music Festival

 

Sun

8/5

Chicago, IL

Grant Park

Outside Lands Music Festival

 

Fri

8/10-8/12

San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate Park

CounterPoint Music Festival

 

Thu

9/27

Atlanta, GA

Chatahoochee River

Headlining Show

   

Sat

9/29

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Jam Cruise 11

     

Jan 7-12, 2013

 

Caribbean Sea

Jam Cruise

 

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 10:49 am

JANE’S ADDICTION turn up the heat for the third leg of their North American “Theatre of the Escapists” tour.  Joining them on their new summer dates--which go on sale this week—will be various support acts on select shows including Mutemath, Band of Skulls and Die Antword. 

The immersive theatrical experience of the “Theatre of the Escapists” carnival--described by the Dallas Morning News as “a sanctuary for freaks and fetishes” (5/11/12)--is captured in this short film now posted at ArtistDirect, with stellar sets that highlight material from their acclaimed album THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (Capitol Records) plus classic songs that have not been played in more than twenty years, such as “Classic Girl” and “I Would for You.”

Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for these shows starting Wednesday, May 16 at 10 AM through 10 PM on Thursday, May 17 (or until the show sells out) through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details, visit http://www.citiprivatepass.com/. JANE’S ADDICTION’s presale at will also occur on the same dates and purchasers will have the option of bundling their ticket with an unsigned special edition tour lithograph and a 20% discount at the JANE'S ADDICTION online store (excluding media and bundles). Regular on sales are set for Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19.

Frontman Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins, along with Chris Chaney on bass, just embarked on the second leg of the tour last week in the Southwest and continue to garner critical acclaim.  "Once considered a high priest of rock decadence, Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell may well be the best preserved of the post-punk, grunge and alternative rock survivors,” wrote Hector Saldaña, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS (5/7/12) of their show at the Lila Cockrell Theatre.  “The wiry frame and wide-eyed, diabolical onstage persona propels this act as much as guitarist Dave Navarro’s high-on-the-neck dive bombs, Chris Chaney’s rattling bass or Stephen Perkins relentless onslaught on the drums. Farrell created bedlam with his dance moves and slinky, sexual presence on ‘Just Because’ and the classic ‘Been Caught Stealing.’”  See more critical soundbites below.

Catch the continued “THEATRE OF THE ESCAPISTS” tour in these cities and venues this summer:

City

Venue

Supporting Act

Cleveland, OH

Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

Mutemath

Syracuse, NY

Landmark Theatre  

Mutemath

Boston, MA

Bank of America Pavilion 

Band Of Skulls

New Brunswick, NJ

State Theatre 

Band Of Skulls

Philadelphia, PA

Mann Center for the Performing Arts 

Die Antwoord

Brooklyn, NY

Williamsburg Park     

Die Antwoord

Ledyard, CT

MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino - MGM Grand Theater

TBA

Pittsburgh, PA

Stage AE

TBA

Bosie, ID

Idaho Botanical Garden

TBA

Reno, NV

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino

TBA

 

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 6:40 am

After a landmark year in 2011, the eighth annual RIOT FEST--the music festival which celebrates rock, indie, punk and underground artists from every era--is expanding for the first-time ever into an outdoor music event and carnival in 2012. The RIOT FEST & CARNIVAL will feature a wide mix of artists ranging from Gaslight Anthem, NOFX, Alkaline Trio, Built To Spill, AWOLNATION, Gogol Bordello, Frank Turner, Coheed and Cambria, Less Than Jake and many more. It’s set for Friday, September 14, Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 in Chicago on the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park which boasts rolling fields, pavilions, tall trees, picturesque gardens a lake and lagoons with a majestic view of the Chicago skyline.

Promoters are encouraging fans not to miss out by unveiling the majority of the diverse line-up for 2012 and offering an early-bird 2-Day pass for $36.00, plus surcharges for a limited time. 3-day passes begin at $90.00 and include all shows at Humboldt Park, Congress Theater and after-parties. VIP passes are available for $155.00 and include private stage-viewing areas, a sectioned off VIP area in the park with a private bar and drink tickets. Tickets are available at www.riotfest.org.

RIOT FEST & CARNIVAL is expanding to its new location Humboldt Park--which is flanked by a handful of hip neighborhoods including Wicker Park and the Division Street corridor--in order to accommodate a large carnival atmosphere featuring three main music stages, thrilling rides, games, vendors and gourmet food trucks thoughtfully arranged on the gorgeous park grounds with stunning views of downtown Chicago for an enjoyable experience. With temperatures averaging around a perfect 75°F/24°C, September is one of Chicago’s most popular months for travelers from all over the world.

A wide array of confirmed talent is on tap for RIOT FEST & CARNIVAL, including RISE AGAINST, IGGY & THE STOOGES, ELVIS COSTELLO, THE OFFSPRING, A DAY TO REMEMBER, COHEED AND CAMBRIA, DESCENDENTS, GOGOL BORDELLO, THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN, DROPKICK MURPHYS, NOFX, THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM, ALKALINE TRIO, AWOLNATION, THE PROMISE RING, GWAR, AUGUST BURNS RED, FRANK TURNER, BUILT TO SPILL, LESS THAN JAKE, REVEREND HORTON HEAT, FISHBONE, NOBUNNY, A WILHELM SCREAM, SCREAMING FEMALES, TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET, OFF WITH THEIR HEADS, DEALS GONE BAD, WHITE MYSTERY, LARRY AND HIS FLASK, THE STORY SO FAR, JAPANTHER; and the first show for a reunited CHIODOS (original line-up) as well as a reunion for SLAPSTICK.

More acts and events will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the festival.

As previously announced, RIOT FEST enjoyed a successful east coast expansion to Philadelphia in 2011 and on Thursday, July 19, the music fest will return to the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing with REFUSED, THE PROMISE RING, AUGUST BURNS RED, OFF!, GAMEFACE, BOY SETS FIRE, HIRS and more. Although initially planned as a three-day event in Philly this year, RIOT FEST promoters have come across a exciting new opportunity for the East Coast and have decided to focus their efforts on making this a special late-summer event. Expect a full announcement soon. For all questions regarding tickets, click here.

Mon, 06/04/2012 - 10:07 am

Step into an apocalyptic underworld where firebreathers, nightmarish creatures on stilts, fire and percussive light, and stunning visuals set the stage for an intoxicating and unforgettably sinister concert experience. The first-ever KNOTFEST--an extraordinary two-day metal and hard rock destination festival--will feature performances from SLIPKNOT, DEFTONES, LAMB OF GOD, DETHKLOK, SERJ TANKIAN, CANNIBAL CORPSE, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE URGE, PRONG, GOJIRA and more. KNOTFEST will debut in the heart of America on Friday, August 17 in Council Bluffs, IA at Mid America Motorplex and Saturday, August 18 in Somerset, WI/Minneapolis, MN at Somerset Amphitheater. A list of artists performing at each date is available online at: www.knotfest.com.“KNOTFEST is a chance for us to bring the sensory-overload of a wild European carnival fest to the heart of America,” explains Slipknot’s M. Shawn Crahan (Clown). “We’re thrilled to delve deep into our catalogue and play a long set for fans. This festival is meant to be touched, felt, smelled and experienced by everyone on top of seeing an amazing day of rock and metal.”Featuring two heavy-hitting stages of hard music, KNOTFEST will create an intoxicating spectacle, as fans descend into a decadent apocalyptic underworld featuring circus big-top tents, pillars of fire, and amusement park rides--including the legendary Ring of Fire carnival ride (Saturday only)--while masked performers, firebreathers and nightmarish stilt-walkers roam the festival grounds. Interactive graffiti walls and a drum circle made of junkyard cars will entertain fans and artists alike in the immersive, dark apocalyptic atmosphere. Upon entering the gates, sinister surprises including a Slipknot museum and powerful, vibrant art installations await around every corner for fans to discover and explore.Tickets for KNOTFEST go on-sale Friday, June 8 at 10:00 AM EDT at the festival’s website, Ticketmaster and the box office. GA tickets and a limited number of VIP packages will be available with amenities ranging from early entrance, a shaded VIP bar and lounge with a main stage viewing area (21+ only), VIP catered meals, preferred parking and a meet and greet with Slipknot. To view all ticket and VIP options for both dates, visit: www.knotfest.com.Visit www.knotfest.com, www.facebook.com/KNOTFEST and www.twitter.com/KNOTFEST for the most-up-to-date information.

Mon, 06/11/2012 - 7:59 pm

OCEANIA is the forthcoming album by THE SMASHING PUMPKINS.  Intended to recapture the album experience, all 13 songs on OCEANIA will be premiered simultaneously to fans, radio, press and the online world. Forgoing the standard industry launch, the group purposely planned no single or video to be released prior to the full album.Starting now, Monday, June 11, OCEANIA will be streamed for free in its entirety for one week exclusively on the iTunes Store (http://www.itunes.com/). Fans will be able to pre-order the album all week leading up to the June 19 in-store date. OCEANIA was specially mastered to optimize digital sound quality for iTunes Store customers. The release comes via the band’s own Martha’s Music/EMI Label Services/Caroline Distribution. Listen to OCEANIA here: www.iTunes.com/SmashingPumpkins Having his own label through EMI afforded PUMPKINS leader BILLY CORGAN the opportunity to try something different. It is a launch scenario that goes against industry standards by allowing the album to be heard as it was meant to be. The group’s release plan was in no way intended to slight radio stations, video channels, press or online outlets. Instead, it represents the artistic vision of a band who, says CORGAN, “was dead set on making an album where every song was just as valuable as any other, ignoring the typical claptrap you hear about needing a single.  The only way to make the case that every song on Oceania is worth hearing is to put your heart into the sequence as a cohesive whole.”OCEANIA was recorded at the group’s studio in Chicago with CORGAN’s bandmates: guitarist JEFF SCHROEDER, drummer MIKE BYRNE and bassist/vocalist NICOLE FIORENTINO.  The powerful 13-song collection (see track listing below) was produced by Corgan and Bjorn Thorsrud and mixed by David Bottrill (Muse, Tool, King Crimson, etc).  Marking THE SMASHING PUMPKINS’ 7th studio record, it is “an album within an album,” part of their 44-song work-in-progress TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE. “I've been adamant in stressing that as a group, first and foremost, we are here to make new music together,” says CORGAN. “I'm proud to say that on Oceania I feel we've cut our own path forward. Jeff, Mike, and Nicole have all made significant contributions to the tone and texture of Oceania, which is an album that is unlike any I've ever made. Yet at the same time I believe it upholds the same musical values I've always pushed for with The Pumpkins, be they progressive, emotional, epic, or restless.”Here’s the OCEANIA track listing:Quasar PanopticonThe CelestialsViolet RaysMy Love is WinterOne Diamond, One HeartPinwheelsOceaniaPale HorseThe ChimeraGlissandraInklessWildflower

Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:03 pm

SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) organizers today announced that the fifth annual three-day music festival--taking place on THE SUNSET STRIPThursday, August 16 through Saturday, August 18--will celebrate the music and legacy of THE DOORS.The festival will kick off with an exclusive VIP event honoring the iconic Sunset Strip band on August 16, which will feature an all-star band celebrating THE DOORS, and will conclude with an all-day street fest on Saturday, August 18. MARILYN MANSON will headline the outdoor street fest, which will also feature performances by THE OFFSPRING, STEVE AOKI, BAD RELIGION, very special guest BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, FAR EAST MOVEMENT, DE LA SOUL, DEAD SARA, DAS RACIST, THE MOWGLI’S and more. Many of the artists will celebrate THE DOORS by performing their take on some of THE DOORS’ legendary songs.The venues within the street festival closure--The Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go and Key Club--will also host full lineups from more than 50 bands throughout the day.Look for further lineup announcements to be revealed in the coming weeks. Tickets are on sale today (6/13) via TicketWeb.com/SSMF (various pricing options below). A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit IMPACT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT CENTER in Pasadena, CA., which has been treating individuals struggling with the powerful force of addiction since 1969. Impact is a residential treatment community for men and women from all walks of life and has outpatient clinics, transitional housing and in-custody programs throughout L.A. County. Impact offers programs to everyone from the roadie to the rock star, with their simple and effective no-nonsense approach to substance abuse treatment.  For more information, go to http://www.impacthouse.com.As in years past, Sunset Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Boulevardand transformed into a premier concert destination with two outdoor stages, beer gardens, an artist autograph tent, an outdoor VIP rooftop lounge, silent disco, VIP Lounge at On The Rox, food trucks and interactive experiences.“We are happy to bring another amazing and diverse lineup to the boulevard as we celebrate the music and legacy of one of The Sunset Strip’s most influential artists, The Doors,” noted SSMF executive director Todd Steadman. “We’re also excited to mark the fifth year of the music festival. SSMF is a homegrown, not-for-profit festival that continues to grow each year. It is shaped by a team of venue owners who partner each year to create a unifying event that celebrates The Sunset Strip and the community of musicians and music fans it has fostered. We look forward to seeing past attendees and welcoming new fans to this year’s event.”THE DOORS--organist RAY MANZAREK, guitarist ROBBY KRIEGER, drummer JOHN DENSMORE and late singer JIM MORRISON--have earned worldwide notoriety for being one of the most influential rock groups of all time. With an intoxicating, genre-blending sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison's poetry and presence, THE DOORS had a transformative impact not only on popular music but on popular culture. The band was formed in Venice, Calif., and remains a vital piece to the legacy and history of The Sunset Strip. It was on The Strip that THE DOORS got their start at the London Fog before moving down the street to perform as the house band at the Whisky A Go-Go. A show at the Whisky in August 1966 helped them land a deal with Elektra Records, which would propel the band into international music icons."The Doors are honored to be celebrated by the magical, legendary Strip,” says RAY MANZAREK.  “A great leap forward from the Summer Of Love to today. What a great time we're going to have! The Sunset Strip. Live bands, loud music, Rock and Roll. It's the ‘60s all over again, and everyone is welcome. Dancing in the streets. Joy, Love, Peace.  And we want to get it all together just One - More - TIME! Could this be the beginning of the new Golden Age? Let it be so."  ROBBY KRIEGER says, "It's a thrill to be honored by The Sunset Strip Music Festival this year. Venice was our home, but The Doors lived and came of age on the Sunset Strip. It's exciting to see that the legacy we helped create is still alive and thriving today!"  JOHN DENSMORE adds, "The Sunset Strip in the ‘60s was the incubation canal for an entire renaissance in music, and its impact is still with us.  The Doors are proud to be honored this year at the 5th annual SSMF celebration."Tickets for SSMF 2012 are on sale beginning today at TicketWeb and are free of additional ticketing fees. Ticket options include general admission August 18 street festival ticket for $75 and VIP options for $135, which includes access to the rooftop VIP area with views of the West stage, VIP areas in the beer garden and venues, access to VIP lounge On The Rox, a separate entrance and additional perks. A very limited number of three-day VIP passes will also be available for $250. These special passes include access to THE DOORS celebration on Thursday, August 16, VIP access to the August 18 street festival and entrance to all of the Sunset Strip Venues on August 16, 17 and 18--House of Blues, The Roxy Theatre, Viper Room, Whisky A Go-Go and Key Club--pending capacity.Previous SSMF performers have included Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue, The Smashing Pumpkins, Slash featuring Fergie, Public Enemy, Common, Bush, LMFAO, Kid Cudi, Neon Trees, Matt & Kim, Cobra Starship and She Wants Revenge, among others.  Highlights from SSMF 2011--which drew a festival record of 15,000 music fans from Southern California and beyond--can be seen here: http://bit.ly/SSMF11vid.Attendees traveling to SSMF can also enjoy a special offer on Virgin America flights to Los Angeles between August 13 and 21, when they book online at: http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/booking/ssmf.html?cid=PRO_338SSMF2012’s proud supporting sponsors include Virgin America, Jack Daniel’s, Gibson Guitar, Bud Light, Monster Energy Drink, Los Angeles Hornburg Range Rover and Land Rover on The Sunset Strip, Glaceau Vitaminwater, Mondrian, 98.7fm, TicketWeb, City of West Hollywood, West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and Clear Channel Outdoor. Street fest/event production provided by Swing House Hollywood. Festival creative provided by Signature Creative.For the latest SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL news, visit www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com, like www.facebook.com/sunsetstripmusicfestival and follow https://twitter.com/#!/SSMF.

Sat, 06/23/2012 - 10:24 am

Jack White--one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past fifteen years--has been confirmed as the final headliner for THE VOODOO MUSIC AND ARTS EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY STEPHEN REHAGE.  Touring in support of his critically acclaimed debut solo album Blunderbuss, White joins previously announced headliners Grammy Award-winning trio Green Day and the legendary Neil Young & Crazy Horse.  The Avett Brothers; Kaskade; Justice; Silversun Pickups; JFK of MSTRKRFT; AWOLNATION; Étienne De Crécy; K’Nann; Dave Stewart; The Gaslamp Killer; Thomas Dolby; Borgore; Nervo; and Supagroup round out the developing 2012 VOODOO line-up that features artists from a variety of musical genres, while also reflecting the cultural gumbo that defines this historic and beloved American city (full talent list is below).

Celebrated as one of America’s most eclectic festivals and the final musical event of the annual U.S. music festival season, this year’s VOODOO--Friday, October 26, Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28--will mark its 14th consecutive year. In addition, for the first time, this year’s VOODOO will offer on site camping.  The inaugural camping experience will offer festival goers the chance to sleep under the stars amidst two hundred year old oak trees, picturesque lagoons and waterways of New Orleans’ historic City Park and located just steps away from the entrance to the annual Halloween weekend music celebration.

The VOODOO 2012 line-up (as of June 23) is as follows:

Green Day; Neil Young & Crazy Horse; Jack White; Skrillex; The Avett Brothers; Kaskade; Justice; Silversun Pickups; AWOLNATION; Dave Stewart; Gary Clark Jr.; Bootsy Collins; Étienne de Crécy; K'Naan; JFK of MSTRKRFT; Tomahawk; Thomas Dolby; Say Anything; Die Antwoord; Modestep; Toots and The Maytals; Preservation Hall Jazz Band; The Gaslamp Killer; Borgore; Nervo; The New Orleans Bingo! Show; The Features; Dev; Delta Rae; Soul Rebels; George Porter Jr. and the Runnin' Pardners; DJ QBert & D-Styles of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz; DallasK; Jim-E Stack; Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds; Infantree; Treme Brass Band; Lil Band O' Gold; CC Adcock and The Lafayette Marquis; The Revivalists; Johnny Vidacovich and James Singleton doing James Booker; Ingrid Lucia presents New Orleans Nightengales; Force Feed Radio; Marcia Ball; Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires; Paul Sanchez; Dirty Dozen Brass Band; Andy Suzuki and The Method; Dirty Dozen Brass Band; 101 Runners feat Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Beverly Skillz; Pimps of Joytime; Star and Dagger; TBC Brass Band; Tribute to Jimmy's Music Club Models, Dash Rip Rock, Sexdog & Stephie and The Whitesox; Supagroup; Noisician Coalition;Lost Bayou Ramblers with Preservation Hall Horns; Luke Winslow King; Leo Jackson and The Melody Clouds; Royal Teeth; Carmine P. Filthy; Unicorn Fukr; Rekanize; Big History; Christopher Joseph; Christoph Andersson; Fleur de Tease with Special Guests; Debauche; Chicano Batman; St. Cecilia's Asylum Chorus; Mainline; and Money Mitch.

Tickets and camping passes for the 2012 VOODOO are available now via www.thevoodooexperience.com utilizing Elevate’s easy online shopping experience--with helpful customer service--that allows buyers to print their own tickets.  Ticket prices (as of June 23) are as follows:  three-day weekend GA tickets are $175; LOA Lounge VIP three-day pass are $500 and LOA Lounge VIP three-day pass with parking are $550.  More information about this year’s VOODOO including information and pricing of camping options can also be found at www.thevoodooexperience.com. 2012 VOODOO partners include Bud Light, Toyota, Garnier Fructis, Red Bull, American Spirits and Fuse TV.

Wed, 06/27/2012 - 12:40 pm

SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators--Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass) and Frank Sidoris (guitar)--have announced a fall headlining tour starting September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrapping October 3 in Los Angeles, CA. The exclusive presale for Citi card members starts Tuesday, July 3. Citi card members will also have special access to tickets as well as VIP experiences at http://www.citiprivatepass.com/. A limited amount of VIP packages--including a chance to meet SLASH and get an autographed guitar--will also be available for fans during the pre sale which begins Tuesday, July 10th.  General public on sales will begin Friday, July 13th.  Ticket info will be available at http://slashonline.com/tour/. See the tour dates below.

This news comes as the band, coming off a successful European trek, gets ready to launch a summer headlining tour of the U.S. and Canada July 12 in Portland, OR, right after the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be honored with his own star on the Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame on July 10.

The tour is in connection with the success of SLASH’s second solo studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE which stormed onto the BillboardTop 200 Albums Chart at #4, marking the top rock debut that week.  SLASH has achieved his first-ever #1 hit at rock radio as the explosive first single “You’re A Lie” vaults to the #1 spot this week at Active Rock. Watch the video for “You’re A Lie” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SZrJLMTO-8. The album also entered the Top 5 in seven countries outside the U.S.: Canada (#2), Australia (#2), New Zealand (#1), Germany (#5), France (#7), Japan (#2), Sweden (#4) and Switzerland (#3). All the songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE (Dik Hayd International, distributed through EMI Label Services) were written together by SLASH and Myles Kennedy.

For the tour, SLASH teamed with Guitar Center–the world’s largest music retailer-–to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to twenty unsigned American bands. Twenty bands will be hand-selected to be SLASH’s opening acts and will perform on the fall tourin the cities closest to their hometown. At the end of the fall run, one of the opening bands will be named by SLASH as the grand prize winner of Guitar Center On-Stage. Not only will the bands be opening for one of the world’s greatest guitarists, but they will also receive a tour support prize pack that includes gear from Ernie Ball, Zoom, Dunlop, Monster Cable, Pro-Mark, and Converse. The top performing band on the tour, as selected by SLASH, will be named the grand prize winner and take home $10,000 in guitars from Gibson and Epiphone, plus a $5,000 shopping spree at Guitar Center and more. The twenty bands will be announced in August. 

“I’m a strong believer that the best way to get your music heard is to get out there and play shows,” said SLASH. “There are tons of talented bands that simply don’t have the resources to go on tour, so I’m glad to be able to host them on my tour and at the same time introduce my fans to great, undiscovered artists."

SLASH and his band are riding a wave of critical acclaim with a four-star review in Revolver magazine  noting: “Apocalyptic Love is at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums” (July 2012).  Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Times said: “Fans of his work in GNR and Velvet Revolver will find much to embrace in the album's 13 tracks, ranging from the sneering rock hooks of ‘You're a Lie’ and the heavy metal grind of ‘Halo’ to the extended instrumental passages on ‘Anastasia’” (May 24, 2012).

SLASH: featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators tour dates:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

w/   Monster Truck supporting:

 

Thu

7/12

Portland,   OR

Roseland   Theater

Fri

7/13

Seattle,   WA

Paramount   Theatre

Sat

7/14

Vancouver,   BC

Queen   Elizabeth Theatre

Mon

7/16

Edmonton,   AB

Northern   Alberta Jubilee

Tue

7/17

Calgary,   AB

Southern   Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Thu

7/19

Medicine   Hat, AB

Esplanade   Arts & Heritage Centre

Fri

7/20

Saskatoon,   SK

TCU   Place

Sat

7/21

Winnipeg,   MB

Burton   Cummings Theatre

Mon

7/23

Thunder   Bay, ON

Thunder   Bay Community Auditorium

Wed

7/25

Belleville,   ON

Empire   Square Live

Thu

7/26

London,   ON

Harris   Park

Fri

7/27

Montreal,   QC

Olympia   Theater

Sun

7/29

Quebec   City, QC

Agora   de Quebec

Mon

7/30

Moncton,   New Brunswick

Centre-Casino   Moncton

Tue

7/31

Halifax,   NS

Cunard   Events Centre

Thu

8/2

Boston,   MA

House   of Blues

Fri

8/3

Montclair,   NJ

Wellmo   nt Theatre

Sat

8/4

Huntington,   NY

The   Paramount

Tue

8/7

Dubuque,   IA

Diamond   Jo Casino-Mississippi Moon Bar

Wed

8/8

St.   Louis, MO

The   Pageant

Fri

8/10

Sturgis,   SD

Buffalo   Chip Campground

Fall   Headline Tour with Foxy Shazam:

 

Tue

9/4

San   Diego, CA

House   of Blues

Wed

9/5

Phoenix,   AZ

Celebrity   Theatre

Fri

9/7

Austin,   TX

Stubbs

Sat

9/8

Dallas,   TX

House   of Blues

Sun

9/9

Houston,   TX

House   of Blues

Tue

9/11

New   Orleans, LA

House   of Blues

Wed

9/12

Atlanta,   GA

Tabernacle

*Sun

9/16

Hampton   Beach, NH

Hampton   Beach Casino Ballroom

Tue

9/18

New   York, NY

Hammerstein   Ballroom

Wed

9/19

Cleveland,   OH

House   of Blues

Fri

9/21

Cincinnati,   OH

Bogart’s

Sat

9/22

Detroit,   MI

Fillmore

*Sun

9/23

Toronto,   ON

Sound   Academy

Tue

9/25

Indianapolis,   IN

Egyptian   Room

Fri

9/28

Chicago,   IL

Riviera   Theater

Sat

9/29

Springfield,   MO

O’Reilly   Family Events Center

Tue

10/2

Oakland,   CA

Fox   Theater

Wed

10/3

Los   Angeles, CA

The   Wiltern

*Slash only

Thu, 06/28/2012 - 3:21 pm

SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) organizers have announced the full lineup for the annual three-day event kicking off Thursday, August 16 and culminating on Saturday, August 18 with an all-day street festival. THE DOORS will be the 2012 festival honorees.

Among those just announced to perform at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, The Roxy Theatre, Viper Room, Key Club and Whisky A Go-Go during SSMF 2012 are RZA, Hank III, Peter Murphy, Matt Skiba, Mickey Avalon, James Ingram and many more (see below). These acts join the previously-announced August 18 street festival artists including headliner Marilyn Manson as well as The Offspring, Steve Aoki, Bad Religion, very special guest Black Label Society, Far East Movement, De La Soul, Dead Sara and The Mowgli’s. Tickets are on sale now via TicketWeb (TicketWeb.com/SSMF). A portion of the proceeds will benefit IMPACT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT CENTER, which has been treating individuals struggling with the powerful force of addiction since 1969.

As in years past, Sunset Boulevard will be closed to traffic Saturday, August 18 between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Boulevard and transformed into a premier concert destination with two outdoor stages, beer gardens, an artist autograph tent, an outdoor VIP rooftop lounge, Silent Frisco’s silent disco, VIP Lounge at On The Rox, food trucks and interactive experiences. The venues within the street festival closure--The Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go and Key Club--will also host full lineups from more than 50 bands throughout the day.

Tickets for SSMF 2012 are on sale now via TicketWeb and are free of additional ticketing fees. Ticket options include general admission August 18 street festival ticket for $75 and VIP options for $135, which includes access to the rooftop VIP area with views of the West stage, VIP areas in the beer garden and venues, access to VIP lounge On The Rox, a separate entrance and additional perks. A very limited number of three-day VIP passes will also be available for $250. These special passes include access to THE DOORS celebration on Thursday, August 16, VIP access to the August 18 street festival and entrance to all of the Sunset Strip Venues on August 16, 17 and 18--House of Blues, The Roxy Theatre, Viper Room, Whisky A Go-Go and Key Club--pending capacity. Tickets for individual venue shows on August 16 and 17 and select August 18 shows are also available. Please visit www.ssmf.com for full details.

Here’s the full lineup for SSMF 2012:

Thursday, August 16
SSMF Celebrates The Doors at House of Blues Sunset Strip

Viper Room
Future Villains
Lady Sinatra
The Black Marquee
Gunpowder Secrets
Diamonds Under Fire

The Roxy Theatre
Peter Murphy
Ours

Whisky A Go-Go
Jack Russell’s Great White
Faster Pussycat
Bulletboys
Pretty Boy Floyd
The Hard Way
Wizeguy Theory
Madysin Hatter
Everyday Feels Like Sunday

Key Club
Quiet Riot


Friday, August 17

House of Blues
Hank III + special guests

Key Club
RZA with full band

Viper Room (early show)
Unwritten Law

London Cries

Viper Room (late show)
Mickey Avalon
Little Miss Nasty

Whisky A Go-Go
James Ingram
Teddy Campbell Band


Saturday, August 18

Outdoor street festival stages
Marilyn Manson
The Offspring
Steve Aoki
Bad Religion
Black Label Society
Far East Movement
De La Soul
Dead Sara
The Mowgli’s

The Roxy Theatre
Das Racist
Matt Skiba
Street Drum Corps
Burning Of Rome
Caught A Ghost
Filligar
Love And A .38
The Stone Foxes
The Knife Outline
Dim Mak after party with surprise performances

Whisky A Go-Go
Tempting Fate
The Untouchables
Hardly Dangerous
Dynazty
The Rocketz
Cold Blue Rebels
Leif Garrett
Hurricane
Hotel Diablo
Beowulf
Bitch
45 Grave

Key Club
V Sevani
Venrez
Suedehead
Moses Stone
Nylon Pink
California Windfall
Vicci Martinez
True Press
Patience Prince
Brandon and Leah
After party

98-7fm's "Close to Home" Roxy Lot Stage
JJamz
Family Of The Year
Terraplane Sun
Midnight Hour
The Vim Dicta
Jared James Nichols
Cherri Bomb
Silent Frisco

Tue, 07/10/2012 - 3:13 pm

Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee SLASH marked a career milestone today, Tuesday, July 10, as he was honored with his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. SLASH’s star is located directly in front of the Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Blvd (6801 Hollywood Blvd, #105 Los Angeles, CA 90028). SLASH’s friends--celebrated film producer Robert Evans, actor Charlie Sheen and beloved radio host Jim Ladd--were guest speakers at the fan-packed ceremony. Afterwards, SLASH and bandmate Myles Kennedy treated fans to a private acoustic performance and exclusive Q&A at the Hard Rock Café Hollywood Blvd.

As a musician, artist, philanthropist, and iconic rock figure, SLASH has amassed album sales nearing an astounding 100 million copies along with a Grammy Award and seven Grammy nominations, plus countless other accolades, accomplishments and acknowledgements, Time magazine named Slash #2, behind Jimi Hendrix, on its “The Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time.” Slash’s self-titled biography critically well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S. and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers list. Guitar Hero used SLASH’s image and music, producing an installment that shattered previous gaming records while opening the floodgates to a whole new generation of fans.

SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators--Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass)--recently released their new album APOCALYPTIC LOVE (May 22, 2012). APOCALYPTIC LOVE stormed onto the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4, marking the top rock debut for that week. The disc also hit #1 Independent Albums Chart and #1 Hard Music Albums Chart. “You’re A Lie” the hard-driving first single off the new album is now #1 Active Rock, marking SLASH’s first ever solo #1 hit at radio. All songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE released on SLASH’s own Dik Hayd International, and distributed through EMI Label Services were written together by SLASH and Myles Kennedy as they spent the last two years on tour all over the world. Critical acclaim is pouring in for the album. Revolver magazine declared “Apocalyptic Love is at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunes built to be blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums” (July 2012). The  Los Angeles Times added, “Fans of his work in GNR and Velvet Revolver will find much to embrace in the album’s 13 tracks, ranging from the sneering rock hooks of ‘You’re a Lie’ and the heavy metal grind of ‘Halo’ to the extended instrumental passages on ‘Anastasia.’” Elsewhere, Rolling Stone.com hailed “the album is filled with head bangers and plenty of fancy fretwork, most notably on standout tracks like ‘Hard and Fast’ and ‘Standing in the Sun’” (May 20, 2012). SLASH and his band, including touring guitarist Frank Sidoris, will launch a summer headlining tour of the U.S. and Canada on July 12 in Portland, OR. They’ll follow that up with a full U.S. headlining tour starting September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrapping October 3 in Los Angeles, CA Ticket info is available at http://slashonline.com/tour. See the tour dates below.

SLASH: featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators tour dates:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

w/   Monster Truck supporting:

 

Thu

7/12

Portland,   OR

Roseland   Theater

Fri

7/13

Seattle,   WA

Paramount   Theatre

Sat

7/14

Vancouver,   BC

Queen   Elizabeth Theatre

Mon

7/16

Edmonton,   AB

Northern   Alberta Jubilee

Tue

7/17

Calgary,   AB

Southern   Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Thu

7/19

Medicine   Hat, AB

Esplanade   Arts & Heritage Centre

Fri

7/20

Saskatoon,   SK

TCU   Place

Sat

7/21

Winnipeg,   MB

Burton   Cummings Theatre

Mon

7/23

Thunder   Bay, ON

Thunder   Bay Community Auditorium

Wed

7/25

Belleville,   ON

Empire   Square Live

Thu

7/26

London,   ON

Harris   Park

Fri

7/27

Montreal,   QC

Olympia   Theater

Sun

7/29

Quebec   City, QC

Agora   de Quebec

Mon

7/30

Moncton,   New Brunswick

Centre-Casino   Moncton

Tue

7/31

Halifax,   NS

Cunard   Events Centre

Thu

8/2

Boston,   MA

House   of Blues

Fri

8/3

Montclair,   NJ

Wellmont Theatre

Sat

8/4

Huntington,   NY

The   Paramount

Tue

8/7

Dubuque,   IA

Diamond   Jo Casino-Mississippi Moon Bar

Wed

8/8

St.   Louis, MO

The   Pageant

Fri

8/10

Sturgis,   SD

Buffalo   Chip Campground

Fall   Headline Tour with Foxy Shazam:

 

Tue

9/4

San   Diego, CA

House   of Blues

Wed

9/5

Phoenix,   AZ

Celebrity   Theatre

Fri

9/7

Austin,   TX

Stubbs

Sat

9/8

Dallas,   TX

House   of Blues

Sun

9/9

Houston,   TX

House   of Blues

Tue

9/11

New   Orleans, LA

House   of Blues

Wed

9/12

Atlanta,   GA

Tabernacle

*Sun

9/16

Hampton   Beach, NH

Hampton   Beach Casino Ballroom

Tue

9/18

New   York, NY

Hammerstein   Ballroom

Wed

9/19

Cleveland,   OH

House   of Blues

Fri

9/21

Cincinnati,   OH

Bogart’s

Sat

9/22

Detroit,   MI

Fillmore

*Sun

9/23

Toronto,   ON

Sound   Academy

Tue

9/25

Indianapolis,   IN

Egyptian   Room

Fri

9/28

Chicago,   IL

Riviera   Theater

Sat

9/29

Springfield,   MO

O’Reilly   Family Events Center

Tue

10/2

Oakland,   CA

Fox   Theater

Wed

10/3

Los   Angeles, CA

The   Wiltern

*Slash only

Thu, 07/12/2012 - 9:15 am

The Peach Music Festival announces that sales of single-day tickets will begin this Friday, July 13 at 10am. Tickets for the Friday, August 10 show will be $60* and tickets for Saturday, August 11 (which include a free Sunday, August 12 ticket) are $80*.  Also, just announced: Rebelution, JD & The Straight Shot and 61 North have been added to the already stellar line-up, which follows below.This will be the first-ever ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND-inspired festival in the Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) region, which will take place on multiple stages over the course of three days at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Sno Mountain Ski Area & Water Park in Scranton, PA Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12th. Previously-announced artists include Zac Brown Band, Warren Haynes Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, O.A.R., Railroad Earth, The Wailers, Dark Star Orchestra, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Blackberry Smoke and more.  Tickets are on sale now and available at LiveNation.com, Toyota Pavilion Box Office (on sale and day-of-show only) or by-phone at 800-745-3000. (*additional fees may apply)FRIDAY, AUGUST 10: Zac Brown Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes Band, Dark Star Orchestra, Blackberry Smoke, Trigger Hippy, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Cabinet and 61 NorthSATURDAY, AUGUST 11: The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, O.A.R., The Wailers, Rebelution, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Railroad Earth, Toubab Krewe, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, JD & The Straight Shot, Grimace Federation, Tauk and MizSUNDAY, AUGUST 12: Wake Up With Warren (Warren Haynes acoustic solo), Robert Randolph & The Family Band and Blind Boys of Alabama

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 11:49 am

Just a few months after the June 5 release of their acclaimed debut BIG MOON RITUAL album, the CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD--Chris Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Neal Casal (guitar, vocals), Adam MacDougall (keys, vocals), George Sluppick (drums) and Mark Dutton (bass, vocals)--is set to release the companion album THE MAGIC DOOR September 11 via Silver Arrow/Megaforce. Both albums were recorded in two marathon sessions earlier this year at  Sunset Sound in Los Angeles with producer Thom Monahan (Vetiver, Devendra Banhart, Papercuts) after the band wrapped up a 118-show 2011 tour during which the band road-tested all the material.“I would say very early on in the recording--within the first two days,” says ROBINSON when asked about the moment he realized two albums would emerge.   “Thom had encouraged us to remain true to the arrangements we had been playing all year on the road.  We inevitably had some longer pieces and felt that the performances were strong enough that we didn't want to edit them for any extraneous reasons.”The Magic Door contains seven songs: six originals--“Someday Past The Sunset,” “Vibration & Light Suite,” “Appaloosa,” “Little Lizzie Mae,” “Sorrows Of A Blue Eyed Liar” and “Wheel Don't Roll”--plus a cover of Hank Ballard’sLet’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go,” a CRB set list staple. The songs (written by ROBINSON, with Neal Casal on “Wheel Don’t Roll” and Casal and Adam MacDougal on “Sorrows Of A Blue Eyed Liar”) are all free flowing and some lengthy, with “Vibration & Light Suite” clocking in at 13:56. This is music that is in no hurry to reach its destination but firmly knows where it is going and the speed at which it is traveling.On the album as on the road, ROBINSON continues to grow as a guitarist alongside guitarist Neal Casal. “I look at music as a conversation and Neal's a very eloquent speaker on guitar and I'm just trying to keep the conversation interesting.”Here are the in-progress tour dates for the CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD:Wed    7/18                  Crystal Bay, NV                       Crystal Bay ClubThu      7/19                 Chico, CA                                Sierra Nevada Brewing CoFri        7/20                 Santa Barbara, CA                  Lobero TheatreSat       7/21                 Pioneertown, CA                      Pappy & HarrietsSat       8/11                 Tulsa, OK                                Cain’sSun      8/12                 Wichita, KS                              Cotillion BallroomTue      8/14                 Little Rock, AR                        Revolution Music RoomThu      8/16                 Chattanooga, TN                     Track 29Fri        8/17                 Memphis, TN                           New Daisy TheaterSat       8/18                 St. Louis, MO                          The PageantSun      8/19                 Cincinnati, OH                         20th Century TheatreTue      8/21                 Buffalo, NY                              The Town BallroomThu      8/23                 Ridgefield, CT                         Ridgefield PlayhouseFri        8/24                 Bearsville, NY                          Bearsville TheatreSat       8/25                 Amagansett, NY                      Stephen TalkhouseSun      8/26                 Amagansett, NY                      Stephen TalkhouseThu      10/18               Live Oak, FL                           Magnolia Festival

Wed, 07/25/2012 - 6:06 pm

We’ve moved into the digital music era, but multimedia albums have neglected to make the transition into this new era as easily as singles. Technology has evolved to create opportunities never before possible, such as interacting with artists in a live setting. Ideas move fast, and it makes sense an artist would be at the heart of new, innovative and forward-thinking ideas that resonate. Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee SLASH has introduced two new music apps which celebrate a return to the full-length album, allowing fans to access his signature sound and push the boundaries of how music is released.

SLASH’s new album APOCALYPTIC LOVE moves into the interactive age and is now available as a multimedia app for users of Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. SLASH has partnered with MATIvision to bring fans the SLASH360 app. The SLASH360 brings you into the studio with SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass). “We recorded this album live, as we played it,” explains SLASH. “The app captures the energy of the band in the best way and MATIvision allows fans to experience the album just as if they were in the room with us.” MATIvision is the world’s first multi-camera 360-degree interactive music application. The SLASH360 app allows fans to follow every moment of the band performing APOCALYPTIC LOVE in its entirety through the eyes of six 360-degree spherical, panoramic cameras. SLASH360 is a music first. Never before have fans been able to control their experience while listening to the album at the same time. SLASH and MATIvision have taken the information that used to be limited to a CD booklet and turned it into a unique fan experience.

There are two versions of the SLASH360 app. The introductory version includes the #1 Active Rock hit “You’re A Lie” with lyrics and extras ($.99). Click here to experience: http://itunes.apple.com/app/slash-360-lt-apocalyptic-love/id524517739?mt=8 A second, full version includes the entire album performance of APOCALYPTIC LOVE, photos, lyrics and other extras ($4.99). Experience the full version here: http://itunes.apple.com/app/slash-360-apocalyptic-love/id524544296?mt=8.

For the more musically inclined fan, SLASH partnered with IK Multimedia to develop AmpliTube Slash edition which allows fans to play, practice and record with SLASH’s signature pedals and amplifiers on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac/PC. Users can rock in a fully integrated multi-track recording studio with SLASH’s legendary Marshall amplifiers and his signature guitar pedals as well as a comprehensive collection of SLASH’s guitar tone settings. “Myles and I wrote APOCALYPTIC LOVE entirely on tour,” explains SLASH. “When we weren’t performing we were traveling so by using my iPhone with AmpliTube and iRig I was able to capture the ideas swimming in my head at 4AM.” “I’ll do some tweaks on the Marshall’s, but there are different effects available including distortion, chorus, auto wah and more.” SLASH worked closely with IK Multimedia to make sure AmpliTube Slash faithfully reproduced his unmistakable sounds and tones. The apps are now available for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad ($9.99) and inside the new AmpliTube 2.5 for iOS with the inclusion of SLASH’s full deck of signature gear in the cutting edge AmpliTube Custom Shop desktop/laptop app and plug-in for Mac/PC ($79.99). For all possible options, visit: www.amplitube.com/slash.

2012 has been a big year so far for SLASH.  On July 10th, he was honored with his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located directly in front of the Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Blvd (6801 Hollywood Blvd). As a musician, artist, philanthropist, and iconic rock figure, SLASH has amassed album sales nearing an astounding 100 million copies along with a Grammy Award and seven Grammy nominations, plus countless other accolades, and acknowledgements, Time magazine named SLASH #2, behind Jimi Hendrix, on its “The Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time.” SLASH’s self-titled biography critically well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S. and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers list.

SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators recently released their new album APOCALYPTIC LOVE (May 22, 2012). APOCALYPTIC LOVE stormed onto the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4, marking the top rock debut for that week. The disc hit #1 Independent Albums Chart and #1 Hard Music Albums Chart. “You’re A Lie” the hard-driving first single off the new album is now #1 Active Rock, marking SLASH’s first ever solo #1 hit at radio. All songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE (released on SLASH’s own Dik Hayd International, and distributed through EMI Label Services) were written together by SLASH and Myles Kennedy as they spent the last two years on tour all over the world. SLASH and his band, including touring guitarist Frank Sidoris, launched a summer headlining tour of the U.S. and Canada on July 12 in Portland, OR. They’ll follow that up with another U.S. headlining tour starting September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrapping October 3 in Los Angeles, CA.

Ticket info is available at http://slashonline.com/tour/. See the tour dates below.

SLASH: featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators tour dates:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

w/Monster   Truck supporting:

 
       

Wed

7/25

Belleville,   ON

Empire   Square   Live

Thu

7/26

London,   ON

Harris   Park

Fri

7/27

Montreal,   QC

Olympia   Theater

Sun

7/29

Quebec   City, QC

Agora   de Quebec

Mon

7/30

Moncton,   New   Brunswick

Centre-Casino     Moncton

Tue

7/31

Halifax,   NS

Cunard   Events   Centre

Thu

8/2

Boston,   MA

House   of Blues

Fri

8/3

Montclair,   NJ

Wellmont Theatre

Sat

8/4

Huntington,   NY

The   Paramount

Tue

8/7

Dubuque,   IA

Diamond   Jo   Casino-Mississippi Moon Bar

Wed

8/8

St.   Louis, MO

The   Pageant

Fri

8/10

Sturgis,   SD

Buffalo   Chip   Campground

Fall  Headline Tour with Foxy Shazam:

 

Tue

9/4

San   Diego, CA

House   of Blues

Wed

9/5

Phoenix,   AZ

Celebrity     Theatre

Fri

9/7

Austin,   TX

Stubbs

Sat

9/8

Dallas,   TX

House   of Blues

Sun

9/9

Houston,   TX

House   of Blues

Tue

9/11

New   Orleans, LA

House   of Blues

Wed

9/12

Atlanta,   GA

Tabernacle

*Sun

9/16

Hampton   Beach,   NH

Hampton   Beach   Casino Ballroom

Tue

9/18

New   York, NY

Hammerstein     Ballroom

Wed

9/19

Cleveland,   OH

House   of Blues

Fri

9/21

Cincinnati,   OH

Bogart’s

Sat

9/22

Detroit,   MI

Fillmore

*Sun

9/23

Toronto,   ON

Sound   Academy

Tue

9/25

Indianapolis,     IN

Egyptian   Room

Fri

9/28

Chicago,   IL

Riviera   Theater

Sat

9/29

Springfield,   MO

O’Reilly   Family   Events Center

Tue

10/2

Oakland,   CA

Fox   Theater

Wed

10/3

Los   Angeles, CA

The   Wiltern

*Slash only

Wed, 08/08/2012 - 5:16 am

Dynamic. Electrifying. Compelling. These are just a few of the words that have been used to describe BIG GIGANTIC and their powerful live sets at some of the top U.S. festivals this summer.And now the Boulder, CO-based electronic act---saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken--is set to bring their breakthrough sound of DJ-based music with live instruments to over 45 cities throughout North America this fall. Kicking off September 15 in Port Chester, NY during the reopening of The Capitol Theatre and featuring a stop at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA on October 5, the “Uprising Tour” will hit such cities as Tempe, San Diego, Reno, Seattle, Portland, Boise, Tulsa, Little Rock, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Toronto, Baltimore, Richmond, Raleigh, New Orleans and Nashville among many others before wrapping December 1 in Athens, GA. Supporting BIG GIGANTIC will be GRiZ from October 3-November 4 with Adventure Club on select dates, Crizzly from November 5-17 and Ana Sia from November 21-December 1 unless otherwise noted. See below for full list of tour dates with more to be announced soon. “We are SO STOKED to rage with you on our upcoming fall tour—The UPRISING TOUR!!” says Lalli and Salken. “This time, we’re reaching far and wide, hitting a ton of dates all over the West Coast, Midwest, Northeast and the South. We’ll be hitting some new cities we’ve never been to, as well as some of our favorite stops along the way. Make sure to get the crew together and get your tickets cause we’re bringing the heat with new music, old music, crazy production and a raging dance party every night. We also have our good friends GRiZ, Crizzly and Ana Sia coming out supporting us. Check out this sick video of what we’ll be gettin’ into this fall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu90rz4M93M&feature=plcp. It’s gonna be an exciting fall season!!!”Chosen by Rolling Stone as one of the “10 Must-See Acts at Bonnaroo 2012,” BIG GIGANTIC has been making the rounds this summer on the U.S. festival circuit to rave reviews (see critical quotes below). Having already taken Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Hangout, Electric Forest, Camp Bisco, Governor’s Ball and All Good Music Festival by storm, the duo just performed twice this past weekend at Lollapalooza: Saturday night at a sold-out official aftershow at the Congress Theatre and Sunday night on Perry’s Stage at the festival, where they announced their headlining New Year’s Eve show taking place at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Other festival appearances still to come include Outside Lands this Sunday, August 12 (set time: 2:05-2:50pm on Twin Peaks stage), Austin City Limits, Summer Set and CounterPoint along with performances in early 2013 on both Holy Ship! and Jam Cruise, marking the first band to play both cruises.One of their biggest shows to come this year though will be taking place in their home state of Colorado when BIG GIGANTIC headline the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the first time ever Saturday, September 29 and transform the iconic venue into “Rowdytown.” The support acts for the show have finally been announced. Joining BIG GIGANTIC and over 9,000 fans will be Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Dillon Francis, GRiZ and Raw Russ. Special VIP and travel packages are currently available including an exclusive VIP viewing area, a limited edition signed poster and shuttles. For more information, go to www.biggigantic.net.Formed in 2008, the classically trained Lalli (who received a master’s degree in jazz at the Manhattan School of Music) and Salken interpret traditional DJ-based music with live instruments and have successfully created an innovative, distinct sound that’s all their own. Their transcendent live shows are a showcase of brilliant improvisation and a tightly-knit bond between Salken and Lalli, who breathlessly alternates between keys, sax and laptop. The duo leaves no genre off-limits as they channel everything from funk and dubstep to house and hip-hop. Their latest album, NOCTURNAL, released earlier this year via their own label Big Gigantic Records, is currently available as a free download on their website www.biggigantic.net. Featuring new original songs like “Nocturnal” and “Hopscotch,” the album has received over 175,000 downloads to date. BIG GIGANTIC has also recently released new free remixes of Savoy’s “We Are The Sun” and Adventure Club’s “Do I See Color.”

Thu, 08/09/2012 - 8:34 am

The world of deadmau5—the world-renowned electronic artist—is always fast and furious. He recently overhauled his studio in hisTorontohometown and following his full-scaleEuropean tour this past spring, he locked himself in and went on a creative spree to finish > album title goes here <, his new album due out September 25 (Ultra Music).Following his performance with the Foo Fighters at the Grammy Awards earlier this year showcasing his stellar remix of the group’s “Rope,” deadmau5 continues his collaborations in the rock world by enlisting the vocal talents of Gerard Way, lead singer of My Chemical Romance for his new single “Professional Griefers.” Out on August 14 on Ultra Music in North America, the single sits on the tougher end of deadmau5’s productions and already leading rock stations such as Los AngelesKROQ, Live 105 in San Francisco, KNDD in Seattle and SiriusXM’s Alt Nation have been lending early support.Fans first got to experience “Professional Griefers” as an unreleased instrumental track during deadmau5’s North American Meowingtons Hax tour last year, premiering the track at his critically acclaimed headlining performance at Lollapalooza.  Now “Professional Griefers”--which kicks off with stomping beats and heavily distorted guitar stabs, then builds tension with discordant synth strikes leading into the chorus--features vocals from one of the most distinctive voices in rock.  Look for its accompanying video, featuring both deadmau5 and Gerard Way and created by Dave Stewart’s Weapons of Mass Entertainment production company, to emerge this month (exact date TBA).All the tracks on > album title goes here < are deadmau5 original productions.  They include collaborations with “Animal Rights” co-producer Wolfgang Gartner (“Channel 42”); vocalists Imogen Heap (“Telemiscommunications”) and Chris James (“The Veldt,” the critically acclaimed track inspired by the Ray Bradbury short story); and legendary hip-hop outfit Cypress Hill (“Failbait”).   There are also new pieces like the Close Encounters of the Third Kind classic film-inspired “Closer,” the dance floor burner “There might be coffee” and electronica piece “Sleepless.”  Like “Fn Pig” and “October,” many of these tracks have been available on deadmau5’sSoundCloud as rough edits. For > album title goes here < they come together as finished songs in the format the way he intends them to be heardby his fans.The complete track listing for deadmau5’s > album title goes here < is:deadmau5 just headlined the VELD Music Festival in Toronto this past weekend.  His next North American major performance is confirmed for Saturday, September 22 in Las Vegas for the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

  1. Superliminal
  2. deadmau5 & Wolfgang Gartner - Channel 42
  3. The Veldt (featuring Chris James)
  4. Fn Pig 
  5. Professional Griefers (featuring Gerard Way)
  6. maths
  7. There might be coffee
  8. Take care of the proper paperwork
  9. Closer
  10. October
  11. Sleepless
  12. Failbait (featuring Cypress Hill)
  13. Telemiscommunications (featuring Imogen Heap)
Tue, 08/21/2012 - 1:51 pm

RIOT FEST–the music festival which celebrates rock, indie, punk and underground artists from every era--has announced the line-ups and venues for the after-parties for the Chicago festival (see full line-ups below). The official on-sale begins today, August 21 with a limited number of single-day tickets available. All after-parties are open to 3-day pass holders (subject to capacity). Go to: www.riotfest.org.This year’s after-parties continue a long-standing tradition unique to RIOT FEST.  "Our after-parties during Riot Fest are solely designed for fans,” explains Riot Fest founder Michael Petryshyn. “Whether it's NOFX bringing down the Congress Theater like they did a few years ago or Alkaline Trio playing a small room for their hometown Chicago fans, these afters are a big thank you to everyone who's been there since we started."2012 is a big year for the festival, which continues to grow and marks the eighth installment of RIOT FEST’s flagship event in Chicago, as well as new stops in Brooklyn, NY (Saturday, September 8 at Williamsburg Park) Toronto, ON (Sunday, September 9, Fort York at Garrison Common) and Dallas, TX (Saturday, September 22 at Gexa Energy Pavilion).  Also new for 2012: the music festival is expanding to a three-day event in Chicago and launching the festival outdoors in beautiful Humboldt Park on September 15-16. Michael Petryshyn explains the diversity and wide-appeal of RIOT FEST artists: “We handpick all of the artists from openers to headliners. Iggy and The Stooges, Elvis Costello, Rise Against, Descendents--each bill represents who we are.  Every band on here from Dropkick Murphys to A Day to Remember, all the way to The Jesus and Mary Chain and Gogol Bordello, represents a unique aspect of what Riot Fest was, is and will continue to be in the future.  It’s a key goal for us to attract fans of every generation, otherwise you risk being stagnant.” The three-day festival features artists well-known for their powerful live performances including: Rise Against, Iggy and the Stooges, Elvis Costello, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Coheed and Cambria, Alkaline Trio, The Jesus and Mary Chain The Gaslight Anthem, Andrew W.K. (full band), Minus The Bear, Frank Turner, A Day To Remember, Gogol Bordello, NOFX, Neon Trees, Dead Sara, Imagine Dragons, as well as new additions Cursive and Of Mice And Men, plus many more (see full lineups below).  Flanked by a handful of hip neighborhoods including Wicker Park and the Division Street corridor, Humboldt Park will feature three main music stages, thrilling rides, games, vendors and gourmet food trucks on the park grounds with stunning views of downtown Chicago.

Thu, 09/27/2012 - 10:58 am

The popular and critically acclaimed concert JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE (JBLZE)--which celebrates the life and music of JASON’s father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham--will return to the west coast starting October 5 in Napa Valley, CA and concluding October 16 in Sacramento, CA. In November, JBLZE will head to the east coast and select dates in Canada. Tickets for the JBLZE shows are now on sale; see www.jblze.com for ticket links and more information.

"This is a personal trip through my life with the music of Led Zeppelin,” explains JASON, "and how the music influenced me."  

JASON played with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones at Led Zeppelin's "final" show at London's O2 Arena in 2007. The O2 Arena show was heralded as the most powerful Led Zeppelin performance since the group’s original disbandment. The band received uniformly rave reviews the epic night will finally see a worldwide theatrical release titled Celebration Day in 1,500 screens in 40 territories beginning October 17. Tickets will be available starting September 13 via www.ledzeppelin.com.

“Performing my father’s songs at the Led Zeppelin 02 reunion concert in 2007 was an honor that I will forever remember as one of the most bittersweet, yet greatest nights of my life,” says JASON BONHAM. “I’m over the moon that the 02 concert will finally be available for all Zeppelin fans to enjoy. That special night was the original spark that ignited JBLZE.” 

BONHAM partnered with Annerin Productions--the critically acclaimed theatrical producers of "PFX-The Pink Floyd Experience" and "Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles"--to create a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE is a spectacular rock concert with the iconic blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll of Led Zeppelin, stunning atmospheric video and lighting effects, which highlight the unique history that JASON BONHAM shares–in commemoration of his father John Bonham–with the legendary rock n’ roll group Led Zeppelin. JASON and his band’s powerful live performance of over 20 iconic Led Zeppelin classics takes concert-goers through a mesmerizing visual and aural journey as giant backdrops display iconic art, and BONHAM’s own historical footage, photos and stories are set to stunning atmospheric effects.

The powerful JBLZE line-up--JASON BONHAM (drums), TONY CATANIA (guitar/theremin), STEPHEN LEBLANC (keyboards/lapsteel guitar) DORIAN HEARTSONG (bass) and JAMES DYLAN (vocals)--will make stops at such venues as San Francisco’s The Warfield (October 14), Sacramento’s Crest Theatre (October 16) and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre (October 11), among others. For the new line-up, see dates listed below with more coming soon.

JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE dates are as follows with more to be announced soon.

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

SHOWTIMES

U.S. TOUR

     

Fri

5-Oct-12

 Napa Valley, CA

The Uptown Theatre

8:00 PM

Sat

6-Oct-12

 Reno, NV

Silver Legacy

8:00 PM

Thurs

11-Oct-12

 Los Angeles, CA

Greek Theater

8:00 PM

Fri

12-Oct-12

 Las Vegas, NV

Aliante Casino

8:00 PM

Sat

13-Oct-12

 Indio, CA

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

8:00 PM

Sun

14-Oct-12

 San Francisco, CA

The Warfield

8:00 PM

Tues

16-Oct-12

 Sacramento, CA

Crest Theatre

8:00 PM

Fri

9-Nov-12

 Westbury, NY

Theatre at Westbury

8:00 PM

Sat

10-Nov-12

 Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

TBA

Sun

11-Nov-12

 York, PA

Capitol Theatre

7:30 PM

Mon

12-Nov-12

 Niagara Falls, NY

Rapids Theatre

TBA

Wed

14-Nov-12

 Port Chester, NY

Capitol Theatre

TBA

Thurs

15-Nov-12

 Montclair, NJ

The Wellmont Theatre

TBA

Fri

16-Nov-12

 Wilmington, DE

Grand Opera House

8:00 PM

Sat

17-Nov-12

 Munhall, PA

Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead

7:30 PM

Mon

19-Nov-12

 Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Music Theatre

TBA

Thurs

20-Dec-12

 Milwaukee, WI

Pabst Theater

8:00 PM

 

Thu, 10/11/2012 - 12:12 pm

deadmau5's fourth studio album, > album title goes here < (Ultra Music), made a stellar debut yesterday (October 3) on Billboard charts across the board coming in at #6 on the Top 200,  #1 on the Dance/Electronic Album chart, #2 on the Independent album chart and #5 on the Digital Albums chart.  This marks his highest charting album ever, topping the debut of his 2010 album 4x4=12 which entered the Top 200 at #47.The album, released September 25, also made its debut at #1 on iTunes Dance chart and at #4 on iTunes Overall Album chart.  It features singles “Professional Griefers” with Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance and “The Veldt,” a hypnotic homage to Ray Bradbury featuring vocalist Chris James.  There’s also “Take care of the proper paperwork,” a gritty guitar track into a haunting dance movement, and “Failbait,” which yields cybernetic rap with Cypress Hill terminating their verses on sight. Everything culminates on the ethereal bliss of “Telecommunications,” a collaboration with one of the world's most intriguing voices Imogen Heap.The top selling individual track from > album title goes here < is deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner’s “Channel 42,” which Billboard’s Digital Songs chart lists at #117 in the Top 200 with over 14,500 units sold.  The Hot Digital Tracks chart also lists three tracks—Channel 42,” “Superliminal” and “There might be coffee”--from the album.Critical accolades have greeted the album release. “Outspoken EDM iconoclast continues to march to his own pulsing beat. He builds bridges to rock and rap with name guests,” wrote Brian Mansfield of USA Today (9/25/12), “while drawing from science-fiction past with tracks inspired by Ray Bradbury and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Adds Lauren Lipsay of Elektrodaily (9/25/12), “The tracks are impeccably produced and detailed, the kind of music that always leaves something to discover on future listens. What’s more, > album title goes here < offers the experience every deadmau5 fan craves: a guided tour through his complex, brilliant mind.”  Says Megan Farokhmanesh, Paste Magazine (9/26/12) “> album title goes here < is nothing short of infectious. With one taste you’ll crave more, until every song is frantically thumping through your head at all hours of the night. Armed with a collection of adrenaline-pumping beats and diverse vocal appearances, it’s a musical force that continues to establish Zimmerman’s place among the house music greats.”Meanwhile, as something extra special for his fans, deadmau5 created a limited run of a lenticular album cover for > album title goes here <.   Only 150,000 pieces, featuring the face of deadmau5’s famed cat Professor Meowingtons PhD in a 3D placement inside his trademark mau5head, have been made.  The lenticular technology used mostly with novelty items is created by lenticular lenses producing a printed image with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles.The track listing for deadmau5’s > album title goes here < is:01. Superliminal02. Channel 42 (deadmau5 + Wolfgang Gartner)03. The Veldt (feat. Chris James) [8 minute edit]04. Fn Pig05. Professional Griefers (feat. Gerard Way)06. Maths07. There might be coffee08. Take care of the proper paperwork09. Closer10. October11. Sleepless12. Failbait (feat. Cypress Hill)13. Telemiscommunications (deadmau5 + Imogen Heap)

Fri, 10/12/2012 - 8:14 am

Beginning with two sold-out shows in Newfoundland on September 7 & 8th to the closing night in Victoria, BC on September 29th, JOHN FOGERTY rocked his way through Canada night after night, solidifying his stature as a rock and roll icon and songwriter extraordinaire.  Over the course of 16 sold-out shows, Canadian fans were treated to unforgettable nights of music as the groundbreaking singer, songwriter and guitarist performed to capacity crowds with his “phenomenal vocals and killer guitar riffs” (Edmonton Journal) plus a special production created just for these shows. See more critical quotes below.FOGERTY, one of rock’s most important artists and a national treasure who’s sold over 100 million records, is now back in the studio finishing his much-anticipated album  Wrote a Song for Everyone. It’s a celebration of his revered songbook (classics and deep tracks) and some brand new songs to be released on Vanguard Records, his first for the label, in early 2013. It will feature collaborations with Foo Fighters, Bob Seger, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, My Morning Jacket, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Dawes and more.  Visit www.johnfogerty.com for updates.

Mon, 10/15/2012 - 12:04 pm

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL has now confirmed it will hold the 15th annual edition of its gargantuan event over two three-day weekends March 15, 16 & 17 and March 22, 23 and 24, 2013 in Miami, FL.   This marks the first time ever for a major electronic dance music (EDM) festival to do so anywhere.

Having teased the world with a provocative countdown clock on its YouTube channel just days ago, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL has today, October 15, shocked fans by revealing this extraordinary news right at the end of an exclusive video on UMF TV, titled “RELIVE THE ULTRA 2012 EXPERIENCE.” 

The video, created and directed by Final Kid’s Charly Friedrichs–director of the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL experience film “CAN U FEEL IT”“RELIVE THE ULTRA 2012 EXPERIENCE”--showcases 14 minutes of the very finest moments from this past year’s event and exclusively previews the double-delight that’s in store for March 2013.  View it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUSRh3xltHM&feature=player_embedded.

Following a long weekend of speculation after the world’s premier electronic music festival launched a LIVE countdown movie on its UMFTV channel on Friday, October 12, fans can now plan ahead for what will be two truly historic weekends in the festival’s history.

Shrouded in secrecy for months, the team behind ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL--which last year drew over 165,000 fans—is excited to unveil this news.  Russell Faibisch, Co-Founder, President and CEO of the 15-year-old event says, "After an extremely successful 2012 edition of ULTRA in Miami, and the continuous overwhelming demand by disappointed fans that were unable to attend because of the early sell-out, we've decided to do what ULTRA has always consistently done throughout the years--pioneer and push the EDM movement forward.  So we are adding a second weekend of ULTRA. This is a unique concept from anything ever done before in our space, as it will be two weekends...two unique experiences. There are A LOT of incredible plans and surprises lined up for everyone attending our 15th Year Anniversary!"

Adam Russakoff, Executive Producer, Talent Buyer and Director of Business Affairs, adds,   "Being the first-ever EDM leaning festival to go two weekends just supports our position as being the preeminent forward-thinking brand in electronica.  Although we are already known as having the best and most relevant talent at our events, two weekends allows us to present even more and create two separate and distinct highly unique experiences for our attendees, let alone the impact this will have on the economy in terms of jobs and other ancillary industries like hotels and transportation."

Following a recent study commissioned by ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL and carried out by the Washington Economics Group, which revealed the extent to which the festival boosts the city’s yearly economy, news of the double header weekend won’t solely be music to the ears of electronica fans. In fact, in 2012 alone, the three-day event injected upward of $40 million directly into the Miami-Dale economy ($79 million if factoring in indirect and induced spending). With over 60% of visitors hailing from outside Miami-Dade, the local fiscal benefits that this news brings will be unprecedented.

Tickets for both weekends go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, October 17, exclusively from www.ULTRAmusicfestival.com.

Tue, 10/30/2012 - 7:45 pm

The ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST is excited to announce a new 2-CD set released via iTunes and UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES Tuesday, October 30UNDERSTANDING AMERICA is one of only three compilation albums produced and titled by FZ himself.  (Ironically, MOTHERMANIA is another and is also on schedule for October 30.)  The project comprises by less than a quarter titles available in current release, other prior versions and many items including the title, “Porn Wars Deluxe,” a 25-minute work, unique to this Release.

A message from the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen (Frank Zappa’s proximate Laurel Canyon studio) proclaims:  “This work is about love, peace, justice and the American way. It’s about compassion and responsibility. It’s about ethics and honor. It’s about time and it is about money. And bogus pomp and circumstance. Predictions and politics. It is the low-down on high altitudes. Check out the menu for yourself and you will see that the main ingredients, each in their own persuasion and marinating well into the next century, have been carefully skewered and roasted to the peak of perfection by the Master chef, author of one of the all time great cook books, Understanding America. Oh, and finally, it is about Music. Put some in your cauldron and please, don’t forget to vote!”

“From the uniquely specialized repertoire of an artist who never failed to understand that he was working for a highly specialized audience, this is for you.” 

The track listing for UNDERSTANDING AMERICA is:

DISC 1

1.         Hungry Freaks, Daddy           
2.         Plastic People                           
3.         Mom & Dad                               
4.         It Can't Happen Here                             
5.         Who Are The Brain Police?                  
6.         Who Needs The Peace Corps?                          
7.         Brown Shoes Don't Make It                
8.         Concentration Moon                             
9.         Trouble Every Day                  
10.       You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here
11.       We're Turning Again                              
12.       Road Ladies                                
13.       What Kind Of Girl Do You Think We Are        
14.       Camarillo Brillo                         
15.       Find Her Finer                           
16.       Dinah-Moe Humm                 
17.       Disco Boy                    
18.       200 Years Old              

 DISC 2

1.         I'm The Slime            
2.         Be In My Video                        
3.         I Don't Even Care    
4.         Can't Afford No Shoes          
5.         Heavenly Bank Account       
6.         Cocaine Decisions   
7.         Dumb All Over          
8.         Promiscuous              
9.         Thing-Fish Intro       
10.       The Central Scrutinizer         
11.       Porn Wars Deluxe   
12.       Tinseltown Rebellion             
13.       Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk

Tue, 11/13/2012 - 5:12 am

Michael Pietsch, publisher of Little, Brown and Company, announced today that Little, Brown has acquired rock and roll legend John Fogerty’s memoir for publication in 2014.In his long-awaited memoir, John Fogerty—one of rock’s most important artists and a national treasure who’s sold over 100 million albums—will recount his remarkable life. Fogerty’s private and professional journey is one of the great sagas in American music, and his book will interweave the facts of his life with the music that emerged from his personal joys and battles. This includes his time as the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for one of the most beloved and successful rock bands of all time, Creedence Clearwater Revival. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Fogerty wrote hit after hit, including “Proud Mary,” ”Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Down on the Corner,” ”Who’ll Stop the Rain,” “Fortunate Son,” “Up Around the Bend,” “Run Through the Jungle,” “Long as I Can See the Light,” “Born on the Bayou,” and so on—distinctly American songs that coalesced the strong emotions running through a nation at war in Vietnam. His solo career includes the album Centerfield, as well as Grammy Award–winning records and award-winning tours. John Fogerty sits beside a handful of musical songwriting legends. He was a hit maker, and he is one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.Fogerty will write about the pressures of sudden fame, his tumultuous relationships with his bandmates—including his brother, Tom—and his long and costly battle for creative freedom from his record label, a battle that was taken all the way to the Supreme Court. Crushed by how the record label victimized him, he was forced to walk away from it all while they were the number one band in the world. “I want to tell the story of how I fought—hard—to maintain my artistic integrity in the face of opposing forces.” He will also discuss his inspirations, including meeting his wife, Julie, and eventually building a family with her, which brought him back to music. He will also look forward to where his journey will take him next, including his forthcoming album Wrote a Song for Everyone, due in 2013, and upcoming collaborations with the Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, and Dawes.John Fogerty said, “The kid from El Cerrito wanted to be the best musician in the world—my promise to myself. I accomplished that goal against all odds, only to have it fall apart on top of me. The songs and the music stopped; you didn’t hear from John Fogerty for years. All of this took its toll on me. I couldn’t write a song, sing a song. And it was so hard on me, all of the lawsuits and betrayals. I was personally fading away. My story will share the ups and downs and how it all affected me. The road back was a bumpy one, and I knew that it would take years to come out of it, but I did. Happily, I did, with my dear wife, Julie, by my side.“I have come to a place where I can look back and reflect on those stories and share what really happened. I am the guy who lived it, and you will hear me tell the story for the first time.”Michael Pietsch said, “John Fogerty’s musical originality and determination have nourished us all for years. It is an honor to work with him to bring the full story of his music and his life to his millions of admirers at last. I can’t wait.”Little, Brown acquired world rights from Laura Nolan at Paradigm Agency. The audiobook will be read by John Fogerty and published simultaneously by Hachette Audio. The book will be edited by Little, Brown executive editor John Parsley.

Tue, 11/13/2012 - 7:17 am

For the international juggernaut known as SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, it will end where it all began.  The trio will wrap their final One Last Tour at both weekends of the 15th annual ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, set for March 15, 16 and 17 and March 22, 23 and 24, 2013 at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL.  They will bookend the festival with sets on the opening and closing nights on Friday, March 15 and Sunday, March 24, respectively.  This marks a significant milestone in their incredible career together as ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL was where Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso made their SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA North American debut in March 2010.''Ultra was the first place we really built a show for a main stage,” says SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA.   “We filmed the whole thing and we played ‘ONE’ for the first time on that stage.  It was a moment we would never forget and became the closing scene in our film, ‘Take One.’  The energy of the crowd was unbelievable and the fact that it's part of Miami Music Week where so much new music is born made it even more special.  It just felt right that we finished where so much was started and we're honored to open and close the festival.''This final stop of SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA’s One Last Tour will be highly emotional as the group bids farewell to their followers across the world and promises to create unrivalled memories for fans and them alike.  After exploding on to the North American scene in 2010 at ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL with a main stage performance, the Swedes followed up their huge genre-defining club track “One” with the worldwide platinum-selling single “Miami 2 Ibiza” featuring Tinie Tempah, their first single to hit #1 on the Billboard club chart. Both tracks appeared on their 2010 compilation album Until One, which is still in the U.K. top 50 chart nearly two years after its release.  The boys followed this with their second Billboard club chart topper and Grammy-nominated “Save The World” last summer, also a huge hit around the globe. They ended 2011 playing to 20,000 people at New York’s Madison Square Garden which sold out in a staggering nine minutes. This year has seen the release of the incendiary “Greyhound” and “Antidote” (a collaboration with Knife Party that reached #3 on the Billboard club chart) and in October SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA released their latest compilation album Until Now on Astralwerks.  It rose to #4 on the iTunes album chart and debuted at #14 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest chart position and highest first week sales for a DJ-mixed album ever. The album debuted at #1 in the U.K. and top 10 in seven other countries.  Until Now features the Swede’s third #1 Billboard club chart topper “Don’t You Worry Child” featuring John Martin, which is currently storming up the Top 40 charts.  It recently hit #1 in the U.K., beating Adele’s “Skyfall.” Limited tickets still remain for both weekends of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, exclusively at www.ULTRAmusicfestival.com.About ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL: As the world’s most famous outdoor electronic music festival, ULTRA has won “Best Music Event” by the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) six consecutive years, from 2005 to 2011, “Best International Dance Music Festival” by the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2008 and “Best Festival” by the Village Voice Media New Times consecutively five years running from 2005 through 2009.  Originally created as a pure EDM (electronic dance music) festival in 1999, ULTRA has grown through the years to present not only the genre’s hottest, biggest and best headline artists (The Prodigy, Swedish House Mafia, The Chemical Brothers, Tiësto, David Guetta, deadmau5, Underworld, Kraftwerk, Armin van Buuren, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Justice, Carl Cox and Avicii to name a few), but also crossover headline bands that incorporate EDM elements in their music and have a history or new beginning in the EDM community and culture (The Cure, The Killers, New Order, Duran Duran, The Black Eyed Peas, Erasure, M83, Santigold, The Ting Tings, Cut Copy, Empire of the Sun and Bloc Party). In 2012, global pop icon Madonna appeared as a special surprise guest—the festival’s gift to their fans—to introduce the main stage final headlining artist AVICII, joining him behind the decks to premiere his UMF remix of her new single “Girl Gone Wild.”  The year also was the subject of CAN U FEEL IT, a major documentary feature about the festival which was shown in over 500 theatres nation-wide.  Together with its signature, cutting-edge productions, ULTRA is unrivalled by consistently presenting the world’s greatest, most diverse EDM line-ups year after year. In 2013, as it enters its 15th year in existence, it will become the first major EDM festival in the world to expand to two weekends with dates set for March 15, 16 and 17 and March 22, 23 and 24.A global brand, ULTRA takes place in Miami, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ibiza and Korea.

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 6:04 am

BIG GIGANTIC shows no signs of slowing down in 2013.  As the electronic duo wrap their current “Uprising Tour” this weekend with a sold-out show in Athens, GA, saxophonist/producer DOMINIC LALLI and drummer JEREMY SALKEN have just announced the dates for their 2013 headlining winter tour. The 24-date outing kicks off January 29 in Birmingham, AL and will take them throughout the south and east coast to such cities as Atlanta, Louisville, Columbus, Albany and Boston before playing New York City on February 16 at Terminal 5. Next, they’ll stop in New Haven, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Memphis, Austin, Houston and Dallas before concluding March 3 in Oklahoma City. Tickets go on sale today Friday, November 30. See below for full tour dates.

The Boulder, CO-based electronic act had quite a year in 2012. Their latest album NOCTURNAL was released in January via their own label Big Gigantic Records as a free download on their website and has already received over 250,000 downloads to date. LALLI and SALKEN then took on the U.S. festival circuit performing to rave reviews at such top festivals like Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Ultra Music Festival, Wakarusa, Hangout, Electric Forest, Camp Bisco, Governor’s Ball, Austin City Limits and Bonnaroo, where they were chosen as one of the “10 Must-See Acts” by Rolling Stone. As SPIN noted in their July/August issue, BIG GIGANTIC ranked among the Top 20 artists with the most festival appearances during the summer season. Their current “Uprising Tour” kicked off with a sold-out show dubbed “Rowdytown” at Red Rocks Amphitheatre September 29, marking their first headlining spot at their famed hometown venue. Justin Olsen from NITEGUIDE MAGAZINE best described their October 5 show at the House of Blues West Hollywood noting, “If there’s one word to describe a Big Gigantic show, it’s ‘Rowdy.’ Multi-tasking between playing drums, saxophone and DJing samples, Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken provide an EDM experience that’s unique and trendsetting in current times” (November). The 45-date tour has featured over 2/3 of sold-out shows and continues to receive critical acclaim with the press (see below).  Following the tour, BIG GIGANTIC will end the year with a handful of big shows including performances at “BassLights” with Bassnectar and Pretty Lights December 28 in Hampton, VA and the SnowGlobe Music Festival in Lake Tahoe on December 29. They’ll then ring in 2013 for the second year in a row in Chicago performing at the Aragon Ballroom on New Year’s Eve with support from GRiZ and Manic Focus, followed by performances in early January on both HOLY SHIP!! and Jam Cruise, marking the first band to ever play both cruises.

BIG GIGANTIC’s current tour dates are as follows:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

“Uprising Tour” w/ Ana Sia supporting

 

Fri

11/30

Chattanooga, TN

Track 29

Sat

12/1

Athens, GA

Georgia Theatre

BassLights

   

Fri

12/28

Hampton, VA

Hampton Coliseum

SnowGlobe Music Festival

 

Sat

12/29

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe Community College Campus

New Year’s Eve

   

Mon

12/31

Chicago, IL

Aragon Ballroom

Holy Ship!

   

Jan 4-7, 2013

Caribbean Sea

Holy Ship!

Jam Cruise 11

   

Jan 7-12, 2013

Caribbean Sea

Jam Cruise

2013 Headlining Dates

 

Tue

1/29

Birmingham, AL

WorkPlay Soundstage

Wed

1/30

Charleston, SC

Music Farm

Fri

2/1

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

Sat

2/2

Asheville, NC

Orange Peel

Tue

2/5

Louisville, KY

Headliners Music Hall

Wed

2/6

Columbus, OH

Newport Music Hall

Thu

2/7

Madison, WI

Orpheum Theatre

Fri

2/8

Grand Rapids, MI

Orbit Room

Sat

2/9

Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Music Theatre

Tue

2/12

Albany, NY

Upstate Music Hall

Wed

2/13

Burlington, VT

Higher Ground Music Hall

Thu

2/14

Portland, ME

State Theatre

Fri

2/15

Boston, MA

House of Blues

Sat

2/16

New York, NY

Terminal 5

Sun

2/17

Rochester, NY

Water Street Music Hall

Wed

2/20

New Haven, CT

Toad’s Place

Thu

2/21

Washington, DC

The Fillmore

Fri

2/22

Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

Sun

2/24

Morgantown, WV

Metropolitan Theatre

Tue

2/26

Memphis, TN

Minglewood Hall

Thu

2/28

Austin, TX

Stubb’s

Fri

3/1

Houston, TX

House of Blues

Sat

3/2

Dallas, TX

House of Blues

Sun

3/3

Oklahoma City, OK

Farmers Public Market

 

Tue, 12/18/2012 - 2:56 pm

For fans who have ever dreamed of being in the music business or running their own record company—here’s their chance. The ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST and ZAPPA RECORDS are offering up the unprecedented opportunity for Zappa fans to license their very own copies of ROXY BY PROXY by FRANK ZAPPA with The Mothers of Invention.For a $1000 licensing fee, fans can own a master duplication copy of ROXY BY PROXY (All Roxy No Elsewhere):  76 minutes of never-before-released Frank Zappa master recordings from the Roxy performances of December 9 & 10, 1973 including “Inca Roads,” “Penguin in Bondage,” “T’Mershi Duween,” “Dog/Meat,” “RDNZL,” “Cheepnis & Dupree’s Paradise,” “King Kong,” “Chunga’s Revenge” and more.  They will also be provided with liner notes and packaging artwork so they can duplicate the CDs to sell at any price they choose, with a $1.20 per CD mechanical royalty to be paid back to Zappa Records.  The opportunity is valid now through December 28.Interested fans/participants can sell as many copies of the album as they’d like at the retail level, as official licensed distributors for the Zappa Family Trust.  They can also give CDs away as gifts.  All the details can be found here.Proceeds from this unprecedented opportunity are being used to complete the long-awaited film The Roxy Performances--recorded December 10, 11 and 12, 1973 in Los Angeles and released in part on 1974’s Roxy & Elsewhere CD--for eventual theatrical release and on DVD.  According to the ZFT, “You are the ones who want it and you are the ones we need to help us make it happen! This is also a big Thank You to all the fans that are ready willing and able to participate in the ultimate adventure of distributing this record.  We are grateful–and we are hopeful that you will show us how to do it better than it has ever been done before.”  Frank Zappa, American composer, fl. 1940 - 1993.

Fri, 12/21/2012 - 11:30 am

The ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST honors the American Composer’s “Signature Guitar Compositions” on iTunes.  Released on this year’s anniversary of FZ’s death (December 4), FRANK ZAPPA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA--A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE features the classic recordings of “Watermelon In Easter Hay,” “Black Napkins” and ”Zoot Allures,” as well as the earliest versions from the Vault at the time of the original CD release in 1996 (still available from Barfko-Swill).  It was one final wish of the Composer that these not be performed by anyone else; Dweezil Zappa is the sole exception with respect to the latter two works.This marks the first time the Zappa Family Trust has announced the significance of this Compilation.  In the liner notes for the digital release of FRANK ZAPPA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA--A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE, Gail Zappa explains how this project came to be:  “Many people have asked why FZ’s gravesite remains unmarked.  How is it possible that a mere stone, a stele, a tablet, a monolithic memorial marker could possibly serve proper notice of the existence of this man.  This Human who is no longer Being.  This is his mark. These 3 Guitar Songs.  They are forever fixed in the now of the anytime you want to hear them.  HERE.”Each whole download of FZ Plays the Music of FZ comes with a complimentary personal Imperial Moustache Kit--with warnings to suit and appropriate instructions for both ladies (“Congratulations! You look nothing like FZ, except for the moustache”) and gentlemen (“Tweezers are the only utensil in strict compliance with the Moustache Ordinance 12.21.40 which states that, among other things, anyone who wishes to mimic the appearance of Frank Zappa must remove moustachial hairs in the most painful method possible”).All of these original recordings were produced by Frank Zappa and the compilation was produced by Dweezil Zappa.Frank Zappa, American Composer, fl. 1940 - 1993.

Wed, 12/26/2012 - 10:10 am

THE BLACK CROWES will return to the road in 2013 with their “Lay Down With Number 13” world tour. The first leg will encompass dates in the U.K. March 24-30 and the U.S. April 2- May 4. Tickets for this first leg go on sale Friday, January 11 at 10:13 AM LOCAL TIME and ticket link information will be available on Tuesday, January 1 here. Additional dates will be announced soon.

The iconic and influential band has also announced the March 19 vinyl release of the live WISER FOR THE TIME (Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records).  Its mammoth eight sides on four vinyl albums will contain 26 songs--15 acoustic and 11 electric--from the band’s five-night, sold-out NYC performances in the fall of 2010.   These never-released-before versions will also be available as a double album digital download.

Chris Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Rich Robinson (guitar, vocals), Steve Gorman (drums), Sven Pipien (bass) and Adam MacDougall (keyboardist) of THE BLACK CROWES “are thrilled to announce the addition of our good friend Jackie Greene” on guitar and vocals.

All this news was finally revealed by the band yesterday on Christmas Day after they began to tease it with a 13-day countdown of “Merry Crowesmas” on December 13. That’s when their website homepage began to change and evolve daily for the first time in two years.

As a Christmas gift to their fans, the band is offering via their website a free mobile web app. It includes a free download of the acoustic version of “Under a Mountain” (the Three Snakes and One Charm song which contains the lyrics “Lay down with number 13”) performed live in NYC in 2010. This offering is exclusive and not included on WISER FOR THE TIME.

The first leg of the “Lay Down With Number 13” tour begins March 24 in Manchester in the U.K. and will run through  May 4 in New Orleans.  Highlights of the itinerary include two-night stands in London (The Forum), Port Chester, New York (at the recently reopened historic venue the Capitol Theatre), New York City (Terminal 5), Chicago (The Vic), Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club) and Nashville (Ryman Auditorium) and a special late-night performance at The Historic Mahalia Jackson Theatre in the French Quarter following the Jazz Fest. Stay tuned for a VIP ticketing announcement. 

Here are the dates of the first leg of the “Lay Down With Number 13” tour:

Date

City/State

Venue

Sun-24-Mar

Manchester, UK

*Manchester Academy

Mon-25-Mar

Birmingham, UK

*o2 Academy

Wed-27-Mar

Glasgow, UK

*o2 Academy

Fri-29-Mar

London, UK

*The HMV Forum

Sat-30-Mar

London, UK

*The HMV Forum

Tue-Apr-02

Port Chester, NY

The Capitol Theatre

Wed-Apr-03

Port Chester, NY

The Capitol Theatre

Fri-Apr-05

New York, NY

Terminal 5

Sat-Apr-06

New York, NY

Terminal 5

Mon-Apr-08

Washington, DC

9:30 Club

Tue-Apr-09

Washington, DC

9:30 Club

Thu-Apr-11

Boston, MA

House of Blues

Fri-Apr-12

Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

Sun-Apr-14

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore Detroit

Tue-Apr-16

Chicago, IL

The Vic

Wed-Apr-17

Chicago, IL

The Vic

Fri-Apr-19

St. Louis, MO

The Pageant

Sat-Apr-20

Nashville, TN

Ryman Auditorium

Sun-Apr-21

Nashville, TN

Ryman Auditorium

Tue-Apr-23

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

Thu-Apr-25

Dallas, TX

House of Blues

Sat-Apr-27

Austin, TX

Stubb's Waller Creek   Amphitheater

Sun-Apr-28

Houston, TX

House of Blues

Tue-Apr-30

St. Petersburg, FL

The Mahaffey

Wed-May-01

Lake Buena Vista, FL

House of Blues

Sat-May-04

New Orleans, LA

Mahalia Jackson   Theater for the Performing Arts

*Limited pre-sale   available to registered O2 customers 48 hours prior to on-sale.

 

Tue, 01/08/2013 - 2:12 pm

For THE BLACK CROWES, it's always been about musical exploration, and on their “Lay Down With Number 13” world tour in 2013, for which tickets go on sale January 11 at 10:13 AM LOCAL TIME, they'll keep their shows as fresh as ever. The iconic and influential band will reach deep inside their songbook and extensive catalog, performing greatly varied set lists.  Ticket link information is now available at www.blackcrowes.com.  The tour’s first leg will encompass dates in the U.K. March 24-30 and the U.S. April 2-May 4.

For their two-night engagement at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium April 20 and 21, the band--Chris Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Rich Robinson (guitar, vocals), Steve Gorman (drums), Sven Pipien (bass), Adam MacDougall and new member Jackie Greene (guitar, vocals)--have announced that the second night (April 21) will mark the tour’s only acoustic show, featuring special guests performing with the band.

“The Black Crowes road has come calling again for us,” says Chris Robinson, “Our music is a living, breathing thing, and we go where ever it takes us.  In a world of rock and roll tourists, we look forward to seeing our friends and loyal travelers who will join us and be a part of the shows. The musical horizon beckons.”

For the first time since the band’s 1990 multi-platinum debut album Shake Your  Money Maker, THE BLACK CROWES are offering their fans a limited number of VIP packages which include a Meet & Greet Photo opportunity, poster signed by the band, collectible laminate, merchandise vouchers and early entrance in the venue.  Check out www.blackcrowes.com for more details. 

A week before the tour’s launch, the band will release on March 19 the live WISER FOR THE TIME (Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records).  Its mammoth eight sides on four vinyl albums will contain 26 songs--15 acoustic and 11 electric--from the band’s five-night, sold-out NYC performances in the fall of 2010.   These never-released-before versions will also be available as a double album digital download.

As a Christmas gift to their fans, the band has offered via their website a free mobile web app. It includes a free download of the acoustic version of “Under a Mountain” (the Three Snakes and One Charm song which contains the lyrics “Lay down with number 13”) performed live in NYC in 2010. This offering is exclusive and not included on WISER FOR THE TIME.

The first leg of the “Lay Down With Number 13” tour begins March 24 in Manchester in the U.K. and will run through  May 4 in New Orleans.  Highlights of the itinerary include two-night stands in London (The Forum), Port Chester, New York (at the recently reopened historic venue the Capitol Theatre), New York City (Terminal 5), Chicago (The Vic), Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club) and Nashville (Ryman Auditorium) and a special late-night performance at The Historic Mahalia Jackson Theatre in the French Quarter following Jazz Fest.

Here are the dates of the first leg of the “Lay Down With Number 13” tour:

Date

City/State

Venue

Sun-24-Mar

Manchester, UK

*Manchester Academy

Mon-25-Mar

Birmingham, UK

*o2 Academy

Wed-27-Mar

Glasgow, UK

*o2 Academy

Fri-29-Mar

London, UK

*The HMV Forum

Sat-30-Mar

London, UK

*The HMV Forum

Tue-Apr-02

Port Chester, NY

The Capitol Theatre

Wed-Apr-03

Port Chester, NY

The Capitol Theatre

Fri-Apr-05

New York, NY

Terminal 5

Sat-Apr-06

New York, NY

Terminal 5

Mon-Apr-08

Washington, DC

9:30 Club

Tue-Apr-09

Washington, DC

9:30 Club

Thu-Apr-11

Boston, MA

House of Blues

Fri-Apr-12

Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

Sun-Apr-14

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore Detroit

Tue-Apr-16

Chicago, IL

The Vic

Wed-Apr-17

Chicago, IL

The Vic

Fri-Apr-19

St. Louis, MO

The Pageant

Sat-Apr-20

Nashville, TN

Ryman Auditorium

Sun-Apr-21

Nashville, TN

Ryman Auditorium

(Acoustic performance w/ Special Guests)

Tue-Apr-23

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

Thu-Apr-25

Dallas, TX

House of Blues

Sat-Apr-27

Austin, TX

Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater

Sun-Apr-28

Houston, TX

House of Blues

Tue-Apr-30

St. Petersburg, FL

The Mahaffey

Wed-May-01

Lake Buena Vista, FL

House of Blues

Sat-May-04

New Orleans, LA

Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing   Arts

*Limited pre-sale   available to registered O2 customers 48 hours prior to on-sale.

 

Tue, 01/15/2013 - 1:24 pm

Instrumentalists turned seasoned producers Gray Smith, Ben Eberdt and live drummer Michael Kelly—collectively known as the live electronic outfit SAVOY—are renowned for taking elements from almost every sub-genre of electronic music and mashing them together to create a truly unique sound that leaves fans worldwide in one sweaty mess at the end of their energetic performances. SAVOY now take that same force into the studio with their PERSONAL LEGEND EP, out today (January 15) as a free download via the band’s online channels. Download the EP here: http://bit.ly/Personal_Legend_EP

PERSONAL LEGEND takes the Brooklyn, NY-based band to new heights with four tracks of rawness, heavy beats and live instrumentation rarely seen in today’s electronic world. PERSONAL LEGEND opens with “The Bridge,” followed by “AfterShock” featuring fellow Coloradoan live electronic band Big Gigantic. “Kidz” takes listeners on a dark, dubstep-influenced trek, while “Hard To Say” closes out the EP.

In support of PERSONAL LEGEND—the follow-up to their debut EP SupertrailSAVOY are kicking off the SAVOY Live with Lasers 2013 U.S. Tour January 16 in Washington, D.C. The tour will take SAVOY across major clubs and venues throughout the U.S. with a run of several Colorado shows, including a special hometown performance in Boulder, CO at the Boulder Theater for a grand finale. The SAVOY Live with Lasers Tour will feature an impressive five-light laser show created by award winner Eliav Kadosh of Lightwave International, who won the first-ever “Best Laser Jockey” competition at the International Laser Display Association Awards 2012.

In 2012, SAVOY put themselves on the map playing critically acclaimed sets at premier electronic festivals like Lollapalooza, Electric Daisy Carnival and Made In America alongside countless shows at live venues and clubs throughout the U.S., including a headlining performance this September at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver. Their track “DIY” was also featured in a national GoPro commercial which can be viewed at: http://youtu.be/GyLIZi8W47o.  

Their live concert, with a laser show that looks like the Moonraker from James Bond films, matched with SAVOY’s original productions and remixes solidifies the fact that these three are the purveyors of one of the best parties around.

In honor of their upcoming 20+ date SAVOY Live with Lasers Tour, the trio picks their Top 5 laser moments on and off screen:

1.    Sharks with freakin’ laser beams on their heads from Austin Powers
2.    Laser attack on the White House in Independence Day
3.    Moonraker
4.    Laser tag birthday parties in 8th grade
5.    Tom Cruise dipping through a security  labyrinth of lasers from Mission: Impossible

Dates for the SAVOY Live with Lasers Tour are as follows:

DATE   CITY VENUE
Wed 1/16  Washington, D.C. U Street Music Hall 
Thu 1/17  Philadelphia, PA The Blockley 
Fri 1/18  Boston, MA Middle East 
Sat 1/19  New York City Bowery Ballroom 
Thu 1/24  Atlanta, GA Masquerade 
Fri 1/25  Knoxville, TN NV Nightclub 
Sat 1/26  Nashville, TN Music Marathon Works 
Mon 1/28  Bloomington, IN Bluebird Theatre 
Wed 1/30  Pontiac, MI Crofoot 
Thu 1/31  Madison, WI Majestic Theatre 
Fri 2/1  Chicago, IL The Mid 
Tue 2/5  Iowa City, IA Blue Moose 
Wed 2/6  Lawrence, KS Granada Theatre 
Thu 2/7  Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom 
Fri 2/8  Austin, TX Parish 
Sat 2/9  Dallas, TX House Of Blues (Cambridge Room) 
Tue 2/12  Albuquerque, NM Launchpad 
Fri 2/15  Los Angeles, CA Troubadour 
Thu 2/21  Aspen, CO Belly Up 
Fri 2/22  Ft. Collins, CO Aggie Theatre 
Sat 2/23  Boulder, CO Boulder Theater

 

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 2:36 pm

The heartland’s newest major music festival--KANROCKSAS--returns this spring with Kendrick Lamar, Tiësto and The Avett Brothers leading the charge as the first confirmed acts. The two-day festival, set for Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, KS, will be represented by a diverse gamut of 30+ artists  from rock, electronic and hip-hop genres.  Look for more talent to be announced in the coming weeks.KANROCKSAS first took place in the summer of 2011 and took a hiatus in 2012 to allow the festival’s home, the Kansas Speedway®, undergo a significant facelift including major infield renovations and the opening of Hollywood Casino. Limited Winter Special tickets are available now at www.kanrocksas.com. $150 2-day ticket ($40 off), $25 camping ($25 off).This sale ends at midnight, Thursday, January 31, 2013.To amplify the momentum created by the first year of the festival, organizers will continue to grow and expand the brand with big name acts, added amenities and trending technological features.  KANROCKSAS introduced Midwest music lovers and fans from around the globe to a top-tier music festival experience spurred by headliners Eminem and Muse, along with national and local musicians representing virtually every genre. As the first major music event to take place at Kansas Speedway®, festival organizers succeeded in creating a one-of-a-kind experience and fans can expect nothing less in 2013.Kansas Speedway is located in the burgeoning Village West area of Kansas City. With its striking landscape including wide boulevards, beautiful green parks, fantastic architecture and world-class museums, Kansas City has repeatedly ranked as one of America’s top travel destinations in Travel and Leisure magazine. Popular diversions include a vibrant local arts scene, several James Beard recognized restaurants, world-renowned barbecue and an ever-expanding microbrewery scene which includes the Boulevard Brewing Company, Missouri’s largest independent brewery.Tickets are available now at: www.kanrocksas.com.

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 7:10 pm

SXSW will see two of Canada and electronic music's most visionary and influential artists "in conversation," capping off their convergence-focused music programming on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:00 pm at the Austin Convention RICHIE HAWTIN will engage on-stage with deadmau5 one of the most globally-renowned electronic artists period. Together, they are considered the most innovative in terms of music's interaction with technology. deadmau5 & Richie Hawtin: Talk. Techno. Technology. will see both artists discuss their careers with a huge focus on innovations in technology and the power of social media.About deadmau5:Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead mouse’), is one of the world’s most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his singles “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder,” “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” and “I Remember,” he has also released four critically acclaimed albums for Ultra Music: >album title goes here<, 4×4=12, For Lack Of A Better Name and Random Album Title. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and Grammy®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts over 7 million on his Facebook page. A major touring act, he has headlined Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Sonar, Virgin Mobile FreeFest and Electric Daisy Carnival, and sold out Rogers Centre in Toronto and PETCO Park in San Diego, as well as multiple consecutive nights at legendary venues like the Roseland Ballroom in NYC and the Palladium in Los Angeles.  In 2013, he will embark on a major world tour that includes main stage slots at Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza Chile and Lollapaloza Brazil.  He appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), marking him as the first electronic artist to do so and is currently featured on the cover of VIBE.About RICHIE HAWTIN:RICHIE HAWTIN is a sound and technology adventurer who has been named the “World's Best DJ” in the most credible electronic music polls, and is widely acknowledged as being the most technologically-advanced artist in electronic music. He has invested in, endorsed and helped develop some of the most forward-thinking products in the electronic music space including Native Instrument’s pioneering Traktor software, number one dance music digital retailer Beatport, his Liine APP development company and Allen & Heath's limited edition custom CTRL:92 DJ mixers—the first ever to be fully Midi-enabled, which both he and his father helped to conceptualize and design. In 2010 RICHIE HAWTIN relaunched his alter-ego Plastikman and launch the PLASTIKMAN LIVE world tour. The show was voted the best live act of 2010 by Resident Advisor readers and also was included in U.K. tastemaker magazine MixMag’s best live dance act shortlist. In conjunction, he released Arkives, a major Plastikman retrospective in multiple formats. Last year, he launched RICHIE HAWTIN Presents ENTER., his curated musical platform featuring some of the leading names in minimal/techno/house today for his residency in Ibiza, as well as CNTRL: BEYOND EDM – ELECTRONIC & TECHNO(LOGY) BASED MUSIC, a North American college lecture and club tour.. As VIBE recently put it: “EDM man of mystery – Richie Hawtin is arguably one of the biggest risk takers and boundary breakers in EDM history.”

Fri, 03/01/2013 - 5:44 pm

The heartland’s newest major music festivalKANROCKSAS, a music, art & camping gathering that combines a world-class music experience highlighting, rock electronic, indie, urban, pop and singer/songwriter artists--has announced its complete line-up (see below).KANROCKSAS made its debut in the summer of 2011 and took a hiatus in 2012 to allow the festival’s home, the Kansas Speedway®-- located in the burgeoning Village West area of Kansas City--undergo a significant facelift including major infield renovations and the opening of Hollywood Casino. It introduced Midwest music lovers and fans from around the globe to a top-tier music festival experience spurred by headliners Eminem and Muse, along with national and local musicians representing virtually every genre. As the first major music event to take place at Kansas Speedway®, festival organizers succeeded in creating a one-of-a-kind experience and fans can expect nothing less in 2013.A limited amount of two-day passes are available now for $175.00, with camping passes discounted to $25.00. The fees will rise in the coming weeks so purchasing tickets and camping passes early is encouraged.KANROCKSAS is also offering a hassle-free VIP experience ticket.   This includes a VIP parking area with private entry to the festival, a locker to store valuables and access to private, elevated viewing areas with great sight-lines at two inside track stages, the “Chill Lounge,” a shaded seating area w/private bar, air conditioned premium restrooms, a VIP food program and much more.The two-day festival, set for Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, KS, will feature:TiëstoFun.Yeah Yeah YeahsPassion PitMGMTKendrick LamarThe Avett BrothersPretty LightsImagine DragonsMiguelEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic ZerosShe & HimEmpire of the SunSublime with RomeZeds DeadDescendentsBaauerGrouploveRuskoDropkick MurphysMachine Gun KellySon VoltT-PainBorgoreGrimesYeasayerA-TrakZZ WardFlosstradamusTrinidad Jame$Danny BrownHopsinClockworkAction BronsonMimosaRobert DeLongKiller MikePolyphonic SpreeDelta RaeThe KnocksThree LocoCongorockSavoy (live)DestructoManufactured Superstarstwenty one pilotsBlondfireChurchillCamera ObscuraLow RiderzAnna LunoeFamily of the YearAerAir DubaiCaitlin RoseEmpiresLanghorne SlimThe FlooziesBeautiful BodiesQuiet Corral

Sat, 03/02/2013 - 12:06 pm

Hip hop, pop, soul artist OUTASIGHT has just released a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark.” The remix—a nod to “The Boss”—has been a resounding favorite in the ongoing “Outasight & The Ready Set” tour. OUTASIGHT gives his own take on this classic by adding his own flavor of pop and soul.

Download the song for free at: https://soundcloud.com/iamoutasight/dancing-in-the-dark

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OUTASIGHT  Remaining Tour Dates:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

w/ The Ready Set

Fri

3/1

Eugene, OR

WOW Hall

Sat

3/2

Seattle, WA

El Corazon

Sun

3/3

Portland, OR

Hawthorne Theatre

Tue

3/5

San Francisco, CA

Great American Music Hall

Thu

3/7

Anaheim, CA

House of Blues

Fri

3/8

Los Angeles, CA

The Roxy Theatre

Sun

3/10

Scottsdale, AZ

Martini Ranch

Wed

3/13

Mission, TX

Never Say Never Festival (Las Palmas Race Park)

Thu

3/14

Houston, TX

Fitzgerald’s

Sat

3/16

Grand Prairie, TX

QuikTrip Park

Mon

3/18

Nashville, TN

Rocketown

Tue

3/19

Covington, KY

Madison Theatre

Wed

3/20

Huntington, WV

Big Sandy

Fri

3/22

Fort Wayne, IN

C2G Music Hall

 *College Shows

*Fri

4/12

Towson, MD

Goucher College

*Wed

4/24

Charleston, SC

College of Charleston

 

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 7:46 am

Two of the world’s leading entities in the electronic music realm today are joining forces to unleash what is guaranteed to be one of the biggest EDM releases of the year. Set for digital release March 19 and physical release April 2 on Ultra Music, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 official compilation is the ultimate collection of international EDM hits set to rock fans worldwide. As fans from across the globe prepare to celebrate the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival, happening over two weekends March 15-17 and March 22-24 in downtown Miami, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 brings the world-renowned event to life with an unmatched collection of hits and fan favorites, as well new and exclusive tracks.ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 includes tracks from many of the top artists playing this year’s event, including specially curated Ultra Music Festival Anthems created exclusively for this compilation. Prior to the album’s release, Ultra Music will release Tiësto and Quintino & Alvaro’s “United” March 5, the first of the Ultra Music Festival Anthems. To help get fans pumped, Afrojack will release his anticipated single “Air Guitar” March 12, only a few days prior to the launch of Ultra Music Festival Weekend 1. Following the release of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013, Davide Rivaz & Benny Benassi will release “Tell Me Twice” featuring Heather Bright April 16 as the fourth and final Ultra Music Festival Anthem.Also exclusive to ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 is the massive remix of Kaskade & Swanky Tunes feat. Lights “No One Knows Who We Are” from Danish house producer Rune RK. Also featured on the compilation is the colossal “Walter White” from trance legends Above & Beyond and numerous other intercontinental classics, including: David Guetta feat. Sia “She Wolf (Falling to Pieces);” Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin “Don't You Worry Child;” and many more.Ultra Music’s celebrated artist roster is a driving force behind ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 with giant contributions from some of the label’s biggest stars, including Wolfgang Gartner’s upcoming single “Anaconda;” the razor-edged “Superliminal” from international icon deadmau5 from his latest album > album title goes here <; Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas feat. My Name Is Kay “Singularity;” “Sweet Nothing,” the wildly successful single from hit producer/songwriter/DJ Calvin Harris, featuring vocals from Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine fame, from his most recent release 18 Months; as well as “Chronicles of a Fallen Love” feat. Greta Svabo Bech from The Bloody Beetroots, aka Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, one of the most forward-thinking musicians in the electronic music industry and king of the electro-punk movement.The complete track listing for ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 is:

  1. Davide Rivaz & Benny Benassi feat. Heather Bright - Tell Me Twice (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
  2. Kaskade & Swanky Tunes feat. Lights - No One Knows Who We Are (Rune RK Remix)
  3. Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas feat. My Name Is Kay – Singularity
  4. David Guetta feat. Sia - She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)
  5. Wolfgang Gartner – Anaconda
  6. Chris Lake & Michael Woods – Black Thong (Original Mix)
  7. Afrojack - Air Guitar (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
  8. Congorock & Stereo Massive - Bless di Nation feat. Sean Paul (Firebeatz Remix)
  9. Tiësto, Quintino, & Alvaro – United (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
  10. Above & Beyond - Walter White
  11. deadmau5 – Superliminal
  12. Avicii – UMF (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
  13. Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch - Sweet Nothing 
  14. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child 
  15. The Bloody Beetroots feat. Greta Svabo Bech - Chronicles of a Fallen Love
Tue, 03/05/2013 - 3:57 pm

As he prepares for his upcoming Ultra Music Festival headlining performances, global electronic music titan Tiësto has today (March 5) released his newest track “United” with Quintino & Alvaro. The song is the first of the Ultra Music Festival Anthems specially curated and created exclusively for the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 official compilation, set for digital release March 19 and physical release April 2 on Ultra Music. Listen to Tiësto and Quintino & Alvaro’s “United” here: http://bit.ly/UnitedSC.Tiësto, Quintino & Alvaro’s "United" is available on iTuneshttp://smarturl.it/UMFUnitediT.Two of the world’s leading entities in the electronic music realm today are joining forces to unleash the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 official compilation, the ultimate collection of international EDM hits set to rock fans worldwide. As fans from across the globe prepare to celebrate the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival, happening over two weekends March 15-17 and March 22-24 in downtown Miami, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 brings the world-renowned event to life with an unmatched collection of hits and fan favorites, as well new and exclusive tracks.ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 includes tracks from many of the top artists playing this year’s event. Ultra Music’s celebrated artist roster is a driving force behind ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 with giant contributions from some of the label’s biggest stars, including Wolfgang Gartner’s upcoming single “Anaconda;” the razor-edged “Superliminal” from international icon deadmau5 from his latest album > album title goes here <; Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas feat. My Name Is Kay “Singularity;” “Sweet Nothing,” the wildly successful single from hit producer/songwriter/DJ Calvin Harris, featuring vocals from Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine fame, from his most recent release 18 Months; as well as “Chronicles of a Fallen Love” feat. Greta Svabo Bech from The Bloody Beetroots, aka Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, one of the most forward-thinking musicians in the electronic music industry and king of the electro-punk movement.ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 album pre-order is on iTunes now: http://smarturl.it/UMF2013iT.

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 1:30 pm

John Fogerty will close out SXSW this year on a high note with a special performance Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 PM at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas. This show with the legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist’s band comes as the excitement is building for the May 28 release of his new self-produced album for Vanguard Records, WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE.  A celebration of his iconic songbook, it is a collection of 12 classics and deep tracks from his remarkable canon of hits recorded in collaboration with other artists, plus two brand new solo songs. FOGERTY will also perform Thursday, March 14 at SXSW at Stubb’s as part of the Sound City Players, the all-star band assembled by Dave Grohl.This past Tuesday (March 5), FOGERTY appeared with the Sound City Players on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” playing the classic FOGERTY original “Fortunate Son.” FOGERTY performs a new version of this song with the Foo Fighters on WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE. To see the “Kimmel” performance, which took place on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, go here.FOGERTY recently appeared at album playbacks for media and tastemakers, talking about each song on WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE in sessions moderated by Bill Flanagan (in New York at Iridium) and David Wild (in Los Angeles at Hotel Café).USA Today’s Edna Gundersen, writing about the Los Angeles event, praised the new version of “Fortunate Son”: “The Foo Fighters join in on a fierce, raucous all-too-timely remake of Fogerty's bitter slap at the entitled class” (2/24/13). Read the full piece here.Billboards Thom Duffy noted that FOGERTY “songs like ‘Proud Mary,’ ‘Bad Moon Rising,’ and ‘Fortunate Son’ not only created a soundtrack for those tumultuous years in America, they've transcended that era to define rock n' roll for the ages.” Duffy also said: “As a solo artist Fogerty's songwriting gift has been undiminished, with tunes like the joyous anticipation of ‘Almost Saturday Night’ or the wheels-on-fire celebration of ‘Hot Rod Heart’ from his Grammy- by Browse to Save">winning Blue Moon Swamp album” (2/14/13). Read the full piece here.WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE--performed alongside an array of today’s biggest superstars from the  country, pop and rock worlds--marks FOGERTY's ninth studio solo album since disbanding Creedence Clearwater Revival.  Mixed by Bob Clearmountain, it was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville except for "Proud Mary" which was recorded in New Orleans with Allen Toussaint and the Rebirth Brass BandFOGERTY recorded “Fortunate Son” with Foo Fighters at their 606 studio using "the" legendary Neve recording console featured in the #1 iTunes documentary Sound City. In an in-studio feature in Rolling Stone (2/14/13), Clearmountain is quoted as saying: “It’s no nostalgia fest. It’s like they’re new songs.”WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE tracklisting:1. Fortunate Son (with Foo Fighters)2. Almost Saturday Night (with Keith Urban)3. Lodi (with Shane Fogerty and Tyler Fogerty)4. Mystic Highway (John Fogerty solo)5. Wrote a Song for Everyone (with Miranda Lambert feat. Tom Morello)6. Bad Moon Rising (with Zac Brown Band)7. Long As I Can See the Light (with My Morning Jacket)8. Born on the Bayou (with Kid Rock)9. Train of Fools (John Fogerty solo)10. Someday Never Comes (with Dawes)11. Who'll Stop the Rain (with Bob Seger)12. Hot Rod Heart (with Brad Paisley)13. Have You Ever Seen the Rain (with Alan Jackson)14. Proud Mary (with Jennifer Hudson feat. Allen Toussaint and the Rebirth Brass Band)

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 6:14 pm

Once in a while an authentic and organic collaboration between artists and brands comes along…After introducing his first two music apps last year, Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee SLASH got a call from Rovio, the creator of the popular mobile game Angry Birds. A longtime fan of the game since it debuted, SLASH and Angry Birds Space have partnered to create the “SlashBird” character, a theme song performed by SLASH and a ringtone. Click here to experience Slashbird, the exclusive ringtone and t-shirt. Watch the Slashbird trailer here.Check out SLASH’s exclusive Q&A  out today with Mashable re artists and music/tech partnerships:Mashable: "What Do Slash and Angry Birds Have In Common?"http://mashable.com/2013/03/08/angry-birds-slash/“We're huge Slash fans, and Slash is a huge Angry Birds fan, so this was just an ideal match,” explains Philip Hickey Vice President, Marketing at Rovio. “It all happened very organically and was just a lot of fun on both sides.  Our fans will love the track! Slash rocked the Angry Birds Space theme like only he could!"  SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are currently embarked on their world tour in support of their acclaimed studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE. It spawned SLASH two first-ever #1 rock radio hits with “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun.” Meanwhile, the album’s third single “Anastasia” is on track to break the Top 25 at Active Rock next week. The album was produced by Eric Valentine, who did the same honors for his first solo disc Slash, and all the songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVE were written together by Slash and Myles Kennedy.SLASH and his bandmates Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators--Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass) and Frank Sidoris (guitar)--will head to Seoul, South Korea on May 9 to perform at MetalFest. On May 11, the group will perform live at the first-ever Ozzfest Japan with Black Sabbath and more.To learn more about SLASH’s two new music apps, check out AmpliTube Slash & SLASH360.

Thu, 03/14/2013 - 6:10 pm

Out today, Tuesday, March 12 via Ultra Music, deadmau5 & Imogen Heap’s single “Telemiscommunications” is a delicate melancholic song that is a very different direction for the mau5 which sees him drop the tempo dramatically. It is co-produced with Imogen Heap featuring her signature lyrics and melody and as the closing track on his latest album, > album title goes here <, one voice of a phone conversation between two lovers is heard.  Whether it's a battle with bad signal, public announcements or kids screaming, the friction develops during their precious little time to talk.In wanting to extend the creative vision for this release, a global competition was set up to search for budding animators.  20 individuals were selected with each animator taking ownership over their own segment, working in their own style and medium.  These were then edited together to produce a remarkable visual to accompany the song.  deadmau5 and Imogen Heap will be hosting a Google+ Hangout today, March 12 at noon pm EST (11am CST), where they will talk about their collaboration face to face for the first time.  At the end of the broadcast they will premiere the video for “Telemiscommunications” which will be here:  http://smarturl.it/TELEMISVIDEO.“Telemiscommunications” will feature remixes from Crookers, Copy Paste Soul, John Roman and Kölsch.  Italian artist, Crookers, speed things up, serving up a series of sparse vocal stabs with a side order of tough house beats.  Kompakt artist, Kölsch, also ups the tempo, but his is a much deeper affair that juggles Imogen’s vocals deftly with his hypnotic rhythms. London based producer, Copy Paste Soul, transforms the track into a soul quenching deep house/bass number that should please UK dancefloors. Finally, Canadian upstart, John Roman delivers a stripped back tribal techno version, reducing Imogen’s vocals to a haunting hum on its verses.Meanwhile, today deadmau5 can be found in Austin, TX at SXSW where he is participating as a panelist with Richie Hawtin for deadmau5 & Richie Hawtin: Talk. Techno. Technology, which sees both artists discuss their careers with a huge focus on innovations in technology and the power of social media.  The pair will follow later tonight with a one time performance together at the Media Temple official SXSWi Closing Party at Stubb’s.  This weekend look for him to return to the main stage of Ultra Music Festival for his first major appearance of 2013 on Saturday, March 16 and again on Saturday, March 23.Track listing for “Telemiscommunications” is:1.          Telemiscommunications2.          Telemiscommunications (Crookers Remix)3.          Telemiscommunications (Copy Paste Soul Remix)4.          Telemiscommunications (John Roman Remix)5.          Telemiscommunications (Kölsch Remix)About deadmau5:Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead mouse’), is one of the world’s most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his singles “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder,” “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” and “I Remember,” he has also released four critically acclaimed albums: > album title goes here <, 4×4=12, For Lack Of A Better Name and Random Album Title. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and Grammy®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts over 7 million on his Facebook page. A major touring act, he has headlined Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Sonar, Virgin Mobile FreeFest, Coachella and Creamfields, and sold out Rogers Centre in Toronto and PETCO Park in San Diego, as well as multiple consecutive nights at legendary venues like the Roseland Ballroom in NYC and the Palladium in Los Angeles.  2013 includes headlining slots at Ultra Music Festival – Miami, Lollapalooza Chile, Lollapalooza Brazil and The Veld festival.  Plus plans for a major world tour are in now the works. He recently appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), marking him as the first electronic artist to do so, and currently appears on the cover of VIBE.About Imogen Heap: Grammy and Ivor Novello award winning artist, producer, song-writer, multi-instrumentalist and innovator Imogen Heap is currently working towards the completion of her fourth studio album which is due for release later this year. The album has the working title ‘Heapsongs’ and will be made up of songs arising from 12 very unique and distinctive projects that began in March 2011.  Each track has its own video and artwork and has seen Imogen explore 3D sound, India, China, generative jogging music and developing a pair of musical gloves.   “Telemiscommunications” is the seventh released project so far of 12 from the album.Imogen released her debut album iMegaphone in 1998 and in 2002 became one part of underground hit band Frou Frou before releasing her second solo album in 2005 Speak For Yourself. The album pioneered a new artist/audience relationship through various online avenues and was a success on both sides of the Atlantic. In 2005 and 2006 Imogen became the artist of choice for US film and TV providing music to what is now an endless list of television shows including The O.C, CBS crime drama Criminal Minds and HBO’s Six Feet Under along with films Just Like HeavenThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and The Lovely Bones among others. Imogen’s most recent release was her album Ellipse in 2009 which was a global success earning her two Grammy nominations, winning ‘Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical’. Imogen remains a consistent innovator of music and technology.

Wed, 03/20/2013 - 1:52 pm

With Ultra Music Festival in full effect, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 official compilation album is now available today, March 19 via Ultra Music at all digital retailers. Following a successful launch of Ultra Music Festival Weekend #1, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 compilation has debuted at #1 on theiTunes Dance Chart in the U.S. and Canada. Elsewhere, the compilation charted at #28 in the iTunesOverall Albums Chart in the U.S. and #15 in the iTunes Overall Albums Chart in CanadaULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 is available as a physical release April 2.

Stream a sampler of all four of the official Ultra Music Festival Anthems created exclusively for this compilation from AviciiTiësto and Quintino & AlvaroAfrojack and Davide Rivaz & Benny Benassi here: http://youtu.be/vnP_remV4OE.  

Complete with an unmatched collection of hit tracks and fan favorites, as well as new and exclusive tracks, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 captures the essence of the festival experience and brings it to life through the speakers. The compilation delivers worldwide hit after hit of hand-selected tracks that place the listener in the middle of the Ultra Music Festival Main Stage.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 is now available on iTunes (http://smarturl.it/UMF2013and Beatport (http://goo.gl/Jcr0i).

The ultimate collection of international EDM hits set to rock fans worldwide, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 official compilation is a partnership between two of the world’s leading entities in the electronic music industry today: Ultra Music Festival, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year over two weekends March 15-17 and March 22-24 in downtown Miami, and Ultra Music, the world’s leading independent electronic music label.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 includes tracks from many of the top artists playing this year’s event. Ultra Music’s celebrated artist roster is a driving force behind ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 with giant contributions from some of the label’s biggest stars, including Wolfgang Gartner’s newest single“Anaconda;” the razor-edged “Superliminal” from international icon deadmau5 from his latest album > album title goes here <; Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas feat. My Name Is Kay “Singularity;” “Sweet Nothing,” the wildly successful single from hit producer/songwriter/DJ Calvin Harris, featuring vocals fromFlorence Welch of Florence + The Machine fame, from his most recent release 18 Months; as well as“Chronicles of a Fallen Love” feat. Greta Svabo Bech from The Bloody Beetrootsaka Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, one of the most forward-thinking musicians in the electronic music industry and king of the electro-punk movement.

The complete track listing for ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 is:

1.Davide Rivaz & Benny Benassi feat. Heather Bright - Tell Me Twice (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)

2.Kaskade & Swanky Tunes feat. Lights - No One Knows Who We Are (Rune RK Remix)

3.Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas feat. My Name Is Kay – Singularity

4.David Guetta feat. Sia - She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)

5.Wolfgang Gartner – Anaconda

6.Chris Lake & Michael Woods – Black Thong (Original Mix)

7.Afrojack - Air Guitar (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)

8.Congorock & Stereo Massive - Bless di Nation feat. Sean Paul (Firebeatz Remix)

9.Tiësto, Quintino, & Alvaro – United (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)

10.    Above & Beyond - Walter White

11.    deadmau5 – Superliminal

12.    Avicii – UMF (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)

13.    Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch - Sweet Nothing 

14.    Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child 

15.    The Bloody Beetroots feat. Greta Svabo Bech - Chronicles of a Fallen Love

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 10:51 am

HARD EVENTS—the world-renowned event and festival producer recognized for landmark festivals such as HARD Day of the Dead and the three-day electronic music cruise Holy Ship!!!—has today (April 23) announced the full line-up for the 2013 edition of HARD SUMMER, Los Angeles’ biggest summertime music event. Returning this year for its sixth annual edition as a two-day festival Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 at Los Angeles State Historic Park in downtown Los Angeles, HARD SUMMER will feature performances from leading artists in the electronic and hip-hop worlds, including Knife Party, Justice (DJ Set), Duck Sauce, Dog Blood, Bassnectar, Empire of the Sun, 2 Chainz, Zedd, Crystal Castles, Baauer, Dillon Francis, Azealia Banks and many more (full line-up below). Tickets for HARD SUMMER are available now at www.hardsummer.com.

The complete line up for HARD SUMMER is:

SATURDAY AUGUST 3
KNIFE PARTY | DUCK SAUCE | DOG BLOOD
FLUX PAVILION | FLYING LOTUS | 2 CHAINZ
SBTRKT (DJ SET) | DISCLOSURE | TNGHT | TOMMY TRASH | KILL THE NOISE |
RL GRIME | ALVIN RISK | JUST BLAZE | OLIVER
DESTRUCTO | JULIO BASHMORE | DUKE DUMONT | TJR | ALEX METRIC
RYAN HEMSWORTH | BONDAX | KEYS N’ KRATES | XXYYXX
GREEN LANTERN | DANIEL AVERY | PHIL KIERAN | JEROME LOL
SAMO SOUND BOY | DVBBS


SUNDAY AUGUST 4
JUSTICE (DJ SET) | BASSNECTAR | EMPIRE OF THE SUN
ZEDD | CRYSTAL CASTLES | BAAUER | DILLON FRANCIS | AZEALIA BANKS
GESAFFELSTEIN | MR. OIZO | BUSY P  | FLOSSTRADAMUS
BREAKBOT | CLAUDE VONSTROKE | BRODINSKI
RUDIMENTAL (LIVE) | JUSTIN MARTIN | EATS EVERYTHING | CLOCKWORK
PAPER DIAMOND | J. PHLIP | FRENCH FRIES | FEADZ
SO ME | GORGON CITY | JUSTIN JAY | GLADIATOR

To announce this year’s lineup, HARD EVENTS has unleashed a specially created trailer video featuring the HARD SUMMER Dawgs, a pack of playful pups styled after some favorite HARD SUMMER 2013 artists. The video shows images of Justice as punk rock pooches, a fabulous canine Bassnectar, a hip-hop hound as 2 Chainz, a dapper doggy Gesaffelstein and of course the pup duo of Dog Blood, plus more. Watch the HARD SUMMER 2013 official trailer here: http://hardfe.st/1085zbQ.

Directed by Agata Alexander, whose credits include past work with Marilyn Manson, Black Light Burns, Five Finger Death Punch, Clint Mansell and many more, the HARD SUMMER 2013 official trailer was shot in Los Angeles and features over 25 dogs. “Skrillex always calls his friends ‘dogs’ on Twitter,” explains Alexander about the idea behind the video. “I figured it would be cool to take it literally. Many of these acts have signature looks so I thought it would be fun to adapt those traits into the canine world. When Dog Blood came along, it was just too perfect to ignore.”

HARD SUMMER will also serve as the only U.S. stop of the Ed Banger 10-Year Anniversary Tour with the Ed Banger 10th Anniversary Stage featuring Justice (DJ set), Breakbot Live, BUSY.P Ed Banger Megamix, Feadz, Mr. Oizo, So Me and special guest Brodinski. HARD SUMMER will also host the Dirtybird Players Stage featuring Claude VonStroke and members of his Dirtybird Records crew.

This year, HARD SUMMER will expand the festival running times for each day by adding four extra hours per day, starting from noon and ending at midnight Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. The festival will host four stages featuring the world’s best electronic music today.

Since launching in 2008, HARD SUMMER has become the largest ticketed music festival in the city of Los Angeles, expanding as a two-day event last year for the first time in the festival’s 6-year history. In 2012, the festival drew over 50,000 party goers to downtown Los Angeles for high-octane performances from the likes of Skrillex, Bloc Party, Miike Snow (Live), Boys Noize, Bloody Beetroots (DJ set), NERO (Live), Magnetic Man, Squarepusher, James Murphy, Little Dragon and many more.

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:43 am

On Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29, the heartland’s newest major music and art festivalKANROCKSAS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL-- will return to the Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, KS. The festival is a music, art, camping and cultural experience with a world-class curated selection of electronic, indie, urban, pop and singer/songwriter artists that define modern rock.

KANROCKSAS is pleased to announce the additions of CAPITAL CITIES, MADEON, TOMMY TRASH, MORD FUSTANG, JANTSEN AND MAXIMUM HEDRUM to the eclectic festival lineup.

From the beginning, KANROCKSAS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL has set itself apart with an artistic spirit. Watch the full lineup clip, featuring festival Creative Director John Bukaty and a time-lapse video of his live painting of a traffic billboard in Kansas City, MO.

Dedicated to presenting life-inspiring spectacle and encounters, KANROCKAS festival organizers have just announced a few of the unique onsite attractions that fans can expect to experience on the festival grounds:

FOOD TRUCK ROW: Festival patrons will enjoy over a dozen of Kansas City’s world-renowned food trucks on pit row.

BEER GARDEN: A massive beer garden featuring many types of beer on tap will be centrally located on the festival grounds.

FERRIS WHEEL OF LIGHTS: The grounds will feature a seven-story rotating lighted Ferris Wheel which will light up the festival.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES:  Did you know the #1 ranked ballooonist in the world resides in KS? You do now–and we’ll have him on site. Take in breathtaking views of the festival courtesy John Petrehn and his Magniflight team.

GIANT WATER SLIDE: Over 40-feet long and 200-feet high, this massive water slide allows festival goers to enjoy a proper cool down in between sets at KANROCKSAS.

BUNGEE JUMPING TRAMPOLINES: Festival goers can catch air by jumping up to 24 feet in the air with bungee trampolines on the festival grounds

VIBE TRIBE: Living art, dancers, fire-tossers, burlesque performers and more will await festival goers who enter the vibe tribe area.

BOOM BOX: A giant stereo with speakers that doubles as super-charged cooling fans. Surprises await fans on the equalizer and tape deck windows which will have reverse painters painting on glass, go-go dancers and much more. A 30-foot antenna in the air will mark the stage.

THUNK: KANROCKSAS is thrilled to announce that a handful of the world’s greatest live artists will be onsite at the festival, painting in a collective setting on the grounds. Artists Norton Wisdom, See One as well as John Bukaty will capture images and experiences of musicians, painting live while they perform on stage.

FUNK YARD: Will feature a performance area with recycled/found/created instruments of all shapes and sizes.

STREET ART WALL: An art wall throughout the festival will allow festival attendees to show off their inner artist.

LARGE SCALE INSTALLATION ART: Huge sculptures and immersive environments scattered throughout the festival grounds

3-D PROJECTION MAPPING: Transforming the surfaces of the iconic Speedway into visual wizardry.

The complete festival lineup includes: TIËSTO, FUN, YEAH YEAH YEAHS, PASSION PIT, MGMT, KENDRICK LAMAR, THE AVETT BROTHERS, PRETTY LIGHTS, IMAGINE DRAGONS, MIGUEL, EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, SHE & HIM, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, SUBLIME WITH ROME, ZEDS DEAD, DESCENDENTS, BAAUER, GROUPLOVE, RUSKO, DROPKICK MURPHYS, MACHINE GUN KELLY, SON VOLT, CROOKERS, T-PAIN, BORGORE, GRIMES, YEASAYER, A-TRAK, ZZ WARD, FLOSSTRADAMUS, TRINIDAD JAME$, DANNY BROWN, HOPSPIN, CLOCKWORK, ACTION BRONSON, MIMOSA, ROBERT DELONG, KILLER MIKE, POLYPHONIC SPREE, DELTA RAE, THE KNOCKS, THREE LOCO, CONGOROCK, SAVOY (live), DESTRUCTO, MANUFACTURED SUPERSTARS, TWENTY ONE PILOTS, BLONDFIRE, CHURCHILL, CAMERA OBSCURA, LOW RIDERZ, ANNA LUNOE, FAMILY OF THE YEAR, AER, AIR DUBAI, CAITLIN ROSE, EMPIRES, LANHORNE SLIM, THE FLOOZIES, BEAUTIFUL BODIES, QUIET CORRAL, CAPITAL CITIES, MADEON, TOMMY TRASH, MORD FUSTANG, JANTSEN, MAXIMUM HEDRUM and MORE.

KANROCKSAS is hosted by the Kansas Speedway, located in the burgeoning Village West area of Kansas City. With its striking landscape including wide boulevards, beautiful green parks, fantastic architecture and world-class museums, Kansas City has repeatedly ranked as one of America’s top travel destinations in Travel and Leisure magazine. Popular diversions include a vibrant local arts scene, several James Beard recognized restaurants, world-renowned barbecue and an ever-expanding microbrewery scene which includes the Boulevard Brewing Company, Missouri’s largest independent brewery. The city also boasts the fastest internet speeds in the country, courtesy of the groundbreaking Google Fiber project.

A limited amount of two-day passes are available now for $175.00, with camping passes discounted to $25.00. The fees will rise in the coming weeks so purchasing tickets and camping passes early is encouraged.

KANROCKSAS is also offering a hassle-free VIP experience ticket. This includes a VIP parking area with private entry to the festival, a locker onsite and access to private, elevated VIP viewing areas with great stage sight-lines, the “Chill Lounge,” a shaded seating area w/private bar, air-conditioned VIP restrooms, a VIP food program and much more.

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 3:05 pm

The daily band lineup for the second annual Kanrocksas Music & Arts Festival has been announced. The heartland’s newest major music festival--Kanrocksas--Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, KS--will feature performances from some of the biggest names in alternative rock, EDM, hip-hop, punk and folk, including: Tiësto, Fun., Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Passion Pit, MGMT, Kendrick Lamar, The Avett Brothers, Pretty Lights, Imagine Dragons, Miguel, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, She & Him, Empire of the Sun, Sublime with Rome, Zeds Dead, Descendents and many more across four main stages. The daily performance lineup is as follows:

Friday, June 28:
Fun., The Avett Brothers, Pretty Lights, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Empire of the Sun, Imagine Dragons, She & Him, Killer Mike, Sublime with Rome, Miguel, Flosstradamus, Danny Brown, Madeon, A-Trak, Borgore, Capital Cities, Churchill, Savoy, Dropkick Murphys, Family of the Year, Yeasayer, Mimosa, Delta Rae, Grouplove, Robert Delong, Congorock, Anna Lenoe, Caitlin Rose, Jantsen, Maximum Hedrum

Saturday, June 29:
Tiësto, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Kendrick Lamar, Zed’s Dead, MGMT, Passion Pit, Langhorne Slim, Polyphonic Spree, Air Dubai, Rusko, T-Pain, Mord Fustang, Descendents, Grimes, Crookers, Machine Gun Kelly, Trinidad Jame$, Baauer, ZZ Ward, Action Bronson, Son Volt, Tommy Trash, Twenty One Pilots, Empires, Camera Obscura, Blondfire, Hopsin, Clockwork, Destructo, Empires, Low Riderz, Manufactured Superstars,  The Knocks, Three Loco

Single-day tickets for Kanrocksas go on sale Monday, May 20 at 10:00 AM ET/CT/PT. Friday and Saturday tickets will be available for just $99.00 each. Weekend tickets (for Friday and Saturday) are still available for $175.00 with camping packages $25.00. A limited amount of VIP experience tickets are available. The VIP ticket, includes a private parking area and entry into the festival, a locker to store valuables and access to exclusive, elevated viewing areas with perfect sight-lines at two main stages, the “Chill Lounge,” a shaded seating area w/private bar, air-conditioned premium restrooms, a VIP food program and much more. For more details on all packages and to purchase tickets, visit: www.kanrocksas.com.

The goal of Kanrocksas is to bring a top-tier international music festival to the heart of the country for a perfect midwest summer night’s dream. The festival features a global music, art, camping and cultural experience with a world-class curated selection of the current EDM, alternative/indie rock, hip-hop, punk, R&B, pop and folk artists that are defining modern rock at this moment. From the beginning, Kanrocksas has set itself apart with an artistic spirit. Watch the full lineup clip, featuring artist John Bukaty: http://www.kanrocksas.com/media/videos/37441/50521. Due to the size of the festival grounds, Kanrocksas fans can expect Hot Air balloon rides, a Ferris WheelLive Painting and Art installations from renowned artists: Norton Wisdom, See One and John Bukaty, a giant water slide, Bungee jumping trampolines, Live dancers-fire-tossers, burlesque performers, 3-D Projection mapping for an immersive visual experience as well as Kansas City’s world-renowned gourmet food trucks and a massive beer garden featuring a vast selection of microbrews and other libations.

The Kanrocksas Music & Arts Festival is located at Kansas Speedway in the heart of the burgeoning Village West area of Kansas City.  With its striking landscape including wide boulevards, beautiful green parks, fantastic architecture and world-class museums, Kansas City has repeatedly ranked as one of America’s top travel destinations in Travel and Leisure magazine. Popular diversions include a vibrant local arts scene, several James Beard recognized restaurants, and an ever-expanding microbrewery scene which includes the Boulevard Brewing Company, Missouri’s largest independent brewery. Boasting more than 100 barbecue restaurants in the metro area, Kansas City is internationally known for its barbeque. The city’s restaurants are listed at the top of the Zagat guide and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain routinely mentions the local eateries on his Travel Channel TV show “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” and in his best-selling book 13 Places You Must Eat Before You Die. The city also boasts the fastest internet speeds in the country, courtesy of the groundbreaking Google Fiber project.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:10 pm

Don’t miss BIG GIGANTIC and STS9 headlining this year’s SUMMER CAMP MUSIC FESTIVAL in CHILLICOTHE this FRIDAY, MAY 24 and SATURDAY, MAY 25. See below for their performance times and stages.BIG GIGANTIC will be making the rounds on the U.S. festival circuit again this summer as they continue to support their latest album, NOCTURNAL. Available as a free download via their website, NOCTURNAL, released in January 2012 via their own label Big Gigantic Records, has received over 250,000 downloads to date. The duo of saxophonist/producer DOMINIC LALLI and drummer JEREMY SALKEN spent last year on various sold-out headlining tours across the country and received rave reviews from their many festival appearances that included Lollapalooza, Ultra, Outside Lands, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands among others. They marked their first headlining spot at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre with a massive sold-out show dubbed “Rowdytown” that will be returning this year on Saturday, September 28. BIG GIGANTIC is getting ready to release a new album later this year.STS9--the instrumental electronic rock band hailed as “one of the country’s most intriguing, innovative outfits around” by XLR8R—is currently working on their 12th album, set for release later this year on their self-owned record label, 1320 Records. Their latest studio EP, When The Dust Settles, was released in 2011 and debuted at #1 on the iTunes Electronic Chart and landed them in Billboard’s Top 25 album chart. Formed in Atlanta over a decade ago, STS9Hunter Brown (guitar/keys), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Murphy (bass/synths), David Phipps (keyboards) and Zach Velmer (drums)—has risen to the forefront of the international music scene. Consistently ranked among Pollstar’s list of top-grossing touring acts, the now Santa Cruz-based quintet has sold out the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, performed at all the top US festivals (which they’ll continue this summer), sold out shows across the country as an acoustic set-up in opera houses or as an electronic act in amphitheatres, performed with Jay-Z in arenas, and have raised significant amounts of money towards activism efforts (including $150,000 to the Make It Right Foundation, paving the way to rebuild a house in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans).

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 12:05 pm

Already breakout stars in their native Australia, CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES released their debut album BABY CAUGHT THE BUS last week (May 21) on Vanguard Records. The album is #5 on BIllboard's Heatseekers Chart, #1 on the iTunes R&B Albums Chart, Top 15 on the iTunes Overall Albums Chart, #2 on Amazon “Movers & Shakers” and #7 on the Amazon Overall Albums Chart. In its first week at radio, their first single “Love Letter” was the #1 Most Added at Triple A Radio with airplay at Alternative stations across America as well. Rooted in old-school R&B and soul, re-imagined for today. What sets it apart is a dirty, electric guitar,” explains frontwoman CLAIRY BROWNE.  “It’s our own sound, like a gumbo.” Watch the official video for “Love Letter” here: http://youtu.be/irNtyaNHq5A. Expect the group to announce a late summer U.S. tour soon.CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES and their debut album BABY CAUGHT THE BUS are gaining strong praise from the media.About Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes:Formed in 2009 over a mutual love of early rhythm n’ blues records and rock n’ roll, singer-songwriter Clairy Browne and her harmonizing group of rogue musicians The Bangin’ Rackettes began rehearsing in an abandoned coffin factory called “The Pound” in the suburbs of Melbourne. Together the nine-piece band has come a long way thrilling both festival and U.S. club crowds alike with their young take on old-school soul, rhythm and blues, jazz and doo-wop which plays a large part in their broad multi-generational appeal. Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes--Clairy Browne (vocals), Camilla (vocals), Loretta Miller (vocals),  Ruby Jones (vocals), Jules “Crazy Legs” Pascoe (bass guitar), Darcy McNulty (baritone sax), Gabriel Strango (Piano), Peter Bee (guitar) and Ricky Martyn (drums).

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 10:31 am

The iconic and Grammy-winning rock band YES have announced their first-ever festival--YESTIVAL, a day-into-night musical adventure in full quadraphonic sound--for Saturday, August 3 at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ. The multi-platinum progressive rock titans--performing their classic albums 1971’s THE YES ALBUM and 1972’s CLOSE TO THE EDGE in their entirety and more--will be joined by like-minded artists such as The Musical Box, Renaissance featuring Anne Haslam, Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy, and other acts TBA. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 7 at 10 AM EST and will start at just $35. Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster.com, Susquehanna Bank Center Box Office, Live Nation Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets or by-phone at 800-745-3000. YESTIVAL is presented by Live Nation.Says YES bassist CHRIS SQUIRE, "This is a concept we've been trying to put into motion for some time, and only now we've been able to turn it into reality. We're looking forward to starting YESTIVAL out in the Philadelphia area, which has been a Yes stronghold since the '70s."The Musical Box is a band that is internationally acclaimed for its historically accurate re-enactment of Genesis early work. As part of the 40th commemorative anniversary, the band will perform the FOXTROT SHOW as presented by Genesis in 1973. The Musical Box, exclusively licensed by Peter Gabriel and Genesis, has become the reference in the interpretation of contemporary music. Peter Gabriel saw a performance and said "The Musical Box recreated, very accurately, what Genesis was doing.” Genesis co-founder Michael Rutherford added, “It was better than the real thing.”Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy will be performing innovative versions of classic Emerson, Lake & Palmer hits. Palmer, named by ROLLING STONE magazine as one of the 10 greatest drummers of all time, has been performing for audiences for nearly four decades with some of music’s most memorable bands like Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Asia.Renaissance is a band which for 44 years has been acclaimed for their unique blending of progressive rock with classic and symphonic influences.YESTIVAL will also feature a second stage of all-day entertainment with performances by up-and-coming progressive rock bands such as Scale The Summit and a special appearance by The School Of Rock, as well as an art showing by Roger Dean, whose visuals and album covers for many bands including YES, Uriah Heep and Asia have played an important part in the history of progressive rock.YES--bassist CHRIS SQUIRE, guitarist STEVE HOWE, drummer ALAN WHITE, keyboardist GEOFF DOWNES and singer JON DAVISON--has been enjoying a successful 2013, with a world tour marking the first time since 1973 that the band has performed any album onstage in their entirety. The North American tour will continue starting July 6 in Paso Robles, CA and include stops in Anaheim, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC and Montreal, CAN, wrapping up on August 12 in Indianapolis, IN. Go to www.yesworld.com for the latest tour dates and ticket links. For tickets and special VIP packages to YESTIVAL go to www.ticketmaster.com. In addition, CID Entertainment is offering travel packages to YESTIVAL with accommodations in Philadelphia and your choice of VIP tickets here: www.cidentertainment.com/home/yestival.php.

Thu, 06/06/2013 - 1:52 pm

HARD Events, Cloud 9 Adventures and The Bowery Presents have announced today (June 6) the official line-up for HOLY SHIP!!!the third annual, critically acclaimed electronic music cruise taking place Thursday, January 9, Friday, January 10, Saturday, January 11 and returning to Miami on Sunday, January 12, 2014SKRILLEX, DUCK SAUCE, BOYS NOIZE, ZEDD, LAIDBACK LUKE, ZEDS DEAD, DISCLOSURE (DJ) and many more are confirmed for the three-night cruise. The action will kick off on Wednesday, January 8 at an official pre-cruise show in Miami (details TBA).This time around, HOLY SHIP!!! takes place aboard a new ship, the MSC Divina, embarking in Miami, FL. Over 40 of the world’s top DJs will perform among multiple venues aboard into the late hours over three consecutive days and nights at sea.  Beyond the music, the MSC Divina is the newest ship in the MSC fleet and one class larger than MSC Poesia, which hosted HOLY SHIP! in 2012 and HOLY SHIP!! in 2013. HOLY SHIP!!! delivers on every level, and with the stellar line-up of DJs and artists the event is known for, this new ship and departure from the PortMiami will continue taking this unique experience to new heights. The voyage will also be marked by the signature onboard activities and workshops with intimate artist involvement HOLY SHIP!!! is known for (details to be announced at a later time). In addition, HOLY SHIP!!! will host not one, but two private island beach parties, which are always fan favorites (exact details TBA).Check out the 2013 HOLY SHIP!! recap video here:http://youtu.be/hZ6YGTLmegYView a video tour of HOLY SHIP!!!'s new home, the MSC Divina, here:http://youtu.be/-OUZ9RQEneIThe complete line-up for HOLY SHIP!!! is:SKRILLEXDUCK SAUCEDIPLOBOYS NOIZEZEDDLAIDBACK LUKEA-TRAKZEDS DEADDILLON FRANCISBAAUERCHROMEO (DJ)DISCLOSURE (DJ)ARMAND VAN HELDENMARK RONSONFLOSSTRADAMUSCLAUDE VONSTROKEMACEO PLEXFLUMERL GRIMEBRODINSKICROOKERSALVIN RISKDESTRUCTOJUSTIN MARTINSHLOHMO (DJ)CLOCKWORKGTAALEX METRICOLIVERJUST BLAZEGRIZGRAMATIKRYAN HEMSWORTHCYRIL HAHNRITONKILL FRENZYBCK2BCKAMINE EDGE & DANCEFRENCH FRIESGORDON CITYLIGHT YEART. WILLIAMSJEROME LOLSAMO SOUND BOYKAYTRANADALIQUID TODD Pre-booking for the next edition of HOLY SHIP!!! closed within minutes due to high demand. Those who missed out can join the waiting list.  Past performers include Justice (DJ set), Boys Noize, Knife Party, Major Lazer, Diplo, A-Trak, Skream & Benga and Destructo on HOLY SHIP!! (2013) and Fatboy Slim, Laidback Luke, Rusko, Diplo, A-Trak, Steve Aoki, Skrillex, Tommy Lee & DJ Aero, Brodinski, Buraka Som Sistema and Gesaffelstein on the inaugural HOLY SHIP! (2012), just to name a few.

Sat, 06/29/2013 - 12:23 pm

Acclaimed independent and innovative band THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT have launched their summer tour and have confirmed that they will be releasing an album of new material in early 2014.  The dates began this past weekend with a show at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (6/21) and continue this weekend with three shows in Rothbury, MI at the Electric Forest Festival.

THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT will also hit Austin, TX for three shows at the Backyard in early July before heading to Louisville, KY for Forecastle Music Festival and two nights at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre followed by their annual Horning’s Hideout Festival in Oregon.  A limited number of tickets for Horning’s Hideout will be released on July 1.  THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENTLiveCheese.com and TourGigs are teaming up to bring you the live stream of all three nights of THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT from The Backyard in Austin, TX July 4-6.  These Austin shows mark the band's first return to Texas in over six years. Prepare for the couch tour Incident of the summer!

Order a 3 Day Webcast Pass for $25.99 or a 3 Day Webcast+MP3 Bundle for $46.99 here.

The group--about to celebrate 20 years as a band--formed in Colorado in 1993 and have been hailed for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, community spirit, philanthropic endeavors and their innovative approach to the business of music.  They will release their first new album in nearly nine years in early 2014. The album will be produced by Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads).

THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT--BILL NERSHI (guitars and vocals), MICHAEL KANG (mandolin, violin, guitar and vocals), KEITH MOSELEY (bass), MICHAEL TRAVIS (drums and percussion), KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH (keyboards and accordion) and JASON HANN (percussion)--will be on the road all summer long, beginning with key festival dates this weekend (full itinerary below).  "We are really excited to hit the road this summer and visit some of our favorite venues and festivals across the country,” says Kyle.  “We just finished recording our new record so it will be great to continue playing some of our newer tunes, a few of which have been re-worked.  Rehearsals in Boulder have been going really well.  It's gonna be a fun summer."

The group will also host their first-ever HULAWEEN FESTIVAL October 31 to November 2 in Live Oak, FL.  The group will perform each night, along with guests including STS9 and BIG GIGANTIC, with more artists to be announced.  Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 25.

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Fri

6/28

Rothbury, MI

Electric Forest (Double JJ Ranch)

Sat

6/29

Rothbury, MI

Electric Forest (Double JJ Ranch)

Sun

6/30

Rothbury, MI

Electric Forest (Double JJ Ranch)

Thu

7/4

Austin, TX

The Backyard

Fri

7/5

Austin, TX

The Backyard

Sat

7/6

Austin, TX

The Backyard

Fri

7/12

Louisville, KY

The Forecastle Festival

Sat

7/13

Louisville, KY

Palace Theater

Sun

7/14

Louisville, KY

The Forecastle Festival (SCI and friends)

Fri

7/26

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sat

7/27

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Fri

8/2

North Plains, OR

Horning’s Hideout

Sat

8/3

North Plains, OR

Horning’s Hideout

Sun

8/4

North Plains, OR

Horning’s Hideout

Thu

9/5

Arrington, VA

Interlocken Festival (Oak Ridge Farm)

Fri

9/6

Arrington, VA

Interlocken Festival (Oak Ridge Farm)

Thu

10/31

Live Oaks, FL

Hulaween Festival

Fri

11/1

Live Oaks, FL

Hulaween Festival

Sat

11/2

Live Oaks, FL

Hulaween Festival

 

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 4:59 am

The American music scene has been looking for someone to step into the role of guitar player laureate--and right on time is the 22-year-old blues rock prodigy JARED JAMES NICHOLS.  The emerging singer, songwriter and performer is gearing up for the July 23 release of his EP OLD GLORY & THE WILD REVIVAL, marking his first studio EP (he released a live EP in 2012).  The EP--released on Swing House Quality Recordings--was produced by Warren Huart (Aerosmith, The Fray) and will be available digitally and at all the venues on “The Wild Revival Tour” (full tour itinerary below). The tour will kick off July 27 in Fresno, CA and will culminate when JARED performs at the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip Festival (along with The Cult, ZZ Top and Kid Rock), with several appearances at the Harley Davidson 110th Anniversary Concert over Labor Day weekend in Milwaukee, WI (also performing will be Aerosmith, Kid Rock and Toby Keith, among others) to follow.Your introduction to JARED JAMES NICHOLS is here: http://tinyurl.com/qft4rojBlues and classic rock ‘n roll embodied, JARED is a very welcome addition to the new wave of classic rock & R&B influenced acts like Gary Clark Jr., Vintage Trouble, and The Stone Foxes with a work ethic and charisma that is virtually unmatched. JARED gets down to the nitty-gritty with songs that hit close to home, touching on the timeless blues aesthetic in every way possible while still managing to put his own thoughtful twist on it. He keeps that sound pumping, turning any room into an instant party, eliciting stunned looks for his mesmerizing guitar licks. The new EP tracks are: “Blackfoot” (with Jessica Childress from “The Voice), “Let You Go,” “Can You Feel It?,” “Sometimes…” and “Take My Hand.”JARED JAMES NICHOLS’ tour dates are as follows:DATE CITYVENUESat7/27Fresno, CAStrummer'sTues7/30Portland, ORKelly’s OlympianWed7/31Seattle, WASunset TavernThurs8/1Boise, IDEgyptian TheatreSun8/4Sturgis, SDBuffalo ChipMon8/5Sturgis, SDBuffalo ChipTues8/6Sturgis, SDBuffalo ChipThurs8/8Salt Lake City, UTThe Hog Wallow PubFri8/9Salt Lake City, UTFat’s GrillSat8/10tba, IDtbaSun8/11Walnut Creek, CARed House StudiosThurs8/15Santa Barbara, CAVelvet JonesHarley Davidson 110th Anniversary Concert Thurs8/29Milwaukee, WIVeterans Park StageSat8/31Milwaukee, WIVeterans Park StageSun9/1Milwaukee, WIVeterans Park Stage 

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 4:59 pm

SLASH--the iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist--will release the soundtrack album for the first-ever motion picture he has co-produced, NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR, on October 4, the same day the film opens in select theaters. The NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was written and produced by SLASH and Nick O’Toole. It includes the film score plus two original songs: “Nothing Left To Fear” which features vocalist Myles Kennedy and the instrumental “Welcome To Stull.”The album will be released exclusively at www.PledgeMusic.com/slash, giving fans access to interviews, song streams, first looks at film art, clips and more.  When fans pledge and pre-order the album, they will gain access to one-of-a-kind experiences with SLASH, as well as merchandise for the film. For more information on all packages available, click www.pledgemusic.com/slash.Due in select theaters Friday, October 4 and available on Blu-ray Combo-pack, DVD and On Demand starting Tuesday, October 8. NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR is a harrowing tale in the spirit of the terrifying horror films of the 1970s. The movie is inspired by the legend of Stull, Kansas, which is surrounded by Internet folklore proclaiming the town to be one of the Seven Gateways to Hell. Wendy (Anne Heche), her husband Dan (James Tupper of “Revenge”) and their kids have just moved to the small town of Stull, Kansas, where Dan is the new pastor. But in this sleepy community of friendly neighbors, a horrific series of occurrences awaits them: Their teenage daughter (Rebekah Brandes of “Bellflower”) is being tormented by grisly visions. Her younger sister (Jennifer Stone of “Wizards Of Waverly Place”) has been marked for a depraved ritual. And deep within the heartland darkness, one of The Seven Gates Of Hell demands the blood of the innocent to unleash the creatures of the damned. Ethan Peck (“10 Things I Hate About You”) and Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption) co-star in this demonic shocker featuring original music by producer SLASH and inspired by the real-life paranormal legacy of StullNOTHING LEFT TO FEAR is the first film from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Slash’s production company, Slasher Films, and was written by Jonathon W.C. Mills and directed by Anthony Leonardi III."As a long-time fan of the Horror genre, I want to produce films that are in an older tradition of the genre,” relates SLASH. “That is to say, films that leave more to one's imagination, that are psychologically scary and character-driven, and what scares you is more cerebral than superficial. Slasher Films is my vehicle to realize that aim, and NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR is the first film with more to come." For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/nothinglefttofearmovie.Following is the full tracklisting for the soundtrack for the new film NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR:1) The Road to Stull                                                                   2) Cold Welcome                                                                       3) Lamb's Blood                                                                          4) One Choice, Two Fates                                                         5) A Prayer                                                                                 6) Dark Dreams                                                                           7) Sermon                                                                                   8) The Tooth                                                                               9)  Retrieval                                                                                  10)  Silent Secrets                                                                         11)  Pain and Premonition Part 1                                                  12)  Pain and Premonition Part 2                                                  13)  Observations                                                                          14)  The Secret Tower                                                                    15)  Do Your Part                                                                         16)  Don't Forget                                                                           17)  A Flash and a Feeling                                                            18)  Abduction                                                                              19)  Bleeding In                                                                             20)  Urgency                                                                                 21)  Have Faith                                                                             22)  The Decline                                                                            23)  Trauma                                                                                   24)  The Blood Lust                                                                       25)  Our Broken Home                                                                 26)  Revelations                                                                            27)  No Safety in Numbers                                                           28)  Childhood's End                                                                    29)  The Fear                                                                                 30)  The Perfect Circle                                                                   31)  Nothing Left to Fear (featuring vocalist Myles Kennedy)            32)  Welcome to Stull

Tue, 08/13/2013 - 2:02 pm

Coming off their summer festival appearances at Hangout, Summer Camp, Mountain Jam, Movement, Firefly and headlining slot at Summer Set-with upcoming performances scheduled for Electric Zoo and North Coast Festival, also as a headliner--BIG GIGANTIC have announced the full tour dates for their upcoming fall outing dubbed the “Sky High Tour.” Presale tickets will begin Thursday, August 15 through www.thissongissick.com with public onsale starting Friday, August 16 via www.biggigantic.net.

The “Sky High Tour” will kick off on September 3 in Reno, NV and bring the Boulder, CO-based electronic duo of saxophonist/producer DOMINIC LALLI and drummer JEREMY SALKEN to over 30 cities throughout the U.S. including Oakland, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Omaha, Knoxville, Cleveland, Providence, Charlotte, Atlanta and many more. See below for full tour dates.

For the “Sky High Tour,” BIG GIGANTIC is proud to announce they’ll be teaming up with Conscious Alliance.  A percentage of each ticket sale will benefit Conscious Alliance’s “Art That Feeds” youth workshops, which help inspire creativity for native and non-native youth. To find out more about their ongoing youth empowerment efforts, click HERE.

Prior to setting off on “Sky High,” BIG GIGANTIC will return Saturday, September 28 to the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado for their second annual event, the massive hometown show “ROWDYTOWN.”  Voted the #1 EDM show of 2012 by the Westword, last year’s debut marked the first time a band ever used projection mapping visuals on the venue’s rocks. Round 2 will feature a bigger lighting rig, more projection mapping, support from Adventure Club, Carnage and Manic Focus and much more.   Check out the “Rowdytown II” promo video featuring Big Gigantic’s remix of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s hit “Can’t Hold Us” here:

Throughout the headlining run, BIG GIGANTIC will also be performing at various festivals including the Mad Decent Block Party in Los Angeles (9/14) and San Diego (9/15), Breakaway Music Festival in Dallas (9/21), the brand-new Life Is Beautiful Festival in Lalli’s original hometown of Las Vegas (10/27) and The String Cheese Incident’s Suwannee Hulaween in Florida (11/1). BIG GIGANTIC will then wrap their tour dates with a performance at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans.

BIG GIGANTIC’s current tour dates are as follows:

DATE               CITY     VENUE                                    

Electric Zoo Festival                                         

Fri        8/30      New York, NY   Randall’s Island                        

North Coast Music Festival:                                          

Sat       8/31      Chicago, IL       Union Park                   

“Sky High Tour”                                                

Tue       9/3        Reno, NV          Grand Sierra Theatre     

Wed     9/4        Eureka, CA       Eureka Theatre             

Thu       9/5        Chico, CA         Senator Theatre                        

Fri        9/6        Oakland, CA     Fox Theatre                  

Mad Decent Block Party:                                              

Sat       9/7        New Braunfels, TX         Whitewater Music Amphitheatre

“Sky High Tour”                                                

Sun      9/8        Portland, OR     Crystal Ballroom                       

Tue       9/10      Salt Lake City, UT          The Depot                    

Wed     9/11      Boise, ID          The Knitting Factory     

Thu       9/12      Missoula, MT    The Wilma                    

Fri        9/13      Seattle, WA       Showbox SODO                      

Mad Decent Block Party:                                              

Sat       9/14      Los Angeles, CA           LA Center Studios                    

Sun      9/15      San Diego, CA Petco Park Lot             

Breakaway Music Festival                                             

Sat       9/21      Dallas, TX         FC Dallas Stadium                   

Rowdytown II                                                   

Sat       9/28      Morrison, CO    Red Rocks Amphitheatre          

“Sky High Tour”                                                

Wed     10/9      Fargo, ND         The Venue                    

Thu       10/10    Omaha, NE       Sokol Auditorium                     

Fri        10/11    Lawrence, KS    Granada Theater                       

Sat       10/12    TBA      TBA                             

Sun      10/13    Columbia, MO   The Blue Note              

Mon      10/14    TBA      TBA                             

Thu       10/17    TBA      TBA                             

Fri        10/18    Knoxville, TN     Old City Courtyard                    

Sat       10/19    TBA      TBA                             

Sun      10/20    Cleveland, OH   House of Blues                        

Wed     10/23    Northampton, MA          Calvin Theatre              

Thu       10/24    Syracuse, NY    F Shed at the Market    

Fri        10/25    Providence, RI Lupo’s                         

Sat       10/26    Baltimore, MD   Rams Head Live                       

Life Is Beautiful Festival:                                               

Sun      10/27    Las Vegas, NV Downtown Las Vegas   

“Sky High Tour”                                                

Wed     10/30    Charlotte, NC    The Fillmore                 

Thu       10/31    Atlanta, GA       Masquerade Outdoors  

The String Cheese Incident’s Hulaween                          

Fri        11/1      Suwannee, FL   The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience                                              

Sat       11/2      New Orleans, LA            City Park

Mon, 08/19/2013 - 10:49 am

Featuring contributions from Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros along with nine up-and-coming U.S. bands across diverse genres, BEATLES REIMAGINED commemorates the 50th anniversary of the recording and release of Beatles tracks from 1963-4, including “From Me To You,” “She Loves You” and “I Saw Her Standing There” which cemented the band’s status as rock and roll royalty. On October 1, the BEATLES REIMAGINED album will be released on Community Music's "Community Projects" label with a percentage of the profits going to charities involved with music and youth. To pre-order BEATLES REIMAGINED, visit: http://communitymusic.storenvy.com/. 100% of the net album sales of the profits from the BEATLES REIMAGINED album will be donated to the Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles (www.rockcampforgirlsla.org).BEATLES REIMAGINED honors the greatest modern songwriters of all time while infusing their music with a distinctly 21st century twist. These new interpretations are not simply covers but have acts reinvisioning the songs on their own from alternative folk (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros), acoustic folk (The Well Pennies), indie-rock (Mobley), indie-pop (Jhameel), new-rock (Badwolf), new-wave (Adventure Galley) and electro-dance-pop (Night Panther) through downtempo/lo fi (Feverbody), old school soul (Doom & Gloom) and retro-pop (Leftover Cuties). The Beatles themselves were influenced by American artists such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis Presley, and BEATLES REIMAGINED returns their music to the heartland that inspired them: the United States.In 2012, The Adage Group partnered with Round Hill music and purchased the North American publishing rights to songs from the Beatles 1963 breakout hits “I Saw Her Standing There,” “She Loves You,” “From Me To You,” “Misery,” “There’s A Place” and “I Wanna Be Your Man.” Adage CEO Herb Jordan and legendary music business entrepreneur Owen Husney of Zoom-Muzic executive produced BEATLES REIMAGINED and assembled a twenty-something production team including Tim Anderson (ImaRobot, Solange) and Kevin Carvel (Atlantic Records, A&M/Octone, NBC’s “The Voice”). They recorded BEATLES REIMAGINED with the rules that each artist had to be indie, none of the artists could be born in the era of the Beatles, none of the recordings could sound like a Beatles cover and all of the songs are from 1963-1964, the breakout period for the Beatles. “There’s nothing left for the Beatles, but to be relevant to today's music,” explains Herb Jordan. “Beatles Reimagined is a compelling artist discovery project whose mission is to reinvigorate the timeless writing of Lennon and McCartney through the eyes of today's most creative independent artists, not through the filter of 1963.” Expect to hear these songs in multiple avenues as HBO’s popular TV show “True Blood” picked up Mobley’s interpretation of “I Wanna Be Your Man” which premiered on August 11 and also appears on the True Blood Vol. 4 SoundtrackOwen Husney adds "Beatles Reimagined is proving to be a uniquely contemporary way to discover new talent."BEATLES REIMAGINED exposes younger audiences to the greatest pop writers in history through cutting-edge interpretations of The Beatles’ classic hits. The Beatles transcend music, having left an indelible mark on music, fashion and culture at large. The most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music—with sales of over one billion units--is celebrating its 50th anniversary. They’ve inspired countless artists in the fifty years since their inception and continue to influence the tastemakers of today.Following is the complete tracklisting for BEATLES REIMAGINED1.  “All My Loving” – The Well Pennies2.  “From Me To You” – Mobley3.  “Misery” – Feverbody4.  “I Saw Her Standing There” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros5.  “I Wanna Be Your Man” – Night Panther6.  “I Feel Fine” – Jhameel7.  “There’s A Place” – Leftover Cuties8.  “She Loves You” – Badwolf9.  “Please Please Me” – Adventure Galley10. “And I Love Her” – Doom & Gloom

Wed, 08/21/2013 - 2:31 pm

Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum hard rock innovators KORN--Jonathan Davis [Vocals], James “Munky” Shaffer [Guitar], Brian "Head" Welch [Guitar], Reggie "Fieldy" Arvizu [Bass] and Ray Luzier [Drums]--have announced dates for their upcoming U.S. tour  (full itinerary below) leading into the release of their 11th studio album, THE PARADIGM SHIFT, in stores and via digital retailers on October 8 on Prospect Park. The tour--with support from Asking Alexandria and Love And Death--launches in Philadelphia, PA on September 26 and heads west where the band will finish up in Las Vegas on October 12.  Select venues are announced today with the remainder to be revealed soon.

So far in 2013 the rock luminaries have headlined the sold-out Rock On The Range Festival (over 40,000 in Columbus, OH) and Rocklahoma Festival, played coveted main stage spots at Download (U.K.), Rock am Ring (Germany) and Rock im Park (Germany) and toured Europe. They look forward to taking the new material on the road.

“These shows are for the diehards.  Can’t wait to play the new songs from ‘TPS’ and expect some surprise blasts from the past too because Head’s back!” says front man Jonathan Davis.

The band recently premiered their lyric video for the lead single--“NEVER NEVER,” from THE PARADIGM SHIFT--on USATODAY.com which can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/m62ccoq. Look for a full-on video to be revealed soon.

THE PARADIGM SHIFT marks the emotional return of co-founding guitarist Brian "Head" Welch for his first album with KORN since 2003's Take a Look in the Mirror, and it serves as the follow-up to the band’s 2011 critically acclaimed trend-setting dubstep metal hybrid, The Path of Totality, which debuted Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and was named Revolver Magazine's "Album of the Year."  THE PARADIGM SHIFT is also KORN’s first time working with super producer Don Gilmore [Linkin Park’s The Hybrid Theory, etc.] who recorded the album with the band at Buck Owens' studio in their original hometown Bakersfield and at Los Angeles's famed NRG Recording Studios.

KORN’s tour dates are as follows:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Thu

9/26

Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

Fri

9/27

New York, NY

Roseland Ballroom

Sat

9/28

Worcester, MA

The Palladium

Mon

9/30

Toronto, ON

TBD

Tue

10/1

Detroit, MI

TBD

Wed

10/2

Chicago, IL

The Riviera Theatre

Thu

10/3

Minneapolis, MN

TBD

Thu

10/10

Los Angeles, CA

TBD

Sat

10/12

Las Vegas, NV

TBD

 

Sat, 09/21/2013 - 7:11 pm

The Blues Brothers are what can only be described as the stuff of musical, comedic and cinematic legend. They have become an inextricable thread woven into the fabric of our culture and the images of Jake and Elwood are universally and instantaneously recognizable throughout this, and quite possibly other, solar systems.

A reverent replication of those irreverent days of yore, THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE is a live concert show that combines the comedy and hit songs from the original 1980 hit film as well as the five iconic albums released by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood, THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE and their eight-piece intercontinental rhythm & blues revue band pay homage to the humor, music and mayhem of the Blues Brothers and to Chicago’s rich musical history of blues, gospel and soul music.

Produced by Dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi and original Blues Brothers musical director Paul Shaffer, THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE will be kicking off its fall run this Saturday, September 21 in Danville, KY.  The 31-date outing will then hit various cities throughout North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Connecticut before wrapping Sunday, November 24 in Monroe Township, NJ. The tour will then resume with another 30 shows in 2014 starting January 16 and running through mid-April. See below for full tour schedule.

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE features all the Blues Brothers classics including “Soul Man,” “Rubber Biscuit,” “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Rawhide” and “Gimme Some Lovin’” among many others. Fun for all-ages, the show has been hailed by the Chicago Sun-Times for its “infectious and unbridled energy...[that] blows the roof off” (Jeff Johnson).

Catch THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Sat

9/21

Danville, KY

Norton Center for the Arts

Tue

9/24

Morganton, NC

City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium

Thu

9/26

Culpeper, VA

The State Theatre - Culpeper

Fri

9/27

Alexandria, VA

The Birchmere

Sat

9/28

Galloway, NJ

Stockton Performing Arts Center

Sun

9/29

Wayne, NJ

Shea Center for the Performing Arts (William Patterson University)

Thu

10/3

Wausau, WI

Grand Theater

Fri

10/4

Palos Hills, IL            

Moraine Valley Community College Performing Arts Center

Sat

10/5

Naperville, IL

Pfeiffer Hall (North Central College)

Tue

10/8

Grand Rapids, MN

Myles Reif Performing Arts Center

Thu

10/10

Detroit Lakes, MN

Historic Holmes Theatre

Fri

10/11

Sioux Falls, SD

Mary W. Sommervold Hall (Washington Pavilion)

Sat

10/12

Rochester, MN             

Mayo Civic Center – Presentation Hall

Sun

10/13

Grand Forks, ND

Chester Fritz Auditorium

Wed

10/16

Athens, OH

Temple-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium (Ohio University)

Fri

10/18

Sturgis, MI

Sturges-Young Civic Center

Sat

10/19

Clinton Township, MI  

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Tue

10/22

College Station, TX

Rudder Auditorium

Thu

10/24

Midwest City, OK

Rose State College Performing Arts Center

Wed

10/30

Folsum, CA

Harris Center for the Arts

Fri

11/1

Santa Clarita, CA            

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons

Sat

11/2

Lancaster, CA

Lancaster Performing Arts Center

Sun

11/3

Saratoga, CA              

Carriage House Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center

Tue

11/5

Santa Rosa, CA

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

Thu

11/14

Wellsboro, PA

Wellsboro High School Auditorium

Fri

11/15

Peekskill, NY

Paramount Hudson Valley

Sat

11/16

York, PA

Pullo Family Performing Arts Center Penn State York

Sun

11/17

Easton, MD

Avalon Theatre

Fri

11/22

Norfolk, CT

Infinity Music Hall and Bistro

Sat

11/23

Keene, NH

The Colonial Theatre

Sun

11/24

Monroe Township, NJ

Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts

       

2014 Dates:

   

Thu

1/16

Idaho Falls, ID

Colonial Theater

Fri

1/17

Billings, MT

Alberta Bair Theater for the Performing Arts

Fri

1/24

Tacoma, WA

Pantages Theater

Sun

1/26

Olympia, WA

Washington Center for Performing Arts

Tue

1/28

Chilliwack, BC (Canada)

Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Thu

2/6

Bloomington, IL 

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Fri

2/7

Terre Haute, IN

Hatfield Hall Theater

Sat

2/8

Jasper, IN

Jasper Arts Center

Sun

2/9

Lebanon, IL

Hettenhausen Center for the Arts

Fri

2/14

Austin, TX

One World Theatre (2 shows)

Sat

2/15

Galveston, TX

The Grand 1894 Opera House

Thu

2/20

Tyler, TX                        

R. Don Cowan Fine & Performing Arts Center

Fri

2/21

Crowley, LA

Grand Opera House of the South

Sat

2/22

Bartlett, TN

Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center

Sun

3/2

Mamaroneck, NY

Emelin Theatre

Thu

3/6

Johnstown, PA

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center

Fri

3/7

Taylor, MI       

Heinz C. Prechter Educational & Performing Arts Center

Sat

3/8

North Tonawanda, NY

Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center

Wed

3/12

Athens, TN

The Arts Center

Thu

3/13

Columbia, TN

The Cherry Theater

Fri

3/14

New Albany, IN

Richard K. Stem Concert Hall

Sat

3/15

Huntingdon, TN

The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center

Fri

3/21

Greenville, NC

East Carolina U, Wright Auditorium

Sat

3/22

Spindale, NC

The Foundation Performing Arts Center

Sun

3/23

Greeneville, TN

Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Tue

3/25

Lake Worth, FL

Duncan Theatre

Wed

4/2

Grayslake, IL         

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

Sat

4/5

Green Bay, WI

Meyer Theatre

Fri

4/11

Arroyo Grande, CA

Clark Center for the Performing Arts

Sat

4/12

Cerritos, CA

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

 

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 3:04 pm

BEATS ANTIQUE and iconic Primus leader Les Claypool have formally summoned "Beelzebub."   The new single from the trio merges a tribal bounce with pulsating dance energy and devilishly dynamic playing from Claypool. After recently premiering on Relix's official site, it's now available on iTunes and all digital retailers.

Listen to BEATS ANTIQUE “Beelzebub” featuring Les Claypool at: http://snd.sc/1aQXTU2

"Beelzebub" serves as a fitting prelude to the group's forthcoming new album, A Thousand Faces – Act 1, out October 15. Breaking down boundaries and defying categorization, this 12-song collection traverses a myriad of styles and soundscapes, forging one hypnotic journey.

Unlike anything else in the spheres of either dance or world music, BEATS ANTIQUE stand alone. In addition to Claypool, this threesome has invited quite a few other friends along on the album including Alam Khan on "Kismet," Lynx & Sorne for "You The Starry Eyed" and Micah & Leighton in "Doors of Destiny.”

Recently, BEATS ANTIQUE completed a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in order to finance an immersive stage production for their impending tour in support of A Thousand Faces. The jaunt promises to be as unforgettable and unique as the music itself with their unique stage show created with Obscura Digital, a creative technology studio specializing in the design of immersive and interactive experiences (they’ve done work with the Guggenheim Museum, Google, and the United Arab Emirates).

Get a preview of their stage show here: http://youtu.be/5foI0Ea1EF0 

This fall, you'll experience all the faces BEATS ANTIQUE possess and so much more.

A Thousand Faces Tour Dates:

DATE   CITY VENUE
Thu 10/3 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
Fri 10/4 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
Sat 10/5 Bozeman, MT Hush Hush @ Kountz Arena
Sun 10/6 Jackson Hole, WY Pink Garter Theater
Wed 10/9 Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre
Thu 10/10 Iowa City, IA The Blue Moose Tap House
Fri 10/11 Springfield, IL Donnie’s Homespun
Sat 10/12 Columbia, MO The Blue Note
Tue 10/15 Charlotte, NC The Chop Shop
Wed 10/16 Chattanooga, TN Track 29
Thu 10/17 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Fri 10/18 Biloxi, MS Biloxi Civic Center
Sat 10/19 Ozark, AR Harvest Music Festival
Tue 10/22 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Wed 10/23 Millvale, PA Mr. Smalls Theatre
Thu 10/24 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
Fri 10/25 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Sat 10/26 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Sun 10/27 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Thu 10/31 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights
Fri 11/1 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
Sat 11/2 Madison, WI Majestic Live
Sun 11/3 New Orleans, LA Voodoo Experience
Wed 11/6 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s Upstairs
Thu 11/7 Austin, TX Emo’s East
Fri 11/8 Dallas, TX Trees
Sat 11/9 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
Wed 11/13 Santa Ana, CA Yost Theater
Thu 11/14 San Diego, CA House of Blues
Fri 11/15 Los Angeles, CA The Fonda Theater
Sat 11/16 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Sun 11/17 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore

 

Thu, 09/26/2013 - 6:40 pm

The iconic, Grammy-winning artist SLASH and Myles Kennedy are set to perform a new song “Nothing Left To Fear” tonight, Thursday, September 26 on “Conan,” airing at 11:00 PM/10:00 PM CT 11/10c on TBS. On October 4, SLASH will release the soundtrack album for the first-ever motion picture he has co-produced, NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR via his company Slasher Films. NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be released on October 4, exclusively at www.PledgeMusic.com/slash, the same day the film opens in select theaters.Written and produced by SLASH and Nick O’Toole, the NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR soundtrack includes the film score plus two original songs: “Nothing Left To Fear” which features vocalist Myles Kennedy, and the instrumental “Welcome To Stull.”To view the full press release on the NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR soundtrack, visit: http://tinyurl.com/p5o3fgw. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/nothinglefttofearmovie.

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 3:18 pm

Coming off their sold-out “Rowdytown II” show at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, and the announcement of two New Year’s Eve shows at the legendary Roseland Ballroom in New York City December 30 & 31, BIG GIGANTIC have revealed a brand new song, “Love Letters,” featuring Sabina Sciubba.  It is the first peek at the duo’s new album which will be released in early 2014.

Listen to “Love Letters” at: https://soundcloud.com/biggigantic/love-letters-feat-sabina

For “Love Letters,” which made its debut yesterday on Billboard.com, BIG GIGANTIC’s Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken, team with vocalist Sabina Sciubba for her first vocal performance since her former group Brazilian Girls disbanded.  Look for the song to be made available later this month for free and via iTunes.  Its accompanying video will be made available at the same time. 

BIG GIGANTIC’s current tour dates are as follows:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Wed

10/9

Fargo, ND

The Venue

Thu

10/10

Omaha, NE

Sokol Auditorium

Fri

10/11

Lawrence, KS

Granada Theater

Sat

10/12

St. Louis, MO

The Pageant 

Sun

10/13

Columbia, MO

The Blue Note

Mon

10/14

Urbana, IL

Canopy Club 

Thu

10/17

Cincinnati, OH

Bogart’s 

Fri

10/18

Knoxville, TN

Old City Courtyard

Sat

10/19

Kalamazoo, MI

State Theatre 

Sun

10/20

Cleveland, OH

House of Blues

Mon

10/21

Buffalo, NY

Town Ballroom

Wed

10/23

Northampton, MA

Calvin Theatre

Thu

10/24

Syracuse, NY

F Shed at the Market

Fri

10/25

Providence, RI

Lupo’s

Sat

10/26

Baltimore, MD

Rams Head Live

Sun

10/27

Las Vegas, NV

Downtown Las Vegas (Life Is Beautiful)

Wed

10/30

Charlotte, NC

The Fillmore

Thu

10/31

Atlanta, GA

Masquerade Outdoors

Fri

11/1

Suwannee, FL

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (Hulaween)

Sat

11/2

New Orleans, LA

City Park (Voodoo Music + Arts Experience) 

Dec

16-20

Puerto Moreles, MEX

Now Sapphire (Mayan Holidaze)

Mon

12/30

New York, NY

Roseland Ballroom

Tues

12/31

New York NY

Roseland Ballroom

 

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 1:46 pm

Dubbing A Thousand Faces - ACT 1 (Beats Antique Records) out today, Tuesday, October 15 their most intensely collaborative effort yet, BEATS ANTIQUE designated a diagram of a hero’s journey as their guide for the initial stages of songwriting and composition—then let their experimental sides take over and flourish as they delved further into the creative process.  Their seventh studio album is a unique offering,  the first of a two-volume endeavor that encapsulates each stage of Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey” in an assortment of sweeping and lushly textured tracks.

Breaking down boundaries and defying categorization, this 12-song collection traverses a myriad of styles and soundscapes, forging one hypnotic journey. It finds BEATS ANTIQUE and iconic Primus leader Les Claypool summoning "Beelzebub," merging a tribal bounce with pulsating dance energy and devilishly dynamic playing from Claypool. Look for its video to come soon.

Other guests who join the San Francisco-based trio of musician/producers Tommy Cappel, David Satori, and Zoe Jakes include sarod player Alam Khan (son of legendary classical Indian musician Ali Akbar Khan) on "Kismet," Lynx & Sorne for "You The Starry Eyed" and Micah & Leighton in "Doors of Destiny.”

Listen to A Thousand Faces now at:
http://smarturl.it/AThousandFacesStream

Meanwhile, the trio is currently on their ‘A Thousand Faces’ tour showcasing their multi-dimensional, custom designed stage show that brings musical and visual storytelling to life using Obscura Digital’s ground-breaking innovations in live performance technologies combined with the creative vision of Director Ivan Landau. The custom fabricated stage set evokes a sense of a mythological village right out of a fairy tale, with hand-crafted little houses. Obscura mapped the entire stage set for an architectural projection experience flowing with optical illusions that transform the physical into the metaphysical. “We wanted to create something that was new, yet nostalgic,” states Ivan Landau. “The visual storytelling comes right off the stage, like a pop-up book, seamlessly blending hand-made artistry with technology.” 

Unique content pieces were created of the many art disciplines represented including miniature sets, puppetry, clay animation, 3D animation, painting, illustration, photography and live action. Obscura collaborated to create and integrate the diverse collection of artwork into its projection mapping system. In addition, Obscura designed transition pieces that shift perspectives of the stage set with 3D effects, cubes, fractals, and other illusions. Obscura’s interactive motion tracking software follows the movements of Zoe Jakes with real-time visuals such as particles, masking, and lighting treatments, helping to visually extend her live performance. The band has full control during the show to enable these special effects, adding new dynamic elements from one show to next on the tour.

“Riding a whirlwind of hip-hop, Gypsy jazz, Balkan beat-box, live electronica and whatever else pops into their ever-expanding minds,” wrote the Charlotte edition of Creative Loafing (10/10/13) in their preview of tonight’s show. “…the members of Beats Antique are snaky-hipped guides to the garden of earthly delights, an ethnographic mish-mash for both world music mavens and club kids.”

Get a preview of their stage show here: http://youtu.be/5foI0Ea1EF0 

A Thousand Faces Tour Dates:

DATE                          CITY                         VENUE

Tue

10/15

Charlotte, NC

The Chop Shop

Wed

10/16

Chattanooga, TN

Track 29

Thu

10/17

Asheville, NC

Orange Peel

Fri

10/18

Biloxi, MS

Biloxi Civic Center

Sat

10/19

Ozark, AR

Harvest Music Festival

Tue

10/22

Columbus, OH

Newport Music Hall

Wed

10/23

Millvale, PA

Mr. Smalls Theatre

Thu

10/24

Philadelphia, PA

Theatre of Living Arts

Fri

10/25

New York, NY

Irving Plaza

Sat

10/26

Boston, MA

Paradise Rock Club

Sun

10/27

Burlington, VT

Higher Ground

Thu

10/31

Minneapolis, MN

Mill City Nights

Fri

11/1

Chicago, IL

Vic Theatre

Sat

11/2

Madison, WI

Majestic Live

Sun

11/3

New Orleans, LA

Voodoo Experience

Wed

11/6

Houston, TX

Fitzgerald’s Upstairs

Thu

11/7

Austin, TX

Emo’s East

Fri

11/8

Dallas, TX

Trees

Sat

11/9

Tulsa, OK

Cain’s Ballroom

Wed

11/13

Santa Ana, CA

Yost Theater

Thu

11/14

San Diego, CA

House of Blues

Fri

11/15

Los Angeles, CA

The Fonda Theater

Sat

11/16

San Francisco, CA

The Fillmore

Sun

11/17

San Francisco, CA

The Fillmore

 

Thu, 10/24/2013 - 12:07 pm

Rooted in old-school R&B and soul, re-imagined for today, Australian band CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN’ RACKETTES will bring their unique indie soul back to the U.S. next month for a nationwide trek from October through December (dates below, more to be announced).

Praised by NPR who described their sound as “a little bit of soul fused with blues, doo-wop, jazz and R&B” and “Rich In harmony…” (5/25/2013), the group is supporting their debut album BABY CAUGHT THE BUS (Vanguard) which has garnered widespread recognition in the media. When the U.S. run of shows wraps in late December, the group will remain in the states to record the follow-up to their debut, to be released on Vanguard Records in 2014.

CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN RACKETTES on the road this fall:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Thu

10/17

Sacramento, CA

Assembly

Fri

10/18

San Francisco, CA

Bimbo's 365 Club

Sat

10/19

Reno, NV

BuBinga Lounge at the Eldorado Casino

Mon

10/21

Portland, OR

Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom

Tue

10/22

Seattle, WA

Barboza

Sat

10/26

Los Angeles, CA

LACMA Muse Costume Ball

Tue

10/29

San Diego, CA

Soda Bar

Wed

10/30

Hermosa Beach, CA

Saint Rocke

Fri

11/1

Pomona, CA

Glasshouse

Tue

11/5

Phoenix, AZ

Crescent Ballroom

Thu

11/7

Las Vegas, NV

Chandelier Bar at the Cosmopolitan

Fri

11/8

Las Vegas, NV

Chandelier Bar at the Cosmopolitan

Sat

11/9

Las Vegas, NV

Chandelier Bar at the Cosmopolitan

Mon

11/11

Oklahoma City, OK

The Conservatory

Tue

11/12

Houston, TX

The Studio at Warehouse Live

Wed

11/13

Dallas, TX

Cambridge Room at the House of Blues

Thu

11/14

Austin, TX

Formula 1 Fan Fest

Fri

11/15

New Orleans, LA

The Parish at the House of Blues

Mon

12/2

Sauget, IL

Pop's

Wed

12/4

Charlotte, NC

McGlohon Theatre

Thu

12/5

Charlottesville, VA

The Southern Café and Music Hall

Fri

12/6

Brooklyn, NY

Knitting Factory

Sat

12/7

New York, NY

Mercury Lounge

Sun

12/8

Philadelphia, PA

North Star Bar

 

Thu, 11/07/2013 - 12:34 pm

As STS9 prepares to wrap the year with Mayan Holidaze in Mexico and five nights in Atlanta for New Year’s Eve, the acclaimed Santa Cruz-based instrumental electronic rock band has just announced dates for their 2014 Winter Tour.

The 24-date headlining run will kick off January 23 at the House of Blues in San Diego, followed by a return to the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles the next night (1/24). From there, the tour will stop in Oakland, Lake Tahoe and Salt Lake City before back-to-back nights at the Belly Up in Aspen and the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver. Next, they’ll hit the Midwest with stops in Lincoln, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Chicago and Grand Rapids before making their way down the east coast hitting Buffalo, Portland and Providence. STS9 will make their debut at the legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY for 2 shows over Presidents Day weekend and then will wrap the tour with stops in Washington, DC, Norfolk, Asheville and Knoxville. See below for the full list of tour dates. Fan club tickets for the Winter Tour went on sale this morning (11/7) exclusively at www.sts9store.com. General tickets will go on-sale starting this Saturday, November 9 with select shows available tomorrow Friday, November 8 or Thursday, November 14 (see below for specific details).

To close out such a tremendous year, STS9 will be returning to the Mayan Riviera for the 2013 edition of Mayan Holidaze at the Now Sapphire Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico December 16-20 along with friends Umphrey’s McGee and the Disco Biscuits and special guests Big Gigantic, Papadosio, Cherub, Orchard Lounge and DrFameus. From there, STS9--hailed as “one of the country’s most intriguing, innovative outfits around” by XLR8R--will perform 5 shows at The Tabernacle in Atlanta December 27-31 to officially ring in 2014. Once this New Year’s run wraps, the band will have sold-out The Tabernacle over 30 times, marking the most performances at that venue by any band.

STS9Hunter Brown (guitar/keys), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Murphy (bass/synths), David Phipps (keyboards) and Zach Velmer (drums)—is currently touring with their largest production ever, earning them rave reviews throughout 2013. Building off the groundbreaking 2012 “Great Cycle Spectacle” design, the band is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to delivering one of the most visually stunning shows on the road today. As noted by Jayme Barouch from MOTORCITYBLOG, “the light sequencing and display rivaled some of the best that I’ve seen from masters of the electronic lightshow like Daft Punk, Amon Tobin and Deadmau5” (4/15/13).

 

CITY

VENUE

Mayan Holidaze:

   

Mon 12/16-
Fri 12/20

Puerto Morelos, MX

Now Sapphire Resort

     

New Year’s Eve shows:

 

12/27

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

12/28

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

12/29

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

12/30

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

12/31

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

     

1/23

San Diego, CA

House of Blues

1/24

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Palladium

1/25

Oakland, CA

Fox Theater

1/26

Lake Tahoe, NV

Montbleu Theater

1/28

Salt Lake City, UT

The Depot

1/29

Aspen, CO

Belly Up

1/30

Aspen, CO

Belly Up

1/31

Denver, CO

Fillmore Auditorium

2/1

Denver, CO

Fillmore Auditorium

2/4

Lincoln, NE

Bourbon Theatre

2/5

Minneapolis, MN

First Avenue

2/6

Des Moines, IA

Hoyt Sherman Place

2/7

Milwaukee, WI

Riverside Theatre

2/8

Chicago, IL

Aragon Ballroom

2/9

Grand Rapids, MI

Orbit Room

2/11

Buffalo, NY

Town Ballroom

2/13

Portland, ME

State Theatre

2/14

Providence, RI

Lupo’s

2/15

Port Chester, NY

Capitol Theatre

2/16

Port Chester, NY

Capitol Theatre

2/19

Washington, DC

9:30 Club

2/20

Norfolk, VA

The Norva

2/21

Asheville, NC

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

2/22

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee Theatre

Catch STS9 on tour in the following cities:

^ indicates tickets on-sale Friday, November 8
~ indicates tickets on-sale Thursday, November 14

Tue, 11/12/2013 - 2:06 pm

With the release of mau5trap’s WE ARE FRIENDS VOL. 2 coming up on November 11, fans and electronic music enthusiasts can get a first listen of the compilation which features brand new music from deadmau5 and a hand-picked selection of the label’s artists now via the album premiere posted at Rollingstone.com. Listen here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/deadmau5-compilation-we-are-friends-vol-2-album-premiere-20131108Meanwhile, deadmau5 has announced his New Years Eve plans.  On December 31, Nassau Coliseum will become the tri-state area’s destination ever for what will be, hands down, the most sensational farewell to 2013 New York has to offer.   Live Nation, RPM and Nassau Coliseum play host to one of the planet’s most in-demand artists as he’ll perform a one-of-a-kind “unhooked” show for a New Year’s send off like none other.  Tickets for deadmau5 New Years Eve at Nassau Coliseum are on sale now via www.countdowntomau5.com and www.ticketmaster.comWE ARE FRIENDS VOL. 2 (mau5trap/Astralwerks) includes works from up-and-coming talent such as Kairo Kingdom and Heat Maxwell, to fan favorites in the form of James Njie and BSOD (the side project of deadmau5 and close friend Steve Duda) and newcomer Aron H. The collection also includes two brand new tracks from deadmau5 with “Your Ad Here” and “Suckfest9001.”  Wrote Michaelangeo Matos of the latter in Rolling Stone (10/23/13), “…this buzzing electro-house jam breaks into a cool, extended trance build-up before the intro riff zooms back in around the five-minute mark – an unexpected move on first hearing that remains welcome each time after.” In conjunction with WE ARE FRIENDS VOL. 2   Kairo Kingdom, who appear twice on the track listing with “Machine Empire” and “3030” is offering a 30-minute mix as well.  "We already had a track on the first Hi, We Are Friends compilation so we're really happy to be involved with two tracks on Volume 2,” says the German duo.  “The cool thing about projects like this (and mau5trap in general) is that you can also showcase music that isn't necessarily dance-floor banger stuff. So we can't think of a better home for 'Machine Empire' than mau5trap!"Check out Kairo Kingdom’s We Are Friends mix at: https://soundcloud.com/mau5trap/kairo-kingdom-we-are-friends 

Wed, 11/13/2013 - 1:38 pm

With contributions from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and nine U.S. indie artists from diverse genres, BEATLES REIMAGINED honors the greatest modern songwriters of all time while infusing their music with a 21st century twist. The  BEATLES REIMAGINED album--released October 1 on Community Projects--is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the recording and release of the Beatles songs from 1963-4 including “From Me To You,” “She Loves You,”  “All My Loving” and “I Saw Her Standing There” which cemented the band’s status as rock and roll royalty. The album, which ranges from indie, rock, Americana and folk to electronic and everything in between, is garnering positive reviews from critics and fans alike for its inspired sound which is both foreign and familiar.Today (Wednesday, November 13), Under The Radar magazine has premiered the new video for “All My Loving”--the lead song on BEATLES REIMAGINED performed by The Well Pennies. USA TODAY has praised the upbeat track: “Boston folk-pop duo [The Well Pennies] tweaks a familiar melody, adds strings, for a new Beatles Reimagined set, with delightful results.” (10/1/13) Watch the video here: http://tinyurl.com/ksok5v4“The Beatles are so iconic and loved by the world that it seemed like a risky move to re-imagine the well-known melodies and lyrics of their music,” explains Bryan Vanderpool of The Well Pennies. “Even then we couldn't pass on this chance to honor their legacy and the influence they've had on us and so many other artists."The Beatles themselves were influenced by American artists such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis Presley, and BEATLES REIMAGINED returns their music to the heartland that inspired them: the United States. On BEATLES REIMAGINED, hotly tipped U.S. indie artists re-envision the songs on their own terms: alternative folk (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros), acoustic folk (The Well Pennies), indie-rock (Mobley), indie-pop (Jhameel), new-rock (Badwolf), new-wave (Adventure Galley) and electro-dance-pop (Night Panther) through downtempo/lo fi (Feverbody), old school soul (Doom & Gloom) and retro-pop (Leftover Cuties). 100% of the label’s net album sales from BEATLES REIMAGINED album will be donated to the Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles (www.rockcampforgirlsla.org).

Tue, 01/07/2014 - 3:45 pm

THE CRYSTAL METHOD have kicked off 2014 by offering an advance listen of their fifth studio album, titled The Crystal Method, via Hype Machine. Marking the iconic act’s 20th Anniversary, the album is set for release January 14 and is available to hear now at Pandora or at HypeM.

Listen to THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s THE CRYSTAL METHOD now through January 14 at:

HYPEM: www.hypem.com/premieres

PANDORA: http://bit.ly/JOSMKX

On The Crystal Method, THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s KEN JORDAN and SCOTT KIRKLAND explore various directions of electronic music.  “While there’s plenty of hissing beats, belching production, squealing-breaks (and) keyboards for modern EDM heads to enjoy,” wrote Annie Zaleski of Alternative Press (Feb) in her review, “…the album is steeped in meticulous club music emphasizing silky grooves and sculptured adrenaline rushes.” Guests include LeAnn Rimes, Franky Perez (Scars On Broadway), Nick Thayer and mau5trap artist Le Castle Vania. “The Voice”’s season #2 contestant Dia Frampton (also known  as one half of indie duo Meg & Dia) is the featured vocalist on the album’s first single “Over It” impacting radio this month.

View the video for “Over It” featuring Dia Frampton here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9MpeKm-imE

Look for THE CRYSTAL METHOD to appear on Los Angeles tastemaker radio program KCRW “Morning Becomes Eclectic” on Tuesday, January 14. Meanwhile, the pair are gearing up for a major performance at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles with a full live band (a first for the platinum-selling EDM duo) on January 16.  

Also this month, they have DJ dates lined up in Denver January 18 and New York City January 23 alongside a live set on SIRIUS XM’s Electric Area Electric Aquarium.  A full tour for the spring will be announced soon.

Pre-order THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s The Crystal Method now through January 14 at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-crystal-method/id764089466

THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s tour routing is as follows:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Thurs

1/16

Los Angeles

El Rey Theatre (LIVE)

Sat 

1/18

Denver

Beta

Thur 

1/23

New York City

Cielo

 

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 7:38 pm

In life, the only constant is change. We try to embrace this in our music and in our lives and it’s in this spirit that we announce STS9 and bassist David Murphy are parting ways. We are postponing our upcoming winter tour dates through February. We'll miss David and wish him the best on his journey ahead.To our fans, we can’t thank you enough for your understanding and continuous support.  We are thrilled for the future of STS9 and can’t wait to share it with you.From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!-Hunter, Jeffree, Phipps & Zach --Refunds are available at point of purchase for the below affected tour dates:Thu      1/23                 San Diego, CA                        House of BluesFri        1/24                 Los Angeles, CA                     Hollywood PalladiumSat       1/25                 Oakland, CA                            Fox TheaterSun      1/26                 Lake Tahoe, NV                      Montbleu TheaterTue      1/28                 Salt Lake City, UT                   The DepotWed     1/29                 Aspen, CO                              Belly UpThu      1/30                 Aspen, CO                              Belly UpFri        1/31                 Denver, CO                            Fillmore AuditoriumSat       2/1                   Denver, CO                            Fillmore AuditoriumTue      2/4                   Lincoln, NE                             Bourbon Theatre       Wed     2/5                   Minneapolis, MN                     First AvenueThu      2/6                   Des Moines, IA                       Hoyt Sherman PlaceFri        2/7                   Milwaukee, WI                        Riverside TheatreSat       2/8                   Chicago, IL                             Aragon BallroomSun      2/9                   Grand Rapids, MI                  Orbit RoomTue      2/11                 Buffalo, NY                            Town BallroomThu      2/13                 Portland, ME                         State TheatreFri        2/14                 Providence, RI                      Lupo’sSat       2/15                 Port Chester, NY                   Capitol TheatreSun      2/16                 Port Chester, NY                   Capitol TheatreWed     2/19                 Washington, DC                    9:30 ClubThu      2/20                 Norfolk, VA                           The NorvaFri        2/21                 Asheville, NC                        Thomas Wolfe AuditoriumSat       2/22                 Knoxville, TN                         Tennessee Theatre

Tue, 02/18/2014 - 11:17 am

The Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist SLASH is heading to music week in Austin during SXSW 2014 to launch SLASHATHON, the first-ever artist-focused hackathon. Powered by Geeklist,  SLASHATHON is a hackathon where developers create applications and technology within a 12-hour period. The music-oriented SLASHATHON will offer developers a unique challenge to create solutions for artists to engage their communities for an album release. SLASHATHON will take place Wednesday, March 12 at Capitol Factory (701 Brazos St., STE 1601, Austin, TX).The SLASHATHON GRAND PRIZE includes a Gibson guitar autographed by SLASH, $1,000 dollars, AND the opportunity to have SLASH use the winning hack with the release of his new album, coming out in late 2014. The judges for SLASHATHON will be SLASH himself, Bram Cohen, Chief Scientist & Founder of BitTorrent, and Ben Parr, Co-founder & Managing Partner, DominateFund.REGISTER FOR THE SLASHATHON AT: WWW.SLASHATHON.COM. *SXSW badges are not required to participate. APIs available to developers to build with include Aviary, Dolby, Leap Motion, Gimbal, Raspberry Pi, Codio.io, Elasticsearch, Mad Mimi, Yellow API and Lob. Furthr.la, and Geeklist will provide mentorship for all participants.SLASHATHONWednesday, March 12@ Capitol Factory, Austin8:30 AM: Registration9:00 AM: API presentations10:00 AM: Hacking begins1:30 PM: Lunch7:00 PM: Presentations8:30: AwardsA pioneer in blending tech and music, SLASH launched his first two music apps “Slash360” and “Slash AmpliTube” to promote the Apocalyptic Love album (2012) featuring his band Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. The critically acclaimed album Apocalyptic Love earned SLASH his two first-ever #1 rock radio hits-- “You’re A Lie” and “Standing In The Sun--and stormed onto the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4, marking the top rock debut for that week. Last year, SLASH also partnered with the Swedish company Rovio--creator of the popular mobile game Angry Birds--to create a theme song for the “Angry Birds Space.”  SLASH and his band Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are currently in the studio working on a new album to be released in the fall of 2014.

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 11:22 am

The 7th Annual HARD SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Los Angeles’ largest music event, will return Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3.  The 2014 edition escalates as the festival will be moving to a new location, the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.  Early bird tickets go on sale this Friday, February 28 at 10:00 am pt at www.hardfest.com/hardsummer.

View the teaser for HARD SUMMER 2014—set to “West Coast” by Destructo--at: http://youtu.be/HEHQv3WmgEs

The new location for HARD SUMMER will allow for more stages, more talent and more fans.  Just 10 miles away from downtown, the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is an urban oasis, a beautiful park boasting over 100 acres which will be converted to a major festival area.  Five stages with over 75 performers will take the HARD SUMMER experience to a whole new level.

“I can't believe HARD summer will turn 7 this year!  The HARD team is looking forward to producing a festival at Whittier Narrows,” says Gary Richards of HARD Events..  “It's such a great park with more room to do things that have not been possible for HARD in the past.  Plus it has tons of trees and grass which makes a great setting for the festival.”

Last year’s HARD SUMMER took place at the Los Angeles State Historic Park and drew over 70,000 fans.   Performers included leading artists in the electronic and hip-hop worlds, including Knife Party, Justice (DJ Set), Duck Sauce, Dog Blood, Bassnectar, Empire of the Sun, 2 Chainz, Zedd, Crystal Castles, Baauer, Dillon Francis and many more.  Look for the line-up for the 2014 edition to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tue, 04/01/2014 - 12:00 pm

BIG GIGANTIC has set their sights even bigger this year for their massive hometown show dubbed “ROWDYTOWN.” Taking over the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, the third annual event is expanding to two days in 2014: Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27. Pre-sale tickets for “Rowdytown III” will go on sale starting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2 with the general on-sale available Friday, April 4.Debuting in 2012 to a sold-out crowd of more than 9,450 fans and voted the #1 EDM show of that year by the Westword, ROWDYTOWN I marked the first time an artist ever used projection mapping visuals on the venue’s famous rocks. The second installment, which sold out weeks in advance, used even bigger lighting rigs and twice the projection mapping with Stan Shkrobor from EDMTUNES.COM calling the show’s visuals “the you-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it projection mapping!” (10/1/13). Describing ROWDYTOWN II, Corey Blecha from COLORADO MUSIC BUZZ claimed “from the get-go, it was an audio and visual spectacle” (October) and LISTEN UP DENVER’s Lindsay Lynch declared the show “one of the best dance parties of the summer” (10/7/13). With the inaugural year featuring support from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Dillon Francis, GRiZ and Raw Russ and round two Adventure Club, Carnage and Manic Focus, who will BIG G bring out this year? Stay tuned for lineup announcements and more in the coming weeks!Watch a video recap from “Rowdytown II” here: http://vimeo.com/76547872Prior to turning the state of Colorado rowdy, BIG GIGANTIC will get the party started at various festivals this spring and summer as they continue to tour in support of their new album, THE NIGHT IS YOUNG. Kicking off with their debut at Coachella (4/13 and 4/20), the Boulder, CO-based duo of saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken will be returning to Georgia’s CounterPoint Music & Arts Festival, followed by sets at the Beale Street Festival in Memphis, Mysteryland in Bethel Woods, NY, Spring Awakening in Chicago, the Firefly Festival in Delaware and The Hudson Project in Saugerties, NY among others with more festival dates still to be announced. See below for full list of tour dates.THE NIGHT IS YOUNG—released February 11 for free via their website www.biggigantic.net--is an eclectic mix of tracks that span genres from electronic and dance to hip hop and electro soul. Debuting at #10 on the Dance/Electronic Album and #18 Heatseekers Album Billboard charts respectively as well as #2 on the iTunes Electronic chart upon its release, the 8-song album includes “Touch The Sky,” a blazing instrumental that made its debut in late 2013 to critical acclaim throughout the blogosphere, as well as the crushing dubstep song “Lets Go!,” the dazzling sax-hooked track “Just For The Thrill” and velvety number “Shooting Stars.” The album also features the title track and party anthem “The Night Is Young” featuring vocals from their friends Cherub (Jordan Kelly and Jason Huber). The song’s video—which debuted via RollingStone.com--has already been viewed over 23,000 times and can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEfBv4POfik&feature=youtu.be BIG GIGANTIC’s current tour dates are as follows:DATE                           CITY                                        VENUECoachella:Sun      4/13                 Indio, CA                                  Empire Polo FieldSun      4/20                 Indio, CA                                  Empire Polo FieldCounterPoint Music & Arts FestivalFri        4/25                 Atlanta, GA                               Kingston DownsJazz Fest Late Night ShowSat       4/26                 New Orleans, LA                      Joy TheatreBeale Street Music Festival Fri        5/2                   Memphis, TN                           Tom Lee Park – Beale Street Late NightsSuburbia Music FestivalSat       5/3                   Plano, TX                                 Oak Point Park & Nature PreserveMysteryland Sat       5/24                 Bethel Woods, NY                   Woodstock 69 GroundsFree Press Summer FestivalMay 31-June 1             Houston, TX                            Eleanor Tinsley ParkSpring Awakening FestivalSun      6/15                 Chicago, IL                              Soldier FieldFirefly FestivalSun      6/22                 Dover, DE                                The Woodlands of Dover Int’l SpeedwayThe Hudson Project July 10-13                    Saugerties, NY                         Winston FarmWanderlust July 17-20                    North Lake Tahoe, CA             Squaw ValleyThe Peach Music FestivalAug 14-17                    Scranton, PA                           Montage MountainRowdytown III Sept 26-27                   Morrison, CO                           Red Rock AmphitheatreMad Decent Boat PartyNov 12-16                    Miami-Bahamas                        Norwegian Peal    

Tue, 04/01/2014 - 5:48 pm

There are many traditions associated with summer and for the last seven years, performing at U.S. amphitheaters has become a tradition for SLIGHTLY STOOPID and their fans. This summer, SLIGHTLY STOOPID will bring their “SUMMER SESSIONS 2014” tour to 25 cities nationwide. Helping them deliver the ultimate jam session, this year’s lineup includes D.I.Y. legends NOFX (on select west coast dates), 7-time Grammy winner Stephen Marley (for the entire journey), hip hop icons Cypress Hill (on select west coast dates) and their friends and long-time musical conspirators G. Love & Special Sauce (on select dates), with more special guests to be announced soon.

Kicking off July 9 in Eugene, OR, the Ocean Beach, CA-based ensemble will stop in Seattle, Boise, Las Vegas and Tahoe Vista before hitting the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA (7/18) and Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA (7/19). The “Summer Sessions 2014” tour will round out its West Coast dates with shows in Albuquerque, Phoenix and Santa Barbara, plus annual hometown show at San Diego, CA’s Sleep Train Amphitheater on Saturday, July 26. From there, SLIGHTLY STOOPID will make their way down the East Coast performing in Boston, Philadelphia, Asbury Park, Baltimore, Raleigh, Atlanta and Boca Raton among many other cities before wrapping August 23. Throughout the summer, the band will also be making a few select appearances at festivals such as Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN and Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport, CT with more to be announced. See full itinerary below.

As a special incentive to loyal fans who purchase a pre-sale ticket for “Summer Sessions 2014,” the band is offering two unreleased studio songs. The free downloads will include the exclusive first offering ever of the newly written and unreleased tracks.

Pre-sale tickets are currently on sale for most shows.  General tickets will begin to go on sale Friday, April 4 for the West Coast shows and Friday, April 11 for the East Coast dates. For more information on tickets including pre-sale links and exact on-sale dates, go to www.slightlystoopid.com.

Catch SLIGHTLY STOOPID’s “Summer Sessions 2014” tour in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

SUPPORT

Wed

7/9

Eugene, OR

Cuthbert Amphitheater

Stephen Marley, TBA

Thu

7/10

Seattle, WA

Marymoor Amphitheater

Stephen Marley, TBA

Fri

7/11

Missoula, MT

Big Sky Brewing Company

Stephen Marley, TBA

Sat

7/12

Boise, ID

Idaho Botanical Garden

Stephen Marley

Wed

7/16

Las Vegas, NV

The Pool at the Cosmopolitan

Stephen Marley

Thu

7/17

Tahoe Vista, CA

North Tahoe Regional Park

NOFX, Stephen Marley

Fri

7/18

Berkeley, CA

Greek Theatre

NOFX, Stephen Marley

Sat

7/19

Irvine, CA

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

NOFX, Stephen Marley

Wed

7/23

Albuquerque, NM

Isleta Amphitheater

Stephen Marley, Cypress Hill

Thu

7/24

Phoenix, AZ

Mesa Amphitheatre

Stephen Marley, Cypress Hill

Fri

7/25

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Bowl

Stephen Marley, Cypress Hill

Sat

7/26

San Diego, CA

Sleep Train Amphitheater

NOFX, Stephen Marley

Thu

7/31

Boston, MA

Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Fri

8/1

Bridgeport, CT

Gathering of the Vibes

FESTIVAL

Sat

8/2

Philadelphia, PA

Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Sun

8/3

Asbury Park, NJ

Stone Pony Summer Stage

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Wed

8/6

Richmond, VA

Pocahontas State Park

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Thu

8/7

Baltimore, MD

Pier Six Pavilion

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Fri

8/8

Raleigh, NC

Red Hat Amphitheater

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Sat

8/9

Portsmouth, VA

nTelos Wireless Pavilion

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Thu

8/14

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Fri

8/15

Cocoa, FL

Riverfront Park

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Sat

8/16

Boca Raton, FL

Sunset Cove Amphitheatre

Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce

Fri

8/22

TBA

TBA

TBA

Sat

8/23

TBA

TBA

TBA

 

Tue, 04/08/2014 - 12:01 pm

Today (4/8) THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT and USAToday.com exclusively premiered a behind the scenes, in-studio performance video for new track “So Far From Home,” from the band’s upcoming album SONG IN MY HEAD out April 29 on SCI Fidelity Records/Loud & Proud Records. Check it out here: http://usat.ly/PLGbeZ. The video explores THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT’s creative process in the studio working out the song’s elements and captures the energy in the studio between the band and the album’s producer Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads.The acclaimed independent and innovative band celebrating their 20th anniversary this year has also launched a Twitter campaign (#SongInMyHead) in advance of the release of SONG IN MY HEAD. Band members are sharing the songs in their heads via the band’s Twitter account (@SCI_Official) leading up to the album’s release. So far, the songs in drummer Michael Travis’ head are “Leaves Fall” by Mansions on the Moon and “Ohh Bell” by The Barr Brothers, keyboard & vocalist Kyle Hollingsworth shared "Have a Day/Celebratory" from Polyphonic Spree, while percussionist Jason Hahn can’t get Ojos de Brujo’s "Donde Te Has Metido" out of his head. More songs from the band will be shared and fans are encouraged to share their picks as well using #SongInMyHead.SONG IN MY HEAD is perhaps the band’s tightest and most skillful album yet. After years of feeling more like live players than studio musicians, the band members finally tapped into the skill that two decades worth of performing brings. There’s also an overarching sense of joy and renewed passion throughout. “Stylistically, the album feels like the most modern expression of our music,” drummer Michael Travis says. “We continue to be the newest version of our expanding stylistic interest. This album feels more genuinely us. It’s everything we’ve learned about making an album.”  Check out a promotional video for the album here.THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT--BILL NERSHI (guitars and vocals), MICHAEL KANG (mandolin, violin, guitar and vocals), KEITH MOSELEY (bass & vocals), MICHAEL TRAVIS (drums and percussion), KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH (keyboards & vocals) and JASON HANN (percussion)--continues their extensive touring schedule with several festival performances confirmed including headlining the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Thursday, May 1. See below for a list of confirmed dates, with more to be added. Check out this live video from the band’s 2013 New Year’s Eve show at 1stBank Center in Broomfield, CO here.THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT 2014 Tour Dates:DATE                          CITY                                       VENUEAmoeba In-Store:Thu      4/24                 San Francisco, CA                 AmoebaHeadlining Shows:Thu      4/24                 Oakland, CA                           Fox TheaterFri        4/25                 Oakland, CA                           Fox TheaterSat       4/26                 Oakland, CA                           Fox TheaterJazzFest:Thu      5/1                   New Orleans, LA                    Fair Grounds Race CourseHeadlining Shows:Fri        5/2                   Athens, GA                             Georgia TheatreSat       5/3                   Athens, GA                             Georgia TheatreBeale Street Music Festival:Sun      5/4                   Memphis, TN                          Tom Lee ParkFestival Appearance:Thu-Sun 5/22-25         Cumberland, MD                    DelfastWakarusa Festival:Fri-Sat 6/6-6/7             Ozark, AR                               Mulberry MountainHuck Finn Jubilee:June 13-15                  Ontario, CA                            Cucamonga-Guasti Regional ParkElectric Forest (3 shows):Thu-Sun 6/26-29         Rothbury, MI                           Double JJ RanchLockn’ Festival:Thu-Fri 9/4-9/5            Arrington, VA                          Oak Ridge Farm

Fri, 06/20/2014 - 10:54 am

FIRST CITY FESTIVAL--the boutique music and arts festival featuring a thoughtfully curated, eclectic mix of artists performing on three intimate stages in a beautiful coastal setting--has announced the day-by-day line-ups for the two-day festival happening Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center. BECK, THE NATIONAL, THE NAKED AND FAMOUS, PHANTOGRAM, BEST COAST, DAWES, CULTS, COCOROSIE, LAKE STREET DIVE and BLIND PILOT comprise a bill of more than 30 artists performing on the same grounds where the pioneering Monterey Pop Festival took place in 1967.Tickets are on sale now at www.FirstCityFestival.com. Single-day GA tickets are $79.75 with no additional fees and unlimited carnival rides. Two-day GA tickets are $159.50 and VIP passes are $289.50 are also available with no service fees and a “layaway” option. Additionally, hotel and shuttle packages are available for purchase. The festival is all ages and will run from 12pm until 11pm each day. FIRST CITY FESTIVAL boasts excellent sightlines across three stages, offering a unique experience for concert-goers. The full day-by-day music line-up for 2014 is as follows:SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Line-upBECK – PHANTOGRAM – BEST COAST – COCOROSIE – BLIND PILOT – TOKYO POLICE CLUB – UNKOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA – MIDLAKE – HOW TO DRESS WELL – TANLINES – MINIATURE TIGERS – SPEEDY ORTIZ – THE STEPKIDS – MIMICKING BIRDS – MR LITTLE JEANS – THE LONELY WILD – DOE EYE – SURVIVAL GUIDE.SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 Line-upTHE NATIONAL – THE NAKED AND FAMOUS – DAWES – CULTS – FUTURE ISLANDS -- LAKE STREET DIVE – GEOGRAPHER – LIARS – DALE ERANHARDT JR. JR. -- SAN FERMIN – THE MEN – LO FANG – CONNAN MOCKASIN – MIDI MATILDA  -- SLEEPY SUN – QUILT – THE FAMILY CREST – COOL GHOULS.

Thu, 07/03/2014 - 11:50 am

The release date for STEVE AOKI’s new studio album NEON FUTURE I (Dim Mak/Ultra Music) has been pushed back to September 30.  Originally slated for August 12, the new release date will allow for additional production needs on the existing tracks.As a result of the album being pushed back, the Madison Square Garden show, originally set for August 16, has also been postponed.  The album was always meant to be released in advance of the performance as each ticket includes a copy of the new album.  A new date is currently being scheduled and will be announced shortly.  All current ticket buyers will receive refunds at www.ticketmaster.com and will also be allowed early access to tickets for the rescheduled date.

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 4:41 pm

Since releasing Random Album Title in 2008, electronic music producer deadmau5’s rise to the upper echelons has been nothing short of meteoric.  This winter, he’ll release 5 years of mau5, a retrospective double album encompassing highlights from his most beloved back catalog alongside exclusive and new remixes from friends of mau5trap. Just in time for the holidays, 5 years of mau5 will be released November 25 via mau5trap.  Further details will be announced soon.

deadmau5 will make his next major U.S. festival appearance on November 1 at HARD Day of the Dead in Southern California.  There he’ll join Eric Prydz for a back-to-back performance on their ‘mau5-ville’- hosted stage.  Log on to www.harddayofthedead.com for more information. 

Get up close and personal with deadmau5 on live.deadmau5.com.

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 9:49 am

Acclaimed instrumental electronic rock band STS9--hailed as “one of the country’s most intriguing, innovative outfits around”--is pumped up and ready to hit the ground running this fall on their “Autumn Tour 2014.” This will mark the band’s first official headlining run in over a year

Hot off their two-night sold-out run at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado earlier this month, the group--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--will be supported on select dates by Grammy-winning producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.

The 25-date tour will kick off October 9 at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis and then make its way east stopping in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Portland before hitting New York City on Friday, October 17 at the Best Buy Theater. From there, the tour heads to Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, DC, Richmond, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. As the birthplace of STS9 over 15 years ago, the group will perform back-to-back nights in Atlanta on November 1 and 2 at The Tabernacle and then stop in Fayetteville, Tulsa, Dallas and Austin before wrapping up in California with performances at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Friday, November 21 and Oakland’s Fox Theater on Saturday, November 22. See below for the full list of tour dates.

In December, STS9 will be joining friends Umphrey’s McGee and the Disco Biscuits for Dominican Holidaze December 3-7 at the Breathless Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This event is sold-out.

The band will then close out 2014 and ring in 2015 with three nights at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO on December 31, January 2 and 3, 2015.  Tickets go on-sale Wednesday, October 1 exclusively at http://sts9store.com.  

This year, fans are being treated to STS9’s largest touring production rig ever. Using the latest cutting-edge sound and lighting, the band is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to delivering one of the most visually stunning shows on the road today. Throughout their many critically acclaimed festival appearances this year, including CounterPoint, Hangout, Wakarusa, Electric Forest, The Hudson Project and North Coast, STS9--dubbed “the masters of improvisational, brain-altering hydro-funk” by David Garber with Vice’s Thump (7/1/14)--has also debuted a number of new tracks in 2014 including “World Go Round,” “New Dawn, New Day,” “Totem,” “Click Lang Echo,” and “Only Light Remains,” that are sure to appear on set-lists throughout the fall tour. Check out this clip from the Hangout Festival (5/16/14) “World Go Round > Totem”: http://youtu.be/AwAsY_QbH5E.

See what the critics have said about STS9 from their 2014 festival appearances:

“One of the headliners [at The Hudson Project] was STS9, short for Sound Tribe Sector 9, which pumped its way through its own history of instrumental dance music, segueing in and out of rock, various eras of funk and the insistent, unsyncopated beats of current dance music.”–Jon Pareles, NEW YORK TIMES, 7/12/14

“STS9 dazzled the audience.  It was jazz. It was funk. It was electronica. It was sexy. It was groovy. It was raging. It was Tribe.”—Joe Lamendola, INYOURSPEAKERS.COM, 7/15/14

“It’s easy to have stage presence when you’re the headliner, but STS9 still played like they had something to prove…The crowd reveled in STS9’s past and seemed ready to embrace their future.”–Jason Keil, PHOENIX NEW TIMES, 3/29/14

“I would describe the show by STS9 as bewildering and massive. The sound slammed into us, sending ripples through the sea of people. The bass drops were perfection and it was an absolutely amazing and beautiful performance. Total synchronicity at its best.”–Tim Stanback, QROMAG.COM, 5/5/14

“…A show that was nothing short of spectacular…a non-stop rocking beacon during their twilight set.”--Marisa Frydman, LIVEFORLIVEMUSIC.COM, 7/1714

 

Catch STS9 on tour in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Thu

10/9

Indianapolis, IN

Egyptian Room

Fri

10/10

Pittsburgh, PA

Stage AE

Sat

10/11

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore

Sun

10/12

Grand Rapids, MI

The Orbit Room

Thu

10/16

Portland, ME

State Theater

Fri

10/17

New York, NY

Best Buy Theater

Sat

10/18

Philadelphia, PA

Tower Theater

Sun

10/19

Boston, MA

House of Blues

Tue

10/21

Washington, DC

9:30 Club

Wed

10/22

Charlottesville, VA

Jefferson Theater

Thu

10/23

Richmond, VA

The National

Fri

10/24

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee Theater

Sat

10/25

Asheville, NC

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Wed

10/29

Chattanooga, TN

Track 29

Thu

10/30

Birmingham, AL

Iron City Music Hall

Fri

10/31

Nashville, TN

War Memorial Auditorium

Sat

11/1

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

Sun

11/2

Atlanta, GA

The Tabernacle

Tue

11/4

Oxford, MS

The Lyric

Wed

11/5

Fayetteville, AR

Town Center

Thu

11/6

Tulsa, OK

Cain’s Ballroom

Fri

11/7

Dallas, TX

House of Blues

Sat

11/8

Austin, TX

Austin Music Hall

Fri

11/21

Los Angeles, CA

The Wiltern

Sat

11/22

Oakland, CA

Fox Theater

Dec 3-7

 

Punta Cana, DR

Dominican Holidaze

Wed

12/31

Denver, CO

Fillmore Auditorium

Fri

1/2

Denver, CO

Fillmore Auditorium

Sat

1/3

Denver, CO

Fillmore Auditorium

 

Fri, 10/10/2014 - 9:15 am

THE WHO, one of rock’s most legendary and defining bands, will celebrate their 50-year legacy when they bring their “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour to North America in 2015.  “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will kick off its spring run April 15 in Tampa, FL and include 20 stops throughout the east before wrapping May 30 in Forest Hills, NY.  The fall leg will launch September 14 in San Diego, CA and begin with west coast dates throughout the U.S. and across Canada before concluding November 4 in Philadelphia, PA.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 AM (local time) at www.thewho.com.  “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour is being presented by AEG Live.

Set lists on these shows will take  their audience on an “Amazing Journey” through THE WHO’s entire career, from the band’s early days to classic albums including WHO’S NEXT, TOMMY, QUADROPHENIA, MY GENERATION and LIVE AT LEEDS, through the present day.

Citi is the official credit card of “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour.  Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets for the U.S. dates beginning Monday, October 13 at 10:00 AM through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Exclusive VIP packages for the “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour includes reserved tickets with amazing seats, special access to THE WHO’S VIP preshow soundcheck, pre-show VIP parties, autographed limited edition memorabilia and much more.  Additional details on tickets and VIP packages can be found at www.thewho.com.  In addition, $1 from each ticket sold on “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will benefit Teen Cancer America (www.teencanceramerica.org).

“From the band’s first hit single ‘I Can’t Explain’ to pioneering the rock opera with Tommy, The Who is one of the most influential and storied bands of our time,” said Jennifer Breithaupt, SVP of Entertainment Marketing for Citi. “This will be one of the most anticipated tours of 2015 and we are delighted to be able to offer Citi cardmembers early access to see this legendary band perform.”

The classic songs fans can expect to hear on “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will appear on the band’s forthcoming WHO HITS 50! collection.  Set for an October 27, 2014 release on Geffen/Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), this definitive collection of THE WHO’s greatest tracks--from their very first recordings as The High Numbers right up to the present day with the brand new track “Be Lucky”--is being released to coincide with the band’s 50th anniversary tour.

The show--described by PETE TOWNSHEND as--“Hits, Picks, Mixes and Misses” will see the band play all their classic anthems as well as tackling deeper cuts from their catalog.

This is the beginning of the long goodbye,” says ROGER DALTREY of the upcoming tour.

PETE TOWNSHEND commented, “Trying to stay young. Not wearing socks. Growing a great big Woodcutter's beard. Might even wear a check shirt on stage and get a tattoo of a Union Jack. Always a fashion victim. But under no illusions. We are what we are, and extremely good at it, but we're lucky to be alive and still touring.”

THE WHO have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane.  Each of them was a pioneer. Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic virtuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger. They exploded conventional rhythm and blues structures, challenged pop music conventions, and redefined what was possible on stage, in the recording studio, and on vinyl. As they enter their 50th year, the band is still going strong, winning rave reviews for their performances of QUADROPHENIA in 2013.

THE WHO’s 2015 North American tour dates are as follows:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

2015 Tour Dates - Leg 1

 

Wed

4/15

Tampa, FL

Amalie Arena

Fri

4/17

Miami, FL

AmericanAirlines Arena

Sun

4/19

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Tue

4/21

Raleigh, NC

PNC Arena

*Thu

4/23

Duluth, GA

The Arena at Gwinnett Center

Mon

4/27

Austin, TX

Frank Erwin Center

Wed

4/29

Houston, TX

Toyota Center

Sat

5/2

Dallas, TX

American Airlines Center

Mon

5/11

Nashville, TN

Bridgestone Arena

Wed

5/13

Chicago, IL

Allstate Arena

Fri

5/15

Columbus, OH

Nationwide Arena

Sun

5/17

Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Center

Wed

5/20

Uniondale, NY

Nassau Coliseum

Fri

5/22

Atlantic City, NJ

Boardwalk Hall

Sun

5/24

Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun Arena

Tue

5/26

Brooklyn, NY

Barclays Center

Sat

5/30

Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills Stadium

       

*On sale Friday, October 17 at 9:00 AM

 
       

2015 Tour Dates - Leg 2

 

Mon

9/14

San Diego, CA

Valley View Casino Center

Wed

9/16

Anaheim, CA

Honda Center

Sat

9/19

Las Vegas, NV

Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Mon

9/21

Los Angeles, CA

STAPLES Center

Wed

9/23

Oakland, CA

Oracle Arena

Fri

9/25

Portland, OR

Moda Center

Sun

9/27

Seattle, WA

KeyArena

Tue

9/29

Vancouver, BC

Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

Thu

10/1

Calgary, AB

Scotiabank Saddledome

Sat

10/10

Minneapolis, MN

Target Center

Tue

10/13

Milwaukee, WI

BMO Harris Bradley Center

Thu

10/15

Chicago, IL

United Center

Sat

10/17

Detroit, MI

Joe Louis Arena

Mon

10/19

Toronto, ON

Air Canada Centre

Wed

10/21

Toronto, ON

Air Canada Centre

Fri

10/23

Pittsburgh, PA

CONSOL Energy Center

Sun

10/25

Newark, NJ

Prudential Center

Tue

10/27

New York, NY

Madison Square Garden

Thu

10/29

Boston, MA

TD Garden

Sun

11/1

Washington, DC

Verizon Center

Wed

11/4

Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Center

 

Mon, 10/20/2014 - 3:17 pm

Grammy Award-winning musician Brian Setzer donated his signature orange Gretsch guitar to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History during a ceremony Oct. 17. The replica guitar is evocative of Setzer’s original 1959 Gretsch 6120 “Stray Cat” guitar, for which he raided his Monopoly game for two dice drilled holes in them and attached them to take the place of the missing tone knobs. To help resemble a 1950s-era “hot rod,” Setzer added three decals that, in the replica, were duplicated with the aid of a master guitar builder.

Setzer, an American guitarist, songwriter and vocalist, is known for continually taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles, while single-handedly resurrecting two forgotten genres of music, first with 1980s rockabilly band the Stray Cats and then again in the late 1990s with his 18-piece “Rockin’ Big Band,” The Brian Setzer Orchestra. In 1987, he appeared on the big screen in the Ritchie Valens biographical film, La Bamba, portraying rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran.

“Brian Setzer is a prolific and distinctive contributor to American music,” said John Edward Hasse, the museum’s curator of American music. “Proof of his legacy exists not only in the longevity of his career and in his lengthy discography, but also in his ability to cross musical boundaries.”

In 1982, Setzer released his first single with the Stray Cats, “Rock This Town” on which he played a 1959 Gretsch 6120 model guitar. As the guitar aged, it began to fall apart. Stephen Stern, a Gretsch master guitar builder, replicated every detail of the original guitar. When Stern presented it to Setzer, he found it to be virtually indistinguishable from the original. It is the 2006 replica that is now in the museum’s collection.

“What an honor it is to be in the Smithsonian just for playing the music that I love,” said Setzer. “Maybe in a hundred years people will look at my guitar and be inspired to play it and enjoy it the way I do.”

Setzer’s guitar will join a large and diverse collection of musical instruments at the museum that includes John Coltrane’s saxophone, Dizzy Gillespie’s trumpet, Prince’s Yellow Cloud electric guitar and Eddie Van Halen’s “Frank 2” guitar.

 Through incomparable collections, rigorous research and dynamic public outreach, the National Museum of American History explores the infinite richness and complexity of American history. The museum helps people understand the past in order to make sense of the present and shape a more humane future. It is currently renovating its west exhibition wing, developing galleries on business, democracy and culture. For more information, visit http://americanhistory.si.edu. The museum is located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W., and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25). Admission is free.

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 2:39 pm

OZZY OSBOURNE can add a few more #1’s to his career.  His MEMOIRS OF A MADMAN DVD (Epic Records/Legacy Recordings), released October 14, entered the Nielsen Soundscan charts at #1 in the U.S, while also landing at the top of the charts in Sweden, Finland, and Canada.  The DVD offers fans of the multi-platinum recording artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy® winning singer and songwriter hours of entertainment from OZZY’s distinguished solo career.

The MEMOIRS OF A MADMAN DVD set includes classic music videos, along with unreleased and out-of-print live performances, plus interviews from his solo career.  The two disc set is the definitive visual compilation of the rock icon’s career: 

DVD One features more than two dozen of OZZY’s classic and unforgettable music videos from across his discography, including a bonus alternate version of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” and making-of footage from the videos “Let Me Hear You Scream” and “Life Won’t Wait.”

DVD Two features live performances and interview clips spanning OZZY’s solo journey, much of which makes its debut on DVD. Some selections have appeared on long out-of-print VHS releases; others will be seen here for the first time, making this an essential package for fans old and new. OZZY’s union of music and visuals could not be more perfect, and the Memoirs Of A Madman DVD showcases that to brilliant effect.

OSBOURNE's ongoing solo career spans four decades--as both a successful solo artist and as the lead singer of Black Sabbath--and his music is as relevant today as ever; it still resonates daily on TV, in movies, on radio and at stadium sports events. OZZY’s latest solo release--his tenth studio album, 2010’s Scream--debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard charts, featuring the No. 1 Mainstream Rock smash “Let Me Hear You Scream.”

From the first notes of OZZY’s 1980’s solo debut Blizzard Of Ozz and follow-up Diary Of A Madman to classic albums No More Tears and Scream, no hard rock solo artist has had quite the same reach as OZZY; his distinctive vocal delivery and larger than life onstage persona quickly endeared him to millions of rockers.  OZZY immediately had the attention of fans of heavy music with rock staples “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley” and “Flying High Again.”  With the 1991 release No More Tears, OZZY continued his radio success with acclaimed and hugely successful singles “No More Tears” and the smash hit “Mama, I'm Coming Home.”

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:25 am

2015 is already looking to be a big year for STS9. The acclaimed instrumental electronic rock band—who will kick off the new year in Denver with four nights at the Fillmore Auditorium--have announced multiple night runs in Aspen, Chicago and Athens for February and March.

President’s Day weekend will find the Santa Cruz, CA-based quintet (formed in Atlanta 15 years ago) in the western Colorado mountains for three nights at the Belly Up in Aspen, CO February 13, 14 and 15. Next, the band will head to Chicago for three nights at the House of Blues March 5, 6 and 7. Lastly, STS9 will bring it back to where it all started and hit the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA for three nights March 19, 20 and 21. Three-day fan club tickets go on sale today Thursday, December 18 at 12pm noon local time exclusively at www.sts9store.com. Remaining tickets, including single day tickets, will be available to the public on Friday, December 19 at 12pm noon local time. On sale times are local to the city the venue is located in (MST for Aspen, CST for Chicago and EST for Athens).

These multiple city residencies will follow the band’s initial run of the year when they take over the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO for four nights starting New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31 and wrapping Saturday, January 3. Their New Year’s Day show on Thursday, January 1 is an already sold-out charity event benefiting Conscious Alliance featuring a deluxe dinner prepared by Chef Ed Kammerer of Denver’s Highland Pacific Restaurant in addition to an intimate and unique set of STS9 music. More info on Conscious Alliance can be found here. A limited number of tickets are still available—including a three-day ticket for all shows excluding January 1--at www.livenation.com.

In addition to their own headlining shows, STS9 is also excited to announce they’ll be performing at next year’s BUKU Music + Art Project in New Orleans, LA (March 14-15) and Summer Camp Music Festival in Chillicothe, IL (May 22-24). See below for the full list of the band’s upcoming tour dates.

STS9--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)—recently wrapped their 25-date “Autumn Tour 2014” to rave reviews. Using the latest cutting-edge sound and lighting, the band is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to delivering one of the most visually stunning shows on the road today featuring the band’s largest production rig ever. As Ali Kramen of Sensible Reason noted, “the light show was phenomenal. Credit is surely due to lighting designer Saxton Waller, who orchestrated gorgeously geometric and perfectly timed displays that were stellar to say the least” (10-20-14). Jack Smith from No Country for New Nashville wrote, “while the music prowess of STS9 was definitely the highlight of the evening, it’s definitely worth mentioning the lighting rig the band brought along. The auditorium appeared dazzling while bathed in ample lighting, and it was definitely one of the more advanced lighting rigs we’ve ever seen toured” (11-3-14). Simply put, Cassidy Maley from GratefulWeb.com called the show “a night of intoxicating music” (10-16-14).

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 11:25 am

THE WHO will perform their first U.S. festival appearance in more than 40 years at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, set for April 24-May 3 in New Orleans, LA.  THE WHO’s previous iconic U.S. festival appearances were in 1967 at the Monterey Pop Festival (where a coin toss decided whether they or Jimi Hendrix would close the evening’s performances) and at Woodstock in 1969 (where Townshend kicked Abbie Hoffman off the stage when Hoffman interrupted their set to make a political speech).

One of rock’s most legendary and defining bands will perform this special appearance as part of their 2015 THE WHO HITS 50! North American tour.  THE WHO HITS 50!” tour--which includes special guests: 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Joan Jett & The Blackhearts--will kick off its spring run April 15 in Tampa, FL and include 20 stops throughout the east before wrapping May 30 in Forest Hills, NY.  The fall leg will launch September 14 in San Diego, CA and begin with west coast dates throughout the U.S. and across Canada before concluding November 4 in Philadelphia, PA.  Tickets are currently on sale at www.thewho.com  “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour is being presented by AEG Live.

Set lists on these shows will take  their audience on an “Amazing Journey” through THE WHO’s entire career, from the band’s early days to classic albums including WHO’S NEXT, TOMMY, QUADROPHENIA, MY GENERATION and LIVE AT LEEDS, through the present day.

THE WHO have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane.  Each of them was a pioneer. Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic virtuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger. They exploded conventional rhythm and blues structures, challenged pop music conventions, and redefined what was possible on stage, in the recording studio, and on vinyl. As they enter their 50th year, the band is still going strong, winning rave reviews for their performances of QUADROPHENIA in 2013.

One of America's most beloved annual cultural celebrations, the world-famous New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell began in 1970 and draws over 400,000 music fans from around the globe to New Orleans for two unforgettable weekends (April 24-26 & April 30-May 3, 2015) every spring. "Jazz Fest" features the biggest names in music on 12 stages plus an extensive craft fair featuring contemporary and folks crafts plus a highly acclaimed food fair featuring Louisiana's unique cuisine.  The 2015 Festival lineup includes:  Elton John, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, No Doubt, Keith Urban, Pitbull, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, T.I., Trombone Shorty, Hozier, Widespread Panic, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ryan Adams, Steve Winwood, Wilco, The Meters, Jimmy Cliff, Allen Toussaint and hundreds more.

THE WHO’s 2015 North American tour dates are as follows:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

2015 Tour Dates - Leg 1

 

Wed

4/15

Tampa, FL

Amalie Arena

Fri

4/17

Miami, FL

AmericanAirlines Arena

Sun

4/19

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Tue

4/21

Raleigh, NC

PNC Arena

Thu

4/23

Duluth, GA

The Arena at Gwinnett Center

Mon

4/27

Austin, TX

Frank Erwin Center

Wed

4/29

Houston, TX

Toyota Center

Sat

5/2

Dallas, TX

American Airlines Center

Tue

5/5

Kansas City, MO

Sprint Center

Thu

5/7

St. Louis, MO

Scottrade Center

Sat

5/9

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum! Arena

Mon

5/11

Nashville, TN

Bridgestone Arena

Wed

5/13

Chicago, IL

Allstate Arena

Fri

5/15

Columbus, OH

Nationwide Arena

Sun

5/17

Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Center

Wed

5/20

Uniondale, NY

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Fri

5/22

Atlantic City, NJ

Boardwalk Hall

Sun

5/24

Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino - Sun Arena

Tue

5/26

Brooklyn, NY

Barclays Center

Sat

5/30

Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills Stadium

 

 

 

 

2015 Tour Dates - Leg 2

 

Mon

9/14

San Diego, CA

Valley View Casino Center

Wed

9/16

Anaheim, CA

Honda Center

**Sat

9/19

Las Vegas, NV

Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Mon

9/21

Los Angeles, CA

STAPLES Center

Wed

9/23

Oakland, CA

Oracle Arena

Fri

9/25

Portland, OR

Moda Center

Sun

9/27

Seattle, WA

KeyArena

Tue

9/29

Vancouver, BC

Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

Thu

10/1

Calgary, AB

Scotiabank Saddledome

Sat

10/3

Edmonton, AB

Rexall Place

Tue

10/6

Saskatoon, SK

SaskTel Centre

Thu

10/8

Winnipeg, MB

MTS Centre

Sat

10/10

Minneapolis, MN

Target Center

Tue

10/13

Milwaukee, WI

BMO Harris Bradley Center

Thu

10/15

Chicago, IL

United Center

Sat

10/17

Detroit, MI

Joe Louis Arena

Mon

10/19

Toronto, ON

Air Canada Centre

Wed

10/21

Toronto, ON

Air Canada Centre

Fri

10/23

Pittsburgh, PA

CONSOL Energy Center

Sun

10/25

Newark, NJ

Prudential Center

Tue

10/27

New York, NY

Madison Square Garden

Thu

10/29

Boston, MA

TD Garden

Sun

11/1

Washington, DC

Verizon Center

Wed

11/4

Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Center

 

Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:29 am

The acclaimed Beatles concert LET IT BE will launch a U.S. trek starting Wednesday, February 18. LET IT BE is the only show with grand rights to The Beatles’ music, and it has played to rave reviews and sold-out crowds on London’s West End and on Broadway in New York City. Jam-packed with over 40 of the Beatles’ greatest hits, LET IT BE has already been seen by over 1 million people worldwide. The February trek will mark LET IT BE’s first North American tour after Broadway.  Following the U.S. and Canadian run of shows, LET IT BE will return to the U.K. for a series of dates at London’s Garrick Theatre before heading to Ireland in October 2015.

For the past 50 years, the music of The Beatles has touched millions of people around the world, and yet were experienced live in concert by very few. LET IT BE brings The Beatles’ incredible songs to a whole new audience of music lovers. All of the music is performed live before the audience so fans can relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces, with live performances of early tracks. A partial set list from LET IT BE includes “Hard Day's Night,” “Day Tripper,” “Twist and Shout,’ “Get Back,” “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” and “Strawberry Fields,” as well as global mega-hits “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” “Come Together” and, of course, “Let It Be.” LET IT BE will play for 'one night only' in most cities (see all dates below). Travel back to the magical 60’s when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

Produced and created by Annerin Productions, LET IT BE is the only show featuring the music of The Beatles which has played both the West End in London and Broadway in New York City. Annerin Productions was originally involved with RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles, which they helped evolve from playing cruise ships in 2004, to a successful run on Broadway in 2010. Annerin was involved in a lawsuit from RAIN when it took LET IT BE to London’s West End in 2012. RAIN has not returned to Broadway since 2011. As co-creators, the lawsuit was found to be without merit and the case was dropped. In just over two years, LET IT BE has gone worldwide with performances in Moscow, Japan, all throughout the U.K., Singapore, France, Germany, Switzerland and New Zealand.  The February trek will mark LET IT BE’s first North American tour after Broadway

Following is the set list for LET IT BE:

“I Saw Her Standing There”
“Please Please Me”
“It Won’t Be Long”
“She Loves You”
“I Wanna Hold Your Hand”
“All My Loving”
“Hard Day’s Night”
“Can’t Buy Me Love”
“Do You Want To Know A Secret”
“I Wanna Be Your Man”
“Yesterday”
“Help”
“I Feel Fine”
“Drive My Car”
“Twist & Shout”
“Day Tripper”
“Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”
“With A Little Help From My Friends”
“Eleanor Rigby”
“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”
“When I’m 64”
“Sgt. Peppers Reprise”
“A Day In The Life”
“Magical Mystery Tour”
“All You Need Is Love”
“Penny Lane”
“Strawberry Fields”
“Blackbird”
“We Can Work It Out”
“Norwegian Wood”
“Here Comes The Sun”
“In My Life”
“Long And Winding Road”
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
“Come Together”
“Get Back”
“Revolution”
“The End”
“Back In The USSR”
“Let It Be”
“Hey Jude”

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:34 am

Following an incredible 2014, which boasts a heavy list of accomplishments including their debut at Coachella, performing at Madison Square Garden, two sold-out nights at Rowdytown III--their annual hometown show at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado--and the release of their fifth studio album The Night Is Young, BIG GIGANTIC is back with a brand new track like their name exudes.  “Get On Up” finds BIG G’s Dominic Lalli (saxophonist/producer) and Jeremy Salken (drums) taking it up a notch for the ultimate party-starter featuring their unique style of blending traditional brass and electronic production. “Get On Up”—which has premiered today (February 4) on ThisSongIsSick.com—can be downloaded for free now at: biggigantic.net

Along with “Get On Up,” the pair are ready to return to the stage for a short run of headlining dates in February and March, stopping in Austin, Dallas and Chicago.  In late March, BIG GIGANTIC jump back onto the festival circuit to make their first time appearances at Lollapalooza Argentina and Brazil and then later in the spring they’ll appear at Summer Camp Music Festival, Wakarusa, Mountain Jam and Governor’s Ball

Get an inside look into the festival world of BIG GIGANTIC via the Skrillex & Friends Superjam documentary, captured at last year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The doc, available now for free at Uverse at http://uverse.com/bonnaroo, depicts BIG GIGANTIC serving as the band leaders/musical directors for the coming together of some of the world’s best musicians: Lauryn Hill, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Robby Krieger, Zedd, Mickey Hart, Janelle Monae, Warpaint, Chance The Rapper, Thundercat and more.

Catch Big Gigantic on tour:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Headlining Shows:

   

Fri

2/27

Austin, TX 

Stubb's BBQ

Sat

2/28

Dallas, TX 

House of Blues 

Sat

3/14

Chicago, IL 

Aragon Ballroom

Festival Appearances:

 

Sat 3/21 - Sun 3/22

Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Lollapalooza 

Sat 3/28 - Sun 3/29

Sao Paulo, Brazil 

Lollapalooza 

Fri 5/22 -Sun 5/24

Chillicothe, IL 

Summer Camp Music Festival 

Thur 6/4 - Sun 6/7 

Ozark, AR

Wakarusa 

Thur 6/4 - Sun 6/7 

Hunter, NY 

Mountain Jam - Late Night 

Fri 6/5 - Sun 6/7

New York, NY 

Governor's Ball

 

Fri, 02/06/2015 - 6:12 pm

HARD, CLOUD 9 ADVENTURES, and THE BOWERY PRESENTS have announced the schedule and activities for the HOLY SHIP! February 18-21, 2015 voyage on the beautiful MSC Divina. Setting sail from Miami, the second 2015 HOLY SHIP! boasts headliners Skrillex and Fatboy Slim, Baauer, DJ Snake, Tommy Trash, Basement Jaxx (DJ set) and more.

Before the ship sets sail, fans can still get a taste of the experience when HARD EventsCloud 9 Adventures and The Bowery Presents host the official HOLY SHIP! pre-party at Space Miami on February 17.  Catch two rooms of music with sets from Bauuer b2b with a secret special guest, Jack Beats, Destructo b2b with Busy P and Friends, Milo Otis, AC Slater and Curses. In addition The Buntings will be hosting their yearly “Officially Un-Official Shipfam Pre Party” with special sets from SHIPFAM DJs (HOLY SHIP! passengers who are also DJs). Tickets are available at: http://bit.ly/1u7LSoP

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 9:54 am

HARD Events, the promoters behind such major electronic music events as HARD Day of the Dead, HARD SUMMER and HOLY SHIP!, have announced today, February 26 the newest addition to their live experience collection with goHARD.  Tickets go on sale tomorrow, February 27 at 10 am local time (except Dallas noon local time) at www.gohardtour.com.

HARD is well known for curating the most talented and influential artists in electronic music. goHARD is all about future music rotating with a different line-up for every date, each one highlighting some of the biggest acts in the genre alongside emerging artists. Confirmed artists for goHARD (in alphabetical order) are: Amtrac, Anna Lunoe, A$AP FERG, Big Gigantic, Bro Safari, Cosella, Destructo, Dillon Francis, DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, Ethan Kath of Crystal Castles, Flosstradamus, Griz, GTA, Jauz, Matt Zo, Porter Robinson (live), Rae Sremmurd, RL Grime, Snakehips, Tchami, TOKiMONSTA, Wax Motif, What So Not, Zeds Dead and more TBA.  

The tour will kick off April 25 in Seattle at the Tacoma Dome and just about every weekend afterwards pass through a different market including New Orleans (May 2), Miami (May 16), Dallas (May 29) and Toronto (May 30).   Details with full line-ups for each date are indicated below. View the tour announce trailer here: http://youtu.be/kP420SfvtlY

Saturday, April 25 - Seattle, WA - Tacoma Dome

Porter Robinson (live) | Flosstradamus

Tchami | Rae Sremmurd

Destructo | Jauz

Anna Lunoe | Wax Motif

Saturday, May 2 - New Orleans, LA - Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square

DJ Snake | Zeds Dead

Big Gigantic | Tchami

Rae Sremmurd | GTA

Destructo | Wax Motif

Saturday, May 16 - Miami, FL - Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park

Dillon Francis

Mat Zo

Bro Safari | Rae Sremmurd

What So Not | Destructo | Griz

TOKiMONSTA | Amtrac

Friday, May 29 - Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom

RL Grime | A$AP FERG

GTA | Destructo

Jauz | Snakehips + More

Saturday, May 30 - Toronto, ON - TD Echo Beach

Eric Prydz | Dillon Francis

RL Grime | Big Gigantic

Destructo | TOKiMONSTA

Ethan Kath of Crystal Castles

Cosella

HARD SUMMER will return to Los Angeles  August 1 & 2, with HARD RED ROCKS happening in Colorado July 30.

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 1:31 pm

STS9--started the new year with a four-night takeover of the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO which included a special New Year’s Day charity dinner event benefitting Conscious Alliance. 600 lucky fans joined the electronic rock quintet for a memorable evening that the band is now making available for all to experience via BitTorrent Bundle. ONE / ONE: Live from The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO, available Monday, March 9 at 11am PST, is a digital collection spanning 365 days of STS9. The package features this historic performance and is accompanied by a massive collection of the band’s 50 live performances from 2014.

On January 1, 2015 from the floor of the legendary venue, STS9--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--performed a completely improvised set unlike any other in their history. The quintet weaved through new, unreleased tracks and reinvented takes on fan favorites in one fearless stream of consciousness; a set of music now being touted as one of the finest STS9 performances to date.

ONE / ONE: Live from The Fillmore Auditorium is an exclusive collection only available via BitTorrent Bundle, a direct-to-fan publishing platform. Fans who purchase the ONE / ONE Bundle will receive the remastered, multi-track recording of this all-improv set as well as unlock recordings of every 2014 STS9 show--50 live recordings in total--all for $25. Photos and artwork from the shows will also be made available (see below for details). In anticipation of next week’s Bundle, STS9 has released the first exclusive single from ONE / ONE: Live from The Fillmore Auditorium, “Crystal House;” stream it now on the band’s Soundcloud page here.

Thu, 03/05/2015 - 3:29 pm

CHICAGO! - A handful of tickets have been released for tonight's show at the House of Blues Chicago. Grab them at http://bit.ly/1Fb4xTh. Friday & Saturday are completely sold out. There will be no more tickets released. See you all this weekend. ‪#‎nevermissathursdayshow

Mon, 04/06/2015 - 11:08 am

World-renowned recording artists YES and Toto today (4/6) announced they will join forces this summer for a co-headlining North American tour. Among the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, Grammy Award-winning YES has sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has so far spanned more than four decades. YES continues with its tradition of symphonic progressive rock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative.

Since its founding in 1968, YES has created much of rock history’s most important music, including iconic pieces like “Roundabout,” “Close to the Edge,” ”I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” “Starship Trooper,” and countless others. Its albums, including Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans, and 90125, have been certified multi-platinum, double-platinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA. YES continues to inspire millions of musicians, fans, and music lovers around the world.

“We’re thrilled to be hitting the road with Toto. Yes have always been big fans of Toto’s music, and we think the fans are going to really enjoy seeing both of us together,” says YES co-founder and bassist, Chris Squire.

YES will be releasing a new live CD/DVD (recorded at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona) titled Like It Is on July 7.

Few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of Toto. As individuals, the band members can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums. Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with more than 200 Grammy nominations.

With over 35 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, Toto remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world. They recently released their first new studio album in ten years – TOTO XIV which debuted last week Top 10 in nine countries around the world.  Prior to the tour with YES, Toto are embarking on a European headlining arena tour with appearances at key festivals.

"We are so honored to be touring with our musical heroes YES,” remarked founder/guitarist Steve Lukather.  “Life changing music for me and the guys, and we even have a song on our new record totally inspired by them so it is a lifelong love of their music that has kept us fans to this day.  We all stood and waited in line for tickets to see Close to the Edge and Topographic…many, many shows as young upcoming musicians/fans in the 70's and were blown away and inspired to be better musicians and composers by Yes' amazing music, musicianship and insanely cool live shows. This is a crazy dream come true for us and we can’t wait to do this tour and to make new friends and solidify old friendships.”

DATE CITY VENUE
Fri-Aug-07 Mashantucket, CT Grand Theater at Foxwoods
Sat-Aug-08 Newark, NJ New Jersey PAC
Sun-Aug-09 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - Event Center
Tue-Aug-11 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center 
Wed-Aug-12 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Pavilion
Fri-Aug-14 Huber Heights, OH Music Center at The Heights
Sat-Aug-15 Sterling Heights, MI Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
Sun-Aug-16 Chicago, IL FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Tue-Aug-18 Des Moines, IA Iowa State Fair - Grandstand
Wed-Aug-19 Saint Charles, MO Family Arena
Fri-Aug-21 Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage Resort & Casino - Beau Rivage Theater
Sat-Aug-22 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
Sun-Aug-23 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Tue-Aug-25 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Wed-Aug-26 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
Thu-Aug-27 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Sun-Aug-30 Littleton, CO Denver Botanic Gardens - Chatfield
Mon-Aug-31 Salt Lake City, UT Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
Wed-Sep-02 Tucson, AZ AVA Amphitheater
Fri-Sep-04 Scottsdale, AZ Talking Stick Resort & Casino
Sat-Sep-05 Pala, CA Pala Casino - Starlight Theater
Sun-Sep-06 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre
Tue-Sep-08 Saratoga, CA Mountain Winery
Thu-Sep-10 Shelton, WA Little Creek Casino Resort - Event Center
Fri-Sep-11 Airway Heights, WA Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Sat-Sep-12 Coquitlam, BC Hard Rock Casino - Vancouver

 

Mon, 04/06/2015 - 11:39 am

As the 2015 festival season officially gets underway, acclaimed electronic music duo BIG GIGANTIC--saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken--has announced the details for their annual Colorado experience “ROWDYTOWN.” The fourth installment of the Boulder-based duo’s massive hometown show will yet again take over the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two days in 2015: Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. Pre-sale tickets for “Rowdytown IV” will go on sale starting this Wednesday, April 8 at 10am MDT with the general on-sale beginning Friday, April 10 at 10am MDT. BIG GIGANTIC has partnered exclusively with ThisSongIsSick.com to offer fans a VIP Rowdytown experience. VIP tickets will include a signed poster, VIP viewing, early entry, meet and greet, band photo and a Special Rowdytown Merch Bundle. For more information on VIP and GA tickets, go to www.biggigantic.net.

This year’s edition of “Rowdytown” will feature different lineups each night featuring hotly tipped up-and-coming talent to offer fans an even bigger party for the weekend. Supporting BIG GIGANTIC on Friday will be 20-year-old Australian music producer Thomas Jack, LA-based Buygore Records producer Jauz, and DeFunk , a Canadian artist that merges modern bass music with the retro sounds of jazz, blues, disco and funk. Saturday’s lineup will feature Los Angeles hip-hop, trap and bass producer RL Grime, the Montreal-based producer Snails who recently teamed up with Big G for the critically acclaimed track “Funk With Me” (listen here), and Two Fresh, the hip-hop/electronic duo of Sherwyn and Kendrick Nicholls. Plus, BIG GIGANTIC will start off each night with a “Big Gigantic Mixtape 2009/2010,” playing a mix of older tunes with a live band right into a good old fashioned Big G throwdown.

Upon its debut in 2012 to a sold-out crowd of more than 9,450 fans, Rowdytown marked the first time an artist ever used projection mapping visuals on the famous rocks of Red Rocks courtesy of Ghost Pixel Visuals , who continue to increase the size of the lighting rigs and power of the visuals every year since. Of last year’s event, Nate Etter from the Denver Post noted, “The show was a production spectacle at a venue known for enormous shows, highlighted by 3D-mapped projections directly on the two main monoliths that were significantly brighter and more creative than when they debuted the technology in 2012. Adding that to a main stage rig with dozens of blinding strobes, multiple LED screens, live video and decibel levels earplug-worthy even from the top of the venue, you were trapped in an immersive, 360-degree sensory experience” (9/29/14). The one-of-a-kind experience, which has sold out in advance every year, has featured an exciting list of artists on its lineups over the years including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Dillon Francis, GRiZ, Adventure Club, Manic Focus, Savoy, The Floozies, Caked Up, The Motet and many more.

Coming off their recent performances at the Ultra Music Festival and Lollapalooza Argentina and Brasil, BIG GIGANTIC will continue to make the rounds on the festival circuit this spring and summer with appearances confirmed for the Euphoria Music & Camping Festival (Austin, TX), Summer Camp Music Festival (Chillicothe, IL), Wakarusa (Ozark, AR), Mountain Jam (Hunter, NY), Governors Ball (New York City), Electric Forest (Rothbury, MI), Shambhala (British Columbia, Canada) and KAABOO Del Mar (San Diego, CA), among many others. The duo, one of the most celebrated acts in live music right now, will also be performing at the New Orleans and Toronto stops of the goHARD Festival, the new tour from HARD Events. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates.

BIG GIGANTIC released their latest single “Get On Up” in early February to rave reviews with DJ Magazine USA hailing it as a “funk-laden bass masterpiece that explains exactly why they’re called Big Gigantic. Mindblowing” (2/9/15). Eric Gossett from Less Than 3 noted, “Big Gigantic taps into the fountain of funk to release an unstoppable flow of glitched-out soul, sax, and twerk that proves that the duo is still one of the rowdiest Rocky Mountain outfits around” (2/5/15) and Dancing Astronaut’s Michael Sundius praised the song saying, “the track progresses from a casual beat to a high energy main section with enough trap stabs and laser-wielding leads to satisfy any festival goer” (2/4/15). Elsewhere, Billboard described it as “a funky, carefree single marked by a catchy saxophone hook and moombahton-style synth stabs” (Matt Medved, 2/7/15), My Music Is Better Than Yours called it “another gorgeous combination of brass and bass” (2/4/15), Sensible Reason claimed, “this track exudes high-energy throughout its entirety” (Kristen Grennan, 2/9/15), Kick Kick Snare simply said, “this song is outlandishly brilliant” (Stephen, 2/6/15), EDM Assassin called it “musical bliss” (Grant Austin, 2/5/15) and Insomniac.com stated, “’Get on Up’ is epic and funky, funky, funky” (2/6/15). Available as a FREE download via their website www.biggigantic.net, you can also listen to the song on their Soundcloud HERE, where is has already been played almost 1.2 million times.

BIG GIGANTIC’s current tour dates are as follows:

DATE

CITY

VENUE

 

Euphoria Music & Camping Festival

 

Sun

4/12

Austin, TX

Carson Creek Ranch

College Shows:

   

Mon

4/13

Iowa City, IA

U of I Main Lounge

Thu

4/16

Radford, VA

Radford City w/ Cherub

Sat

4/18

Cincinnati, OH

University of Cincinnati w/ Big Sean & Cherub

Fri

5/1

State College, PA

Penn State University

goHARD Tour

   

Sat

5/2

New Orleans, LA

Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square

Headlining Shows:

 

Thu

5/7

Anchorage, AK

Bear Tooth Theatre

Thu

5/14

Niagara Falls, NY

Rapids Theatre

Summer Camp Music Festival

 

May 22-24

Chillicothe, IL

Three Sisters Park

goHARD Tour

   

Sat

5/30

Toronto, ON

TD Echo Beach

Wakarusa Music Festival

 

Fri

6/5

Ozark, AR

Mulberry Mountain

Mountain Jam

   

Sun

6/6

Hunter, NY

Hunter Mountain

Governors Ball

   

Sun

6/7

New York, NY

Randall's Island

What The Festival

 

June 19-22

Durfur, OR

Wolf Run Ranch

Electric Forest Festival

 

June 25-28

Rothbury, MI

Electric Forest

Sloss Music & Arts Festival

 

July 18-19

Birmingham, AL

Sloss Furnaces

Shambhala Music Festival

 

August 7-10

British Columbia, Canada

Salmo River Ranch

Camp Barefoot Music & Arts Festival

 

August 20-22

Bartow, WV

Hidden Meadows

KAABOO Del Mar

 

Sept 18-20

San Diego, CA

Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds

Rowdytown IV

   

Sept 25-26

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

 

Tue, 04/07/2015 - 3:30 pm

The critically acclaimed JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE--an unforgettable night of rock n’ roll featuring the blues-rock of Led Zeppelin--will return this spring for a month-long U.S. concert tour beginning Sunday, May 3 in Hollywood, FL and wrapping up on Sunday, May 31 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.

JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE--described as “a band that recreates Led Zeppelin’s music to such a degree that one can’t help but close their eyes and simply listen” (Classic Rock Revisited, 11/2010)--celebrates the life and music of his father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. The new show will encompass the band’s albums including their 1969 debut Led Zeppelin and Led Zeppelin II  (also released in 1969) and many more Led Zeppelin favorites from the canon including Led Zeppelin IV and Physical Graffiti  as well as hits and deep cuts (see a partial set list below). In the cities where there are back-to-back nights, the show set lists will be completely different (see all dates below).

"Good Times Bad Times"              
"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You"        
"Dazed and Confused"                   
"Your Time Is Gonna Come"                     
"Communication Breakdown"       
"I Can't Quit You Baby"      
"How Many More Times"
  
"Whole Lotta Love"             
"What Is and What Should Never Be"  
"The Lemon Song"              
"Thank You"                         
"Heartbreaker"                     
"Ramble On"            
"Moby Dick"             
"Bring It On Home"             
“In The Evening”
“Kashmir”
“10 Years Gone”
 “Trampled Under Foot”
“Immigrant Song”
“Since I’ve Been Loving You”
“Black Dog”
“Rock N’ Roll”
“When the Levee Breaks”
 “Going To California”

The last 18 months of JASON BONHAM’s life have been a whirlwind. He won a Grammy Award (“Best Rock Album,” Led Zeppelin, Celebration Day), performed for President Obama--when Led Zeppelin received the Kennedy Center Honors--worked with Phil Collins, joined The Circle with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, recorded an album with California Breed alongside Glenn Hughes. Bonham also recorded an entire drum library for the legendary film composer and music producer Hans Zimmer and became part of a who's who of drumming drum orchestra for Hans Zimmer while recording the soundtrack to his film Man of Steel.

“After the release of Celebration Day in 2012, suddenly a lot of people who had never heard me play before started to call me and ask if I could play drums for them, and then to win a Grammy for my performance, wow,” explains JASON BONHAM. “One of those people was Hans Zimmer whom I am a huge fan of. In my work with Hans, we’ve painstakingly created an entire drum library.” JASON adds, “It’s been about a year since we last went out with the band and I’m excited to bring the Led Zeppelin Experience back out on the road with a new energy and a diverse set list. This time around we are doing more album work and including a lot of songs that Led Zeppelin never played live before. We have a few cities where we’ll do two consecutive nights. The second night will be different from the first night; therefore, if you come both nights, you won’t be disappointed. There will be giant screens with home movies and we are bringing back the ‘Moby Dick’ duet as I know it was missed on our last run. See you in May. JB”

JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELING EXPERIENCE features:
JASON BONHAM on drums,
TONY CATANIA on guitar,
ALEX HOWLAND on keyboards/ guitars,
DORIAN HEARTSONG on bass
JAMES DYLAN on vocals

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 8:08 am

STS9 is returning to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO this September for the band’s 13th consecutive year, and 17th time overall, headlining the famed venue. The critically acclaimed instrumental electronic rock quintet will take over Red Rocks on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, with a special fan club show set for Thursday, September 10 at the intimate Boulder Theater to kick off the weekend.

Tickets for all three shows go on sale today Wednesday, April 8 at 10am Mountain Time exclusively through www.sts9store.com. Tickets for the Boulder Theater show are only available as a three-night pass inclusive of both Red Rocks shows, for $125 for a 3-day GA Pass or $250 for a 3-day VIP Pass. VIP tickets include reserved Soundboard seating at Red Rocks and an exclusive viewing area at the Boulder Theater, plus early entry each night, a limited edition event poster, and a free digital download of all three shows. In addition, Single Day GA Red Rocks tickets will be available for $42.50 per night and Two-Day GA Red Rocks tickets for $74.50.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 1:09 pm

HAMISH ANDERSON--the 23-year-old Australian singer-songwriter and blues-rock guitarist--has announced he’ll be touring the U.S. and Canada this spring and summer in support of his critically acclaimed sophomore EP, RESTLESS.

Having opened for B.B. King and just completed seven showcase performances at this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival, the guitar virtuoso will begin this run of shows on May 2 in Uncasville, CT with stops in New York City (June 4) and Los Angeles (July 23) already confirmed and more dates to be announced soon (full tour itinerary below, tickets available  here).

“I love playing live and I’ve been working on new material for my next release, so I’m looking forward to sharing the new music while on the road this summer,” says HAMISH.

Influenced by music from the Mississippi Delta alongside with classic rock of the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and others, HAMISH has incorporated his extensive musical knowledge into a sound that is entirely his own. Buzz for HAMISH continues to build, with RESTLESS and his impressive live show garnering strong reviews. GUITARWORLD.com proclaimed Hamish a "guitar phenom” when they premiered the video for the EP’s first single “Burn, an adrenaline-charged blues explosion, infused with classic guitar riffs and dramatic drumbeats. In addition, HAMISH’s name was the first one out the mouth of critically acclaimed artist Gary Clark Jr. when asked by Revolt TV which guitar players under 30 music audiences should be watching.  The EP’s second single, “Little Lies,” is arriving at radio later this month, with a video to follow.

On RESTLESS, HAMISH teamed up with producer/engineer Krish Sharma (Rolling Stones, Counting Crows). Recorded in Los Angeles at Henson Studios, the EP showcases Anderson’s blues-infused rock and engaging lyrical imagery. Beyond “Burn,” the other tracks on RESTLESS (“Shotgun,” “Little Lies” “Restless,” “Street Lights” and the live bonus track “My Sweetheart, You”) display Anderson ’s wide-ranging guitar talents along with his distinctive vocals. In addition, Grammy Award-winning pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz (Tom Petty, Ray LaMontagne) adds his magic to “Shotgun” and “Street Lights. Fans can purchase RESTLESS on Amazon or iTunes.

Catch HAMISH ANDERSON on tour this spring/summer in the following cities:

DATE

 

VENUE

CITY

Sat

5/2

Mohegan Sun Casino

Uncasville, CT

Wed

5/6

Canadian Music Week

Toronto, Canada

Fri

5/8

Canadian Music Week

Toronto, Canada

Thu

6/4

Iridium Jazz Fest

New York City

Fri

6/5

The Saint

Asbury Park, NJ

Sun

7/12

Festival D’ete De Quebec

Quebec City, Canada

Mon

7/13

Festival D’ete De Quebec

Quebec City, Canada

Tue

7/14

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest

Ottawa, Canada

Thu

7/23

The Mint

Los Angeles, CA

Fri

7/24

House Of Blues, Voodoo Room

San Diego, CA

Sun

7/26

The Sand Bar

Half Moon Bay, CA

 

Mon, 04/13/2015 - 12:42 pm

Following their wildly successful and acclaimed 2014 Let Rock Rule tour, AEROSMITH--Rock’s greatest live act--will return to the road June 13 with their “Blue Army Tour 2015.” The trek will take the band’s all original members--Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton, and Brad Whitford--to 15 cities before concluding in Grand Rapids, MI on Tuesday, August 4.

Says Joe Perry: "The name Blue Army came from the fact that ‘everyone’ in our audience from the 70’s were wearing blue denim and it looked like a sea of blue, thus The Blue Army."

Immediately following the tour, AEROSMITH will perform on Friday, August 7 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s first-ever Concert for Legends. The concert--part of the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival--will pay tribute to the legends of the game on the eve of the Enshrinement for the Class of 2015.

On the “Blue Army Tour 2015,” AEROSMITH will perform a set including their career-defining biggest hits, many of which are highlighted of their upcoming Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014 DVD (Eagle Rock Entertainment).  Captured live at Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK, in June 2014 as part of the band’s critically acclaimed Let Rock Rule definitive rock & roll experience, the DVD (release date TBD) features 19 of the band’s most iconic hits including “Love In A Elevator,” “Janie’s Got A Gun,“ “Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing,” “Dude Looks Like A Lady,” “Walk This Way,” “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion” and many more.

AEROSMITH are a living piece of American music history, having sold over 150 million albums worldwide and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are the recipients of countless awards including four GRAMMYs, eight American Music Awards, six Billboard Awards and 12 MTV Video Music Awards, among many other honors. Their latest honors include the 2013 ASCAP Founders Award and induction, also in 2013, into the Songwriter Hall of Fame at the 44th annual SHOF ceremony. MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION! (Columbia) , the band’s latest album, was released in late 2012. Proving that they can cross genre-boundaries with ease, these rock legends have even taken home a Soul Train Award for Best Rap Single for their remix of Run DMC’s "Walk This Way."  With scores of multi-platinum albums, AEROSMITH continues to inspire generations to get their wings, get a grip and just push play. It is no wonder why they are one of the most beloved bands of all time.

AEROSMITH’s 2015 summer tour dates are as follows:

DATE

   

CITY

   

VENUE

Sat

6/13

 

Glendale, AZ

 

Gila River Arena

Wed

6/24

 

Evansville, IN

 

The Ford Center

Sat

6/27

 

Durant, OK

 

Choctaw Casino Event Center

Tue

6/30

 

Hidalgo, TX

 

State Farm Arena

Fri

7/3

 

Stateline, NV

 

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys

Tue

7/7

 

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Bowl 

Fri

7/10

 

Salinas, CA

 

Salinas Sports Complex

Mon

7/13

 

Kelowna, BC

 

Prospera Place

Thu

7/16

 

Victoria, BC

 

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

Sun

7/19

 

Fort McMurray, AB

Shell Place at MacDonald Park 

Wed

7/22

 

Cheyenne, WY

 

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Sat

7/25

 

Minot, ND

 

North Dakota State Fair 

Tue

7/28

 

Ridgefield, WA

 

Amphitheater Northwest

Sat

8/1

 

Las Vegas, NV

 

MGM Grand Garden Arena 

Tue

8/4

 

Grand Rapids, MI

Van Andel Arena

Fri

8/7

 

Canton, OH

 

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

 

Tue, 04/14/2015 - 12:28 pm

Prior to the upcoming kick-off of their “THE WHO HITS 50!much-anticipated North American tour in Tampa, FL on April 15, one of rock’s most legendary and defining bands performed their annual Teenage Cancer Trust Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on March 26.  In a review of the show, The Telegraph (UK, March 2015) said, “The Who were fantastic, as we have come to expect. With those dynamic characters, such incredible songs and that powerful sound, they are a rock band who can only be judged by the very high standards they have set themselves…There’s a particular kind of punch the Who deliver when they emerge from mellifluous dreamy melodies to slam together on a power chord that no other band has ever matched.” With NME.com (March 2015) adding:  “The band performed a two-hour set of tracks and hits spanning their entire career...Kicking off with 'I Can't Explain', the veteran rockers played a series of greatest hits including 'Substitute', 'Who Are You' and 'The Kids Are Alright' against a backdrop of moving images of the band during their younger days…”

The extensive "THE WHO HITS 50!" North American tour will include the band's final shows in many of the tour cities.  As Roger Daltrey recently explained to RollingStone.com, "I do know this is the last big tour we'll ever do.  We have to be realistic.  I want us to stop at the top of our game when we are still really good at what we do.  The quality of the music is really what this is all about."

"THE WHO HITS 50!" North American tour includes special guests:2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. The spring run of 20 stops throughout the east wraps May 30 in Forest Hills, NY and includes a Saturday, April 25 performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell (the band's first U.S. festival appearance in more than 40 years).  The fall leg will launch September 14 in San Diego, CA and begin with west coast dates throughout the U.S. and across Canada before concluding November 4 in Philadelphia, PA.  Tickets are currently on sale at www.thewho.com and www.axs.com"THE WHO HITS 50!" tour is being presented by AEG Live.

Roger Daltrey recently told RollingStone.com, "the tour rehearsals are going, "Great.  It's not like we don't know the songs!  I mean, the band is just amazing; as fresh as ever."  As for each night's set list he adds, "we just throw it in the air.  It is what it is.  The thing we try and do is move people; take them high and bring them low.  If you get one song in the wrong place, it throws the mood.  It doesn't carry the audience.  It puts them off balance."

THE WHO have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane.  Each of them was a pioneer.  Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic vertuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger.  They exploded conventional rhythm and blues structures, challenged pop music conventions, and redefined what was possible on stage, in the recording studio, and on vinyl.  As they enter their 50th year, the band is still going strong, winning rave reviews for their performances of QUADROPHENIA in 2013.

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:30 am

For those who are purely about the best in future music, HARD SUMMER returns for its eighth year this August with its most impressive line-up to date.  HARD Events--the promoters behind such major electronic music events as HARD Day of the Dead, HOLY SHIP! and the five-date goHARD festival tour--have today (April 22) announced the line-up for the HARD SUMMER music festival, set for Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2 in Southern California at Fairplex  in the Los Angeles area.  Headlining on Saturday, August 1 is The Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson (Live), Schoolboy Q, Odesza, The Glitch Mob, Tchami, Young Thug and Gorgon City (Live). On Sunday, August 2 the headliners are Jack U, Ratatat, Chromeo, Die Antwoord, RL Grime, Zeds Dead, Boys Noize, DJ Mustard & Friends, Caribou, Robin Schulz, Maya Jane Coles, Jamie XX and Hudson Mohawke.

HARD SUMMER will feature more than 90 acts over five stages.  The uniquely curated line-up ranges from the hottest names on the festival circuit such as ODESZA, Griz and Jamie XX to emerging acts making their first HARD festival debut like Rae Sremmurd, Bakermat, Jauz and Lido. Expect live acts like Die Antwoord, Caribou, Gorgon City, Years and Years and Ten Walls and DJ sets from a variety of genres encompassing deep house with Hot Since ’82 and MK, hip-hop with Schoolboy Q, DJ Mustard & Friends, Young Thug, Fetty Wap, ILoveMakonnen and Leikeli47, g-house with DESTRUCTO, Shiba San, Sharam Jey and Vanilla Ace, and future house with sets from Valentino Kahn, Anna Lunoe and Hunter Siegel.  The only special branded area this year celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Boys Noize Records with the BNR10YR stage on Sunday, August 2 featuring Boys Noize, Tiga, Mr. Oizo, Jimmy Edgar, Spank Rock, Djedjotronic b2b Scntst and more special guests TBA.  The full line-up follows below.

Along with the line-up announcement comes this year’s HARD SUMMER trailer which pokes fun of all the drama that tends to surround electronic musicians and DJs. Written and directed by Agata Alexander, the story follows Dillon Francis who wants to become a “real musician” since HARD SUMMER is a music festival….not a rave. His instrument of choice is the spoons, and after splitting up Chromeo* and going solo, his career blows up in a matter of days--along with his ego.  The trailer is star-packed with artists Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson, Skrillex, Chromeo, Destructo and Mija, and also includes a very special and intimate spooning session between Dillon and Porter Robinson. 

*Our sources tell us Dillon was never in Chromeo to begin with and the band is still together.

Watch the HARD SUMMER trailer now at:  http://youtu.be/cUSOPAZ6di8

HARD Day of the DeadHARD’s last major event at Fairplex, was a major success, drawing more than 80,000 fans over the weekend. Located east from downtown Los Angeles, Fairplex is a full-service venue featuring multiple outdoor and indoor areas for music, ample parking, food concessions and much more.   Tickets are on sale now at www.hardsummer.com

The full line-up for HARD SUMMER 2015 is:

HARD SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015
AUG 1+2 | 5 STAGES

SATURDAY AUGUST 1

THE WEEKND | THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS | DILLON FRANCIS | PORTER ROBINSON (LIVE)
SCHOOLBOY Q | ODESZA | THE GLITCH MOB | TCHAMI | GORGON CITY (LIVE)
RAE SREMMURD | BRODINSKI | YOUNG THUG | BRO SAFARI | GRIZ | DESTRUCTO
BIG GIGANTIC | LIDO | HOT SINCE 82 | SALVA | EROL ALKAN | SHIBA SAN | TEN WALLS (LIVE)
MERCER | YEARS & YEARS | LUNICE | GIRAFFAGE | MILO & OTIS |
VALENTINO KHAN | MATOMA |
ANNA LUNOE | SWEATER BEATS | ALESIA |
DJEMBA DJEMBA | SHARAM JEY | DIRTYPHONICS
NINA LAS VEGAS | MIJA | VANILLA ACE | NADUS | HUNTER SIEGEL | DAKTYL | ROYAL GANZ |
BOT | EYES EVERYWHERE | OVERWERK + MORE TBA

SUNDAY AUGUST 2

JACK U | RATATAT | CHROMEO | DIE ANTWOORD | RL GRIME | ZEDS DEAD | BOYS NOIZE
DJ MUSTARD & FRIENDS | CARIBOU | ROBIN SCHULZ | MAYA JANE COLES\
GTA | JAMIE XX | HUDSON MOHAWKE | WHAT SO NOT | FETTY WAP | MK | ILOVEMAKONNEN
TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS (DJ SET) |
BRANCHEZ | JAUZ | BAKERMAT | TIGA
MR. CARMACK | LA LEAKERS | HANNAH WANTS | ROUTE 94 |
JIMMY EDGAR | LEIKELI47 | MR. OIZO
HERMITUDE | SLOW MAGIC | WAX MOTIF | CARMADA | SECONDCITY | SPANK ROCK | PEKING DUK
T. WILLIAMS | BENJI B | JAI WOLF | DJEDJOTRONIC B2B SCNTST | GOLDEN FEATURES
KAZ JAMES | SLAPTOP + MORE TBA

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 8:26 am

OZZFEST JAPAN--the first major international music festival to ever travel to Japan--will return to Makuhari Messe arena (just outside of Tokyo) Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22The two-day festival will feature headlining performances from two OZZFEST veterans: festival namesake Ozzy Osbourne (who will perform as Ozzy & Friends) and Korn.  Evanescence is the first additional act to be announced for a festival bill that will include more than 22 performers.  OZZFEST JAPAN--a collaboration between Sharon Osbourne and Japanese promoter Hayashi International Promotion (H.I.P.)--debuted in May 2013 to sold-out crowds of 20,000 per day and wide critical acclaim.

Ozzy’s OZZFEST JAPAN performance is one of six shows the multi-platinum, three-time Grammy® winning singer and songwriter has scheduled this year.  Korn’s appearance is a highlight of the band’s 20th anniversary celebration.  Evanescence will both make their OZZFEST debut at OZZFEST JAPAN, in their only performance of 2015.  The remaining acts on the OZZFEST JAPAN lineup will be revealed later this year.  Organizers say fans can expect performances from a dynamic mix of international and domestic bands, all of which will reinforce OZZFEST JAPAN as the leader in the Japanese rock festival market.

Ozzy Osbourne has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide.  Osbourne's career has spanned more than four decades (as both a successful solo artist and as the lead singer of Black Sabbath) and his music is as relevant today as ever, still being heard daily on TV, in movies, on radio and at stadium sports events. This year will mark 20 years since Osbourne created his name-sake hard-rock/metal touring festival, OZZFEST, which had a hugely successful 14 year run across North America and the U.K.

Korn built an immortal bond in 1993 the first time Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Brian "Head" Welch decided to make music as a unit. They shed blood, sweat, and tears in the studio and on stage, fashioning an undeniable and unique sound that would permanently alter the course of rock music. After six seminal releases, two Grammy Awards, countless sold out shows, and selling 35 million albums worldwide, Head left the group in 2004 to face the demons of addiction. Korn soldiered on, adding drummer Ray Luzier in 2007 and releasing four more full-length releases. In 2012, a triumphant and tear-filled reunion happened on stage as the group headlined the Carolina Rebellion Festival with Head reprising his legendary part on "Blind.”  The initial bond came back into focus, and it was time for their eleventh studio album The Paradigm Shift, which seamlessly melds the group's ever-present spirit of innovation with their signature metallic catharsis, paving the way for the future yet again.

In their more than 35-year history in Japan, promoter H.I.P. has worked with international superstars including AC/DC, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Taylor Swift, Guns N' Roses, as well as Japanese powerhouse newcomers Momoiro Clover Z and internationally celebrated band One Ok Rock.  Most recently, H.I.P. partnered with Slipknot to launch their acclaimed music festival, Knotfest, in Japan, which drew sold out crowds each day.

OZZFEST JAPAN 2015 ticket prices are as follows: single-day general admission tickets are ¥15,000; single-day general admission tickets including a commemorative shirt are ¥18,000; weekend passes are ¥29,000; weekend passes including a commemorative t-shirt are ¥32,000.  All prices include consumption tax, box office commission and ticket printing fees.  The latest news on OZZFEST JAPAN can be found at www.ozzfestjapan.com

About OZZFEST

Beginning in 1996, OZZFEST established itself as a virtual breeding ground for rising bands. It was cited as “one of rock’s biggest juggernauts” in the cover feature of Sunday's New York Times' “Arts & Leisure” section (6/25/06).  The festival has been instrumental in igniting the careers of platinum-selling artists like System of a Down, Disturbed, Linkin Park, Incubus, Slipknot, Queens of the Stone Age, Godsmack, Avenged Sevenfold and Lamb of God, among others.  Other OZZFEST alumni--comprised of some of the top rock acts in the world--include Metallica, Foo Fighters, Motley Crue, Tool, Judas Priest, Pantera, Slash, Megadeth, Slayer and Iron Maiden. Beyond the inaugural OZZFEST JAPAN in 2013, other international stops for the acclaimed touring festival include the U.K. in 1998 and 2005.  In 2010, OZZFEST returned to the U.K. and debuted in Israel; the 2010 performances followed an August cross-country run of shows in the U.S.

Wed, 05/06/2015 - 1:05 pm

SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS has just upped its annual Las Vegas takeover of the best clubs and pools by extending to a three-week run this summer. The EDM VIP experiential multi-venue experience, now in its eighth year--will expand from two 5-day programs to three 5-day programs to meet the demand from last year's sold-out series. The 2015 SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS dates are July 29-August 3, August 5-10 and August 12-17. SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS' five-day-and-night programs offer EDM fans NINE different amazing events over the five day trip with some of the top-level DJ talent in the world at the very best Las Vegas pools and clubs. The preliminary SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS line-up includes Tiësto, Hardwell, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Porter Robinson, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Above & Beyond, Oliver Heldens, Cash Cash and many more appearing at venues including OMNIA Nightclub, WET REPUBLIC, Hakkasan Nightclub, Drai's Beachclub, Marquee Dayclub, LIGHT Nightclub and Tao Beach. For the second consecutive year, the luxurious MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will serve as the SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS headquarters and will house all guests.

SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS packages include complimentary, VIP expedited NO-WAIT admission to Las Vegas' best clubs and pools on the planet showcasing the leading EDM DJ talent in the world. Prices start at just $299 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and include lodging, complimentary no-wait admission to nine events (five nightclubs and four pool parties). Additional details about SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS packages can be found at www.SummerSplashLV.com. A limited number of these specially priced Tier 2 packages are available through May 15 or while inventory lasts.

Co-founder Jordan Rothstein said, "We are pleased to grow our partnerships with MGM Resorts, the ever-expanding Hakkasan Group, Tao Group, and Drai’s as we expand to a third week. We worked very hard with our amazing venue partners to schedule incredible DJ line-ups each week, all of which will be regularly updated via our social media channels and website. We take pride in offering a VIP program where our guests can experience full-length sets from the world's best talents in the multiple and intimate environments of our partner's venues instead of a large festival sports field or parking lot."

Co-founder Doug Turner added, "There is nothing like Summer Splash Las Vegas out there offering such a comprehensive, highly curated and intimate VIP Las Vegas experience for the EDM fan. We have a limited amount of VIP packages left each week so don't delay and visit our website to reserve before we sell out as we did last year."

"Every year we look forward to our partnership with the SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS team," says Sal Wise, Director of Marketing, OMNIA Nightclub. "They work to make the entire event a seamless experience for the fans. It's a great way for EDM enthusiasts to come into the city and enjoy all the best Las Vegas has to offer."

SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS has been created, curated and planned by the producers of past Maxim Super Bowl & Maxim Hot 100 Parties, as well as some of the biggest and best Hollywood red carpet events and premieres. Previous SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS artists include Tiësto, Hardwell, Zedd, Kaskade, Dillon Francis, Bingo Players, Sander Van Doorn, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano, Cash Cash, Porter Robinson, Tommy Trash, and many more. SUMMER SPLASH LAS VEGAS is owned and operated by 360 Marketing and Events Group, LLC.

Thu, 05/07/2015 - 12:02 pm

SLASH--the iconic American rock guitarist, songwriter and film producer-today (May 7) announced the release of the song and video "Beneath The Savage Sun."

SLASH has partnered with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to raise awareness of the slaughter of elephants which is leading to their early extinction. To watch the video and get the song for free, DONATE (HERE) and TAKE ACTION (HERE). The U.S.-based charity IFAW works around the world on every aspect of the elephant crisis-on the front lines to stop the killing of elephants, in transit countries to stop the trafficking of ivory and in consumer countries to stop the demand for ivory products. For more information, visit: www.ifaw.org.

While on tour in South Africa, SLASH and the lead singer of his band MYLES KENNEDY witnessed the devastation of the elephants first-hand and knew they had to act. Together, they wrote the song "Beneath The Savage Sun" from the perspective of an elephant whose family has been wiped out. The hypnotic rock song is a highlight on the group's critically acclaimed current album WORLD ON FIRE.

"An elephant is killed every 15 minutes for its ivory and the result is the elephant population has declined 95% in the past century," explains SLASH. "Seeing that these majestic animals are on the path to extinction, possibly within the next decade, we wrote 'Beneath The Savage Sun' and partnered with IFAW. Donate to IFAW's work to take action and protect elephants."

IFAW's CEO Azzedine Downes expressed gratitude to SLASH and MYLES KENNEDY for calling attention to the current elephant poaching crisis, "To save elephants from this senseless slaughter, we need everyone to stand up and demand stronger protection and we need to help fund action on the ground in Africa and Asia. We are grateful to Slash, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators for reaching out to their fans to share this important message."

SLASH and his band Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are currently in the midst of a U.S. headlining tour which stops at Terminal 5 in New York City, tonight. The month-long tour--encompassing headlining shows and festival appearances--is the first solo trek supporting the group's acclaimed studio album WORLD ON FIRE which is SLASH's third straight solo album to debut in the Top Ten in the U.S and the second album with his official band The Conspirators which features MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums), TODD KERNS (bass) and FRANK SIDORIS (touring guitarist). Tickets are on sale at www.slashonline.com(see itinerary below).

DATE

 

LOCATION

VENUE

U.S. Tour Dates:

THU

5/7

New York, NY

Terminal 5

FRI

5/8

Hampton Beach, NH

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

SAT

5/9

Bangor, ME

Darling's Waterfront Pavilion - Rise About Fest 2015

TUE

5/12

Sayreville, NJ

Starland Ballroom

WED

5/13

Baltimore, MD

Rams Head Live

FRI

5/15

Columbus, OH

Columbus Crew Stadium - Rock on the Range (Festival)

MON

5/18

Chicago, IL

Concord Music Hall

TUE

5/19

Sioux City, IA

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

THU

5/21

Austin, TX

Stubb's Waller Creek Outdoor

SAT

5/23

Houston, TX

House of Blues

SUN

5/24

Dallas, TX

Southside Ballroom

European Tour Dates:

MON

6/1

Oslo, Norway

Sentrum Scene

THU

6/3

Solvesborg, Sweden

Sweden Rock Festival 2014

FRI

6/5

Nuremberg, Germany

Rock Im Park 2015

TUE

6/9

Hamburg, Germany

Sportshalle

WED

6/10

Berlin, Germany

Zitadelle

FRI

6/12

Landgraf, Netherlands

Pinkpop

SUN

6/14

Donington Park, UK

Download Festival

WED

6/17

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

The Rockhal

FRI

6/19

Dessel, Belgium

Graspop

SAT

6/20

Clisson, France

Hellfest

TUE

6/23

Rome, Italy

Rock In Roma 2015

WED

6/24

Milan, Italy

Fiera Arena

SUN

6/28

Bucharest, Romania

Arnele Romane

MON

6/29

Sofia, Bulgaria

Hristo Bostev Hall

WED

7/1

Sopron, Hungary

Volt Festival

THU

7/2

Vienna, Austria

Castle Clam

SAT

7/4

Geneva, Switzerland

Arena Geneve

SUN

7/5

Nice, France

Theatre de Verdure

TUE

7/7

Madrid, Spain

Barclaycard Arena

WED

7/8

Barcelona, Spain

St Jordi

FRI

7/10

Aixs-les-Bains, France

Musilac Festival

 
Thu, 05/07/2015 - 12:37 pm

Electronic music performer deadmau5 is heading back out on the road. The famed festival headliner returns to the main stages of America’s top festivals this season including the just-announced Austin City Limits in Austin, TX this October and Governor’s Ball in New York City and Bonnaroo in June, among others.  Prior to kicking off his festival sets, this May deadmau5 is firing back up to join the U.S. leg of the Gumball 3000 “Stockholm to Las Vegas” rally.

Festival season 2015 will welcome a brand-new festival show from deadmau5.  World renowned for his cube stage set, he will be premiering a state-of-the-art, never-before-seen design encompassing future technology to compliment his future music compositions.  Fans around the globe will get to experience the next incarnation of deadmau5 at a wide variety of gatherings including Hurricane and Southside Festivals in Germany, Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds in the U.K., Fuji Rock in Japan and the Veld Festival in his hometown of Toronto, Canada, plus many more.
 
Last year, deadmau5 was joined by Discovery Channel MythBusters host Tory Belleci on his first-ever turn on the 2014 Gumball 3000 “Miami to Ibiza” rally which earned him the “Spirit Of The Gumball” award.  On      May 27, he’ll return to Gumball as ‘Team Meowclaren,’ taking two cars – the Ace of Spades (McLaren P1) and Queen of Hearts (McLaren 650S).  This time, Belleci will be splitting shotgun duty with legendary drummer, producer and friend Tommy Lee for the U.S. leg, making stops from Reno to San Francisco to Los Angeles to Las Vegas.  The run will wrap with a massive party on Friday, May 29 at the MGM Village where deadmau5 will perform an “unhooked” set.   deadmau5’s participation in the rally will benefit the Gumball 3000 Foundation (https://www.gumball3000.com/foundation).  More information on Gumball 3000 can be found at gumball3000.com or follow Gumball 3000 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 9:42 am

Excitement for the first-ever LOUDWIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL--the three-day, multi-stage rock event set for Friday, June 26-Sunday, June 28 at Jam Ranch near Grand Junction, CO--is building with the announcement of a Thursday, June 25 pre-fest Campground Party.  The pre-party addition comes as the LOUDWIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL daily line-up has been revealed for the three day, multi-stage rock event.

The weekend will kick-off with the LOUDWIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL Campground Party.  The campgrounds will open for advance entry from 7:00 AM-12:00 midnight on Thursday (6/25), giving festival-goers who have purchased camping passes the opportunity to avoid lines with access to the site for early set-up.  The Campground Party--taking place from 5:30-10:00 PM at the "B" Stage--will feature live performances from We Are Harlot, Fit For Rivals, and Dead Cowboyz with beverages available for sale.

The LOUDWIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL daily line-up--led by headliners Linkin Park, Rob Zombie and Weezer and more than 25 of the leading rock acts in the world--is as follows:

 

Friday, June 26

Main stage

3:30 PM:  ONE - The Only Tribute to Metallica

5:00 PM:  In This Moment

7:15 PM:  Theory of a Deadman

9:30 PM:  Weezer

"B" Stage

6:10 PM:  Vajra

11:15 PM: 3 Pill Morning

"C" Stage

4:30 PM:  Zamtrip

8:30 PM:  The Blackfires

Saturday, June 27

Main stage

1:00 PM:  The Comedown

2:00 PM:  The Chimpz

3:30 PM:  Nothing More

5:00 PM:  Chevelle

7:15 PM:  A Day to Remember

9:30 PM:  Linkin Park

"B" Stage

6:10 PM:  The Chimpz

11:15 PM: Wayland

"C" Stage

4:30 PM:  Splitfist

8:30 PM:  Otherwise

Sunday, June 28

Main stage

12:15 PM: Bobaflex

1:00 PM:  Hoobastank

2:30 PM:  All That Remains

4:30 PM:  Hinder

6:30 PM:  Halestorm

8:30 PM:  Rob Zombie

"B" Stage

5:30 PM:  Bobaflex

10:00 PM: Righteous Vendetta

"C" Stage

3:30 PM:  Menew

7:30 PM:  Scarlet & The Harlots

Tue, 05/19/2015 - 8:22 am

Grammy Award-winning bass guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of Yes, Chris Squire, has been diagnosed with Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), an uncommon form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Chris will be receiving treatment in his hometown of Phoenix over the next few months.

Yes will be honoring their commitment to their North American summer tour with Toto, as well as confirming their performances on the Cruise To The Edge in November.

Chris's role in the band will be covered by Yes alumnus Billy Sherwood.

To quote Chris, "This will be the first time since the band formed in 1968 that Yes will have performed live without me. But the other guys and myself have agreed that Billy Sherwood will do an excellent job of covering my parts and the show as a whole will deliver the same Yes experience that our fans have come to expect over the years."

 

For more information, visit:

yesworld.com

totoofficial.com

Tue, 05/26/2015 - 10:47 am

Since May 1, ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED--the three-day music festival taking place September 4, 5 & 6 over Labor Day weekend at Randall's Island Park in New York City-has slowly been revealing their line-up via a map posted at www.followmetonewyork.com. Starting with headliners ABOVE & BEYOND, ALESSO and THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, each day a point on the map directed to a specific landmark has revealed itself as a confirmed artist. Today (May 26), all of the artists featured on the map, plus some new names including Madeon, Griz, Adam Beyer, Claptone, Bro Safari, Paco Osuna, Alan Fitzpatrick and Oliver Heldens, have been revealed.

From Anime Edge & DANCE and Alison Wonderland to Zeds Dead and ZAXX, ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANFORMED is literally an A-Z of the most relevant artists and unique genres in electronic music right now. Highlights include sets from festival favorites Borgore, Ferry Corsten, NERVO and The Glitch Mob; unique bookings like Get Real (who is only playing a very few select festivals), EOTO, Black Tiger Sex Machine and Goldroom; and first time ELECTRIC ZOO performers Galantis, Robin Schulz, Cashmere Cat, Henrik Schwarz (live) and Matoma. The list of confirmed artists follows below with even more additional talent to be announced soon.

Adding to the excitement, ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED has announced details of three specially curated stages. Pete Tong's 'It's All Gone Pete Tong' stage will feature cutting-edge British artists hand-picked by the pioneering tastemaker himself. Thomas Jack, the Australian who holds close ties with the brightest artists on the tropical house scene, will helm his own stage. Last but not least, Awakenings, the long-running Dutch techno festival will make its North American debut with a stage at ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED. "The look and feel of the stage will be 100 percent Awakenings. Expect some familiar Awakenings names on the lineup," Awakenings founder Rocco Veenboer told Resident Advisor. "The Friday will have a stronger techno sound and the Saturday will be more tech house." The festival will also feature a live stage one of its days.

Along with regular ticket purchase, ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED is offering now through June 5 the opportunity for fans to purchase their tickets via a six-installment plan with a down payment of $49. Details can be found at www.electriczoofestival.com

Confirmed artists for ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED (in alphabetical order) are:

3LAU

Above & Beyond

Adam Bayer

Adventure Club

Alan Fritzpatrick

Alesso

Alison Wonderland

Amine Edge & DANCE

Ansolo

Arctic Moon

Audien

Black Tiger Sex Machine

Borgore

Brillz

Bro Safari

Carlo Lio

Cashmere Cat

Claptone

Com Truise

Coone

Deorro

Destructo

Dirty South

DJ Marky

Don Diablo

DVBBS

EDX

EOTO

Excision

Ferry Corsten

Ferry Tayle

Filibusta

Galantis

Get Real

Goldroom

Gramatik

Griz

Haywyre

Headhunterz

Henrik Schwarz (live) 

Hot Since 82

Hunter Siegel

Jackal

Jonas Rathsman

Justin Jay

Keys n Krates

Kölsch

Le Youth

Madeon

Markus Schulz

Matoma

Mija

Miss Jennifer

Nervo

Oliver Heldens

Orjan Nilsen

Paco Osuna

Patrick Topping

Peking Duk

Pete Tong

RAC

Riggi & Piros

Robin Schulz

Sam Feldt

Simon Patterson

Slander

SNBRN

Solarstone

The Chemical Brothers

The Glitch Mob

The Martinez Brothers

Thomas Jack

TJR

Wave Racer

Wiwek

ZAXX

Zeds Dead

Tue, 06/02/2015 - 1:05 pm

HARD Events is coming to the Bay Area this summer. Today, it has been announced HARD SAN FRANCISCO will take place on Thursday, July 30 at The Armory (333 14th St SF, CA 94103) with THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, BRODINSKI and more TBA. Tickets for the show goes on sale this Thursday, June 4 at 10 am pt at www.hardfest.com

HARD SAN FRANCISCO will mark THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS only show in the area in support of their new album Born In the Echoes. Afterwards they will travel to Southern California joining The WEEKND as headliners for HARD SUMMER on Saturday, August 1.. The complete round-up of HARD Events follow below. For tickets or more information, log on to www.hardfest.com

 

July 30

HARD SAN FRANCISCO

The Armory

San Francisco

July 30

HARD RED ROCKS

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Morrison, CO

Aug. 1

HARD SUMMER

Fairplex

Pomona, CA

Aug. 2

HARD SUMMER

Fairplex

Pomona, CA

Jan. 3-6

HOLY SHIP!

MSC Divina

Miami, FL--SOLD OUT

Feb. 10-13

HOLY SHIP!

MSC Divina

Miami, FL--SOLD OUT

 

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:20 am

While SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are currently in the midst of a headlining world tour, the group has partnered with BitTorrent to release 'LIVE AT THE ROXY 9/25/14' as a BitTorrent Bundle on Monday, June 15, the same day the live concert will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, 3LP, 2CD through all major retailers and digital formats simultaneously via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The group will make the digital version available in the BitTorrent Bundle on Monday, June 15 in the U.K. and on Tuesday, June 16 in the U.S. For more information, visit: (HERE).BitTorrent Bundle has a global user base of 170 million music and film fans.

Shortly after the release of their current WORLD ON FIRE album--SLASH's third straight solo album to debut in the Top Ten in the U.S and the second album with his official band The Conspirators--the iconic American rock guitarist, songwriter and film producer SLASH took the stage with his band THE CONSPIRATORS which features MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums), TODD KERNS (bass) and FRANK SIDORIS (touring guitarist) at the legendary Roxy Theatre on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. A staple of rock history that helped birth countless bands, including Guns 'N' Roses, the atmospheric venue gave fans a brilliant opportunity to see the band up close as they delivered a set packed with recent solo tracks, including several from the new album WORLD ON FIRE, and classics from Slash's days with Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver: "Ghost," "Back From Cali," "World On Fire," "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Anastasia," "Paradise City," "Slither," "Nightrain" and many more. The intimate setting inspired the band to deliver a scintillating, dynamic performance that is brilliantly captured on LIVE AT THE ROXY 9/25/14'.SLASH's guitar prowess paired with the raw energy of MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS proves a truly potent live force and LIVE AT THE ROXY 9/25/14' sets the benchmark for high octane rock n roll shows.

Last month, SLASH and his band partnered with IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare to raise awareness of the slaughter of elephants which is leading to their early extinction. To watch the video for "Beneath The Savage Sun" and get the song for free, Donate to IFAW (HERE) and Take Action (HERE). The U.S.-based charity IFAW works around the world on every aspect of the elephant crisis--on the front lines to stop the killing of elephants, in transit countries to stop the trafficking of ivory and in consumer countries to stop the demand for ivory products. For more information, visit: http://www.ifaw.org.

SLASH: FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS is:

Slash - Guitar

Myles Kennedy - Vocals

Todd Kerns - Bass & Vocals

Brent Fitz - Drums

Frank Sidoris - Guitar & vocals

Tue, 06/16/2015 - 1:11 pm

Summer festival season, is officially here and ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED--the three-day electronic music festival taking place September 4, 5 & 6 over Labor Day weekend at Randall's Island Park in New York City-is aiming to help fans make their plans.  Today, they have announced the line-ups for each day.  With the stage news, ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED is offering a very limited amount of specially priced single day tickets.  The pre-sale for these tickets will take place this Thursday, June 18.  Afterwards they will go back to regular price.  Fans will need a unique access code to purchase tickets at pre-sale and can register for one at:  www.electriczoofestival.com/presale

Each day of ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED will feature four stages.  The first day on Friday, September 4, helmed by headliners The Chemical Brothers, also boasts Zeds Dead, Borgore and 3LAU on the main stage, with Gramatik, Galantis and Keys N Krates on the MasterCard Hilltop Arena, and on the Riverside stage its Madeon, Alison Wonderland and Cashmere Cat.  The first of two days of Awakenings, the long-running Dutch techno festival as it makes its North American debut, will feature the likes of Adam Beyer, The Martinez Brothers and Carlo Lio.

Saturday, September 5with headliners Above & Beyond also includes main stage artists Adventure Club, NERVO and Dirty South, with the MasterCard Hilltop Arena focusing on more hard bass leaning artists Excision, Bro Safari and Headhunterz.  The Riverside Stage will feature Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten and Arctic Moon while Sunday School welcomes the second of two days from Awakenings with Get Real: Green Velvet & Claude Von Stroke, Paco Osuna and Henrik Scharz LIVE.

The weekend closes on Sunday, September 6 with Alesso and other main stage artists Deorro, DVBBS, Oliver Heldens and Ummet Ozcan, the MasterCard Hilltop Stage will mark ELECTRIC ZOO's live stage for the weekend with sets from RAC,  GRiZ, Goldroom and special guest The Glitch Mob.  The Riverside Stage on this day will be taken over by Thomas Jack presents who welcomes Robin Schulz, Claptone and Le Youth, while the Sunday School stage becomes Pete Tong's 'It's All Gone Pete Tong' stage with cutting-edge British artists hand-picked by the pioneering tastemaker himself-Hot Since 82, Amine Edge & DANCE and Jonas Rathsman just to name a few.

The daily line-ups for ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED are:

**Note: Headliners are indicated in BOLD while all other talent are listed alphabetically.

Friday:

Main Stage:

The Chemical Brothers

Zeds Dead

Borgore

3LAU

Audien

Don Diablo

Pierce Fulton

Riggi & Piros

Slander

MasterCard Hilltop Arena:

Gramatik

Galantis

Keys N Krates

Black Tiger Sex Machine

EOTO

Filibusta

Haywyre

Snails

Riverside:

Madeon

Cashmere Cat

Alison Wonderland

Destructo

Hunter Siegel

Kill Them With Colour

Mija

Wave Racer

Sunday School

Welcomes Awakenings:

Adam Beyer

The Martinez Brothers

Alan Fitzpatrick

Carlo Lio

Marco Bailey

Jennifer

Saturday:

Main Stage:

Above & Beyond

Adventure Club

NERVO

Dirty South

TJR

Borgeous 

Ansolo

Mako

Wiwek

MasterCard Hilltop Arena:

Excision

Bro Safari

Headhunterz

Brillz

Coone

DJ Marky

Jackal

Kennedy Jones

Riverside: 

Markus Schulz

Ferry Corsten

Arctic Moon

Ferry Tayle

Orjan Nilsen

Simon Patterson

Solarstone

Sunday School

welcomes Awakenings:

Get Real

Paco Osuna

Henrik Schwarz LIVE

Justin Jay

Kolsch 

Vanjee b2b Nadav Vee

Sunday:

Main Stage:

Alesso

Deorro

DVBBS

Oliver Heldens

Ummet Ozcan

Bassjackers

EDX

Peking Duk

ZAXX

MasterCard Hilltop Arena:

RAC LIVE

GRiZ

Com Truise

Five Knives

Goldroom LIVE

Lemaitre

Special Guest:

The Glitch Mob

Riverside:

Thomas Jack presents:

Robin Schulz

Thomas Jack

Claptone

Le Youth

Sam Feldt

SNBRN

Ares Carter

Sunday School Grove

All Gone Pete Tong:

Pete Tong

Hot Since 82

Amine Edge & DANCE

Jonas Rathsman

Patrick Topping

Julia Govor

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 1:53 pm

Alternative rockers IRATION have just announced details for their fall "Hotting Up Tour" in support of their brand new album of the same name, HOTTING UP. Tickets for the five-week trek go on sale this Friday, July 17 at 10am local time.

HOTTING UP, the band's fourth full-length album, will be released late summer 2015 (exact date TBD). For the new album, IRATION put together a team of acclaimed collaborators including executive producer David "King David The Future" Manzoor (Lupe Fiasco, R. Kelly, Lloyd), Grammy Award-nominated mixer Mark Needham (Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Fleetwood Mac) and engineer Will Brierre (Imagine Dragons, Youngblood Hawk, Chris Isaak).

The nine-track album features the first single "Reelin," which first premiered on San Diego's 91X April 27 and has since been spinning nationwide on various radio stations including Santa Barbara, CA's KJEE, Honolulu, HI's KUCD, and Wilmington, NC's WRMR among others. HOTTING UP follows 2013's AUTOMATIC, which propelled the band's career to a new level, debuting at #1 on both the Billboard and iTunes Reggae Albums charts, as well as #7 on the iTunes Overall Albums chart, #75 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and #17 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.

Listen to "Reelin" on SoundCloud HERE where it has over 310,000 spins.

IRATION's 26-date U.S. "Hotting Up Tour"--featuring support from The Green on the entire outing and Hours Eastly and The Movement on select dates--will kick off Thursday, October 8 in Nashville and then make its way throughout the southeast, stopping in Birmingham, New Orleans, Mobile, Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale and two nights in St. Petersburg. The tour will then head up the eastern seaboard visiting Myrtle Beach, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, DC, Portland and Huntington, NY before venturing west, hitting Indianapolis, Detroit, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Tulsa and San Antonio. IRATION will then meet up with their friends SOJA for three co-headlining Texas shows in Dallas, Austin and Houston before reaching Albuquerque, and Los Angeles, where it'll wrap at the Hollywood Palladium Saturday, November 14. See below for full list of tour dates and support acts and visit http://smarturl.it/HottingUpTour to purchase tickets and VIP Meet & Greet Packages.

In addition to the newly announced fall headlining outing, IRATION--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth), Micah Brown (guitar/vocals) and Joseph King (engineer)--has a handful of summer tour dates first starting with headlining shows at The Beach at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV Friday, July 17, at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA Saturday, July 18 (marking their third summer in a row performing there), and at San Diego State's Open Air Theatre on Saturday, July 25. The Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara, CA-based group also has a handful of festival appearances coming up including their debut at San Francisco's Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival and headlining slot at the Summer Meltdown Festival in Darrington, WA plus The Texas Showdown Festival in El Paso, Riot Fest in Denver and the Summer Ends Festival in Tempe, AZ. Lastly, IRATION will be joining their friends Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, Pepper and more in Mexico December 15-19 to perform at the Closer to the Sun Festival.

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 2:48 pm

Summer just got a little hotter! BIG GIGANTIC, one of the most dynamic acts in live electronic music right now, released their latest mixtape today (7/15) via ThisSongIsSick.com. The "Summer Vibes Mix" features two unreleased tracks, hits from Pretty LightsMajor Lazer x DJ Snake, Skrillex, The Weeknd x Kanye West, Dillon Francis, Cash Cash, and many more plus BIG GIGANTIC hits "Funk With Me" (with Snails), "Get On Up," "Fantastic" and "The Night Is Young" (featuring Cherub). Stream or download the full mixtape here: http://soundcloud.com/biggigantic/big-gigantic-summer-vibes-mix

Big Gigantic Summer Vibes Mix Track Listing

Hermitude - The Buzz
Alison Wonderland - U Don't Know (Just A Gent Remix)
Nangirri - YeahNah
Major Lazer x DJ Snake - Lean On (Dillon Francis x Jauz Remix)
ID - ID
Miami Horror - Real Slow (DOM Remix)
NoMBe - California Girls
Pretty Lights - Finally Moving
ID - ID
Snails x Big Gigantic - Funk With Me
Mochipet - Cractal Funk (SugarBeats Remix)
Big Gigantic - Fantastic
Skrillex - Recess (Milo & Otis Remix)
Big Gigantic - Get On Up
Dillon Francis - Bruk Bruk (I Need Your Lovin)
Cash Cash - Overtime (Noisy Freaks Remix)
Alina Baraz & Galimatias - Fantasy (Pomo Remix)
Thief - Crazy (Jack LNDN Remix)
Zeds Dead - Lost You
Valentino Kahn - Deep Down Low
DJ Snake & Aluna George - You Know You Like It (Tchami Remix)
Jauz - Feel The Volume
Big Gigantic - The Night Is Young (Ft. Cherub)
Tchami - After Life (Jauz Remix)
Branchez - Shake
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime
 

The mixtape comes on the heels of the band's announcement of their fall North American headlining "Get On Up" tour, featuring support from The Floozies on most dates. Limited amount of Lower Service Fee tickets are available nowwith regular on-sale launching Friday, July 17 12pm local time; all tickets available via www.biggigantic.net

The "Get On Up" tour--named for their critically acclaimed single that was recently featured in the June 8 episode of FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" during their Detroit auditions--kicks off September 30 in Boise and takes the acclaimed electronic music duo of saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken throughout the West Coast, stopping in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Spokane, Park City, Missoula, Eugene, Reno and Oakland before wrapping October 11 in Arcata, CA. See below for dates and venues.

Listen to "Get On Up" on Soundcloud HERE, where it has been played almost 2 million times, or download the song for free via www.biggigantic.net.

Before kicking off their own fall tour, BIG GIGANTIC has a slew of festival appearances coming up this summer including Camp Bisco, SlossFestival, HARD Summer, Moonrise Festival, Shambhala Music Festival, Summer Set, KAABOO Del Mar and TomorrowWorld. Additionally, the Boulder, CO-based group will host "ROWDYTOWN IV," the fourth installment of their massive hometown experience at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Set for Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, "ROWDYTOWN IV" will again feature projection mapping visuals on the venue's famous rocks and different support lineups each night featuring hotly tippedup-and-coming talent with Thomas Jack, Jauz, and DeFunk on Friday (9/25) and RL Grime, Snails, and Two Fresh on Saturday (9/26). Plus, BIG GIGANTIC will start off each night with a "Big Gigantic Mixtape 2009/2010," playing a mix of older tunes with a full live band featuring The Motet.

Catch BIG GIGANTIC on the road in the following cities:
 

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Festival Appearances:

Fri        7/17                 Scranton, PA                          Camp Bisco

Sat       7/18                 Birmingham, AL                      Sloss Music & Arts Festival

Sat       8/1                   Pomona, CA                           HARD Summer

Sun      8/2                   Atlantic City, NJ                      Electric Adventure

Sat       8/8                   Baltimore, MD                         Moonrise Festival

Sun      8/9                   Salmo River Ranch, BC         Shambhala Music Festival

Sat       8/15                 Somerset, WI                          Summer Set Music & Camping Festival

Aug      20-22               Bartow, WV                             Camp Barefoot 9

Sat       9/19                 San Diego, CA                        KAABOO Del Mar

Fri        9/25                 Morrison, CO                          Rowdytown at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sat       9/26                 Morrison, CO                          Rowdytown at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sun      9/27                 Atlanta, GA                             TomorrowWorld

"Get On Up Tour" with The Floozies supporting

Wed     9/30                 Boise, ID                                 Knitting Factory

Thu      10/1                 Portland, OR                           Crystal Ballroom

*Fri      10/2                 Seattle, WA                             Showbox SoDo

Sat       10/3                 Vancouver, BC                       Commodore Ballroom

Sun      10/4                 Spokane, WA                          Knitting Factory

Tue      10/6                 Park City, UT                          Park City Live

Wed     10/7                 Missoula, MT                          Wilma Theatre

Thu      10/8                 Eugene, OR                            McDonald Theater

Fri        10/9                 Reno, NV                                Knitting Factory

Sat       10/10               Oakland, CA                           Fox Theatre

*Sun    10/11               Arcata, CA                              Humboldt State University

 

*denotes The Floozies not appearing at this date

Sat, 07/18/2015 - 6:09 pm

PAPADOSIO--a "must-see act" on the touring and festivals circuits hailed as a "tour-de-force" by THATDROP.COM (7/10/15)--has just revealed the details for their massive fall headlining tour "Extras In A Movie - Act I" in support of their new album, EXTRAS IN A MOVIE, out Friday, October 2. Fanclub presale tickets for the outing are on sale now via http://papadosio.com/tour with regular on-sale launching Friday, July 24 at 10am local time.

"Extras In A Movie - Act I" launches September 29 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, IL and then stops in St. Louis and Lawrence before taking over the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO for two nights to officially celebrate the album's release: October 2 and 3. From there, PAPADOSIO-with special guests TBA-will hit such cities as Madison, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Athens, Birmingham, and New Orleans before a Halloween show in their hometown of Asheville, NC at the Orange Peel.

The two-month trek will continue on in Richmond, Philadelphia, New York City (11/13 at Irving Plaza), Boston, Burlington, Syracuse, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Detroit, where it wraps November 28 at St. Andrews Hall. Scattered throughout their fall tour are appearances at select U.S. festivals including Phases of the Moon (Ozark, AR), Suwannee Hulaween (Live Oak, FL), the Art Outside Festival (Austin, TX) and more. Other festival appearances still to come this year include Camp Bisco, The Peach Music Festival, Imagine Music Festival, Backwoods Music Festival and Dominican Holidaze. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates.

PAPADOSIO--Anthony Thogmartin (lead vocal, guitar, production), Mike Healy (drums), Rob McConnell (bass, vocals), Billy Brouse (keys, synth, vocals) and Sam Brouse (keys, guitar, vocals)--seamlessly melds progressive rock with psychedelia folk with electronica; and dance music with jam. The Asheville, NC-based five-piece has earned worldwide acclaim for their unpredictable setlists, entrancing improvisations and stunning visuals as a result of their extensive touring schedule and numerous high-profile festival appearances, including Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Sonic Bloom, and many more.

Of their shows, Owen Seely from RVAMAG.COM said, "the live experience was more than I expected. Part electronic, part jamband, part fusion, and 100% their own. Papadosio are certainly a force to be reckoned with" (11/12/12), with Sean Dorsett of SHOWSIGOTO.COM adding, "Papadosio's light show and visuals [were] out of this world!..They have such a unique and positive energy radiating through their sound and presence. They write music that inspires love, happiness, following dreams, and being the change you want to see in the world. It's amazing that these kinds of messages can be transmitted so sincerely through such badass music so seamlessly and apparently effortlessly" (9/16/14).

In addition, Joe from MUSICOBSESSED.COMnoted, "This band has a strong hold on bringing their sound in and out of consciousness, sometimes taking audience members with it, but their ability to provide thorough solos as well as bring songs down to an ambient state, matched with some great lighting, is a formula for an awesome live show. These aesthetics come out in nearly each of their grooves" (9/13/14).

EXTRAS IN A MOVIE, the band's fourth full-length studio album to be self-released, features 16 never-before-heard tracks, written, recorded and produced by the band themselves, thanks in large part to their devoted fanbase and a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign. This new highly anticipated collection follows the 2012 critically acclaimed double-album release To End The Illusion Of Separation (T.E.T.I.O.S.), of which LIVEFORLIVEMUSIC.COM said, "Papadosio's album can be described as danceable yet ambient, overall uplifting, and thoroughly intelligent...T.E.T.I.O.S is successful because of each band member; the individual instruments provide solos creating a unique rock sound over the consistent use of the synthesizers. Furthermore, the harmony provided by the vocalists creates an ambient, positive and uplifting sound on several of the tracks" (Arya Jha, 10/17/12).

Catch PAPADOSIO on the road in the following cities:
 

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Festival Appearances:

Sat       7/18                 Scranton, PA                         Camp Bisco

Thu      7/23                 Buena, NJ                              F.A.R.M. Music and Arts Festival

Thu      8/6                   Thornville, OH                       The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival

Fri        8/14                 Scranton, PA                         Peach Music Festival

Sun      8/16                 Laytonville, CA                      Enchanted Forest Gathering

Sun      8/30                 Atlanta, GA                            Imagine Music Festival

Thu      9/3                   Norridgwock, ME                   Great North Music & Arts Festival

Thu      9/3                   Stroud, OK                             Backwoods Music Festival

Sun      9/27                 Guthrie, OK                            Toloa Music & Arts Festival

"Extras In A Movie - Act I" Tour:

Tue      9/29                 Urbana, IL                               Canopy Club

Wed     9/30                 St. Louis, MO                          The Pageant

Thu      10/1                 Lawrence, KS                         Granada Theatre

Fri        10/2                 Boulder, CO                            Boulder Theater

Sat       10/3                 Boulder, CO                            Boulder Theater

Sun      10/4                 Darlington, MD                        Luna Light Music & Arts Festival

Tue      10/6                 Madison, WI                            Majestic Theater

Wed     10/7                 Minneapolis, MN                     Cabooze

Thu      10/8                 Milwaukee, WI                         The Rave

Fri        10/9                 Chicago, IL                              House of Blues

Sat       10/10               Adams, TN                              Creature of the Night Music & Arts Festival

Fri        10/16               Ozark, AR                               Phases of the Moon Festival

Tue      10/20               Oxford, MS                             The Lyric

Wed     10/21               TBA                                        TBA

Thu      10/22               Athens, GA                             Georgia Theatre

Fri        10/23               Birmingham, AL                      Workplay Theater

Sat       10/24               New Orleans, LA                    House of Blues

Sun      10/25               Austin, TX                               Art Outside Festival
Fri        10/30               Live Oak, FL                           Suwannee Hulaween

Sat       10/31               Asheville, NC                          Orange Peel

Wed     11/4                 Greensboro, NC                     Core Denim Entertainment Center

Thu      11/5                 Wilmington, NC                       Ziggy's By The Sea

Fri        11/6                 Norfolk, VA                             The NorVa

Sat       11/7                 Richmond, VA                         The National

Tue      11/10               Charlottesville, VA                  Jefferson Theater

Wed     11/11               Leesburg, VA                          Tally Ho

Thu      11/12               Philadelphia, PA                      The Fillmore Philadelphia

Fri        11/13               New York, NY                         Irving Plaza

Sat       11/14               Boston, MA                             Paradise

Sun      11/15               Burlington, VT                         Higher Ground

Tue      11/17               Portland, ME                           Port City Music Hall

Wed     11/18               Northampton, MA                   Pearl Street

Thu      11/19               Syracuse, NY                         Westcott Theater

Fri        11/20               Buffalo, NY                             Town Ballroom

Sat       11/21               Pittsburgh, PA                        Mr. Smalls

Sun      11/22               Grand Rapids, MI                   The Intersection

Wed     11/25               Cleveland, OH                        House of Blues

Fri        11/27               Cincinnati, OH                         Bogarts

Sat       11/28               Detroit, MI                               St. Andrews Hall

Festival Appearance:

Dec 3-7                       Punta Cana, DR                     Dominican Holidaze

Wed, 07/22/2015 - 11:47 am

HEART OF STORM--the internationally acclaimed one-of-a-kind live rock concert and Russian ballet experience--will make its premiere in Los Angeles on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at the Orpheum Theatre, 8pm (842 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014).

In celebration of its U.S. debut, HEART OF STORM is offering fans the chance to view these shows with complimentary tickets, only on July 24 and July 25. For complimentary tickets email: [email protected] for media and VIP passes, contact: [email protected].

In this in-depth interview below, HEART OF STORM's Derek Sherinian [keyboardist]and Gregg Bissonette [drummer], Doug Aldrich [lead guitar] and Tony Franklin [The Firm, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers] discuss how the show was born, its evolution from premiering in Europe last year in Mayto kicking off its U.S. debut this Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles and what fans can expect when they come to see this one-of-a-kind rock concert and ballet experience. View the sizzle reel for HEART OF STORM here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqWoMKefKOM.

HEART OF STORM is played live and loud by an all-star band including renowned keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), drummer Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, Electric Light Orchestra), lead guitar Doug Aldrich(Whitesnake, Dio, Revolution Saints), bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers) and rhythm guitarist Brent Woods(Warrant, Sebastian Bach) and alto saxophonist  Brandon Fields(Tower Of Power, George Benson). The music that was created needed a strong visual, so the group teamed with the young and talented Russian-Korean choreographer Stas Tsoy.The music, performance, and visuals come together to tell this unforgettable tale of a young Major named Storm as he travels to the depths of the labyrinth of Life, Death and Love.

This hybrid rock concert fused with stunning, young Russian ballet talent--spanning the Bolshoi Theatre, Swan Lake and the Nutcracker--inherits the tradition of classical ballet, while charting new territory into live, emotional theater. HEART OF STORM is an explosive and theatrical rock ballet extravaganza.

HEART OF STORM - Q&A WITH DEREK SHERINIAN (Dream Theater) GREGG BISSONETTE (Ringo Starr, Electric Light Orchestra), DOUG ALDRICH (Whitesnake, Dio) and TONY FRANKLIN (The Firm, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers):

Q: When did this whole idea for HEART OF STORM evolve from? What sparked it for you?

Derek Sherinian: The creator Alex Semenov approached me in late 2013 to produce and play on a rock instrumental record. Alex decided to have choreographed ballet performing live along with a rock band, he found Stas Tsoy a talented Russian-Korean choreographer and this sounded like an exciting, unique opportunity to me.

Q: What was your vision for this artistically? What message do you guys want to get across? What should people walk away with?

Doug Aldrich: Artistically, I thought this was a cool fusion of arts and I wanted an opportunity to push myself in some new directions after Whitesnake. This was really something interesting and obviously with a great bunch of friends that also happen to be at the top level as musicians. I hope to have people walk away feeling happy to see and hear something fresh that is a new idea.

Derek Sherinian: Heart Of Storm is Alex Semenov's vision. My job is to help him see his vision through on the musical end.

Tony Franklin: Heart Of Storm is part rock show, part Russian ballet--with a killer band, featuring top name rock musicians--and world class Russian ballet. 'Storm' is the main character, and the storyline follows his tumultuous journey of love, anger, jealousy and death. But this is not just a dance show with accompanying rock music. Both the band and ballet are interwoven into a unique, powerful and emotional performance. I've never seen anything like it.

Q: How did the idea of fusing the music with ballet come about? How did you create the songs to fit with the ballet choreography?

Derek Sherinian: The music was written first, and then the dancing was choreographed afterwards.

Doug Aldrich: Music has always been in ballet I guess, but this is a fresh approach that the composer felt would be more intense and fit well with the choreography. It could possibly reach a new audience that might otherwise skip ballet. I myself have never been to a ballet, but now I'm interested. The Red Rock Ballet is made up of very talented young dancers from Russia.

Q: What is the story of HEART OF STORM? Tell us about the production and look of the show.

Tony Franklin: The Orpheum Theater is the perfect setting. In the Broadway Theater District of Los Angeles, it has a long history dating back to the 1920's. The list of artists who've performed here is remarkable, including Judy Garland, the Marx Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Little Richard, Stevie Wonder--the list goes on. American Idol and America's Got Talent are also filmed here. The Orpheum stage has been transformed to accommodate the unique Heart Of Storm production. The lights, the setting, the sound and performances are all fine-tuned to express the broad array of emotions of the storyline. I'm really excited to be part of Heart Of Storm.

Doug Aldrich: I was so immersed in learning the material that I didn't really know much about the story at first. But once we started to run the show together, it all made sense... The look seems to be heavy....very edgy, but with classic Ballet feel in spots. In other places it probably pushes the limit a bit.

Q: Can you elaborate on the band's chemistry? What's the dynamic like?

Derek Sherinian: Everyone in this band is not only incredible musicians, but incredible people as well. Tony Franklin and Gregg Bissonette are hands down the nicest rhythm section in rock! I am truly blessed to be working with such a great team of people across the board.

Doug Aldrich: Derek is our fearless leader and has put together a very diverse bunch of people to perform the music. I know Derek had been working on this for some time. Then I happened to be in Moscow for a day and I got a phone call from Brent Woods saying that he and Derek were out at a party in town and asked if I wanted to join. Haha. I was asleep and jetlagged so I didn't go, but a few months later Derek started to think about this production and called me to play. I have to say, it's been a huge amount of work for me to get up to speed, but we had so much fun that time has flown by. We are all very different people so it feels unlike any project I've been in. Gregg and Brent secretly coordinated wardrobe the entire time showing up with the same shit and shoes or whatever... Tony is truly one of the nicest people you could ever meet. His playing is just astounding... so giant. Like all the guys I reckon. Brandon has just blown me away...with horns and flutes!!! He has been very patient with us as he has not had to deal with a band this loud. But he seriously shreds if that can be deemed a compliment from me. Derek is that bad boy dude with chops that will back it up. Derek and Brent are serious gearheads which of course I can relate to. Derek has more gear than just about anyone I know.... I get it. There is always more room for something new. Brent plays so awesome. I'm really glad to work with him. He is playing solos as well, but also doing acoustic work which is very important with a ballet. Gregg is joking around all the time... always, but he just an insanely talented player. He like all these guys has played with the best of the best cause they are that good.

Gregg Bissonette: The band chemistry is awesome. I've been a fan of all of these musicians for many years and have played with everyone before except Brent Woods, but now he's my new best friend :). The first day I showed up for rehearsal, I was wearing a red Foo Fighters shirt and black jeans and Brent was wearing a red shirt and black jeans. Everyone commented on it, so each morning we decided to mess with the others by calling ahead of time and wearing the same colors. It took them a while to figure it out and they thought we were on the same wave length, but they quickly caught on :).We all really take the music seriously, as a drummer in the band you have two man jobs: the tempo, and controlling the dynamics... bringing it way down and way up when you need to. Brandon is one of the world's greatest sax players and I've played with him at the Baked Potato Jazz club in L.A., on his solo albums, and we were in the house band for the Latin Grammys a few years ago. I was in a band with Derek called Jughead which my brother Matt Bissonette (Elton John's bassist) and Ty Tabor (Kings X) were also in. Derek and I also played in Italy with Yngwie Malmsteen and Deep Purple, that's where I played with Doug Aldrich as well. Tony Franklin and I have played a ton together over the years and have been great pals for 20 years. We played years ago on a movie called Endless Summer 2. It was a surf movie. We've done a million albums together and toured all over the world. Derek is the glue that brought us all together. He is a great guy, a fantastic musician, and a wonderful producer and band leader. The music we are playing with Heart of Storm is written so well that it lends itself to having a lot of dynamics, (playing at different musical volume levels). It's very passionate music and when everyone sees the dancers and storyline, they will love it and see that it's all brilliantly connected.

HEART OF STORM

FRIDAY, JULY 24 and SATURDAY, JULY 25

ORPHEUM THEATRE

842 S. BROADWAY

LOS ANGELES, CA  90014

Doors: 6:30 PM, Show begins: 8:00 PM

www.redrockballet.com

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Mon, 07/27/2015 - 1:50 pm

Acclaimed instrumental electronic rock band STS9--hailed as "a musical force to be reckoned with" by Wesley Hodges of Jambands.com (11/6/14)--has announced the details for their upcoming 21-date headlining tour. Fan club tickets go on sale this Wednesday, July 29 with promoter pre-sales starting Thursday, July 30 and the general on-sale launching Friday, July 31--all beginning at 10am local time. Go to www.sts9.com for more information and ticket links.

The fall outing kicks off October 22 at First Avenue in Minneapolis and takes the band to Madison, Detroit, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh before stopping in the Washington, DC-area for a Halloween show at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. STS9 will then return to Suwannee Hulaween in Live Oak, FL November 1 for a special festival appearance before their headlining run continues November 5 in New York City at the Best Buy Theater, followed by Boston, Philadelphia, Richmond, Charlotte, Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Columbia, Birmingham, New Orleans, Austin and Dallas, where it'll wrap November 21 at the House of Blues. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates.

Prior to the newly announced dates, STS9--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--will return to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 for their 13th consecutive year, and 17th time overall, headlining the famed venue. To kick off that weekend, which last year was described by Taylor Harmeyer from Festival Footprints as "the best music STS9 has played in arguably the last decade" (9/11/14) and by Greg Valley from City2Snow as "spiritually, mentally, and physically invigorating" (9/10/14), the band will perform a special sold-out fan club show on Thursday, September 10 at the intimate Boulder Theater.

STS9 is currently touring with their largest production rig of their career, using the latest cutting-edge sound and lighting to deliver one of the most audibly and visually stunning shows in North America today.Of their headlining shows last fall, Thomas Scaggs from Maine Music News noted, "STS9's varied lighting design fits phenomenally with their music," called their lighting "unique and awe-inspiring" and said "no other group on the planet can so effortlessly produce such amazing music." He also added, "In a world where so many buttons are pressed at concerts, it's inspiring to see and listen to five musicians creating music in real-time that is on the very cusp of what it means to jam in the 21st century" (10/19/14).  A staple on the festival circuit, STS9-who have already performed this year at Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, BUKU, Pemberton, All Good, and Summer Camp, among others-still have a handful of other festival appearances to come in 2015 including Treasure Island Music Festival, Phases of the Moon and Dominican Holidaze.

Catch STS9 on tour in the following cities:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Festival Appearance:

Sat       8/8                   Darrington, WA                       Summer Meltdown Festival

Headlining Shows:

Thu      9/10                 Boulder, CO                            Boulder Theater

Fri        9/11                 Morrison, CO                          Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sat       9/12                 Morrison, CO                          Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Festival Appearances:

Oct 16-18                    Ozark, AR                               Phases of the Moon Festival

Oct 17-18                    San Francisco, CA                 Treasure Island Music Festival

Fall Headlining Tour:

Thu      10/22               Minneapolis, MN                     First Avenue

Fri        10/23               Madison, WI                            Orpheum Theater

Sat       10/24               Detroit, MI                               The Fillmore

Sun      10/25               Buffalo, NY                             Town Ballroom

Wed     10/28               Cleveland, OH                        House of Blues

Thu      10/29               Columbus, OH                        LC Pavilion

Fri        10/30               Pittsburgh, PA                         Stage AE

Sat       10/31               Silver Spring, MD                   The Fillmore

Festival Appearance:

Sun      11/1                 Live Oak, FL                           Suwannee Hulaween

Fall Headlining Tour:

Thu      11/5                 New York, NY                         Best Buy Theater

Fri        11/6                 Boston, MA                             House of Blues

Sat       11/7                 Philadelphia, PA                     The Fillmore

Sun      11/8                 Richmond, VA                        The National

Wed     11/11               Charlotte, NC                         The Fillmore

Thu      11/12               Raleigh, NC                           The Ritz

Fri        11/13               Knoxville, TN                          Tennessee Theatre

Sat       11/14               Nashville, TN                          War Memorial Auditorium

Sun      11/15               Columbia, SC                         Music Farm

Wed     11/18               Birmingham, AL                      Iron City Music Hall

Thu      11/19               New Orleans, LA                    Joy Theater

Fri        11/20               Austin, TX                               Austin Music Hall

Sat       11/21               Dallas, TX                               House of Blues

Festival Appearance:
Dec 3-7                       Punta Cana, DR                     Dominican Holidaze

 

Tue, 07/28/2015 - 10:23 am

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner BRIAN SETZER and THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA will release ROCKIN' RUDOLPH--their first studio Christmasalbum in 10 years--on Friday, October 16 via Surfdog Records (track listing below). The 18-piece band will support the album with a major concert tour,the "12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour,"  delivering the rocking and colorful holiday extravaganza they're known for.

Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a limited edition, numbered deluxe package of the album (full details below) via PledgeMusic.com. Click here to watch a short sizzle video for ROCKIN' RUDOLPH.

"It's been about 10 years since I made a Christmas record," says SETZER. "It [Christmas music] just seems to get more popular every year. They're classic songs and you wonder after a couple records how many of them are left. Once you dig in you find, wow! I've haven't done 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree,' you know. I've never done 'Here Comes Santa Claus!' Ones that everyone knows and are still out there. These songs are great songs. It doesn't matter if they're holiday songs or when they were written, they're just great songs. So the trick," adds SETZER, "is to make them sound hip. Some of them are eternally hip, you know, so you don't have to do too much."

Produced by Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, etc...) and recorded in both Nashville, TN and Hollywood, CA, the 12-track ROCKIN' RUDOPLH includes highlights such as "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Yabba-Dabba Yuletide," and "Rockabilly Rudolph," among other notable Christmas classic tunes with SETZER's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings matched with THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA's rockin' big-band horn arrangements.

Standard ROCKIN' RUDOLPH track listing:

1. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"

2. "Yabba-Dabba Yuletide"

3. "Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

4. "Rockabilly Rudolph"

5. "Here Comes Santa Claus"

6. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

7. "Swingin' Joy"

8. "Carol of the Bells"

9. "Little Jack Frost"

10. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"

11. "O Little Town of Bethlehem"

12. "Yabba-Dabba Yuletide" (extended)

The ROCKIN' RUDOLPH DELUXE BOX SET includes:

1. Brand New Rockin' Rudolph album on CD

2. Commemorative Sheet Music / Guitar Chart to "Nutcracker Suite" (just as Brian reads on stage!)

3. Custom Brian Setzer Die-cut Christmas Tree Ornament (3" tall, alloy metal)

4. Brian Setzer's Own Murray's Pomade (Hair Product)

5. Commemorative BSO "Martini Logo" Stainless Steel Guitar Pick 

6. BSO Christmas Album Cover Drink Coasters 

7. Six Polaroid-style BSO Concert Photos

8. "Live in Nashville" 10x10 print 

9. Reusable 8GB USB Credit Card w/ Extras, including: 

  • Hi-definition .wav files of full 12-track ROCKIN' RUDOLPH album 
  • 2 New Bonus Instrumental Tracks Not Included on Album:  "Deck The Halls" & "Little Drummer Boy"
  • Album Cover Rough Sketches by Artist Derek Yaniger 
  • Brief Behind-the-scenes video footage of BSO's Rockin' Rudolph recording session (House of Blues studio in Nashville, TN.) 
  • "Jingle Bells" - Live Performance by BSO (previously released) 
  • "Nutcracker Suite" - Live Performance by BSO (previously released) 
  • Behind-the-scenes look at Brian writing entire big band arrangement from scratch (previously released)
Wed, 07/29/2015 - 1:41 pm

The Zappa Family Trust has partnered with Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) for a long-term, global licensing agreement for Frank Zappa's entire recorded catalog, as well as rights management participation across the rest of the visionary cultural icon's creative canon. The partnership spans Frank Zappa's vast music and film Vault for new product releases, trademark licensing, film and theatrical production.   

"This is literally an opportunity of a lifetime for me," says Gail Zappa. "I am universally thrilled with this partnership because the fans will have unparalleled access to Frank Zappa's Works--the doors to the Vault are now officially WIDE open. I'm especially grateful to announce that Ahmet, my personal Music Sherpa, worked directly with Bruce Resnikoff in creating this relationship and will be taking over the daily operations of the family business."

"Stepping into this partnership with Bruce Resnikoff and Universal means we get to expand the business and continue to maintain the integrity of Frank Zappa's entire body of Work," says Ahmet Zappa. "The fans of Frank Zappa will have more music and more access--when they want it and how they want it. With Universal as our partner, I look forward to bringing to life Joe's Garage, The Musical, the release of The Roxy Movie, the release of the Disney Hall performance of 200 MOTELS under the baton of Esa-Pekka Salonen and so many more projects of this caliber. I couldn't be more excited about the future. It has been a privilege working with Gail and I'm passionate about what this opportunity with Universal means for our family moving forward. It is an honor to be stepping into my new role."

"Frank Zappa is one of the most important and influential artists in music history," says Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). "An artist and composer, his prolific body of work, includes breakthrough and unforgettable rock 'n roll concept albums. With his legacy protected and guided by Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust, we are privileged and look forward to collaborating and bringing his creative legacy in various forms to his new and longtime fans."

The first Zappa Records/UMe release under the new agreement will be a remastered 40th Anniversary Edition of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention's One Size Fits All album, to be released August 14 on 180-gram vinyl. Originally released in 1975, it was Zappa's final album with the Mothers of Invention line-up, featuring guest vocals by Johnny "Guitar" Watson on two tracks, "San Ber'dino" and "Andy." Additional releases confirmed for 2015 will be announced.

In 2012, when the rights to the pioneering composer's masters reverted back to Zappa Records and the Zappa Family Trust--headed by Zappa's widow, Gail Zappa--the family made his entire recorded catalog available on iTunes for the first time and began remastering the albums from the original analogue masters for reissue on vinyl. Presented with proper care and attention to detail, the releases honor the iconic legacy of the composer, guitarist, bandleader, filmmaker and irrepressible wit. 

Frank Zappa was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and received The Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY® Award in 1997. The official biography: Frank Zappa, American composer, fl. 1940-1993.

Thu, 08/06/2015 - 12:50 pm

HEART OF STORM--the internationally acclaimed one-of-a-kind live rock concert and Russian ballet experience--made its dynamic premiere in Los Angeles at the opulent Orpheum Theatre late last month (July 24-25). Download photos from the debut of HEART OF STORM (here).

In celebration of its U.S. debut, Red Rock Ballet--the production company behind HEART OF STORM--donated $15,000 dollars to Jay Nolan Community Services--a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that assists children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities.

HEART OF STORM is played live and loud by an all-star band including renowned keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Kiss, Billy Idol), drummer Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, Electric Light Orchestra), lead guitar Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio, Revolution Saints), bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, David Gilmour, Whitesnake), electric and all acoustic guitars Brent Woods(Sebastian Bach, Vince Neil, Kristin Chenoweth) and alto saxophonist  Brandon Fields(Tower Of Power, George Benson). The music that was created needed a strong visual, so the group teamed with the young and talented Russian-Korean choreographer Stas Tsoy.The music, performance, and visuals come together to tell this unforgettable tale of a young Major named Storm as he travels to the depths of the labyrinth of Life, Death and Love.

The hybrid rock concert fused with stunning Russian ballet talent--spanning the Bolshoi Theatre, Swan Lake and the Nutcracker--inherits the tradition of classical ballet, while charting new territory into live, emotional theater. Look out for news soon about the return of HEART OF STORM.

Thu, 08/06/2015 - 12:54 pm

On course to sell out for the third-year-in-a-row, the 2015 CRUISE TO THE EDGE--the annual YES fan cruise and ultimate prog rock experience sailing the Caribbean this November 15-19--announced a few updates today (8/6), including: the addition of Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse Band and Haken to the artist line-up; confirmed an all-star tribute and musical farewell to beloved bassist and founding member of YES, the late Chris Squire; and two new payment options designed to make it affordable for prog rock enthusiasts to attend this historic event. Fans may secure their spot aboard the cruise for only $499 USD per person (details outlined below).

The third annual five-day, four-night cruise will feature multiple stages of progressive rock music from the iconic and GRAMMY-winning rock band YES, special guest Marillion and 25-plus bands, aboard the NCL Pearl. A new addition to this year's cruise itinerary is a special pre-cruise event, complimentary to all cruisers, on Saturday, November 14 at Magic City Casino in Miami, before setting sail to crystal clear Bahamian waters, visiting Key West and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. The special pre-cruise concert will feature an IPA beer tasting, artist meet and greets, performances from Martin Barre of Jethro Tull, Three Friends and Lifesigns, as well as an after-hours "Electric Prog Jam," where passengers become the stars, playing instruments to selected prog rock songs.

Legendary progressive rock bands YES and Marillion will lead an all-star lineup aboard this year's cruise (with most artists playing at least two sets),including the just-added acts (iconic drummer Mike Portnoy; Neal Morse Band and Haken), plus Anathema; Allan Holdsworth; Three Friends; PFM; Saga; Martin Barre, Caravan; Spocks Beard; Nektar; Änglagrd; Lifesigns; IO Earth; Airbag; Casey McPherson; Messenger; Dave Kerzner; Moon Safari; Barracuda Triangle; Jolly; Enchant; Thank You Scientist; Steve Rothery; Bad Dreams; and AHEPJ. It will all be hosted by UK journalist and preeminent YES expert, Jon Kirkman.

Portnoy will act as official "music director" for an all-star tribute to beloved bassist and founding member of YES, the late Chris Squire. Portnoy will be joined on stage by many friends of Chris in this musical farewell to one of Progressive Rock's Greatest Performers.

Besides the great musical performances, prog-rock music fans will get a chance to participate in special events and activities, including: "Storytellers" style concerts featuring behind-the-scenes stories from select bands, showcasing their writing/recording style and process, band history; Prog Panel Q&A Sessions; Meet & Greets; Bon Voyage Sail-Away Concert and more.In addition, Multiple Performance Stages throughout the ship will keep the action going into the wee hours with a surprise or two along the way.  Finally, cruise attendees will be able to enjoy the ship's 13 bars and lounges, various eateries, casino, spa, fitness center, basketball and volleyball court, bowling alley and more. 

CRUISE TO THE EDGE has announced two new payment options (beyond the standard payment plan):

- EZ PAY PLAN: This special no interest installment plan is designed to assist fans who need an extended installment option in order to attend. While supplies last, fans may secure their spot aboard the cruise for ONLY $499 USD per person down (double occupancy), with the remaining balance payable over twelve equal monthly installments beginning the month after the initial reservation is completed and debited on the 15th day of each month (or next business day). Click herefor more information.

- PAID IN FULL PLAN: For those who prefer to pay their cruise fully in advance, a 5% discount off the base fare is available.  Fans will save money and have the peace of mind of knowing that their cruise is squared away and fully paid for.

CRUISE TO THE EDGE has been carefully designed to meet the discriminating requirements of the most avid music fan/cruise vacationer, producing a true fan and artist experience in a surreal and relaxing setting.  Produced by On the Blue Cruises, CRUISE TO THE EDGE is a playground for the serious fan where music and a luxury cruise hook up for the vacation of a lifetime. For more information, visit CruisetotheEdge.com and connect on Facebook and Twitter.

Mon, 08/10/2015 - 12:29 pm

Fans of THE WHO can look forward to the Friday, September 11 reissue of the 1972 recording of TOMMY as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chambre Choir with guest soloists Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle, along with Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, Steve Winwood, Merry Clayton, Richie Havens, Sandy Denny, Maggie Bell, Graham Bell, and actor Richard Harris. The re-mastered set (available on CD and vinyl formats and digital download) will be released via Lou Adler's Ode Sound & Visual Records and distributed by The Orchard.

After over 30 years of being out of physical print, THE WHO's rock opera TOMMY is returning to the world the way it was meant to be recorded and listened to with the addition of a full orchestral dimension (conducted by David Measham and arranged by Wil Malone), both lush and appropriately bombastic, to the comparatively spare original version that THE WHO released in 1969. The concept of producer Lou Reizner, TOMMY was recorded for and released on Lou Adler's Ode Records in 1972. It was performed by and featured the 104-piece London Symphony Orchestra and the 60-voice Chambre Choir.

"I always saw the Who's version of Tommy as more of a sketch and felt there was more that could be done with it," says Pete Townshend. "The London Symphony project, I think, paved the way for more to come."

"When Lou Reizner explained his idea and concept for the recording of Tommy and that Pete Townshend was on board, that moved me to become involved," adds Lou Adler.  "The recording sessions in England were dynamic and mind-boggling.  The size and sound of the London Symphony Orchestra, the Chambre Choir voices and the addition of the amazing soloists made Reizner's dream a reality."

The 1972 recording has been re-mastered at 24/192 bitrate. In addition to the sonic re-mastering, the reissue will be pressed on grey vinyl and include the original design concept libretto with a 20-page color illustration of the characters and lyrics.  The original release of the album won a Grammy for Best Album Package and Rod Stewart's version of "Pinball Wizard" has become a staple of best-of collections throughout his career. ALLMUSIC.COM's Bruce Eder called this recording of TOMMY "...a beautiful interpretation of the piece..." praising in particular Daltrey's performances raving, "...all of Daltrey's numbers are outstanding..." and "the majestic conducting of David Measham..."

CHARACTERS

(in order of appearance)

NARRATOR: Pete Townshend

NURSE: Sandy Denny

LOVER: Graham Bell

FATHER: Steve Winwood

MOTHER: Maggie Bell

HAWKER: Richie Havens

ACID QUEEN: Merry Clayton

TOMMY: Roger Daltrey

COUSIN KEVIN: John Entwistle

UNCLE ERNIE: Ringo Starr

LOCAL LAD: Rod Stewart

DOCTOR: Richard Harris

Fri, 08/28/2015 - 12:51 pm

HARD returns with its annual 'Day of the Dead' Halloween edition on Saturday, October 31 And Sunday, November 1 at Southern California's Fairplex. Leading the charge for the two-day 21+ festival is deadmau5, Hot Chip, Nero, Flying Lotus and Future on October 31 and Skrillex, Gesaffelstein, Glass Animals and A$ap Ferg on November 1

In addition to its headliners, the full HARD Day of the Dead line-up-its most stylistically diverse one yet--offers up many tricks and treats.  Look for back-to-back sets from Tuskegee (Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers) and Ryan Hemsworth and Tommy Kruise, live sets from Club Cheval (North American debut) and Jets (Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum), branded stages All Gone Pete Tong on Saturday, October 31 and OWSLA and AC Slater's Night Bass on Sunday, November 1, and especially for hip-hop fans,  sets from Method Man & Redman and Juicy J.  Plus, HARD celebrates the return of Armand Van Helden, Kill The Noise, Hannah Wants and Oliver and new faces Marshmello, George Fitzgerald, SNBRN and Keith Ape. The full line-up follows below.

Tickets are on sale now at http://www.ticketmaster.com/HARD-Day-of-the-Dead-tickets/artist/1790928.

HARD DAY OF THE DEAD 2015

OCT 31 + NOV 1 | UNTIL 11PM | 21+

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31

DEADMAU5 | HOT CHIP | NERO | FLYING LOTUS | FUTURE

LUCIANO | METHOD MAN & REDMAN | TOMMY TRASH
ARMAND VAN HELDEN | BONOBO (DJ SET) | JAUZ | SNAKEHIPS
VIC MENSA | THE 2 BEARS | ALISON WONDERLAND | PETE TONG
SUB FOCUS | BRILLZ | RYAN HEMSWORTH B2B TOMMY KRUISE
GRANDTHEFT | HENRY FONG | JACKMASTER | GEORGE FITZGERALD
JETS (JIMMY EDGAR & MACHINEDRUM LIVE)

FATHER | GLADIATOR | DJEMBA DJEMBA | THE M MACHINE | CRNKN
FALCONS | STAR SLINGER | THE CUFF POSSE | COYU | SANGO
WAX MOTIF | DISCIPLES | WITH YOU. | HAYWYRE

GENER8ION | MR. BELT & WEZOL | SONNS | GENGHIS CLAN
MANILA KILLA | KASBO | SOYSAUCE | ASTRONOMAR | KITTENS
BILLY KENNY | SOSUPERSAM | AYO ALEX

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1

SKRILLEX | GESAFFELSTEIN | GLASS ANIMALS | A$AP FERG

TUSKEGEE (SETH TROXLER B2B THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS)
JUICY J | BORGORE | KILL THE NOISE | HOT NATURED | JACK BEATS
GROOVE ARMADA | DESTRUCTO | BRANCHEZ | VALENTINO KHAN
CLAPTONE | DJ TENNIS | LEE FOSS | XXYYXX | AC SLATER

MARSHMELLO | HANNAH WANTS | CLUB CHEVAL (LIVE) | KOLSCH
MOTEZ | JAI WOLF | CHRIS LAKE | WIWEK | SNBRN | OLIVER
KEITH APE | FELIX DA HOUSECAT | JOE KAY | TROYBOI MY NU LENG
ESTA | DJ SLIINK | FAKEAR | GHASTLY | VINDATA | ARDALAN
WILL CLARKE | REZZ POINT POINT | WAZE & ODYSSEY | EPROM
ONEMAN | THEE COOL CATS | T. WILLIAMS | BOT

MOVING CASTLE ALL STARS
(ROBOKID, YUNG WALL STREET, & MARK JOHNS)

NICK MELONS | BONES | PETEY CLICKS | JAMIE SCHWABL

Fri, 08/28/2015 - 1:59 pm
AEROSMITH's new concert film AEROSMITH ROCKS DONINGTON 2014--a 20-song collection capturing the legendary rock band delivering a scorching career-spanning show at the famed Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK in June 2014--is set for release next Friday (9/4) via Eagle Rock Entertainment. To advance the release, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' have partnered with ROLLINGSTONE.com today (8/28) to premiere a film excerpt of the band performing "Walk This Way." Click here to watch the clip.
 
The critically acclaimed film--which premiered earlier this year with a highly successful nationwide theatrical run--is available to pre-order on the film's micro-site in multiple formats: DVD/CD, Blu-Ray/CD, DVD/LP, DVD/CD Deluxe Package, Blu-Ray/CD Deluxe Package, DVD/LP Deluxe Package and digital video. Click here to view the film's trailer.
 
AEROSMITH ROCKS DONINGTON 2014 featuresthe band's all original members--Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford--headlining the massive Download Festival as part of the band's "Let Rock Rule" tour, unleashing supercharged versions of "Love In An Elevator," "Janie's Got A Gun," "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing," "Dude Looks Like A Lady," "Walk This Way," "Dream On," "Sweet Emotion," "Toys In The Attic," "Mama Kin," and many more. For more information, click here to view the press release announcing the concert film release.
 
The Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014 track listing is as follows:
 
1) Train Kept A-Rollin'
2) Eat The Rich
3) Love In An Elevator
4) Cryin'
5) Jaded
6) Livin' On The Edge
7) Last Child
8) Freedom Fighter
9) Same Old Song And Dance
10) Janie's Got A Gun
11) Toys In The Attic
12) I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
13) No More No More
14) Come Together
15) Dude (Looks Like A Lady)
16) Walk This Way
17) Home Tonight
18) Dream On
19) Sweet Emotion
20) Mama Kin
 
Following their wildly successful and acclaimed 2014 "Let Rock Rule" tour, AEROSMITH--Rock's greatest live act--just wrapped up their summer "Blue Army Tour 2015," which wrapped up in Canton, OH (8/7) when they performed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame's first-ever Concert for Legends.
Fri, 08/28/2015 - 2:05 pm

Electric Zoo: Transformed, the three-day electronic music festival taking place September 4-6 at Randall's Island Park in New York City with headliners Above & Beyond, Alesso and The Chemical Brothers, is just around the corner.  For the stellar musical line-up boasting over 90 artists and brand new staging and production, the event is teaming up with a wide group of sponsors to bring to the city the most spectacular Labor Day Weekend event yet.

Festival attendees will experience exclusive benefits at ELECTRIC ZOO from our sponsors including: Great views of the main stage from T-Mobile's #MusicFreedom Lounge with a VIP double-decker viewing deck, a special T-Mobile ferry with its own DJ (simply show your T-Mobile phone for Fast Track Entry at both the Manhattan ferry stop and East Festival Entrance on Randall's Island), plus, T-Mobile will unleash the livestream on Beatport's channel on Twitch, where fans around the world can watch the festivities online (additional details to be announced very soon); MasterCard is sponsoring the Hilltop Area and an exclusive viewing deck, as well as delivering Priceless Surprises to its cardholders all weekend long; MillerCoors is back at the festival for their sixth year, this time to pour and sample their cider Smith + Forge; And Smirnoff will have two "Rendezvous Lounges" where festival goers can take a break with Smirnoff specialty cocktails.

vitaminwater will also be at ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED, sponsoring Treehouse, the newly added festival getaway.  It's the first time ever the festival will have a shaded area by the East River, featuring a curated stage of NYC local DJs including: Ace Alvarez, Ajai Alai, Dev Bhandari, Dudenguy, Fahad, George Vala, Jean Pierre, Minutia, Nathan Kersaint, Repete, Salvo, Shahar, Shneur & Teo, NRS and Tal Ohana back to back with Bru. The #1 nutrient-enhanced water beverage will be offering samples and motivating fans to #hydratethehustle.

Other sponsors include: Red Bull, the official energy drink of ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED; Diff Sunglasses, who will be selling sunglasses and festival eyewear; Selfeo App, a new app launching this fall who are sponsoring all three water stations as part of Celebrate Safe; Beatport, who will be sponsoring the industry and artist lounges backstage; And Secret, the major deodorant brand, who will be sharing samples on Friday, September 4 tokeep festival goers feeling fresh.  Snapchat will be running a Live Story to capture the experience on the ground, which will also include some of the festival's sponsors.

ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED's charity partner for its third year is LifeBeat whosebrand ambassadors will be handing out condoms and information on-site.

Other sponsors in-kind servicing backstage areas are Hubert's Lemonade, Vita Coco, L'ANZA Healing Haircare and Core perfectly balanced water.

For more information on Electric Zoo: Transformed, please visit: www.electriczoofestival.com.

Set times for the festival can be found at www.electriczoofestival.com/set-times/.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 11:52 am

It's the Beginning of THE END.

It started nearly five decades ago with a crack of thunder, a distant bell ringing and then that monstrous riff that shook the earth.  The heaviest rock sound ever heard.

In that moment Heavy Metal was born, created by a young band from Birmingham, England barely out of their teens.

Now it ENDS, the final tour by the greatest Metal Band of all time, BLACK SABBATHOzzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler close the final chapter in the final volume of the incredible BLACK SABBATH story.

Click here to see video announcement.

BLACK SABBATH's farewell tour, THE END, begins on January 20, 2016 and it promises to surpass all previous tours with their most mesmerizing production ever.

When this tour concludes, it will truly be THE END, THE END of one of the most legendary bands in Rock 'n Roll history...BLACK SABBATH.

North American Tour Dates
 

1/20

Omaha, NE

CenturyLink Center 

1/22

Chicago, IL

United Center

1/25

Minneapolis, MN

Target Center

1/28

Saskatoon, SK

Sasktel Centre

1/30

Edmonton, AB

Rexall Centre

2/1

Calgary, ON

Scotiabank Saddledome

2/3

Vancouver, BC

Rogers Arena

2/6

Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Dome

2/9

San Jose, CA

SAP Center

2/11

Los Angeles, CA

The Forum

2/13

Las Vegas, NV

Mandalay Bay Events Center

2/15

Denver, CO

Pepsi Center

2/17

Kansas City, MO

Sprint Center

2/19

Detroit, MI

The Palace of Auburn Hills

2/21

Hamilton, ON

FirstOntario Centre

2/23

Montreal, QB

Bell Centre

2/25

New York City, NY

Madison Square Garden

 

 

 

Australia/New Zealand Tour Dates

4/15

Perth

 

Perth Arena

4/17

Adelaide

Entertainment Centre

4/19

Melbourne

Rod Laver Arena

4/23

Sydney

Allphones Arena

4/25

Brisbane

Entertainment Centre

4/28

Auckland

Vector Arena

4/30

Dunedin

Forsyth Barr Stadium

 

More dates to be announced in October 2015

 

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 2:19 pm

Over the last year, international DJ and music producer STEVE AOKI has been releasing a steady stream of music, remixes and videos as part of his NEON FUTURE I and II double-album.  Now, AOKI is amassing both albums into a special deluxe package. NEON FUTURE ODYSSEY will be released October 2 via Dim Mak/Ultra Music.  Along with the albums, it will include six bonus tracks--collaborations with Headhunterz, Borgore and Marnik, a brand new song "Titanic" (infamously debuted at Tomorrowland this past July), his popular single "Cake Face" and a brand new version of his song with Moxie "I Love It When You Cry" entitled the Steve Aoki Es Vedra remix.

In anticipation of his NEON FUTURE ODYSSEY release, AOKI has debuted the new single with Headhunterz "The Power of Now."  The hard-slinging track-titled after Eckhart Tolle's popular book "The Power Of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment" in keeping with the project's futuristic theme--fuses together the distinctive studio prowess of these two artists for a heavy dance floor banger.

Listen to "The Power of Now" at: https://soundcloud.com/steveaoki/steve-aoki-headhunterz-the-power-of-now

In other news, DJ Times magazine and Pioneer DJ are proud to announce that STEVE AOKI has been voted America's Best DJ for 2015. He will be taking over the honor from 2014 winner Markus Schulz.  While most of the fan votes were cast online at the America's Best DJ website, the America's Best DJ Summer Tour Presented by Pioneer DJ & DJ Times supported the contest by allowing fans to vote in-person at 20+ club and festival events, which included Las Vegas' Electric Daisy Carnival, Detroit's Movement Festival and Chicago's Spring Awakening Festival.  The LA-based DJ/producer will be honored October 11 in San Diego at the ABDJ Award Ceremony/Closing Party. For his achievement, AOKI will be presented with a special trophy - a personalized, gold-plated Pioneer DJM-900nexus mixer at Omnia Nightclub.

Fri, 09/25/2015 - 1:01 pm

ON THE BLUE--a leader in music cruise charter innovation--has officially announced their new craft beer and music cruise, titled THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE, the first cruise to marry craft beers and music from around the country, sailing out of Miami aboard the Norwegian Pearl from March 1-5, 2016. Early booking discount pricing is available now to passengers that book before September 30, 2015; they will pay $499 USD per person for double-occupancy cabins (government fees, taxes, and gratuities not included). For booking and more information, visit: LebrewskiCruise.com.

This four-night, full-charter inaugural voyage will visit tropical ports Nassau/Paradise Island and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and feature daily craft beer tastings; live performances from over 20 renowned bands from multiple genres of music (initial line-up below); and hosted by brewer and member of The String Cheese Incident, Kyle Hollingsworth (who is also performing). Sponsors for the event include the American Homebrewers Association and The Brewing Network.

On the music side, the inaugural THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE will be headlined by O.A.R. (Of A Revolution), who are known for their intense, vibrant live shows (including selling out Madison Square Garden twice) which are always highlighted by the communal feeling shared by their fans. Their unique, powerful American Rock and Jam Band sound is loved by fans across the country and will set the stage for non-stop beer and music fun aboard the Norwegian Pearl.

From Jam, Folk, Americana to Indie Rock, Alternative Country, Celtic Rock and much more, the THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE is a virtual music sampler. Joining O.A.R. aboard the ship is the Kyle Hollingsworth Band; Michael Kang of The String Cheese Incident; Jason Hann, also of The String Cheese Incident and his band, Rhythmatronix; Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers; The Samples; Jared & The Mill; Eufórquestra; Young Dubliners; Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown; Hollis Brown; Alpha Rev; Andy Frasco and Raelyn Nelson. In addition, iconic Southern Rock artists will also rock the ship, including: Molly Hatchet; The Fabulous Thunderbirds; Blackfoot featuring Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd; Doc Holliday; Stolen Rhodes; Sour Diesel Trainwreck and Thomas Wynn & the Believers. Fans will have access to multiple private concerts, Q&A sessions and more.

With great craft beer comes great brewing minds and this cruise will feature some of the biggest names in the craft beer world. Hailing from landmark breweries and being highlighted on the ship are celebrity brewers including Jeff Brown from Boulder Beer; Joey Redner from Cigar City Brewing; Ron Lindenbusch from Lagunitas Brewing Co and Jeremy Moyner from Stone Brewing with more to be announced. These brewers are industry leaders with a wealth of knowledge and passengers will be able to interact with them in a variety of ways, including:

• Meet & Greet/Photo Ops with Celebrity Brewers

• Food & Beer Pairings

• Brewmaster Q&A

• Brewer Roundtable

• Additional events to be announced

Fri, 09/25/2015 - 2:32 pm

Tonight, Friday, September 25, Boulder, CO-based group BIG GIGANTIC will take the stage at the first of two sold-out nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.  It's been a long road for saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken to "ROWDYTOWN IV," the fourth installment of their massive hometown experienceTheir journey is beautifully captured in Dream Big: A Big Gigantic Story, the short documentary film which chronicles the duo's history and how they broke saxophone into dance music alongside a compellingbehind the scenes look at producing last year's Rowdytown show.   

Wrote Matt Medved of Billboard (9/24/15), "The Boulder live/electronic outfit--comprised of saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken--is a rollicking, funk-fueled roller coaster in concert, careening through blistering sax breakdowns and snarling synth bass drops while commanding the fervent fandom usually reserved for jam bands.  Big Gigantic's scene-straddling balancing act has elevated them to a rare sort of festival staple--equally at home playing 'heads-only' outings like Electric Forest, Shambhala, and Camp Bisco as mainstream festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Ultra Music Festival.  They also remain hometown heroes in Colorado, where their annual Rowdytown concert series at the hallowed Red Rocks Amphitheatre-set to kick off this weekend from Sept. 25-26 - has sold out every year since its 2012 debut. The event features prominently in their new documentary, Dream Big: A Big Gigantic Story..." View it now here: https://youtu.be/jWYSPE7JO-8

For tonight and tomorrow's "ROWDYTOWN IV," BIG GIGANTIC will be partnering with TourGigs for a Pay-Per-View live stream event. The HD multi-cam live stream kicks off at 10:20PM MT (both nights) with a looping replay of the each night's show for about 24 hours after it airs. Anyone who purchases the webcast can watch the replay. Each night's webcast can be purchased a la carte for $12.99 or bundle the two nights together for $21.99. The show will feature projection mapping visuals on the venue's famous rocks plus BIG GIGANTICwill start off each night with a "Big Gigantic Mixtape 2009/2010," playing a mix of older tunes with a full live band featuring The Motet.  For those who will be at Red Rocks, "ROWDYTOWN IV" also features different support lineups each night with hotly tippedup-and-coming talent Thomas Jack, Jauz, and DeFunk on Friday (9/25) and RL Grime, Snails, and Two Fresh on Saturday (9/26). Support acts will not be included in the pay-per-view stream.

Immediately after ROWDYTOWN, BIG GIGANTIC will head to TomorrowWorld in Georgia and then set out on their "Get On Up" headlining tour.  Named for their critically acclaimed single that was recently featured in the June 8 episode of FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" during their Detroit auditions, the tour kicks off September 30 in Boise and takes the acclaimed electronic music duo throughout the West Coast, stopping in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Spokane, Park City, Missoula, Eugene, Reno and Oakland before wrapping October 11 in Arcata, CA. The Floozies support on most dates. Additionally, BIG GIGANTIC will spend Halloween weekend with a handful of festival dates performing at Wicked Halloween in Lowell, MA on Friday, October 30 and then Halloween evening Saturday, October 31 at Freaky Deaky in Chicago, IL. See below for full list of upcoming dates and venues. Tickets for non-festival dates are available now via www.biggigantic.net.

Listen to "Get On Up" on Soundcloud HERE, where it has been played more than 2.2 million times, or download the song for free via www.biggigantic.net.

Catch BIG GIGANTIC on the road in the following cities:

DATE                         CITY                                       VENUE

Festival Appearances:

Fri       9/25                Morrison, CO                Rowdytown at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sat      9/26                Morrison, CO                Rowdytown at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sun    9/27                 Atlanta, GA                   TomorrowWorld

                                                               (10:30pm-12:00am @ Mythical Frames Stage)

"Get On Up Tour" with The Floozies supporting

Wed    9/30                Boise, ID                              Knitting Factory

Thu     10/1                Portland, OR                        Crystal Ballroom

Fri       10/2                Seattle, WA                          Showbox SoDo

Sat      10/3                Vancouver, BC                     Commodore Ballroom

Sun    10/4                Spokane, WA                        Knitting Factory

Tue     10/6                Park City, UT                        Park City Live

Wed    10/7                Missoula, MT                        Wilma Theatre

Thu     10/8                Eugene, OR                          McDonald Theater

Fri       10/9                Reno, NV                              Knitting Factory

Sat      10/10              Oakland, CA                         Fox Theatre

*Sun   10/11              Arcata, CA                            Humboldt State University

*denotes The Floozies not appearing at this date 

Festival Appearances:

Fri       10/30              Lowell, MA                      Wicked Halloween @ Tsongas Center

Sat      10/31              Chicago, IL                      Freaky Deaky @ Toyota Park

Fri, 09/25/2015 - 2:39 pm
Top electronic music producer deadmau5 has been a long and avid user of live streaming to engage with fans. As an active gamer and a regular broadcasting partner on Twitch, the world's leading social video platform and community for gamers, he will now live stream his activities exclusively on their platform. deadmau5 takes his fan experience on Twitch to the next level on his own site using Maestro.
 
Leading into the new relationship, deadmau5 will be attending TwitchCon 2015 tomorrow, Saturday, September 26 in San Francisco where starting at 3:00pm PT he will be gaming live. Tune in to live.deadmau5.com to join deadmau5's experience.
 
Maestro is the premier marketing tech platform for gaming and esports and provides real time engagement tools for enhanced fan participation: social media curation, polls, trivia, live chat, calls to action, and more. In a first-of-its-kind integration, deadmau5' Twitch subscribers will also gain access to a members-only forum, exclusive photos, videos, messages, songs and other content.
Fri, 09/25/2015 - 2:43 pm

Def Leppard's inaugural fan cruise, "Hysteria on the High Seas"--a four-day, four-night voyage out of Miami this January 21-25, aboard the MSC Divina--has announced a number of updates this week as the cruise is on the verge of selling out. Cruise updates include: the additions of Frank Hannon (long-time Tesla guitarist) plus KIXcomplimentary "on tour" photo with Def Leppard for all cruisers; Rick Allen's Art Exhibit aboard the ship; exclusive unveiling of Def Leppard's own craft beer; and two new payment options. For booking and more information, visit: DefLeppardCruise.com.

One of the greatest rock bands of all time and heralded as an institution in both the music and touring industry, Def Leppard will bring their spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits (including tracks off their long-awaited new studio album out this October 30) aboard the MSC Divina, as "Hysteria on the High Seas" visits Grand Bahama Island and the private island paradise of Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. In addition, passengers sailing aboard the cruise will receive complimentary admission to an exclusive pre-cruise event on Wednesday, January 20 in Miami, FL, featuring special guest artists and more (details TBA).

This exclusive cruise is a fantasy camp for enthusiasts of Def Leppard, with non-stop entertainment, activities and fun. While this cruise is about all things Def Leppard, the "Hysteria" continues with some of the great names from the 80's and beyond, with a lineup that includes: Tom Keifer; Last in Line featuring the original line up from Dio's classic Holy Diver, and Last In Line Records featuring DEF LEPPARD's Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinnie Appice, Jimmy Bain and Claude Schnell, along with vocalist Andrew Freeman; Eric Martin (Mr. Big); Ritchie Kotzen; Kip Winger; and Eddie Trunk and Luc Carl as hosts. Just added to the line-up  Frank Hannon, long-time Tesla guitarist,  KIX--Steve Whiteman (lead vocal), Jimmy Chalfant (drums, vocals), Ronnie Younkins (guitars), Brian Forsythe (guitars) and Mark Schenker (bass)--who just released their highly anticipated and first new album in 19 years. KIX was recently hailed "Best Performers" at both Rocklahoma and M3 Rock Festival, where they played alongside metal heavyweights Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Queensryche and more.

Additional cruise updates announced include:

-The unveiling of a new Def Leppard craft beer that that band is working on; cruisers will have the opportunity to be the first to taste in an optional beer tasting event with the band (for a small fee). Details regarding pricing and ticketing will be announced shortly.

- Each passenger will be assigned to a photo group for their complimentary Def Leppard "On Tour" photo.

- Def Leppard's drummer--Rick Allen--will bring his visual expression to life with paint, light and canvas with his Rick Allen Art Exhibit aboard the cruise. Each amazing piece that Rick creates has a story and a connection to his life and cruisers will get to enjoy his work up close and personal.

As previously announced, Def Leppard's "Hysteria On The Seas" fan cruise will include:

  • Def Leppard Theater Performance
  • Def Leppard "Storytellers" Performance and Q&A
  • Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell in Last in Line Performance
  • Eddie Trunk's "Def Leppard - Behind the Music"
  • Daily performances from support artists on four stages throughout the ship
  • Support Artist "Storyteller" Performances
  • Support Artist Meet & Greets/Photo Ops, Jams and Q&A Sessions

Special Events, Theme Nights and much more

Mon, 09/28/2015 - 6:23 pm

Based out of Olney, TX, Love & The Zealous--Richard Love (vocals), Marcus Leemann (guitar), Josh Morrison (bass) and Corbin Bailey (drums)--combine a dynamic brew of vintage soul and rhythm and blues with solid elements of classic rock and pop. The band came together in 2012 and their dedication to musicianship and songwriting produced the powerful combination of rock and blues you hear on the band’s self-titled 2013 demo featuring original tracks “Mamma Don’t Cry,” “Horses,” and “Devil is a Woman.” The un-matched raspy/soulful voice of Richard Love completes the ambiance of the group and leaves the band’s sound coursing through your veins after experiencing it. Love & The Zealous just wrapped up their 10-date U.S. tour, including a showcase at JAM IN THE VAN San Francisco Artist House during Outside Lands, and kick off their south-east tour on September 26 in Nashville, and are currently working on their next project (release date TBA). For more information on Love & The Zealous, visit: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud

Check out the premier of "Music In Your Soul"

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 5:02 pm

As Halloween draws closer, WICKED HALLOWEEN--the third annual Halloween-themed experience in New England presented by NV Concepts--announced today (10/13) additional artists who are joining the already expanded lineup for this year's three-day event. It all takes place Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell in Lowell, MA and Saturday, October 31 at the Foxwoods Premier Ballroom in Mashantucket, CT. Day Two in Lowell (10/30) will now feature special guests Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame and Australian duo sensation Hermitude alongside that night's co-headliners RL Grime and Big Gigantic. Additionally, Boston's own Joe Bermudez, DUDEnGUY and DJKG have been announced as an opener each night, joining Diplo, NERVO, Steve Aoki, Shaq aka DJ Diesel and more on the rotating lineup.

Event producers NV Concepts have also launched an exclusive contest today for the Lowell, MA shows to win a VIP upgrade experience. All past ticket purchases along with anyone who buys a ticket for the Lowell shows (single or two-day tickets) before 1:00pm EST Thursday, October 15 will be entered to win the following: backstage access, Meet & Greets with the artists, up to (4) passes to the 21+ pavilion drinking area, express entry, and access to the VIP area in the front of the stage.

Tickets for the Lowell shows can be purchased here: http://bit.ly/wickedhalloweenboston and for the Foxwoods show here: http://bit.ly/wickedhalloweenct. Doors will open at 7:00pm for the Lowell, MA shows; 8:00pm for the Foxwoods show.

Following two successful years as a one-night only arena-sized party at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell in Lowell, MA, WICKED HALLOWEEN 2015 expands to three shows spread across two states. WICKED HALLOWEEN was launched in 2013 featuring Hardwell, Fedde Le Grand, Dyro and Dannic, with last year's event highlighted by sets from Above & Beyond, Benny Benassi and Audien. WICKED HALLOWEEN features top-notch production and a cast decked out in themed costumes making for a fully immersive Halloween experience. Of last year, Madeline Knutson from Blast Magazine said, "it was not just a concert; it was a plethora of artistic abilities and an all-encompassing experience for any EDM enthusiast" (11/5/14).

For more information on WICKED HALLOWEEN, go to: www.nvconceptsonline.com.

Mon, 10/19/2015 - 4:17 pm

As they prepare to kick off their much-anticipated headlining fall tour this week, acclaimed instrumental electronic rock band STS9 today (10/19) announced that their initial 2016 touring plans will commence January 21 in Portland, OR. The 19-date outing will then make stops in Eugene, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Oakland before reaching Los Angeles on January 30 for a show at the Wiltern Theatre. The tour will continue to Colorado for back-to-back shows in both Aspen and Denver before making its way to the Midwest and wrapping with two nights in Chicago February 13 and 14. Tickets for the 2016 tour dates will go on sale Friday, October 23 at 10am local time. Go to www.sts9.com for more information and ticket links.

The 2016 touring news comes on the heels of STS9's performance this past Saturday at the Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco and the upcoming launch of their 21-date fall headlining tour, set to begin this Thursday, October 22 in MinneapolisSTS9 recently revealed the support acts that will join the quintet. Rotating nightly will be Emancipator Ensemble, Break Science, the New Deal, TAUK, Jaw Gems, Modern Measure, and Sunsquabi. In addition, STS9 will perform a few select "Evening With" shows.  See below for a full list of tour dates, including each night's support artist.

STS9--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--completed a massive summer of festival appearances with performances at Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, BUKU, Pemberton, Camp Bisco, All Good, and Summer Camp, among others. The band wrapped their summer with an impressive sold-out double header at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two shows September 11 and 12, marking their 13th consecutive year playing the famed venue.

Of the Red Rocks performance, Nate Etter from the Denver Post said, "STS9 draws you in with their group approach to dance music. Each member shines in their own way, but it is never a flashy solo that steals the show. It is a relentless groove, the electronic edge (multiple members cue in samples) and collaborative melodies (David Phipps' synth and Hunter Brown's guitar parts often align) that keep you interested. Then the band has the best sixth man in the business, lighting designer Saxton Waller. Pulling the strings of one of the largest lighting rigs Red Rocks has ever seen. Waller's geometric creations truly lifted the music to new heights" (9/13/15).

STS9 is currently touring with their largest production rig of their career, using the latest cutting-edge sound and lighting to deliver one of the most audibly and visually stunning shows in North America today. Of their headlining shows during fall 2014, Thomas Scaggs from Maine Music News noted, "In a world where so many buttons are pressed at concerts, it's inspiring to see and listen to five musicians creating music in real-time that is on the very cusp of what it means to jam in the 21st century" (10/19/14). 

To cap off this year, STS9 will return to Dominican Holidaze in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic December 3-7, where the band will perform multiple times. Lastly, STS9 will celebrate New Year's with a four-night run in Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle December 30-31 and January 1-2 dubbed "In the Fourth Dimension."

Additionally, the band's highly anticipated next studio release is in the final stretches and set to be released in 2016 (date TBA).

Catch STS9 on tour in the following cities:

DATE
 
CITY
VENUE
2015 Fall Headlining Tour:
 
*Thu
10/22
Minneapolis, MN
First Avenue
^Fri
10/23
Madison, WI
Orpheum Theater
~Sat
10/24
Detroit, MI
The Fillmore
%Sun
10/25
Buffalo, NY
Town Ballroom
-Wed
10/28
Cleveland, OH
House of Blues
-Thu
10/29
Columbus, OH
LC Pavilion
-Fri
10/30
Pittsburgh, PA
Stage AE
-Sat
10/31
Silver Spring, MD
The Fillmore
Festival Appearance:
 
Sun
11/1
Live Oak, FL
Suwannee Hulaween
2015 Fall Headlining Tour:
 
Thu
11/5
New York, NY
Playstation Theater
+Fri
11/6
Boston, MA
House of Blues
+Fri
11/6
Boston, MA
House of Blues
+Sat
11/7
Philadelphia, PA
The Fillmore
<Sun
11/8
Richmond, VA
The Fillmore
<Wed
11/11
Charlotte, NC
The Fillmore
<Thu
11/12
Raleigh, NC
The Ritz
=Fri
11/13
Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Theatre
=Sat
11/14
Nashville, TN
War Memorial Auditorium
%Sun
11/15
Columbia, SC
Music Farm
%Wed
11/18
Birmingham, AL
Iron City Music Hall
<Thu
11/19
New Orleans, LA
Joy Theater
*Fri
11/20
Austin, TX
Austin Music Hall
*Sat
11/21
Dallas, TX
House of Blues
*support from Break Science
 
^support from TAUK
 
~support from Emancipator
 
-support from Jaw Gems
 
+support from The New Deal
 
<support from Modern Measure
 
=support from Sunquabi
 
% denotes "Evening With STS9" shows
Festival Appearance:
 
Dec 3-7
Dominican Holidaze
Dominican Holidaze
"In the Fourth Dimension" New Year's Run
Wed
12/30
Atlanta, GA
The Tabernacle
Thu
12/31
Atlanta, GA
The Tabernacle
Fri
1/1
Atlanta, GA
The Tabernacle
Sat
1/2
Atlanta, GA
The Tabernacle
2016 Winter Headlining Tour:
 
Thu
1/21
Portland, OR
Roseland Theater
Fri
1/22
Eugene, OR
McDonald Theatre
Sat
1/23
Seattle, WA
The Showbox
Sun
1/24
Missoula, MT
Wilma Theater
Tue
1/26
Boise, ID
Knitting Factory
Wed
1/27
Salt Lake City, UT
The Depot
Thu
1/28
Stateline, NV
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Fri
1/29
Oakland, CA
Fox Theatre
Sat
1/30
Los Angeles, CA
Wiltern Theatre
Tue
2/2
Telluride, CO
Conference Center
Wed
2/3
Aspen, CO
Belly Up
Thu
2/4
Aspen, CO
Belly Up
Fri
2/5
Denver, CO
Fillmore Auditorium
Sat
2/6
Denver, CO
Fillmore Auditorium
Wed
2/10
Lawrence, KS
Liberty Hall
Thu
2/11
Urbana, IL
Canopy Club
Fri
2/12
St. Louis, MO
The Pageant
Sat
2/13
Chicago, IL
Aragon Ballroom
Sun
2/14
Chicago, IL
House of Blues

 

Fri, 11/20/2015 - 8:21 pm

SiriusXM announced today that iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzer and The Brian Setzer Orchestra will perform an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners in New York City on Tuesday, December 1.

The private performance will feature the 19-piece band performing his unique take on Holiday classics, including songs from their first studio Christmas album in 10 years, Rockin' Rudolph (Surfdog Records), plus Setzer's well-known hits from the Stray Cats and his solo career.

The "Christmas Rocks" concert, which will take place at The Hard Rock Café in Times Square, will air on Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 pm ET on Outlaw Country, channel 60 , and through the SiriusXM App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at SiriusXM. The concert will rebroadcast on SiriusXM's Holly, channel 13. For rebroadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/ChristmasRocks.  

After the broadcast, the concert will be available on SiriusXM On Demand for subscribers listening via the SiriusXM app for smartphones and other connected devices or online at http://www.siriusxm.com/streaming.

Outlaw Country plays country rebels like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, David Allan Coe, Dwight Yoakam, Hank Williams Jr., Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Drive-By Truckers and Old 97s.

Outlaw Country, created and executive produced by E Street Band member "Little Steven" Van Zandt, plays legendary country rebels like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, as well as contemporary standard-bearers like Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson.

Brian Setzer, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy-award-winner, is credited with continually taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles, while single-handedly resurrecting two forgotten genres of music (rockabilly in the '80's and swing in the '90's). Along the way, he has scored chart-topping hits, sold 13 million records and received the Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award throughout his decorated career as founder/leader of the Stray Cats, his 18-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra, and as a solo artist. He is consistently cited as one of the world's greatest living guitarists, and has a best-selling, extensive line of elite Gretsch signature model guitars bearing his name. Brian appeared in the 1987 film, La Bamba, portraying rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran. In 2002, Brian earned the privilege of being one of the few musicians to be animated in an episode of "The Simpsons," alongside Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Tom Petty. That same year, Setzer was personally requested to induct Chet Atkins into the 17th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, he received the distinct honor of being asked by the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. to donate a replica of his original 1959 Gretsch 6120 "Stray Cat" guitar, joining an elite collection of musical instruments at the museum including Dizzy Gillespie's trumpet and John Coltrane's saxophone.

 For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com

Fri, 01/08/2016 - 10:03 am

If life is an adventure, DAVE STEWART has always pushed way beyond its limits.

In his new memoir--SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS: A Life in Music, out in hardcover and audio Tuesday, February 9 via New American Library (NAL), an imprint of Penguin Random House--the singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and co-founder (with Annie Lennox) of the groundbreaking pop-rock duo Eurythmics takes readers on a guided tour of his intense funhouse. Including a foreword by friend and collaborator Mick Jagger, the book--an atmospheric portrait of a golden age in music that lays bare all the sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll--is packed with unforgettable never-before-told stories featuring the likes of Bob Dylan, Elton John, Stevie Nicks and Daryl Hall.

The memoir provides readers a behind-the-scenes look at the prolific musician, songwriter, and producer's career that has spanned three decades and more than 100 million album sales.  The book can be pre-ordered via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound.org. The audio version is narrated by Stewart with the Mick Jagger foreword read by Andy Garcia.

Featuring never-before-seen photos, SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS is the first and only memoir published by a member of Eurythmics. It possesses a songwriter's rhythmic grace, a performer's sense of adventure, and a producer's astute sense of perspective. 

In the book STEWART opens up about:

●His little-known five-year relationship with Annie Lennox before Eurythmics

●Visiting Bob Dylan's favorite underground club

●A wild night at Stevie Nicks' Beverly Hills home in the 80s

●A psychedelic adventure with Daryl Hall

●Becoming one of the first musicians to sign with Elton John's record label in the 70s, and failing spectacularly

●The making of numerous worldwide smash hits, including "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"
 ●His adventures beyond Eurythmics, including collaborating, recording, and creating havoc with legends like Bono, Mick Jagger, and Tom Petty, as well as relative newcomers like Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani and Joss Stone

"It has been a mind-blowing experience looking back on all of these adventures and wondering how I managed to survive a lot of them," says STEWART.  "Just writing about the wild things that happened to me back in the 70's, 80's and 90's was exhausting.  Mind you not much has changed!  I must have taken a busy pill somewhere along the ride."

STEWART recounts how the Eurythmics developed into one of music's most successful and long-lasting creative partnerships; and the story behind their numerous worldwide smash hits including "Here Comes the Rain Again," "Would I Lie to You," "Missionary Man," and the evergreen "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." STEWART's adventures outside Eurythmics are no less epic: he recalls collaborating, recording, and creating havoc with legends like Bono, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, and Stevie Nicks, as well as Katy Perry and Joss Stone.  These partnerships generated not just amazing music--including Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More," No Doubt's "Underneath It All," and Mick Jagger's "Old Habits Die Hard"--but also amazing and amusing stories.

Tue, 01/12/2016 - 6:15 pm
Coming off a massive 2015, BIG GIGANTIC is set to take the New Year by storm. With plans for tons of new music to come in 2016, the duo is taking a look back at all they've done to this point by partnering with BitTorrent, one of the leading peer-to-peer file distribution companies. Today (January 12), BIG GIGANTIC is offering the biggest and most gigantic collection of their music ever released, via BitTorrent's Bundle program.
 
Included in the bundle release is every album, single, mix, collaboration and remix the band has ever made.  With a total of 79 high quality audio files and the original artwork to go along with the albums, this bundle is the perfect supplement to any fan's music collection.
 
In addition to releasing their entire library, BIG GIGANTIC has also included an exclusive, never-before-seen video of the entire sold-out 2015 Saturday night set from their yearly Rowdytown festival at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado this past September.
 
Download the entire maximum bundle in exchange for your email address or get a smaller sample bundle with the click of a button at https://bundles.bittorrent.com/.

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 1:35 pm
With BLACK SABBATH's 2016 THE END Tour launch now just a week away, comes exciting news about a new special limited edition CD--THE END--to be sold exclusively at shows on the legendary band's massive worldwide final tour.
 
Featuring original artwork by Shepard Fairey/Obey Giant, the CD is comprised of eight previously unreleased tracks: four songs are outtakes from BLACK SABBATH's worldwide #1, Grammy Award-winning album 13 and four live songs from the band's critically acclaimed 13 World Tour.  The CD features Ozzy Osbourne (Vocals), Tony Iommi (Guitar) and Geezer Butler (Bass), along with Brad Wilk (Drums) on tracks 1-4, Tommy Clufetos (Drums) on tracks 5-8, and Adam Wakeman (Keyboard) on tracks 5-8.  Tracks 1-4 were recorded at Shangri La Studios in Malibu, CA and produced by Rick Rubin, mixed by Andrew Scheps at Punkerpad West and recorded by Greg Fidelman.  Tracks 5-8 were recorded and engineered by Greg Price and mastered by Robert Vosgien at Capitol Studios Mastering.
 
THE END CD track listing is as follows:
 
1. Season of the Dead
2. Cry All Night
3. Take Me Home
4. Isolated Man
5. God is Dead? (Live Sydney, Australia 4/27/13)
6. Under the Sun (Live Auckland, New Zealand 4/20/13)
7. End of the Beginning (Live Hamilton, ON Canada 4/11/14)
8. Age of Reason (Live Hamilton, ON Canada 4/11/14)
 
Beyond the collaboration with Shepard FaireyBLACK SABBATH will celebrate artists each night of the tour by commissioning exclusive posters for each market on THE END tour.  A example of the artwork is below:
 
For those who can't wait for THE END tour to hit their city, the band has released a behind the scenes preview from their Los Angeles rehearsals.   Set to debut Friday, January 15 at Blacksabbath.com and via the band's social media, the clip was teased via a short clip Wednesday, January 13.
 
BLACK SABBATH will end the epic journey they began nearly five decades ago when their 2016 THE END world tour kicks off Wednesday, January 20 in Omaha, NE.  The band--Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler--will then head to Australia, New Zealand and Europe (fora mix of summer headlining and festival performances), before returning to North America in August. 
 
The massive 2016 world tour by the greatest Metal Band of all time marks THE END for BLACK SABBATH as they close the final chapter in the final volume of the incredible BLACK SABBATH story with this tour.  BLACK SABBATH's THE END farewell tour promises to surpass all previous tours and will feature the band's most mesmerizing production ever. The support act for the whole tour is RIVAL SONS.
 
When this tour concludes, it will truly be THE END, THE END of one of most legendary bands in Rock 'n Roll history...BLACK SABBATH
 

BLACK SABBATH's 2016 Tour Dates are as follows:

NORTH AMERICA
Wed
1/20
Omaha, NE
Fri
1/22
Chicago, IL
Mon
1/25
Minneapolis, MN
Wed
1/27
Winnipeg MN
Sat
1/30
Edmonton, AB
Mon
2/1
Calgary, AB
Wed
2/3
Vancouver, BC
Sat
2/6
Tacoma, WA
Tue
2/9
San Jose, CA
Thu
2/11
Los Angeles, CA
Sat
2/13
Las Vegas, NV
Mon
2/15
Denver, CO
Wed
2/17
Kansas City, MO
Fri
2/19
Detroit, MI
Sun
2/21
Hamilton, ON
Tue
2/23
Montreal, QC
Thu
2/25
New York, NY
Sat
2/27
New York, NY
     
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Fri
4/15
Perth, AU
Perth Arena
Sun
4/17
Adelaide, AU
Entertainment Centre
Tue
4/19
Melbourne, AU
Rod Laver Arena
Sat
4/23
Sydney, AU
Allphones Arena
Mon
4/25
Brisbane, AU
Entertainment Centre
Thu
4/28
Auckland, NZ
Vector Arena
Sat
4/30
Dunedin, NZ
Forsyth Barr Stadium
       
EUROPE
Wed
6/1
Budapest,Hungary
Wed
6/8
Berlin, Germany
**Sat
6/11
Donington, UK
Mon
6/13
Verona, IT
Wed
6/15
Zurich, Switzerland
**Fri
6/17
Dessel,Belgium
**Thu
6/23
Halden, Norway
**Sat
6/25
Copenhagen, DE
Tue
6/28
Vienna, Austria
Thu
6/30
Prague, Czech Rep.
Sat
7/2
Krakow, Poland
Tue
7/5
Riga, Latvia
**Thu
7/7
Helsinki, Finland
**Sat
7/9
Stockholm, Sweden
Tue
7/12
Moscow, Russia
     
**Denotes festival appearance
       
NORTH AMERICA
Wed
8/17
Wantagh, NY
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Fri
8/19
Philadelphia, PA
Susquehanna Bank Center
Sun
8/21
Washington DC
Jiffy Lube Live
Tue
8/23
Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Arts Center
Thu
8/25
Boston, MA
Xfinity Center
Sat
8/27
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena
Mon
8/29
Toronto, ON
Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Wed
8/31
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy Music Theater
Fri
9/2
Indianapolis, IN
Klipsch Music Center
Sun
9/4
Chicago, IL
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Wed
9/7
Dallas, TX
Gexa Energy Pavilion
Fri
9/9
Albuquerque, NM
Isleta Amphitheater
Sun
9/11
Salt Lake City, UT
USANA Amphitheater
Tue
9/13
Portland, OR
Sunlight Supply Arena
Thu
9/15
Oakland, CA
Oracle Arena
Sat
9/17
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Mon
9/19
Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Bowl
Wed
9/21
Phoenix, AZ
AK-Chin Pavilion

 

 

 

Wed, 01/20/2016 - 2:44 pm

THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE, the first cruise to combine craft beer and music, is set to sail out of Miami aboard the Norwegian Pearl from March 1-5, 2016. Limited cabins are still available for only $129 per person, double occupancy (plus taxes and fees), making this the most affordable music cruise of 2016. For booking and more info, visit LebrewskiCruise.com.

This four-night, full-charter inaugural voyage will visit tropical ports Nassau/Paradise Island and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and feature craft beer tastings, performances from 20-plus renowned bands on five-stages (full line-up below), celebrity brewer meet & greets, theme nights, beer Olympics and more.  The cruise is hosted by brewer and member of The String Cheese Incident, Kyle Hollingsworth (also performing). Sponsors for the event include the American Homebrewers Association and The Brewing Network.

On the music side, this ultimate craft beer vacation will host some of the biggest names in Southern rock, Jam, Folk, Americana and more, with performances from O.A.R. (Of A Revolution), Molly Hatchet, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Michael Kang of The String Cheese Incident, Jason Hann,also of The String Cheese Incident and his band, Rhythmatronix, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, The Samples, Jared & The Mill, Eufórquestra, Young Dubliners, Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, Hollis Brown, Alpha Rev, Andy Frasco, Raelyn Nelson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Blackfoot (featuring Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd), Doc Holliday, Stolen Rhodes, Sour Diesel Trainwreck and Thomas Wynn & the Believers.Fans will have access to multiple private concerts, Q&A sessions and more.

With great craft beer comes great brewing minds, this cruise will feature some of the biggest names in the craft beer world. Hailing from landmark breweries and being highlighted on the ship are celebrity brewers including Jeff Brown from Boulder Beer, Joey Redner from Cigar City Brewing, Ron Lindenbusch from Lagunitas Brewing Co., Jeremy Moyner from Stone Brewing and Eric Wallace from Left Hand Brewing. These brewers are industry leaders with a wealth of knowledge and passengers will be able to interact with them in a variety of ways, including meet & greets, food & beer tastings, Q&A's, brewer roundtables and more.

Whether you are a craft beer aficionado, music lover or simply like a good party, THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE has something for everyone.

Thu, 01/28/2016 - 11:23 am

After last year's legendary ELECTRIC ZOO: TRANSFORMED lifted hearts and replenished souls, Made Event and ID&T are bringing East Coast dance music to new heights with a whole different perspective. On Labor Day Weekend--September 2, 3 & 4, New York City will find out what urban jungle really means with ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND.

Watch the trailer to ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND which made its premiere via Time Out New York here: https://youtu.be/bL3k9LlLuok

Be warned. Things will get savage out on Randall's Island where ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND will take place with over a hundred of the world's best DJs; production that looks straight from another dimension; and the kind of vibes that will have you roaring for months afterwards. It's what happens when the great civilization of New York City meets the untamable forces of nature. 

With brand new stage designs inspired by larger-than-life animals and the thrill of exploring new worlds, a monster lineup of the world's biggest DJs and top-shelf global curatorsELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND will be where you can get back in touch with your wildest side this Labor Day Weekend

Eager beavers and early birds take note. Pre-sale for ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND begins on February 4, but registration is already open. 3-Day Passes start at $199.99 and Early Bird wristbands come with an arkload of perks: priority lane entrance, discounts on afterparties, travel, ferry & shuttle, limited edition 'Early Bird' wristbands and best price guarantee

Register for early bird pre-sale here: electriczoofestival.com/wild
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Tue, 02/02/2016 - 12:41 pm

The updated line-up for the inaugural MOONSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL will include performances from Evanescence, AWOLNATION, Best Coast, Buckcherry, Kansas, Queensryche and many more.  Set to debut April 30 and May 1, 2016 in Orlando, FL at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, these acts join previously announced headliners KISS, along with full sets from DEF LEPPARD, KANSAS, FLAMING LIPS, VINTAGE TROUBLE, SEBASTIAN BACH, WHITE BUFFALO, SCOTT STAPP, SURFER BLOOD, and RAVENEYE at the multi-stage, live music celebration featuring five unique performance areas featuring an eclectic array of music and comedy.

In the comedy realm, MOONSTONE will showcase a comedic sampling of rock-friendly talent including Jim Florentine, Jim Norton, Judah Friedlander, Tom Segura, Nate Bargazte, Brent Morin and Stump The Trunk w/ Eddie Trunk Live!

Beyond the performances, MOONSTONE will stimulate the soul, delivering positive emotions, passion and a party/celebratory spirit for festival goers all while paying homage to the Rock Gods. The outdoor weekend-long event is timed to take advantage of the perfect weather that Florida offers at the beginning of the U.S. festival season.  From the minute attendees enter the transformed Central Florida Fairgrounds, they'll be met with a colorful, atmospheric festival site and they'll be engaged in a stimulating layout offering a variety of entertainment options featuring rock music of all genres, comedy, side show attractions and live art, along with an astounding variety of food offerings and an eclectic market place.

Ticketing packages include Moonstone General Admission:  $229; Rock N Roll All Nite VIP package for $690 (includes access to multiple VIP areas and unlimited sponsored beverages within VIP areas, exclusive priority entrance, FREE VIP on site parking, exclusive multiple stage viewing, shaded and relaxed lounge seating); Teen Pass [10-17 only]  $127; Lets Get Rocked VIP Package:  $1500 (all VIP amenities, plus meet the Promoter With an Exclusive Private Tour of the Festival, Attend a VIP Early Access Private Event Friday, April 29, with Special Guests, Exclusive Access to the Stage Right Club Includes [Your Choice (1) Lunch or Dinner, Exclusive Private Bathrooms, Souvenir Festival T-Shirt and Lanyard]); Rock The Boat VIP:  $6,400 (All Lets Get Rocked VIP amenities, plus the ability to dock your boat at the MOONSTONE Custom Built Stage Two Slip, two VIP All Access Weekend Passes, plus the ability to purchase two Tag Along Passes: $500.00 [each two maximum]); GLAMP IT VIP:  $7,400 (All Lets Get Rocked VIP amenities including two VIP All Access Weekend Passes, plus the ability to purchase two (maximum) Tag Along Passes: $500.00, plus on-site Personal, Luxury, Air Conditioned RV [includes VIP Parking at RV Site]); ALMOST FAMOUS VIP:  $16,500 (All Lets Get Rocked VIP amenities, four all access festival passes, plus the ability to live like a rock star on your private air-conditioned luxury tour bus located in the artist compound, complete with your personal rider, full access to Mainstage Private Viewing Deck, exclusive MEET and GREET with the headliner of your choice, meals provided throughout the weekend, 24/7 on Call Liaison/Concierge, airport transfers to and from the venue).  Additional details including information on payment plans can be found here.  Please note:  children under 10 are FREE (one per adult).

Initial 2016 MOONSTONE sponsors include Full Sail University and Yuengling Beer.  For the most up-to-date information, please click here.

The updated MOONSTONE music line-up (as of February 2nd is as follows):

* KISS * Def Leppard * Flaming Lips * Evanescence * AWOLNATION * Best Coast * Buckcherry * Kansas * Queensryche * Scott Stapp * Stone Foxes * Wolf Alice *

Sebastian Bach * White Buffalo * Steel Panther * Vintage Trouble * Raveneye * Live * Girlpool * John & Jacob * Eternal Summers * Elliot Root * Civil Twilight * John Moreland

Surfer Blood * Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown * The Coathangers * Baskery *

Hollis Brown * All Them Witches * Andrew Watt * Jane Lee Hooker * Creem Circus *

Beebs & Her Moneymakers * Shotgun Betty * AMFMS * The Mud Flappers *

Kaleigh Baker * AfroWhitey * Beartoe * Airsickness * Ashland *

Sunghosts * Bloody Jug Band * The Groove Orient * Josh Hastick * Big Jesus *

The Hitchhiker * Room Full Of Strangers * Mike Dunn * January May *

Conrad Oberg * Gritt * Janani * Best Behavior * Jacie & The Knick-Knacks *

Thu, 02/18/2016 - 1:53 pm

Today, (2/18), HARD Events--the world-renowned event and festival producer behind such major electronic music events as HARD Summer Music Festival, HARD Day of the Dead, and HOLY SHIP!-announces the return of HARD Red Rocks on Thursday, August 4.  Back for its fourth consecutive year, 2016's lineup features RL Grime, Savoy, Keys N Krates, Graves and DREZO all performing at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO.

This year's Red Rocks party showcases one the most diverse bills yet with LA-based RL GRIME, who at 25 years old already ranks at the forefront of a new generation of genre-fusing artists; Boulder-bred electronic rock hybrid trio Savoy; Canadian electronic trio Keys N Krates, who mesh hip hop, house and U.K. bass music; Hawaiian up-and-coming DJ/producer Graves; and LA-based underground house producer DREZO.

Tickets for HARD Red Rocks go on sale Friday, February 19 at 10 AM MT here: http://axs.com/events/307272/hard-red-rocks-tickets?skin=redrocks

 

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Fri, 02/19/2016 - 11:16 am

Following on from the unprecedented success of Electronica Vol. 1: The Time Machine, The Godfather of Electronic Music--JEAN-MICHEL JARRE--now pulls back the curtain on the details for Vol. 2 of his Electronica project, titled THE HEART OF NOISE.  It is set for a May 6 release via Sony Music/RED, and those who pre-order the album, starting next Friday, February 26, will receive the first and title track, "The Heart of Noise"--made with fellow countryman, Rone--as an instant free download.  Also for those who purchase the U.S. edition of the album is a bonus track, an exclusive remix by Armin Van Buuren of "Stardust," his collaboration with JARRE from Electronica Vol. 1.

Having amassed a mesmerizing collection of collaborators to take part on Vol. 1: The Time Machine which upon release last year became one of JARRE's most successful releases, the Frenchman has now secured another fifteen of music's most iconic artists to take part on THE HEART OF NOISE.

This time around Rone, Pet Shop Boys, Primal Scream, E.S., Julia Holter, Gary Numan, Jeff Mills, Peaches, Siriusmo, Yello, The Orb, Sebastien Tellier, Hans Zimmer, Cyndi Lauper and Christophe have all been handpicked by JARRE to complete his Electronica double album project. As with Vol. 1, JARRE personally connected with each of his collaborators and travelled extensively to work together on the music.

THE HEART OF NOISE is a tribute to Luigi Russolo, Italian composer and builder of experimental musical instruments, who proposed in 1913 in his futurist manifesto 'Art of Noises,' a number of conclusions about how electronics and other technology would allow futurist musicians to "substitute for the limited variety of timbres that the orchestra possesses today the infinite variety of timbres in noises, reproduced with appropriate mechanisms." Russolo predicted the dawn of the synthesiser and electronic music.

"I've wanted to tell a story for a while regarding electronic music history and its legacy from my point of view and experience, from when I started to nowadays," says JARRE. "So I planned to compose for and collaborate with an array of artists who are, directly or indirectly linked to this scene, with people I admire for their singular contribution to our genre, that represent a source of inspiration for me over the last four decades I have been making music, but who also have an instantly recognizable sound."

The release of Electronica Vol. 1 was unmistakably JARRE's most ambitious project to date and the results did not disappoint. The album broke into the Top 10 in over 25 countries worldwide and was lauded by the media for its vision, with The Guardianwriting "by assembling such a stellar lineup, JARRE is reminding us of his status as a pioneer," while The Sunday Times (U.K.)agreed with this notion, claiming, "...the French synth superstar and his collaborators here are an electronic dream team." Mojo also hailed it "an unqualified triumph." The album also received positive reviews from the likes of The Evening Standard, GQ (U.K.), Le Figaro (France),  Mixmag and Thump, among many others upon release.

Furthermore, 2016 will see JARRE's return to the stage, with festival performances confirmed so far at Sónar and Melt this summer, followed by an international arena tour commencing in Europe this autumn.

Full tracklisting for ELECTRONICA VOL. 2: THE HEART OF NOISE is:

1.    The Heart of Noise Pt. 1:  JM Jarre & Rone

2.    The Heart of Noise Pt. 2:  JM Jarre

3.    Brick England:  JM Jarre & Pet Shop Boys

4.    As One:  JM Jarre & Primal Scream

5.    Exit - JM Jarre & E.S

6.    These Creatures:  JM Jarre  & Julia Holter

7.    Here For You:  JM Jarre & Gary Numan

8.    The Architect: JM Jarre & Jeff Mills

9.    What You Want:  JM Jarre & Peaches

10.  Circus:  JM Jarre & Siriusmo

11.  Why This, Why That, Why:  JM Jarre & Yello

12.  Switch On Leon:  JM Jarre & The Orb

13.  Gisele:  JM Jarre & Sebastien Tellier

14.  Electrees:  JM Jarre & Hans Zimmer

15.  Swipe To The Right:  JM Jarre & Cyndi Lauper

16.  Walking The Mile:  JM Jarre & Christophe

17.  Falling Down: JM Jarre

18.  The Heart of Noise (The Origin): JM Jarre 

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:03 pm

BIG GIGANTIC--Dominic Lalli (saxophonist/producer) and Jeremy Salken (drummer)--is sharing some of the new music they've been busy cooking up with the release of their brand new single, "The Little Things." The track--featuring vocals from singer-songwriter Angela McCluskey--first premiered today (3/2) on Billboard.com; listen to it now here:

"The second I heard Angela's voice I knew her soulful, smoky sound would fit absolutely perfect with the vibe of the song. A bit of that 60's flavor mashed up with our current generation," says Lalli on what Angela's distinctive vocal brings to the group's first new music of the year. "I heard her singing on a Telepopmusik song that popped up on my Pandora station one day. I absolutely loved her voice and hit her up right away to see if she wanted to collaborate on some music," Lalli adds. "We worked on a song a couple years back that we never ended up finishing and earlier this year, I came across the vocals again. They happened to fit quite nicely over this new song I was working on so we switched some stuff around, added a few lyrics and this new song was born!"

"Literally couldn't believe when Dom out of the blue emailed and said check this out," shared McCluskey.  "We had played with some tracks a few years ago and then nothing really came out of it. Then Dom went back recently listened again and built around a vocal he liked and voila! I especially like my laid back soul sound; don't know what mood I was in that day but wish I could bottle it. All sounds effortless and meant to be," she adds. "I'm happy to rock some Big Gigantic and so excited to sing this live with them in the summer! It's always the Little Things In Life that get you through and this song has that feel like warm water being poured over your head on a sleepy dancefloor somewhere on a Jamaican beach!"

In addition to new music, the Boulder, CO-based dynamic electronic duo--fresh off their performances at the MadDecent Block Party in India--is gearing up to hit the road this March and April, starting with the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival on March 5. BIGGIGANTIC then head to New YorkCity for two headlining shows at Terminal 5 (March 11 and 12) before embarking on a three-week spring tour that takes them to such cities as Aspen, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Raleigh, Charlotte, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Richmond and Detroit. The festival favorites are also set to appear at the Shakey Beats Festival, Lightning In a Bottle, Forecastle Festival and Backwoods Festival. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates. Tickets for the group's headlining shows are available via biggigantic.net

Catch BIG GIGANTIC on the road in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Festival Appearance:

 

Sat

3/5 

Okeechobee, FL

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival

w/ Hermitude, Louis The Child & Callie Reiff supporting

Fri

3/11

New York, NY

Terminal 5

w/ Mija & Unlike Pluto supporting

Sat

3/12

New York, NY

Terminal 5

Festival Appearances:

Wed 

3/16

South Padre Island, TX

Ultimate Music Experience

Fri

3/25

Aspen, CO

HI-FI Free Concert Series

Sat

3/26

Aspen, CO

Belly Up Aspen (w/ Dreamers Delight)

Spring Tour 2016:

 

^Tue

3/29

Urbana, IL

Canopy Club

^Wed

3/30

Lincoln, NE

Bourbon Theater

~Thu

3/31

Minneapolis, MN

Skyway Theatre

~Fri

4/1

Milwaukee, WI

Eagles Ballroom

~Sat

4/2

Kansas City, MO

Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland

~Sun

4/3

Fayetteville, AR

George's Majestic Lounge

^Tue

4/5

Raleigh, NC

Lincoln Theatre

^Wed

4/6

Charleston, SC

Music Farm

^Thu

4/7

Charlotte, NC

The Fillmore

+*Fri

4/8

Washington, DC

Echostage

*Sat

4/9

Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

*Sun

4/10

Burlington, VT

Higher Ground

^Tue

4/12

Morgantown, WV

Mainstage

^Wed

4/13

Charlottesville, WV

Jefferson Theater

^Thu

4/14

Richmond, VA

The National

Fri

4/15

Athens, OH

#Fest Pre Party

#*Sat

4/16

Detroit, MI

Masonic Temple (w/ special guest Marshmello)

       

^Louis Futon supporting

 

*Louis The Child supporting

 

~MELVV and Louis The Child supporting

 

+Mija supporting

   

#Marshmello supporting

 
       

Festival Appearances:

May 20-22

 

Atlanta, GA

Shaky Beats Festival

May 25-30 

Bradley, CA

Lightning In A Bottle

July 15-17

 

Louisville, KY

Forecastle Festival

Sept 1-5

 

Stroud, OK

Backwoods Festival

 

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:52 pm

LEE HARVEY OSMOND—moniker for the acid-folk project helmed by multi-faceted artist Tom Wilson—will kick off a run of U.S. shows with fellow Canadian artist Matt Anderson, starting in Burlington, VT on March 11 at Club Metronome with stops in Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA and New York City, NY, among other cities before wrapping in Fall River, MA on March 20 at Narrows Center for the Arts. Full tour dates listed below.

OSMOND is touring in support of BEAUTIFUL SCARS, his new full-length (and third album release) set for its U.S. release via Latent Recording and distributed by Megaforce/RED on Friday, March 25. Earlier this month (2/5), the 2016 Juno Award-nominee for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year partnered with POPMATTERS.COM to premiere the video for “Oh the Gods - Where Our Hearts Remain” (watch here). POPMATTERS’ Sarah Zupko described the song as “…dark, haunting grooves blended with low, raspy, whispery vocals that recall Alabama 3 at their very best.”

The album’s cover, which depicts Wilson as a powerful, raw and warrior-like figure, is a result of Wilson discovering at age 55 that his cousin was actually his mother and of Mohawk heritage, not Irish as he was raised to believe. “That’s actually how I feel as an artist,” Wilson explains. “At 56, I’m just emerging from the woods, with all of this new knowledge of who I am.”

BEAUTIFUL SCARS, originally released in Canada, was produced by the Cowboy JunkiesMichael Timmins. “The album is where I am now,” Wilson says. “It was made during this discovery.” Also known as a member of the Americana trio Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Wilson adds: “I didn’t know where the inspiration was from, and I’m not a cosmic guy, but if you see my art or listen to what I’ve been writing about on this album, I’ve been documenting this through the fucking cosmos for the last couple of years.”

LEE HARVEY OSMOND TOUR DATES:

Fri, March 11                Burlington, VT   Club Metronome

Sat, March 12   Boston, MA                   Club Passim

Mon, March 14  Vienna, VA                    Jammin Java

Tue, March 15  New London, CT           Garde Arts

Wed, March 16 Portsmouth, NH Birdseye Lounge

Fri, March 18                New York City, NY         Rockwood Music Hall

Sat, March 19   Philadelphia, PA            Tin Angel

Sun, March 20  Fall River, MA   Narrows Center for the Arts

Tue, 03/08/2016 - 2:09 pm

The documentary I'll Sleep When I'm Dead --which takes a compelling look into the life and mind of STEVE AOKI, one of dance music's most hardworking, controversial and captivating characters-is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City Friday, April 15 at the Beacon Theatre.  The screening will be followed by an exclusive conversation with AOKI and a live performance where fans and movie goers can experience the music that was created during the film.  Details for the Tribeca Film Festival can be found here, while ticket information for the Beacon will be made available at www.steveaoki.com/tribeca.  

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead was shot during the making of his Neon Future double album (Dim Mak/Ultra Music, 2014/15). It follows AOKI on his journey to play the biggest show of his career at Madison Square Garden and centers around his complex yet loving relationship with his father, the Benihana restaurant tycoon and former Olympian Rocky Aoki.

It is directed by Justin Krook, produced Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages), Matt Colon and David Gelb (Chef's Table, TFF2015 Jiro Dreams of Sushi, TFF 2011).

In related news, STEVE AOKI will join Jessica Alba, Steve Bushemi, DJ Khaled and others as a judge for the first-ever Tribeca Snapchat Shorts competition.  The Tribeca Film Festival has always been at the forefront of emphasizing technology and innovation in filmmaking.  AOKI and the other jurors will pick top comedic shorts filmed under 200 seconds via Snapchat for the chance to be shown at the festival.

Wed, 03/09/2016 - 2:07 pm

As IRATION gears up for their spring "Hotting Up Tour" to kick off later this month, the reggae-influenced alternative rock band has announced a handful of massive Southern California summer appearances. On Friday, June 3, the Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group will headline KJEE's 12th Annual Summer Round-Up concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Tickets for KJEE's Summer Round-Up--also featuring sets from Fitz and the Tantrums, Wolfmother and The Strumbellas plus a special guest--go on sale this Saturday, March 12 at 11am PST here. IRATION previously performed at the annual event in 2009 and 2010, but their return this year will mark the band's first time headlining the hometown festival as well as the beautiful Santa Barbara Bowl. On Sunday, June 5, IRATION will head south to San Diego to perform at 91X's annual X-Fest concert at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre, where they previously appeared in 2014. Tickets for 91X X-Fest-co-headlined by Cheap Trick and The Offspring, with Kongos, Wolfmother, Chevy Metal and more-go on sale this Friday, March 11 at 10am PST here.

In addition to the June radio show appearances, IRATION also announced their return to the Pacific Amphitheater at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA. For 2016-the band's fourth annual summer at the venue-IRATION will headline back-to-back nights at the approximately 7,750 capacity amphitheater Saturday, July 9 (with support from Rebel Souljahz, Katastro and The Steppas) and Sunday, July 10 (with support from Collie Buddz, The Expanders and Seedless). Presented by KROQ, tickets for both OC shows go on sale Saturday, March 12 at 10am PST for the general public (with presales available Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10) via ticketmaster.com.

The road warriors recently wrapped a 19-date winter run of dates, which included the "Hawaiian Punch Winter Tour 2016"--a co-headlining outing with fellow Hawaiians Pepper--and will kick off their "Hotting Up Tour 2016" on March 30 in Lawrence, KS. The upcoming headlining spring dates-featuring support from Hirie, The Expanders and Amp Live (on select dates)-take the band to the Midwest and along the eastern seaboard before wrapping April 23 in Pensacola, FL Tickets and select VIP meet & greet packages are available now via the band's website.

IRATION--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth), and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--continues to tour in support of their latest full-length album HOTTING UP, released last year via Three Prong Records/Caroline. The nine-track album features the radio singles "Reelin" (lyric video here), "Hotting Up" (lyric video here) and "867" (lyric video here).

Catch IRATION on the road in the following cities:

Hotting Up Tour 2016

 

w/ Hirie, The Expanders and Amp Live supporting

Wed

3/30

Lawrence, KS

Bottleneck Theater

Thu

3/31

Madison, WI

Majestic Theater

Fri

4/1

Chicago, IL

House of Blues

Sat

4/2

Minneapolis, MN

Varsity Theater

Tue

4/5

Grand Rapids, MI

Intersection

Wed

4/6

Columbus, OH

Newport Music Hall

Thu

4/7

Niagara Falls, NY

The Rapids Theatre

Fri

4/8

New York, NY

Webster Hall

Sat

4/9

Providence, RI

Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel

w/ Hirie and The Expanders supporting

Tue

4/12

Richmond, VA

The National

Wed

4/13

Carrboro, NC

Cat's Cradle

Thu

4/14

Wilmington, NC

Greenfield Amphitheater

Fri

4/15

Wilmington, NC

Greenfield Amphitheater

Sat

4/16

Atlanta, GA

Variety Playhouse

Tue

4/19

Charleston, SC

Music Farm

Wed

4/20

Asheville, NC

The Orange Peel

Thu

4/21

Jacksonville, FL

Maverick's

Fri

4/22

Orlando, FL

House of Blues

Sat

4/23

Pensacola, FL

Vinyl Music Hall

Summer Dates:

 

Sat

5/28

Napa Valley, CA

BottleRock Napa Valley

Fri

6/3

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Bowl (KJEE Round Up)

Sun

6/5

Chula Vista, CA

Sleep Train Amphitheatre (91X X-Fest)

Sat

7/9

Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific Amphitheater (OC Fair)

Sun

7/10

Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific Amphitheater (OC Fair)

Sat

8/20

Lincoln, CA

Thunder Valley Vibes Festival

 

Thu, 03/17/2016 - 10:17 am

Coming on the heels of their two sold-out headlining shows at New York City's Terminal 5 (March 11 and 12) and the release of their new single "The Little Things," acclaimed electronic music group BIG GIGANTIC has officially announced the details for their annual Colorado festival "ROWDYTOWN." The fifth installment of the Boulder-based duo's massive hometown show--voted the #1 EDM show by Denver's Westword in 2012--returns to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two nights: Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24. Tickets for "Rowdytown V" are on sale now (Thursday, March 17) via http://bit.ly/Rowdytown5.

As it has over the last couple years, the supporting lineups for each night of "Rowdytown V" will feature some of the brightest upcoming talent and differ nightly, contributing to a weekend-long dance party. Joining BIG GIGANTIC--Dominic Lalli (saxophonist/producer) and Jeremy Salken (drummer)--will be American producer and DJ Kill The Noise, Canadian DJ Vanic and Chicago-based electronic music duo Louis The Child on Friday (9/23), with trap producer Marshmello, Denver-based melodic bass producer Illenium and 19-year-old Swedish producer Kasbo on Saturday (9/24).

Upon its debut in 2012 to a sold-out crowd of more than 9,500 fans, Rowdytown marked the first time an artist ever used projection mapping visuals on the famous rocks of Red Rocks. The one-of-a-kind experience, which has sold out in advance every year, has featured an exciting list of artists on its lineups including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Dillon Francis, GRiZ, Adventure Club, Manic Focus, Snails, RL Grime, Jauz, The Motet and many more.

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 4:55 pm

The award-winning, new music documentary on the Japanese rock group X  JAPAN titled 'WE ARE X'--from Passion Pictures--has won the SXSW Film Festival Audience Award for "Excellence In Title Design" (here). 'WE ARE X'-which explores the evolution, groundbreaking history and hopeful future of the land of the rising sun's most culturally significant and iconic rock group, X JAPAN--made its SXSW premiere as part of the "24 Beats Per Second" category showcasing the sounds, culture and influence of music and musicians with an emphasis on documentary. The SXSW Award-winning title design for 'WE ARE X' was created by Allison and Ant Brownmoore of Blue Spill.

X JAPAN and 'WE ARE X' dominated social media conversation during SXSW 2016 Music & Film weeks. The group marked the #2 most-used hashtag at SXSW this year: #X JAPAN and #WE ARE X-related tweets received (source: Keyhole and Forbes) just under 11 million impressions throughout the week (Posts: 11,888, Users who Posted: 1,799, Reach: 2,485,559, Impressions: 10,914,757). For a detailed breakdown, read "How POTUS and X JAPAN Dominated Social Media At SXSW" (here).

YOSHIKI--songwriter, drummer, classically-trained pianist and the creative force of X JAPAN--performed a special set for the captivated SXSW crowd of movie-goers following the final screening of 'WE ARE X' at the Paramount Theatre in Austin on Friday, March 18. YOSHIKI's classical versions of X JAPAN's songs with a string quartet live on stage garnered a standing ovation following his performance.Directly after the Paramount screening and performance, YOSHIKI ran to the "Japan Nite" event at the Elysium in Austin and offered another striking live performance for the standing room only crowd (event photo link above and below). Three of the scheduled bands for "Japan Nite" were unable to make it to Austin due to visa issues and Yoshiki stepped in to support the long-running SXSW event.

From X JAPAN's massive success (over 30 million albums, singles and videos sold) and sold-out tours worldwide, 'WE ARE X' chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of this legendary quintet who continue to tour the world, performing sold-out shows at major arenas in 16 countries throughout the U.S. and Europe. 'WE ARE X' was produced by John Battsek of Passion Pictures, producer of two Academy Award-winning documentaries (Searching For SugarMan, One Day In September), and directed by Stephen Kijak (Stones In Exile, Scott Walker: 30th Century Man). The film also wonthe Special Jury Award for "Best Editing"at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Awards (Jan. 20) in Park City, UT. 'WE ARE X'--edited by Mako Kamitsuna and John Maringuoin and assisted by June Okada--earned rousing ovations during its six Sundance screenings throughout that film festival.

X JAPAN--YOSHIKI (drums/piano/composer), TOSHI (vocals), PATA (guitar), HEATH (bass), SUGIZO (violin/guitar) alongside their fallen brothers HIDE (guitars, 1987-1997) and TAIJI (1986-1992)--are currently laying down tracks in a Los Angeles studio for their as-yet-untitled album, which is due for a worldwide release in late 2016.

Fri, 03/25/2016 - 12:31 pm

Before diving into electronics, west coast songwriter and producer SEVEN LIONS began in guitar-based music.  For his new EP CREATION, out today (March 25) on Casablanca Records, he returns to his base of musical influence.

"Really glad to finally get this EP out there. Some of these songs I have been working on for years. A few of these you will recognize from my recent live sets," says SEVEN LIONS.  "As well as having some high energy songs, for this EP I really wanted to experiment with some non dance floor related tracks and really get back to my metal and acoustic roots. Hope you guys enjoy!"

Creation is the follow-up to 2015's The Throes of Winter EP, which featured popular collaborations such as "A Way To Say Goodbye" [featuring Sombear] and "December" [featuring Davey Havok]. With abounding fantasy imagery, acoustic songwriting and an affinity for heavy metal and classical, SEVEN LIONS (aka Santa Barbara, CA Jeff Montalvo) blasts electronic dance music into a new universe. Incorporating epic orchestral swells and folk-inspired passages, the music reflects the adventurous spirit of the title.

The EP welcomes listeners with "Intro" and then builds into an ominous climax augmented by keys and guitar  with "Summer of the Occult," which first reared its head at the 2014 Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas. Then there's "Creation," which pairs his cinematic production with entrancing vocals from Icelandic band Vök.   "Coming Home"-featuring singer/songwriter Mike Mains--begins with a soft plucked acoustic guitar and delicate harmony punctuated by a subtle synth before dropping into piano, bell, and organ. It stands out as one of his most intimate musical moments. 

"The Journey" nods to his favorite "Viking metal" with its raw musical prowess.   The EP peaks with festival favorite "Falling Away" featuring Canada's Lights and then completes with "Leaving Earth," a downtempo swell with elegant electronics and resounding strings.

SEVEN LION's Creation EP is available now at:

iTunes: http://republicrec.co/SevenLionsCreationEP

Apple: http://republicrec.co/CreationEPAM

Spotify: http://republicrec.co/CreationEPSP

Beatport: http://republicrec.co/CreationEPBeatport

Amazon: http://republicrec.co/CreationEPAZ

Google Play: http://republicrec.co/CreationEPGP

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 1:05 pm

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD today announced their upcoming (and ninth) studio album SOULROCKER will be released Friday, June 3 via Fantasy Records, their first album for the label. SOULROCKER features the new song "Crazy For You" a joyously upbeat rhythmic pop song that highlights Franti's soulful vocals and encompasses his socially conscious outlook.  Click here to listen. Additionally, starting today, fans can pre-order the album via iTunes, and Amazon.  With each order, fans receive an instant download of the songs "Crazy For You" and "Once A Day". The band will hit the road on a national headlining tour with multiple festival performances starting Saturday, April 9 in Breckenridge, CO (see full tour dates below).

In creating SOULROCKER--co-produced with Jamaican producers Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor (son of reggae luminary Freddie McGregor) and Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee (known for his work with artists like Bruno Mars and John Legend)--MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD have introduced a new sensibility to their potent hybrid of hip-hop, rock, folk, and reggae: a gracefully arranged take on electronic music that more than fulfills the band's mission of making impassioned music you can dance to. Along with harnessing the Bay Area-based band's dynamic energy for a more powerful impact than ever before, SOULROCKER again shows Franti's singular ability to channel frustration into music that's both thought-provoking and triumphantly hopeful.

"Right now is a very challenging time for people, for our nation and the planet," says Franti, a longtime activist and past recipient of Global Exchange's Domestic Human Rights Award. "But I really believe that music can help fight war and violence and hatred. The world needs that more than ever now, so my intention with this album was to make music that could bring people together."

While each selection on SOULROCKER began with Franti working out melodies on his acoustic guitar, many of the album's songs ultimately evolved into beat-powered tracks that reveal a close and nuanced understanding of the electronic genre. "One of the first records I had as a kid was a Kraftwerk seven-inch that I got from the giveaway bin at the UC Davis radio station KDVS," recalls Franti, who grew up in Davis, CA. "We always do a DJ set at the end of our shows, and I wanted to try bringing in those dance and electronic elements but still keep the organic instrumentation that I've always loved."

Franti's message of positivity-minded political consciousness, once an outlier in music, has found momentum in the mainstream in recent years--a phenomenon that compelled him to push his artistry even further on SOULROCKER. "I feel a deeper sense of purpose in music today than I ever have in my career," he says. "The album's really about me challenging myself and growing, and just trying to make the most inspiring music I possibly can for this intense, crazy and wonderful time we're all living in."

Track list for SOULROCKER:

1. Crazy For You

2. My Lord

3. Get Myself To Saturday

4. Summertime Is In Our Hands

5. We Are All Earthlings

6. Still Standing

7. Good To Be Alive Today

8. My Favorite Wine Is Tequila

9. Once A Day

10. We Do This Every Day

11. I Got Love For Ya

12. Do You Feel The Way That I Do?

13. Love Will Find A Way

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 1:08 pm

Tune in to the AT&T AUDIENCE Network special "The Lumineers On AT&T LIVE at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles," airing tonight, Friday, April 8 at 9:00p.m. ET/PT (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114). The 60 minute intimate performance and interview was filmed live at the iHeartRadio Theater  Los Angeles. The Lumineers will release their new album Cleopatra this coming Friday, April 8 via DualTone Records (here).

For a "First Look" of the AUDIENCE Network special, "The Lumineers On AT&T LIVE at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles," watch the band perform "Ophelia" their new single "Ophelia" and the fan favorite hit "Ho Hey" on FUSE TV today (HERE) and to share the videos on YouTube click (HERE and HERE).

Watch the trailer (HERE).

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 1:10 pm

Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Ruby Friedman, the RUBY FRIEDMAN ORCHESTRA announces its long-awaited debut full-length album GEM will be released Friday, June 24. The roots-infused collection of gale-force, intensely personal original compositions was co-produced by Peter Malick (Norah Jones), Josh Valleau (John Legend, Imani Coppola), Alex Elena (Alice Smith) and Nick Page (B.B. King).

"I'm aiming to just create music as worship and homage to my heroes," says Friedman. "Maybe something that serves as a keyhole for American music in the first half of the 20th Century but also looks forward to a future consciousness that would need more lyrically and sonically. Always something that my heroes would like and maybe even listen to if they could."

The 10-song collection--recorded in New York, Calgary and Los Angeles--features nine original songs solely written or co-written and co-produced by Friedman and includes Friedman's striking rendition of Darrell Scott's "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" (featured in 2014's season-closing episode of the hit FX series "Justified").

"I do music basically because it feels like someone has a gun to my head and I don't write unless it really feels like they're about to pull the trigger and I'll die if I don't, says Friedman. "It's always a test to see who will survive."

Friedman's stops-out vocal performances--drawing on such diverse sources as Bessie Smith, Etta James, Patsy Cline, and PJ Harvey--and affecting original songs have garnered praise from the likes of Buzzbands.la's Kevin Bronson who raved, "the L.A. songstress comes at you like a weather front, a thunder-and-lightning barrage of soul and nerves, capable of wrapping more drama into a phrase than most singers do in their autobiographies."

Tracklisting for GEM:

  1. "Fugue In L.A. Minor"
  2. "I'm Not Your Friend"
  3. "Ten Minutes"
  4. "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive"
  5. "Fairfax Fable"
  6. "I Don't Want"
  7. "Red Light Lullaby"
  8. "Cheated"
  9. "Testify"
  10. "Lonely Road Symphony Rag"

In addition to RUBY FRIEDMAN ORCHESTRA's music being spotlighted in FX's "Justified," Friedman's original song "Drowned"-co-authored by "Sons of Anarchy" music supervisor Bob Thiele-was featured in the popular FX biker drama and Friedman showcased her voice for the season two trailer of the Emmy Award-wining Amazon original series "Transparent." Another RUBY FRIEDMAN ORCHESTRA original, "Shooting Stars," was synched in campaigns by Fox Sports and for the international Got Talent franchise, including NBC's "America's Got Talent." Friedman's voice was featured in the Clio Award-winning 2015 television and online campaign for Sony's best-selling video game Bloodborne.

For more information on RUBY FRIEDMAN ORCHESTRA, visit: WEBSITE || FACEBOOK || TWITTER

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 10:19 am

YES announced today (4/11) their 2016 summer touring plans. Billed as "The Album Series: Drama + Topographic 1 & 4," the tour will feature the 1980 album DRAMA performed in its entirety, for the first time ever, and sides one and four of 1973's double album TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS, plus a selection of their greatest hits.

"We are proud to present the American public with forward-looking albums from the past," says guitarist Steve Howe of the iconic and influential band. "Promoting 'Drama' at Madison Square Garden on multi-nights was a career milestone in 1980, and we are especially looking forward to performing both the opening and closing sides to 'Topographic Oceans.'" Adds keyboardist Geoff Downes: "One minute, Trevor Horn and I were in The Buggles, the next we joined Yes, then we were in Madison Square Garden playing 'Drama.'" Expresses drummer Alan White: "We really hit the ground running with 'Topographic Oceans,' my first recorded album with Yes. It pushed boundaries of music and went to number 1 in the UK."

The band's annual summer outing will take them throughout the U.S. from late July through early September, beginning July 27 in Columbus, OH. YES will then stop in such cities as Atlantic City, Wallingford, Westbury, Staten Island, Morristown, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Denver, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Saratoga and Reno before wrapping September 4 in San Diego. See below for initial list of tour dates. Go to www.yesworld.com for ticketing information and stay tuned to their website for additional shows that will be announced soon. 

The 1980 album DRAMA--the band's tenth studio album--marked a new sound and more aggressive direction for YES with the use of modern keyboards and a vocoder. The album peaked at #2 in the UK and #18 in the US and features the single "Into the Lens." Released as a double album in December 1973, TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS is a concept album comprised of four interlocking pieces, ranging between 18 and 22 minutes, and drummer Alan White's first release with YES. As the band's sixth studio album, TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS reached #1 in the UK for two weeks--where it was the first UK album to qualify for Gold certification based on pre-orders--and peaked at #6 in the US.

Following the album performances, YES--Steve Howe (guitar), Jon Davison (vocals), Alan White (drums), Billy Sherwood (bass) and Geoff Downes (keyboard)--will also perform a selection of their greatest hits.

DATE
 
CITY
VENUE
Wed
7/27
Columbus, OH
Ohio State Fair
Sat
7/30
Atlantic City, NJ
Tropicana
Sun
7/31
Bethlehem, PA
Sands Event Center
Tue
8/2
Lewiston, NY
Artpark
Thu
8/4
Lynn, MA
Lynn Auditorium
Fri
8/5
Wallingford, CT
Oakdale Theatre
Sat
8/6
Westbury, NY
Theatre at Westbury
Tue
8/9
Staten Island, NY
St. George Theatre
Wed
8/10
Englewood, NJ
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Fri
8/12
Port Chester, NY
The Capitol Theater
Sat
8/13
Morristown, NJ
Morristown Performing Arts Center
Tue
8/16
Washington, DC
Warner Theatre
Wed
8/17
Munhall, PA
Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Fri
8/19
Sterling Heights, MI
Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
Sat
8/20
Chicago, IL
Copernicus Center
Sun
8/21
Milwaukee, WI
Pabst Theater
Wed
8/24
Denver, CO
Paramount Theatre
Fri
8/26
Anaheim, CA
The Grove
Sat
8/27
Las Vegas, CO
Las Vegas Events Center
Sun
8/28
Santa Barbara, CA
Arlington Theatre
Tue
8/30
Los Angeles, CA
Orpheum Theater
Wed
8/31
Saratoga, CA
The Mountain Winery
Fri
9/2
Reno, NV
Silver Legacy Casino
Sat
9/3
Paso Robles, CA
Vina Robles Winery
Sun
9/4
San Diego, CA
Humphrey's

 

Fri, 04/22/2016 - 1:19 pm

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, in celebration of Earth Day, releases new song "We Are All Earthlings," from their upcoming album SOULROCKER out on June 3rd.

"I believe in making music for one reason, which is, I care about people and the planet. 'We Are All Earthlings' is a song that honors the beauty and importance of every single living thing on this Earth; a reminder that we are ALL Earthlings and we are in this together," states Franti

Listen to the song here.

Fans can watch a special message from Franti via the Earth Day Network plus receive an instant download of the song by pre-ordering the album on iTunes, and Amazon.

Tim McHugh with the Earth Day Network commented, "Earth Day is the single largest worldwide environmental event each year. And each year something special happens to set it apart and move our cause just a little bit further down the road. This year we are glad to be able to partner with Michael Franti and his incredible new song 'We Are All Earthlings.' It will help us reach out and communicate to new groups of people and make our common concern for the earth just that much more vital and powerful."

Recently, Franti released a mini-documentary video titled "Why I Make Music" which explores his deep compassion for humanity and how music heals, connects and brings people together for positive change. Click here to watch.

In creating the new album SOULROCKER--co-produced with Jamaican producers Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor (son of reggae luminary Freddie McGregor) and Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee (known for his work with artists like Bruno Mars and John Legend)--MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD have introduced a new sensibility to their potent hybrid of hip-hop, rock, folk, and reggae: a gracefully arranged take on electronic music that more than fulfills the band's mission of making impassioned music you can dance to. Along with harnessing the Bay Area-based band's dynamic energy for a more powerful impact than ever before, SOULROCKER again shows Franti's singular ability to channel frustration into music that's both thought-provoking and triumphantly hopeful.

SOULROCKER will be released on June 3rd via Fantasy Records and features the new single "Crazy For You".

Tour Dates:

Fri
4/22
New Orleans, LA
Nolafunk Jazzfest Series @ Republic
Sat
4/23
Oxford, MS
Double Decker Arts Festival
Sun
4/24
Atlanta, GA
Sweetwater 420 Festival
Fri
5/27
Napa, CA
BottleRock Music Festival
Sun
5/29
Monterey, CA
California Roots Music and Arts Festival
Thu
6/2
Jim Thorpe, PA
Penn's Peak
Fri
6/3
Pittsburgh, PA
Three Rivers Festival
Sun
6/5
Hunter, NY
Mountain Jam
Sun
6/12
Russell Township, OH
LaurelLive
^Wed
6/15
Portland, ME
Thompson's Point
^Thu
6/16
Boston, MA
House of Blues
^Fri
6/17
Silver Spring, MD
The Fillmore
Sat
6/18
Stratton, VT
Wanderlust Festival
^Sun
6/19
Philadelphia, PA
The Fillmore
^Tue
6/21
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Summer Festival
^Wed
6/22
Grand Rapids, MI
Meijer Gardens
Fri
6/24
Des Moines, IA
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Sat
6/25
St. Paul, MN
Twin Cities Jazz Fest
^Sun
6/26
Bayfield, WI
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
^Tue
6/28
Chicago, IL
Concord Music Hall
Thu
6/30
Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest
Sat
7/2
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Jazz Festival
Fri
7/29
Kaslo, BC
Kaslo Jazz Festival
Wed
8/3
Costa Mesa, CA
Pacific Amphitheatre*
Thu
8/4
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mammoth Festival**
Fri
8/5
Flagstaff, AZ
Pepsi Amphitheater**
Sat
8/6
Durango, CO
Three Springs**
Sun
8/7
Morrison, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheatre**
Tue
8/9
Salt Lake City, UT
Red Butte Garden
Thu
8/11
Bend, OR
Les Schwab Amphitheater**
Fri
8/12
Troutdale, OR
Edgefield**
Sat
8/13
Tamarack, ID
The Huckleberry Jam
Tue
8/16
Missoula, MT
Big Sky Brewing Company**
Wed
8/17
Spokane, WA
Knitting Factory Concert House**
Fri
8/19
Lake Tahoe, NV
MontBleu Resort & Casino**
Sat
8/20
Lincoln, CA
Thundervibes
Thu
8/25
San Luis Obispo, CA
Avila Beach Resorts**
Fri
8/26
Las Vegas, NV
Brooklyn Bowl**
Sat
8/27
Tucson, AZ
The Rialto Theatre**
Sun
8/28
Santa Fe, NM
The Santa Fe Opera House**

 

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 10:07 am

On April 18, HARD Events webpage locked itself behind a log-in screen, prompting the curious to try and unlock it.  A 1-800 number was listed and when called, offered this message, "Can you imagine the world without the internet? Phones practically useless. Computers reduced to storage devices for photos and aging MP3s. Well, have no fear. Hard has set up this emergency number to get you vital Hard Fest information via hotline free from the net."  Now the digital curtain has been lifted to reveal the line-up and location of the major summer event HARD SUMMER.

Helming headlining spots for the two-day event is ICE CUBE on Saturday, July 30 and MAJOR LAZER on Sunday, July 31.  Also topping the bill are Flosstradamus, Porter Robinson, DJ Khaled and Claude VonStroke on day one, and Dillon Francis, Travi$ Scott, Zeds Dead and Madeon on day two.   The complete bill follows below.  The festival trailer highlighting the names of all acts confirmed also features cameos by HARD SUMMER performers Diplo of Major Lazer, Flosstradamus, Zeds Dead, Destructo, Justin Martin, Kill The Noise, Mija, Felix Da Housecat and Wax Motif.  Directed by Agata Alexander, it takes a comical peek at what life would be like for some of these artists if their popularity is taken away by not having the internet-#RipTheInternet.  View it now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awxxf8jh6VM  

For this year's edition, HARD SUMMER it will take place at the Auto Club Speedway in Southern California, less than an hour's drive from downtown Los Angeles.  With its new home, the 18+ festival will have an expanded footprint reaching over 500 acres, convenient parking and for the first time ever, camping.  Further details to be released soon.

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 1:03 pm

Following a tradition of events that have taken place since 2006, THE WHO will team up with Eddie Vedder and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts for WHO CARES ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION, a Tuesday, May 31 private fundraiser in Los Angeles to raise awareness and funds for UCLA Health Autism Treatment Program and Teen Cancer America

The WHO CARES ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION evening will include musical collaborations with special guests joining the aforementioned performers; Rockin' Cocktails provided by Patron; Festive Food Stations; and a Live Auction, with auctioneer Howie Mandel, who will be joined on stage by surprise special guests including David Spade  and Paul Stanley

In advance of the event, an online silent auction will feature once-in-a-lifetime items including rock & roll memorabilia, concert tickets, hotel packages, artwork and a variety of luxury items provided by UCLA Health and TCA Supporters including Four Seasons Resorts Lana'I and The St. Regis New York, The Lowell, Officine Panerai and Tumi.  Additional details can be found here.

This intimate performance from THE WHO comes as the legendary band concludes the final leg of their critically acclaimed "THE WHO HITS 50!" North American tour, which wraps up May 29 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.  "THE WHO HITS 50!" tour is being presented by AEG Live.  Tickets are currently on sale at: www.thewho.com.

Mon, 05/02/2016 - 6:02 pm

Earning rave reviews for their acclaimed self-titled debut album--which has achieved Top Ten status on the Americana Airplay chart and reached #2 on the Roots Music Report (country) chart--WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE look forward to an eventful spring and summer on the road. It starts with two performances set for "Dylan Fest Nashville"--a musical celebration of Bob Dylan's 75th birthday-at the Ryman Auditorium on May 23 and 24 alongside Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves, Nikki Lane and more. Tickets are available now here.

"Years ago, Bob Dylan wrote me a song and I have never forgotten that," says Wynonna. "I still have it...I kept it as a treasure. He is a poet. He is relevant to every generation because he's authentic. He has never conformed to musical fads and has always maintained a true sense of self. He's a stylist. You know whose record it is three second in. He's timeless...I'm looking so forward to celebrating him."

Says Cactus Moser, WYNONNA's producer, longtime drummer and husband who leads The Big Noise:  "To be on the Dylan Fest is a 40-year dream come true. His Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid and Time Out Of Mind albums are two of my great influences. He's The American Icon influence for all of us 70s kids."

Coming of their three strong performances in Marchat SXSW, American music icon WYNONNA and her band THE BIG NOISE will continue on the road throughout the summer with select headlining shows and various festival performances, including the Red Ants Pants Music Festival (lineup mates include The Lone Bellow, Hurray for the Riff Raff and The Mavericks), Faster Horses Music Festival (alongside Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan and others) and Live Oak Music Festival (with Sarah Jarosz, James McMurtry and Jay Farrar), among others. More information on purchasing tickets can be found here See below for full list of upcoming dates.

"There is always a really joyful and celebratory vibe of outdoor shows," says Wynonna. "The freedom of being outdoors allows my spirit to fly! AND!!! When the walls come down, Wynonna & The Big Noise can get even louder!!!! I am so RED-y to rock!!!!!!"

"To be on festivals this summer like Red Ants Pants with artists we are fans of as well as friends with is the BEST SUMMER vacation!!" says Cactus. "The Mavericks and Ray Wiley Hubbard just to name a couple!  DELIGHTED!"

Currently at Americana radio is the co-penned Chris Stapleton song "Ain't No Thing," the latest single from WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE's self-titled album (via CURB Records), which has been described as raw, rootsy, joyful, tough and tender. They performed the song in February on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," which marked their national late-night TV debut. Click here to watch the performance video of "Ain't No Thing."

CATCH WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE ON TOUR:

Fri

5/6

Louisville, KY

Galt House Hotel (Unbridled Eve Gala)

Mon

5/23

Nashville, TN

Dylan Fest @ Ryman Auditorium

Tue

5/24

Nashville, TN

Dylan Fest @ Ryman Auditorium

Sat

5/28

Charles Town, WV

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

Sat

6/4

West Wendover, NV

Peppermill Concert Hall

Fri

6/17

Agoura Hills, CA

Canyon Club

Sat

6/18

Big Bear Lake, CA

The Cave

Sun

6/19

Santa Barbara, CA

Live Oak Music Festival

Fri

7/15

Brooklyn, MI

Faster Horses Music Festival

Fri

7/22

Renfro Valley, KY

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Sat

7/23

Branson, MO

The Mansion Theatre

Sun

7/24

Emporia, KS

Emporia Granada Theatre

Sat

7/30

White Sulfur Springs, MT

Red Ants Pants Music Festival

 

Thu, 05/05/2016 - 10:11 am

Over the last few weeks ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND-the three-day music festival taking place Labor day Weekend (September 2, 3 and 4) at Randall's Island Park in the heart of NYC-has been rolling out daily parts of its line-up to their highly-anticipated "Wild Island" edition.  Each day the festival revealed a different act or two.  Today (May 4), ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND is pleased to unlock the cages and reveal the festival's poster with all the announced talent in once place. 

Alongside previously announced headliners Bassnectar, Tiesto and Hardwell, ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND has upped the ante with the addition of three more headliners: Carnage, Porter Robinson and The Chainsmokers. The six headliners will be joined by a diverse array of today's top and up-and-coming music acts, including DJ sets from Steve Aoki, Borgore, Lane 8, NGHTMRE, Jackmaster, Cash Cash, Joris Voorn and Ilan Bluestone and  live sets from Ame, Big Gigantic, Father Dude, Goldfish, Henrik Schwarz, Hermitude, Matoma, Pat Lok and Way Out West.

Says Sebastian Solano, CEO of ID & T North America, "Last year we saw our creative team transform Electric Zoo to a new dimension. In 2016, we will continue to raise the bar not only by delivering what we believe is our best line up in years but also our best production yet, immersing our fans in to the 'Wild Island' experience. Get ready, New York, it's about to go off!"

Tune in to the ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND Essential Spotify Playlist here.

Confirmed artists for ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND (in alphabetical order) are:

&Me
Agoria
Ame (Live)
Andrea Oliva
Andrew Bayer
Andrew Rayel
Anevo
Aryay
Bassnectar
Bicep
Big Gigantic
Blasterjaxx
3lau
Borgore
Carnage
Cash Cash
Cedric Gervais
Claptone
Cookie Monsta b2b Funtcase
Cubicolor
Datsik
David Solano
Davide Squillace
De La Swing
Eats Everything
ETC! ETC!
Father Dude (Live)
Felix Jaehn
Flux Pavilion
Gareth Emery
Getter
G Jones
Goldfish (Live)
GTA
Hardwell
Headhunterz
Henrik Schwarz (Live)
Hermitude (Live)
HVOB
Ilan Bluestone
Illenium
Jackmaster
Jason Ross
Joris Voorn
Juicy J
Julia Gover
KhoMha
KSHMR
Lane 8
Lauren Ritter
Lil Dicky
Louis The Child (DJ Set)
Luke Bond
Matoma 
Max Styler
Moon Boots
NGHTMARE
Pat Lok (Live)
Patrick Topping
Pierce Fulton
Porter Robinson
Rain Man
Sam Feldt
SBCR
Shaun Frank
Steve Aoki
Styles&Complete
Tiesto
Tigerlily
The Chainsmokers
The Polish Ambassador
Ummet Ozcan
Unlike Pluto
Valentino Khan
Vanic
Vice
Watch the Duck
Way Out West (Live)
Yotto
Zaxx
Zomboy

Wed, 05/18/2016 - 11:24 am

As September 16-18 inches just a bit closer, the 23rd Annual TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS FESTIVAL reveals its 2016 artist lineup. Tickets are on-sale now here.

This year, the annual musical line-up again offers an eclectic mix of live blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances from Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, Jason Isbell, North Mississippi Allstars & Anders Osborne present N.M.O., Shakey Graves, and many more. 

Set in world-famous mountain town of Telluride, CO--in the heart of the Rocky Mountains--the festival site offers one of America's most breathtaking venues with three days devoted to music, craft beer and unforgettable memories.  Artists will grace a brand new state-of-the-art stage for 2016. The town is surrounded by mountains, creating a divine atmosphere nestled in the heart of Colorado where the music can resound at its most powerful.

"Every year, we look to put together an eclectic line-up, one that stands out among the other festivals, says Steve Gumble, President SBG Productions"There are so many festivals out there, and quite often their line-ups start to look very similar.  I really enjoy combining iconic musicians like Joe Walsh with young and talented artists like Gary Clark Jr and creating a festival bill that appeals to both younger generations and older ones--it's for the whole family.  I'm honored to be able to continue to bring incredible music to one of the most beautiful venues in the world."

In addition, the festival uncorks an equally impressive and diverse slate of more than 55 microbreweries boasting 170 styles of craft beer and cider. This year's official beer sponsor Sierra Nevada Brewing Company will also be on hand with a bevy of favorites for tasting, trying, and enjoying.

It all goes down (smoothly) on Saturday September 17 during the Blues & Brews Grand Tasting, celebrated as one of the premier beer tasting events in the southwest. The Grand Tasting features selections from a total of 56 breweries, while the VIP Grand Tasting includes 20 exclusive breweries of its own. See a comprehensive list below.

In its 23rd year, the TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS FESTIVAL elevates the blues and beer vanguard to a new level once again.

The initial TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS FESTIVAL 2016 ARTIST LINE-UP is as follows, with additional acts to be announced in the coming months. 

Joe Walsh

Gary Clark, Jr.

The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band

Jason Isbell

Anders Osborne

Shakey Graves

Vintage Trouble

North Mississippi Allstars

Shovels & Rope

North Mississippi Allstars & Anders Osborne present N.M.O.

Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear

Jamestown Revival

Little Freddie King

Samantha Fish

Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers

The California Honeydrops

Tyree Morris and Hearts of Worship

Moreland & Arbuckle

Israel Nash

Con Brio

Jonathon Boogie Long

Colin Lake

Mitch Woods

Reverend Deadeye

A.J. Fullerton

The Rusty Wright Band

The Delgado Brothers

Comedians: Troy Walker and Sam Tallent

 

Mon, 05/23/2016 - 2:51 pm

With its new home at Auto Club Speedway in Southern California, HARD SUMMER music festival boasts an expanded footprint reaching over 500 acres, convenient parking  and, for the first time ever, campingToday (May 23),HARD Events-organizers for Southern California's major music festival--have announced details for HSMF Camping which will officially go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24 at 9:00 am.

HSMF Camping will be able to accommodate campers arriving in both RV's and cars with RV's at $400 plus service fees and cars at $250 plus service fees, with a maximum of five people per campgroundCampers must have a camping wristband in addition to the HARD SUMMER 2-day pass.

Camping amenities include: A grocery store located in the campground and food, drinks, ice and other general store items available for purchase throughout the area; Portable toilets and portable water Friday - Monday; Showers; Cell phone chargers (Sorry, there are no electrical outlets); 24-hour emergency medical services, as well as multiple info kiosks; And ADA camping for those with special needs.  There will also be activities which will be announced at a later time.

Along with the HSMF Camping announcement comes another video trailer by Agata Alexander.  Watch how HARD SUMMER performer Dillon Francis survives the internet apocalypse now at https://youtu.be/KtbrfJndhY0.

Fri, 05/27/2016 - 4:55 pm

For the last few weeks since the completion of his studio in the outskirts of Toronto, electronic music producer deadmau5 has been sharing online many new developing productions and works in progress.  Today, May 27 he has made available his first official single release since 2014 with "Snowcone."  The downtempo instrumental made its debut today on deadmau5's mau5trap Beats 1 radio show.  It is available to listen and purchase now at:http://smarturl.it/snowcone.

Meanwhile, deadmau5 recently launched a fundraising initiative in support of Urban Fitness 911-- a Los Angeles non-profit organization that was created to address the disparity of academic skills, health and fitness among teenagers and young adults in low income communities--in partnership with CrowdRise, the largest crowd funding platform for good. Now through June 9, fans who donate or fundraise at crowdrise.com/deadmau5 will be entered to win a VIP trip to Firefly Music Festival to watch deadmau5 perform from side stage.

Catch deadmau5 live this spring and summer:

DATE
 
CITY
VENUE
Fri
6/4
Cincinnati, OH
Bunbury Music Festival
Sun
6/5
Houston, TX
Free Press Summer Festival
Fri
6/10
Chicago, IL
Spring Awakening
Thu
6/16
Woodlands of Dover
Firefly Music Festival
Thu
7/30
Toronto, ON
Veld

 

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 12:03 pm

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD have teamed up exclusively with PANDORA to give fans an early listen to their new album SOULROCKER in its entirety up until its official Friday, June 3 release via Fantasy Records. You can click here to listen to the album. SOULROCKER is also available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon. With each order, fans receive an instant download of the songs "Crazy For You," "Once A Day," "We Are All Earthlings" and "My Lord."

In celebration of the album's release, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD will appear on nationally-syndicated talk show  'LIVE with Kelly' Thursday, June 9th. They'll perform the album's first single "Crazy For You," a joyously upbeat rhythmic pop song that highlights Franti's soulful vocals and encompasses his socially conscious outlook.  Click here to listen to the song.

In other news, Franti recently visited Istanbul, Turkey to speak and perform at the United Nations' World Humanitarian Summit. Speaking to euronews from the summit, Franti said: ''Turkey has 2.7 million refugees living in this country and is spending $10 billion and only has $450 million worth of aid coming from other countries, so I think it's important that all of us recognize how crucial it is today, the need for humanitarian relief." More on euronews' summit coverage can be found here. In addition, Franti recently released a mini-documentary video titled "Why I Make Music" which explores his deep compassion for humanity and how music heals, connects and brings people together for positive change. Click here to watch.

In creating the new album SOULROCKER--co-produced with Jamaican producers Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor (son of reggae luminary Freddie McGregor) and Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee (known for his work with artists like Bruno Mars and John Legend)--MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD have introduced a new sensibility to their potent hybrid of hip-hop, rock, folk, and reggae: a gracefully arranged take on electronic music that more than fulfills the band's mission of making impassioned music you can dance to. Along with harnessing the Bay Area-based band's dynamic energy for a more powerful impact than ever before, SOULROCKER again shows Franti's singular ability to channel frustration into music that's both thought-provoking and triumphantly hopeful.

Tour Dates:

Thu
6/2
Jim Thorpe, PA
Penn's Peak
Fri
6/3
Pittsburgh, PA
Three Rivers Festival
Sat
6/4
Buffalo, NY
Town Ballroom
Sun
6/5
Hunter, NY
Mountain Jam
Sun
6/12
Russell Township, OH
LaurelLive
^Wed
6/15
Portland, ME
Thompson's Point
^Thu
6/16
Boston, MA
House of Blues
^Fri
6/17
Silver Spring, MD
The Fillmore
Sat
6/18
Stratton, VT
Wanderlust Festival
^Sun
6/19
Philadelphia, PA
The Fillmore
^Tue
6/21
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Summer Festival
^Wed
6/22
Grand Rapids, MI
Meijer Gardens
^Fri
6/24
Des Moines, IA
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Sat
6/25
St. Paul, MN
Twin Cities Jazz Fest
^Sun
6/26
Bayfield, WI
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
^Tue
6/28
Chicago, IL
Concord Music Hall
Thu
6/30
Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest
Fri
7/1
Toronto, CN
Toronto Jazz Festival
Sat
7/2
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Jazz Festival
Fri
7/15
New York, NY
PlayStation Theater
Sun
7/17
Ocean City, MD
Seacrets
Mon
7/18
Wilmington, NC
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Wed
7/20
Black Mountain, NC
Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage
Thu
7/21
Charlotte, NC
The Fillmore
Fri
7/22
Nashville, TN
War Memorial Auditorium
Sat
7/23
Louisville, KY
Iroquois Amphitheater
Sun
7/24
Columbus, OH
Express Live!
Tue
7/26
Birmingham, AL
Avondale Brewing Company
Wed
7/27
Mobile, AL
Saenger Theatre
Fri
7/29
Kaslo, BC
Kaslo Jazz Festival
*Wed
8/3
Costa Mesa, CA
Pacific Amphitheatre
Thu
8/4
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mammoth Festival
**Fri
8/5
Flagstaff, AZ
Pepsi Amphitheater
**Sat
8/6
Durango, CO
Three Springs
**Sun
8/7
Morrison, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Tue
8/9
Salt Lake City, UT
Red Butte Garden
**Thu
8/11
Bend, OR
Les Schwab Amphitheater
**Fri
8/12
Troutdale, OR
Edgefield
Sat
8/13
Tamarack, ID
The Huckleberry Jam
**Tue
8/16
Missoula, MT
Big Sky Brewing Company
**Wed
8/17
Spokane, WA
Knitting Factory Concert House
**Fri
8/19
Lake Tahoe, NV
MontBleu Resort & Casino
Sat
8/20
Lincoln, CA
Thundervibes
**Sun
8/21
Saratoga, CA
The Mountain Winery
**Thu
8/25
San Luis Obispo, CA
Avila Beach Resorts
**Fri
8/26
Las Vegas, NV
Brooklyn Bowl
**Sat
8/27
Tucson, AZ
The Rialto Theatre
**Sun
8/28
Santa Fe, NM
The Santa Fe Opera House
Fri
9/2
Seattle, WA
Bumbershoot
Sat
9/3
Jacksonville, OR
Britt Pavilion

 

Fri, 06/03/2016 - 2:14 pm

ABOVE & BEYOND, the renowned Grammy-nominated electronic act, have today, June 3, released their ACOUSTIC II album on Anjunabeats/Ultra Records. The highly-anticipated release, which made its debut at #1 on the  iTunes Dance album chart, contains acoustic reinterpretations of numerous hits from the band's storied history, including "We're All We Need," "On My Way To Heaven," "No One On Earth" and "Blue Sky Action."

As the album hits release day, the band are preparing for two sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House, the final gigs in a tour brimming with accomplishments. Across 19 shows, and with over 65,000 tickets sold, ABOVE & BEYOND to support Acoustic II created a first for dance music by bringing an 18-piece band to the world's most famous concert venues including the Royal Albert Hall, The Chicago Theatre and Berkeley, CA's Greek Theatre. The climax of the tour was a performance at the Hollywood Bowl during which JONO GRANT, TONY MCGUINNESS and PAAVO SILJAMÄKI played various instruments including rhodes, guitar and piano alongside a 32-piece orchestra. A complete list of shows from the tour is included below.

The recording process for ACOUSTIC II began in late summer 2015 as JONO, TONY and PAAVO once again got together with Leeds-based musical director Bob Bradley, who'd worked on 2014 release Acoustic, to assemble a new selection of songs with a view to reinventing and re-recording them.  

Collaborators from the past decade returned for ACOUSTIC II, including three of the electronic world's most powerful vocalists: Zoë Johnston, Justine Suissa and Richard Bedford. The policy of featuring the original vocalists for each song also means appearances on the album for Gemma Hayes and Alex Vargas.

"With the first acoustic album, it was guitars, piano, strings and vocals that were the bare bones of what we were working with," adds band member PAAVO SILJAMÄKI. "This time around we thought: 'what other kinds of things can we do?' So brass is a really big player on Acoustic II. We added a lot of John Barry-esque brass horns. And we wondered what interesting things we could do with the voices, so there are a lot of choral and bigger vocal arrangements than on the first one. Really, this album is standing on the shoulders of the first one. If we'd have tried this then, it would have been overwhelming and too much for us to do."

Meanwhile, now through June 30,  unsigned artists across the country can submit their cover of ABOVE & BEYOND's 2015 hit"Blue Sky Action" (which also appears on ACOUSTIC II) for Guitar Center presents Cover Me, an artist discovery program offering aspiring musicians the chance to take their careers to the next level. The program embodies Guitar Center's mission to support emerging musicians and present undiscovered artists with a shot at their big break. Submissions will be ranked on their social media engagement and fan growth throughout the submission period.   The top-ranked 100 artists will be reviewed by ABOVE & BEYOND.  In turn they will  then handpick the winner who will receive studio time with the group in Las Vegas, NV, new gear from Pioneer, Roland, Sennheiser, Marq Lighting, QSC and 8DIO, as well as $10,000 cash.   More info can be found at: guitarcenter.com/aboveandbeyond.

Factor in ABOVE & BEYOND's past touring accomplishments as DJs, which has seen them sell out The Forum and Madison Square Garden (in less than 12 hours), among many other marquee venues, their acoustic project A&B have underlined their status as one of the greatest acts in the history of dance music. It's rare enough to sell out these venues in a single format, but ABOVE & BEYOND have managed to bridge the gap between the world of DJs and bands and have proven that, first and foremost, their success is founded upon great songwriting.

Sung back at them by thousands at their celebratory DJ sets, the trio's tales of life, love and loss have sound-tracked weddings, proposals, hikes up Everest, marathons and funerals.  Following on last year's critically acclaimed electronic album We Are All We Need, ACOUSTIC II features re-imagined versions of several of the best-loved songs from that album, alongside classics from ABOVE & BEYOND's extensive back catalogue. The music of ACOUSTIC II is made for concert halls rather than clubs; breathing new life and context into the songs that have made ABOVE & BEYOND famous.

Mon, 06/06/2016 - 11:40 am

For the members of IRATION, the ocean and environment hold special places in all of their hearts. When the Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group is not performing, Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals) can usually be found outside surfing, golfing and enjoying nature. So for the video for their latest single "Hotting Up" off their album of the same name, IRATION decided to shed some light on the issues affecting us all. The animated video--created by Lauren Crawford and written and directed by Michael H. Burnett with assistant director Alex Zurowski-was released Friday, June 3 and can be seen HERE. For more information on climate change and how you can help, visit http://climate.nasa.gov.

"We wanted to do something different and offer a different perspective on this song as well as try to help inform people about what we feel are issues that everyone shares no matter where you are from," explains Pueschel about the new video. "Our planet is something as humans we all share, so it is everyone's responsibility to understand what is happening to it. We hope you enjoy and share this video."

The release of the "Hotting Up" video kicked off a massive weekend in Southern California for the reggae-influenced alternative rock band. On Friday night (6/3), IRATION returned to KJEE's 12th Annual Summer Round-Up Concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl for the third time. The night was extra special as it marked the first time the band headlined the beautiful outdoor venue in their adopted hometown as well as the annual event, which also featured sets from Fitz and the Tantrums, Wolfmother, The Strumbellas and FMLYBND. On Sunday night (6/5), IRATION also returned to 91X's annual X-Fest, where they performed at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre alongside Cheap Trick, The Offspring, Kongos, Wolfmother and Chevy Metal among others.

In between the radio shows, IRATION made a surprise appearance at an official Bernie Sanders event on Saturday (6/4). The GOTV Concert drew thousands of supporters to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to hear music from Ozomatli, Mark Foster (Foster the People), Best Coast and Local Natives in addition to IRATION and featured special guests Shailene Woodley, Dick van Dyke, Susan Sarandon, Josh Fox, Josh Phillips and Max Carver.

"Regardless of your political affiliation or who you will be supporting this election, this was our opportunity to get involved in the Democratic process," the band shares. "Get out there and vote. It's your civic duty and Democratic right."

IRATION returns to Southern California next month to headline back-to-back nights at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA on July 9 and 10. This summer's shows-presented by KROQ-mark the band's fourth annual summer at the approximately 7,750 capacity venue and will feature support from Rebel Souljahz, Katastro and The Steppas on Saturday, July 9 and Collie Buddz, The Expanders and Seedless on Sunday, July 10. Tickets are on sale now via www.ticketmaster.com. IRATION has also announced a special acoustic show at the House of Blues San Diego for Thursday, July 7. Additionally, the festival favorites--who recently performed to an immense crowd at BottleRock Napa Valley--will head home to Hawaii at the end of July for the Mayjah Rayjah Festival in Honolulu and Maui and then later this summer will appear at Reggae Fest Chicago, Thunder Valley Vibes Festival (in Lincoln, CA), Reggae On the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Life Is Beautiful Festival (in Las Vegas, NV). See below for full list of upcoming tour dates.

IRATION continues to tour in support of their latest full-length album HOTTING UP, released last year via Three Prong Records/Caroline. The nine-track album-produced and co-written by Grammy Award-nominated David Manzoor (Lupe Fiasco, R. Kelly, Lloyd), mixed by Grammy Award-nominated Mark Needham (Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Fleetwood Mac) and engineered by Will Brierre (Imagine Dragons, Youngblood Hawk, Chris Isaak)--features the radio singles "Reelin" (lyric video here), "Hotting Up" (lyric video here) and "867" (lyric video here). "Hotting Up" can currently be heard on 91X San Diego, KJEE Santa Barbara, KRXP Colorado Springs, WRMR Wilmington, DC, and WJSE Atlantic City.

Tour Dates:

Thu

7/7

San Diego, CA

House of Blues (acoustic show)

Sat

7/9

Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific Amphitheater 

Sun

7/10

Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific Amphitheater 

Fri

7/29

Honolulu, HI

Mayjah Rayjah Festival @ Waikiki Shell

Sat

7/30

Maui, HI

Mayjah Rayjah Festival @ Maui Arts and Cultural Center

Sat

8/13

Chicago, IL

Reggae Fest Chicago 2016

Sat

8/20

Lincoln, CA

Thunder Valley Vibes Festival

Sat

8/27

Morrison, CO

Reggae On the Rocks @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sept 

23-25

Las Vegas, NV

Life Is Beautiful Festival

 

Wed, 06/08/2016 - 4:46 pm

LIGHTS ALL NIGHT is taking it to the next level for its seventh year.  Today (June 8), Texas' largest electronic music festival happening Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31, has announced its headliners deadmau5, Above & Beyond and ZEDD for Dallas Market Hall in Dallas. In addition, LIGHTS ALL NIGHT will be expanding on the same nights to the El Paso Convention Center in El Paso.

With its reputation for bringing the most in-demand music for the ultimate party experience, LIGHTS ALL NIGHT celebrates the return of festival alumni deadmau5, Above & Beyond and ZEDD to Dallas.  Joining them will be A$AP Ferg, NERO and RL Grime.  Meanwhile, El Paso will be going off the same nights with deadmau5 and RL Grime. Look for the full artist line-ups for both Dallas and El Paso to be revealed in the coming weeks.

"We are excited to host some of the hottest electronic acts in music, in two locations over NYE weekend. Expanding the brand to El Paso has been a goal for us-it's a huge hub of music, culture and arts, we've had our eye on it for a while now. Our mission is to provide a spectacular New Year's Eve experience for the patrons. We are excited to give our west Texas and central America fans their own piece of Lights All Night to experience. We anticipate this being the first of other new markets for Lights All Night in 2017 and beyond," says organizers Scott Osburn and Hank Keller of Dallas-based Highland Concerts.

From state of the art production surrounding the biggest names in electronic music today to specialty food trucks for a unique dining experience as well as signature experiential elements, fans can expect all points of attending LIGHTS ALL NIGHT in Dallas and El Paso to be top-notch.

Tickets for LIGHTS ALL NIGHT at the Dallas Market Hall are available now at www.lightsallnight.com. LIGHTS ALL NIGHT at the El Paso Convention Center go on-sale this Friday, June 10 at 11 am CT.

Wed, 06/08/2016 - 4:50 pm

Tune in to watch "Keith Urban on AT&T Live at the iHeartRadio Theater NY" airing exclusively via nationwide broadcast this Friday, June 10 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on the AUDIENCE Network DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114.

Keith Urban stops by the iHeartRadio Theater in New York for a special interview and concert performance of songs from his new album RIPCORD alongside a handful of hits.

Watch a "First Look" from the concert special "Keith Urban on AT&T Live at the iHeartRadio Theater NY" now on Entertainment Tonight's ETOnline.com as Keith performs the new song "Wasted Time" (Here) and (Here).Tune in to watch the full concert on Friday, June 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AUDIENCE Network (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114)

Watch the trailer for "Keith Urban on AT&T Live at the iHeartRadio Theater NY" airing Friday, June 10 (here).

AUDIENCE Network's new music slate continues to deliver groundbreaking concerts, in-depth artist interviews, unique stories and exclusive performances across all genres, plus select programming in ultra high-definition/4K*, to audiences nationwide since multiple series began airing this past January. Recent concert specials include: CeeLo Green, Hank Williams Jr., Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Flo Rida, Martina McBride, Lukas Graham, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco, 2 Chainz, and others. New shows premiere via national broadcast Friday at 9:00 pm ET/PT on DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114,as well as streaming on directv.com, uverse.com and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.**

AUDIENCE Network's multiple series of original and exclusive performances gives music fans an intimate view of music's most influential artists today. The network collaborates directly with musicians to create a unique show from their perspective.

RIPCORD features a virtual who's who of creative collaborators for an album that Urban says was his "most exhilarating album to make, both musically and creatively."

For the 13-track album, which has already produced his 19th and 20th No. 1 songs, Urban amassed an eclectic group of Grammy, CMA, ACM Award-winning writers and co-producers, who that have collectively worked with the likes of Adele, Jason Aldean, David Bowie, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Brett Eldredge, Fun, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Madonna, Daft Punk, Pink and Taylor Swift

They include new collaborations with Jeff Bhasker, busbee, Greg Wells and Nile Rodgers, as well as those who Urban has worked with before, including Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Dann Huff and Nathan Chapman, all of whom worked with Urban on his previous No. 1 album FUSE.

For more information on Keith Urban, visit: www.keithurban.net, www.facebook.com/keithurban, https://twitter.com/keithurban and http://instagram.com/KeithUrban.

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 4:27 pm

Having wrapped their North American tour in May, THE WHO have added one final USA date in advance of their appearances at this fall's Desert Trip.  THE WHO--ROGER DALTREY and PETE TOWNSHEND joined by their full touring band, including Simon Townshend, Pino Palladino and Zak Starkey--will perform their first-ever show at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Thursday, October 6 with special guest Tal Wilkenfeld.  Ticket prices range from $59.50-$350.00 and go on sale Sunday, June 26 at 11:00 AM (PT) at www.thewho.com, AXS.com or in person at the Santa Barbara Bowl Box Office.  The LOS ANGELES TIMES described the band's recent Los Angeles-area performance: "[Daltrey and Townshend] seemed pumped to show off their vitality throughout a two-hour, 22-song set...all killer, no filler..."

THE WHO have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane.  Each of them was a pioneer. Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic virtuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger. They exploded conventional rhythm and blues structures, challenged pop music conventions, and redefined what was possible on stage, in the recording studio, and on vinyl. Deep into their 50th year, the band is still going strong, winning rave reviews.

Don't miss your chance to see the first ever performance by The Who with special guest Tal Wilkenfeld at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The Santa Barbara Bowl is located at 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103, 805-962-7411.

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 1:31 pm

THE WALCOTTS--an American Rock'n'Roll band that captivatingly distills roots music,soul, blues, and country--will release their debut full-length album LET THE DEVIL WIN Friday, September 16 on Local Hero Records via KOBALT/AWAL. The new 12-track album by the Los Angeles band will be issued digitally and physically in CD and vinyl formats. Watch a video teaser for LET THE DEVIL WIN here.

LET THE DEVIL WIN finds THE WALCOTTS--Tom Cusimano (Vocals/Guitar), Laura Marion (Vocals), Jim Olson (Drums) and Devin Shea (Violin)--planting one foot in the rootsy terrain of their influences and the other pointing toward the future. Armed with a large line-up, their sound is fueled by male-female vocal harmonies with the accompaniment of horns, pedal-steel, fiddle, and piano.With songs recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Rami Jaffee's (The Wallflowers/Foo Fighters) private Fonogenic Studios in Los Angeles along with a co-written song with John Alagia--known for his work with Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer--the sound is unmistakably WALCOTTS: both familiar and fresh, old and new, fine-tuned and broadly appealing.

"On stage every musician looks forward to that rush--that perfect sense of being in the moment and locking in with your band mates--when the crowd reacts and everything just clicks!" says vocalist and guitarist Tom Cusimano of THE WALCOTTS. "All the things you've done, every note you've practiced, every song you've written, each show, session, tour, argument, etc, it has all lead to that moment...and that is why we do all this. It's all for those moments!"

Cusimano adds: "I feel like we're hitting one of those moments off stage as a band by releasing this album. In addition to the incredible tour opportunity we had with Chris Stapleton last fall, we've worked very hard since we started and have been very lucky so far with gigs, music placements, and all the great musicians we've played, recorded and toured with. All of these things are not lost on us, they have brought us here to this album, and we're ready to share it with the world! Here's hoping people like it!"

While the band draws inspiration from more than a half century's worth of American traditions, the music of THE WALCOTTS is contemporary and fresh.  Having caught the ear of Chris andMorgane Stapleton, THE WALCOTTS were direct support on Stapleton's first West Coast tour in late 2015, a coveted opening slot that put them in front of thousands of music fans just days after the now legendary CMA Awards sweep.

Meanwhile, THE WALCOTTS will take the festival stage this year in San Diego at KAABOO (more information here).

Formed in 2012, THE WALCOTTS began spreading their music through multiple TV and film placements, while also earning a well-deserved rep as a powerful live act (with personnel growing as large as nine players on stage). They've opened dates for Steve Winwood, Chris Isaak and Honeyhoney before landing the above-mentioned Chris Stapleton West Coast tour. Live, THE WALCOTTS bring the nuances of their recorded material to life with every show--including recent gigs alongside LeeAnn Womack, Lindi Ortega, Kate Voegele and Men at Work's Colin Hay--building upward toward an explosion of horns, organ, guitar and dual vocals.

Track listing for LET THE DEVIL WIN:

  1. "Should've Been Me"
  2. "Let The Devil Win"
  3. "Our Part Of Town"
  4. "Hanging Tree"
  5. "By The Morning"
  6. "Instead"
  7. "Helping Hand (Austin, 4am)"
  8. "Good To See You, Gotta Go"
  9. "Let Me Take You Home Tonight"
  10. "Coalinga"
  11. "So Much For Love"
  12. "Curious & Kind"
Fri, 06/24/2016 - 11:46 am

Following this past May's release of Electronica Vol 2: The Heart Of Noise and 2015's Electronica Vol 1: The Time Machine, French electronic music pioneer JEAN-MICHEL JARRE has set out on the ELECTRONICA WORLD TOUR. This past weekend, JEAN-MICHEL JARRE began the expedition with a headlining slot at SONAR (June 17) in Barcelona, at which he performed brand new music from his two-part ELECTRONICA album live for the first time. In total, the show included special JMJ edits of his catalogue specifically created for SONAR, including his much-noted Edward Snowden collaboration "Exit" and of course his classic "Oxygene."

View the video here.

With the success of the SONAR performance, JEAN-MICHEL JARRE will continue his live debut of ELECTRONICA at other major venues across Europe including 02 Arena in London and AccorHotels Arena in Paris. He will play further dates in Germany, Scandinavia, Poland, Austria, Switzerland and many more.  See all of JARRE's official dates here.  Look for him to arrive stateside in 2017.

The French producer's most current track story from the ELECTRONICA project is in collaboration with Julia Holter and was premiered on FACT. The piece makes note to mention JMJ's praise of Holter's sound, which has been the general tone of admiration he has had of each collaborator: "Jarre holds nothing back in his praise of Holter, calling her "a futuristic angel" who is 'somewhere between BjörkKate Bush and Laurie Anderson' while comparing her work to musique concrète."

JEAN-MICHEL JARRE has also recently been featured in NPR's "All Things Considered," discussing with Tim Grieving the many collaborators on his most recent project, ELECTRONICA. Listen to and read the full piece, here. Further, in light of the Orlando shootings, JMJ has taken part in this week's (June 24) Billboard magazine cover project, in an effort to get artists and musicians together in the national fight against gun violence. Visit billboard.com/letter to learn more about stopping gun violence.

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 11:05 am

HOLY SHIP! has officially released fully stacked lineups for each of the 2017 back-to-back four-night January sailings. Presented in partnership by HARD Events, Cloud 9 Adventures and The Bowery Presents, electronic dance music's latest adventure will take a new course as it sets sail for the first time on the beautiful luxury liner by Norwegian Cruise Line, appropriately dubbed the "Epic." Each sailing will embark from Port Canaveral, FL, making stops in Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas, with a day at sea scheduled in-between. Both sailings will experience the famous HOLY SHIP! Beach Party, to be held on the stunning private island of Great Stirrup Cay.

Confirmed for the HOLY SHIP! 8.0 (January 6-10, 2017) sailing are headliners DJ Snake, Tchami, Duke Dumont, Boys Noize, A-Trak and Marshmello, making for an epic electronic adventure. Following that sailing, HOLY SHIP! 9.0 (January 10-14, 2017) will feature headliners Fatboy Slim, Griz, Claude VonStroke, Jauz, Maya Jane Coles and Hot Since 82. The full line up for each sailing follows below.

For its sixth consecutive year and eighth and ninth editions of the cruise, HOLY SHIP! once again promises to deliver not only with the lineup, but also with the many extras that make HOLY SHIP! such a special experience. While aboard, guests will take part in an exceptional musical adventure as they travel from Port Canaveral through the Caribbean, set to the soundtrack of many of today's most sought after electronic talent. Highlights will include many artist-led activities, workshops, and theme nights, as well as an autograph signing and plenty of spontaneity and surprise sets. The loyal community dubbed "Shipfam" will be out in full force, representing the magic that is HOLY SHIP! as they return year after year to embrace all that it is; a loving community, a devotion to the electronic dance music scene and the unique experience that only one who has been on HOLY SHIP! can explain.

For a first-hand glimpse at the onboard action, HOLY SHIP! recently dropped the HOLY SHIP! 2016 Recap Videos, releasing two separate videos for each sailing for the first time ever. Check out the January 2016 Recap video here. Relive the February 2016 experience through the recap video here.

Cabin bookings are set for: July 5, July 6, July 7 and July 8, 2016

Sign up for the 2017 waitlist, here.

Full Lineup for HOLY SHIP! 8.0 and 9.0 2017 below:

HOLY SHIP 8.0 JAN 6 - 10

DJ Snake | Tchami | Duke Dumont | Boys Noize | A-Trak | Marshmello

Big Gigantic | Rudimental DJ set | Kill The Noise | Destructo |Justin Martin | Nghtmre | Jai Wolf

Snails | Rufus Du Sol|Bob Moses| Busy P| Anna Lunoe  | Malaa | Mercer |Slander

Louis The Child | Troyboi | Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs DJ set | Wax Motif

Jimmy Edgar | Danny Daze |Ghastly | Shiba San | Jonas Rathsman | Stwo | Amtrac

Kastle | Nina Las Vegas | Joyryde | Curses | Louisahhh | Hotel Garuda | Ardalan

Drezo | Unlike Pluto | Gina Turner | Spank Rock vs Lil Internet | Djedjotronic

Christian Martin | Rory Phillips | Will Clarke | KaneHoller | Point Point | Manila Killa

Mambo Brothers| Sita Abellan |Kaz James | Aazar | Nvoy | Jstjr | Cardopusher

Gunslinger | Cameron Graham | Dena Amy | Bones | The Interns | DJ Black Frames

HOLY SHIP 9.0 JAN 10 - 14

Fatboy Slim | Griz | Claude VonStroke | Jauz | Maya Jane Coles | Hot Since 82

GTA | Gorgon City DJ set | Destructo | Getter | Justin Martin | Jack Beats

Felix Da Housecat | Mija | AC Slater | DJ Tennis | Slow Magic | Hannah Wants

Soul Clap | Motez | Chris Lorenzo | Wolf + Lamb | Ookay | Slushii | Herobust

 Wax Motif   |  J. Phlip  |  Thugfucker  |  Giraffage  | Justin Jay  | Rezz

 Hucci | Gerd Janson | Oshi | Doorly | Party Favor | Craze | Gina Turner

Kim Ann Foxman | Bot | Barclay Crenshaw | Kidnap Kid | Horse Meat Disco

Cut Snake | Doc Martin | Eli & Fur | Stranger | Nick Monaco | Jerry Folk

Redlight  | Golf Clap  | Josh Pan | Newcleus Live | Vincent

Marques Wyatt | Mr Kool Aid | Bones | Dateless |Subset | The Interns

Wed, 07/06/2016 - 2:25 pm

The official music video for "Priceless" from Canadian electronic musicians MSTRKRFT made its premiere today, July 6, on NYLON. The lyric video takes on the form of distorted images brought together to reflect seamlessly the chaotic nature of a track rooted in punk tonnage. Entirely in black and white, with combat references, the video effectively brings together the aesthetics of electronic music meeting punk. Watch the music video in full here: https://youtu.be/XR8CYlvaczI .

"Priceless"--which features Sonny Kay of The VSS--will appear on MSTRKRFT's third album (and first in seven years) OPERATOR, set for release July 22 on Last Gang Records. Says NYLON's Dani Deahl (7/6), "It's a testament to years of a carefully curated arsenal of hardware and synths, a journey that saw them not only try to accurately represent where they were sonically, but figure out how to replicate it during a live performance. The result was a mad scientist's lab of equipment, with a spaghetti-like sea of cables connecting stacks of 808s, 909s, and other apparatus (seen dynamically at work in the video for "Party Line"). ...As an album, Operator is jarringly different from MSTRKRFT's other releases. It's dark, industrial, and post-punk with elements of electro mixed in, lending a dystopian feel to a very raw soundscape. "

Both the physical and digital pre-order for OPERATOR are available now here.

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 11:15 am

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends HEART will release BEAUTIFUL BROKEN--their first new album in four years and first for Concord Records--this Friday, July 8. Billboard.com yesterday (July 6)debuted the full album with an exclusive stream. BEAUTIFUL BROKEN--

HEART's sixteenth album in a career with over 35 million albums sold--finds Ann and Nancy Wilson exploring new songs, but taking some of their favorite "cherry picks" from their catalog and rerecording and rethinking them. The title track and first single--the hard-hitting "Beautiful Broken"--features a dynamic guest vocal contribution by Metallica's James Hetfield with Ann Wilson.

BEAUTIFUL BROKEN was co-produced by Nancy Wilson with Heart's bassist Dan Rothchild. Rothchild had previously produced Better Than Ezra's platinum-selling Deluxe, but he also comes from rock royalty: his father was legendary Doors producer Paul Rothchild.

BEAUTIFUL BROKEN was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the same studio the Doors cut their best work. Starting next week--Thursday, July 14--HEART will launch their summer headlining run with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick (which kicks off Thursday, July 14), to be followed by HEART solo shows in October.

HEART's 2016 tour dates are as follows:

Thu

7/14

Clarkston, MI

DTE Energy Music Theatre

Sat

7/16

St. Louis, MO

Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Sun

7/17

Noblesville, IN

Klipsch Music Center

Tue

7/19

Chicago, IL

FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Thu

7/21

Pittsburgh, PA

First Niagara Pavilion

Fri

7/22

Cincinnati, OH

Riverbend Music Center

Sun

7/24

Boston, MA

Xfinity Center

Mon

7/25

Wallingford, CT

Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre

Wed

7/27

Darien Center, NY

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

Thu

7/28

Wantagh, NY

Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Sat

7/30

Bethel, NY

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Sun

7/31

Camden, NJ

BB&T Pavilion

Mon

8/15

Kansas City, MO

Starlight Theatre

Tue

8/16

Des Moines, IA

Iowa State Fair

Thu

8/18

Dallas, TX

Gexa Energy Pavilion

Fri

8/19

Houston, TX

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sun

8/21

Phoenix, AZ

Ak-Chin Pavilion

Tue

8/23

Los Angeles, CA

The Forum

Wed

8/24

Mountain View, CA

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Fri

8/26

Auburn, WA

White River Amphitheatre

Sat

8/27

Ridgefield, WA

Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre

Mon

8/29

Salt Lake City, UT

USANA Amphitheatre

Tue

8/30

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Thu

9/8

Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Sat

9/10

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center

Sun

9/11

Bristow, VA

Jiffy Lube Live

Tue

9/13

Virginia Beach, VA

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre

Wed

9/14

Raleigh, NC

Walnut Creek Amphitheater

Fri

9/16

Charlotte, NC

PNC Music Pavilion

*Sat

9/17

Atlanta, GA

Chastain Park Amphitheatre

Mon

9/19

Nashville, TN

Ascend Amphitheater

Tue

9/20

Birmingham, AL

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Thu

9/22

Tampa, FL

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

Fri

9/23

West Palm Beach, FL

Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

       

Headlining Shows:

Thu

10/6

Las Vegas, NV

House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

Fri

10/7

Las Vegas, NV

House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

Sat

10/8

Las Vegas, NV

House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

Sun

10/16

Austin, TX

ACL Live at Moody Theatre

 

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 1:00 pm

Merriam-Webster simply defines the word groundbreaking as "introducing new ideas or methods," so it's no surprise that DEE JAY SILVER is commonly described as such. The DJ/remixer/producer was the first (and only) DJ to be signed to a major Nashville record label, RCA Nashville/Sony Music, and the first DJ to ever play the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs) and the American Country Awards (ACAs). The open-format performer has thrilled millions for the past 15 years with his unique ability to blend all types of music from hip-hop and rock to house and country for crowds of all sizes.

On Friday, July 15, DEE JAY SILVER adds another first to his impressive list of accolades when his first original single "Just Got Paid" is released digitally via iTunes and across streaming platforms. This infectious ode to the weekend features vocals from indie singer-songwriter Austin Webb, who co-wrote the song with SILVER in their adopted hometown of Nashville. The rhythmic country song also represents another innovation as DEE JAY SILVER is the first DJ to release an original single in the country format, similar to the likes of Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Tiesto and many of EDM's top acts who crossed over from remixes and mash-ups to releasing original tracks with vocalists.

"Just Got Paid" first debuted to tens of thousands of fans during SILVER's sets at Chicago's Country LakeShake Festival June 17-19. The single made its radio debut June 25 on SiriusXM's The Highway as a featured track on their "On The Horizon" new music and artist discovery show, hosted by Buzz Brainard. Also on the radio front, "Just Got Paid" was featured on SILVER's own nationally syndicated country radio show "The Country Club with Dee Jay Silver" this past weekend (7/1-7/2). The weekly show-heard on almost 80 stations on Friday and Saturday nights, including some of the leading country and iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the U.S.-features up-tempo mixes and mash-ups of hits from country music's biggest stars and newcomers, with an infusion of unique rhythms as well as tracks from other genres.

Check out a sampling of "Just Got Paid" HERE.

The non-stop DJ heads back to Las Vegas this weekend following his appearances over the July 4th holiday at the Rehab Pool at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (7/1) and the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay (7/2), as part of his monthly residencies at each venue. On Friday, July 8, SILVER returns to Rehab, voted the #1 "Best Hotel Pool" (as voted in USA Today's "10Best Readers' Choice" contest in June 2015), and Saturday, July 9 will appear at the Plaza Hotel Pool downtown. SILVER recently chatted with the Las Vegas Review Journal--which noted that "Just Got Paid" "has huge crossover appeal"--in advance of his Vegas appearances; read the story "Country music has caught up to Dee Jay Silver" HERE.

SILVER then heads to San Diego to perform at Petco Park for the MLB All-Star Game before returning to the road July 14 with good friend Jason Aldean on the "Six String Circus Tour" to entertain the crowds between sets by Aldean, Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses. The year-long outing with Aldean makes a special stop in Boston September 9 and 10 when DEE JAY SILVER joins Jason Aldean and Kid Rock for back-to-back shows at Fenway Park. Throughout the remainder of the tour, SILVER also performs select headlining shows, including September 9 at Boston's Greatest Bar, and appears at the Faster Horses Country Music Festival and Watershed Music Festival. He'll wrap the year in Las Vegas at the National Finals Rodeo December 1-10. See below for full list of upcoming dates and go to www.deejaysilver.com/tour for more information.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 3:38 pm

With its return to Randall's Island in NYC at the end of the summer (September 2 - 4), ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND-New York City's premier electronic music festival--launches its weekly ELECTRIC ZOO RADIO SHOW series on SIRIUSXM this summer.  Starting this Thursday, July 14 with special guest and main stage performer Headhunterz, the series continues every Thursday at 9 PM ET with guest appearances from additional artists on the bill,including Blasterjaxx, Steve Aoki, Tigerlily, Gareth Emery, Pierce Fulton, 3LAU and Sam Feldt.

Electric Zoo Radio will air on SiriusXM's Electric Area, channel 52, and through the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.

Catch the following guests on EZOO RADIO SHOW:

Thu, 7/14

Headhunterz

Thu, 7/21

Blasterjaxx

Thu, 28

Steve Aoki

Thu, 8/4

Tigerlily

Thu, 8/11

Gareth Emery

Thu, 8/18

Pierce Fulton

Thu, 8/25

3LAU

Thu, 9/1

Sam Feldt

ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND takes place at Randall's Island Park in NYC over Labor Day Weekend September 2, 3 & 4.

SiriusXM will also broadcast live from ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND beginning September 2

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 4:26 pm

Tune in to the AUDIENCE Network special "Josh Kelley" airing Friday, July 15, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114). Watch as the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs fan favorites as well as songs from his new album New Lane Road, out now on Sugar Hill Records (here). In this episode, Josh sits down with Ted Stryker for an intimate interview about his creative process and how his personal life inspires him musically.

Watch a "First Look" from the AUDIENCE Network concert special "Josh Kelley" now on Taste Of Country as he performs "It's Your Move" (here).

Josh will stop by HLN TV's new morning show MichaeLA for a live interview tomorrow--Thursday, July 14 on HLN in the 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET hour--with host Michaela Pereira. Catch the full concert and interview "Josh Kelley" airing Friday, July 15, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AUDIENCE Network, DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114.

AUDIENCE Network's new music slate continues to deliver groundbreaking concerts, in-depth artist interviews, unique stories and exclusive performances across all genres, plus select programming in ultra high-definition/4K*, to audiences nationwide since multiple series began airing this past January. Recent concert specials include: CeeLo Green, Hank Williams Jr., Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Flo Rida, Martina McBride, Lukas Graham, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco, 2 Chainz, Keith Urban, The Lumineers, Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay and others. New shows premiere via national broadcast Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114,as well as streaming on directv.com, uverse.com and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.**

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 3:19 pm

LEE HARVEY OSMOND-moniker for the acclaimed acid-folk project helmed by multi-faceted artist Tom Wilson-will kick off a run of U.S. shows in Buffalo, NY on August 24 at Sportsman's Grill with stops in Dallas, TX at the Kessler Theatre, Nashville, TN at The Bluebird Café and Chicago, IL at the Elbow Room before wrapping in Austin, TX at Stubb's Jr. on November 14. For a handful of dates OSMOND will open for Band of Heathens. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 22. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: http://leeharveyosmond.com/. See full tour itinerary below.

The "rough-and-tumble songwriter with rock-and-roll moves" (Elmore Magazine, 2016) is touring in support of BEAUTIFUL SCARS, his latest full-length (and third album) which was released in the U.S. in March via Latent Recording and distributed by Megaforce/RED. Originally issued in Canada, the album was produced by the Cowboy Junkies' Michael Timmins. "The album is where I am now," Wilson says. "It was made during this discovery." Also known as a member of the Americana trio Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Wilson adds: "I didn't know where the inspiration was from, and I'm not a cosmic guy, but if you see my art or listen to what I've been writing about on this album, I've been documenting this through the fucking cosmos for the last couple of years."

Watch LEE HARVEY OSMOND perform "Oh The Gods" from BEAUTIFUL SCARS on "Music City Roots" here

Click here to watch LEE HARVEY OSMOND perform "Dreams Come and Go."

Catch LEE HARVEY OSMOND on the road this year in the following cities:

8/24

Sportsmans Grill

Buffalo, NY

*9/8

Kessler Theatre

Dallas, TX

*9/9

Mercury Lounge

Tulsa, OK

*9/10

Knuckleheads

Kansas City, MO

*9/11

Rose Music Hall

Columbia, MO

10/11

Zanzabar

Louisville, KY

10/12

Willies

Lexington, KY

10/13

Bluebird Café

Nashville, TN

10/15

Freshwater Art Gallery

Boyne City, MI

10/18

Howlers Café

Pittsburg, PA

10/19

Beachland Tavern

Cleavland, OH

10/20

The Westcott Theatre

Syracuse, NY

11/3

The Ark

Ann Arbor, MI

11/4

Elbow Room

Chicago, IL

11/5

7th St Entry

Minneapolis, MN

11/6

Frequency

Madison, WI

11/8

Reverb Lounge

Omaha, NE

11/9

Vaudeville Mews Theatre

Des Moines, IA

11/10

Knuckleheads

Kansas City, MO

11/11

Vanguard

Tulsa, OK

11/12

Prophet Bar

Dallas, TX

11/13

Satellite Bar

Houston, TX

11/14

Stubbs Jr

Austin, TX

 

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 3:17 pm

YES officially kicks off their 2016 U.S. summer tour, billed as "The Album Series: Drama + Topographic 1 & 4," this Monday, July 25 in Lancaster, PA. The 28-date outing will feature the 1980 album DRAMA performed in its entirety, for the first time ever, and sides one and four of 1973's double album TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS, plus a selection of their greatest hits.

The trek will proceed as originally announced in light of the health update issued yesterday (7/18) from drummer Alan White, who recently underwent a successful surgery to repair an injured disc in his lower back. As White noted in a letter penned to the fans on www.yesworld.com, with rest and physical therapy, he will be rejoining the band as soon as physically possible. "I'm eager to be on the road with the band, but also need to ensure my recovery is complete before doing so." Until then, White's good friend Jay Schellen will sit in and perform with YES. "Please welcome him to our YES family; he's doing a great service by stepping in last minute so as to not disappoint everyone hoping to see YES music performed live this summer," shares White.

The band's annual summer outing will take them throughout the U.S. through early September. YES will stop in such markets as Columbus, Cleveland, Atlantic City, Boston, Wallingford, Westbury, Staten Island, Morristown, Albany, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Denver, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Saratoga and Reno before wrappingin San Diego on September 4. See below for full list of summer tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com for ticketing information.

Guitarist Steve Howe recently chatted with Classic Rock Revisited in advance of the tour's launch; read the in-depth interview HERE.

About YES:

Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists YES have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic pieces "Roundabout," "Close to the Edge," "I've Seen All Good People," "Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Starship Trooper," and countless others. Its albums, including Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans, and 90125, have been certified multi-platinum, double-platinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA, and have sold over 50 million records total in its career that has so far spanned almost five decades. Among the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, YES continues creating masterful music that inspires musicians, fans and music lovers around the world.

Spend an evening with YES this summer in the following cities:

Mon

7/25

Lancaster, PA

American Music Theatre

Wed

7/27

Columbus, OH

Ohio State Fair

Thu

7/28

Northfield, OH

Hard Rock Live

Sat

7/30

Atlantic City, NJ

Tropicana

Sun

7/31

Bethlehem, PA

Sands Event Center

Tue

8/2

Lewiston, NY

Artpark

Thu

8/4

Lynn, MA

Lynn Auditorium

Fri

8/5

Wallingford, CT

Toyota Presents The Oakdale Theatre

Sat

8/6

Westbury, NY

Theatre at Westbury

Tue

8/9

Staten Island, NY

St. George Theatre

Wed

8/10

Englewood, NJ

Bergen Performing Arts Center

Fri

8/12

Port Chester, NY

Capitol Theater

Sat

8/13

Morristown, NJ

Mayo Performing Arts Center

Sun

8/14

Albany, NY

The Egg

Tue

8/16

Washington, DC

Warner Theatre

Wed

8/17

Munhall, PA

Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

Fri

8/19

Sterling Heights, MI

Freedom Hill Amphitheatre

Sat

8/20

Chicago, IL

Copernicus Center

Sun

8/21

Milwaukee, WI

Pabst Theater

Wed

8/24

Denver, CO

Paramount Theatre

Fri

8/26

Anaheim, CA

The Grove

Sat

8/27

Las Vegas, NV

Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

Sun

8/28

Santa Barbara, CA

Arlington Theatre

Tue

8/30

Los Angeles, CA

Orpheum Theater

Wed

8/31

Saratoga, CA

The Mountain Winery

Fri

9/2

Reno, NV

Silver Legacy Casino

Sat

9/3

Paso Robles, CA

Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Sun

9/4

San Diego, CA

Humphreys Concerts By the Bay

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 12:48 pm

Steve Gumble, of Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, and Craig Ferguson, of Telluride Bluegrass Festival, have joined together to announce two very special shows from legendary guitarist and songwriter Neil Young in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado.  

Singer, songwriter, musician, producer and two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Young will visit Telluride, Colorado to play back-to-back shows (September 30and October 1)at the new state-of-the-art stage in Telluride Town Park.  Young will be joined on stage for his sets by Promise of the Real, fronted by Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson.

"Neil Young is in that genre and demographic that for me screams 'Telluride,' said Steve Gumble, of Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. "He's been a part of many people's lives for decades.  His style, his environmentalism--it's a really good fit for Telluride.  This is a dream come true, not only for myself, but many people in Telluride.  I am honored to be a part of these concerts which are sure to be legendary."

In a town where festivals dominate the local music scene, one-off concerts like the Grateful Dead in 1987, Bob Dylan in 2007, and Phish in 2010 are revered as monumental moments in music history.  These once-in-a-lifetime shows will mark the first-ever slated performances from Young in Telluride.  "I believe Neil is the artist Telluride has most wanted to see," said Craig Ferguson of Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

Tickets for these shows are set to go on sale on the following dates: 

Tuesday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. (MT) - Telluride Local Outlets Pre-Sale 

Wednesday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. (MT) - Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors and Neil Young Fan Club Pre-Sale 

Thursday, July 28at 11:00 a.m. (MT) - General Public

Two-Day Passes are $199 each, plus fees, Friday and Saturday Single-Day Passes are $125 each, plus fees and 3-Day Camping Passes are $75, plus fees.  Details about all the ticket options can be found at the event website: www.neilyoungtelluride.com.

Fri, 07/22/2016 - 1:16 pm

In late 2014 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD released the police-and-community-themed video for their powerful song "Same As It Ever Was (It Starts Today)," with RollingStone.com noting that "the lyrics to the song call for change and a better understanding between police and communities." As events have worsened since then with tragic outcomes in the United States, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD yesterday (7/21) released a new version of the video, adding the lyrics onscreen to further illuminate the song's sentiments and urgency for change. FRANTI recently (7/15), spoke with Billboard Live about his inspiration to create the video and acoustically performed the song live (watch here).

Click here to watch the "Same As It Ever Was (It Starts Today)" video.

Notably, a group of fourth graders at Roberto Clemente School No. 8 in Rochester, New York joined together last year--with the help of their teacher Josh Cornue and colleague Dominic Pickard who helped with audio and visual--to movingly create their own video of "Same As It Ever Was (It Starts Today)" with them singing all the words (watch here). The original post of video noted that the students "decided to apply it [the song] to their own lives in an attempt to spread messages of justice and peace with their school community, as well as the world beyond."

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD are now touring behind their new album SOULROCKER--their ninth and first for Fantasy Records.

Here are the in-progress dates for MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD on tour.

DATE                         CITY                                       VENUE

~~Fri

7/22

Nashville, TN

War Memorial Auditorium

~~Sat

7/23

Louisville, KY

Iroquois Amphitheater

~~Sun

7/24

Columbus, OH

Express Live!

~~Tue

7/26

Birmingham, AL

Avondale Brewing Company

~~Wed

7/27

Mobile, AL

Saenger Theatre

Fri

7/29

Kaslo, BC

Kaslo Jazz Festival

*Wed

8/3

Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific Amphitheatre

Thu

8/4

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mammoth Festival

**Fri

8/5

Flagstaff, AZ

Pepsi Amphitheater

**Sat

8/6

Durango, CO

Three Springs

**Sun

8/7

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Tue

8/9

Salt Lake City, UT

Red Butte Garden

**Thu

8/11

Bend, OR

Les Schwab Amphitheater

**Fri

8/12

Troutdale, OR

Edgefield

Sat

8/13

Tamarack, ID

The Huckleberry Jam

**Tue

8/16

Missoula, MT

Big Sky Brewing Company

**Wed

8/17

Spokane, WA

Knitting Factory Concert House

**Fri

8/19

Lake Tahoe, NV

MontBleu Resort & Casino

Sat

8/20

Lincoln, CA

Thunder Vibes

**Sun

8/21

Saratoga, CA

The Mountain Winery

**Tue

8/23

Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma Mountain Village

~Wed

8/24

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley Fair

**Thu

8/25

San Luis Obispo, CA

Avila Beach Resort

**Fri

8/26

Las Vegas, NV

Brooklyn Bowl

Sat

8/27

Tucson, AZ

The Rialto Theatre

!Sun

8/28

Santa Fe, NM

The Santa Fe Opera House

Fri

9/2

Seattle, WA

Bumbershoot

Sat

9/3

Jacksonville, OR

Britt Pavilion

Sun

9/4

Arcata, CA

Van Duzer Theatre

Sept

15-18

Victoria, BC

Rifflandia

* w/ G. Love & Special Sauce

** w/ Zella Day

~ w/ Iration

~~ w/ Marc Scibilia

! w/ Lila Downs

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 8:23 pm

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner BRIAN SETZER and his 19-piece THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA will visit 32 cities beginning Saturday, November 12 in Appleton and make stops in Nashville, Los Angeles and San Francisco, among others (full itinerary below). Their 13th annual tour, presented by SiriusXM, will feature music off their latest Christmas album, ROCKIN' RUDOLPH, (available now as a limited edition box set, CD, vinyl or download) plus music off their three previous best-selling holiday albums; and original material from BRIAN SETZER. Tickets are on sale now; visit www.briansetzer.comfor more information and to purchase tickets.

In December of last year, THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA performed an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners in New York City which aired on SiriusXM's Outlaw Country and Holly channels. Also last year, THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA  made a special appearance on TBS' "CONAN," performing Here Comes Santa Claus" (here) and "Yabba-Dabba Yuletide" (here).

Produced by Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, etc...) and recorded in both Nashville, TN and Hollywood, CA, the 12-track ROCKIN' RUDOPLH includes highlights such as "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Yabba-Dabba Yuletide," and "Rockabilly Rudolph," among other notable Christmas classic tunes. SETZER's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings are matched with THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA's rockin' big-band horn arrangements-an unbeatable combination.

Catch BSO's 13th Annual "Christmas Rocks! Tour" in the following cities:

DATE

LOCATION

VENUE

Sat-Nov-12

Appleton, WI

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Sun-Nov-13

Ames, IA

Stephens Auditorium

Tue-Nov-15

Saint Charles, IL

The Arcada Theatre

Wed-Nov-16

Kalamazoo, MI

State Theatre

Thu-Nov-17

Northfield, OH

Hard Rock Live

Sat-Nov-19

Mashantucket, CT

Foxwoods Casino- Grand Theatre

Sun-Nov-20

Easton, PA

State Theatre Center For The Arts

Mon-Nov-21

Red Bank, NJ

Count Basie Theatre

Wed-Nov-23

Buffalo, NY

Center For The Arts

Fri-Nov-25

Englewood, NJ

Bergen Performing Arts Center

Sat-Nov-26

Washington, DC

Warner Theatre

Sun-Nov-27

Westbury, NY

Theatre at Westbury

Tue-Nov-29

Montclair, NJ

Wellmont Theater

Fri-Dec-02

Newport News, VA

Ferguson Center For The Arts

Sat-Dec-03

Atlanta, GA

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

Sun-Dec-04

Nashville, TN

Ryman Auditorium

Tue-Dec-06

Louisville, KY

Palace Theatre

Wed-Dec-07

Evansville, IN

Old National Events Plaza

Fri-Dec-09

Shawnee, OK

Firelake Arena

Sat-Dec-10

Tulsa, OK

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Sun-Dec-11

Thackerville, OK

WinStar World Casino

Tue-Dec-13

Denver, CO

Paramount Theatre

Thu-Dec-15

Phoenix, AZ

Celebrity Theatre

Fri-Dec-16

Temecula, CA

Pechanga Resort & Casino

Sat-Dec-17

Los Angeles, CA

Microsoft Theatre

Tue-Dec-20

Bakersfield, CA

Fox Theatre

Thu-Dec-22

Modesto, CA

Gallo Center For The Arts

Fri-Dec-23

Reno, NV

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino

Sat-Dec-24

San Francisco, CA

Warfield Theatre

Mon-Dec-26

Seattle, WA

Paramount Theatre

Tue-Dec-27

Portland, OR

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Thu-Dec-29

Santa Rosa, CA

Luther Burbank Center For The Arts

Tue, 08/09/2016 - 3:48 pm

The members of STS9Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)—went through a lot over the course of making this record. In order to connect and express something more direct than they could with the music alone, the band chose to utilize more lyrics than they have on any of their previous efforts. It’s an album about human identity and the magical truth of who we are, where we’re going, and our place in the Universe. THE UNIVERSE INSIDE—which was written, recorded, produced and mixed by the band at their own 1320 Mission Control in Santa Cruz, CA—comes on the cusp of STS9’s 20th Anniversary (in 2017) and in the midst of their appearances on the summer festival circuit.

The album’s first single “Get Loud” is a collaboration with singer/songwriter Betty Idol and acclaimed production team the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Envisioned as a throwback from the future, the song is an ode to the musicians and producers that STS9 grew up loving. Like much of the band’s work, it features a rallying cry disguised as a dance hook. The lyrics are a call to “let it lift you up,” “say it proud,” and stand up for justice and civil rights. THE UNIVERSE INSIDE opens with “Supercluster,” which samples the original NASA STS-9 radio transmission and represents the band’s return from a journey that began with their 1998 debut, Interplanetary Escape Vehicle. The first words that are heard are a shout out to STS9’s home, and muse, California. See full track listing below.

Track listing for THE UNIVERSE INSIDE:

“Supercluster”

“Out of This World”

“Get Loud”

“Light Years”

“Totem”

“World Go Round”

“Give & Take”

“Elsewhere”

“Sun, Moon & Stars”

“New Dawn, New Day”

“Worry No More”

“Common Descent”

“The Universe Inside”

Fri, 08/19/2016 - 1:49 pm

Get ready to be thrust into the world of STEVE AOKI as the documentary I'll Sleep When I'm Dead is available world-wide today, August 19 via Netflix, the world's leading internet TV network.  AOKI's story can now be seen in homes in over 190 countries world-wide, joining such highly regarded Netflix original titles as House of CardsStranger ThingsWhat Happened, Miss Simone? and Making A Murderer.  To mark the occasion, AOKI will complete a Facebook Live Q&A at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT on Wednesday, August 24 moderated by iconic journalist Katie Couric.  Tune in at: steveaoki.is/Facebook

The film, which premiered to a sold-out audience at the Tribeca Film Festival this past spring, gives an inside look at the life of the Grammy-nominated electronic dance music superstar who stands as one of pop music's most tireless multi-hyphenates: founder of the taste-making record label Dim Mak and a chart-topping producer-remixer-DJ with his finger pressed firmly to the pulse of cutting-edge youth culture. Vulnerable and often bittersweet, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead was shot over the course of three years, during the making of his Neon Future double album (Dim Mak/Ultra Music, 2014/15). It follows his journey to play the biggest show of his career and centers around the complex yet loving relationship with his father, the Benihana restaurant tycoon, daredevil athlete and former Olympian Rocky Aoki.

From the main stage of Tomorrowland in Belgium to intimate gatherings at his family home in Japan, it's an inside look at one of music's most outstanding characters. The story is complimented by interviews with STEVE's mother (another major influence in his life), sister/supermodel Devon Aoki, along with musicians and contemporaries Diplo, Tiesto, Afrojack, Laidback Luke, Travis Barker, Pete Tong and will.i.am, among others.

The film comes from the same team behind the critically acclaimed documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.  It is directed by Justin Krook and produced by David Gelb (Chef's TableJiro Dreams of Sushi), Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages), Happy Walters (The Big Lebowski, The Fighter, Limitless), Matt ColonExecutive Producers Michael J. Mailis, Hajime Inoue and Joanna Shaw; and Co-Producer's Susan WrubelNick Stern and Gaku Kaneko.

Catch STEVE AOKI on his upcoming international tour dates:

Sat
8/20
Croatia
Club MTV - Summerblast
Sun
8/21
Ibiza, Spain
DVLM
Thu
8/25
Tel Aviv, Israel
Life In Color
Sat
8/27
Ubersee, Germany
Chiemsee Summer Festival
Sun
8/28
Daresbury, UK
Creamfields
Thu
9/1
Ibiza, Spain
Cream, Amnesia
Fri
9/2
Las Vegas, NV
Jewel
Sat
9/3
New York, NY
Electric Zoo: Wild Island 
Sun
9/4
Las Vegas, NV
WET
Thu
9/8
Ibiza, Spain
Neon Future, USHUAIA
Fri
9/9
Saskatoon, Canada
Whitewood
Sat
9/10
Brescia. Italy
Number One Club
Sat
9/10
Florence, Italy
Wish Festival
Thu
9/15
Ibiza, Spain
Neon Future, USHUAIA
Fri
9/16
Del Mar, CA
KAABOO
Sat
9/17
Las Vegas, NV
Wet Republic
Mon
9/19
Las Vegas, NV
Jewel
Fri
9/23
Winnepeg, Canada
Shaw Park
Sat
9/24
Scottsdale, AZ
Talking Stick Resort and Casino
Sat
10/1
San Diego, CA
Pecto Park
Sat
10/1
Las Vegas, NV
Jewel
Sat
10/1
Las Vegas, NV
Wet Republic
Sat
10/8
Las Vegas, NV
Jewel
Sun
10/9
Las Vegas
Wet Republic
Fri
10/14
Miami Beach, FL
Story
Sat
10/15
Las Vegas, NV
Hakkasan
Sun
10/16
Denver, CO
Denver Perfroming Arts Center
Thu
10/27
Mexico City
Maquinara City
Fri
10/28
New Orleans, LA
VooDoo Festival
Mon
10/31
Las Vegas, NV
Jewel
Sat
11/5
Las Vegas, NV
Hakkasan
Thu
11/17
Las Vegas, NV
Hakkasan
Sat
11/19
Las Vegas, NV
Hakkasan
Sat
12/3
Carlisle, PA
Dickinson College ATS Auditorium
Sat
12/10
Fresno, CA
Fresno Convention Center - Exhibit Hall
Thu
12/29
Las Vegas, NV
Hakkasan
Sat
12/31
Las Vegas, NV
Jewel
Mon, 08/22/2016 - 11:54 am

Following the official announcement that their new album, THE UNIVERSE INSIDE--the band's first new full-length studio album in nearly seven years--is coming September 2, acclaimed electronic rock band STS9 has now revealed dates for a fall headlining tour in its support. STS9 will bring their expansive sound, innovative style combining the energy of 21st century dance music with the dynamics of a band, one-of-a-kind critically acclaimed production and message of unity to audiences throughout the Midwest and East Coast this October and November.

Kicking off October 20 in Minneapolis, STS9--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--will stop in Madison, Detroit, Columbus, Louisville, Memphis, Athens, Nashville, Knoxville, Asheville, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Washington, DC and Philadelphia before wrapping November 12 at New York City's Terminal 5.  Sandwiched between their headlining dates, the quintet will spend Halloween weekend performing at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans and Suwannee Hulaween in Live Oak, FL. Citi® Cardmember Presale tickets for the band's headlining dates go on sale Tuesday, August 23 with Live Nation Presales starting Wednesday, August 24 and Public On-Sale commencing Friday, August 26; all beginning at 10:00 AM local time daily. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates. 

The newly announced dates come on the heels of STS9's upcoming doubleheader in Atlanta this weekend, where the band performs their 30th sold-out show at the majestic Tabernacle this Friday, August 26 followed by a headlining three set show at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Saturday, August 27 featuring a set of the band's legendary "Axe the Cables," in which STS9 performs in "acoustic" form. Another touring milestone will be reached Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10 when STS9 performs for the 14th consecutive year at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, marking their 20th performance at the famed Colorado venue.

THE UNIVERSE INSIDE will be released via their own 1320 Records on Friday, September 2. The 13-track album continues their stylistic exploration in the studio, which is notable on the lead single "Get Loud," a collaboration with singer/songwriter Betty Idol and acclaimed production team the J.U.S.T.I.CE. League. Envisioned as a throwback from the future, the song is an ode to the musicians and producers that STS9 grew up loving. Like much of the band's work, it features a rallying cry disguised as a dance hook. The lyrics are a call to "let it lift you up," "say it proud," and stand up for justice and civil rights. THE UNIVERSE INSIDE opens with "Supercluster," which samples the original NASA STS-9 radio transmission and represents the band's return from a journey that began with their 1998 debut, Interplanetary Escape Vehicle. The first words that are heard are a shout-out to STS9's home, and muse, California. Watch and listen HERE. THE UNIVERSE INSIDE--which was written, recorded, produced and mixed by the band at their own 1320 Mission Control in Santa Cruz, CA--comes on the cusp of STS9's 20th Anniversary (in 2017). Fans can pre-order THE UNIVERSE INSIDE on iTunes or 1320 Records now and receive instant downloads of "Supercluster," "Get Loud" and "Give & Take."

DATE
CITY
VENUE
Headlining Shows:
Fri 8/26 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
Sat 8/27 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
Fri 9/9 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sat 9/10 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Thu 10/20 Minneapolis, MN Skyway Theater
Fri 10/21 Madison, WI Orpheum Theater
Sat 10/22 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Sun 10/23 Columbus, OH Express Live! Indoor Pavilion
Wed 10/26 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
Thu 10/27 Memphis, TN New Daisy Theatre
Festival Appearances:
October 28-30 New Orleans, LA Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
October 28-30 Live Oak, FL Suwannee Hulaween
Headlining Shows:
Mon 10/31 Athens, GA Georgia Theater
Thu 11/3 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium
Fri 11/4 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre
Sat 11/5 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Sun 11/6 Charlottesville, VA Jefferson Theater
Wed 11/9 Norfolk, VA The Norva
Thu 11/10 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore
Fri 11/11 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore
Sat 11/12 New York, NY Terimal 5
Festival Appearance:
Thu 12/1-Mon 12/5 Punta Cana, DR Dominican Holidaze
Tue, 08/30/2016 - 9:06 am

LIGHTS ALL NIGHT is undeniably the place to be this New Year's EveTexas' largest electronic music festival--happening Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31 at Dallas Market Hall in Dallas--has announced the next phase of its lineup.

Joining headliners deadmau5, Above & Beyond and ZEDD, along with A$AP Ferg, NERO (DJ set), RL Grime and Tchami, comes a variety of talent including 12th Planet, A-Trak, Cazzette, Crizzly, Feed Me (DJ set), Felix Cartal, G Buck, Kayzo, Kill The Noize, REZZ, San Holo, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set).  Also in the tradition of LIGHTS ALL NIGHT supporting emerging talent are Bishu, DJDS (DJ Dodger Stadium), (dreamchild), Kittens, Luca Lush, Medasin, PUSHER, Whethan and X&G.

Stay tuned for more artists to be announced later.

Meanwhile, LIGHTS ALL NIGHT in El Paso will be going off the same nights with deadmau5 and RL Grime.  Look for its line-up to be announced soon.

Tickets for LIGHTS ALL NIGHT at the Dallas Market Hall are available now at www.lightsallnight.com.

Full Lineup for LIGHTS ALL NIGHT Dallas is:

Above & Beyond

A$AP Ferg

Atrak

Bishu

Cazzette

Crizzly

deadmau5

DJDS (DJ Dodger Stadium)

(dreamchild)

Feed Me (DJ Set)

Felix Cartel

G-Buck

Kayzo

Kill the Noise

Kittens

Luca Lush

Medasin

NERO (DJ Set)

Pusher

Rezz

RL Grime

San Holo

Tchami

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set)

12th Planet

Whethan

Zedd

X&G

Tue, 08/30/2016 - 12:09 pm

This Labor Day Weekend--September 2, 3 & 4 on Randall's Island--ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND transforms the famous outdoor NYC venue into untamed territory.  With headliners Bassnectar, Tiesto, and Hardwell, along with Carnage, Porter Robinson and The Chainsmokers, plus curated stages from Anjunadeep, Buygore, Dim Mak and the Big Apple debuts of Spanish parties elrow and ANTS, New York City's major electronic music festival has a plethora of delights awaiting fans' senses. Set times for over the 100 acts featured on the festival bill are available below.

ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND has released the official, easy-to-use app--ready for fans to plan not only which sets they will see and take note of where everything will be set up, but what food they can eat from the exquisite selection of over 25 vendors curated by New Fork City that will be available as well.  See below for the festival map, and check out the lay of the land in a fun virtual tour, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMB9XyGL4RE

For those who want to keep the party going, ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND has announced its official parties that will take place each night after the festival ends at many of the city's hottest clubs including Marquee, SPACE, Lavo, Output and Webster Hall.

Thu, 09/01/2016 - 11:07 am

In his trailblazing and incredibly prolific career, artist, composer and all-around musical pioneer Frank Zappa released more than 60 albums in his lifetime, as a solo artist and with his bands the Mothers of Invention and the Mothers. Coupled with more than 40 posthumous releases since his death in 1993 at 52, figuring out where to start in Zappa's vast, genre-leaping catalog can be daunting. ZAPPAtite - Frank Zappa's Tastiest Tracks, due September 23 on Zappa Records/UMe and available for pre-order now, collects some of Zappa's best known and beloved compositions, from his early psychedelic rock beginnings to his avant-garde experimentation, jazz-rock explorations, symphonic suites and satirical send-ups,compiling them into one easily digestible collection and offering key entryways into the many musical worlds of the visionary musician. Available on CD and digitally, with vinyl to come at a later date, the album is divided into three courses - Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts - and the food-centric theme oozes throughout the album art, which features Zappa in a diner on the cover, a track list that resembles a menu and some of Zappa's favorite eats. The 18 compositions that make up ZAPPAtite were compiled by Zappa's son Ahmet Zappa and encyclopedic Zappa archivist, "Vaultmeister" Joe Travers. "This isn't a greatest hits album as Frank didn't really have 'hits,' per se, nor is it a 'best of' since that would be an impossibility to fit so much awesome onto one disc," says Ahmet Zappa. "It's a veritable smorgasbord of musicality for the curious and a buffet of favorites for the fans, ZAPPAtite collects a cross section of my favorite songs composed by my dad, that lean more towards the rock side of his expansive repertoire. I hope you're hungry because this meal for your ears rocks!"

Kicking off with the one-two punch of "I'm The Slime" and "Dirty Love" from Zappa's 1973 watershed Gold album, Over-Nite Sensation, the collection quickly introduces Zappa's eclecticism and salacious tongue as the songs meld polyrhythmic psychedelic rock and heavy funk with his trademark innuendo-filled lyrics. From there, the album travels through Zappa's sprawling musical universe, highlighting vital songs and important eras of his career. The Appetizers portion also includes the GRAMMY® -nominated disco satire "Dancin' Fool" and the controversial European smash "Bobby Brown Goes Down" from Zappa's popular 1979 album, Sheik Yerbouti; and "Trouble Every Day" from Zappa's embryonic rock band the Mothers of Invention's groundbreaking 1966 debut, Freak Out!. Entrees includes one of Zappa's best known works, the universally loved instrumental "Peaches En Regalia from his classic 1969 solo sophomore record, Hot Rats; ubiquitous Top 40 hit "Valley Girl," featuring his then 14-year-old daughter Moon Unit affecting a valley girl "gag-me-with-a-spoon" patois, from 1982's Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch;to the possible autobiographical track from a parallel dimension "Joe's Garage" of 1979's LP of the same name; and the waggish blues rocker "Cosmik Debris" and the humorous "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow," two standouts from one of Zappa's most commercial and accessible albums, 1974's Apostrophe (').

Desserts explores Zappa's musical virtuosity and singular live performances and includes the comedic "Titties & Beer" from the 1978 live album, Zappa In New York; the frenetic Synclavier-fueled "G-Spot Tornado" from 1986's JazzFrom Hell; the anti-drugs creed, "Cocaine Decisions" from 1983's The Man From Utopia;and "Zoot Allures," the heady instrumental featuring some of Zappa's electrifying guitar playing, from 1976's Zoot Allures. The album culminates with a performance of "Strictly Genteel" with the London Symphony Orchestra. The epic, orchestral-rock piece originally served as the grand finale to Zappa's surrealist 1971 film, "200 Motels."

As this year marks 50 years since the release of the Mothers of Invention's seminal debut album, Freak Out!, hailed as one of the 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time by Rolling Stone, Zappa's music and enduring legacy has been experiencing a renaissance as younger generations discover his music. Apair of documentaries has also brought about a renewed interest and focus on the forward-thinking iconoclast's lasting impact. In June, Sony Pictures Classics released the feature documentary, "Eat That Question - Frank Zappa In His Own Words" to widespread acclaim. Comprised of TV interviews, performances and rare archival footage, the film reveals a provocative 20th century musical genius, rock legend and intellectual firebrand whose worldview reverberates into the present day and beyond. In April, filmmaker Alex Winter announced his plans for a documentary entitled, "Who The F*@% Is Frank Zappa," and it quickly pushed past its goal of $500,000 to became the highest-funded documentary film in Kickstarter's history by collecting just over $1.1 million by offering t-shirts, posters, inclusion in the film's credits, access to never-released audio recordings, video footage, visual materials from the vault, and even the chance to purchase Zappa's 8,000 sq. ft. Hollywood home.

Since the Zappa Family Trust and UMe entered into a global partnership for a long-term, licensing agreement encompassing Zappa's entire recorded catalog, as well as rights management participation across the rest of the cultural icon's creative canon, together they have been steadily reissuing the catalog on CD, LP and digitally. They have also been digging deep into Zappa's famed vault to make available a bevy of unreleased material, live concerts and other assorted rarities.

Continuing the reissues, Zappa's classic Hot Rats was just released on 180-gram vinyl on August 26. Recorded in 1969, his second solo album is widely known for its pioneering fusion of jazz and rock and contains one of his best known songs, "Peaches En Regalia." Mostly an instrumental album, sans "Willie The Pimp" which features Captain Beefheart's craggy vocals, the six-song LP is filled with complex musical passages, breathtaking playing and some beautifully melodic moments.

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 8:28 am

SFX Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFXE), the world's largest producer of live events and entertainment content focused primarily on electronic music culture, announced today the successful completion of the Eighth Annual Electric Zoo Festival in New York City.

The three-day music festival, which took place this Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, at Randall's Island Park in New York City, was led by a unique "Wild Island" theme and included over a hundred of the world's biggest artists on multiple stages.  It featured headline performances from Tiësto, Hardwell, current #1 Billboard artists The Chainsmokers, Bassnectar, Porter Robinson and Steve Aoki. The weekend also served as the stateside debut of legendary party experience brands ANTS and Elrow, with an electric main stage lineup.

"We thank New York City and the electronic music community for another massively successful weekend on Randall's Island," said Adam Richman, SVP of Made Event-New York and Director of Electric Zoo at SFX Entertainment, Inc. "SFX is proud to be a part of this unbelievable atmosphere and looks forward to the challenge of topping this weekend when we return for another festival next year."

Festival organizers, Made Event, in creative partnership with electronic music experience pioneer ID&T- well-known for its cutting-edge production of events such as Mysteryland, Sensation and Tomorrowland-took Electric Zoo into its eighth year with a walk on the WILD side inspired by larger-than-life animals. The Main Stage was a reared cobra looming over the crowd. The Riverside Stage took the form of a giant octopus, while other stages included designs such a jungle and frozen tundra.  Ticket holders came from 90 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Notable individuals attending the festival included actress Taryn Manning and Olympic medalist Monica Aksamit.

"This was an incredibly important time for all of us as we re-imagined Electric Zoo to give the community an immersive experience," said Michael Julian, Director of Marketing at Made Event/SFX Entertainment, Inc.  "This festival represents the best of any electronic music event globally, while keeping our hearts rooted in New York dance floors.  We met a big milestone this year and look forward to working ever harder to exceed expectations for next year."

"We pride ourselves in creating one of a kind magical moments for our fans that will impact their life in any positive way. They are our inspiration, we do it all for them," said Sebastian Solano, CEO ID&T North America.  "Once more we have shown the dance music world that Electric Zoo is the flagship music festival of New York City."

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 1:19 pm

American Rock'n'Roll band THE WALCOTTS today (9/16) release their debut full-length album LET THE DEVIL WIN on Local Hero Records via KOBALT/AWAL. The new 12-track album by the Los Angeles band--that captivatingly distills roots music,soul, blues, and country--can be purchased digitally (here) on iTunes and physically in CD and vinyl formats on Amazon here. Additionally, the album can be streamed on Spotify here.

THE WALCOTTS--Tom Cusimano (Vocals/Guitar), Laura Marion (Vocals), Jim Olson (Drums) and Devin Shea (Violin)--will celebrate the release of LET THE DEVIL WIN with an album release show in Los Angeles at Hotel Café this Saturday, September 17 presented by The Bluegrass Situation, followed by taking the festival stage Sunday, September 18 at KAABOO in Del Mar, CA.  Earlier this week (9/12), American Songwriter partnered with THE WALCOTTS to premiere their 360 performance video of "Helping Hand (Austin, 4am)" off the new album. Click here to watch the interactive virtual reality/360 video on a desktop or here on a cell phone.

LET THE DEVIL WIN finds THE WALCOTTS planting one foot in the rootsy terrain of their influences and the other pointing toward the future. Armed with a large line-up, their sound is fueled by male-female vocal harmonies with the accompaniment of horns, pedal-steel, fiddle, and piano.With songs recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Rami Jaffee's (The Wallflowers/Foo Fighters) private Fonogenic Studios in Los Angeles along with a co-written song with John Alagia--known for his work with Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer--the sound is unmistakably WALCOTTS: both familiar and fresh, old and new, fine-tuned and broadly appealing.

Formed in 2012, THE WALCOTTS began spreading their music through multiple TV and film placements, while also earning a well-deserved rep as a powerful live act (with personnel growing as large as nine players on stage). They've opened dates for Steve Winwood, Chris Isaak and Honeyhoney before landing the above-mentioned Chris Stapleton West Coast tour. Live, THE WALCOTTS bring the nuances of their recorded material to life with every show--including recent gigs alongside LeeAnn Womack, Lindi Ortega, Kate Voegele and Men at Work's Colin Hay--building upward toward an explosion of horns, organ, guitar and dual vocals.

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 2:06 pm

After performing this past Saturday (9/10) at the Shoreline Jam at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA for more than 10,000 fans, IRATION has announced a Los Angeles headlining show for Friday, November 11 at The Novo by Microsoft. The show will feature full and acoustic performances from the reggae-influenced alternative rock band, making this an extra special night in downtown LA. Tickets go on sale to the public today (9/16) at 10am PT; click here for more details.

The Los Angeles show date is one of many that the Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group has coming up this fall, featuring a mix of headlining shows and festival appearances. First up, IRATION heads to Philadelphia this Sunday, September 18 for the Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party with CHVRCHES, Miike Snow and The Griswolds, among others, and then the band makes their way to Arizona to headline the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff September 22 and the Marquee Theatre in Tempe September 23.

On Sunday, September 25, the quintet--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--is set to headline the Huntridge Stage at Las Vegas' Life Is Beautiful performing from 10:50-11:35pm. Prior to their festival appearance, IRATION will play a special acoustic set for X107.5FM KXTE on Saturday, September 24 at 11pm at The Gold Spike Hotel in Las Vegas.

Other upcoming dates include headlining the Alta Music Festival in Avila Beach, CA on October 15, performing at the Rock 102.1 KFMA Fall Ball Music Festival in Tucson, AZ on October 16 and then headlining Rootfire At The Park in Cocoa, FL on October 22, the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA on November 18 and the Del Mar Race Track in San Diego on November 19. See below for full list of tour dates.

On the radio front, the band's current single "Hotting Up" continues to gain traction nationwide. The track--off their full-length album of the same name--is currently in rotation on 91X San Diego, KFMA Tucson, KDKB Phoenix, KUCD Honolulu, KRXP Colorado Springs, KJEE Santa Barbara, WJSE Atlantic City, WRMR Wilmington, KRXF Bend and WZLB Fort Walton. The single has also received spins from KROQ-FM Los Angeles (where it was featured as Ted Stryker's "420 Song Of the Day" on 8/24), KXTE Las Vegas, WSFS Miami, WRFF Philadelphia, WRDA Atlanta, KRZQ Reno, WEND Charlotte, KWTN Minneapolis, WLKK Buffalo, KNOB Santa Rosa, KPOI Honolulu, WSUN Tampa, WRZX Indianapolis and KZND Anchorage. HOTTING UP--released in 2015 via Three Prong Records/Caroline--gave IRATION its second #1 album on Billboard's Reggae Albums chart, following their 2013 chart-topper, Automatic.

Watch the animated video for "Hotting Up" HERE.

Catch IRATION on the road in the following cities:

DATE
CITY
VENUE
Sun 9/18
Philadelphia, PA
Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party at Festival Pier
Thu 9/22
Flagstaff, AZ
Orpheum Theater
Fri 9/23
Tempe, AZ
Marquee Theatre
Sun 9/25
Las Vegas, NV
Life Is Beautiful Festival
Sat 10/15
Avila Beach, CA
Alta Music Festival
Sun 10/16
Tucson, AZ
Rock 102.1 KFMA Fall Ball Music Festival
Sat 10/22
Cocoa, FL
Rootfire at the Park
Fri 11/11
Los Angeles, CA
The Novo by Microsoft
Fri 11/18
Oakland, CA
Fox Theater
Sat 11/19
Del Mar, CA
Del Mar Race Track
Wed, 09/21/2016 - 9:37 am

For many years, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has preached a message of "Ubuntu: what affects one of us, affects us all". On Friday, October 7,2016 at The Saban Theatre in Los Angeles, an all-star group of artists will unite for the first UNITY Mini-Big Show in support of UNITY: The Desmond Tutu Legacy Project (www.unity4tutu.com) to put this philosophy into practice with a concert in tribute to the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

Hosted by Archbishop Tutu's grandson Xabiso Tutu-Gxasho, the evening will feature music from Incubus (in a special acoustic performance), Steve Vai, Fishbone, Pato Banton, members of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Spencer Davis and Donovan, who will be accompanied by Lili HaydenKimo the Blaxican has joined the show as MC and Adam Gaynor as a presenter, with iconic American poet Stephen Kalinich will recite inspirational new works, with additional guests TBA. It will be held on Archbishop Tutu's 85th birthday and coincides with a series of events attended by the Archbishop in Cape Town, South Africa. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation.

The Los Angeles show kicks off the Mini-Big Benefit concert series for UNITY: The Desmond Tutu Legacy Project, a global effort spearheaded by the Archbishop and his daughter Mpho Tutu to ensure his work for peace, justice and equality continues for generations to come.  Each Mini-Big show is an intimate performance of notable artists taking place in a theatre as opposed to a stadium, designed to reach the largest audience possible worldwide via live stream in partnership with Facebook, with audio simulcasts on terrestrial radio in each market. Additional Mini-Big Shows will be held throughout 2016-7 including New York, December 2016, Miami, March 2017, Atlanta, April 2017 and Toronto, spring 2017, with more cities to be announced.

Each Mini-Big concert will be filmed for inclusion in an exclusive retrospective documentary on Archbishop Tutu's life story, which will trace the evolution of his extraordinary legacy. The documentary will feature rare archival footage and interviews with iconic personalities including Annie Lennox, Bono, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Gabriel, Steve Tyler, Alfre Woodard, Sean Paul, Johnny Clegg and others who have been inspired by his work. Quincy Jones will serve as Executive Producer of an all-star soundtrack to complement the film.

Quincy Jones said, "I am thrilled to be working on UNITY, the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Documentary and Soundtrack. Archbishop Tutu is a long time brother and friend of mine and I am excited to ensure that his legacy is carried on for future generations."

"We have songs that are political," adds Tim Burton of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones who are thrilled to get behind the cause.  "They sound like goofy ska punk songs a lot of the time but they are about racism. They are about unity and justice."

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $60 to $105.

Now through September 23, fans 18+ have the opportunity to win a special package to the UNITY Mini-Big show including roundtrip travel for two to Los Angeles, hotel accommodation, premium tickets to the show and more.  More information can be found here: https://www.propeller.la/unityla

Sat, 09/24/2016 - 10:57 am

With its soothing rhythm, "Strobe" is one of the most beloved tracks from Canadian electronic music producer deadmau5's repertoire. Originally released in 2009 on his classic album For Lack Of A Better Name, the song reemerges today in multiple remix form for MAU50100, officially marking the 100th release for deadmau5mau5traplabel.

Only a select number of producers have put their touches to "Strobe" up until now including Plump DJs, DJ Marky & SPY and Michael Woods, whose remix appeared on 2014's retrospective album 5 years of mau5. For MAU50100, mau5trap presents give more from Feed Me, Com Truise, Dimension, Lane 8 and ATTLAS with each producer making it their own.

Listen: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqJDCdYET6JvpVfzVqu4n8TX2tZJV_R-u
Buy Link: http://smarturl.it/stroberemixes

Wrote Will McCarthy of Dancing Astronaut (9/9/16) on Divergent's remix, "The producer leaves most of deadmau5's production intact, commencing with a somewhat abbreviated introduction before moving into a drop which places a slight modification of the original synth-work atop a smooth drum & bass rhythm."

Kat Bein of Billboard (9/21/16) noted, "This is some cinematic sh-t, right here. We thought Feed Me's remix of deadmau5 favorite "Strobe" would be something harder and faster than the original perhaps, something with some monster teeth. In that respect, we weren't let down, but we were also given so much more. It opens into a steady build that finds quick resolution in a funky, glitchy take on the well-known musical themes. The energy increases, and then we take a sudden turn, as if walking through a haunted hallway only to run head-first into a beautiful garden oasis."

"We love Com Truise over at Mixmag and his slo-mo strain of synthwave is an intergalactic view into the future. He's turned 'Strobe' into a sumptuous roller, one that's packed with glitzy synths and robotic grooves, enough to garner plaudits from the mau5," adds Funster of Mixmag (9/19/16).

TRACKLISTING:
1. Strobe (Feed Me Remix)
2. Strobe (Com Truise Remix)
3. Strobe (Dimension Remix)
4. Strobe (Lane 8 Remix)
5. Strobe (ATTLAS Remix)

Sat, 09/24/2016 - 11:28 am

LEAP OF FAITH, the new 12-track solo album from TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT, is out today (9/23) on the indie label Benowen Records. Listen to LEAP OF FAITH by the groundbreaking vocalist, songwriter and bass player from the legendary rock groups Eagles and Poco in its entirety, today on Rolling Stone Country (here) and purchase the album via iTunes (here) and exclusive online store bundles (here).

Recorded at his Los Angeles studio and co-produced with engineer Hank Linderman, LEAP OF FAITH is a strong mix of rock, country, Americana, R&B and even a bit of reggae.  LEAP OF FAITH marks the culmination of SCHMIT's unhurried, yet inspired reflections of life. The album's first single "Red Dirt Road" is currently impacting Americana and AAA radio. "Like the rest of my new solo album Leap of Faith, 'Red Dirt Road' was recorded in my L.A. studio featuring Van Dyke Parks on accordion, John McFee (from The Doobie Brothers) on fiddle, and harmonies by Herb Pedersen," explains TIMOTHY re the first single. "Upon hearing this song one might think the setting is from the deep south, but actually the image comes from the island of Kauai.  It's a tune about finally being able to let go."

Rolling Stone Country's Andrew Leahey recently described LEAP OF FAITH as follows: "Written and tracked during breaks in the The Eagles' touring schedule, the new record shines a light not only on Schmit's voice, which remains remarkably untouched by the decades that have elapsed since he sang his band's final hit, 'I Can't Tell You Why,' but also the songwriting chops of an Americana pioneer. Long before that genre had a name, Schmit helped glue the nuance of country and bluegrass to the noise of rock. If the music on Leap of Faith sounds somewhat familiar, it's because Schmit now shares the marketplace with songwriters who grew up studying his work with Poco and the Eagles." (August 25, 2016)

Illuminated by an array of fine musicians and singers, LEAP OF FAITH plays like a multicolored corona around SCHMIT's distinctive artistry. From the jaunty opening track "My Hat" to the soaring harmonies and heartfelt reflections of "This Waltz," this is more than another album in a great artist's catalog. Writing and recording between touring with the Eagles, the songs on LEAP OF FAITH have a broad compass.  "Slow Down" is a note to self on escaping life's pressures coasting along on a reggae pulse sweetened by jazz giant Gary Burton's vibraphone, while  "What I Should Do" has a Muscle Shoals feel; steamy, funky, and sensual.  On "Goodbye, My Love," he takes us deep down into traditional country with Paul Franklin's glistening steel guitar layered over the changes.  And on "It's Alright," his most intimate song, SCHMIT needs only his own acoustic guitar to express profound love.

Watch the new lyric video for "Red Dirt Road" below:

Following is the track listing for LEAP OF FAITH:

1. My Hat

2. Slow Down

3. All Those Faces

4. I Refuse

5. What I should Do

6. Goodbye, My Love

7. You're So Wild

8. It's Alright

9. Red Dirt Road

10. The Island

11. Pearl On The String

12. This Waltz

TIMOTHY is currently in Nashville for the Americana Music Festival & Conference. After presenting at the Americana Music & Honors Awardsshow at Ryman Auditorium (9/21) andperforming during "Music City Roots"at Factory at Franklin (9/22), TIMOTHY and his band will perform on Sunday (9/25) at sold- out concert at City Winery-Nashville (609 Lafayette Street). Next, he'll head to Atlanta for a show on Sunday (9/26) at City Winery-Atlanta (650 North Ave.), on-sale (here).

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 12:47 pm

LIGHTS ALL NIGHT announces today (September 28) the full lineup for its first-ever venture into El Paso at the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday, December 31.  For Texas' even larger 2016 New Year's Eve Party, festival organizers also have made the El Paso event 16+.

Joining previously announced headliners deadmau5 and RL Grime will be artists exclusive to the El Paso date--Excision, No Mana and Bijou--as well as dual-city LIGHTS ALL NIGHTS performers Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set) and Felix Cartel.

While the debut LIGHTS ALL NIGHT in El Paso brightens up Western Texas, LIGHTS ALL NIGHT in Dallas will be going off the same night with deadmau5 and RL Grime in Northern Texas.

Tickets for LIGHTS ALL NIGHT at the El Paso Convention Center and Dallas Market Hall are available now at www.lightsallnight.com.

Mon, 10/03/2016 - 1:35 pm

STS9 today (10/3) announced a three-night New Year's celebration run at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver for Thursday, December 29, Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31. The headlining shows-fresh off their two sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre September 9 and 10, marking their 20th performance at the famed Colorado venue--will cap off a massive year for the acclaimed and adventurous electronic rock band who released THE UNIVERSE INSIDE, their first new full-length studio album in nearly seven years, last month. Live Nation pre-sale tickets go on sale this Wednesday, October 5 at 10am Mountain Time, with public on-sales beginning Friday, October 7 at 10am Mountain Time. Go to www.sts9.com for more information and ticketing links.

THE UNIVERSE INSIDE--released September 2 via the band's own 1320 Records--debuted at #1 on the iTunes and Amazon Electronic Albums Charts and #2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums Chart, marking their highest position to date on that chart. The 13-track album--the band's first featuring bassist Alana Rocklin--features lead single "Get Loud," a collaboration with singer/songwriter Betty Idol and acclaimed production team the J.U.S.T.I.CE. League, and opens with "Supercluster," which samples the original NASA STS-9 radio transmission and represents the band's return from a journey that began with their 1998 debut, Interplanetary Escape Vehicle.

Catch STS9 on the road in the following cities:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Headlining Shows:

Thu      10/20               Minneapolis, MN                     Skyway Theater

Fri        10/21               Madison, WI                            Orpheum Theater

Sat       10/22               Detroit, MI                               The Fillmore

Sun      10/23               Columbus, OH                        Express Live! Indoor Pavilion

Wed     10/26               Louisville, KY                          Mercury Ballroom

Thu      10/27               Memphis, TN                          New Daisy Theatre

With GRiZ:

Fri        10/28               Pelham, AL                             Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Festival Appearances:

Sat       10/29               Live Oak, FL                           Suwannee Hulaween

Sun      10/30               New Orleans, LA                    Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Headlining Shows:

Mon     10/31               Athens, GA                             Georgia Theater

Thu      11/3                 Nashville, TN                          War Memorial Auditorium

Fri        11/4                 Knoxville, TN                          Tennessee Theatre

Sat       11/5                 Asheville, NC                          Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Sun      11/6                 Charlottesville, VA                  Jefferson Theater

Wed     11/9                 Norfolk, VA                             The Norva

Thu      11/10               Silver Spring, MD                   The Fillmore

Fri        11/11               Philadelphia, PA                      The Fillmore

Sat       11/12               New York, NY                         Terminal 5

Sat       11/19               San Francisco, CA                 The Masonic

Sun      11/20               San Francisco, CA                 The Fillmore

Festival Appearance:

Thu 12/1-Mon 12/5     Punta Cana, DR                     Dominican Holidaze

Headlining Shows:

Thu      12/29               Denver, CO                            Fillmore Auditorium

Fri        12/30               Denver, CO                            Fillmore Auditorium

Sat       12/31               Denver, CO                            Fillmore Auditorium

Sun, 10/09/2016 - 6:24 pm

DAVE STEWART AND FRIENDS' shows at The Troubadour in Los Angeles are always filled with musical fireworks and surprises, and the most recent one--this past Monday (October 3)--was a real roof-raiser, thanks to the special guest appearance by JON STEVENS. The New Zealand singer and songwriter's hard-charging performance with STEWART and his band marked the debut of songs from STEVENS' new album that was produced and co-written by STEWART. It will be released early next year (title, label and exact release date TBA).

At the packed Troubadour, thesinger, songwriter and co-founder of Eurythmics kicked off the set with songs like "Beast Called Fame" and "Magic In The Blues" from his solo albums, and then switched gears for an extra moody version of the Eurythmics' "Here Comes The Rain Again" and an instrumental duet of his chart-topping "Lily Was Here" with acclaimed saxophonist Michael Lington. Next, STEWART was joined by STEVENS for deeply soulful rocking songs from the upcoming album including "Devil In My Heart," "Oh Lord," "Feel Like Letting Go," "Scars," "Starlight," "What Makes You Happy" "Something About You" (featuring Australian singer-songwriter VANESSA AMOROSI), "Hold On," and "All About The People."  STEVENS floored the crowd with the force and delivery of his captivatingly raspy voice, and the night concluded with thunderous applause for an encore oftheEurythmics' gems "Missionary Man" and "Sweet Dreams," with STEVENS and AMOROSI memorably wrapping their voices around each other.

STEVENS' decorated career encompasses a record-smashing debut at age 16 with two consecutive No. 1 singles in his New Zealand homeland, huge hits in Australia as lead singer with Noiseworks, a 21st-century liftoff to worldwide acclaim at center stage with INXS and an iTunes featured release with his band, The Dead Daisies, whose debut single featured the legendary Slash on guitar.

About DAVE STEWART:

Multi-media entrepreneur Dave Stewart is recognized as one of the most respected and accomplished talents in the music industry today. Stewart's music career spans three decades and more than 100 million album sales, highlighted by his collaboration with Annie Lennox in the groundbreaking pop-rock duo Eurythmics ("Sweet Dreams [Are Made of This]," "Here Comes The Rain Again," "Would I Lie to You?"). Behind the scenes, he has produced albums and co-written songs for Bono, Bryan Ferry, Gwen Stefani, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Katy Perry, Mick Jagger, Sinead O'Connor, Joss Stone, and many more, garnering numerous Producer, Songwriter, Golden Globe and Grammy Awards along the way. Beyond his creative work as a musician, Stewart is a renowned producer, author, director, photographer, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Stewart has scored films for several directors, including Robert Altman, Paul Verhoven, and Ted Demme, and has written and produced the title songs for many hit movies. Together with Mick Jagger, he wrote and produced the score for "Alfie," starring Jude Law, which won the pair a Golden Globe for Best Original Song.

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 11:33 am

YES is excited to announce that drummer Alan White, who had to sit out the band's recent U.S. summer tour due to back surgery, will officially rejoin his band mates Steve Howe (guitar), Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass) and Geoff Downes (keyboard) on their Japanese tour this November. Jay Schellen, the band's good friend who sat behind the kit all summer, will also travel to Japan and sit in until White is fully healed.

"Greatly looking forward to getting back on stage with my band mates to play YES music once again for our devoted audiences," shares White.

The 6-date trek, beginning November 21 in Tokyo, will feature YES performing the 1973 album YESSONGS, the band's first live album, as well as sides one and four of 1973's double album TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS, which received rave reviews throughout their 28-date U.S. outing this summer. Of the Tales portion of the show, Chicago Tribune Community Contributor Raymond Britt raved, "The pieces were nothing short of a tour de force of musical ambition, complexity and remarkable synchronicity. It sounded outstanding." Britt also added, "This version of Yes seems to play at a higher level, a more powerful level, like they've been together a decade or more. These guys are on no nostalgia tour. They play it like they mean business, with little intention of slowing down" (8/31/16). For their upcoming Japan tour, YES will perform at the Tokyo Orchard Hall on November 21, 22, 28 and 29, the Osaka Orix Theater on November 24 and Zepp Nagoya on November 25

An expanded version of TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS featuring Steven Wilson Remixes was recently released October 7 via 1 BluRay & 3 CDs or 2 DVDs & 2 CDs (each set is available at Amazon.com). The fifth in a series of expended YES editions includes 5.1 surround mixes, new stereo mixes and high-resolution stereo mixes of the original music as well as extra material. Both editions feature restored artwork overseen and approved by Roger Dean, with an expanded booklet containing new sleeve-notes, photos and archive material.

In early 2017, YES will once again host and headline the 4th annual CRUISE TO THE EDGE. Set for February 7-11, the ultimate Prog Rock experience at sea will set sail out of Tampa, Florida aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of The Seas visiting Cozumel, Mexico and featuring over 20 artist performances including YES (with White fully on drums), Kansas, Steve Hackett, Mike Portnoy, John Wetton, Patrick Moraz, Bad Dreams, and many more. A limited number of cabins remain; go to www.cruisetotheedge.com to book a spot and to access additional information, including the full lineup, itinerary, pricing and ship details.

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 8:40 am

Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has revealed the initial dates for their 2017 touring plans with the announcement of their "Lost & Found Winter Tour." The four-week headlining outing--featuring support from Jamaican reggae artist, Protoje--is named after a track off the band's latest full-length album, HOTTING UP, their second #1 album on Billboard's Reggae Albums Chart.

"We're really excited to get back on the road this winter as we embark on the Lost and Found Tour with Protoje," shares the band. "We look forward to bringing a diverse, fun and brand new set to all the Irators out there."

The West Coast trek kicks off January 13 in Santa Cruz, CA with the first of two nights at The Catalyst. From there, IRATION--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--will stop in Ventura, Sacramento (for 2 nights), Bakersfield, Reno, Portland, Seattle (also for 2 nights), Spokane, Billings, Missoula, Garden City, Boulder, Albuquerque and Tucson throughout January and February, with more cities to be revealed. Tickets for all announced dates go on sale today (10/18) at 10am local time. Go to http://pr.irationmusic.com/lostandfound/ for more information.

The Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group still has a handful of performances to come in 2016, before wrapping another landmark year. On Friday, November 11, IRATION will headline The Novo by Microsoft in downtown Los Angeles for a night featuring full and acoustic performances with support from The Expanders and Ethan Tucker. Other upcoming dates include headlining Rootfire At The Park in Cocoa, FL on October 22, the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA on November 18 and the Del Mar Race Track in San Diego, CA on November 19. See below for full list of tour dates.

Additionally, IRATION will release an acoustic album before the year ends. In the meantime, the band continues to tour behind HOTTING UP--released in 2015 via Three Prong Records/Caroline--and their latest single off the album, "Hotting Up," which continues to gain traction at radio nationwide. Watch the animated video for "Hotting Up" HERE.

Catch IRATION on the road in the following cities:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Sat       10/22               Cocoa, FL                               Rootfire at the Park

Fri        11/11               Los Angeles, CA                     The Novo by Microsoft

Fri        11/18               Oakland, CA                           Fox Theater

Sat       11/19               Del Mar, CA                            Del Mar Race Track

2017 Lost & Found Winter Tour

Fri        1/13                 Santa Cruz, CA                       The Catalyst

Sat       1/14                 Santa Cruz, CA                       The Catalyst

Thu      1/19                 Ventura, CA                            Majestic Ventura Theatre

Fri        1/20                 Sacramento, CA                     Ace of Spades

Sat       1/21                 Sacramento, CA                     Ace of Spades

Sun      1/22                 Bakersfield, CA                       Majestic Fox Theatre

Tue      1/24                 Reno, NV                                Cargo

Thu      1/26                 Portland, OR                           Roseland Theatre

Fri        1/27                 Seattle, WA                             Showbox SoDo

Sat       1/28                 Seattle, WA                             Showbox SoDo

Sun      1/29                 Spokane, WA                          Knitting Factory Concert House

Wed     2/1                   Billings, MT                             Pub Station

Thu      2/2                   Missoula, MT                          Wilma Theater

Fri        2/3                   Garden City, ID                       Revolution Center

Mon     2/6                   Boulder, CO                            Boulder Theater

Wed     2/8                   Albuquerque, NM                    Sunshine Theatre

Thu      2/9                   Tucson, AZ                             Rialto Theatre

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 2:06 pm

YES has once again been nominated for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame following two previous nominations. It was announced this morning (10/18) that the band is on the ballot for the class of 2017.

"It is a distinguished honor to again receive a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," shares drummer Alan White. "Yes has a history of being pioneers in exploring new musical territory, 48 years later the band is still continuing this quest, who knew? Thank you for the consideration of this esteemed award."

Fans can visit www.rockhall.com/vote to case their votes (one ballot per day) for whom they want to see inducted. Voting is open now through December 5. The top five artists from the fan vote will comprise a "fans' ballot" that will be counted along with the other ballots to determine the 2017 inductees, announced in December.

Along with White, on the Rock Hall ballot for YES is current guitarist Steve Howe, late bassist Chris Squire and former members Jon Anderson (vocals), Bill Bruford (drums), Tony Kaye (keyboards), Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and Trevor Rabin (guitar).

On the concert front, YES--Howe, White, Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass) and Geoff Downes (keyboard)--head to Japan next month for a 6-date tour (November 21-29) performing the albums YESSONGS and TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS. Jay Schellen will also travel with the band for these dates to sit in for White at times until he is fully healed from this summer's back surgery. In early 2017, YES will once again host and headline the 4th annual CRUISE TO THE EDGE--set for February 7-11 aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas--featuring over 20 artist performances including YES (with White fully on drums), Kansas, Steve Hackett, Mike Portnoy, John Wetton, Patrick Moraz, Bad Dreams, and many more.

About YES:

Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists YES have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic pieces "Roundabout," "Close to the Edge," "I've Seen All Good People," "Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Starship Trooper," and countless others. Its albums, including Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans, and 90125, have been certified multi-platinum, double-platinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA, and have sold over 50 million records total in its career that has so far spanned almost five decades. Among the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, YES continues creating masterful music that inspires musicians, fans and music lovers around the world.

Mon, 10/24/2016 - 12:24 pm

The new dates come on the heels of STS9's kickoff to their headlining Fall Tour in support of THE UNIVERSE INSIDE, which began this past Thursday, October 20 in Minneapolis. STS9--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--are bringing their expansive sound, innovative style combining the energy of 21st century dance music with the dynamics of a band, one-of-a-kind critically acclaimed production and message of unity to audiences throughout the Midwest and East Coast, including a stop at New York City's Terminal 5 on November 12, before wrapping the month-long outing with two nights in San Francisco: November 19 at The Masonic and November 20 at The Fillmore.

Additionally, the festival favorites--consistently ranked on Pollstar magazine's list of the nation's top 40 touring acts--will make their debut at the upcoming Voodoo Music + Arts Experience and return to Suwannee Hulaween and Dominican Holidaze. The band caps off an incredible year with a three-night New Year's celebration run at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver for December 29-31. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates.

THE UNIVERSE INSIDE--released September 2 via the band's own 1320 Records--debuted at #1 on the iTunes and Amazon Electronic Albums Charts and #2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums Chart, marking their highest position to date on that chart. The 13-track album--the band's first featuring bassist Alana Rocklin-features lead single "Get Loud," acollaboration with singer/songwriter Betty Idol and acclaimed production team the J.U.S.T.I.CE. League, and opens with "Supercluster," which samples the original NASA STS-9 radio transmission and represents the band's return from a journey that began with their 1998 debut, Interplanetary Escape Vehicle. Written, recorded, produced and mixed by the band at their own 1320 Mission Control in Santa Cruz, CA, THE UNIVERSE INSIDE comes on the cusp of STS9's 20th Anniversary (in 2017).

Catch STS9 on the road in the following cities:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Headlining Shows:

Wed     10/26               Louisville, KY                          Mercury Ballroom

Thu      10/27               Memphis, TN                          New Daisy Theatre

With GRiZ:

Fri        10/28               Pelham, AL                             Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Festival Appearances:

Sat       10/29               Live Oak, FL                           Suwannee Hulaween

Sun      10/30               New Orleans, LA                    Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

Headlining Shows:

Mon     10/31               Athens, GA                             Georgia Theater

Thu      11/3                 Nashville, TN                          War Memorial Auditorium

Fri        11/4                 Knoxville, TN                          Tennessee Theatre

Sat       11/5                 Asheville, NC                          Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Sun      11/6                 Charlottesville, VA                  Jefferson Theater

Wed     11/9                 Norfolk, VA                             The Norva

Thu      11/10               Silver Spring, MD                   The Fillmore

Fri        11/11               Philadelphia, PA                      The Fillmore

Sat       11/12               New York, NY                         Terminal 5

Sat       11/19               San Francisco, CA                 The Masonic

Sun      11/20               San Francisco, CA                 The Fillmore

Festival Appearance:

Thu 12/1-Mon 12/5     Punta Cana, DR                     Dominican Holidaze

Headlining Shows:

Thu      12/29               Denver, CO                            Fillmore Auditorium

Fri        12/30               Denver, CO                            Fillmore Auditorium

Sat       12/31               Denver, CO                            Fillmore Auditorium

Fri        1/20                 Los Angeles, CA                     The Wiltern

Sat       1/21                 Los Angeles, CA                     The Wiltern

Fri        1/27                 Austin, TX                               ACL Live at the Moody Theater

Sat       1/28                 Austin, TX                               ACL Live at the Moody Theater

Fri        2/3                   Chicago, IL                              Aragon Ballroom

Sat       2/4                   Chicago, IL                              Aragon Ballroom

Fri        3/31                 Las Vegas, NV                        Brooklyn Bowl

Sat       4/1                   Las Vegas, NV                        Brooklyn Bowl

Fri, 11/04/2016 - 11:58 am

A leading figure in electronic music, deadmau5 has seen international chart success with such memorable tracks as the recently platinum-certified "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," "Faxing Berlin," "Sofi Needs a Ladder,"  "I Remember" and "The Veldt." deadmau5 has received six GRAMMY® nominations (performed at the 54th GRAMMY® telecast) and has won multiple JUNO Awards.  On December 2, he will release his sixth studio album "W:/2016ALBUM/" (pronounced as 'w drive 2016 album'), his first release as an independent artist via his own label mau5trap.

Hailing from Canada, deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) is a dedicated artist with an unparalleled level of passion for the creation of music, with an individualistic nature that sets him apart from the crowd. The track listing for W:/2016ALBUM/ will be revealed soon but expect a selection of brand-new unheard productions alongside recent internet works that deadmau5 had been producing publicly via various Twitch live stream sessions at http://live.deadmau5.com/.

Look for deadmau5 to close out 2016 with headlining performances at Texas music festivals LIGHTS ALL NIGHT Dallas and El Paso:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Sat

12/31

Dallas, TX

Lights All Night

Sat

12/31

El Paso, TX

Lights All Night

About deadmau5             
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced 'dead mouse'), is one of the world's most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his platinum-certified single "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," as well as "Professional Griefers," "Sofi Needs A Ladder" and "I Remember," he has also released five critically acclaimed albums: > album title goes here < (which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart, #2 on the Billboard Independent Album Chart and #5 on the Billboard Digital Album Chart), 4×4=12 (recently recognized for having sold over 500,000 copies in the United States), For Lack Of A Better NameRandom Album Title and while(1<2). The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. He appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), marking him as the first electronic artist to do so. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts almost 15 million over his combined social media channels. Earlier this year deadmau5 leaped into the virtual reality realm with Absolut and released a massive sample catalogue with Splice while performing major festival plays throughout the world.  Look for his new album W:/2016ALBUM/ and more exciting things to come from deadmau5 soon.

Fri, 11/04/2016 - 1:02 pm

Today, (11/4) THE MAGPIE SALUTE released a statement about this morning's passing of EDDIE HARSCH, the band's keyboardist and a former member of The Black Crowes.

"It is with the saddest of hearts that we bid farewell to our dear friend Eddie Harsch," said Rich Robinson of THE MAGPIE SALUTE.  "Eddie was a brilliant musician, with a beautiful heart. We should remember Eddie for his music, his great sense of humor, and his positive outlook on life. We ask that everyone please respect the privacy of Eddie's family at this time. Let's honor him by celebrating his musical contributions to the world, and by sending positive thoughts and prayers to him and his family. Our hearts will forever remain with our musical brother."

THE MAGPIE SALUTE's sold-out four-night engagement at the Gramercy Theatre in New York (January 19, 20, 21 and 22) will continue as planned. The band consists of three key members from The Black Crowes--Rich Robinson, guitarist/vocalist, guitarist Marc Ford,and bassist Sven Pipien--with members of Rich's own band: drummer Joe Magistro, keyboardist Matt Slocum, and backing vocalists Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen, along with some other friends TBA

Wed, 11/16/2016 - 9:16 am

Genre-blending, roots and rock'n'roll band THE WALCOTTS (November 14) partnered with Rolling Stone Country to premiere their official music video for "Coalinga"--a rich, panoramic video exploring the San Joaquin Valley in California--from the band's debut full-length album LET THE DEVIL WIN (out now on Local Hero Records via KOBALT/AWAL). Click here to watch the "Coalinga" video.

Earlier this month, TheBoot.com debuted a performance video for THE WALCOTTS' "Let Me Take You Home Tonight," describing  the band is "packed full of lush harmonies, pedal steel, fiddle and upbeat piano...they've earned a reputation as a powerful live act." (Amy McCarthy, 11/8). You can watch that video here.

This weekalso marks a major milestone for THE WALCOTTS with the announcement of their first-ever performance slot at California's Stagecoach Country Music Festival.  On Saturday, April 29 during the three-day festival, the band will share the festival stagewitha diverse group of artists such as Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Jamey Johnson, Margo Price, Kip Moore, Maren Morris and more.  For more information on Stagecoach, visit: http://www.stagecoachfestival.com/.

Having already performed in major markets like Washington, DC and New York City, THE WALCOTTS continue their U.S. fall tour today (November 15) at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, GA.  The tour also stops in Nashville--for a show this Wednesday (11/16) at The Basement--among other cities before wrapping in Chicago at Schubas on Sunday, November 20. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.thewalcottsmusic.com/shows/. Full tour itinerary is below.

LET THE DEVIL WIN finds the Los Angeles-based WALCOTTS planting one foot in the rootsy terrain of their influences and the other pointing toward the future. Armed with a large line-up, their sound is fueled by male-female vocal harmonies with the accompaniment of horns, pedal-steel, fiddle, and piano. The 12-track album captivatingly distills roots music,soul, blues, and country. It can be purchased digitally (here) on iTunes and physically in CD and vinyl formats on Amazon here. Additionally, the album can be streamed on Spotify here.

With songs recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Rami Jaffee's (The Wallflowers/Foo Fighters) private Fonogenic Studios in Los Angeles along with a co-written song with John Alagia--known for his work with Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer--the sound is unmistakably WALCOTTS: both familiar and fresh, old and new, fine-tuned and broadly appealing.

Catch THE WALCOTTS on tour in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Tue

11/15

 Atlanta, GA

 Eddie's Attic

Wed

11/16

 Nashville, TN

 The Basement

Thu

11/17

 St Louis, MO

 Off Broadway

Sat

11/19

 Minneapolis, MN

 Lee's Liquor Lounge

Sun

11/20

Chicago, IL

Schubas

Sat

4/29

Indio, CA

Stagecoach Festival

Fri, 11/18/2016 - 7:00 am

MINUS ZERO FESTIVAL--the multi-day winter sports and music festival--returns to the Stratton Mountain Resort in South Londonderry, VT for its second year Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8, 2017.

The 2017 edition will feature 2 stages of music, skiing, snowboarding, lodging onsite and free parking. All tickets will also include admission to the after parties.

MINUS ZERO officially launched its northeast edition this past April in Vermont with thousands of fans and a vast array of electronic and dance music artists, including headliners deadmau5 and Kaskade. There were also sets from international festival draws, like Thomas Jack, Gorgon City, Jauz, ATTLAS, Serge Devant, Tony Arzadon and Stratton native Pierce Fulton, among others. With two stages of music and the ski lifts and slopes open at Stratton Mountain Resort--an all-inclusive site featuring lodging and hotel accommodations--the picturesque backdrop of Stratton provided a stunning and unique setting for the event.

Kris Kallenbach from The Nocturnal Times hailed the festival's debut saying, "Minus Zero Festival came to Stratton Mountain, Vermont, offering a unique boutique festival experience with all the qualities of a top tier event...The sense of community was strong at Minus Zero Festival as it seemed the entire village was there for the same reason, to be a part of the region's first winter music festival." Kallenbach added, "Given the chance to conquer a new territory and early festival date, Minus Zero had an innovative idea and executed it with precision...Minus Zero chose the perfect location with beautiful natural scenery, brought in dance music's biggest names, and had the ideal environment of Stratton Mountain to give you an enclosed sense of a winter wonderland community" (4/13/16).

Watch the official 2016 recap video HERE. Stay tuned for the official lineup announcement and details about ticketing on sales.

Fri, 11/18/2016 - 10:35 am

On December 2deadmau5, a leading figure in electronic music, will unleash his sixth studio album W:/2016ALBUM/ (pronounced as 'w drive 2016 album') as his first release as an independent artist via his own label mau5trap.  Today [November 18], the pre-order officially launches with the release of "Let Go" featuring Grabbitz.

Pre-order for W:/2016ALBUM/ http://smarturl.it/2016album

Listen to "Let Go" featuring Grabbitz:

The album is a mix of material written over the last few years.  "Let Go"-- one of the album's centerpiece selections--features moody atmospheric vocals from Grabbitz.  After it was originally released as the instrumental "Silent Picture," the indie vocalist/song-writer created a bootleg vocal for the track, renaming it "Blood For The Bloodgoat."  Today it stands revised as the album-worthy "Let Go."

Elsewhere on W:/2016ALBUM/ is a myriad of deadmau5's original electronic compositions including "Cat Thruster," "2448" (written as the new anthem for Canadian hockey outfit, the Toronto Maple Leafs), the rising techno of the superb "Imaginary Friends"--inspired by deadmau5's own love for gaming, specifically eSports--and the slow-building "No Problem," a song whose quirky intro of bells and synths is reminiscent of Tom Waits' "What's He Building In There."

That the album can go from atmospheric to techno to old-school synths is reflective of where deadmau5 is right now musically.   "I'm starting to appreciate or at least come to grips with that it's okay to just end the song and then do another one. I'm not a DJ, I'm not up there blending songs together in a harmonious way that aren't mine, that create this seamless flow," he says.

Track listing for deadmau5's W:/2016ALBUM/ is:

1.    4ware

2.    2448

3.    Cat Thruster

4.    Deus Ex Machina

5.    Gish

6.    Imaginary Friends

7.    Let Go (feat. Grabbitz)

8.    No Problem

9.    Snowcone

10.  Three Pound Chicken Wing

11.  Whelk Then

Tue, 11/22/2016 - 2:14 pm

SiriusXM announced today that iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzer and his 19-piece The Brian Setzer Orchestra will perform an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners in New York Cityon Tuesday, November 29. This private concert-to air on SiriusXM's Outlaw Country and Holly channels--is part of The Brian Setzer Orchestra's in-progress 13th annual "Christmas Rocks!" tour, presented by SiriusXM (full itinerary here). In December of last year, The Brian Setzer Orchestra also performed an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners in New York City.

The private performance will feature the 19-piece band performing his unique take on Holiday classics, including songs from their first studio Christmas album in 10 years, 2015's Rockin' Rudolph, (Surfdog Records) plus Setzer's well-known hits from the Stray Cats and his solo career. Setzer recently released (November 4, via Surfdog Records) the Blu-ray/CD Rockabilly Riot: Osaka Rocka! - Live In Japan.

The "Christmas Rocks" concert, taking place at The Hard Rock Café in Times Square, will air Friday, December 9 at 8:00 pm ET on Outlaw Country, channel 60, and through the SiriusXM App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at SiriusXM. Highlights from the concert will air on SiriusXM's Holly, channel 13. For rebroadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

After the broadcast, the concert will be available on SiriusXM On Demand for subscribers listening via the SiriusXM app for smartphones and other connected devices or online at http://www.siriusxm.com/streaming.

Outlaw Country plays country rebels like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, David Allan Coe, Dwight Yoakam, Hank Williams Jr., Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Drive-By Truckers and Old 97s.

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy-award-winner Brian Setzer is a "Musician's Musician" credited with continually taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles, while single-handedly resurrecting two forgotten genres of music (rockabilly in the '80's and swing in the '90's). Along the way, he has scored chart-topping hits, sold 13 million records and received the Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award throughout his decorated career as founder/leader of the Stray Cats, his 18-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra, and as a solo artist. He is consistently cited as one of the world's greatest living guitarists, and has a best-selling, extensive line of elite Gretsch signature model guitars bearing his name. Brian appeared in the 1987 film, La Bamba, portraying rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran. In 2002, Brian earned the privilege of being one of the few musicians to be animated in an episode of "The Simpsons." That same year, Setzer was personally requested to induct Chet Atkins into the 17th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, SETZER received the distinct honor of being asked by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. to donate a replica of his original 1959 Gretsch 6120 "Stray Cat" guitar, joining an elite collection of musical instruments at the museum including Dizzy Gillespie's trumpet and John Coltrane's saxophone.

 For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

Wed, 11/23/2016 - 9:14 am

IRATION has officially announced the details for their new acoustic album, DOUBLE UP. The 10-track album--set for digital release December 2 via their own Three Prong Records--marks the reggae-influenced alternative rock band's first all-acoustic album as they prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first album in 2017. In anticipation of its release, IRATION has teamed up with Pandora for an exclusive album premiere, running from November 23 through December 1. Starting tomorrow, go to www.pandora.com/premieres to listen to DOUBLE UP.

"We're really pumped to announce the release of Double Up, our new acoustic release. We took songs from our whole catalog of music and stripped them back and gave them an alternate life," shares the members of IRATION. "We thought about a wave doubling up and the fact that it's another version of the same entity. That's what Double Up is, another version of these songs."

DOUBLE UP--reworked at 17th Street Recording Studios in Costa Mesa, CA--features a mix of the band's hits from their previous releases, including "Reelin" off their most recent full-length Hotting Up (2015); "One Way Track" and "Back Around" from 2013's Automatic; "Summer Nights" from their Fresh Grounds EP (2011); and "Time Bomb" and "Falling" off 2010's Time Bomb. Both Hotting Up and Automatic peaked at #1 on Billboard's Reggae Albums Chart with Time Bomb reaching #2 on the chart. See below for the full track listing for DOUBLE UP

IRATION recently completed a handful of headlining shows throughout California--November 11 at The Novo by Microsoft in Los Angeles, November 18 at the Fox Theater in Oakland and November 19 at the Del Mar Race Track in San Diego--to wrap another massive year for the Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group. To kick off 2017, the quintet--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--will embark on the "Lost & Found Winter Tour," a four-week headlining West Coast outing from January 13 through February 10 featuring support from Protoje and Zach Deputy. Additionally, IRATION will return to the One Love Cali Reggae Festival on February 11 at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. See below for full list of tour dates and go to www.irationmusic.com for more information and ticketing details.

DOUBLE UP Track Listing:

1.    Turn Around

2.    One Way Track

3.    Time Bomb

4.    Reelin

5.    Summer Nights

6.    Home

7.    Back Around

8.    No Time

9.    Let Me Inside

10.  Falling

Catch IRATION on the road in the following cities:

DATE

CITY

VENUE

2017 Lost & Found Winter Tour 

Fri 1/13

Santa Cruz, CA

The Catalyst

Sat 1/14

Santa Cruz, CA

The Catalyst

Thu 1/19

Ventura, CA

Majestic Ventura Theatre

Fri 1/20

Sacramento, CA

Ace of Spades

Sat 1/21

Sacramento, CA

Ace of Spades

Sun 1/22

Bakersfield, CA

Majestic Fox Theatre

Tue 1/24

Reno, NV

Cargo

Thu 1/26

Portland, OR

Roseland Theatre

Fri 1/27

Seattle, WA

Showbox SoDo

Sat 1/28

Seattle, WA

Showbox SoDo

Sun 1/29

Spokane, WA

Knitting Factory Concert House

Wed 2/1

Billings, MT

Pub Station

Thu 2/2

Missoula, MT

Wilma Theater

Fri 2/3

Garden City, ID

Revolution Center

Sat 2/4

Salt Lake City, UT

Winter Rock Reggae 2017 

Mon 2/6

Boulder, CO

Boulder Theater

Wed 2/8

Albuquerque, NM

Sunshine Theatre

Thu 2/9

Tucson, AZ

Rialto Theatre

Fri 2/10

Las Vegas, NV

The Joint

Sat 2/11

Long Beach, CA

One Love Cali Reggae Festival at The Queen Mary

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 6:32 pm

LIGHTS ALL NIGHT, Texas' largest electronic music festival, today (December 13) announces that their first-ever live broadcast will take place this New Year's Eve weekend, December 30 and 31, live from Dallas Market Hall. LIGHTS ALL NIGHT has partnered with new music festival digital television network UphoricTV, in a multi-year agreement, to produce and broadcast select performances through the festival weekend over the UphoricTV network. Artists for this year's live broadcast will include: A-Trak, Kill The Noise, Tchami, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ set), REZZ, Whethan, San Holo, Luca Lush and others to be announced. Viewers will be able to watch the LIGHTS ALL NIGHT New Year's Eve broadcast live for free via www.uphoric.tv and viewers will need to subscribe to the UphoricTV YouTube channel here in order to access the broadcast.

In addition to broadcasting artist performances, UphoricTV and LIGHTS ALL NIGHT will also produce original video content, interviews, behind-the-scenes reports and more throughout the entire event at Dallas Market Hall. This content will be available via UphoricTV's Facebook Live and Instagram, as well as in episodes of UphoricTV's signature original series Artist Access, after the festival on-demand via the network's channels on Verizon Go90 and YouTube. This live broadcast is in partnership with Highland Concerts and MCP Presents - the producers of LIGHTS ALL NIGHT.

Fri, 12/16/2016 - 2:06 pm

Major international electronic musician deadmau5 has debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart (dated Dec. 24) with his sixth studio album W:/2016ALBUM/ (mau5trap). "The set is the mouse man's third leader, following 2012's album title goes here and 2014's while(1<2)," writes Billboard's Gordon Murray (12/15/16).  "Dating back to 4x4=12, which started at No. 2 six years ago (Dec. 25, 2010), deadmau5 (aka Joel Zimmerman) has drawn six consecutive top-three debuts.  deadmau5 also appears on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs for the first time in two years, as two tracks ["Let Go" featuring Grabbitz, "4ware"] from W:/2016ALBUM/ pierce the list."

Along with the chart position news, deadmau5 released today (Dec 16) on YouTube an exclusive performance/BTS video set to "Let Go (feat. Grabbitz)," the lead single from W:/2016ALBUM/.   The video-which captures deadmau5 and his crew preparing his new cube and mau5head going into performance--is part of YouTube's partnership with deadmau5 in support of the launch of W:/2016ALBUM/. On 12/1, deadmau5 live streamed a "live from rehearsals" performance to give fans a sneak peek into music from the new album, and unveiled his updated, custom-built Cube 2.1.

View the Cube 2.1 video set to "Let Go" now: https://youtu.be/PKFcaXd5G8c

The deadmau5 live experience has long been one of the most invigorating in music, taking listeners on a complete journey that melds his signature sound with a state-of-the-art live show. On the "LOTS OF SHOWS IN A ROW" tour-where the Cube 2.1 will be featured--look for deadmau5 to return to major venues across North America where he will perform multiple nights in some markets, mirroring his record-breaking tours in 2011 and 2012. "LOTS OF SHOWS IN A ROW" kicks off on March 29 in New York City at the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom. From there, it's on to amphitheatres and arenas including BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ, Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD and Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA. After completing the east coast dates, deadmau5 will head west for multiple-night runs at The Fillmore in Detroit, the WaMu Theater in Seattle, Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, The Shrine in Los Angeles and Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. The most up to date routing follows below.

Subscribe to deadmau5's YouTube channel to get all the latest videos.

deadmau5' W:/2016ALBUM/ is available now at: http://smarturl.it/2016album

Catch deadmau5 on tour:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Fri

12/30

Chandler, AZ

Decadence

Sat

12/31

Dallas, TX

Lights All Night

Sat

12/31

El Paso, TX

Lights All Night

Sat

3/25

Bogota, Columbia

Estereo Picnic

LOTS OF SHOWS IN A ROW TOUR: https://youtu.be/iAyXebsSM7o 

Wed

3/29

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Thurs

3/30

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Fri

3/31

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom

Sat

4/1

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom

Fri

4/7

Camden, NJ

BB&T Pavilion

Sat

4/8

Columbia, MD

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Mon

4/10

Lowell, MA

Tsongas Arena

Thu

4/13

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore

Fri

4/14

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore - SOLD OUT

Sat

4/15

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore

Fri

4/21

Seattle, WA

WaMu Theater

Sat

4/22

Seattle, WA

WaMu Theater - SOLD OUT

Mon

4/24

Oakland, CA

The Fox Theater - SOLD OUT

Tue

4/25

Oakland, CA

The Fox Theater - SOLD OUT

Wed

4/26

Oakland, CA

The Fox Theater - SOLD OUT

Thurs

4/27

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine

Fri

4/28

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine - SOLD OUT

Sat

4/29

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine- SOLD OUT

Sun

4/30

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine - SOLD OUT

Thu

5/4

Chicago, IL

Aragon Ballroom

Fri

5/5

Chicago, IL

Aragon Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Tue, 12/20/2016 - 3:13 pm
Yes they can! YES will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the Class of 2017, it was announced this morning. The induction, following two previous nominations, will occur one year shy of the legendary progressive rock band's 50th anniversary.
 
"What an honor this is for us and all involved with the history of this band," shares guitarist Steve Howe. "We thank all the Yes fans who have been so passionate over the decades, and helped us to keep the flag flying. It is the fans who have constantly demanded our inclusion. They have been heard."
 
"We look forward to accepting this esteemed award next spring in honor of our fallen brother, Chris Squire, who would have been delighted to see his musical vision finally receive such recognition," adds drummer Alan White. "We thank everyone who voted for Yes. We'll see you soon, Cleveland!"
 
The members of YES who will officially be inducted into the Rock Hall are the "Union" tour line-up: current members White and Howe, the band's late bassist and founding member Chris Squire, and former members Jon Anderson (vocals), Bill Bruford (drums), Tony Kaye (keyboards), Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and Trevor Rabin (guitar). 
 
"Yes was like my first girlfriend, to whom I was hopelessly committed," says Bruford. "Despite a couple of wrinkles, I'm glad to hear the old girl is in fine shape."
 
Kaye confirms, "I am honored to be included in Yes' induction. I am delighted for my friends in the band, and I salute Chris, without whom it would never have happened. Chris would have been so very proud."
 
In addition to Steve Howe and Alan White, YES' current line-up includes Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015).  
 
 About YES:
Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists YES have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic pieces "Roundabout," "Close to the Edge," "I've Seen All Good People," "Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Starship Trooper," and countless others. Its albums, including Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans, Relayer, Going For the One and 90125, have been certified multi-platinum, double-platinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA, and have sold over 50 million records total in its career that has so far spanned almost five decades. Among the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, YES continues creating masterful music that inspires musicians, fans and music lovers around the world.
Wed, 01/04/2017 - 6:39 pm

On January 12 and 13th 2017, YOSHIKI will make his Carnegie Hall debut with "YOSHIKI CLASSICAL: Featuring Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra." Although known as the founder, songwriter and drummer of X JAPAN, YOSHIKI is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, composer, and musician. Having composed the 2012 Golden Globe Awards theme song, he also composed and performed an orchestral piece and piano concerto to commemorate the Japanese Emperor's 10th anniversary of his reign. His recent album Yoshiki Classical features collaborations between Yoshiki and legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, and Quartet San Francisco. At the Carnegie shows, YOSHIKI will perform his original compositions alongside the world-renowned Tokyo Philharmonic; he will also play several traditional Classical pieces. YOSHIKI has tapped Yuga Cohler of YEETHOVEN to conduct the concerts. For tickets (here) and for the Carnegie Hall website, go: (here).

This past week, YOSHIKI completed the Japan portion of his YOSHIKI CLASSICAL WORLD TOUR of which the Japan Times described  "Despite being billed as a solo tour, X Japan's Yoshiki 'Yoshiki Classical' tour is undoubtedly deeply-rooted in the lore of one of the biggest rock acts of the country. The concert at Tokyo International Forum on Dec. 6 was packed with tear-jearkers, highlighting a career--and life--filled with both triumph and tragedy."                  

WHAT:         Yoshiki Classical concert w/Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

WHERE:      CARNEGIE HALL--57th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan  

WHEN:        Thursday, January 12 & Friday, January 13 in New York, NY

TIME:           7:30 PM

In film news, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced X JAPAN's "LA VENUS" as one of the songs in contention for a nomination for this year's "Best Original Song" at the 89th Academy Awards®. YOSHIKI--songwriter, drummer, classically-trained pianist and the creative force of X JAPAN--wrote "LA VENUS" for 'WE ARE X,' the critically acclaimed music documentary on the iconic Japanese rock group X JAPAN. The nominations for the 89th Oscars® will be announced Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The Oscars® will take place Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.  "LA VENUS" the single will be released via Sony Legacy Recordings and available everywhere in early 2017.

Watch as YOSHIKI describes "LA VENUS" and its role in the film WE ARE X (here) .WE ARE X is a transcendent and beautifully shot rock & roll story about the Japanese rock band X JAPAN, one of the biggest rock bands in the world. X JAPAN has sold over 30 million singles and albums combined--captivating such a wide range of admirers as Sir George Martin, KISS, Stan Lee, and the Japanese Emperor--while pioneering a spectacle-driven style of visual rock called Visual Kei, a one-of-a-kind cultural phenomenon. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man), and produced by the Oscar-winning production team  behind  Searching for Sugar Man, WE ARE X is an astonishingly intimate portrait of a deeply haunted--but truly unstoppable--virtuoso and the music that has enthralled legions of the world's most devoted fans. The film continues to expand nationally in new cities every week; see the current list of playdates (here). Here is some early critical praise for the film 'WE ARE X': NEW YORK TIMES, LOS ANGELES TIMES, PITCHFORK, BUZZFEED, USA TODAY and LA WEEKLY.

Following are all YOSHIKI Classical and forthcoming  X JAPAN tour dates so far:

DATE

 

LOCATION

     VENUE

 

YOSHIKI CLASSICAL Special featuring Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra:

 

THU

1/12

New York, NY

Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage

FRI

1/13

New York, NY

Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage

X JAPAN

   

SAT

3/4

London, UK

SSE Arena, Wembley 

Fri, 01/06/2017 - 1:13 pm

THE MAGPIE SALUTE partnered yesterday (1/5/17) with Yahoo! Music to premiere their performance video of "Comin' Home" that begins with a tribute to the late keyboardist Eddie Harsch who passed away November 4, 2016. Eddie was set to perform with the band during their upcoming four night, sold-out engagement later this month at the Gramercy in New York (January 19, 20, 21, 22). The video was filmed in Woodstock, NY in August 2016 and features Eddie talking, rehearsing and subsequently performing the classic "Comin' Home"--popularized by Delaney and Bonnie with Eric Clapton in the '70s--with THE MAGPIE SALUTE. Watch the video here.

"This recording came from the last time I got to play with Eddie Harsch," says Rich Robinson. "He was my friend and musical teacher. His mastery and subtlety will forever be an inspiration. RIP Eddie."

THE MAGPIE SALUTE is an exciting new band that brings together three key members of The Black Crowes--guitarist/vocalist Rich Robinson, guitarist Marc Ford and bassist Sven Pipien--as well as members of his own band, drummer Joe Magistro, keyboardist Matt Slocum, and guitarist Nico Bereciartua. In addition, Rich has pulled together a fine cast of vocalists, including lead singer John Hogg (Hookah Brown, Moke), former Crowes singer Charity White and two additional background singers, Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen. From the start (October 2016), the band was embraced by music fans when they instantly sold out their first-ever show in NYC (January 19, 2017 at the Gramercy Theatre). When three more shows (January 20, 21, 22) were instantly added due to popular demand, they immediately sold out as well.

"It's been a better welcome than we could've ever hoped for," says Rich Robinson when asked about the instant thumbs-up from fans. "We are humbled by the outpouring of support. It feels powerfully real." He adds: "So far we've heard such excited and truly positive thoughts from everyone. We are grateful for the response." Marc Ford says the fans "seem to be very excited. I'm excited. I'm just starting to see how much this music means to people."

THE MAGPIE SALUTE's four sold-out shows will draw from The Black Crowes catalog and solo material from Rich and Marc, plus more. Explains Rich: "Yes, we will continue in the long line of digging deep into my old Crowes catalog, some great covers--some we've done before, and some we've never played--and some of Marc's songs off of his new record. We look forward to the shows and what may come."

At the Gramercy, the band's set lists will vary from show to show, keeping the music fresh for the musicians and the audience. Says Marc: "I don't think I would do very well in a situation where there's no danger. It has to stay interesting to us. If we weren't in to it, how could the listener be? I think we'll mix it up."

Mon, 01/09/2017 - 12:25 pm

LIGHTS ALL NIGHT was undeniably the place to be on New Year's Eve.  After six years of success in Dallas, Texas' largest NYE festival took its vibrant spectacle to El Paso for a double-header of epic proportions. Between the two cities, over 40,000 fans attended LIGHTS ALL NIGHT as it rang in its seventh year of celebration.

Joining fans to bring in 2017 in Dallas on December 30 and 31 were more than five times the amount of artists and performers from any past LIGHTS ALL NIGHT's. Headliners included major U.K. act Above & Beyond, "Starving" ft Hailee Steinfeld hitmaker ZEDD, internationally renowned electronic artist deadmau5 in support of his new studio album W:/2016ALBUM/, NERO (DJ Set), Tchami and RL Grime plus special guest A$AP Ferg among many more electronic and DJ talents.  Event organizers Highland Concerts worked tirelessly this year to enhance every detail. Boasting a new stage layout, the event featured two large outdoor areas with bars and food from some of Dallas' most popular food trucks including The Butcher's Son and Gandolfo's, free water stations, top of the line production, dancers and much more.

For its first turn in El Paso on December 31, performers also included artists that appeared in Dallas such as deadmau5 and RL Grime (who played back-to-back sets in both cities), Felix Cartal, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set), as well as Excision, No Mana and Bijou.   Like Dallas, El Paso was treated to a top-tier NYE experience with high-end production and ample amenities.

Tue, 01/10/2017 - 9:13 am

ANN WILSON has announced her 2017 20-date solo tour. The ANN WILSON OF HEART cross-country trek kicks off Tuesday, March 8 at the Moore Theatre in WILSON's Seattle hometown before moving onto Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, Englewood, NJ and New Orleans, among other cities. Tickets will go on sale beginning this Friday, January 13. See the itinerary below and view the trailer here.

"The stage is a magical place where I can be beautifully in and out of control, where I can build a fire and then jump into it," says the esteemed and pioneering Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend who's known for her force-of-nature vocals. "The stage is where I have always lived; where I've expressed my deepest emotions and supreme joys." ANN continues: "I suppose I am addicted to it. I've never been much good at talking, but I can sing, and when I sing I connect with people in a much deeper, higher way."

What will fans experience at these shows?  "People can expect the unexpected in 2017," ANN says. "A beautiful, classy set with an elegant, artistic production...The music will be a mix of songs that have powered my life; iconic soul stirring covers, songs from my years of solo work and the unforgettable songs of Heart."

Musicians on board for the ANN WILSON OF HEART tour include Craig Bartock on guitar (Heart member for a dozen years, who also performed in the Ann Wilson Thing for two years) from San Francisco; Andy Stoller on bass (the Ann Wilson Thing member for two years) from Seattle; Denny Fongheiser on drums and percussion (Heart member in the 1990's for two years) from Los Angeles.  The name for the upcoming tour, explains ANN, "is to give people a point of recognition; to help people understand who I am and where I came from."

The ANN WILSON OF HEART dates follow the release of HEART's critically acclaimed 2016 BEAUTIFUL BROKEN album and summer headlining tour with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, along with HEART solo shows before and after. "Heart is always evolving, changing," says ANN. "It is a living organism. Right now it's in a cocoon of metamorphosis, and we will see what emerges when the time is right."

Look for ANN to continue to announce more ANN WILSON of HEART tour dates. Here is the current itinerary:

DATE

CITY

VENUE

Wed 3/8

Seattle, WA

Moore Theatre

Fri 3/10

Berkeley, CA

UC Theatre

Sun 3/12

Los Angeles, CA

Wiltern Theatre

Tue 3/14

Aspen, CO

Belly Up

Wed 3/15

Denver, CO

Paramount Theatre

Thu 3/16

Salina, KS

Steifel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Sat 3/18

Lake Charles, LA

Golden Nugget

Sun 3/19

New Orleans, LA

House of Blues 

Tue 3/21

Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Community College Theatre

Wed 3/22

Charleston, SC

Charleston Music Hall

Thu 3/23

Greenville, SC

Peace Center for the Creative Arts

Sat 3/25

Morristown, NJ

Mayo Performing Arts Center

Sun 3/26

Annapolis, MD

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 

Wed 3/29

Alexandria, VA

The Birchmere

Thu 3/30

Westbury, NY

The Westbury Theater

Sat 4/1

Peekskill, NY

Paramount Hudson Valley

Sun 4/2

Londonderry, NH

Tupelo Music Hall

Tue 4/4

Englewood, NJ

Bergen Performing Arts Center

Thu 4/6

Philadelphia, PA

Keswick Theatre

Fri 4/7

Providence, RI

Park Theatre PAC

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 11:41 am

Premiere electronic music cruise HOLY SHIP! has completed its 2017 tours aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic, presented in partnership by HARD Events, Cloud 9 Adventures and The Bowery Presents. For its sixth consecutive year and eighth and ninth editions of the cruise, as well as its first turn aboard its new home on the Epic, HOLY SHIP!'s annual two sailings went back to back--8.0 (January 6-10) with headliners DJ Snake, Tchami, Duke Dumont, A-Trak and Marshmello and 9.0 (January 10-14) with headliners Fatboy Slim, Griz, Claude VonStrokeJauz, Maya Jane Coles and Hot Since 82.

Aboard 8.0 cruisers were treated to a day at the beach on Great Stirrup Cay with special sets from Duke Dumont and DESTRUCTO (who was joined by rap legend Too $hort) along with yoga from Gina Turner. Favorite parties of the 8.0 venture included: A-Trak x Gotta Dance Dirty "Blog Haus Revival" feat. A-Trak, Busy P, Drop The Lime (Curses), Staccato (Gina Turner b2b Louisahhh), GDD™ DJ's, and the Pardon My French Pool Deck Takeover feat. DJ Snake, Tchami, Malaa, Mercer, Shiba San, Point Point, Azaar, Busy P, Dombresky. There were also activities like karaoke with Kill The Noise and Snails and Beer Pong with Wax Motif and live sets in the ship's glamorous theater from Bob Moses, Big Gigantic and Rüfüs Du Sol.

Highlights of the 9.0 sailing included a special sax performance from GRIZ during DESTRUCTO's  cherished sunrise sermon set 

(listen now at https://soundcloud.com/hardfest/destructo-holy-ship-sermon-2017), 

along with appearances from Doc Martin, DJ Tennis, Kaz James, Justin Martin, Gina Turner, Soul Clap, and Mija culminating with a #ShipFam wedding in front of the entire ship to end the Sermon. Favorite parties of this edition included: Maya Jane Coles & Friends feat. Maya Jane Coles, J. Phlip, Dita Von Teese, Kim Ann Foxman, Hannah Wants, and Eli & Fur, as well as Night Bass feat. AC Slater, Jack Beats, Destructo b2b Wax Motif, Redlight, Chris Lorenzo, Bot, and Stranger. The second edition of the 2017 HOLY SHIP! season also saw two special 'HOLY STRIP' shows from Dita Von Teese.  The burlesque star shared on her instagram, "Thank you @destructohard for another fantastic @holyship party! When I went to my first #rave in 1990, my life was forever changed. I found a new creative community to dance with, to perform for, and I met many people that turned out to be lifelong friends.(...including party mastermind @destructohard) I have to say, being a #clubkid formed a lot of who I am today, and I wouldn't trade my nights at those dance parties for anything...Thank you to the  #shipfam#stripfam for joining me to put up a #burlesque show in the beautiful #holyshiptheatre."

Dirtybird also offered on both sails a double extravaganza that featured their labels favorites: Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, Green Velvet, J Phlip, Will Clarke, Christian Martin, Worthy, Ardalan, and Dateless.

However, the true stars of HOLY SHIP! were the 8,000 #SHIPFAM that came aboard over the two sailings.  The tight-knit community came together  to partake in good times, including theme nights (Emoji Night, Game Night :: Studio 54, Friday The 13th), the incredible line-up curated by HARD's Gary Richards and and a totally immersive onboard experience cultivated by concert vacation pros Cloud 9 Adventures.  HOLY SHIP!'s 8.0 Snapchat Live Story garnered over 146 million views with the #SHIPFAM sharing their adventures and epic hangs with their favorite  artists and friends to the world.

Look for HOLY SHIP! to return in 2018.

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 12:20 pm

Current Grammy-nominated artist and French electronic music composer and producer JEAN-MICHEL JARRE's reputation for the spectacular is unmatched, having been one of the first artists in the world to perform electronic music as we know it today.  Today (1/23), it has been announced he will bring his 'Electronica' World Tour to North America, marking his first-time tour here.   Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 27  Pre-order the physical edition of his most recent release Oxygene 3  due out March 24 here http://smarturl.it/JMJ_Oxygene3 and get presale access for the North American Tour Wednesday, January 25 at 10 am local through Thursday, January 26 at 10 pm local.

Today's announced dates--which kick off May 9 at the Sony Center for Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada--mark JARRE's first-ever proper North American trek.  Expect JARRE to bring his critically-acclaimed live show--which blazed across the European continent last year, to high-acclaim--to many hallmark venues on this continent including Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Bell Centre in Montreal, The Greek in Berkeley, Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and more.  All dates follow below.

Famed for staggering visuals and the use of cutting-edge digital technology, which has been seen by millions of people around the world, JARRE's new live show promises yet again to be a truly immersive musical journey. He'll showcase brand new music from his two-part LP ELECTRONICA and most recent release OXYGENE 3, alongside classic material from milestone albums such as Oxygene and Equinoxe.  View a video here of JARRE performing his signature laser harp "The Time Machine," the title track of his current Grammy-nominated album ("Best Dance/Electronic Album"), ELECTRONICA 1: THE TIME MACHINE: https://youtu.be/DnAfXK-hft8

With his renowned city-scale concerts, JEAN-MICHEL JARRE has set Guinness World records across the globe, including: His memorable one-off city-scale concert in Houston in 1986 for NASA's 25th Anniversary and in a moving commemoration of the Challenger Mission to which over 1.3 million people gathered to share this groundbreaking show at the foot of Houston's skyline (view video here); an audience of 2.5 million in front of La Défense skyline, Paris; and going on to break his very own record in Moscow, when he played to over 3.5 million people for the city's 850th anniversary.

In late 2016, JARRE unveiled digitally via Sony Music International the final chapter of his OXYGENE trilogy with OXYGENE 3. The album will now be available in physical format in the U.S. as of March 24 in advance of his 'Electronica' World Tour.  40 years on from the release of his groundbreaking first OXYGENE album and 20 years on from its sequel--JARRE completed the trilogywith seven new original compositions, titled OXYGENE parts 14-20, to cap off a trailblazing four decades in music.  "Oxygène 3 has its place within electronic music's history," shared Consequence of Sound while Observer called it "superlative."Billboard adds, "...If you're looking for something to get you through the working hours or moments of reflection, put this beast on from beginning to end and watch the productivity and creativity explode."  Take a listen here.

Prior to his tour, JEAN-MICHEL JARRE travels to Los Angeles for an appearance at NAMM, Wednesday, January 18 and will return again in February to Los Angeles to attend the 59th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony where his album ELECTRONICA 1: THE TIME MACHINE (Ultra Music) is nominated for "Best Dance/Electronic Album."  The first of a two-part album, it features a true who's-who list of collaborators (Pete Townshend, Moby, Tangerine Dream, etc) and was conceived with JARRE's wish to encompass the last few decades of electronic music into one mesmerizing LP.

The North American tour dates for JEAN-MICHEL JARRE's 'ELECTRONICA' WORLD TOUR are:

Date

City

Venue

5/9/2017

Toronto, ON Canada

Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

5/11/2017

Montreal, QC Canada

Bell Centre

5/16/2017

Boston, MA

Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

5/18/2017

Upper Darby, PA

Tower Theatre

5/20/2017

New York, NY

Radio City Music Hall

5/22/2017

Chicago, IL

Auditorium Theatre

5/24/2017

Broomfield, CO

1st Bank Center

5/26/2017

Berkeley, CA

The Greek Theatre

5/27/2017

Los Angeles, CA

Microsoft Theater

Mon, 01/30/2017 - 9:15 am

AEROSMITH guitarist JOE PERRY is pictured here after being presented with the Les Paul Award at 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards, Saturday, January 23.

PERRY was presented with the prestigious honor by his Hollywood Vampires bandmate Johnny Depp, who said PERRY was "his hero" and "the reason I picked up the guitar in the first place."

The two were joined by AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford, Robert DeLeo (Hollywood Vampires, Stone Temple Pilots) and Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper) for a three-song set--"Boogie Man," "Combination," "Walk This Way"--before PERRY's Hollywood Vampires partner Alice Cooper joined in on "Train Kept A Rollin" and "Sweet Emotion."

The annual Les Paul Award is given on behalf of the Les Paul Foundation and honors individuals that have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of recording technology in the spirit of the famed audio pioneer, inventor and musician, Les Paul.  PERRY was honored alongside famed AEROSMITH engineer and producer Jack Douglas, who was inducted into the NAMM TEC Hall of Fame (which was created nearly thirty years ago to honor pioneers of audio technology, as well as the music industry's most accomplished producers and audio technicians) earlier in the evening.

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 3:14 pm

The inaugural M.A.R.S. FESTIVAL (Music & Arts ReSound) will take place Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Downtown Los Angeles at Angel City Brewery and Art Share L.A. Tickets are on sale now at festivalmars.com, with many events being available for free (details below). This new 10-day festival will expand audience's imaginations via never-before-seen pairings of music, art, fashion and dance. The festival's programming features performances from over 35 local and internationally established contemporary musicians (ensembles, composers, and experimental bands) and artists (performance and visual).

Festival headliners include the Los Angeles-based Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, International Contemporary Ensemble (makingtheir Los Angeles-debut and only local appearance of the year), composer/performer collective Ensemble Pamplemousse, and the newly-formed M.A.R.S. Collective (a fluid ensemble consisting of local contemporary musicians showcasing a style of new music specific to Los Angeles and the festival). Full list of artists confirmed below.          

"Through technology, human beings are more connected on a global level than ever before," M.A.R.S. Festival Executive and Artistic Director Mak Grgic shares. "M.A.R.S. was born out of a need for a global interactive artistic platform, where different arts are paired and explored on a grand scale and everyone is welcomed. M.A.R.S. offers an insight into art reflecting the swooshing tempos of today - left, right, up and down. This is possible through cool new technologies of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, plus creative and interactive programming. We aim to give performance art a new spin - that of freedom of choice as to the place and time of events, looking beyond traditional venues in favor of exploring less conventional spaces. Eventually, everyone will be able to plug into a platform, where a performance is happening, just like in a matrix, but from anywhere and anytime. M.A.R.S. is what the future brings to the arts."

The line-up for M.A.R.S. FESTIVAL 2017 here:

Ensembles

Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra

M.A.R.S. Collective

International Contemporary Ensemble

Ensemble Pamplemousse

Composers

Jorge Sánchez Chiong

Katharina Rosenberger

Saad Haddad

Charles Peck

Alyssa Weinberg

Clemens Gadenstätter

Chaya Czernowin

Salvatore Sciarrino

Ashley Fure

Stefan Prins

Alexander Schubert

Natacha Diels

David Broome

Andrew Greenwald

Jessie Marino

Wen Liu

Performance/Visual Artists

Tiffany Trenda

Victor Wilde

Jay Mark Johnson

Amy Kaps

Daniel Leighton

Dosshaus

Jennifer Vanderpool

Jesse Gilbert

Joe Rubinstein

Kio Griffith

Kristine Schomaker

Ned&Shiva Productions

Osceola Refetoff

Pearl C. Hsiung

Bryan Jacobs

Thomas Sturm

Experimental Bands

Thumpasaurus

Korduroy

M.A.R.S. FESTIVAL 2017 will offer eight-days of free events -- titled M.A.R.S. Test Site Salons -- curated by art critic Shana Nys Dambrot featuring multimedia experiences, performance art, as well as artists using new technologies to create festival-specific sculptural installations. These artists, combined with experimental musical guests, will invite and activate these spaces in a nightly series of salon-style cross-platform events throughout the week.

Individual show passes with complimentary parking are available for $30 per person ($10 for students). In addition, a variety of ticketing and VIP packages are available -- ranging from $50-$250 per person -- that include perks, such as access to artist rehearsals, participation in exclusive artist gatherings and after parties, VIP Meet & Greets, and personalized gifts from the M.A.R.S. team and artists. For tickets and more info, visit festivalmars.com and connect @festivalmars on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tue, 02/07/2017 - 3:32 pm

Following their multiple-night takeovers in Los AngelesAustin and Chicago already this year, acclaimed and adventurous electronic rock band STS9 announced today (2/7) the dates for their spring "Get Loud Tour," named for the lead single off their latest full-length album, THE UNIVERSE INSIDE. The quintet will bring their expansive soundinnovative style combining the energy of 21st century dance music with the dynamics of a band, one-of-a-kind critically acclaimed production and message of unity to audiences across the country this April, with support acts to be announced.

Watch the video tour launch here:

The band's 23-date headlining trek officially kicks off with the previously announced doubleheader at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas March 31 and April 1. From there, STS9--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--will perform multiple nights in Park City (April 3-4) and Lake Tahoe (April 6-7) and then stop in San Diego, Tulsa, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas and Houston, among other cities, before wrapping in New Orleans with two shows (April 29-30), one of which will be their acclaimed acoustic Axe The Cables show. Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, February 8 with the general on-sale commencing Monday, February 13 at 10am local time. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and go to www.getloudtour.com for more information.

STS9 released their latest album THE UNIVERSE INSIDE to critical praise September 2, 2016 via the band's own 1320 Records, marking their first new full-length album in nearly seven years. The 13-track album--the band's first featuring bassist Alana Rocklin--debuted at #1 on the iTunes and Amazon Electronic Albums Charts and #2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums Chart, marking their highest position to date on that chart. THE UNIVERSE INSIDE features lead single "Get Loud," a collaboration with singer/songwriter Betty Idol and acclaimed production team the J.U.S.T.I.CE. League, and opens with "Supercluster," which samples the original NASA STS-9 radio transmission and represents the band's return from a journey that began with their 1998 debut, Interplanetary Escape Vehicle.

Written, recorded, produced and mixed by the band at their own 1320 Mission Control in Santa Cruz, CA, THE UNIVERSE INSIDE continues the band's stylistic exploration in the studio, with Ben Kaye from Consequence Of Sound saying, "The Universe Inside sees the band return with a message...in all, the record marks a new dawn for the long-standing outfit" (8/26/16) and   Jambands.com's John Patrick Gatta noting, "With the creation of The Universe Inside the quintet may have put out its most important album - artistically and conceptually. Among the spacey atmospherics and danceable rhythms are lyrics and recorded content that reminds us of our interconnectivity, particularly at a time when the world needs a message of unity not division" (12/19/16). Fox Adams from  Sound & Silence Magazine added, "it contains 13 tracks of celestial sounds and goose bump inducing riffs that will take you on a journey back to the band's funk roots" (8/30/16) and Greg Schwartz from PopMatters.com called it, "an energetic disc with a fresh distillation of their ongoing effort to create infectious grooves with a spiritually uplifting vibration" (12/15/16). Kyle Rutherford of The Untz also praised the album saying, "The Universe Inside is a conscious expression of the beauty in the world, and a motivation for all listeners to follow the path they wish to choose" (9/5/16) with Grateful Web's Elliot Engebretson describing it as, "a melodical masterpiece with a message, one that speaks of space, time and this cosmic universe we are all a part of" (10/20/16).

Buy THE UNIVERSE INSIDE on iTunes or 1320 Records now.

Catch STS9 on the road in the following cities:

DATE

CITY

VENUE

Fri 3/31

Las Vegas, NV

Brooklyn Bowl

Sat 4/1

Las Vegas, NV

Brooklyn Bowl

Mon 4/3

Park City, UT

Park City Live

Tue 4/4

Park City, UT

Park City Live

Thu 4/6

Stateline, NV

Harrah's Lake Tahoe - South Shore Room

Fri 4/7

Stateline, NV

Harrah's Lake Tahoe - South Shore Room

Sat 4/8

San Diego, CA

The Observatory - North Park

Sun 4/9

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Lights Festival

Wed 4/12

Tulsa, OK

Cain's Ballroom

Thu 4/13

St. Louis, MO

The Pageant

Fri 4/14

Milwaukee, WI

Riverside Theatre

Sat 4/15

Grand Rapids, MI

20 Monroe Live

Tue 4/18

Pittsburgh, PA

Stage AE

Wed 4/19

New Haven, CT

College Street Music Hall

Thu 4/20

Boston, MA

House of Blues

Fri 4/21

Richmond, VA

The National

Sat 4/22

Charlotte, NC

The Fillmore Charlotte

Tue 4/25

Chattanooga, TN

Track 29

Wed 4/26

Oxford, MS

The Lyric Oxford

Thu 4/27

Dallas, TX

House of Blues

Fri 4/28

Houston, TX

House of Blues

Sat 4/29

New Orleans, LA

Joy Theater

Sun 4/30

New Orleans, LA

Joy Theater (Axe The Cables show)

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 6:16 pm

The BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA led by iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy award-winner BRIAN SETZER--will celebrate their 25th anniversary in style with an exclusive landmark show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 2. Under the stars at the legendary venue where they've performed twice before, SETZER's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings will be matched with his 19-piece orchestra's rockin' big-band horn arrangements, making for an unbeatable combination. Group tickets on-sale Feb 21, 2017, with artist pre-sale beginning May 2, 2017 and public on-sale May 7, 2017.

In their 25 years, together, the BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA have released 14 albums (10 studio and four live). In 2016, they earned huge acclaim for their 13th Annual "Christmas Rocks!" tour. As Guitar Player magazine raved in December 2016: "the first guitarist ever to lead a bona fide big band, Setzer has created an ensemble that takes his two favorite genres of music to the next level-his Orchestra is the Earth, Wind & Fire of rockabilly, the Led Zeppelin of jump swing." Elsewhere, the Santa Barbara Independent noted that "Setzer certainly proved that he's still got it all-the material, the musicality, and the acrobatic showmanship." (12/27/16)

"The music I play in the big band is rock n' roll with a jazz influence," says SETZER. "What keeps it fresh is the quality of the players in the band. Also, a big part of keeping the big band fresh is the arrangements; writing the arrangement for 18-19 people is like writing a song within a song.  It makes the song you might have heard many times sound new again.

The world-class Hollywood Bowl was an immediate choice for the BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA to commemorate their legacy.  "Who doesn't want to play the Hollywood Bowl in that beautiful setting in the hills," says SETZER. "When the Hollywood Bowl was conceived, all music was acoustic, so to hear a big band in this setting is ultimate.  This venue has a nice wooden stage.  It just sounds amazing. The construction of the shell overhang provides excellent acoustics. And then, of course, when the lights come on in the last song, you realize...whoa, there's 17,000 people out there!"

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 9:36 am

Today, Friday, February 24 for one week only, deadmau5 has teamed up with WeTransfer for the release of stuff i used to do, a collection of 16 previously unreleased tracks. The collection--also available to all via WeTransfer's homepage--celebrates deadmau5 as an independent artist at liberty to offer fans free music.

Download the first 13 tracks now, here: https://we.tl/deadmau5-new-album

The full track listing for the free download is as follows:

  1. Messages from nowhere
  2. Digitol
  3. Screen door
  4. Squid
  5. 50 something cats
  6. Charlie can't dance
  7. My opinion
  8. HaxPigMeow
  9. Obsidian
  10. Long walk off a short pier
  11. Support
  12. Superlover
  13. Creep (Alt. version)

Beginning Friday, March 3 stuff i used to do will be available at all digital retailers, and will include three exclusive tracks.

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 8:24 am

The winter party season won't be over in April.  The second annual MINUS ZERO FESTIVAL--set for April 7 and 8 at the Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont--has announced its full music line-up along with set times for the weekend and it's going to be jam packed.  The two-day winter sports and music festival will feature three stages of music, skiing, snowboarding, lodging onsite and free parking. Tickets are on sale now at www.minuszerofestival.com. Read on for the mountainside musical treats in store.

Headlining Friday, April 7 is Zeds Dead with support coming from a wide range of international and northeast regional DJ acts including Illenium, Marvel Years, DJ Shift, Dudenguy, Lestat, Bamboora, Voltran, a back-to-back set from Nekro and Exssv, Detox and Michael Pata.  Saturday, April 8, MINUS ZERO festival goers can hit the slopes to the tunes of headliners Bassnectar and GRiZ, along with Stratton native Pierce Fulton, Yookie, Brightside, Mike Chach, Sam Allan, Vavo, Adam Scott, Shotgun Styles and Nelvis Tolentino.  Plus, before heading down the mountain, lift pass holders on both days can head up to the top for the Summit Stage, which will feature Auten, Average Joe, FENX, Fifth Year, Lucid Noise, Sicoli, Tony Mancuso, and Vinny Vibe. MINUS ZERO FESTIVAL is also pleased to announce the addition of an intimate village stage featuring deep house and techno music. Look out for more information soon.

"With a beautiful backdrop amid the mountains and a stunning roster, it is no wonder that the festival attracted thousands of fans in its first year," declared DJ Mag of last year's event. MINUS ZERO officially launched its northeast edition last April in Vermont with thousands of fans and a vast array of electronic and dance music artists, including headliners deadmau5 and Kaskade. There were also sets from international festival draws, like Thomas Jack, Gorgon City, Jauz, ATTLAS, Serge Devant, Tony Arzadon and Pierce Fulton, among others. With three stages of music and the ski lifts and slopes open at Stratton Mountain Resort--an all-inclusive site featuring lodging and hotel accommodations--the picturesque backdrop of Stratton provided a stunning and unique setting for the event.

Watch the official 2016 recap video HERE

MINUS ZERO FESTIVAL 2017 LINEUP AND SET TIMES ARE  AS FOLLOWS:

Friday, April 7

Zeds Dead

Illenium

Marvel Years

DJ Shift

Dudenguy

Lestat

Bamboora

Voltran

Nekro b2b Exssv

Detox

Michael Pata

Saturday, April 8

Bassnectar

GRiZ

Pierce Fulton

Yookie

Brightside

Mike Chach

Sam Allan

Vavo

Adam Scott

Shotgun Styles

Nelvis Tolentino

Summit Stage

Auten

Average Joe

FENX

Fifth Year

Lucid Noise

Sicoli

Tony Mancuso

Vinny Vibe

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:23 am
This May, the aTrolla MUSIC FESTIVAL will debut, celebrating the music from the decades and the fans who created the now popular music festival format. Set for Saturday, May 6, the single-day event will take place on the beautiful lawn at Reunion Tower with Dallas' skyline as the backdrop. Performers from the '60s, '70s and '80s--across a variety of music genres much like popular radio of the time--will perform on two stages. The inaugural aTrolla line-up is as follows: Peter Cetera, KC & The Sunshine Band, Survivor, Dionne Warwick, Tower of Power, Grand Funk Railroad, The Spinners, WAR, The Romantics, The Zombies, Delbert McClinton, BJ Thomas and Texas native Carolyn Wonderland.
 
"My inspiration is found daily as I chat with people, from young to old, about aTrolla," says Jaylene Moss, aTrolla founder. "In my mind, I picture people sitting in a spectacular venue on a beautiful lawn in chairs and on blankets--drinking, eating, and dancing with friends and family, singing along to their favorite songs from their school age years. They will now have a chance to relive some of the best times of their lives."
 
aTrolla will offer two stages, a smorgasbord of delicious food choices, a selection of specialty drinks, seated options, enhanced VIP offerings, and travel packages. A limited amount of GA passes are available starting at $79 with VIP packages ranging from $310-$550 beginning March 1 at 10:00 AM (CT). Additional details on tickets, travel packages (with a selection of venue adjacent hotels) and additional festival details can be found here.
Thu, 03/02/2017 - 1:18 pm

Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION will hit the road this summer with their friends Slightly Stoopid as the main support on the "Sounds of Summer 2017" tour. The two month cross-country outing--also featuring J Boog and The Movement--commences Thursday, June 8 in Glen Allen, VA with stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Dallas, Houston, and Morrison, CO, among many other cities, before wrapping August 26. Tickets go on sale this week starting with artist and local presales running from Friday, March 3 through Thursday, March 9 with tickets available to the public beginning Friday, March 10 at 10am local time. Look for more dates on the tour to be announced soon.

"We are very excited to announce that we will be joining our brothers from Slightly Stoopid, J Boog and The Movement this summer on the Sounds of Summer 2017 Tour," shares IRATION. "We have toured with The Movement before but this is our FIRST TOUR! with both Stoopid and Boog, which makes it very special. Plus, we love the Hot Rain band, so vibes are soaring at the moment. We look forward to seeing you this summer!"

IRATION released their all-acoustic album DOUBLE UP digitally December 2, 2016 via their own Three Prong Records. The 10-track album features a mix of the band's hits from their previous releases, including "Reelin" off their most recent full-length Hotting Up (2015); "One Way Track" and "Back Around" from 2013's Automatic; "Summer Nights" from their Fresh Grounds EP (2011); and "Time Bomb" and "Falling" off 2010's Time Bomb. Both Hotting Up and Automatic peaked at #1 on Billboard's Reggae Albums Chart with Time Bomb reaching #2 on the chart. IRATION is currently in the studio working on new music.

The Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--recently wrapped their January-February headlining "Lost & Found Winter Tour" at the One Love Cali Reggae Festival at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. Prior to launching their massive summer trek, IRATION will join Slightly Stoopid at the Reggae Rise Up Festival in St. Petersburg, FL this Saturday, March 4 and then support the Zac Brown Band at the Jackson Hole Rendezvous in Jackson Hole, WY on Saturday, March 18 before returning to California as a headliner at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival in Monterey, CA on Saturday, May 27. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and go to www.irationmusic.com for more information and ticketing details.

Catch IRATION on the road in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Festival Appearances:

 

Sat

3/4

St. Petersburg, FL

Reggae Rise Up Festival

Sat

3/18

Jackson Hole, WY

Jackson Hole Rendezvous w/ Zac Brown Band

Sat

5/27

Monterey, CA

California Roots Music and Arts Festival

"Sounds of Summer 2017" Tour with Slightly Stoopid, J Boog and The Movement 

Thu

6/8

Glen Allen, VA

Innsbrook After Hours

Fri

6/9

Philadelphia, PA

Festival Pier at Penn's Landing

Sat

6/10

Boston, MA

Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

Sun

6/11

Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth Pavilion

Fri

6/16

Brooklyn, NY

Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk

Sat

6/17

Vienna, VA

Wolf Trap

Sun

6/18

Simpsonville, SC

Heritage Park Amphitheatre

Thu

6/22

Saint Augustine, FL

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Fri

6/23

North Charleston, SC

Riverfront Park

Sun

6/25

Cocoa, FL

Cocoa Beach Riverfront

Thu

6/29

Raleigh, NC

Red Hat Amphitheater

Fri

6/30

Asbury Park, NJ

Stone Pony Summer Stage

Sat

7/1

Essex Junction, VT

Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Sun

7/2

Portland, ME

Maine State Pier

Fri

7/14

Boise, ID

Summerfield at Memorial Stadium

Sat

7/15

Bend, OR

Les Schwab Amphitheater

Sun

7/16

Redmond, WA

Marymoor Park

Sat

7/22

Berkeley, CA

Greek Theatre

Sun

7/23

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Bowl

Fri

7/28

New Braunfels, TX

Whitewater Amphitheatre

Sat

7/29

Dallas, TX

Bomb Factory

Sun

7/30

Houston, TX

White Oak Music Hall

Fri

8/4

Lake Tahoe, NV

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys

Sat

8/6

Avila Beach, CA

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Wed

8/16

Flagstaff, AZ

Pepsi Amphitheater 

Fri

8/18

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheater

**Note: Additional tour dates with Slightly Stoopid to be announced

Thu, 03/09/2017 - 9:40 am

BACKUP PLANET--the Nashville-based quartet who write arena-size anthems echoing with progressive intricacy, funk swagger, and even a little metallic edge--today (3/9) have announced their sophomore full-length album, REACTIONS, will be released Friday, March 31.

In support of the album, BACKUP PLANET will hit the road with fellow American rock band The Heavy Pets for a 21-date co-headline tour dubbed "The Heavy Planet Tour," kicking off March 17 at High Dive in Gainesville, FL with stops in Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville and Brooklyn, NY at Brooklyn Bowl (presented by RELIX), among others, before wrapping May 4 at Sundown At Granada in Dallas, TX. The band's upcoming tour will also include solo headlining dates (see full itinerary below). For more information and where to purchase tickets, visit: backupplanetmusic.com/events.

The 10-track REACTIONS album was recorded at Syncromesh Studios in Birmingham, AL with producer Jason Elgin [Collective Soul, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster] and showcases the band's top-shelf musicianship and songwriting, which is spotlighted in "Little Mingo," "A Different Life" and another album standout, the haunting and heartfelt "Sublimation," that conjures up a simmering stew of impressive fretwork, percussion, and towering vocals. BACKUP PLANET--Ben Cooper [keys, vocals], Chris Potocik [drums, vocals], Gavin Donati [guitar, vocals], and Blake Gallant [bass, vocals]--released their full-length debut, Element, during 2015 and have shared the stage with the likes of The Revivalists, Papadosio, and more in addition to headlining countless packed shows. RELIX proclaimed them "On The Verge," and one fateful gig led to signing with powerhouse management firm Red Light Management [Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket, Dopapod, Phish].

Catch BACKUP PLANET on the road:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Fri

3/17

Gainesville, FL

High Dive

Sat

3/18

St. Augustine, FL

Café Eleven

^Sun

3/19

Charleston, SC

Charleston Pour House

^Thu

3/23

Huntsville, AL

The Downstairs Connector

^Fri

3/24

Macon, GA

The Hummingbird

^Sat

3/25

Savannah, GA

Barrelhouse South

Sun

3/26

Dunedin, FL

Dunedin Brewery Spring Beer Fest

Wed

3/29

Birmingham, AL

Zydeco

Thu

3/30

Memphis, TN

1884 Lounge

Fri

3/31

Atlanta, GA

Aisle 5

Sat

4/1

Nashville, TN

Exit/In

Mon

4/3

Washington, DC

Gypsy Sally's

Fri

4/14

Philadelphia, PA

Milkboy Philly

Sat

4/15

Syracuse, NY

Funk'n'Waffles

Tue

4/18

Allston, MA

Wonder Bar

Wed

4/19

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Bowl (Presented by RELIX)

Thu

4/20

Bridgeport, CT

The Acoustic

Fri

4/21

Albany, NY

The Hollow

Sat

4/22

Burlington, VT

Nectar's

Sun

4/23

Providence, RI

Alchemy

Wed

4/26

Raleigh, NC

The Pour House

Thu

4/27

Knoxville, TN

The Concourse

Fri

4/28

Chattanooga, TN

Revelry Room

Sat

4/29

Jackson, MS

Martin's

Sun

4/30

New Orleans, LA

Gasa Gasa

^Tue

5/2

Houston, TX

Last Concert Cafe

^Thu

5/4

Dallas, TX

Sundown At Granada

Fri, 03/10/2017 - 5:04 pm

deadmau5 and his label mau5trap have announced FEED ME as the official support on the lots of shows in a row tour. The 21-date outing--featuring deadmau5's new Cube 2.1--kicks off March 29 in New York City with four sold-out shows and then stops in Camden, Columbia, Lowell, Detroit, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles and Chicago. See full routing below and go to www.lotsofshowsinarow.com for tickets and VIP upgrades.

Today (3/10), the third installment of deadmau5's six behind-the-scenes videos with YouTube Music was revealed. The series showcases deadmau5 and crew creatively developing his updated custom-built cube at Tait in the middle of Amish Country, Pennsylvania (Lititz, PA). Watch the new BTS video HERE. View the previous videos here: Video 1 and Video 2.

View the Cube 2.1 video set to "Let Go" now: https://youtu.be/PKFcaXd5G8c

For more information on Feed Me, go to: http://feedme.uk.com/

Catch deadmau5 on tour in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

FESTIVAL APPEARANCE

Sat

3/11

New Orleans, LA

BUKU Music + Art Project

LOTS OF SHOWS IN A ROW TOUR: https://youtu.be/iAyXebsSM7o 

Wed

3/29

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Thur

3/30

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Fri

3/31

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Sat

4/1

New York, NY

Hammerstein Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Fri

4/7

Camden, NJ

BB&T Pavilion

Sat

4/8

Columbia, MD

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Mon

4/10

Lowell, MA

Tsongas Arena

Thu

4/13

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore

Fri

4/14

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore - SOLD OUT

Sat

4/15

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore

Fri

4/21

Seattle, WA

WaMu Theater

Sat

4/22

Seattle, WA

WaMu Theater - SOLD OUT

Mon

4/24

Oakland, CA

The Fox Theater - SOLD OUT

Tue

4/25

Oakland, CA

The Fox Theater - SOLD OUT

Wed

4/26

Oakland, CA

The Fox Theater - SOLD OUT

Thur

4/27

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine

Fri

4/28

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine - SOLD OUT

Sat

4/29

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine- SOLD OUT

Sun

4/30

Los Angeles, CA

The Shrine - SOLD OUT

Thu

5/4

Chicago, IL

Aragon Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Fri

5/5

Chicago, IL

Aragon Ballroom - SOLD OUT

Mon, 03/13/2017 - 8:13 am

After a successful launch in 2016 with more than 22,000 attendees, an array of impromptu pairings from the festival's artists and perfect beachside weather, OHANA DANA POINT will return to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA September 8-10. The line-up for the expanded three-day second annual event will include performances from Social Distortion, Eddie Vedder, Jack Johnson, Pixies, Haim, Ray LaMontagne, Fiona Apple, Glen Hansard, The Naked And Famous, TV On The Radio and more than 25 acts.

The DOHENY DANA POINT 2017 line-up is as follows: Social Distortion, Eddie Vedder, Jack Johnson, Pixies, Ray Lamontagne, Haim, Fiona Apple, Glen Hansard, The Naked and Famous, TV On The Radio, Dr. Dog, The Orwells, The Frights, Vérité, Cameron Avery, Conner Youngblood, Simon Townshend, Missio, Ella Vos, The Mattson 2, Liam Finn, Timmy Curran, Jade Jackson and Corey Harper.
 
Tickets for OHANA go on sale Friday, March 17 at 10:00 AM (PT) at www.theohanafest.com. GA single day tickets start at $99.50 and weekend passes are $275.00. VIP passes are $499 for single day and a weekend pass is $1200. A portion of the proceeds from OHANA will benefit the San Onofre Parks Foundation, a California non-profit that cooperatively works with the California State Parks to develop, preserve and enhance the recreation and experience of California's unique and beautiful coastal parks. OHANA is produced by Live Nation and Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE).
Mon, 03/13/2017 - 8:15 am
311 are set to return with their 12th studio album titled MOSAIC, due out worldwide summer 2017 on BMG. The multi-platinum band's first single "Too Much To Think" premiered at Alternative radio on Friday, March 10. Watch the lyric video for the song (here) and the group will launch a 40-show North American summer tour on June 22 in Cleveland. The new album MOSAIC is available to pre-order now at www.pledgemusic.com/ThreeEleven. Tour pre-sale tickets and VIP bundles start to go on sale March 14. Tour info at www.311.com/shows.
 
Watch and share the lyric video for "Too Much To Think":
 
The 17-song MOSIAC was produced by John Feldmann (Blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, etc.) and Scotch Ralston (who produced 311's iconic Transistor, Soundsystem and Stereolithicalbums). With MOSAIC, 311 are approaching their 10th consecutive Top 10 album debut on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.
 
311 will hit the road summer 2017 for an eight-week headlining tour of North America. Marking the group's 18th consecutive summer headlining the U.S, the outing features special guests New Politics plus The Skints / Passafire (on select shows). 311 will also make headline appearances at several festivals and radio events. *The full tour itinerary (June 22-Aug 20) is listed below and at: http://www.311.com/shows.
 
2017 SUMMER TOUR DATES:
 
DATE
 
LOCATION
VENUE
THU
6/22
Cleveland, OH
Hard Rock Live
SAT
6/24
Montebello, Quebec
Amnesia Rockfest
SUN
6/25
Detroit, MI
The Fillmore
WED
6/28
Columbus, OH
Express Live
THU
6/29
St. Louis, MO
Pageant Theatre
FRI
6/30
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln on the Streets Party
SUN
7/2
Chicago, IL
Northerly Island Pavilion
MON
7/3
Kansas City, MO
Crossroads
TUE
7/4
Indianapolis, IN
Pavilion at Pan Am Plaza
THU
7/6
Pittsburgh, PA
Stage AE
FRI
7/7
Hampton Beach, NH
HB Casino
SAT
7/8
Portland, ME
Maine State Pier
MON
7/10
Buffalo, NY
Artpark
TUE
7/11
New York City, NY
Hammerstein Ballroom
FRI
7/14
Long Island, NY
Great South Bay Music Festival
SAT
7/15
Asbury Park, NJ
Stone Pony Summerstage
SUN
7/16
Boston, MA
Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
WED
7/19
Glen Allen, VA
Innsbrook After Hours
FRI
7/21
Philadelphia, PA
Penns Landing at Festival Pier
SAT
7/22
Hartford, CT
CT Convention Center
MON
7/24
Washington, D.C.
Fillmore Silver Spring 
TUE
7/25
Washington, D.C.
Fillmore Silver Spring
WED
7/26
Charlotte, NC
Metro Credit Union Amphitheater
FRI
7/28
Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle
SAT
7/29
Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle
SUN
7/30
Myrtle Beach, SC
House of Blues
TUE
8/1
Boca Raton, FL
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
WED
8/2
St Augustine, FL
St Augustine Amphitheater
FRI
8/4
New Orleans, LA
Bold Sphere Amphitheater
SAT
8/5
Houston, TX
Revention Music Center
SUN
8/6
New Braunfels, TX
Whitewater Amp
TUE
8/8
TBA, TX
TBA
THU
8/10
Albuquerque, NM
Sandia Casino
FRI
8/11
Denver, CO
Levitt Pavilion
SAT
8/12
Salt Lake City, UT
USANA Amphitheater
MON
8/14
Boise, ID
Revolution Concert House
TUE
8/15
Eugene, OR
Cuthbert Amphitheater
WED
8/16
San Jose, CA
City National Civic
FRI
8/18
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Beach
SAT
8/19
Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Palladium
SUN
8/20
San Diego, CA
Cal Coast Credit Union OAT
FRI
9/1
Virginia Beach, VA
American Music Festival
Tue, 03/21/2017 - 6:34 pm
In addition to their many musical interests, the members of reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION are avid sports enthusiasts, often spending their off-time playing golf and surfing wherever they can, as well as cheering on their favorite professional teams. Today (3/21), band members Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals) will be the featured musical guest on Callaway Golf's online weekly show, "Callaway Live," alongside LPGA professional golfer, fellow Hawaiian and IRATION fan/friend, Michelle Wie. The Micahs will perform an acoustic set of music as highlighted on the band's latest all-acoustic album DOUBLE UP, out now digitally via their own Three Prong Records. "Callaway Live" begins tonight at 6pm PT/9pm ET at http://cmp.callawaygolf.com/callawaylive.
 
The guys will also tee off tomorrow (3/22) at the Kia Classic Pro-Am golf event at the Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, CA. The event pairs two LPGA Tour professionals and four amateurs into teams to compete in 18 holes.
 
IRATION--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--will hit the road this summer with their friends Slightly Stoopid as the main support on the "Sounds of Summer 2017" two-month cross-country tour from June 8 through August 26. Listen to DOUBLE UP here: https://www.iration.fm/doubleupacoustic
Wed, 03/22/2017 - 8:24 am
The prolific and celebrated electronic music pioneer JEAN-MICHEL JARRE--a four-time Guinness World Record holder for largest concerts ever performed, 2017 Grammy nominee, with more than eighty million albums sold, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador renowned for his one-off groundbreaking events at historical landmarks across the world--takes his next once-in-a-lifetime live performance to the Dead Sea in Israel on Thursday, April 6.
 
Following his Millennium Concert at the Pyramids of Gizeh in Egypt in front of an audience of 800 thousand people, the Concert for Tolerance at the Eiffel Tower in Paris with 2.5 million people in the audience, Rendez-Vous Houston-­his tribute concert in Texas for NASA with 1.3 million people attending, and celebrating the 850th anniversary of Moscow with his largest concert ever in front of 3.5 million people, JEAN-MICHEL JARRE chose his upcoming destination to be MASADA where his unique and specially conceived live event aims to raise international awareness of the Dead Sea's dire situation.
 
Mr. Dov Litvinoff, head of the Tamar Regional Council where the Dead Sea is located, states, "The choice of an artist of this caliber, with such a flawless worldwide reputation in giving some of the world's most spectacular concert-events, to create and to hold a one-off concert here in Israel, at the Dead Sea, to raise mass public awareness, is unprecedented and exciting. The fact that such artist recognizes the importance and expresses a sincere concern for the dire situation of the Dead Sea by coming here to help promote this issue internationally is extremely appreciated. A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador of ecology and the environment, Jean-Michel Jarre brings with him a patronage of UNESCO organization and a call for urgent actions. This empowering act of support is crucial and may very well help us save this national and international asset, one of the world's natural wonders - the Dead Sea."
 
The MASADA historical site will transform for one single night to encapsulate a futuristic ambience, introducing a most complex state-of-the-art production devised to transport the audience for what promises to be an unforgettable experience. The stage will be set at the center of the mountainous landscape in front of a luxury amphitheater--built to accommodate well-equipped and comfortable seating, along with dancing platforms.
 
Grammy-nominated artist and French electronic music composer and producer JEAN-MICHEL JARRE's reputation for the spectacular is unmatched, having been one of the first artists in the world to perform electronic music as we know it today.  This May, JARRE will bring his 'Electronica' World Tour to North America, marking his first-time tour here.  The North American leg of the World Tour will kick off Tuesday, May 9 at the Sony Center for Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada.
 
After Toronto, JARRE will bring his critically-acclaimed live show--which blazed across the European continent last year, to high-acclaim--to many hallmark venues on this continent including Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Bell Centre in Montreal, The Greek in Berkeley, Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and more.  All dates follow below.
 
Famed for staggering visuals and the use of cutting-edge digital technology, JARRE's new live show promises yet again to be a truly immersive musical journey. He'll showcase brand new music from his two-part LP ELECTRONICA and most recent release OXYGENE 3, alongside classic material from milestone albums such as Oxygene and Equinoxe.  View a video here of JARRE performing his signature laser harp "The Time Machine," the title track of his Grammy-nominated album ("Best Dance/Electronic Album"), ELECTRONICA 1: THE TIME MACHINE: https://youtu.be/DnAfXK-hft8
 
Date
City
Venue
5/9/2017
Toronto, ON Canada
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
5/11/2017
Montreal, QC Canada
Bell Centre
5/16/2017
Boston, MA
Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
5/18/2017
Upper Darby, PA
Tower Theatre
5/20/2017
New York, NY
Radio City Music Hall
5/22/2017
Chicago, IL
Auditorium Theatre
5/24/2017
Broomfield, CO
1st Bank Center
5/26/2017
Berkeley, CA
The Greek Theatre
5/27/2017
Los Angeles, CA
Microsoft Theater
Mon, 03/27/2017 - 12:56 pm

As the members of YES prepare for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Class of 2017--Friday, April 7 at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, NY--drummer ALAN WHITE looks back on the band's nearly 50-year history and what's still to come for one of the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands.

Congratulations on YES' upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's an honor that salutes the band's legacy--which you've been upholding via years of consistent touring, the release of new music (including the recent studio album, Heaven & Earth) and the band's annual "Cruise To The Edge." To what do you attribute the band's staying power year after year?

ALAN WHITE: I think it comes down to the fact that we made a decision a long time ago to create music that we loved first and foremost. I can't even count how many times we heard from the music business proper that we were crazy for doing what we were doing.

As a result of following our own hearts and muse, I believe we built a timeless body of work that continues to speak to people. We're very lucky to have such an incredible fan base that commits to every tour and picks up each new album. It started with an honesty between the band members. That translated to the fans. They've hitched along for the ride. We're very thankful for them.

They keep us young!

What does being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame mean to you?

WHITE: It's a complete honor! Gaining this sort of industry recognition for something we've just naturally done is extremely humbling and satisfying.

We've put in a lot of work over a long time period. It's nice to know that work doesn't go unnoticed. It's a big deal to all of us. It's funny because I actually received confirmation that we were being inducted for sure while watching The Today Show! We had hints from our management and that sort of thing, but it became real on national television. I can always laugh when that show comes on now.

Throughout your time in YES and up until his death, you and late bassist Chris Squire were best friends and made music together for over 40 years. Do you have a favorite memory of performing with Chris? What about him inspired (or still inspires) you as a musician?

WHITE: I have so many memories of Chris. It's almost hard to pick. I can share one that always sticks out...

Personally, the standard 4/4-time signature never satisfied me. A while back, Chris came up to me, looked me in the eye, and said, "I've forgotten how to play in four because we do everything in five, seven, and nine! How do we play in four?" It really brought a smile to my face. I was like, "Let me show you."

What inspires me about Chris is that he always did everything to the utmost extreme. There was no compromise. If he had an idea, he would find a way to make it work, regardless of how insane it might have seemed. I feel like this award is a tribute to him. In many ways, he was like the heart of Yes-a true cornerstone of everything we do.

How important is it for YES to play for your fans every year? And to continue carrying on the YES name for Chris, who asked that you, his friend and replacement on bass Billy Sherwood and the rest of the band to keep his legacy going?

WHITE: We love to share this music. The fans keep it alive by showing up. We don't let a year go by without giving them something.

As far as keeping the YES name going, I don't really feel like there was any other choice after Chris had expressed his wishes so clearly. We had worked together for 43 years. It's unbelievable to think about. I wish he could be here with us for all of these wonderful moments, but it's an opportunity to honor his legacy all the same every time we go on stage. I'm always thinking about him.

This year marks your 45th year as a member of YES. What were your thoughts back then when you first joined the group?

WHITE: You're making me feel old [Laughs]. It'll be 45 years in July to be exact that I've been playing with the same band. Can somebody call the Guinness Book of World Records?

I was actually asked to join the band right before a major tour in America in 1972. I had to learn the entire catalog in three days. It was a really thrilling sort of trial by fire, so to speak. I'm happy I made it out. I was excited and nervous all at once. I'm out on the road and thrown into this incredible world that would become my life forever.

In the almost 50 years since YES formed, the styles and genres of music have constantly changed. Yet the influence of YES' music is still present and has impacted both established and emerging artists. Can you talk a little about what that means to you?

WHITE: The band established a style of music that really changed the direction of an entire genre. Because of that, it resonated with a lot of younger musicians. It still does to this day. That's an amazing feeling. There's no endorsement like that of another artist. They're carrying the torch. I'll often listen to music and hear a little bit of what we did here and there. It's really touching and quite impressive to hear how the next generation re-interprets and re-shapes that blueprint

Since 2013, YES has been performing albums in full on tour, including The Yes Album, Close to the Edge, Going For the One, Fragile, Drama and Tales From Topographic Oceans, which illustrates that YES has been a true album band. How artistically satisfying has it been for you to perform albums in full?

WHITE: Artistically, it's very satisfying to revisit the albums on stage. They can be quite challenging. The very exercise itself keeps us all on our toes. Quite recently, we did a pretty extreme set in Japan where we played Drama in its entirety and side one and side four of Tales from Topographic Oceans. It was unbelievable to see the Japanese crowds singing along to every word. That passionate and enthusiastic response really fuels you when you're up there playing. You feel it.

Sure, it's a lot of music, but I enjoy performing records from top-to-bottom. It becomes more of an immersive experience. I'd liken it to a symphony.

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 5:06 pm
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD today (3/27) partnered with Relix to premiere the official music video for "Crazy For You" for which Franti did over 200 takes to complete--avoiding computer-generated graphics or the utilization of green-screens. The song--a joyously upbeat rhythmic pop song that highlights Franti's soulful vocals and encompasses his socially conscious outlook--is from his latest album, SOULROCKER (Fantasy Records). The video features a new remix of "Crazy For You" which Franti is calling the "San Francisco Funk Remix."
 
Click here to watch the visually striking and expertly edited video which was shot mostly in Istanbul, but also in London. "A few weeks after we filmed in the Besiktas Soccer Stadium (in Istanbul)," says Franti, "38 people were killed and 166 wounded in a terror attack just outside after a match.  We dedicate this video to them, to Besiktas Football Supporters and to all those around the world calling for an end to political violence everywhere." *See the singer, songwriter and guitarist's other quotes about the video below.
 
Onstage is where MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD truly take flight; they embrace the power of music knowing how it can inspire, uplift, and make people want to dance or cry. For the aptly titled "Love Out Loud" world tour, which kicked off March 2 in Alaska with performances set for South Africa and Japan this spring, the group has unveiled a new leg of summer concerts in North America in addition to their already announced shows, with stops now in Kansas City, Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, and Austin, among many others.
 
The "Love Out Loud" tour will also include festival stops at BottleRock Festival in Napa, CA on Saturday, May 27, Rock 'N' Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA on Sunday, June 4, Mountain Jam Festival in Hunter, NY on Sunday, June 18 and California World Fest in Grass Valley, CA at on Sunday, June 16 among others, before wrapping at Floydfest in Floyd, VA on Friday, July 8. See below for a list of upcoming North American tour dates.
 
Michael Franti on the "Crazy For You" video:
 
"Crazy For You' is a song for the person in your life who gets you through the times when it seems like the whole world is going completely crazy around you.  I know a lot of people, myself included, who are feeling that way right now.  That person in my life is my wife, Sara, for whom I wrote the song. She's my sounding board, my shoulder to cry on and my in-house comedienne who helps me laugh my ass off back into balance through my greatest challenges.  She's good!
 
Nathan Thoen and I shot the video while on our moments off on tour, mostly in Istanbul and a bit in London.  We used the 'Multiple Michaels' effect to try to capture some of what I experience as my mind gets overwhelmed multi-thinking about politics, family, music, survival, etc.  One of my ways of combating stress is to have fun and we wanted the video to be playful, but not shy away from the important issues of today.  We used the cue card idea in the last verse to help spell out the most pointed social lyrics in the song.
 
People have been asking how we made the video and if the images were 'green-screened,' computer-generated or if we used a robot-controlled camera.  The answer is 'No' to all.  There's no way we could have set up giant green screens in the Bazaar or on the streets of Istanbul and I definitely can't afford a robot-controlled camera, so what we did was film over 200 takes of the song and painstakingly cut them all together on our tour bus, in dressing rooms and late night hotels for hundreds of hours.  The greatest challenge was to shoot each scene super fast one after the other, because if there were any clouds that moved or the sun was setting, it would cause the light to change and then we couldn't cut the multiple images together seamlessly.
 
I hope you enjoy the video and I hope you share it with that person that helps you get through the craziness of the world today.  May love and music guide the way."

Catch MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD on the road:
 
DATE   CITY VENUE
International Tour Dates  
Fri 4/14 Underberg, South Africa Splashy Fen Music Festival
Sat 4/15 Clarens, South Africa Lush Festival
Sun 4/16 Johannesburg, South Africa Goodluck Bar
Mon 4/17 Capetown, South Africa Parklife Festival
Thurs 5/18 Osaka, Japan Umbeda Shangrila
Fri 5/19 Tokyo, Japan Shibuya Duo Exchange
Sat 5/20 Yokohoma, Japan Greenroom Festival
U.S. Tour Dates  
Sat 4/22 Winter Park, CO Springtopia at Winter Park Ski Resort 
>Fri 5/12 Honolulu, HI The Republik 
Sat 5/13 Kahuku, HI The Surfer Bar at Turtle Bay (TRIO)
>Sun 5/14 Kahului, HI Maui Arts & Culture Center - Castle Theater
Sat 5/27 Napa, CA BottleRock Music Festival
Sun 6/4 San Diego, CA Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
**Sun 6/4 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
**Mon 6/5 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
Fri 6/9 Huntington, NY The Paramount
*Sat 6/10 New York, NY PlayStation Theater
Sun 6/11 Russell Township, OH LaureLive 2017
*Tue 6/13 Munhall, PA Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
^^Thu 6/15 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony Summer Stage
*Fri 6/16 Lowell, MA Boarding House Park
*Sat 6/17 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Sun 6/18 Hunter, NY Mountain Jam 2017
***Tue 6/20 Portland, ME Thompson's Point 
^Wed 6/21 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
^Thu 6/22 Lebanon, NH Lebanon Opera House
^Fri 6/23 Hyannis, MA Cape Cod Melody Tent
^Sat 6/24 Ithaca, NY State Theatre
^Sun 6/25 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore 
^Tue 6/27 New Haven, CT College St. Music Hall 
Thu 6/29 Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 
Fri 7/7 Bayfield, WI Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Mon 7/10 Columbia, MO Rose Music Hall
Tue 7/11 Kansas City, MO Crossroads 
>>Thu 7/13 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Fri 7/14 Alta, WY Targhee Fest 2017
Sun 7/16 Grass Valley, CA California WorldFest 
Fri 7/28 Floyd, VA FloydFest 17
Sat 7/29 Selbyville, DE The Freeman Stage at Bayside
Tue 8/1 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
Wed 8/2 Charlotte, NC The Neighborhood Theatre
Thu 8/3 Asheville, NC Salvage Station 
Tue 8/8 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Fri 8/11 Chicago, IL Concord Music Hall
^Fri 8/18 Minneapolis, MN Cabooze Outdoor Plaza
^Sat 8/19 Papillion, NE Sumtur Amphitheater
^Sun 8/20 Des Moines, IA Simon Estes Amphitheater
^Mon 8/21 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
^Fri 8/25 Austin, TX Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Sun 8/27 Livermore, CA Taylor Family Foundation 
Thu 9/7 Eugene, OR Cuthbert Amphitheater
Fri 9/8 Bend, OR Les Schwab Amphitheater
Sat 9/9 Troutdale, OR Edgefield
Mon 9/11 Missoula, MT Big Sky Brewery
Tue 9/12 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Concert House
Thu 9/14 Boise, ID Idaho Botanical Garden
Sat 10/7 Tempe, AZ Tour De Fat
 
*** with St. Paul & The Broken Bones
** with Paul Cannon
* with Nattali Rize
^^ with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
^ with Satsang
> with Landon McNamara
>> with Trevor Hall & HIRIE
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 7:08 am

THE MAGPIE SALUTE--a new band bringing together Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien of The Black Crowes--will release their self-titled debut album worldwide on June 9 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Produced by Crowes guitarist and co-founder Robinson, the musically tight and expansive album was recorded live in the studio in front of an audience at Applehead Recording in Woodstock, New York, except for the full studio track "Omission." The album carries special significance as it marks the last recorded work by Eddie Harsch, the late Black Crowes keyboardist whose signature sound and gentle soul are woven into THE MAGPIE SALUTE.

The deeply soulful rock "Omission"--written by Robinson and vocalist John Hogg--is the album's first single, arriving to radio in May, with a video to be released shortly thereafter. Look for the band to launch a national headline tour starting July 26 in Indianapolis.

In advance of the album's release, THE MAGPIE SALUTE will issue a 10" vinyl 45 single of "Comin' Home" and "Glad and Sorry" on Record Store Day, Saturday April 22 (U.S).

THE MAGPIE SALUTE--driven by the magic of the reunited Robinson and Ford guitar team--features musicians who've played together for decades throughout various projects and share a truly deep musical bond. Joining Robinson, Ford and Pipien in the bandare drummer Joe Magistro and guitarist Nico Bereciartua. The group also boasts a fine cast of vocalists, including Robinson, Ford, lead singer John Hogg (Hookah Brown, Moke), former Crowes singer Charity White and background singers, Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen.

There is wide open musical freedom on the band's debut album, with half of the 10 songs coming in over seven minutes in length, and the musicians' wide-ranging roots are reflected in the diverse selections. They offer fresh takes of The Black Crowes' "What Is Home" and "Wiser Time," and interpret songs by Delaney and Bonnie ("Comin' Home"), Bobby Hutcherson ("Goin' Down South"), War ("War Drums"), Pink Floyd ("Fearless"), the Faces ("Glad and Sorry"), Bob Marley ("Time Will Tell," which The Black Crowes covered on their second album) and the traditional "Ain't No More Cane."

THE MAGPIE SALUTE first surfaced this past January with four back-to-back sold-out shows at the Gramercy Theatre in New York. "...it was clear from the get-go that Ford and Robinson still have unmistakable synergy," noted GLIDE MAGAZINE (1/24/17). Then came the announcement of their debut in London where the group will perform four concerts at Under The Bridge (April 12-15), with the first show selling out shortly within an hour of the tickets going on pre-sale. This news was followed by the announcement of shows in Chicago (July), San Francisco (September), Boston (August), Atlanta (August) and Los Angeles (September). For more information and to purchase tickets for the band's national headline tour, which will include appearances at festivals worldwide, visit: http://themagpiesalute.com/events

U.S. and international tour dates for THE MAGPIE SALUTE:

DATE

CITY/STATE

VENUE

4/12

LONDON, U.K.

Under The Bridge

4/13

LONDON, U.K.

Under The Bridge

4/14

LONDON, U.K.

Under The Bridge

4/15

LONDON, U.K.

Under The Bridge

6/10

GROLLOO, NETHERLANDS

Holland Int. Blues Festival

7/11

FRANKFURT, GERMANY

Batschkapp

7/12

MUNICH, GERMANY

Tollwood Festival

7/13

BERLIN, GERMANY

Huxley's Neue Welt

7/26

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Vogue

7/28

CHICAGO, IL

Metro

7/29

CHICAGO, IL

Metro

7/30

DETROIT, MI

Saint Andrew's

8/1

BUFFALO, NY

Tralf Music Hall

8/3

BOSTON, MA

The Wilbur

8/4

HARTFORD, CT

Infinity Hall

8/5

HAMPTON BEACH, NH

Casino Ballroom

8/6

PORTLAND, ME

Aura

8/8

NEW BEDFORD, MA

The Zeiterion Theatre

8/9

RED BANK, NJ

Count Basie Theatre

8/11

SCRANTON, PA

The Peach Music Festival

8/12

SILVER SPRING, MD

The Fillmore

8/13

HUNTINGTON, NY

The Paramount

8/15

CHARLOTTE, NC

Neighborhood Theatre

8/16

RALEIGH, NC

The Ritz

8/18

ATLANTA, GA

The Buckhead Theatre

8/19

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Myrtle Beach Speedway

8/20

ASHEVILLE, NC

Diana Wortham Theatre

8/22

CINCINNATI, OH

Bogart's

8/24

LOUISVILLE, KY

Mercury Ballroom

9/7

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

The Fillmore

9/8

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

The Fillmore

9/13

LOS ANGELES, CA

The Fonda Theatre

9/15

SAN DIEGOS, CA

KAABOO Del Mar

9/15

TELLURIDE, CO

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

9/22

MORRISON, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

   

(with JJ Grey & Mofro, North Mississippi Allstars,

and Anders Osborne present N.M.O)

Thu, 03/30/2017 - 9:10 am
MADE EVENT, producers of the Electric Zoo Festival, has released the phase one line-up of ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO a day earlier than planned. For its ninth turn, festival-goers can expect an even bigger star-studded lineup helmed by DJ SNAKE on Friday, September 1, ABOVE & BEYOND on Saturday, September 2, and a back-to-back closing set from deadmau5 & ERIC PRYDZ on Sunday, September 3.
 
Taking place over Labor Day Weekend September 1-3 at Randall's Island Park, the theme of ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO is a homage to the festival's hometown that will sparkle with the surreal, dazzle with imagination and envision New York City in a way never thought possible. Many of the world's heralded and cutting-edge DJ acts will be featured among all new stage designs, interactive performers, unique installations and more. More than 30 acts encompassing a wide range of styles from deep house and techno to trance and trap have been announced today. Over 50 acts are still to be announced, names that span from titanic headliners to underground favorites and scene champions from all over the dance music ecosystem.
 
ELECTRIC ZOO is also delighted to announce the first two of four stage partnerships for 2017. The return of Dutch techno heavyweights Awakenings--as part of its immense 20th anniversary celebrations--will reiterate why it is the world's most respected techno powerhouse over three nights of deep and dark techno. In addition, Mixmag's 2016 Party Brand of the Year, elrow, legendary for its unique, vibrant, soulful party productions straight from Spain, will return to transform Randall's Island into its cartoonish and colorful party palace.
 
Last year's ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND was bigger and stronger than it has ever been. "Wild Island" featured headline performances from Tiesto, Hardwell, #1 Billboard artists The Chainsmokers, Bassnectar, Porter Robinson and Steve Aoki. The weekend also served as the stateside debut of legendary party experience brands ANTS and elrow, along with an electric main stage lineup. The three-day event marked the highest overall attendance since 2013 with over 83,000 attendees. "Wild Island" was followed by the sold-out ELECTRIC ZOO: COUNTDOWN SHANGHAI. Prior to THE 6th BORO, the festival makes its expansion to South America with ELECTRIC ZOO BRASIL, set to take place on April 21, 2017.
 

Please welcome to ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO these performers:

ABOVE & BEYOND
ALAN WALKER
ALY & FILA
AUDIEN
CLAPTONE
DANNY TENAGLIA
deadmau5
DJ SNAKE
DON DIABLO
DREZO
ERIC PRYDZ
EXCISION
GAISER
HENRIK SCHWARZ
JOYRYDE
LOST KINGS
MARKUS SCHULZ
MARTIN SOLVEIG
NGHTMRE
OLIVER HELDENS
PAUL KALKBRENNER
SASHA & JOHN DIGWEED
SEVEN LIONS
SHAUN FRANK
SLANDER
SUB FOCUS
SUNNERY JAMES & RYAN MARCIANO
TCHAMI
THOMAS JACK
TRITONAL
WAX MOTIF
YELLOW CLAW
YOTTO

+ OVER 50 ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 8:06 am
YES today (4/3) announced a special event with SiriusXM to celebrate the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Class of 2017, this Friday, April 7 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The exclusive in-studio audience event "SiriusXM Volume Presents an Artist Confidential with YES" will be hosted by David Fricke and broadcast live this Wednesday, April 5 on VOLUME, the first 24/7 talk radio channel dedicated to the discussion of music, starting at 8pm ET/5pm PT. VOLUME delivers a variety of programming including live daily shows, artist interviews, weekly specials, a music trivia game show, and in-depth docuseries hosted by the most respected, knowledgeable, and passionate people in music today - including artists themselves. The VOLUME channel (ch. 106) debuted in October 2016 on SiriusXM.
 
The hour-long event will feature an interview with the YES line-up of Rock Hall inductees Steve Howe (guitar) and Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined Yes in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015), plus a few acoustic performances.
 
As they prepare for their induction, Steve Howe and Alan White recently reflected on the band's near 50-year history and what's still to come for one of the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands. Read Howe's interview with Newsweek HERE and a Q&A with White HERE.
Mon, 04/03/2017 - 1:12 pm

Set times have been confirmed for two stages at the inaugural aTrolla MUSIC FESTIVAL with Peter Cetera and KC & The Sunshine Band closing out the night of music celebrating the generation who created music festivals.  Beyond a variety of specialty drink options, aTrolla will also offer a smorgasbord of delicious food choices highlighting some of Dallas' leading food trucks.  For its first outing, aTrolla has teamed with nonprofit organization Volunteers of America Texas in a strategic partnership.

The Saturday, May 6 single-day event will take place on the beautiful lawn at Reunion Tower with Dallas' skyline as the backdrop.  Performers from the '60s, '70s and '80s--across a variety of music genres much like popular radio of the time--will perform on two stages.  The full line-up with set times is as follows:

North Stage

KC & The Sunshine Band

10:00 PM

Grand Funk Railroad

8:15 PM

Tower of Power

6:45 PM

The Romantics

5:15 PM

The Zombies

3:45 PM

Delbert McClinton

2:15 PM

Carolyn Wonderland

1:00 PM

South Stage

Peter Cetera

9:00 PM

War

7:30 PM

Survivor

6:00 PM

The Spinners

4:30 PM

Dionne Warwick

3:00 PM

BJ Thomas

1:30 PM

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 11:05 am

In advance of tomorrow's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, YES revealed their initial summer touring plans live on SiriusXM last night during their exclusive in-studio audience event "SiriusXM Volume Presents an Artist Confidential with YES." The 2017 outing, called YESTIVAL, will feature a set list of greatest hits from all of the band's studio albums up to 1980, showcasing the storied history of one of the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands.

"We are looking forward to presenting songs from each of the first nine studio albums, including some surprises," says YES guitarist Steve Howe.

YESTIVAL will feature special guest Todd Rundgren and an opening set from Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy honoring the magic of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. The tour kicks off August 4 in Greensboro, NC and will travel across the U.S. through early September, stopping in such markets as Baltimore, Philadelphia, Brooklyn (August 11 at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk), Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles (August 29 at the Microsoft Theater), with more to be announced soon. See below for full list of initial tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com for ticketing information.

On this summer's annual trek, YES--Steve Howe (guitar), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboard), Jon Davison (vocals) and Billy Sherwood (the late Chris Squire's chosen successor on bass)--will treat fans to such hits as "Roundabout" and "Starship Trooper," performing gems off every album from 1969's Yes to 1980's Drama.

Last night's hour-long SiriusXM event in New York City featured an interview with the band, hosted by David Fricke, and acoustic performances of "Roundabout," "Leaves of Green," and "Clap." As a surprise conclusion, Steve Howe was presented with a birthday cake to commemorate his upcoming 70th birthday this Saturday, April 8. To view photos from "SiriusXM Volume Presents an Artist Confidential with YES," go to: (link).

Initial YESTIVAL 2017 Summer Tour Dates:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Fri

8/4

Greensboro, NC

White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Sat

8/5

Boone, NC

Holmes Convocation Center

Mon

8/7

Baltimore, MD

Pier Six Pavilion

Tue

8/8

Upper Darby, PA

Tower Theatre

Thu

8/10

Mashantucket, CT

MGM Grand at Foxwoods

Fri

8/11

Brooklyn, NY

Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk

Sat

8/12

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Center

Wed

8/16

Greensburg, PA

The Palace Theatre

Thu

8/17

Clarkston, MI

DTE Energy Music Theatre

Sat

8/19

Elgin, IL

Festival Park - Grand Victoria Casino

Sun

8/20

Cleveland, OH

Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

Tue

8/22

Oklahoma City, OK

The Zoo Amphitheatre

Wed

8/23

Sugar Land, TX

Smart Financial Centre

Fri

8/25

Phoenix, AZ

Celebrity Theatre

Sat

8/26

Las Vegas, NV

The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Tue

8/29

Los Angeles, CA

Microsoft Theater

Sun

9/3

Tulalip, WA

Tulalip Amphitheatre

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 11:16 am

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy-award-winner BRIAN SETZERwill launch his ROCKABILLY RIOT!" tour Wednesday, June 7 in San Diego, CA, and audiences can expect his rockin' style and guitar assault to leave them smiling.

Armed with Stray Cats gems like "Rock This Town,'" "Rumble In Brighton" and "Stray Cat Strut" plus other electrifying songs like "Let's Shake" from his latest solo studio album Rockabilly Riot!: All Original, SETZER will also make stops in Las Vegas, Chicago and Atlantic City, among other cities throughout the U.S., before heading overseas in July.

SETZER's red hot compadres are Noah Levy on drums, Kevin McKendree on piano/guitar and Mark Winchester on bass. "When you look up rockabilly in the dictionary there is a picture of Mark Winchester," notes SETZER. "He grew up slapping the bass and is in a class of his own.  The relationship with the drummer and the bass player in rockabilly is very unique. The slap bass is a rhythmic sounding instrument, so the drummer has to be very in time with him in order not to sound sloppy.  Noah Levy is a very on-the-beat solid drummer, whereas me, as a guitar player, I push everything while they hold it all in place.  And when you're talking about the great rockabilly piano players, it's a very short list, and Kevin McKendree is on it. And he also plays guitar incredibly well. We all just complement each other."

Asked what he'd like to overhear fans saying after a gig, SETZER says: "I would love to hear, 'You know, that Rockabilly Riot squad has all the energy and great things I like about the original rockabilly sound, yet they're a modern band making this music sound new. I love it.'"

In late 2016, SETZER released his live Blu-Ray/CD package, BRIAN SETZER'S ROCKABILLY RIOT: OSAKA ROCKA! - LIVE IN JAPAN, a sizzling rockabilly album from start to finish that highlights the same band. More information on the Blu-Ray/CD can be found here.

In other exciting SETZER news, the BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA will celebrate their 25th anniversary in style with an exclusive landmark show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 2. Under the stars at the legendary venue where they've performed twice before, SETZER's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings will be matched with his 19-piece orchestra's rockin' big-band horn arrangements, making for an unbeatable combination. Group tickets are now on sale, with artist pre-sale beginning May 2 and public on-sale May 7. Find more information here.

U.S. TOUR DATES FOR "ROCKABILLY RIOT!":

DATE

CITY/STATE

VENUE

Wed,  6/7

San Diego, CA

Humphrey's

Fri, 6/9

Las Vegas, NV

House of Blues

Sat, 6/10

TBA

TBA

Mon, 6/12

Arvada, CO

Arvada Center Amphitheater

Wed, 6/14

Clear Lake, IA

Surf Ballroom

Thur, 6/15

Oshkosh, WI

Leach Amphitheater

Sat, 6/17

Chicago, IL

House of Blues

Sun, 6/18

TBA

TBA

Tue, 6/20

Munhall, PA

Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead

Wed, 6/21

Lynn, MA

Lynn Veteran's Memorial Auditorium

Fri, 6/23

Lancaster, PA

American Music Theatre

Sat, 6/24

Atlantic City, NJ

Harrah's Atlantic City

Sun, 6/25

Danbury, CT

Ives Concert Park

Tue, 6/27

Lewiston, NY

Tuesday in the Park

Thur, 6/29

TBA

TBA

INTERNATIONAL TOUR DATES:

Sun, 7/9

Tours, France

American Tours Festival

Tue, 7/11

London, UK

O2 Kentish Town Forum

Wed, 7/12

Antwerp, Belgium

Rivierenhof

Thur, 7/13

Utrecht, Netherlands

TivoliVredenburg

Sat, 7/15

Tilburg, Netherlands

O13

Sun, 7/16

Zurich, Switzerland

Volkaus

Mon, 7/17

Leipzig, Germany

Parkbuhne

Wed, 7/19

Oslo, Norway

Rockefeller Music Hall

Fri, 7/21

Seinajoki, Finland

Seinajoki Stadion

Sat, 7/22

Lahti, Finland

Lahti Bikers Fest

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 6:52 am
Advance general admission tickets for the second annual MINUS ZERO FESTIVAL--set for this weekend (April 7 & 8) at the Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont-are no longer available.  A limited number of VIP and GA tickets will be offered at the door.
 
The two-day winter sports and music festival will feature three stages of music featuring over 50 top international and emerging electronic music acts including Bassnectar, Zeds Dead, GRiZ, Illenium and Claptone, snowboarding with a Rail Jam & Jump competition fueled by Monster Energy and a demo from some of the top pro-boarders on the circuit right now including Nate Haust and Jeremy Ellenberge, skiing, lodging onsite, free parking and much more.
 
Headlining Friday, April 7 is Zeds Dead with support coming from a wide range of international and northeast regional DJ acts including Illenium, Marvel Years, DJ Shift, Dudenguy, Lestat, Bamboora, Voltran, a back-to-back set from Nekro and Exssv, Detox and Michael Pata.  Saturday, April 8, MINUS ZERO festival goers can hit the slopes to the tunes of headliner  Bassnectar and GRiZ, along with Stratton native Pierce Fulton, Yookie, Brightside, Mike Chach, Sam Allan, Vavo, Adam Scott, Shotgun Styles and Nelvis Tolentino.
 
Plus, lift pass holders on both days can head up to the top for the Summit Stage, which will feature Auten, Average Joe, FENX, Fifth Year, Lucid Noise, Sicoli, Tony Mancuso, and Vinny Vibe. The Village Stage--which will kick off at 1pm each day--brings fans an even more eclectic range of acts to the already vibrant lineup with fan-favorite, masked performer Claptone along with Behrouz, DJ Three, Serge Devant, Thugfucker, Anamoly, Brett Rubin, Danny B, Human Resources, Michelangelo, Mike Myers, and Sleepy + Boo.
 
On April 8 snowboarding enthusiasts will have a chance to take in the Rail Jam & Jump, fueled by Monster Energy.  The on-mountain competition will feature a big air jump and many rails for more advanced riders for a chance to win the grand prize of $1500.    Expect a special demonstration from professional athletes Nate Haust, Jeremy Ellenberge, Jacques-Olivier Emond, Jeremy Cloutier and Luke Haddock showing their best jibbing and jumps will immediately follow the competition.  Details and registration info can be found here: http://bit.ly/2mKAvDV
 
"With a beautiful backdrop amid the mountains and a stunning roster, it is no wonder that the festival attracted thousands of fans in its first year," declared DJ Mag of last year's event. MINUS ZERO officially launched its northeast edition last April in Vermont with thousands of fans and a vast array of electronic and dance music artists, including headliners deadmau5 and Kaskade. There were also sets from international festival draws, like Thomas Jack, Gorgon City, Jauz, ATTLAS, Serge Devant, Tony Arzadon and Pierce Fulton, among others. With three stages of music and the ski lifts and slopes open at Stratton Mountain Resort--an all-inclusive site featuring lodging and hotel accommodations--the picturesque backdrop of Stratton provided a stunning and unique setting for the event.
 
Watch the official 2016 recap video HERE.
Sat, 04/08/2017 - 4:08 pm

Future Soul up-and-comer--JOSH JACOBSON--reveals the official music video for his hit single “Polaroids.” It is the first of his ‘From The Roots’ video series that will highlight Jacobson’s performance skills in recorded live sessions. The single is the first track to be released from his debut EP FIRST LIGHT, which will come out later this summer (date TBA).

Jacobson says of the ‘From the Roots’ live sessions: “There’s a certain kind of magic that only happens when people are in a room playing their instruments together, and that feeling is what I love most about being a musician. My goal with From the Roots is to share that feeling with my fans, many of whom aren’t necessarily into jazz or instrumental music. I hope to build bridges with this project–maybe some of the dance music heads will be encouraged to check out more jazz, and vice versa. This is just the first of several FTR live videos I’ll be releasing this year.”

In only the past month, Josh Jacobson has proven his prowess as a performer, taking the stage at both SXSW in Austin, Texas (where he played five different showcases during his first run of the festival), and Miami Music Week. A highlight of the two week run was a live set at Beautiful Buzzz’s SXSW showcase (Get Buzzzed) where KJ Sawka of Pendulum played drums alongside Josh for his live debut at the festival. Josh will also take the stage nationally during his residency with the SoHo House collective.

Watch the “Polaroids” live session here: http://bit.ly/2o7GHIk

Tue, 04/11/2017 - 4:50 pm

After his sold-out winter trek, TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT is gearing up for his spring tour launching Sunday, April 16 in Chicago, IL (see dates below). Before heading out on the road next week, TIMOTHY joins NPR's "HERE & NOW" with host Robin Young for an in-depth interview spanning his music history; listen (here). As TIMOTHY's new single "Pearl On The String"--off his critically acclaimed new solo album LEAP OF FAITH--heads to radio, listen to it today, April 11 on Rolling Stone Country (here).

Rolling Stone hailed LEAP OF FAITH--out now via Benowen Records--"a soundtrack for that sort of pitch-perfect American landscape, mixing bluegrass, Cajun, rock, Seventies soul and California country..." (9/23/16). Elsewhere, Bass Player added "...veteran Eagles bassist/vocalist Timothy B. Schmit spins some memorable yarns on his sixth solo outing--all delivered within his folk-rock, country-rock, yacht-rock, and rock & roll wheelhouse. The reggae-tinged 'Slow Down' and 'All Those Faces' establish Schmit's overall preference for rich, minor-chord colors. Downstairs, his bass leads the backbeat pulse of 'What Should I Do,' while 'You're So Wild' starts with a country two feel before Schmit's upper-register riffing provides the subhook in the edgy chorus. Closing matters is the horn and accordion-infused ballad gem, 'This Waltz'" (December 2016). LEAP OF FAITH is available now via Benowen Records as a 180 gram 2-LP vinyl set, CD and digitally. For exclusive bundles, visit (here) iTunes (here).

For the East Coast run which kicks off April 16 in Chicago, the groundbreaking vocalist, songwriter and bass player from the legendary rock groups Eagles and Poco and his band will perform songs from TIMOTHY's four-decade long career.

TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT SPRING TOUR DATES

         

DATE

 

LOCATION

VENUE

TICKETS

SUN

4/16

Chicago, IL

City Winery

TIX

TUE

4/18

Chicago, IL

City Winery

TIX

WED

4/19

Cincinnati, OH

Ludlows Garage

TIX

FRI

4/21

Cincinnati, OH

Ludlows Garage

TIX

SAT

4/22

Kent, OH

Kent Stage

TIX

TUE

4/25

Cohoes, NY

Cohoes Music Hall

TIX

THU

4/27

Bay Shore, NY

Boulton Center

TIX

FRI

4/28

Hartford, CT

Infinity Hall

TIX

SUN

4/30

Jim Thorpe, PA

Penns Peak

TIX

TUE

5/2

Annapolis, MD

Ramshead (2 day play)

TIX

WED

5/3

Annapolis, MD

Ramshead

TIX

FRI

5/5

Hopewell, VA

The Beacon

TIX

SUN

5/7

New York, NY

BB Kings

TIX

TUE

5/9

South Orange, NJ

South Orange PAC

TIX

THU

5/11

New Hope, PA

Havana New Hope

TIX

SAT

5/13

Newton, NJ

Newton Theatre

TIX

SUN

5/14

Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield Playhouse

TIX

 

THE CLASSIC SHOWS

DATE

 

LOCATION

VENUE

TICKETS

SAT

7/15

Los Angeles, CA

Dodger Stadium

TIX

SAT

7/29

Queens, NY

Citi Field

TIX

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 9:12 am
Multi-platinum band 311 have formally announced the June 23 release date of their 12th studio album MOSAIC (BMG) alongside the reveal of its unique album cover--which is made up of nearly 10,000 photos submitted by fans. Even the image of the 5 band members on the cover is made up of tiny fan photos--to solidify the concept of band and fans as one. Fans can view a high-resolution pan & zoom mosaic of the cover image now at 311AlbumArt.com.
 
"This cover captures the spirit of the collective nature that is 311--band and fans together to form something greater than the sum of its parts."says NICK HEXUM (singer/guitarist). CHAD SEXTON (drums) adds, "We have a very symbiotic relationship with our fans that see us on tour year after year. We wanted to have an album title that would describe our fan base, our band & our music. And to tie all of this into a concept that could be presented in the album artwork as well."
 
Beginning today, April 13, pre-orders of MOSAIC will come with the first single "Too Much To Think" and the new song "Too Late." Listen to "Too Late" (here) and pre-order the new album MOSAIC (here).
 
MOSAIC's first single "Too Much To Think"--one of 17 songs from the new album, which NICK HEXUM calls "a menagerie of styles created by five friends and our extended musical family at our best! Innovation, fun, chops, and heart"--premiered at alternative radio on March 10--and is already #28 on the Alternative chart. Watch the lyric video for the song (here). The album was produced by John Feldmann (Blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, etc.) and Scotch Ralston (who produced 311's iconic Transistor, Soundsystem and Stereolithic albums). With MOSAIC, 311 are approaching their 10th consecutive Top 10 album debut on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.
 
311 will hit the road summer 2017 for an eight-week headlining tour of North America. Marking the group's 18th consecutive summer headlining the U.S, the outing features special guests New Politics plus The Skints / Passafire (on select shows). 311 will also make headline appearances at several festivals and radio events. *The full tour itinerary (June 22-Aug 20) is listed below and at: http://www.311.com/shows.
 
MOSAIC is available to pre-order now at Pledge Music http://www.pledgemusic.com/ThreeEleven and all other digital service providers here: http://smarturl.it/MosaicAR.
 
311 2017 SUMMER TOUR DATES:
 
DATE
 
LOCATION
VENUE
THU
6/22
Cleveland, OH
Hard Rock Live
SAT
6/24
Montebello, Quebec
Amnesia Rockfest
SUN
6/25
Detroit, MI
The Fillmore
WED
6/28
Columbus, OH
Express Live
THU
6/29
St. Louis, MO
Pageant Theatre
FRI
6/30
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln on the Streets Party
SUN
7/2
Chicago, IL
Northerly Island Pavilion
MON
7/3
Kansas City, MO
Crossroads
TUE
7/4
Indianapolis, IN
Pavilion at Pan Am Plaza
THU
7/6
Pittsburgh, PA
Stage AE
FRI
7/7
Hampton Beach, NH
HB Casino
SAT
7/8
Portland, ME
Maine State Pier
MON
7/10
Buffalo, NY
Artpark
TUE
7/11
New York City, NY
Hammerstein Ballroom
FRI
7/14
Long Island, NY
Great South Bay Music Festival
SAT
7/15
Asbury Park, NJ
Stone Pony Summerstage
SUN
7/16
Boston, MA
Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
WED
7/19
Glen Allen, VA
Innsbrook After Hours
FRI
7/21
Philadelphia, PA
Penns Landing at Festival Pier
SAT
7/22
Hartford, CT
CT Convention Center
MON
7/24
Washington, D.C.
Fillmore Silver Spring 
TUE
7/25
Washington, D.C.
Fillmore Silver Spring
WED
7/26
Charlotte, NC
Metro Credit Union Amphitheater
FRI
7/28
Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle
SAT
7/29
Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle
SUN
7/30
Myrtle Beach, SC
House of Blues
TUE
8/1
Boca Raton, FL
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
WED
8/2
St Augustine, FL
St Augustine Amphitheater
FRI
8/4
New Orleans, LA
Bold Sphere Amphitheater
SAT
8/5
Houston, TX
Revention Music Center
SUN
8/6
New Braunfels, TX
Whitewater Amp
TUE
8/8
Dallas, TX
Southside Ballroom
THU
8/10
Albuquerque, NM
Sandia Casino
FRI
8/11
Denver, CO
Levitt Pavilion
SAT
8/12
Salt Lake City, UT
USANA Amphitheater
MON
8/14
Boise, ID
Revolution Concert House
TUE
8/15
Eugene, OR
Cuthbert Amphitheater
WED
8/16
San Jose, CA
City National Civic
FRI
8/18
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Beach
SAT
8/19
Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Palladium
SUN
8/20
San Diego, CA
Cal Coast Credit Union OAT
FRI
9/1
Virginia Beach, VA
American Music Festival
Tue, 04/18/2017 - 6:46 am

Esteemed and acclaimed Grammy Award-winning guitarist TOMMY EMMANUEL today announced the May 19 release date of LIVE! AT THE RYMAN (via CPG Sounds). Filled with his complex fingerstyle technique and energetic performances, the album captures a special night of music in Nashville, TN on February 27, 2016 at the historic Ryman Auditorium.

LIVE! AT THE RYMAN highlights EMMANUEL'S fervor as a master guitarist and also encapsulates a landmark moment for the musician as he is joined on stage by Steve Wariner and John Knowles, the only other two living CGPs (Certified Guitar Players: the honor and moniker Chet Atkins assigned not only to himself but four other guitarists he admired and felt contributed to the legacy of guitar playing) for a performance of "San Antonio Stroll." GuitarWorld.com has premiered the performance video of that special moment--the only time all three living CGPs shared the stage. You can click here to watch.

"It was an unforgettable experience playing my first solo show at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville," says TOMMY EMMANUEL. "I have grown up listening to the music and artists that made those walls famous throughout the world and it was an honor to play on that stage. The night was a lifetime goal of mine and it was made that much more special with the appearance of my two good friends and fellow 'CGPs,' Steve Wariner and John Knowles. I'm so thrilled that we filmed and recorded the show, as John, Steve and I had never collaborated together before and this made the night even more special. The sold-out crowd just about lifted the roof off the hall and we all gave it our best! The spirit of Chet Atkins surrounded us three with love, peace and mojo! I hope those who hear this recording will be uplifted and feel the love we felt for the people who poured their joy into the Ryman Auditorium that February night!"

TOMMY EMMANUEL will be touring across North America starting May 4 in Lafayette, LA for a sold-out headlining performance at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, followed by shows filling out his itinerary through the fall. Mixed in between his own shows, EMMANUEL will also be performing at various festivals including the Malibu Guitar Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, TD Victoria International JazzFest and California WorldFest, among others. See full list of tour dates below.

Track listing for LIVE! AT THE RYMAN:

Tall Fiddler

The Mystery

Windy & Warm

Deep River Blues > Doc's Guitar > Blue Smoke > Cannon Ball Rag

Saturday Night Shuffle > Nine Pound Hammer

Angelina

Blood Brother

Beatles Medly > Classical Gas

Sails (featuring Steve Wariner)

San Antonio Stroll (featuring John Knowles & Steve Wariner)

Guitar Boogie

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

I Still Can't Say Goodbye

Workin' Man Blues (featuring Steve Wariner)

Eva Waits

 

Catch TOMMY EMMANUEL on tour throughout North America in the following cities: 

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Thu

5/4

Lafayette, LA

Acadiana Center for the Arts

Fri

5/5

Montgomery, AL

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

Sat

5/6

Macon, GA

Cox Capitol Theatre

Sun

5/7

Chattanooga, TN

Songbird Guitar Museum

Thu

5/11

Toronto, ON

St. Lawrence Center for the Arts

Fri

5/12

Toronto, ON

St. Lawrence Center for the Arts

Sat

5/13

Quebec City, QC

Palais Montcalm

Mon

5/15

Winnipeg, MB

West End Cultural Centre

Wed

5/17

Edmonton, AB

Myer Horowitz Theatre

Thu

5/18

Calgary, AB

Bella Concert Hall

Sat

5/20

Malibu, CA

Malibu Guitar Festival

Sat

6/3

Lexington, KY

Lexington Opera House

Fri

6/16

Boothbay, ME

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Sat

6/17

Greenwich, RI

Greenwich Odeum

Sun

6/18

Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Clearwater Festival

Sun

6/25

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Tue

6/27

Victoria, BC

TD Victoria International JazzFest

Wed

6/28

Saskatchewan, SK

Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

Sat

7/15

Grass Valley, CA

California WorldFest 

Tue

7/18

San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Coach House

Wed

7/19

San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Coach House

Thu

7/20

Bakersfield, CA

Buck Owens' Crystal Palace

Fri

7/21

Modesto, CA

State Theatre of Modesto

Sat

7/22

Santa Barbara, CA

Marjorie Luke Theatre

Mon 7/24-Fri 7/28

Carmel, CA

Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp

Tue

8/1

Annapolis, MD

Rams Head On Stage

Wed

8/2

Annapolis, MD

Rams Head On Stage

Thu

10/5

Honolulu, HI

Blue Note Hawaii

Fri

10/6

Honolulu, HI

Blue Note Hawaii

Sat

10/7

Honolulu, HI

Blue Note Hawaii

Sun

10/8

Honolulu, HI

Blue Note Hawaii

Mon

10/9

Kahului, Maui, HI

Castle Theater

Fri

11/3

Kansas City, MO

Arvest Bank Theatre

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 10:51 am

To reach a 20th anniversary is a major accomplishment for any band--and in 2017, STS9 will officially hit that milestone. To mark the occasion, the acclaimed and adventurous electronic rock band has announced their celebrations will kick off with a three-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO September 8-10 featuring a slew of support acts including some of the band's longtime friends.

STS9 will begin the festivities on Friday, September 8 by performing their highly regarded album Artifact live in its entirety for the first time ever since its 2005 release and they'll wrap the weekend with an acoustic Axe The Cables set during their full show on Sunday, September 10. Supporting STS9 on this run will be Michal Menert, El Ten Eleven and Moon Boots (in the round) on September 8, Sub-ID and Richard Devine (in the round) on September 9, and Troyboi, LTJ Bukem featuring Armanni Reign and Soul Clap (in the round) on September 10. The band's annual run at Red Rocks will mark their 15th consecutive year at the famed Colorado venue and bring their overall tally there to 23 shows. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21, with a limited pre-sale beginning on Wednesday, April 19.

"We are so excited and truly honored to play Red Rocks to kick off the celebration of STS9's first 20 years," shares the band. "Red Rocks is a very special place to us and one of the most incredible stages on the planet. Every year leading up to RRX we take stock of where we are musically and the path we want to blaze going forward. This year, we wanted to give thanks and share the stage with some of the artists who have inspired us along the way. Thank you for the love and support; we've become quite a big family over the years :) Looking forward to the next 20!"

Due to massive fan demand, STS9 recently re-released the 20-song Artifact on vinyl for the first time as a special 2-LP set (packaged in the card and foil from the original release). The limited edition run of 800 sold out quickly upon its release in November 2016, but look for another batch to come out later this year.

The quintet--Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps (keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)--is currently on the road on their spring "Get Loud Tour." Named for the lead single off their latest full-length album THE UNIVERSE INSIDE, the band's 23-date headlining outing heads across the country hitting Lake Tahoe, San Diego, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Boston, Dallas and Houston, among other cities, before wrapping in New Orleans with two shows (April 29-30) during the final weekend of JazzFest, one of which will be their acclaimed acoustic Axe The Cables show. As STS9 brings their expansive sound, innovative style combining the energy of 21st century dance music with the dynamics of a band, one-of-a-kind critically acclaimed production and message of unity to audiences, they'll be joined by support acts Jaw Gems, City of the Sun and Modern Measure, rotating per show. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates, including various summer festival appearances, and go to www.getloudtour.com for more information.

STS9 released THE UNIVERSE INSIDE to critical praise September 2, 2016 via the band's own 1320 Records, marking their first new full-length album in nearly seven years. The 13-track album--the band's first featuring bassist Alana Rocklin--debuted at #1 on the iTunes and Amazon Electronic Albums Charts and #2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums Chart, marking their highest position to date on that chart. Written, recorded, produced and mixed by the band at their own 1320 Mission Control in Santa Cruz, CA, THE UNIVERSE INSIDE continues the band's stylistic exploration in the studio, with Ben Kaye from Consequence Of Sound saying, "The Universe Inside sees the band return with a message...in all, the record marks a new dawn for the long-standing outfit" (8/26/16) and Jambands.com'sJohn Patrick Gatta noting, "With the creation of The Universe Inside the quintet may have put out its most important album - artistically and conceptually. Among the spacey atmospherics and danceable rhythms are lyrics and recorded content that reminds us of our interconnectivity, particularly at a time when the world needs a message of unity not division" (12/19/16). Kyle Rutherford of The Untz also praised the album saying, "The Universe Inside is a conscious expression of the beauty in the world, and a motivation for all listeners to follow the path they wish to choose" (9/5/16) with Grateful Web's Elliot Engebretson describing it as "a melodical masterpiece with a message, one that speaks of space, time and this cosmic universe we are all a part of" (10/20/16).

Buy THE UNIVERSE INSIDE on iTunes or 1320 Records now.

Catch STS9 on the road in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Headlining Shows:

 

~Tue

4/18

Pittsburgh, PA

Stage AE

~Wed

4/19

New Haven, CT

College Street Music Hall

~Thu

4/20

Boston, MA

House of Blues

~Fri

4/21

Richmond, VA

The National

~Sat

4/22

Charlotte, NC

The Fillmore Charlotte

+Tue

4/25

Chattanooga, TN

Track 29

+Wed

4/26

Oxford, MS

The Lyric Oxford

+Thu

4/27

Dallas, TX

House of Blues

+Fri

4/28

Houston, TX

House of Blues

Sat

4/29

New Orleans, LA

Joy Theater 

^Sun

4/30

New Orleans, LA

Joy Theater 

Festival Appearances:

 

June 29-July 2

Quincy, CA

High Sierra Music Festival

Aug 4-5

George, WA

Pretty Lights Live. Season 2 premiere, Episode 6

Aug 17-23

Big Summit Prairie, OR

Symbiosis: Oregon Eclipse

Sept 21-23

Thornville, OH

Resonance Festival

Headlining shows:

 

Fri

9/8

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre (performing Artifact)

Sat

9/9

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

^Sun

9/10

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 11:30 am

What does the future of music sound like? Look no further than HARD SUMMER's 2017 explosive line-up. Southern California's HARD SUMMER Music Festival--in celebration of its 10-year anniversary--has announced its all-star musical cast of today's top and pioneering electronic and hip-hop talents.

Headliners for this year's massive summer blowout--taking place at The Speedway in Fontana--include DJ Snake and Justice (DJ set) on Saturday, August 5 and Snoop Dogg performing Doggystyle, Dog Blood (for their only show in 2017) and Bassnectar on Sunday, August 6.

HARD SUMMER's genre-defying curation--masterminded by festival founder Gary Richards--not only boasts some of the most sought after electronic acts like Zeds Dead, What So Not and Cashmere Cat, but a whole lot of sizzling hot rap acts.  Beyond Snoop Dogg who will perform his seminal album Doggystyle live, Migos, Rae Sremmurd and Ty Dolla $ign, HARD's line-up pops with U.K. hip-hop acts Skepta, JME (for his first West Coast play), Ghetts, Dave and AJ Tracey, and--making his first-ever festival appearance--major hit producer Mike Will Made It.

This year's HARD SUMMER features more female talent than any past line-up with the likes of vocalists and rappers Charli XCX, Tinashe, Uffie and Tink as well as producers and DJs Anna Lunoe, Nina Las Vegas, JPhlip, Kim Ann Foxman, Ellen Allien, Gina Turner, Nancy Whang, Masha, Sita Abellan, Heather b2b Collette, Louisahhh, Kittens, J Worra, Uniiqu3, Cray, Jubilee, GG Magree, Qrion, Whipped Cream and Deux Twins.

Listen to Gary Richards aka DESTRUCTO's personal playlist of HARD SUMMER's top tunes now at: http://spoti.fi/1mlYho7

The HARD SUMMER line-up is:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
DJ Snake * Justice DJ Set * Rae Sremmurd * Zeds Dead
Tchami * Cashmere Cat * Skepta * Ty Dolla $ign * Malaa * A-Trak * Mobb Deep
Yehme2 * Doctor P * Anna Lunoe * Kayzo * E-40 * Brodinski * Charli XCX
Mercer * Busy P * AC Slater * Nina Las Vegas * Wax Motif * Soul Clap * Ellen Allien
Wiwek * Chris Lake * Chris Lorenzo * Amine Edge & Dance * Drezo * Mustdie!* Saymyname
Problem * Uffie * Egyptian Lover * Ghetts * Gina Turner * Nick Monaco * Vincent * Uncle Jxmi
    Dj Heather B2B Collette * Doc Martin * Sita Abellan * Oshi * Josh Pan * Mad Zach * GG Magree
Cray * Jubilee * Oski * Qrion * Phlegmatic Dogs * Nukid * Masha * Whipped Cream

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
Snoop Dogg Performing Doggystyle * Dog Blood * Bassnectar * Migos
Jai Wolf * Snakehips * Claude Vonstroke * What So Not * Baauer * Kill The Noise * JME
Mike Will Made It * Destructo * 12th Planet * Tinashe * Madeintyo * Brillz * Party Favor  
Shiba San * MK * Ekali * Giraffage * Jackmaster * Jimmy Edgar * J. Phlip * Floating Points (DJ Set) *  Motez
Kim Ann Foxman * Whethan * Thugfucker * Kap G * LA Leakers * Graves * 4B * 24HRS * Dave * AJ Tracey
London On Da Track * Nancy Whang * Louisahhh * Tink * Walker & Royce * Hotel Garuda
Christian Martin * Madam X  * Kittens *  J. Worra * Lookas * Uniiqu3
Volac * Brohug * LDRU * Colby J * Deux Twins

The very first HARD on New Year's Eve in 2007 featured Justice, 2 Live Crew, Steve Aoki and Peaches and its eclecticism would in many ways shape the festival's diversity to this day. The HARD stage has played host to everyone from Ice Cube, The Weeknd, A$AP Mob, Pharrell and Future to Giorgio Moroder, Die Antwoord and The Chemical Brothers. Moreover, the brand has continually evolved. HARD has delivered an unforgettable experience to millions of music fans over the years and augmented the mainstream rise of many leaders in the electronic music genre including deadmau5, Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Justice and many more.

An easy drive from downtown Los Angeles, The Speedway in Fontana boasts an expanded foot print reaching over 500 acres and convenient parking.  Enhancements to this year's festival experience include more shaded areas, doubling entry and exit points, expanded camping and increased mobility overall around the festival grounds.  Stay tuned for more details.

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 9:08 am
MADE EVENT, producers of the Electric Zoo Festival have announced today (4/27) the Phase 2 line-up of ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO.
 
After releasing its initial star-studded lineup for its ninth turn--helmed by DJ SNAKE on Friday, September 1, ABOVE & BEYOND on Saturday, September 2, and a back-to-back set from deadmau5 & ERIC PRYDZ on Sunday, September 3--Phase 2 continues the momentum, welcoming over 40 more acts that include fan favorites Armin Van Buuren, Galantis and Zedd.  The additions bring to the festival an array of sounds from the deeper side including The Black Madonna, Dirtybird head honcho Claude VonStroke, the mysterious Malaa, Resident Advisor's Top 100 DJ Poll winner of 2015 and 2016 Berghain resident Dixon and recent up-and-comer favorite, K?D.
 
Along with the Phase 2 lineup comes the announcement of two hosted stages:  Swedish duo Dada Life with their "no rules but the rules of Dada" trademark, The Dada Land Compound festival stage and JAUZ with Off The Deep End--his dedicated series for die hard fans.
 
Taking place over Labor Day Weekend September 1-3 at Randall's Island Park, the theme of ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO is a homage to the festival's hometown that will sparkle with the surreal, dazzle with imagination and envision New York City in a way never thought possible. Many of the world's heralded and cutting-edge DJ acts will be featured among all-new stage designs, interactive performers, unique installations and more.
 
Spotify has launched a special playlist dedicated to ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO at: http://spoti.fi/zoo
 
Please welcome to ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO:
 
ARMIN VAN BUUREN
BAD ROYALE
BIJOU
BLACKGUMMY
BROHUG
BRUNO MARTINI
CID
CLAUDE VONSTROKE
CODEKO
CRANKDAT
DADA LIFE
DE LA SWING
DIXON
GALANTIS
GHASTLY
GREY
GRUM
HOOK N SLING
ILLENIUM
JAUZ
JAYKODE
JULIA GOVOR
K?D
KAYZO
LESTAT
MALAA
MARC MAYA
MARLO
NO MANA
NOTAKER
OOKAY
PARTY FAVOR
REZZ
SAINT WKND
SLUSHII
SNAILS
SPAG HEDDY
THE BLACK MADONNA
VICTOR CALDERONE
WINGTIP
ZEDD
 
Thu, 04/27/2017 - 11:46 am

THE MAGPIE SALUTE--a new band bringing together Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien of The Black Crowes--have partnered with RollingStone.com to exclusively premiere "Omission" off the band's upcoming self-titled debut album (out worldwide June 9 via Eagle Rock Entertainment). The deeply soulful rock song "Omission"--described by Rolling Stone as "explosive" and written by Robinson and lead vocalist John Hogg--is the album's first single, arriving to radio in May, with a video to be released shortly thereafter. Click here to listen.

Look for THE MAGPIE SALUTE--driven by the magic of the reunited Robinson and Ford guitar team and celebrated with Guitar Player magazine's June 2017 issue cover story--to launch a national headline tour starting July 26 in Indianapolis (see full itinerary below) on the heels of overseas shows and festival appearances. For more information and to purchase tickets for the band's national headline tour, which will include appearances at festivals worldwide, visit: http://themagpiesalute.com/events.

Produced by Crowes guitarist and co-founder Robinson, the musically tight and expansive debut album was recorded live in the studio in front of an audience at Applehead Recording in Woodstock, New York, except for the full studio track "Omission." The 10-song album carries special significance as it marks the last recorded work by Eddie Harsch, the late Black Crowes keyboardist whose signature sound and gentle soul are woven into THE MAGPIE SALUTE.

There is wide open musical freedom on the band's debut album, with half of the songs coming in over seven minutes in length, and the musicians' wide-ranging roots are reflected in the diverse selections. They offer fresh takes of The Black Crowes' "What Is Home" and "Wiser Time," and interpret songs by Delaney and Bonnie ("Comin' Home"), Bobby Hutcherson ("Goin' Down South"), War ("War Drums"), Pink Floyd ("Fearless"), the Faces ("Glad and Sorry"), Bob Marley ("Time Will Tell," which The Black Crowes covered on their second album) and the traditional "Ain't No More Cane."
 
THE MAGPIE SALUTE features musicians who've played together for decades throughout various projects and share a truly deep musical bond. Joining Robinson, Ford and Pipien in the band are drummer Joe Magistro and guitarist Nico Bereciartua. The group also boasts a fine cast of vocalists, including Robinson, Ford, lead singer John Hogg (Hookah Brown, Moke), former Crowes singer Charity White and background singers, Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen. The band first surfaced this past January with four back-to-back sold-out shows at the Gramercy Theatre in New York. Then came the announcement of their debut in London where the group performed four enthusiastically received concerts at Under The Bridge (April 12-15), with the first show selling out shortly within an hour of the tickets going on pre-sale. This news was followed by the announcement of shows in Chicago (July), San Francisco (September), Boston (August), Atlanta (August) and Los Angeles (September).
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 12:24 pm

For the first time in more than a decade, OZZY OSBOURNE and Zakk Wylde are together again. Known as one of rock's most lethal singer and guitarist pairings, the two will hit the road for a series of OZZY headlining shows in the U.S. this summer and fall, beginning July 14 (*see dates below).  While they've performed together over the years, these shows are the first collaboration for the duo for a full tour since 2006.

These dates also mark OZZY's first solo tour in the U.S. in years beyond one OZZY & Friends performance at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, LA in October 2015.  OZZY and Zakk first teamed up 30 years ago when Zakk (who OZZY describes as "a f***ing absolutely amazing guitar player") joined OZZY's band in 1987; they last recorded in 2007 on OZZY's acclaimed BLACK RAIN album.

In addition to reuniting with Zakk Wylde on guitar, OZZY's band will include longtime collaborators Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards).  OZZY's tour dates kick off in July at the Rock USA Festival in Oshkosh, WI with additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

"I'm so happy to be getting back on the road with Zakk, Blasko, Tommy and Adam," says OZZY OSBOURNE.  "This is what I do.  This is where I belong, on the road." "I'm really looking forward to The HARDCORE POWAHLIFTING TRAINING SESSIONS with OZZY as well as playing music in between sets of HEAVY SQUATS, BENCHING and DEADLIFTS," Zakk Wylde adds.

Next up for OZZY: prepping for a new solo album for 2018 on Epic.

OZZY's initial 2017 tour dates are as follows:

DATE                        CITY                 VENUE
 
July
Fri, July 14         Oshkosh, WI       Rock USA Festival
Sun, July 16       Chicago, IL         Chicago Open Air Festival
 
August
Wed, August 9    Sturgis, SD          Buffalo Chip
Mon, August 21   Cartersville, IL    Moonstock Festival
Wed, 05/03/2017 - 4:11 pm

Expanding on Michael Franti's socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle, the singer, songwriter and guitarist has partnered with dynamic yoga teacher Gina Caputo for "LOVE OUT LOUD YOGA." It's a special yoga and live acoustic music jam--set for Thursday, July 13 prior to MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD's headlining concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO with other artists Trevor Hall and HIRIE--benefiting "Do It For The Love." Co-founded by Franti and his wife Sara, the organization is a wish-granting non-profit that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to live concerts.

Tickets for the special event billed as an invitation to Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve will go on sale Thursday, May 4 at 11:00am MDT exclusively to MICHAEL FRANTI fan club members prior to the general on sale Tuesday, May 9 at 10:00am MDT. Doors for "LOVE OUT LOUD YOGA" will open at 4:00pm MDT with a sharp start time of 4:30pm MDT for an hour of guided yoga and music.

"All of us who have felt the healing power of music know how it lifts our spirits when we are facing life's hurdles," says FRANTI. "Now more than ever we need to come together in celebration of this fact.  'Love Out Loud Yoga' will be a fun and spirited celebration of the power of community coming together to make a difference in the lives of others during times when they need music the most. It's gonna rock!"

Do It For The Love's mission is to bring people with advanced stages of life threatening illness, children and adults with special needs and wounded veterans to see any live concert by any artist in North America. Throughout history, the expression "wear your heart on your sleeve" has been a way for people to dedicate certain actions to the ones they love, as well as a way to describe people who display their emotions truthfully.  We invite all participants to attach a heart to their sleeve or wear heart inspired clothing, body art, make-up, costumes in their own unique expression of love for someone in their lives who needs some extra support and in solidarity with all of our "Do It For The Love" families.

Onstage is where MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD truly take flight;they embracethe power of music knowing how it can inspire, uplift, and make people want to dance or cry. For the aptly titled "Love Out Loud" world tour, which kicked off March 2 in Alaska with performances set for Japan this month,the group recently unveiled a new leg of summer concerts in North America in addition to their already announced shows, with stops now in New York, NY and Austin, TX among many others.

The "Love Out Loud" tour will also include festival stops at BottleRock Festival in Napa, CA on Saturday, May 27, Rock 'N' Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA on Sunday, June 4, Mountain Jam Festival in Hunter, NY on Sunday, June 18 California World Fest in Grass Valley, CA on Sunday, June 16, and Floydfest in Floyd, VA on Friday, July 8 among others, before wrapping at Tour De Fat in Tempe, AZ on Saturday, October 7. See below for a list of upcoming North American tour dates.

Catch MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD on the road:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

International Tour Dates

 

Thurs

5/18

Osaka, Japan

Umbeda Shangrila

Fri

5/19

Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya Duo Exchange

Sat

5/20

Yokohoma, Japan

Greenroom Festival

U.S. Tour Dates

 

>Fri

5/12

Honolulu, HI

The Republik 

Sat

5/13

Kahuku, HI

The Surfer Bar at Turtle Bay (TRIO)

>Sun

5/14

Kahului, HI

Maui Arts & Culture Center - Castle Theater

Sat

5/27

Napa, CA

BottleRock Music Festival

Sun

5/28

Catalina Island, CA

Descanso Beach Club (TRIO)

Sun

6/4

San Diego, CA

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

**Sun

6/4

Solana Beach, CA

Belly Up Tavern

**Mon

6/5

Solana Beach, CA

Belly Up Tavern

~Fri

6/9

Huntington, NY

The Paramount

*Sat

6/10

New York, NY

PlayStation Theater

Sun

6/11

Russell Township, OH

LaureLive 2017

*Tue

6/13

Munhall, PA

Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead

^^Thu

6/15

Asbury Park, NJ

Stone Pony Summer Stage

*Fri

6/16

Lowell, MA

Boarding House Park

*Sat

6/17

Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

Sun

6/18

Hunter, NY

Mountain Jam 2017

***Tue

6/20

Portland, ME

Thompson's Point 

^Wed

6/21

Burlington, VT

Higher Ground

^Thu

6/22

Lebanon, NH

Lebanon Opera House

^Fri

6/23

Hyannis, MA

Cape Cod Melody Tent

^Sat

6/24

Ithaca, NY

State Theatre

^Sun

6/25

Silver Spring, MD

The Fillmore 

^Tue

6/27

New Haven, CT

College Street Music Hall 

Thu

6/29

Saskatoon, SK

Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 

Sat

7/1

Richmond, VA

Jam Sandwich Festival

Mon

7/3

N. Myrtle Beach, SC

House of Blues 

Thu

7/6

Fish Creek, WI

Door Community Auditorium

Fri

7/7

Bayfield, WI

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua

Sat

7/8

Harbor Springs, MI

Blissfest Festival

Mon

7/10

Columbia, MO

Rose Music Hall

Tue

7/11

Kansas City, MO

CrossroadsKC

>>Thu

7/13

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Fri

7/14

Alta, WY

Targhee Fest 2017

Sun

7/16

Grass Valley, CA

California WorldFest 

Sat

7/22

Oakville, CA

Robert Mondavi Winery

Fri

7/28

Floyd, VA

FloydFest 17

Sat

7/29

Selbyville, DE

The Freeman Stage at Bayside

Sun

7/30

Wilmington, NC

Greenfield Amphitheater 

Tue

8/1

Raleigh, NC

The Ritz

Wed

8/2

Charlotte, NC

Neighborhood Theatre

Thu

8/3

Asheville, NC

Salvage Station 

Tue

8/8

Atlanta, GA

Variety Playhouse

^Fri

8/11

Chicago, IL

Concord Music Hall

Sun

8/13

Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Music Theatre

Wed

8/16

Grand Rapids, MI

Meijer Gardens

^Fri

8/18

Minneapolis, MN

Cabooze Outdoor Plaza

^Sat

8/19

Papillion, NE

Sumtur Amphitheater

^Sun

8/20

Des Moines, IA

Simon Estes Amphitheater

^Mon

8/21

Tulsa, OK

Cain's Ballroom

^Wed

8/23

Dallas, TX

House of Blues

^Thu

8/24

Houston, TX

House of Blues

^Fri

8/25

Austin, TX

Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre

Sun

8/27

Livermore, CA

Taylor Family Foundation 

Wed

9/6

Jacksonville, OR

Britt Pavilion

Thu

9/7

Eugene, OR

Cuthbert Amphitheater

Fri

9/8

Bend, OR

Les Schwab Amphitheater

Sat

9/9

Troutdale, OR

McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater

Mon

9/11

Missoula, MT

Big Sky Brewery

Tue

9/12

Spokane, WA

Knitting Factory Concert House

Thu

9/14

Boise, ID

Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden

Fri

9/15

Lake Tahoe, NV

MontBleu Resort

Sat

9/16

Templeton, CA

Beaverstock Music Festival 

Tue

9/19

Saratoga, CA

The Mountain Winery

Sat

10/7

Tempe, AZ

Tour De Fat

 

 

*** with St. Paul & The Broken Bones

** with Paul Cannon

* with Nattali Rize

~ with Nattali Rize and Adam Ezra Group

^^ with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

^ with Satsang

> with Landon McNamara

>> with Trevor Hall & HIRIE

 

Wed, 05/10/2017 - 7:13 am
This past April, electronic dance music pioneer Paul Oakenfold--with more than 300 hikers--made the 37-mile hike through Nepal's remote villages and the Himalayan Mountains for a groundbreaking live concert event, spinning a set at the base camp of Mount Everest to launch the SoundTrek series.
 
Set at an altitude of 18,800 feet above sea level (breaking a world record) on Mount Everest, the "highest concert on earth" was seen by a worldwide audience of more than three million.  The three-hour concert marked the first SoundTrek event with each of the planned epic experiences around the globe to encompass aspects of music, travel, live performances, premium content and philanthropy, while also bringing attention to critical issues facing local communities. SoundTrek MOUNT EVEREST raised money for Supporting Nepal's Children and Youth Music. New charities will be chosen for each SoundTrek expedition based on the local relevance of each iconic location.
 
"The success of Soundtrek Mount Everest was just the beginning," Paul Oakenfold says.  "Based on the amount of money raised for charity and the global success of the adventure, I plan to do many more Soundtreks around the globe."
 
As The Guardian (4-10-17) explained:  "The gig is the first in the record producer's SoundTrek series, which is aimed at 'taking electronic dance music to many of the planet's most remote and challenging locations, at the same time raising awareness of environment matters and interacting with local cultures and charities, raising funds along the way.'"  Of the event, Rolling Stone (4-11-17) noted:  "Celebrated British DJ Paul Oakenfold hosted the 'highest party on Earth.'"  Elsewhere, Billboard (4-11-17) said:  "Surely, there have been some pretty high DJs in the past, but have any ever been so high as Paul Oakenfold performing a set of cold-ass beats to the folks at Mt. Everest's Base Camp a chill 17,600 feet above sea level?"
 
"Not only is Soundtrek an amazing concept to entertain people, but I really got behind it because I had the opportunity to directly help underprivileged people in numerous locations," SoundTrek Executive Producer Josh Heffler says.
 
For the expedition to Everest, Oakenfold was joined by a skilled team, each of whom had a critical role in the venture.  The man behind SoundTrek is Executive Producer Josh Heffler, a well-known entrepreneur who organizes large-scale concert events with unique concepts and is also an avid philanthropist.  World-renowned mountaineer and Everest guide, Kenton Cool led the pack up the mountain.  Cool is an acclaimed British mountaineer and expedition leader who has reached the summit of Everest twelve times. He has appeared on the world's leading broadcast channels from the BBC to ITN, as well as been featured in a one-hour documentary for BBC 4 & The Discovery Channel. 
 
"Of my 13 summits to Mount Everest, the day of the Soundtrek concert was easily the best day I have ever had on Everest Base Camp," Kenton Cool notes.
 
Also on board, Mark Brimblecombe, owner of Attica Nightclub in Singapore and co-creator of SoundTrek and Johannes Mahmood, a trainer representing Equinox Gym who attended the trip to ensure the SoundTrekkers were in top physical shape, leading stretching exercises and workouts as daily conditioning before and after each hike.
 
"Soundtrek is ultimately about people and the connections made with others in these experiences," says Matthew Walk, SoundTrek co-creator  "For me, it is the pinnacle example of how relationships are forged and how the bonds made between individuals can resonate change and awareness in the world.  I'm blessed to be a part of it and one day show my children what we can do when we work together with an open heart and a determined mind."
 
The epic event was captured by internationally recognized and award-winning cinematographer, Mark Fisher, of Fisher Creative for a SoundTrek documentary offering an inside look at the trials and tribulations of hosting a concert at the top of the world.   Details on the documentary will be revealed in the coming months. 
 
British-born Paul Oakenfold is one of the true superstars of dance music and remains one of the leading forces in the world music scene today as a three-time Grammy-nominated artist. Career highlights span from opening London's Ministry of Sound in the early '90s to selling over five million records across the world. As one of the world's most prolific producers, he has also worked with artists from Madonna to U2 and has produced soundtracks for several prominent film and TV concepts.
Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:30 am
HARD Events is proud to announce the fifth annual HARD Red Rocks at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO as part of its "Road to HARD SUMMER"(HARD's flagship festival in Southern California August 5 & 6) event series commemorating HARD's 10 year anniversary.  Set for Friday, July 28, this year's Red Rocks blow-out features a deep and diverse lineup of top-tier talent, highlighted by longtime Colorado favorite Dillon Francis.
 
Joining Dillon Francis is: DJ Mustard, hot off his most recent collaboration with YG "Pop It, Shake It";  G-house pioneer DESTRUCTO in support of his most recent EP RENEGADE; Night Bass label boss AC Slater; "Used 2 Be" producer Wax Motif, another artist who's blazing the g-house sound; and Kittens, known for her sets that balance low-grinding electronic beats, heavy rap and future beat music.
 
Tickets go on-sale this Friday, May 18 at 10:00 AM MTat www.HARDfest.com, www.LIVENATION.com, www.AXS.com, or Charge By Phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849).  Tickets are $49.75 GA (Advance) / $55.00 GA (Day Of Show) / $99.75 VIP plus applicable service charges. 
 
HARD consistently touts, represents and flaunts the future of music. Since its launch in 2007 with the inaugural HARD New Year's Eve in Los Angeles, the festival series has answered the pervasive question of, "What's next?"   The eclecticism of the very first HARD-featuring Justice, 2 Live Crew, Steve Aoki and Peaches- would in many ways inform the festival's diversity to this day. The HARD stage has played host to everyone from Ice Cube, The Weeknd, A$AP Mob, Pharrell and Future to Giorgio Moroder, Die Antwoord and The Chemical Brothers. Moreover, the brand has continually evolved. HARD has delivered an unforgettable experience to millions of music fans over the years and augmented the mainstream rise of many leaders in the electronic music genre including deadmau5, Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Justice and many more. 
 
HARD's flagship festival HARD SUMMER--in celebration of its 10 year anniversary--returns to The Speedway in Fontana, CA with over 100+ performers including headliners DJ Snake and Justice (DJ set) on Saturday, August 5 and Snoop Dogg performing Doggystyle, Dog Blood (for their only show in 2017) and Bassnectar on Sunday, August 6.
Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:37 am

Hitting the Caribbean Sea for the seventh consecutive year, HOLY SHIP! announces the tenth and eleventh editions of the captivating music cruise, taking place on January 6-10 and January 10-13, 2018.Presented by HARD Events, Cloud 9 Adventures and The Bowery Presents, electronic dance music's most reputable adventure will continue its course on Norwegian Cruise Line's beautiful luxury liner, the Norwegian Epic, with a four-night sailing immediately followed by a three-night sailing.

Each respective voyage, Holy Ship! 10.0 [January 6-10] and Holy Ship! 11.0 [January 10-13] will set sail to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, offering guests the opportunity to explore the nearby city of Orlando, Florida. The itinerary for Holy Ship! 10.0 will feature two days at Great Stirrup Cay, giving shippers two days onshore for legendary Private Island Beach Parties, followed by a music-filled day at sea before heading back to the mainland. The Holy Ship! 11.0 itinerary will feature a fully stacked schedule for one day at sea and then return to Great Stirrup Cay for another epic party in paradise on the private island. It's all aboard with electronic music genres' foremost talent, exhilarating pool parties, artist-led activities, theme nights, and exclusive B2B sets that can only be found on Holy Ship!

Returning shippers will have the opportunity to book one cabin on either sailing from May 22 through May 26. If any cabins remain, there will be a public on sale for new guests starting June 2. New guests looking to book for 2018 can find all the information on the HOLY SHIP! website in order to opt-in for the on sale lottery. The lottery opt-in period begins today and will end on May 26 at 11:59pm ET. Each of the previous nine sailings have sold out quickly, so be ready to book or sign up for the lottery.

Stay tuned for the 2018 Holy Ship! lineup announcements.

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 12:13 pm
Prolific and celebrated electronic music pioneer JEAN-MICHEL JARRE kicked off the North American leg of his 'Electronica' World Tour in Toronto May 9 to rave reviews, with Dancing Astronaut's Matt Sia stating, "Jarre's live show is something that seems out of the distant future, and is an essential experience for any fan of electronic music's capacity to innovate" (5/11/17) and Liisa Ladourceur from Now Toronto adding, "Jean-Michel Jarre's first Canadian show was the stuff of digital dreams" (5/10/17). See below for more critical feedback from the first two shows in Toronto and Montreal.
 
The nine-date outing--the first time the Grammy-nominated artist and French electronic music composer and producer tours North America in his almost 50-year career--officially reaches the United States tonight (5/16) in Boston at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion. The last time JEAN-MICHEL JARRE performed in the United States was in 1986 for a one-off city-scale concert in Houston for NASA's 25th Anniversary, which over 1.3 million people gathered to share in a moving commemoration of the Challenger Mission setting a Guinness World Record.
 
Following Boston, JARRE and his critically acclaimed live show and staggering visuals will take over the Tower Theatre near Philadelphia, Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, 1st Bank Center in Denver, The Greek Theatre in Berkeley and wrap in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater May 27. Full list of remaining tour dates is below.
 
JEAN-MICHEL JARRE--a four-time Guinness World Record holder for largest concerts ever performed, 2017 Grammy nominee, with more than eighty million albums sold, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador renowned for his one-off groundbreaking events at historical landmarks across the world--is one of the first artists in the world to perform electronic music as we know it today. On this tour, he's showcasing new music from his two-part LP ELECTRONICA and most recent release OXYGENE 3, alongside classic material from milestone albums such as Oxygene and Equinoxe.  View a video here of JARRE performing his signature laser harp "The Time Machine," the title track of his Grammy-nominated album ("Best Dance/Electronic Album"), ELECTRONICA 1: THE TIME MACHINE: https://youtu.be/DnAfXK-hft8.
 
Date
City
Venue
5/16/2017
Boston, MA
Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
5/18/2017
Philadelphia, PA
Tower Theatre
5/20/2017
New York, NY
Radio City Music Hall
5/22/2017
Chicago, IL
Auditorium Theatre
5/24/2017
Denver, CO
1st Bank Center
5/26/2017
Berkeley, CA
The Greek Theatre
5/27/2017
Los Angeles, CA
Microsoft Theater
Tue, 05/23/2017 - 5:52 pm

As they prepare to spend the summer on tour with Slightly Stoopid, reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION released a brand new single "Fly With Me" this past Friday (May 19) as a special treat for their fans. And their legions of followers returned the favor when the song debuted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Songs chart that day. The track--from the band's upcoming studio album (release date TBA)--remains in the Top 10 on the chart. IRATION also released the official lyric video for the single; watch it now here.

Listen to "Fly With Me" on the following platforms: iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Amazon.

"Finally! Happy to be able to offer up our new song 'Fly With Me' before the summer weather hits," shares the band. "This is a song inspired by the cosmos and the vastness of space and imagination. Get lost in this one."

IRATION has also launched the "Fly With Me" Sweepstakes, where the grand prize winner will receive four (4) tickets to an upcoming show of their choice, one (1) 12"x12" signed "Fly With Me" canvas print, 7" "Fly With Me" vinyl, one (1) Iration Boombotix Bluetooth Speaker, one (1) Iration limited edition LED hat and $100 merch credit to the Iration online store. Five runner ups will receive one (1) 12"x12" glossy "Fly With Me" print and $25 merch credit to the online store. The contest ends this Friday, May 26 at midnight PT; enter here.

The Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--are joining their friends Slightly Stoopid as the main support on the "Sounds of Summer 2017" cross-country tour. The two-month outing--also featuring J Boog and The Movement--kicks off Thursday, June 8 in Baltimore and will stop in Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn (June 16 at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk), Charleston, Boca Raton, Raleigh, Asbury Park, Detroit, Chicago, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Dallas, Houston and Albuquerque, among many others, before wrapping Thursday, August 24 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Throughout the tour, IRATION will also perform select headlining shows in cities such as Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Omaha. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and go to www.irationmusic.com for more information and ticketing details.

This weekend, IRATION return to the California Roots Music and Arts Festival in Monterey, CA as a headliner on Saturday, May 27. The band recently performed a sold-out headlining show at The Observatory North Park in San Diego May 12, which featured actor Scott Eastwood in attendance, and also supported Zac Brown Band at the Jackson Hole Rendezvous on March 18.

Catch IRATION on the road in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

 

VENUE

Festival Appearance:

   

Sat

5/27

Monterey, CA

California Roots Music and Arts Festival

"Sounds of Summer 2017" Tour with Slightly Stoopid, J Boog and The Movement 

Thu

6/8

Baltimore, MD

Pier Six Pavilion

Fri

6/9

Philadelphia, PA

Festival Pier at Penn's Landing

Sat

6/10

Boston, MA

Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

Sun

6/11

Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth Pavilion

^Wed

6/14

Charlotte, NC

Neighborhood Theatre

Thu

6/15

Glen Allen, VA

Innsbrook After Hours

Fri

6/16

Brooklyn, NY

Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk

Sat

6/17

Vienna, VA

Wolf Trap Filene Center

Sun

6/18

Simpsonville, SC

Heritage Park Amphitheatre

Thu

6/22

Saint Augustine, FL

Saint Augustine Amphitheatre

Fri

6/23

North Charleston, SC

Riverfront Park

Sat

6/24

Boca Raton, FL

Sunset Cove Amphitheater

Sun

6/25

Cocoa, FL

Cocoa Riverfront Park

Thu

6/29

Raleigh, NC

Red Hat Amphitheater

Fri

6/30

Asbury Park, NJ

Stone Pony Summer Stage

Sat

7/1

Essex Junction, VT

Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Sun

7/2

Portland, ME

Maine State Pier

^Wed

7/5

Pittsburgh, PA

Stage AE

Fri

7/7

Detroit, MI

The Fillmore

Sat

7/8

Garrettsville, OH

Nelson Ledges Quarry Park

Sun

7/9

Chicago, IL

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

^Wed

7/12

Omaha, NE

Slowdown

Fri

7/14

Garden City, ID

Summerfield at Memorial Stadium

Sat

7/15

Bend, OR

Les Schwab Amphitheater

Sun

7/16

Redmond, WA

Marymoor Park

Fri

7/21

Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific Amphitheatre

Sat

7/22

Berkeley, CA

Greek Theatre

Sun

7/23

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Bowl

Fri

7/28

New Braunfels, TX

Whitewater Music Amphitheatre

Sat

7/29

Dallas, TX

Bomb Factory

Sun

7/30

Houston, TX

White Oak Music Hall - Outside Lawn

Fri

8/4

Stateline, NV

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys

Sat

8/6

San Luis Obispo, CA

Avila Beach Golf Resort

^Fri

8/11

Sandpoint, ID

Memorial Field (with The Wailers)

Wed

8/16

Flagstaff, AZ

Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park

Thu

8/17

Albuquerque, NM

Sandia Casino Amphitheater

Fri

8/18

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Sat

8/19

Heber City, UT

Reggae Rise Up Utah

Thu

8/24

Los Angeles, CA

Greek Theatre

 

^ indicates Iration headlining shows

Thu, 06/01/2017 - 3:46 pm

Michael Franti & Spearhead--led by the socially and environmentally conscious singer, songwriter and guitarist--released a joyous, positive and uplifting video for "Summertime Is In Our Hands" over the Memorial Day Weekend which Franti talked aboutduring an interview on the nationally syndicated "Delilah" radio show, which has an estimated eight million listeners (listen to the full podcast episode via iTunes here). Filmed in Bali and directed by Franti, the video brings to life a vibrant story about enjoying every moment with a heartening plot twist towards the end. Click here to watch.

The song--off his most recent and ninth studio album, SOULROCKER

(Fantasy Records)--carries very meaningful inspiration for Franti as it was written when his son was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. As a result of the diagnosis, they grew closer, valuing their time. The feeling is "summer is whenever, the memories last," says Franti. "Live your life to the fullest, even in the darkest hour." A mini-documentary about the "Summertime Is In Our Hands" video and the "Do It For The Love" organization--the wish-granting non-profit co-founded by Franti and his wife Sara that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to live concerts--has also been released. Watch the moving mini-documentary here.

Onstage is where MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD truly take flight;they embracethe power of music knowing how it can inspire, uplift, and make people want to dance or cry. For the aptly titled "Love Out Loud" world tour, which kicked off March 2 in Alaska including international performances already completed in South Africa and Japan,the group will be stopping all over from now through early October, with stops in San Diego, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, Kansas City, Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Austin, Boise and Saratoga, among many others. Following this past weekend's performance at the BottleRock Festival in Napa, the "Love Out Loud" tour will also include festival stops at Rock 'N' Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA on June 4, Mountain Jam Festival in Hunter, NY on June 18 California World Fest in Grass Valley, CA on June 16, and Floydfest in Floyd, VA on July 8 among others, before wrapping at Tour De Fat in Tempe, AZ on October 7. See below for a list of upcoming North American tour dates.

Catch MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD on the road:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Sun

6/4

San Diego, CA

Rock 'N' Roll Marathon

**Sun

6/4

Solana Beach, CA

Belly Up Tavern

**Mon

6/5

Solana Beach, CA

Belly Up Tavern

~Fri

6/9

Huntington, NY

The Paramount

*Sat

6/10

New York, NY

PlayStation Theater

Sun

6/11

Russell Township, OH

LaureLive 2017

*Tue

6/13

Munhall, PA

Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead

^^Thu

6/15

Asbury Park, NJ

Stone Pony Summer Stage 

*Fri

6/16

Lowell, MA

Boarding House Park

*Sat

6/17

Philadelphia, PA

Electric Factory

Sun

6/18

Hunter, NY

Mountain Jam 2017

***Tue

6/20

Portland, ME

Thompson's Point 

^Wed

6/21

Burlington, VT

Higher Ground

^Thu

6/22

Lebanon, NH

Lebanon Opera House

^Fri

6/23

Hyannis, MA

Cape Cod Melody Tent

^Sat

6/24

Ithaca, NY

State Theatre

^Sun

6/25

Silver Spring, MD

The Fillmore 

^Tue

6/27

New Haven, CT

College Street Music Hall 

Thu

6/29

Saskatoon, SK

Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 

Sat

7/1

Richmond, VA

Jam Sandwich Festival

Mon

7/3

N. Myrtle Beach, SC

House of Blues 

Thu

7/6

Fish Creek, WI

Door Community Auditorium

Fri

7/7

Bayfield, WI

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua

Sat

7/8

Harbor Springs, MI

Blissfest 

Mon

7/10

Columbia, MO

Rose Music Hall

Tue

7/11

Kansas City, MO

CrossroadsKC

>>Thu

7/13

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Thu

7/13

Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre 

     

(LOVE OUT LOUD Yoga w/ Gina Caputo)

Fri

7/14

Alta, WY

Targhee Fest 2017

Sat

7/15

Seattle, WA

The Gorge Amphitheater (supporting Train)

Sun

7/16

Grass Valley, CA

California WorldFest 

Sat

7/22

Oakville, CA

Robert Mondavi Winery w/ Ethan Tucker

Fri

7/28

Floyd, VA

FloydFest 17

Sat

7/29

Selbyville, DE

The Freeman Stage at Bayside

Sun

7/30

Wilmington, NC

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 

Tue

8/1

Raleigh, NC

The Ritz

Wed

8/2

Charlotte, NC

Neighborhood Theatre

Thu

8/3

Asheville, NC

Salvage Station 

Tue

8/8

Atlanta, GA

Variety Playhouse

^Fri

8/11

Chicago, IL

Concord Music Hall

Sun

8/13

Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Music Theatre

Tue

8/15

Peoria, IL

Riverfront Feastival Park

Wed

8/16

Grand Rapids, MI

Meijer Gardens

^Fri

8/18

Minneapolis, MN

Cabooze Outdoor Plaza

^Sat

8/19

Papillion, NE

Sumtur Amphitheater

^Sun

8/20

Des Moines, IA

Simon Estes Amphitheater

^Mon

8/21

Tulsa, OK

Cain's Ballroom

^Wed

8/23

Dallas, TX

Majestic Theater

^Thu

8/24

Houston, TX

White Oak Music Hall Downstairs

^Fri

8/25

Austin, TX

Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater

Sun

8/27

Livermore, CA

Taylor Family Foundation 

Wed

9/6

Jacksonville, OR

Britt Pavilion

Thu

9/7

Eugene, OR

Cuthbert Amphitheater

Fri

9/8

Bend, OR

Les Schwab Amphitheater

Sat

9/9

Troutdale, OR

McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater

Mon

9/11

Missoula, MT

Big Sky Brewery Company

Tue

9/12

Spokane, WA

Knitting Factory Concert House

Thu

9/14

Boise, ID

Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden

Fri

9/15

Lake Tahoe, NV

MontBleu Resort & Casino

Sat

9/16

Templeton, CA

Beaverstock Music Festival 

Tue

9/19

Saratoga, CA

The Mountain Winery

Fri

9/29

Flagstaff, AZ

Pepsi Amphitheater

Sat

9/30

Taos, NM

Kit Carson Park

Sun

10/1

Oro Valley, AZ

Oro Valley Music Festival

Sat

10/7

Tempe, AZ

Tour De Fat

 

 

*** with St. Paul & The Broken Bones

** with Paul Cannon

* with Nattali Rize

~ with Nattali Rize and Adam Ezra Group

^^ with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

^ with Satsang

> with Landon McNamara

>> with Trevor Hall & HIRIE

Fri, 06/16/2017 - 8:43 am
For its ninth edition, New York City's largest electronic music festival and longest-running music event-- ELECTRIC ZOO: THE 6th BORO--is gearing up for something special upon its day by day line-up. Today, June 16, for the next 24 hours, single day tickets for Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3 festival days will be offered at $99 per day. That's the best price of the year guaranteed.

On Friday, September 1, the party gets started with French pop-trap luminary DJ Snake and Swedish duo Galantis. Swedish legends Dada Life take over the Hilltop Arena with the Dada Life Compound Electric Zoo festival stage, flanked by Don Diablo and Martin Solveig. While on the Riverside stage, it's Egyptian trance hypnotists Aly & Fila and the legendary Markus Schulz. At the Awakenings stage veteran Twilo residency holders Sasha & John Digweed return to NYC together for the first time in a decade, with techno diehard Paul Kalkbrenner and rising star Julia Govor joining them.

On Saturday, September 2, EZOO veterans Above & Beyond will be joined by Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd and future house head honcho Tchami. Dubstep monolith Excision, LA-bass duo Slander and OWSLA boy wonder Ghastly are on the Hilltop, while the Riverside stage features Dutch future house progenitor Oliver Heldens and the masked marauder Malaa. The Awakenings stage is coming in hot with Dirtybird honcho Claude Vonstroke and New York legends Danny Tenaglia and Victor Calderone.

On Sunday, September 3, it's a very special collaborative Main Stage closing set from deadmau5 and Eric Prydz. Dutch powerhouse and five-time DJ Mag #1 DJ of the year Armin Van Buuren will be joined on the mainstage by Yellow Claw and NGHTMRE. Barcelona party professionals elrow are back for an immersive takeover experience at the Hilltop Arena. Tropical house lad-about-town Thomas Jack will be joined by elrow resident De La Swing, the elusive Claptone and Mixmag's 2016 DJ of the Year The Black Madonna.

Sunday also features patron saint of bass house, Jauz, bringing his fresh party concept Off The Deep End inviting along candy-coated anthem basher Slushii, and UK drum and bass hero Sub Focus. For Awakening's third day at EZoo, Innervisions label founder and Resident Advisor's Top DJ Poll #1 spot holder Dixon will be joined by labelmate Henrik Schwarz for a highly anticipated live set.

Now that you can start planning the perfect weekend, begin your journey to Electric Zoo: The 6th Boro today.

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 6:08 pm
VAN MORRISON--one of British music's few true legends--is set to release a new 15-track album, due out September 22 (Exile/Caroline).
 
ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES--Van Morrison's 37th studio album--sees him simultaneously hand-picking a selection of rhythm and blues classics (by the likes of Bo Diddley, Mose Allison, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Lightnin' Hopkins, among others) and recording a set of new self-written songs. It's an album that features raw, intimate interpretations of some of the cornerstones of rock'n'roll alongside five new numbers by one of our most consistently brilliant recording artists.  A pre-order of the album is available now.
 
ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES was produced by VAN MORRISON and recorded with an incredible team of studio collaborators including Chris Farlowe, Georgie Fame, Jeff Beck, Paul Jones and Jason Rebello.
 
"From a very early age, I connected with the blues," VAN says.  "The thing about the blues is you don't dissect it--you just do it. I've never over-analysed what I do; I just do it. Music has to be about just doing it and that's the way the blues works--it's an attitude. I was lucky to have met people who were the real thing--people like John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bo Diddley, Little Walter & Mose Allison. I got to hang out with them and absorb what they did. They were people with no ego whatsoever and they helped me learn a lot."
 
"The songs on ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES--whether I've written them or not--they're performance oriented," VAN adds.  "Each song is like a story and I'm performing that story. That's been forgotten over years because people over-analyse things. I was a performer before I started writing songs and I've always felt like that's what I do."
 
The ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES track list is as follows:
 
1)   Roll With the Punches (Van Morrison & Don Black)
2)   Transformation (Van Morrison)
3)   I Can Tell (Bo Diddley & Samuel Bernard Smith)
4)   Stormy Monday/Lonely Avenue (Stormy Monday--T-Bone 
Walker/Lonely Avenue--Doc Pomus)
5)   Goin' To Chicago (Count Basie & Jimmy Rushing)
6)   Fame (Van Morrison)
7)   Too Much Trouble (Van Morrison)
8)   Bring It On Home To Me (Sam Cooke)
9)   Ordinary People (Van Morrison)
10)  How Far From God (Sister Rosetta Tharpe)
11)  Teardrops From My Eyes (Rudy Toombs)
12)  Automobile Blues (Lightnin' Hopkins)
13)  Benediction (Mose Allison)
14)  Mean Old World (Little Walter)
15)  Ride On Josephine (Bo Diddley)
 
 VAN MORRISON's U.S. and UK tour dates are as follows:
 
Date
Venue
   
U.S. DATES:  
   
Sun Sept 10 Hersheypark Stadium @ "Outlaw Music Festival"
Thu Sept 14 Ascend Amphitheater
Fri Oct 13 The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Sat Oct 14 The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Fri Oct 20 Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
Sat Oct 21 Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
   
UK DATES:  
   
Mon Nov 6 Edinburgh Playhouse 
Tues Nov 7  Glasgow Royal Court 
Sun Nov 12 London Eventim Apollo 
Mon Nov 13 Birmingham Symphony Hall
Wed Nov 15 Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Mon Nov 20 Cardiff St. David's Hall
Tues Nov 21 Bristol Colston Hall 
Fri Nov 24 Torquay Princess Theatre 
Sat Nov 25 Plymouth Pavilions 
Mon Dec 4 Belfast Europa Hotel
Tues Dec 5 Belfast Europa Hotel
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 7:07 am
CALICO THE BAND--the California Americana country group led by the female duo of Manda Mosher and Kirsten Proffit--today (7/12) have partnered with AXS.com to premiere the music video for "The 405." Filmed in areas such as Topanga Canyon and Highland Park, "'The 405' is a true California love story inspired by the desire to be together," Proffit tells AXS.com. "Living in the San Fernando Valley and trying to make it to the westside of Los Angeles can wear on a relationship, but if you can jump that hurdle, you may have a shot." Click here to watch the visually retro video.
 
CALICO THE BAND, short for "California Country," returns with their signature intimate and tight harmonies on UNDER BLUE SKIES (via California Country Records). The album, initially slated for release on July 21, will now arrive on Friday, September 15 due to post-production delays. The band's harmonies light up such standout tracks such as above-mentioned "The 405," "Cold, Cold Love," "The Leaving Kind," a song about about loving a desperado who can't sit still (it was recently unveiled on The Bluegrass Situation; listen here). CALICO THE BAND also delivers an inspired arrangement of Mamas & The Papas' classic "California Dreamin'."
 
UNDER BLUE SKIES follows the band's debut album which was praised by Terry Roland of No Depression who raved, "The best of L.A.'s country past, present and future clearly emerges from Calico's debut, Rancho California." The opening track, "Fine Line," tells the quintessential story of so many aspiring artists who come to L.A. in hopes of realizing their dreams, and everyone in Southern California who travels their way along miles of gridlock freeway knows "The 405." Here, on Proffit's only solely-penned album track, love blossoms against the backdrop of an all-too-familiar L.A.
 
Currently on their 15-date "Under Blue Skies" tour, CALICO THE BAND will make stops in Long Beach, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Nashville, TN (for an AmericanaFest showcase) and Sedona, AZ. See all remaining tour dates below. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.calicotheband.com
 
Catch CALICO THE BAND on tour:
Thur, 7/13 Don Quixote's Felton, CA
Sun, 7/23 Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site Long Beach, CA
Fri, 8/25 Barmel Carmel, CA
Sat, 8/26 West End Celebration Seaside, CA
Thur, 8/31 Hotel Café Los Angeles, CA
Thur, 9/14 The Fond Object Nashville, TN
Sat, 9/16 AmericanaFest Showcase Nashville, TN
Sat, 9/23 Soundbites Grill Sedona, AZ 
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:21 am

2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee YES has revealed additional tour dates for this summer's YESTIVAL outing with special guest Todd Rundgren and an opening set from Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy honoring the magic of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, as well as a few special "Evening With YES" shows.

New additions to the 30-date tour include San Diego, Reno, San Francisco, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Cedar Rapids and Boston, among other cities. Kicking off August 4 in Greensboro, NC, YESTIVAL will travel throughout the U.S. and Canada until September 19, with stops in Brooklyn August 11 at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk and Los Angeles August 29 at the Microsoft Theater. Tickets for all YESTIVAL dates are currently on sale, except for the new September 1, 17, 18 and 19 shows, which go on sale to the public this Friday, July 21. See below for full list of YESTIVAL tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com for all ticketing information.
This summer's annual trek will feature a set list of greatest hits from all of the band's studio albums up to 1980, showcasing the storied history of one of the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands. YES--Steve Howe (guitar since 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015)--will treat fans to such hits as "Roundabout" and "Starship Trooper," performing at least one song from each of the band's first 10 albums starting with 1969's Yes to 1980's Drama.
 
"I think the presentation will be an interesting one because we're going to play the songs chronologically," Howe recently revealed to Guitar World (August 2017 issue). "It'll allow our fans to really get a sense of our development and how our music evolved album to album during the course of 12 years. In an hour and a half, you'll get a nice picture of that period." He also added, "We want to play things we enjoy, but maybe they should be songs we haven't done in a while. We'd like to have a few surprises up our sleeves."
 
The details for YESTIVAL were initially revealed live on SiriusXM April 5 during the "SiriusXM Volume Presents an Artist Confidential with YES." The exclusive hour-long in-studio event in New York City featured an interview with the band, hosted by David Fricke, and acoustic performances of "Roundabout," "Leaves of Green," and "Clap."
 
YESTIVAL 2017 Summer Tour Dates:
 

DATE   CITY VENUE
Fri 8/4 Greensboro, NC White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Sat 8/5 Boone, NC Holmes Convocation Center
Mon 8/7 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Concert Pavilion
Tue 8/8 Upper Darby, PA Tower Theatre
Thu 8/10 Mashantucket, CT The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Fri 8/11 Brooklyn, NY Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
Sat 8/12 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Center
Mon 8/14 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
Wed 8/16 Greensburg, PA The Palace Theatre
Thu 8/17 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sat 8/19 Elgin, IL Festival Park - Grand Victoria Casino
Sun 8/20 Cleveland, OH Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Tue 8/22 Oklahoma City, OK The Zoo Amphitheatre
Wed 8/23 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre
Fri 8/25 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
Sat 8/26 Las Vegas, NV The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
~Mon 8/28 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre
Tue 8/29 Los Angeles, CA Microsoft Theater
**Thu 8/31 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort - Grand Theatre
**Fri 9/1 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Sun 9/3 Tulalip, WA Tulalip Amphitheatre
^Tue 9/5 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
^Thu 9/7 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
^Fri 9/8 Calgary, AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
^Mon 9/11 Moorhead, MN Bluestem Center for the Arts Amphitheatre
^Tue 9/12 Cedar Rapids, IA McGrath Amphitheatre
^Thu 9/14 London, ON Budweiser Gardens
**Sun 9/17 Boston, MA The Wilbur Theatre
**Mon 9/18 Huntington, NY The Paramount
**Tue 9/19 Huntington, NY The Paramount
       
** YES only
~ with Carl Palmer only
^ with Todd Rundgren only
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:27 am
Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner BRIAN SETZER and his 19-piece THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA have announced their 14th annual "Christmas Rocks! Tour," presented for the second consecutive year by SiriusXM. Hitting 30 cities, the holiday extravaganza will launch November 10 at the State Theatre in SETZER's adopted hometown of Minneapolis and wrap up December 28 (full itinerary below). The public on sale is Friday, July 21 at 10am local time, with the following presales:
 
  • o   Fan Club Presale: Tuesday, July 18th  at 10am local time through Thursday, July 20th at 10pm local time
    • Password: XMASROCKS
  • o   SiriusXM Presale: Tuesday, July 18th  at 10am local time through Thursday, July 20th at 10pm local time
    • Password: siriussetzer2017
  • o   Local Presale: Wednesday, July 19th at 10am local time through Thursday, July 20th at 10pm local time
 
The group's set list will feature music off their latest Christmas album ROCKIN' RUDOLPH (available now as a limited edition box set, CD, vinyl or download) plus music off their three previous best-selling holiday albums; and original material from BRIAN SETZER.  View the Christmas sizzle reel here: https://vimeo.com/185244567
 
2017 is a big year for THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA who will celebrate their 25th anniversary in style with an exclusive landmark show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 2. Under the stars at the legendary venue where they've performed on four previous occasions, SETZER's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings will be matched with his 19-piece orchestra's rockin' big-band horn arrangements, making for a reliably unbeatable combination. View the anniversary sizzle reel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwOo9mU2dqE
 
BRIAN SETZER belongs to an elite group of artists who've had four super successful phases of his career, from the Stray Cats, to solo albums, The Rockabilly Riot to BSO. The BSO show seamlessly encompasses music from all these phases. "The music I play in the big band is rock n' roll with a jazz influence," says SETZER. "What keeps it fresh is the quality of the players in the band. Also a big part of keeping the big band fresh is the arrangements; writing the arrangement for 18-19 people is like writing a song within a song.  It makes the song you might have heard many times sound new again."
 
For the past two years, THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA has had a strong presence on SiriusXM during the holidays. The band performed exclusive invitation-only concerts for SiriusXM listeners in New York City in 2015 and 2016, which aired on SiriusXM's Outlaw Country and Holly channels. Details of this year's special SiriusXM concert will be announced this fall.
 
Catch BSO's 14th Annual "Christmas Rocks! Tour" in the following cities:
 
DATE
 
LOCATION
VENUE
Friday
11/10
Minneapolis, MN
State Theatre
 
Saturday
11/11
Waukegan, IL
Genesee Theatre
 
*Monday
11/13
Joliet, IL
Rialto Square Theatre
 
Tuesday
11/14
Cincinnati, OH
Taft Theatre
 
Wednesday
11/15
Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre
 
Friday
11/17
Philadelphia, PA
Academy of Music
 
Saturday
11/18
Englewood, NJ
Bergen Performing Arts Center
 
Sunday
11/19
Ridgefield, CT
The Ridgefield Playhouse
 
Tuesday
11/21
Red Bank, NJ
Count Basie Theatre
 
Wednesday
11/22
Westbury, NY
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
 
Friday
11/24
Montclair, NJ
Wellmont Theatre
 
Saturday
11/25
Washington, DC
Warner Theatre
 
Sunday
11/26
Durham, NC
Durham Performing Arts Center
 
Tuesday
11/28
Clearwater, FL
Ruth Eckerd Hall
 
Wednesday
11/29
Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre
 
Thursday
11/30
Orlando, FL
Hard Rock Live
 
*Saturday
12/2
Huntsville, AL
Von Braun Center
 
Sunday
12/3
Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium
 
Tuesday
12/5
Charlotte, NC
Ovens Auditorium
 
Wednesday
12/6
Atlanta, GA
Symphony Hall
 
Friday
12/8
Biloxi, MS
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
 
Saturday
12/9
Biloxi, MS
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
 
Sunday
12/10
Houston, TX
Arena Theatre
 
Tuesday
12/12
Allen, TX
Allen Event Center
 
Thursday
12/14
Albuquerque, NM
Isleta Resort & Casino
 
Friday
12/15
Phoenix, AZ
Celebrity Theatre
 
Wednesday
12/20
Modesto, CA
Gallo Center for the Arts
 
Sunday
12/24
San Francisco, CA
Warfield Theatre
 
Tuesday
12/26
Seattle, WA
The Paramount Theatre
 
Wednesday
12/27
Portland, OR
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
 
*Thursday
12/28
Bellingham, WA
Mount Baker Theatre
 
 
* = on sale at a later date (TBA)
Mon, 07/24/2017 - 12:35 pm
Coming off eight European dates earlier this month--a mix of headline shows and festival appearances--THE MAGPIE SALUTE will launch their much-anticipated first-ever U.S. concert tour July 26 in Indianapolis. The extensive summer-into-fall outing with 59 shows including two-night engagements in Chicago (Metro), San Francisco (The Fillmore) and New York City (Irving Plaza) and festivals before wrapping November 17 in Atlantic City. Look for the 10-piece band to perform shows with set lists that will vary from show to show to keep the music completely fresh and unpredictable. See below for the full list of tour dates.
 
THE MAGPIE SALUTE brings together the reunited guitar team of Rich Robinson and Marc Ford from the Black Crowes and bassist Sven Pipien (also from the Crowes) with other dynamic musicians and co-ed singers from around the world. They're currently making their presence felt with their Robinson-produced self-titled debut album (released June 9 via Eagle Rock Entertainment) that's highlighted by the deeply soulful and rocking single "Omission" (which hit #2 on the "A" playlist of Planet Rock, the UK's #1 rock radio station). Click here to see the song's striking Matthew Sterling-directed video that was filmed in London back in April when THE MAGPIE SALUTE was there to perform four roof-raising shows at the Under The Bridge venue.
 
THE MAGPIE SALUTE features musicians who've played together for decades throughout various projects and share a truly deep musical bond. Joining Robinson, Ford and Pipien in the bandare drummer Joe Magistro andguitarist Nico Bereciartua plus new keyboardist Michael Bellar.  The group also boasts a fine cast of vocalists, including Robinson, Ford, lead singer John Hogg (Hookah Brown, Moke), former Crowes singer Charity White and background singers Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen. Notably, THE MAGPIE SALUTE is a truly international band. London's John Hogg is of Swedish/African heritage, Sven Pipien is German, Nico Bereciartua is an Argentinean citizen and Kat Ottosen is a Danish citizen who partly lives in Copenhagen.
 
U.S. tour dates for THE MAGPIE SALUTE:
 

Wed 7/26 Indianapolis, IN Vogue
Fri 7/28 Chicago, IL Metro
Sat 7/29 Chicago, IL Metro
Sun 7/30 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew's
Tue 8/1 Buffalo, NY Tralf Music Hall
Thu 8/3 Boston, MA The Wilbur
Fri 8/4 Hartford, CT Infinity Hall
Sat 8/5 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sun 8/6 Portland, ME Aura
Tue 8/8 New Bedford, MA The Zeiterion Theatre
Wed 8/9 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theatre
Fri 8/11 Scranton, PA Peach Music Festival
Sat 8/12 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore
Sun 8/13 Huntington, NY The Paramount
Tue 8/15 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre
Wed 8/16 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
Fri 8/18 Atlanta, GA The Buckhead Theatre
Sat 8/19 Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach Speedway
Sun 8/20 Asheville, NC Diana Wortham Theatre
Tue 8/22 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Thu 8/24 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
Fri 8/25 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
Sat 8/26 Chattanooga, TN Southern Brewers Festival
Thu 9/7 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Fri 9/8 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Sat 9/9 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
Sun 9/10 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
Tue 9/12 Fresno, CA Tower Theatre
Wed 9/13 Los Angeles, CA The Fonda Theatre
Thu 9/14 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Fri 9/15 San Diego, CA KAABOO Del Mar
Sun 9/17 Telluride, CO Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Tue 9/19 Tucson, AZ Fox Theatre
Wed 9/20 Las Vegas, NV Brooklyn Bowl
~Fri 9/22 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre 
Sat 9/23 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theatre (with JJ Grey & Mofro)
Mon 9/25 Grants Pass, OR Rogue Theatre
Tue 9/26 Portland, OR  Crystal Ballroom
Wed 9/27 Seattle, WA The Showbox
Thu 10/12 Madison, WI Barrymore Theatre
Fri 10/13 Bloomington, IL Castle Theatre
Sun 10/15 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads
Tue 10/17 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Thu 10/19 San Antonio, TX Aztec Theatre
Fri 10/20 Houston, TX House of Blues
Sat 10/21 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Mon 10/23 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Tue 10/24 Destin, FL Club LA
Thu 10/26 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live
Fri 10/27 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution Live
Sat 10/28 Orlando, FL House of Blues
Sun 10/29 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre
Thu 11/9 Rocky Mount, VA The Harvester
Sat 11/11 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
Sun 11/12 Richmond, VA The National
Tue 11/14 Fairfield, CT The Warehouse at FTC
Wed 11/15 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Thu 11/16 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Fri 11/17 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino
 
~with JJ Grey & Mofro, North Mississippi Allstars, and Anders Osborne present N.M.O
Thu, 07/27/2017 - 7:12 am
2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES and longtime drummer Alan White have today (7/26) announced that Dylan Howe, son of guitarist Steve Howe, will be joining the band's rhythm section on this summer's 31-date North American YESTIVAL tour creating a twin drum powerhouse alongside White, in similar fashion that Bill Bruford and White brought on their Union Tour in the early 1990s with two drummers playing simultaneously.
 
"It's a pleasure for me to welcome Dylan Howe to the YES stage," shares White. "I've known Dylan for most of his life and I'm proud to think I've helped to be an inspiration in his musical journey. I'm very much looking forward to performing with him this summer for the upcoming YES tour."
 
"I feel very honored and fortunate to have got the call to join YES this summer," adds Dylan. "This to me is, quite possibly, the musical zenith of my career - my love for this music and the great musicianship that runs through it has always been a massive inspiration to me. Bill and Alan's drumming is why I started playing the drums in the first place, and to have the opportunity to honor their great contribution to drumming whilst playing alongside Alan with my brilliant father and this outstanding lineup is a dream come true for me."
 
YESTIVAL features special guest Todd Rundgren and an opening set from Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy honoring the magic of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, as well as a few special "Evening with YES" shows. The tour kicks off August 4 in Greensboro, NC and will travel throughout the U.S. and Canada until September 19 with stops in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Calgary, Boston and many more. Tickets for all YESTIVAL dates are currently on sale, except for the newly added September 15 show in Rochester which goes on sale Friday, August 4 at 10am EST. See below for full list of YESTIVAL tour dates and go to www.yesworld.com for all ticketing information.
 
Click here to watch the YESTIVAL promo reel.
 
This summer's annual trek will feature a set list of greatest hits from all of the band's studio albums up to 1980, showcasing the storied history of one of the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands. YES--Steve Howe (guitar since 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015)--will treat fans to such hits as "Roundabout" and "Starship Trooper," performing at least one song from each of the band's first 10 albums starting with 1969's Yes to 1980's Drama.
 
Beginning this Saturday, July 29, YES will start releasing a video diary in conjunction with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Live Nation to give the band's dedicated and longstanding multi-generational fans, and all music lovers, a look at touring from the band's point of view. The series will be updated regularly throughout the tour on the YES website www.yesworld.com and across the band's and Rock Hall's social networks.
 
In addition, as part of the Cleveland YESTIVAL date, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will celebrate the 2017 Inductees with a week-long series of events August 15-20. Fans are invited to the Rock Hall to celebrate the music and influence of YES with a week of live music, programs, films, and a dedication for the 2017 Inductee exhibit with members of the band. Visit www.rockhall.com for more details.
 
"YES is an immensely talented band whose fans tirelessly pursued recognition for them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame," said Greg Harris, President and CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "We're celebrating the sounds and legacy of the prog-rock giants and 2017 Inductees with a week of events at the Rock Hall with fans around the globe."
Fri, 08/04/2017 - 11:46 am

Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has announced their fall headlining "Intergalactic Tour" featuring support from Fortunate Youth and Through The Roots (on select dates). Tickets for the 19-date outing are now on sale to the public as of today (Friday, August 4).

The "Intergalactic Tour" kicks off October 24 in Lawrence, KS and will take the Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based group throughout the U.S. with stops in Columbus, Providence, Washington, DC, Myrtle Beach, Asheville, Nashville, Baton Rouge and Phoenix, among other cities, before wrapping November 18 in San Diego for their 5th annual performance at the Del Mar Racetrack. IRATION will also perform back-to-back shows at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, FL November 10 and 11 that will feature reggae legends Inner Circle on the lineup as well. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and go to www.irationmusic.com for more information and ticketing details.

IRATION is currently on the road as the main support on Slightly Stoopid's "Sounds of Summer 2017" cross-country tour earning high praise, with Keith Johnson from Big Shot Concerts raving, "the band delivered a first-rated performance proving that they deserve to be at the top of the iTunes Reggae Song Chart." He also added, "Though greatly influenced by reggae, their concert was also fused with elements of rock and pop for a unique show that highlighted their great musicianship" (6/29/17). Elsewhere, AltWire's Liz Pena said, "Iration brought their good vibes and upbeat fluidity to the stage...One of the most noticeable things about their live show is that they are always beaming with smiles onstage. It is a radiant experience that is obviously designed for the fans" (7/6/17).Iration brought their good vibes and upbeat fluidity to the stage...One of the most noticeable things about their live show is that they are always beaming with smiles onstage. It is a radiant experience that is obviously designed for the fans" (7/6/17).

Throughout this summer's tour, the quintet--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--has been treating fans to their new single "Fly With Me," the first track off their forthcoming studio album (release details TBA). The song debuted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Songs chart upon its May 19 release and has accumulated over 1.2 million streams via Spotify (656,000+), Apple (205,000+) and Pandora (385,000+). The lyric video for "Fly With Me" has also been viewed more than 315,000 times on YouTube; click here to watch. Listen to "Fly With Me" on the following platforms: iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Amazon.

DATE   CITY VENUE
"Sounds of Summer 2017" w/ Slightly Stoopid
Fri 8/4 Stateline, NV Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Sun 8/6 San Luis Obispo, CA Avila Beach Golf Resort
^^Fri 8/11 Sandpoint, ID Memorial Field (with The Wailers)
^^Sat 8/12 San Diego, CA 91X's Beer X at Waterfront Park
Wed 8/16 Flagstaff, AZ Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park
Thu 8/17 Albuquerque, NM Sandia Casino Amphitheater
Fri 8/18 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater
Sat 8/19 Heber City, UT Reggae Rise Up Utah
Thu 8/24 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
^^Fri 8/25 Las Vegas, NV X107.5 End of Summer Luau @ The Beach at Mandalay Bay
       
^^Iration headlining shows Iration headlining shows   
       
Festival Date:    
Sat 9/23 Walden, NY Angry Orchard Harvest Fest
       
"Intergalactic Tour "  
*Tue 10/24 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
*Thu 10/26 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
-Fri 10/27 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
-Sat 10/28 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak
-Mon 10/30 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
*Wed 11/1 Charlottesville, VA Jefferson Theater
*Thu 11/2 Columbia, SC Music Farm
*Fri 11/3 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
-Sat 11/4 Greensboro, NC Come Denim
*Sun 11/5 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
*Wed 11/8 Nashville, TN Cannery Ballroom
*Thu 11/9 Athens, GA Georgia Theater
^Fri 11/10 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live
^Sat 11/11 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live
-Mon 11/13 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall
*Tue 11/14 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theater
+Fri 11/17 Phoenix, AZ Van Buren
Sat 11/18 San Diego, CA Del Mar Racetrack

 

*with Fortunate Youth and Through the Roots

-with Through the Roots

^with Inner Circle and Through the Roots

~with Fortunate Youth and Katastro

+ with Katastro and Through The Roots

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 6:46 am
Jesse Cook the acclaimed Canada-based guitarist, composer, and producer--last Friday (8/4) released "Double Dutch," the lead single off his 12-track studio album, BEYOND BORDERS, due out Friday, September 15 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). Living up to the album's title, the JUNO Award-winning musician's new record explores a sonic landscape unfettered by geography, ethnicity and musical styles to forge a unique world music hybrid. The album is available for pre-order now with an instant download of "Double Dutch" (currently impacting radio).
 
Recorded over two years in Toronto, BEYOND BORDERS is the follow-up to 2015's One World. The new album places COOK in the driver's seat as he wrote, recorded and arranged the music, creating templates with deep emotional foundations before inviting collaborators to add nuance and shading to the compositions. "Everything on this album comes from my own experience," says COOK. "I was going through a difficult period in my life and it blew the door of my imagination wide open. I went for a huge sound, without limits. I threw away the rules, trying to find places I'd never been before, and I got there. The sad songs are sadder, the rhythms are more intricate, the sounds mashed up to look at traditional patterns in a new way."
 
BEYOND BORDERS is the most sonically diverse and distinctive disc in COOK's vast and varied catalog which has earned him 11 JUNO nominations and one JUNO win in the Best Instrumental Album category for 2000's Free Fall.
 
Look for COOK to embark September 22 on a North American tour encompassing the United States, Canada and Mexico (see all U.S. tour dates below). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.jessecook.com/tour
  
BEYOND BORDERS TRACKLISTING:
"Beyond Borders"
"Hembra"
"Unchosen"
"To the Horizon"
"Lost"
"Double Dutch"
"Skip the Moon"
"The Toll"
"Call to Rhythm"
"Above the Rain"
"A mi Nina"
"Wisdom of a Thousand Years"
 
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
August 31 - Cancun Jazz Fest - Riviera Maya, Mexico
September 22 - Infinity Hall - Hartford, CT
September 23 - Society for Ethical Culture - New York, NY
September 24 - Cary Memorial Hall - Lexington, MA
September 26 - Rams Head On Stage - Annapolis, MD
September 27 - The Birchmere - Alexandira, VA
September 28 - Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA
September 29 - A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater - Raleigh, NC
September 30 - McGlohon Theater - Charlotte, NC
October 1 - Buckhead Theatre - Atlanta, GA
October 3 - Florida Theatre - Jacksonville, FL
October 4 - King Center for the Performing Arts - Melbourne, FL
October 6 - Parker Playhouse - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
October 7 - Capitol Theatre - Clearwater, FL
October 25 - Royal Theatre - Victoria, BC
October 26 - Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, BC
October 27 - Cleland Community Theatre - Penticton, BC
October 29 - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary, AB
October 30 - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Edmonton, AB
November 3 - Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts - Winnipeg, MB
November 5 - Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - Thunder Bay, ON
November 14 - National Arts Centre - Ottawa, ON
November 15 - Centre in the Square - Kitchener, ON
November 16 - Massey Hall - Toronto, ON
November 17 - FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharine's, ON
November 20 - Grand Theatre Du Quebec - Quebec City, QC
November 21 - Salle Maurice O'Bready - Sherbrooke, QC
November 23 - The Playhouse - Fredericton, NB
November 24 - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - Halifax, NS
November 25 - Capitol Theatre - Moncton, NB
February 14 - Craterian Theater - Medford, OR
February 23 - Lewis Family Playhouse - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
February 24 - California Center for the Arts - Escondido, CA
February 25 - Virginia G. Piper Theater - Scottsdale, AZ
Tue, 08/15/2017 - 3:27 pm

Logging a storied nine-year run slinging the six-string forFleetwood Mac, penning pivotal anthems for everyone from Ray Charles to Gregg Allman to George Strait, and calling the "Fathers of Rockabilly"--The Rock 'N Roll Trio's Dorsey and Johnny Burnette--"dad" and "uncle," respectively, BILLY BURNETTE has spent a lifetime living and breathing rock 'n' roll. All of this comes together on his upcoming solo album CRAZY LIKE ME--due out October 20--and just-released memoir.

For the very first time, the award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, and musical journey man shares each step of his fascinating five-decade career via the memoir, Crazy Like Me: From Memphis and the Rock 'N Roll Trio To Fleetwood Mac. The album and book's release will be celebrated with a show in Nashville on September 3 at 3rd and Lindsey (8pm show time).

Get the book HERE.
 
Powered by his rapid fire and captivating prose, the book chronicles unbelievable stories from growing up a Burnette in the wake of The Rock 'N Roll Trio's rise to notoriety as an influence on the likes of Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley, and more, cutting his first song with none other than Ricky Nelson at seven-years-old, recording and touring the world with Fleetwood Mac, and all of the wonderful madness in between.
 
2017 proved the right moment for this tale to be told.
 
"I'm not getting any younger," laughs BILLY. "There are all of these stories about The Rock 'N Roll Trio that people just don't know. I wanted the world to hear them. Through the process, I found out even more than I ever knew-and I was there! I had to write the book to get the facts right before time goes on, so nobody forgets what they did. At the same time, it was a chance to tell my own story. While working on it, it felt right to release the album alongside of the book."
 
Recorded between his home studio and the House of Blues Studio (Nashville) the album CRAZY LIKE ME tells the musician's journey through the songs that bookmarked his most seminal moments. He kicks off the record with a rousing rendition of The Rock 'N Roll Trio's signature barn burner "Tear It Up"-which BILLY often famously covered on tour with Fleetwood Mac. He also takes on two of his biggest placements "Do I Every Cross Your Mind?" made famous by Ray Charles and Bonnie Raitt on 2004's Genius Loves Company-also recorded by Cher and Tom Jones-and "River Of Love," which marked George Strait's 57th #1 single. In addition, he unveils a new version of "Nothing To Do (And All Night To Do It)" and serves up other brand new songs, including such standouts as:  "Ghost Town," "All Nighter" (co-written with Clare Dunn) and "I Remember You."
 
A love letter to rock 'n' roll with the right amount of blues swagger and Americana perspective, CRAZY LIKE ME represents an inspiring life in music.
 
"It's an album of songs I just wanted to do," he goes on. "The songs coincide with the book. It's a mish-mosh of hits and things people have never heard. I just went in and cut it. Rock 'n' roll is part of my DNA. I don't do it, because I have to do it; I do it because I love this kind of music. I've never done anything but this. I'm very blessed to have done this all my life. It's an overall look at my work as a writer, and it tells my story."
 
And it's a rock 'n' roll story for the ages. Get Crazy with BILLY BURNETTE now.
 
TRACK LISTING FOR CRAZY LIKE ME:
"Tear It Up" (Dorsey Burnette, Johnny Burnette, Paul Burlison)
"(All I Can Do Is) Dream You" (Billy Burnette, David Malloy)
"Crazy Like Me" (Billy Burnette, Dennis Morgan, Shawn Camp)
"Oh Well" (Peter Alan Green)
"When I Remember You" (Billy Burnette)
"It's Late" (Dorsey Burnette)
"Nothing To Do (And All Night To Do It)" (Billy Burnette, Deborah Allen, Rafe Van Hoy)
"Ghost Town" (Billy Burnette)
"Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" (Billy Burnette, Michael Smotherman)
"She's Burning The Honky Tonks Down" (Billy Burnette, Shawn Camp)
"She's Gonna Win Your Heart" (Billy Burnette, Mentor Williams)
"River Of Love" (Billy Burnette, Dennis Morgan, Shawn Camp)
"All Nighter" (Billy Burnette, Clare Dunn)
"Anywhere You Go" (Billy Burnette, Will Jennings)
Wed, 08/16/2017 - 8:46 am
VAN MORRISON has just released "Transformation," the first single from his forthcoming album ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES, across all digital platforms. ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES--MORRISON's 37th studio album--is due out September 22 on Exile/Caroline.  MORRISON will head out for a few U.S. dates around the album's release, to be followed by UK dates before the end of the year.
 
"Transformation" is a sublime piece of soulful music; the kind of gloriously transcendent song that only VAN MORRISON seems to write. The song features regular VAN collaborator Chris Farlowe on additional vocals alongside U.K. jazz great Jason Rebello on piano and legendary guitarist/former Yardbird Jeff Beck.
 
Along with a few self-written tracks, ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES features VAN's interpretations of a selection of rhythm and blues classics, reconnecting him with music he came of age with in the '60s.  "From a very early age, I connected with the blues. The thing about the blues is you don't dissect it--you just do it. I've never over-analysed what I do; I just do it," VAN says.
 
"Music has to be about just doing it and that's the way the blues works--it's an attitude. I was lucky to have met people who were the real thing--people like John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bo Diddley, Little Walter & Mose Allison. I got to hang out with them and absorb what they did. They were people with no ego whatsoever and they helped me learn a lot."
 
At the same time, a live performance video for "Transformation" is accompanying the single's release. The video for the song was filmed at VAN's recent gig at London's Porchester Hall. Hear "Transformation" on Spotify or Apple Music; purchase on iTunes and watch the video here.  A pre-order of the album is available now.
 
VAN MORRISON's U.S. and UK tour dates are as follows:
 
Date
  Venue
     
U.S. DATES:  
     
Sun Sept 10 Hersheypark Stadium
 @ "Outlaw Music Festival"
Thu Sept 14 Ascend Amphitheater
Fri Oct 13 The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Sat Oct 14 The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Fri Oct 20 Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
Sat Oct 21 Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
     
UK DATES:  
     
Mon Nov 6 Edinburgh Playhouse 
Tues Nov 7  Glasgow Royal Court 
Sun Nov 12 London Eventim Apollo 
Mon Nov 13 Birmingham Symphony Hall
Wed Nov 15 Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Mon Nov 20 Cardiff St. David's Hall
Tues Nov 21 Bristol Colston Hall 
Fri Nov 24 Torquay Princess Theatre 
Sat Nov 25 Plymouth Pavilions 
Mon Dec 4 Belfast Europa Hotel
Tues Dec 5 Belfast Europa Hotel
 
Thu, 08/17/2017 - 7:31 am

The Wixen Music Authentic Voices Festival presents some of the best of both established and emerging American songwriting talent, including Andrew Bird and Lucinda Williams, over two days at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24 from 4 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site to offer snacks and meals.

Tickets, starting at $50 per performance day, are available August 21 by calling (310) 506-4522 or visiting arts.pepperdine.edu. Bringing together bold and brilliant voices from each corner of the American rock, country, blues, and folk spectrum, the Wixen Music Authentic Voices Festival is a unique opportunity to see both internationally acclaimed songwriting darlings and emerging talent in the intimate setting of Smothers Theatre on the Malibu coast.

The weekend festival includes two separate line-ups on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. Each day will treat audiences to four unique talents from the American music stratum. Some artists will be playing acoustically or in stripped-down band configurations to better showcase their songs.

"We came up with the idea for the Authentic Voices Festival in order to showcase some of the great contemporary American songwriting talent that we work with," says Randall Wixen, President of Wixen Music Publishing. "These are all great writers who can evoke emotions and tell stories with words and melodies, and not just loop a beat and layer on auto-tuned vocals. The artists will be playing true songs, and we may even have a few surprises."

Saturday features an Alternative Voices-focused line-up of alternative rock band Wildling, International Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year Parker Millsap, influential acoustic guitarist Jonathan Richman, and multi-instrumentalist and whistler Andrew Bird.

Sunday features an Americana Voices-focused line-up of wicked country lyricist Mike Stinson, the genre-bending dark folk storyteller The White Buffalo, Nashville country music outlaw Elizabeth Cook, and singular Grammy-winning songwriter Lucinda Williams.

Saturday, September 23

Los Angeles alternative rock band Wildling has received rave reviews through their month-long residency at The Satellite, a tour of North America with Young the Giant, and high-profile tracks on ABC's Nashville. Their first major label release, Here, comes out on Warner Bros. Records on September 1.
 
International Folk Music Award's Artist of the Year Parker Millsap has earned his acclaimed reputation with captivating live performances, his soulful sound, and character-driven narratives that rivets audiences through a voice that "has the depth of some of the best blues musicians...the wild and dirty sound that comes from a life of hard living" (Tulsa World.)
 
Jonathan Richman founded the influential proto-punk band the Modern Lovers in 1970 along with Dave Robinson (Cars) and Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), and has since toured as a guitarist and singer/songwriter. With a style firmly rooted in American rock and roll, Richman's songs are "quirkily framed life lessons, which he pulls off by keeping them personal and funny" (Now Toronto).
 
Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, whistler and songwriter Andrew Bird has synthesized jazz, country blues, and folk music into his own unique brand of pop, spilling his singular voice into a career that includes recording with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, appearing as "Dr. Stringz" on Jack's Big Music Show, and headlining concerts at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, and festivals worldwide.
 
Sunday, September 24
 
Named Best Country Artist of the Year by Los Angeles Magazine, Mike Stinson has written his very own version of theAmerican songbook and developed an expansive live show that, as The Morton Report puts it, "taken country and rock and boiled them down to their essence before injecting everything with the kind of ju-ju that Gram Parsons died for."
 
The White Buffalo explores the grey area between genres, carving out a sound rooted in dark folk, countrified soul, cinematic storytelling and roadhouse-worthy rock with hard-hitting songs, including the Emmy-nominated "Come Join the Murder," featured on shows like Sons of Anarchy and Californication.
 
The New York Times has called Nashville singer/songwriter Elizabeth Cook a "sharp and surprising country singer" with her knife-sharp take on heartache and hardship that's cathartic and visceral, a transcendent reflection on hard times, survival, and rebirth. She has played the Gran Old Opry more times than any other performer.
 
A Grammy-winning singer/songwriter often described as the "female Bob Dylan," Lucinda Williams has achieved cultish adoration through her meticulous attention to detail with her poetically rich, passionate, and intimate songs, which earned her the title of "America's Best Songwriter" by Time magazine in 2002.
 
The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University provides high-quality activities for over 50,000 people from over 800 zip codes annually through performances, rehearsals, museum exhibitions, and master classes. Located on Pepperdine's breathtaking Malibu campus overlooking the Pacific, the center serves as a hub for the arts, uniquely linking professional guest artists with Pepperdine students as well as patrons from surrounding Southern California communities. Facilities include the 450-seat Smothers Theatre, the 118-seat Raitt Recital Hall, the "black box" Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre, and the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art.
 
THE DETAILS:
WHAT: Wixen Music Authentic Voices Festival
WHEN: Saturday, September 23, 2017, 4-8:15 p.m.
4 p.m. Wildling
5 p.m. Parker Millsap
6 p.m. Jonathan Richman
7:15 p.m. Andrew Bird
 
Sunday, September 24, 2017, 4-8:15 p.m.
4 p.m. Mike Stinson
5 p.m. The White Buffalo
6 p.m. Elizabeth Cook
7:15 p.m. Lucinda Williams
 
WHERE:  Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
PRICES: $50 - $99 per performance day
Fri, 08/18/2017 - 8:48 pm

WHAT IF, the debut studio album from The Jerry Douglas Band is out today (8/18) via Rounder Records, and is already riding high on a wave of praise. "Even after 14 Grammys, Jerry Douglas is still exploring unlikely musical pairings, as evidenced by the soul-and bluegrass-melding rendition of 'Hey Joe...' notes Rolling Stone, while American Songwriter says: "... What If is a new beginning...it's a freewheeling, musically sprawling set, perhaps more jazz and rock oriented than most would expect." And No Depression is impressed by how ""The new project merges jazz with bluegrass, country, blues, swing, rock, and soul on eleven tracks filled with bold arrangements and unexpected elements."

On WHAT IF, the 14-time Grammy Award-winning and three-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year, JERRY DOUGLAS and company decisively merge jazz inclinations with the bluegrass, country, blues, swing, rock, and soul that DOUGLAS spent his life absorbing and performing, forging a sound that flies beyond the boundaries of anything he, or anyone else, has done before. The 11-track WHAT IF is now available via Amazon here and iTunes here.

THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND give "Hey Joe" a genre-bending arrangement, with the song's video premiered by Rolling Stone.The song--in addition to a funky, soul-drenched arrangement of "2:19," the Tom Waits' gem--was performed recently alongside bassist Daniel Kimbro during a live session with Paste Magazine which can be viewed here. Other WHAT IF standouts, such as the album's title track and "Battle Stick," were performed on the streets of New York City for "City Winery Cellar Sessions" which can been seen here.

Though Douglas has previously recorded several of the songs on WHAT IF, he turns them inside out here in bold new arrangements filled with unexpected elements. For example, in 1992 he covered "Hey Joe," the Billy Roberts folk tune that became one of Jimi Hendrix's most beloved blues-rockers, as an uptempo bluegrass song. Here, it's recontextualized again with drums and fiddle--and horns instead of mandolin. He also radically reconfigures the album opener "Cavebop," originally recorded in 2002. This time, it contains the horns he always wanted it to have. "The first time I recorded it, we just played it as fast as we possibly could," says DOUGLAS. "This time, we made it a bit more sophisticated, with more of an arrangement. A lot of times, when you record songs, you don't really know 'em yet. I got another shot at this one."

As soon as he graduated from high school, DOUGLAS headed to Washington, D.C., to join Charlie Waller, Ricky Skaggs, and Doyle Lawson in the Country Gentlemen. He's since performed in so many incarnations; at one point, he counted membership in eight bands--simultaneously. His recent history includes his band the Earls of Leicester--his version of the Flatt and Scruggs band--with Shawn Camp, Charlie Cushman, Jeff White, Johnny Warren, and Barry Bales; their self-titled 2014 debut earned Douglas his 14th Grammy. He'd already picked up eight with Alison Krauss & Union Station, with whom he's closing out his second decade, and shared the Album of the Year win for O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the film soundtrack that helped replant traditional roots music in the modern American psyche.

Fri, 09/01/2017 - 12:41 pm

VAN MORRISON has released a video for his recording of the Sam Cooke classic "Bring It On Home To Me, a song from his new album ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES, due out September 22 on Exile/Caroline. The video was shot at a one-off gig this past July at London's Porchester Hall in front of a captive audience. In a review of that show, Mojo (U.K.) said VAN's take on the song "does his hero Sam Cooke passionately proud." Watch the video here via Vevo / YouTube. In addition, a pre-order of the album is available now.

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES features five new self-written tracks alongside new takes on rhythm and blues classics written by the likes of Bo Diddley, Mose Allison, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Lightnin' Hopkins. ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES was produced by VAN MORRISON and recorded with an incredible team of studio collaborators including Chris Farlowe, Georgie Fame, Jeff Beck, Paul Jones and Jason Rebello.

MORRISON will head out for a few U.S. dates around the album's release, to be followed by U.K. dates before the end of the year. VAN MORRISON's U.S. and UK tour dates are as follows:
 
U.S. DATES:
Sun Sept 10               Hersheypark Stadium
@"Outlaw Music Festival"
Thu Sept 14                Ascend Amphitheater
Fri Oct 13                   The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Sat Oct 14                  The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Fri Oct 20                   Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
Sat Oct 21                  Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
Wed Jan 31                        The Colosseum @Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV)
Fri Feb 2                    The Colosseum @Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV)
Sat Feb 3                   The Colosseum @Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV)
Wed Feb 7                  James L Knight Center (Miami, FL)
Thu Feb 8                   James L Knight Center (Miami, FL)
 
UK DATES:
Mon Nov 6                 Edinburgh Playhouse
Tues Nov 7                                     Glasgow Royal Court
Sun Nov 12                            London Eventim Apollo
Mon Nov 13                    Birmingham Symphony Hall
Wed Nov 15               Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Mon Nov 20                        Cardiff St. David's Hall
Tues Nov 21               Bristol Colston Hall
Fri Nov 24                  Torquay Princess Theatre
Sat Nov 25                         Plymouth Pavilions
Mon Dec 4                  Belfast Europa Hotel
Tues Dec 5                         Belfast Europa Hotel
Tue, 09/05/2017 - 8:20 pm
"The End of The End" chronicles the final tour from the band that spawned the metal genre--BLACK SABBATH. On February, 4 2017, BLACK SABBATH stormed the stage in e U.K. in their hometown of Birmingham, to play the 81st and final triumphant gig of "The End" tour. This monumental show brought down the curtain on a career that spanned almost half a century.
 
The sold-out performance marked the culmination of a global tour that saw the band play to over one and a half million fans. With their inception in 1968, BLACK SABBATH pioneered a sound that would form the basis of heavy metal, and to this day continues to influence bands the world over.
 
The film brings fans the up close and personal story of the final, emotionally charged concert, as the band perform hits including "Iron Man," "Paranoid," "War Pigs" and many more. BLACK SABBATH are also seen in the studio, as they deliver unique and exclusive performances of some of their favorite songs not played on the tour, and catch an intimate glimpse into the band's world: the music, relationships and banter, alongside personal anecdotes.
 
The band said: "To bring it all back home after all these years was pretty special. It was so hard to say goodbye to the fans, who've been incredibly loyal to us through the years. We never dreamed in the early days that we'd be here 49 years later doing our last show on our home turf."
 
"The End of The End" offers viewers the chance to witness BLACK SABBATH's swansong.  As OZZY says, "What a journey we've all had. It's fucking amazing."  This is the final word from the greatest heavy metal band of all time.
 
Marc Allenby from Trafalgar Releasing said: "Trafalgar Releasing are excited to be expanding our music events with the legendary band, BLACK SABBATH, and their final ever historic show. We look forward to collaborating with Eagle Rock and BLACK SABBATH's management on 'The End of the End'.
 
For one night only on September 28 2017, over 1,500 cinemas worldwide will be showing a specially edited version of "Black Sabbath: The End Of The End."
 
The film will be distributed to cinemas worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing on September 28 and will include the historic final gig as well as unprecedented behind the scenes access to the band, filmed by director Dick Carruthers (Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day, Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live). "The End, Live In Birmingham" will be released in various formats later this year.
 
Tickets are now on sale worldwide with more cinemas to follow soon. If "Black Sabbath: The End Of The End" is not screening in a specific area, fans can make a request for via 'Demand It' it by filling out a form on the website, and Trafalgar Releasing will do their best to bring the event to a cinema near them.
 
For details of cinemas taking part in this very special one night only event and ticket information, visit www.blacksabbathfilmtickets.com
Wed, 09/06/2017 - 11:45 am
Set times have now been released for the second annual OHANA DANA POINT--Friday, September 8, Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10--at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA  with Social Distortion (Friday), Eddie Vedder (Saturday) and Jack Johnson (Sunday) closing out each night of the festival.
 
After a successful launch in 2016 with more than 22,000 attendees, an array of impromptu pairings from the festival's artists and perfect beachside weather, the festival this year was expanded to a three-day event that will also include performances from Social Distortion, Eddie Vedder, Jack Johnson, Pixies, Haim, Ray LaMontagne, Fiona Apple, Glen Hansard, The Naked And Famous, TV On The Radio and more than 25 acts.  Full 2017 line-up with set times is as follows:
 
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
DOORS  2:30 PM
MUSIC:  3:30 PM
 
MAIN STAGE
THE ORWELLS:  4:45 PM
TV ON THE RADIO:  5:45 PM
PIXIES:  7:00 PM
SOCIAL DISTORTION:  8:30 PM
 
TIKI STAGE
COREY HARPER: 3:30 PM
JADE JACKSON:  4:15 PM
SIMON TOWNSHEND:  5:15 PM
TIMMY CURRAN:  6:30 PM
 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
DOORS:  12:00 PM
MUSIC:  12:45 PM
 
MAIN STAGE
THE FRIGHTS:  2:15 PM
GLEN HANSARD:  3:50 PM
FIONA APPLE:  5:10 PM
RAY LA MONTAGNE:  6:45 PM
EDDIE VEDDER:  8:15 PM
 
TIKI STAGE
TIMMY CURRAN:  12:45 PM
MISSIO: 1:30 PM
CONNER YOUNGBLOOD:  3:10 PM
ELLA VOS:  4:35 PM
LIAM FINN:  6:10 PM
 
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
DOORS:  12:00 PM
MUSIC:  1:20 PM
 
MAIN STAGE
TIMMY CURRAN: 1:55 PM
DR DOG: 3:15 PM
THE NAKED AND FAMOUS:  4:35 PM
HAIM:  6:10 PM
JACK JOHNSON:  7:55 PM
 
TIKI STAGE
JOHNNY ROUNDHOUSE:  1:20 PM
THE MATTSON 2:  2:40 PM
CAMERON AVERY:  4:00 PM
VERITE: 5:35 PM
 
Tickets for OHANA are on sale at www.theohanafest.com.  GA single day tickets start at $99.50 and weekend passes are $275.00.  VIP passes are $499 for single day and a weekend pass is $1200.  A portion of the proceeds from OHANA will benefit the San Onofre Parks Foundation, a California non-profit that cooperatively works with the California State Parks to develop, preserve and enhance the recreation and experience of California's unique and beautiful coastal parks.   OHANA is produced by Live Nation and Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE).
Mon, 09/11/2017 - 6:40 am

VAN MORRISON has premiered a new track from his forthcoming album ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES online. Listen now here.

"Goin' To Chicago" was written and famously recorded by Count Basie and Jimmy Rushing. This recording sees the timeless classic tackled by VAN MORRISON, his incredible studio ensemble and long time collaborator Georgie Fame who shares lead vocals. The resulting track is five minutes of gloriously transportational roadtrip blues music.

"Goin' To Chicago"is offered as an instant grat to anyone pre-ordering the album here. It is also available via all streaming platforms.

The track is taken from MORRISON's forthcoming album ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES due out September 22 on Exile/Caroline. The album features five new self-written tracks alongside new takes on rhythm and blues classics written by the likes of Bo Diddley, Mose Allison, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Lightnin' Hopkins. ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES was produced by Van Morrison and recorded with an extraordinary team of studio collaborators including Chris Farlowe, Jeff Beck, Paul Jones and Jason Rebello.

MORRISON will head out for a few U.S. dates around the album's release, to be followed by U.K. dates before the end of the year.

VAN MORRISON's U.S. and UK tour dates are as follows:

U.S. DATES:
 
Sun Sept 10               Hersheypark Stadium@"Outlaw Music Festival"
Thu Sept 14                Ascend Amphitheater
Fri Oct 13                   The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Sat Oct 14                  The Show At Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Fri Oct 20                   Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
Sat Oct 21                  Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
Wed Jan 31                        The Colosseum @Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV)
Fri Feb 2                    The Colosseum @Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV)
Sat Feb 3                   The Colosseum @Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV)
Wed Feb 7                  James L Knight Center (Miami, FL)
Thu Feb 8                   James L Knight Center (Miami, FL)
 
UK DATES:
 
Mon Nov 6                 Edinburgh Playhouse
Tues Nov 7                                     Glasgow Royal Court
Sun Nov 12                            London Eventim Apollo
Mon Nov 13                    Birmingham Symphony Hall
Wed Nov 15               Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Mon Nov 20                        Cardiff St. David's Hall
Tues Nov 21               Bristol Colston Hall
Fri Nov 24                  Torquay Princess Theatre
Sat Nov 25                         Plymouth Pavilions
Mon Dec 4                  Belfast Europa Hotel
Tues Dec 5                         Belfast Europa Hotel
 
Mon, 09/25/2017 - 12:03 pm

Eyellusion, live music's premier hologram production company, today announced that it will work closely with the Zappa Family Trust to produce hologram performances of Frank Zappa, giving fans an opportunity to experience the prolific, eclectic and critically acclaimed music legend live in concert again. Production for the Zappa shows will kick off in late 2017, with performances announced later in 2018.

"I'm thrilled that Frank Zappa will finally be going back out on tour playing his most well-known music as well as some rare and unheard material," said Ahmet Zappa, co-Trustee of the Zappa Family Trust. "We can't wait to bring his creative work back to the stage with the musicians he loved to play with, such as Steve Vai, Ian Underwood, Adrian Belew, Arthur Barrow, Vinnie Colaiuta, Scott Thunes, Mike Keneally, Denny Walley, Warren Cuccurullo and Napoleon Murphy Brock among others who are committed to being part of this epic endeavor. When I spoke with them, they were excited at the prospect of performing alongside Frank once again and can't wait to give fans an unforgettable experience."

He continued, "Also, how radical would it be to have Moon singing 'Valley Girl' onstage with Frank? Or to see Dweezil side by side with our father playing dueling guitar solos? That would be my greatest wish and I look forward to bringing this special celebration of Frank's legacy to a town near you. But if that wasn't enough Zappa coolness, we're also planning on staging Joe's Garage The Musical with none other than Frank Zappa himself starring as the Central Scrutinizer."

"Frank was an innovator and his art transcended so many different mediums," said Diva Zappa, co-Trustee of the Zappa Family Trust. "He left behind such an extensive body of work and we want to celebrate his music with really creative and unique live hologram productions that will introduce his music to a new generation of fans and let so many that enjoyed his music when he was alive experience it again. We have had this idea for many years and after meeting with the team at Eyellusion, we knew that they were the right partner to make it a reality."

"We work closely with the Zappa family on their various projects, and look forward to sharing new Frank Zappa performances with his longtime fans, as well as expanding his audience to give new fans the opportunity to share in that experience" adds Bruce Resnikoff, President and CEO, Universal Music Enterprises.

"We are thrilled to welcome such a monumental and important artist to our lineup of planned live music hologram productions," said Jeff Pezzuti, CEO, Eyellusion. "Frank Zappa was an incredible musician, unmatched in his output, tackled so many different genres and influenced a generation of artists that would go on to help further shape rock and pop for decades to come. We are music lovers first and can't wait to get to work on yet another show that lets fans experience such timeless and important music in a live concert setting."

In addition to working with Eyellusion on the creation of a Frank Zappa hologram, Ahmet Zappa will join the Eyellusion team leading global business development. Ahmet Zappa is an entrepreneur, a marketer, film and television screenwriter, producer and a New York Times best-selling author. His creative work spans engagements with Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Pictures, The Jim Henson Company and Microsoft, on movies, graphic novels, the introduction of new characters and brands, breakthrough ad campaigns and more.

"I couldn't be more excited to join the Eyellusion family," said Ahmet Zappa. "There is a ton of untapped potential in this industry and I look forward to working with the team to build on the company's reputation as the premier holographic experience company, creating new original content and guiding the company into new markets, including family entertainment."

"Ahmet is a perfect fit for our growing team," Pezzuti continued. "He is tirelessly creative, can work seamlessly across music and visual productions and is highly respected throughout the industry. He will play an integral role in all that we do moving forward, bringing significant value to all of our future engagements."

Eyellusion launched publicly in 2016 at the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in Germany with its hologram production of Ronnie James Dio performing "We Rock" with former members of the DIO Band. It was the first time a rock artist performed via hologram with a live band, sparking considerable buzz that ultimately drove interest in a full world tour. The "Dio Returns" tour will kick off in November 2017 with 80 to 100 performances throughout Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States and Venezuela, with more countries to be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit www.eyellusionlive.com and follow the company @eyellusionlive on Twitter and Instagram.

Sat, 09/30/2017 - 1:01 pm

By 1977, Frank Zappa's Halloween shows were already the stuff of legends. While the shows began in the late '60s, around 1972, these monumental performances would become annual events, initially in Passaic, NJ and Chicago, IL before moving to New York City in 1974, where they'd remain. NYC (and its audience) had become a special place for Zappa and the synchronization of Halloween in NYC proved to be the perfect match. From October 28-31, 1977, Zappa and his band played six historic shows at the 3,000 capacity Palladium. All the performances were recorded with four being filmed, resulting in Zappa's mammoth film project, "Baby Snakes."

Following the news that Frank Zappa will be going back on tour, the Zappa Family Trust and Universal are proud to announce that Zappa's legendary Halloween residency of 1977 will be released for the first time in its entirety on October 20 via Zappa Records/UMe just in time for the 40th Anniversary of these shows. The Halloween 77 box set will include all six concerts with 158 tracks (mixed in 2016 from original vault masters) loaded onto a "Zappa's Oh Punky" fun size candy bar-shaped USB drive in 24-bit WAV audio. The package will also include a 28-page digital booklet featuring never-before-seen photos and liner notes from Vaultmeister Joe Travers, co-producer of the box alongside Ahmet Zappa, and personal firsthand accounts from many of Zappa's bandmates, crew and fans who were there, including guitarist Adrian Belew, percussionist Ed Mann, keyboard tech Thomas Nordegg, tour manager Phil Kaufman, and fan Janet "The Planet" Walley. In the spirit of Zappa's favorite season, the specially designed, limited run box will include a retro Halloween mask and costume of the maestro himself. In addition to the box set, a 3CD version will also be available featuring the entire Halloween night show plus select tracks from the October 30th gig. Fans looking for a specific show will be able to purchase the concert of their choice digitally on release day.

Preorder Halloween 77 box set: http://hifi247.com/halloween-77-box-set.html

Preorder Halloween 77 3CD: http://hifi247.com/halloween-77-3-disc-set.html

"This box set was a very special experience for me to work on," said Ahmet Zappa. "I wanted to make sure we honored these legendary shows, so it was important to me that this box set felt of the era. It was a blast working with our partners to create the late '70s-inspired Frank Zappa Mask and costume and the candy-shaped USB stick filled with tons of Zappa goodness. It was yet again a labor of love gathering up all the archival materials, reading notes by people who were there, and most importantly making sure the audio was up to par. All of us at Zappa Records are mighty pleased with it, and hope that fans of Frank Zappa and of Halloween will be too."

Originally scheduled for four shows from October 28-31, Zappa added two more shows due to intense popular demand, with the final total tallying six shows in four days. The full residency is presented as it happened with no overdubs or additional tinkering. The audio was remixed from scratch using fresh transfers from the master multi-track tapes, which all had to be heat treated for transfer by Travers.

The 1977 lineup of the band featured Terry Bozzio on drums, Tommy Mars and Peter Wolf on keyboards, Adrian Belew on guitar and vocals, Ed Mann on percussion and Patrick O'Hearn on bass; this band could really burn. Over the six shows, the ensemble averaged 25 songs per night with exciting improvisations and audience participation from "New York's Finest Crazy Persons" at every show, making each uniquely different. At these shows Zappa really got into the spirit with Halloween antics including bringing tech Thomas Nordegg on stage to perform some magic tricks and the band's tour manager, the "Road Mangler," Phil Kaufman, performing as the human trombone. Original Mothers' bassist Roy Estrada also joined the festivities.

The songs performed at this musical marathon spanned Zappa's then 11-year career with tracks from Hot Rats, Over-Nite Sensation, Bongo Fury, One Size Fits All, and his most recent album at the time, Zoot Allures. Many of the songs played were previously unreleased and would go on to be recorded for Zappa's acclaimed 1979 album, Sheik Yerbouti, including "Flakes," "Broken Hearts Are For Assholes," "Jones Crusher," "Bobby Brown Goes Down," "City Of Tiny Lites," "Tryin' To Grow A Chin," and "Wild Love." The October 30th show notably featured the world premiere of the Grammy-nominated Disco satire "Dancin' Fool," andthe one and only performance of Zappa's infamous "Jewish Princess." The basic tracks from this performance were used on Sheik Yerbouti's controversial studio version which ultimately attracted attention from the Anti-Defamation League who asked the FCC to ban the record from being played on the air.

Halloween 77 is not only rife with fan favorites but also includes many rare and unreleased performances and arrangements. This box set includes the first official release of the instrumental version of "Conehead." These five versions are vastly different than the song that would be included on Zappa's 1981 record, You Are What You Is. The rarely played"Läther" was performed at all six shows and immediately followed by the equally rare, "Wild Love," which became a solo workout each night. This one-two punch was followed by the comedic song "Titties 'N Beer," ultimately released on Zappa In New York, made especially memorable each time for the caustic improv dialog Zappa spewed about a then ongoing legal battle with Warner Bros. Other highlights include six extended guitar workouts of "The Torture Never Stops" and the combustible Halloween night finale of "Black Napkins."

Continuing the Zappa Family Trust and UMe's Zappa on-going vinyl initiative, Zoot Allures will be reissued on 180-gram vinyl on October 20. Zoot Allures features two of Zappa's signature guitar pieces, "Black Napkins" & "Zoot Allures." The album became a fan favorite since its release in 1976. Originally conceived as a double-disc, Zappa re-edited it to a single record after pressure from his record company. This 180-gram reissue was mastered and cut directly from the analog tape master by Bernie Grundman in 2017.

Frank Zappa

Halloween 77 (Costume) Box Set

10-28-77 Show 1

1. 10-28-77 Show 1 Start/Introductions 3:28

2. Peaches En Regalia 2:42

3. The Torture Never Stops 13:05

4. Tryin' To Grow A Chin 3:37

5. City Of Tiny Lites 6:04

6. Pound For A Brown 8:05

7. Bobby Brown Goes Down 4:33

8. Conehead (Instrumental) 9:19

9. Flakes 4:03

10. Big Leg Emma 1:47

11. Envelopes 2:29

12. Terry's Solo #1 4:42

13. Disco Boy 3:53

14. Lather 3:36

15. Wild Love 24:05

16. Titties N Beer 7:16

17. Audience Participation #1 :48

18. The Black Page #2 3:02

19. Jones Crusher 2:48

20. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes 3:52

21. Punky's Whips 9:43

22. Encore Audience #1 1:21

23. Dinah-Moe Humm 4:55

24. Camarillo Brillo 3:35

25. Muffin Man 4:36

 

10-28-77 Show 2

1. 10-28-77 Show 2 Start/Introductions 3:13

2. Peaches En Regalia 2:42

3. The Torture Never Stops 12:33

4. Tryin' To Grow A Chin 3:37

5. City Of Tiny Lites 8:00

6. Pound For A Brown 9:19

7. Bobby Brown Goes Down 5:36

8. Conehead (Instrumental) 9:18

9. Flakes 4:10

10. Big Leg Emma 1:48

11. Envelopes 2:33

12. Terry's Solo #2 4:17

13. Disco Boy 3:54

14. Lather 3:42

15. Wild Love 26:01

16. Titties N Beer 7:50

17. Audience Participation #2 2:37

18. The Black Page #2 3:14

19. Jones Crusher 2:58

20. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes 3:54

21. Punky's Whips 9:51

22. Encore Audience #2 2:13

23. Dinah-Moe Humm 4:01

24. Camarillo Brillo 3:36

25. Muffin Man 6:20

 

10-29-77 Show 1

1. 10-29-77 Show 1 Start/Introductions 4:06

2. Peaches En Regalia 2:42

3. The Torture Never Stops 12:59

4. Tryin' To Grow A Chin 3:34

5. City Of Tiny Lites 7:15

6. Pound For A Brown 8:26

7. Bobby Brown Goes Down 6:06

8. Conehead (Instrumental) 5:50

9. Flakes 3:53

10. Big Leg Emma 1:52

11. Envelopes 2:42

12. Terry's Solo #3 3:51

13. Disco Boy 3:57

14. Lather 3:40

15. Wild Love 22:51

16. Titties N Beer 6:01

17. Audience Participation #3 2:42

18. The Black Page #2 3:05

19. Jones Crusher 2:53

20. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes 3:50

21. Punky's Whips 9:18

22. Encore Audience #3 1:46

23. Dinah-Moe Humm 5:12

24. Camarillo Brillo 3:29

25. Muffin Man 5:09

 

10-29-77 Show 2

1. 10-29-77 Show 2 Start/Introductions 4:21

2. Peaches En Regalia 2:42

3. The Torture Never Stops 11:30

4. Tryin' To Grow A Chin 3:36

5. City Of Tiny Lites 7:01

6. Pound For A Brown 9:05

7. Bobby Brown Goes Down 9:12

8. Conehead (Instrumental) 6:29

9. Flakes 3:28

10. Big Leg Emma 1:49

11. Envelopes 2:52

12. Terry's Solo #4 4:07

13. Disco Boy 3:54

14. Lather 3:56

15. Wild Love 27:33

16. Titties N Beer 8:12

17. Audience Participation #4 5:02

18. The Black Page #2 2:57

19. Jones Crusher 2:49

20. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes 3:48

21. Punky's Whips 9:36

22. Encore Audience #4 2:23

23. Dinah-Moe Humm 6:19

24. Camarillo Brillo 3:30

25. Muffin Man 6:02

 

10-30-77 Show

1. 10-30-77 Show Start 1:40

2. Stink-Foot 7:45

3. The Poodle Lecture 5:10

4. Dirty Love 2:32

5. Peaches En Regalia 2:40

6. The Torture Never Stops 12:53

7. Tryin' To Grow A Chin 3:32

8. City Of Tiny Lites 7:36

9. Pound For A Brown 10:03

10. I Have Been In You 8:35

11. Dancin' Fool (World Premiere) 4:50

12. Jewish Princess (Prototype) 4:41

13. King Kong 8:45

14. Terry's Solo #5 5:07

15. Disco Boy 4:01

16. Envelopes 2:19

17. A Halloween Treat with Thomas Nordegg 6:17

18. Lather 3:47

19. Wild Love 25:19

20. Titties N Beer 7:01

21. Audience Participation #5 8:28

22. The Black Page #2 2:59

23. Jones Crusher 2:53

24. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes 3:52

25. Punky's Whips 12:36

26. Encore Rap 1:11

27. Dinah-Moe Humm 6:06

28. Camarillo Brillo 3:27

29. Muffin Man 5:18

30. San Ber'dino 6:20

 

10-31-77 Show

1. Halloween 1977 Show Start/Introductions 3:11

2. Peaches En Regalia 2:42

3. The Torture Never Stops 13:54

4. Tryin' To Grow A Chin 3:35

5. City Of Tiny Lites 8:17

6. Pound For A Brown 13:40

7. The Demise Of The Imported Rubber Goods Mask 8:33

8. Bobby Brown Goes Down 3:49

9. Conehead (Instrumental) 8:21

10. Flakes 3:04

11. Big Leg Emma 1:58

12. Envelopes 2:25

13. Terry's Halloween Solo 4:38

14. Disco Boy 3:55

15. Lather 3:58

16. Wild Love 30:11

17. Titties 'N' Beer 7:24

18. Halloween Audience Participation 7:04

19. The Black Page #2 2:55

20. Jones Crusher 2:58

21. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes 3:52

22. Punky's Whips 11:23

23. Halloween Encore Audience I 2:07

24. Dinah-Moe Humm 6:41

25. Camarillo Brillo 3:24

26. Muffin Man 5:21

27. San Ber'dino 5:01

28. Black Napkins 9:19

Frank Zappa

Halloween 77

3CD

Disc 1

1. Halloween 1977 Show Start/Introductions

2. Peaches En Regalia

3. The Torture Never Stops

4. Tryin' To Grow A Chin

5. City Of Tiny Lites

6. Pound For A Brown

7. The Demise Of The Imported Rubber Goods Mask

8. Bobby Brown Goes Down

9. Conehead (Instrumental)

10. Flakes

11. Big Leg Emma

 

Disc 2

1. Envelopes

2. Terry's Halloween Solo

3. Disco Boy

4. Lather

5. Wild Love

6. Titties 'N' Beer

7. Halloween Audience Participation

8. The Black Page #2

9. Jones Crusher

10. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes

 

Disc 3

1. Punky's Whips

2. Halloween Encore Audience

3. Dinah-Moe Humm

4. Camarillo Brillo

5. Muffin Man

6. San Ber'dino

7. Black Napkins

Bonus Section:

8. King Kong 8:17

9. A Halloween Treat With Thomas Nordegg 6:15

10. Audience Participation #5 7:46

11. The Black Page #2 2:59

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 6:54 pm

As they prepare to begin their fall headlining "Intergalactic Tour" later this month, reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION today (10/9) revealed their initial touring plans for 2018 with the announcement of the "Heatseekers Winter Tour 2018." The 14-date West Coast headlining trek--featuring support from The Movement and Tyrone's Jacket--commences January 18, 2018 in Bakersfield, CA and stops in Fresno, Sacramento (for back-to-back shows at Ace of Spades), Santa Cruz (for another two-night stand at The Catalyst), Chico, Portland, Reno, Park City, Grand Junction, Denver and Tucson before wrapping February 8 in Flagstaff. Tickets for the "Heatseekers Winter Tour 2018" dates go on sale this Friday, October 13 at 10am local time.

"We're pleased to announce the return of the Heatseekers Winter Tour 2018 with our friends The Movement and newcomers Tyrone's Jacket," shares the band. "We'll be jamming new tunes and old favorites as well as playing different sets for the doubleheader shows. We look forward to seeing every one and sharing the luv! PS: don't forget to bring the heat!"

On October 24, the Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based road warriors will kick off their fall headlining "Intergalactic Tour" featuring support from Fortunate Youth and Through The Roots (plus Inner Circle and Katastro on select dates). The 19-date outing will take IRATION across the U.S. through November 18, stopping in such cities as Lawrence, Columbus, Providence, Washington, DC, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Baton Rouge, Albuquerque and Phoenix, along with back-to-back shows at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, FL and their 5th annual performance at the Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego. Additionally, IRATION will perform at the Riptide Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale on December 2 alongside Cage the Elephant, Weezer, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and more. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and go to www.irationmusic.com for more information and ticketing details.

IRATION--Micah Pueschel (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keyboard/synth) and Micah Brown (guitar/vocals)--recently released their new single "Borderlines," which has been gaining momentum at radio nationwide since its August release. The lyric video for "Borderlines" has already garnered over 118,000 total views; watch the video on YouTube. Download or stream "Borderlines" HERE.

The new track follows IRATION's previous single "Fly With Me," which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Songs chart upon its May 19 release, and has accumulated over 1.2 million total streams to date. The lyric video for "Fly With Me" has been viewed over 637,000 times on YouTube and Facebook combined; click here to watch and here to download/stream the song. The official space-themed music video for "Fly With Me," which features live footage from this summer's extensive summer tour, was just released and can be seen here. Both songs will appear on the band's forthcoming studio album via their own label, Three Prong Records (release details TBA).

"Intergalactic Tour" with Fortunate Youth and Through the Roots:

Tue      10/24               Lawrence, KS                         Granada Theater

Thu      10/26               Columbus, OH                        Newport Music Hall

Fri        10/27               Sayreville, NJ                         Starland Ballroom

Sat       10/28               Providence, RI                        Lupo's Heartbreak

Mon     10/30               Washington, DC                      9:30 Club

Wed     11/1                 Charlottesville, VA                  Jefferson Theater

Thu      11/2                 Columbia, SC                         Music Farm

Fri        11/3                 Myrtle Beach, SC                   House of Blues

Sat       11/4                 Greensboro, NC                     Cone Denim Entertainment Center

Sun      11/5                 Asheville, NC                          Orange Peel

*Wed   11/8                 Nashville, TN                          Cannery Ballroom

Thu      11/9                 Athens, GA                             Georgia Theater

^Fri      11/10               St. Petersburg, FL                   Jannus Live

^Sat     11/11               St. Petersburg, FL                   Jannus Live

Mon     11/13               Pensacola, FL                         Vinyl Music Hall

Tue      11/14               Baton Rouge, LA                    Varsity Theater

~Thu    11/16               Albuquerque, NM                    Sunshine Theater

+ Fri     11/17               Phoenix, AZ                            Van Buren

Sat       11/18               San Diego, CA                        Del Mar Racetrack

*with Through the Roots only

^with Inner Circle, Fortunate Youth and Through the Roots

~with Fortunate Youth and Katastro

+ with Fortunate Youth, Katastro and Through The Roots

Festival Date:

Sat       12/2                 Fort Lauderdale, FL                Riptide Music Festival

"Heatseekers Winter Tour 2018" with The Movement and Tyrone's Jacket:

Thu      1/18                 Bakersfield, CA                       Fox Theater

Fri        1/19                 Fresno, CA                              Rainbow Ballroom

Sat       1/20                 Sacramento, CA                     Ace of Spades

Sun      1/21                 Sacramento, CA                     Ace of Spades

Thu      1/25                 Santa Cruz, CA                       The Catalyst

Fri        1/26                 Santa Cruz, CA                       The Catalyst

Sat       1/27                 Chico, CA                               Senator Theatre

Sun      1/28                 Portland, OR                           Roseland Theater

Wed     1/31                 Reno, NV                                Grand Sierra Resort

Thu      2/1                   Park City, UT                          Park City Live

Fri        2/2                   Grand Junction, CO               Mesa Theater & Club

Sat       2/3                   Denver, CO                            The Fillmore

Wed     2/7                   Tucson, AZ                             Rialto Theatre

Thu      2/8                   Flagstaff, AZ                           Orpheum Theatre

Mon, 11/06/2017 - 7:07 am

On his upcoming farewell world tour, OZZY OSBOURNE--Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy® winning singer and songwriter--will celebrate more than five decades as a performer (both as a solo artist and as lead singer of Black Sabbath which formed in 1968).  This tour, expected to take OZZY around the world with dates into 2020, will mark the end of global touring for the legendary artist, though he will continue to perform select live shows.

"People keep asking me when I'm retiring," OZZY says.  "This will be my final world tour, but I can't say I won't do some shows here and there."

The tour will kick off in 2018 with a show in Mexico, before heading to South America for OZZY solo shows in three countries.  Next up, a six-week European leg of headlining solo dates and festival performances that's set to launch Friday, June 1, 2018 in Moscow, Russia the beloved rock icon will subsequently headline a North American concert tour produced by Live Nation, details of which will be revealed in 2018.

For these dates, OZZY will be joined by longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards).

DATE

 

COUNTRY/CITY

VENUE

       

Sat

5/5

Mexico

TBA

Tue

5/8

Santiago, Chile

TBA

Fri

5/11

Buenos Aires, Argentina

TBA

Sun

5/13

São Paulo, Brazil

TBA

Wed

5/16

Curitiba, Brazil

TBA

Fri

5/18

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

TBA

Sun

5/20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TBA

       

Fri

6/1

Moscow, Russia

Olympiisky

Sun

6/3

St. Petersburg, Russia

Ice Palace (Ledovi Dvorets)

Wed

6/6

Finland

TBA

Fri

6/8

Solvesborg, Sweden*

Sweden Rock Festival

Sun

6/10

Donington, UK*

Download Festival

Wed

6/13

Prague, Czech Republic*

Airport Letnany

Fri

6/15

Paris, France*

Download Festival

Sun

6/17

Italy*

TBA

Wed

6/20

Halden, Norway*

Tons of Rock Festival

Fri

6/22

Copenhagen, Denmark*

Copenhell Festival

Sun

6/24

Dessel, Belgium*

Graspop Metal Meeting

Tue

6/26

Krakow, Poland*

Impact Festival

Thu

6/28

Oberhausen, Germany*

König-Pilsnet Arena

Fri

6/30

Madrid, Spain*

Download Festival

Mon

7/2

Lisbon, Portugal

Meo Arena

Wed, 11/08/2017 - 7:12 am

THE MAGPIE SALUTE--which brings together the reunited guitar team of Rich Robinson and Marc Ford from the Black Crowes and bassist Sven Pipien (also from the Crowes) with other dynamic musicians and co-ed singers from around the world--is set to return to New York, NY for back-to-back headlining shows Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16 at Irving Plaza as they wrap their extensive 60-date U.S. tour which began in July. Tickets are available here.

Attendees of the Irving Plaza shows will be given an exclusive live album--with 14 songs from various cities on the U.S. tour--as they exit the venue. Watch a video recapping the tour, as a thank-you to fans that came out to all the shows here.

New York City is significant to the band as it's where THE MAGPIE SALUTE officially launched in January 2017 with four consecutive sold-out nights at The Gramercy (January 19, 20, 21 & 22) which were captured in Guitar Player magazine's June issue cover story with Rich Robinson and Marc Ford. At the conclusion of this tour, the 10-piece band will have completed77 shows inclusive of their international dates. They've been performing excitingly unpredictable shows by drawing from 170 songs including material by The Black Crowes, solo albums from Rich Robinson and Marc Ford, and classic cover songs that have inspired the band.

"The best thing for me about Magpie's 2017 run," says Robinson, "is to stand on stage with these people I really care about and have a great reverence for their talent, and watch the band gel into a phenomenal band working together night after night."

Robinson says THE MAGPIE SALUTE will record a double studio album for release in 2018. "We want to make a fully original double album. We want to share our collective and individual experiences in life. Life on tour, life traveling and seeing the world. Life watching our whole universe being torn down and built up again. We have a lot to say in our creation, and this is the best way we know how. By moving forward as artists together without the smoke, without the distractions and lay ourselves out in the open for what we believe is the universal good."

"It's true that now most record company executives tell their bands to only focus on singles instead of making full albums," Rich continues.  "Albums are for people to delve into and to get a glimpse into what an artist truly feels. Instead of nurturing the artist's creation and vision, most are placed in countless rooms with multiple 'writers' for the sake of hits instead of delving into one's emotional outlook on life through their own experience."

THE MAGPIE SALUTE features musicians who've played together for decades throughout various projects and share a truly deep musical bond. Joining Robinson, Ford and Pipien in the band are drummer Joe Magistro and guitarist Nico Bereciartua.  The group also boasts a fine cast of vocalists, including Robinson, Ford, lead singer John Hogg (Hookah Brown, Moke), former Crowes singer Charity White and background singers Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen. Notably, THE MAGPIE SALUTE is a truly international band. London's John Hogg is of Swedish/African heritage, Sven Pipien is German, Nico Bereciartua is an Argentinean citizen and Kat Ottosen is a Danish citizen who partly lives in Copenhagen.

The band released their debut self-titled album June 9 via Eagle Rock Entertainment with the deeply soulful and rocking single, "Omission." Click here to see the song's striking Matthew Sterling-directed video that was filmed in London back in April when THE MAGPIE SALUTE was there to perform four roof-raising shows at the Under The Bridge venue.

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 6:32 pm

MIKE GARSON--the legendary keyboardist known for his tenure with David Bowie--has released a rendition of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" featuring Latin Grammy Award-winning vocalistGaby Moreno. The moving song, available on all digital platforms now, re-underlinesGARSON's long-running, strong belief in the healing aspects of music. The video for "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," which contains imagery of recent tragic world events, can be viewed here.

"I've always felt music has amazing healing qualities and I suspect most people know that intuitively," says GARSON. "With all of the horrific events of late, I felt it might be nice to take an old song. 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother,' and revise it for today. We produced this video for the song in the hopes that it would inspire and show that in difficult times, the deep connection of people and love undercuts all the nonsense."

GARSON adds: "There is so much going on in our world today and the song is so universally important that we wanted give our thanks to the first-responders, troops, doctors, nurses and volunteers around the world. This song is a labor of love for all of our brothers and sisters lending a hand and carrying the burden."

GARSON is gearing up for the 2018 North American CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE TOUR with Moreno and notable Bowie band alumni--including guitarists Earl Slick and Gerry Leonard as well as bassist Carmine Rojas--along with vocalists Bernard Fowler (The Rolling Stones) and Angelo Moore (Fishbone). All dates can be found here.

GARSON and CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE encourage fans to lend a hand in support of those in need by making a donation to the Red Cross at: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation

Fri, 12/01/2017 - 9:48 am

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL yesterday (11/30) unveiled the official music video for "Looking Forward To The Past" featuring Rodney Crowell with No Depression. Tara Joan of No Depression notes the upcoming ACCOMPLICE ONE album is "...a testament to his musical diversity with songs that stretch from authentic country-blues to face-melting rock via tender and devastatingly pure guitar playing." Click here to watch/share the western-themed video that was directed by Joshua Britt & Neilson Hubbard.

"When [Crowell] asked me to play on his new album, I suggested we trade and he sing on my album," EMMANUEL told American Songwriter which premiered the audio of the song last week (11/21). "It was a deal! When I went to his studio to play on his track, he sang me this song and I came back the next day and we recorded 'Looking Forward To The Past.' Rodney works the same way I like to: sitting down and playing as if it's in front of an audience. We capture a performance, and we don't manufacture it." Crowell adds: "Playing guitar and singing with Tommy Emmanuel is like catching a ride with an F-15 fighter jet pilot. Gravity has no effect on Tommy; it's as if he literally flies a guitar."

ACCOMPLICE ONE--out January 19 on CGP Sounds and distributed by Thirty Tigers--is a 16-track collaborative album featuring guest artists such as Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Douglas, Amanda Shires, J.D. Simo, Ricky Skaggs, David Grisman and more. Pre-orders for the new album are available now and will come with instant grat tracks, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay" featuring J.D. Simo in addition to the aforementioned "Borderline" featuring Amanda Shires and "Looking Forward To The Past" featuring Rodney Crowell.  For physical formats, the CD is available here and vinyl here. For digital, visit iTunes here.

Rolling Stone Country partnered up with EMMANUEL to premiere "Borderline" featuring Amanda Shires, the moving roots-infused rendition of the Madonna classic, with Jon Freeman noting: "The danceable groove is time-shifted to a lilting waltz, with Shires' plaintive fiddle replacing the bubbly synthesizer hook. Shires' vocal performance, with harmonies from Emmanuel, adds a touch of vulnerability to the lyrics..." Click here to watch the official "Borderline" music video featuring EMMANUEL and Shires, which was filmed at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN and directed by Joshua Britt & Neilson Hubbard with Neighborhoods Apart.

Produced by EMMANUEL--whom is distinguished as one of only five musicians handpicked by his mentor, Chet Atkins, as a Certified Guitar Player (CGP)--ACCOMPLICE ONE opens with "Deep River Blues" featuring Grammy-winning Americana raconteur Jason Isbell who says, "If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy." The songs on ACCOMPLICE ONE are a mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand-new originals from TOMMY and his collaborators.

EMMANUEL is currently in the midst of his annual "Classics & Christmas Tour" stopping in thirteen Midwest markets this holiday season. His extensive touring itinerary has the acclaimed musician on the road through April of 2018, with more dates being added. On select 2018 tour dates, EMMANUEL will be joined by ACCOMPLICE ONE special guests such as J.D. Simo, Rodney Crowell, Amanda Shires and Suzy Boggus. See all upcoming tour dates here, which include stops in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Malibu, San Diego, Boston, New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, and many others.

TRACK LISTING FOR ACCOMPLICE ONE:

"Deep River Blues" with Jason Isbell

"Song and Dance Man" with Ricky Skaggs

"Saturday Night Shuffle" with Jorma Kaukonen & Pat Bergeson

"Wheelin' & Dealin'"with J.D. Simo & Charlie Cushman

"C-Jam Blues" with David Grisman & Bryan Sutton

"(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay" with J.D. Simo

"Borderline" with Amanda Shires

"You Don't Want To Get You One Of Those" with Mark Knopfler

"Keepin' It Reel" with Clive Carrol

"Looking Forward To The Past" with Rodney Crowell

"Purple Haze" with Jerry Douglas

"Rachel's Lullaby" with Jake Shimabukuro

"Djangology" with Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo

"Watson Blues" with David Grisman & Bryan Sutton

"Tittle Tattle" with Jack Pearson

"The Duke's Message" with Suzy Bogguss

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 3:06 pm

Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom--original founding members of the acclaimed American Rockabilly trio, the STRAY CATS--will reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on Saturday, April 21 in Las Vegas at The Orleans when they headline "Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend." The iconic group, known for their high-energy performances with hits such as "Stray Cat Strut," "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "Rock This Town," are honored to share the stage with such musical legends as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

"There's something magic about a Stray Cats show, Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that. C'mon down and Rock This Town!"

--Brian Setzer

"Just a string bass, a guitar and a drum, Stray Cats are back to show em how it's done. 39 years after our first gigs, we're back!  Can't wait to Rock again with my brothers Brian and Slim."

--Lee Rocker

"Happy and thrilled to be hitting the stage with the Cats at Viva Las Vegas. We're The Rockabilly Kings back to reclaim our throne!"

--Slim Jim

Beginning April 19, "Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend" will showcase over 100 live bands across four days, eight burlesque shows, a massive car show (all cars built before 1964), vintage fashion show, pin up contest and jiving lessons and jiving contest. On hand will be over 120 vendors, pool parties, bands, music all night,  DJ's & record hops plus much more. For tickets and more information, visit: www.vivalasvegas.net

ABOUT STRAY CATS:

STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early '80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950's style brought "up to date" with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly's original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music and after banging around New York and Philadelphia for a few months, in the summer of 1980, they were persuaded by a mutual friend to hop a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include "Runaway Boys," "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut" "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "I Won't Stand in Your Way."

Tue, 01/09/2018 - 12:23 pm

JOE PERRY--legendary guitarist, co-founding member, principal songwriter and co-producer of Aerosmith--has assembled an all-star band to perform alongside him at the sold-out record release show Tuesday, January 16 at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.  The show comes three days before the release of his SWEETZERLAND MANIFESTO album.

SWEETZERLAND MANIFESTOcollaborators Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), David Johansen (The New York Dolls) and Terry Reid (solo artist/vocals) are among the artists already confirmed for the Roxy show with special guests likely to join the power packed group.   They'll be joined by Gary Cherone (Extreme/Van Halen), Dean and Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), Buck Johnson (keyboards/vocals/Aerosmith) and David Goodstein (drums).

Set for release on his own Roman Records imprint (distributed worldwide by AMPED Distribution), SWEETZERLAND MANIFESTO--which is available for pre-order via iTunes and Amazon--marks JOE's sixth solo album and is comprised of 10 new tracks. They were all written or co-written by JOE (many with the album's guest vocalists), except for a cover of "Eve Of Destruction" with JOE on lead vocals and Johnny Depp on drums. The album features guest appearances from a long list of JOE's friends, colleagues and rock and roll icons.  Highlights include "Aye, Aye, Aye," which JOE co-wrote with the track's vocalist Robin Zander,and three collaborations with David Johansen, who sings "I Wanna Roll," "Haberdasher Blues," and "I'm Going Crazy," plus as many co-writes with Terry Reid whose lead vocals light up "I'll Do Happiness," (with Zak Starkey on drums), "Sick & Tired" and "Won't Let Me Go."

The SWEETZERLAND MANIFESTO track listing is as follows:

Rumble In The Jungle (instrumental)

I'll Do Happiness (featuring Terry Reid)

Aye, Aye, Aye (featuring Robin Zander)

I Wanna Roll (featuring David Johansen)

Sick & Tired (featuring Terry Reid)

Haberdasher Blues (featuring David Johansen)

Spanish Sushi (instrumental)

Eve Of Destruction (featuring Joe Perry)

I'm Going Crazy (featuring David Johansen)

Won't Let Me Go (featuring Terry Reid)

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 11:02 am

CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE is excited to announce additional dates for the upcoming 2018 tour. The North American leg of the tour--which features members of David Bowie's bands including Mike Garson, Earl Slick, Gerry Leonard and Carmine Rojas--has added new stops in Tucson, AZ, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Orlando, FL, Clearwater, FL, Atlanta, GA and New Orleans, LA to its extensive itinerary (see all North American tour dates below). VIP Presale for these additional dates begins tomorrow, January 17 with the general on sale commencing Friday, January 19. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit CelebratingDavidBowie.com by clicking here.

Following the triumphant sold-out start of the tour overseas in France and the U.K. last week, CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE continues in North America starting on February 10 in Silver Springs, MD at The Fillmore Silver Springs and wraps on March 19 in New Orleans, LA at Tipitina's during its 27-date trek. More than just a mere salute, CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE keeps Bowie's music alive with musicians who worked closely with him throughout his career and other top musicians greatly influenced by him.

Mike Garson is the CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE band leader after having made his mark on numerous Bowie albums, including his much talked about masterly solo on the "Aladdin Sane" track. Garson was Bowie's longest and most frequent band member. They performed together for both David's first and last concerts in the United States as well as 1,000 concerts around the globe in between. Read an interview with the U.K.'s NME that Garson recently conducted here.

Legendary guitarist Earl Slick, who worked on landmark Bowie albums such as Diamond Dogs, Young Americans and Reality, is on board in North America along with Bowie band leader Gerry Leonard (A Reality Tour) and Bowie's Let's Dance/Serious Moonlight Tour bassist Carmine Rojas. Between them, they have over 30 years experience of recording, writing and playing live with Bowie.

Also joining the tour will be CdB 2017 standouts including vocalist Bernard Fowler, who is known for his work with The Rolling Stones, along with 2017 Grammy nominee Gaby Moreno, plus special guests and other former Bowie band members who may make surprise appearances along the way.

The rotating ensemble with world class multi-instrumentalists changing song to song will perform a show highlighting elements that influenced Bowie and that in turn Bowie influenced: pop culture experimentation, art, fashion, science and futurism.

Previous special guests on CdB shows have included: Sting, Gary Oldman, Seal, Perry Farrell, The B-52's' Kate Pierson, Ewan McGregor, Simon Le Bon, Gavin Rossdale, La Roux, Joe Elliott, Mr Hudson, Gail Ann Dorsey, Spandau Ballet's Steve Norman, Corey Taylor, Ian Astbury, Darren Criss, Tony Hadley, Living Colour, The London Community Gospel Choir, and The Harlem Gospel Choir, among many others.

Catch CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

North America Tour Dates:

 

 

Sat

2/10

Silver Spring, MD

The Fillmore Silver Spring

Sun

2/11

Philadelphia, PA

Keswick Theatre

Mon

2/12

New York, NY

Irving Plaza

Tue

2/13

Albany, NY

The Egg

Fri

2/16

Boston, MA

Chevalier Theatre

Sat

2/17

Montreal, QC

M Telus

Sun

2/18

Toronto, ON

Danforth Music Hall

Mon

2/19

Detroit, MI

Royal Oak Music Theatre

Wed

2/21

Minneapolis, MN

Pantages Theatre

Thu

2/22

Milwaukee, WI

Pabst Theatre

Fri

2/23

Chicago, IL

The Vic Theatre

Sun

2/25

Denver, CO

Paramount Theatre

Tue

2/27

Las Vegas, NV

Brooklyn Bowl

Wed

2/28

Los Angeles, CA

The Wiltern

Thu

3/1

Mexico City, MEX

Plaza Condesa

Sat

3/3

San Francisco, CA

Regency Ballroom

Sun

3/4

Santa Rosa, CA

Luther Burbank Center

Tue

3/6

San Diego, CA

Balboa Theatre

Wed

3/7

Mesa, AZ

Mesa Arts Center

Thu

3/8

Tucson, AZ

Rialto Theatre

Sat

3/10

Seattle, WA

Benaroya Hall

Sun

3/11

Portland, OR

Roseland Theater

Wed

3/14

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Parker Playhouse

Thu

3/15

Orlando, FL

The Plaza Live

Sat

3/17

Clearwater, FL

Capitol Theatre

Sun

3/18

Atlanta, GA

Buckhead Theatre

Mon

3/19

New Orleans, LA

Tipitina's

Mon, 01/22/2018 - 8:18 am

DETROIT RISING: A COSMIC JAZZ FUNK ADVENTURE--an unprecedented project created by universally respected musicians, including current and original members of the archetypal funk band Parliament-Funkadelic, along with a selection of world class talent from across the country--is going to bring a new style of funk to audiences this spring.

The hybrid jazz-funk and R&B-flavored album--set for release Friday, March 30 via Down Jazz Records, with physical distribution via the Seattle-based Light In the Attic Records--is a collaboration between highly sought after young P-Funk artists and writers, and is supported by legendary industry veterans, including members that have performed with artists such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Herbie Hancock, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Theo Parrish and Red Hot Chili Peppers, in addition to their regular work with Parliament-Funkadelic. Key figures in the group also played regularly with late, great artists such as Prince and Miles Davis, among others.

The 10-track album--conceived and overseen by creative producer David Schwartz over the past three years--opens with the saxophone and keys-heavy "Lashing Out" followed by "Little Bit," one of multiple tracks that musically stretches out over nine minutes in length. Elsewhere is the soulful "Rocket Love," the sexy ode of "Gorgeous" and the groovy unity-themed anthem "With Peace & Harmony." *See below for the full track listing.

DETROIT RISING was recorded live at the world famous Motown affiliated United Sound Studios in Detroit, as well as at renowned studios in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Swamp Funk studios in Florida, and mixed and mastered by some of the best engineers in the business, including Richie Beretta (Beyonce), Tatsuya Sato (A Tribe Called Quest) and Mark Santangelo (Childish Gambino). The result is a highly skilled, vibrant and progressive album that combines elements of funk, jazz, soul, hip-hop and rock 'n' roll to capture a live sound that genuinely represents the next best thing to having the full band performing live in front of an audience.

Featured on DETROIT RISING are United Sound musicians guitarist Duminie Deporres (Theo Parrish) and bassist Kern Brantley (Lady Gaga, Beyonce) and P-Funk musicians Gabe Gonzalez (drums), Danny Bedrosian (piano, keys, moog, vocals and current young Parliament-Funkadelic synth leader), DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight (guitar/has also played with Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bootsy Collins), Lige Curry (bass), Greg Thomas (saxophone, vocals/also played with Bootsy Collins), Benjamin "Benzel" Cowan (drums and son of P-Funk trumpet player Benny Cowan), Tonysha Nelson (vocals and granddaughter of George Clinton) and Steve Boyd (vocals), along with special guest vocalist Sue Ann Carwell (Prince, Parliament-Funkadelic).

After years of honing their performance skills on worldwide stages, the current touring musicians of DETROIT RISING now take center stage, performing original compositions that shine a light on the true extent of their talent and creativity.

DETROIT RISING will be available for digital download, online streaming, and in physical format as a CD and 12" limited edition sea green colored vinyl, which will also include a link to download tracks. Pre-order the album now at www.downjazz.com.

Dance/club remixes of select tracks from the album will also be made available by eminent producers Joey Negro & Sean McCabe, along with reworkings by the U.K.'s Kaidi Tathum and EVM128 of the electronic jazz collective known as Coop Presents: Selectors Assemble.

Track Listing for DETROIT RISING: A COSMIC JAZZ FUNK ADVENTURE:

"Lashing Out"

"Little Bit"

"My Heart is Frozen Part 2"

"Rocket Love"

"What's That You Heard?"

"Our World"

"Gorgeous"

"With Peace & Harmony"

"Fly to Freedom"

"Byrd-Lige-Greg Instrumentals"

Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:07 pm

Live music's premier hologram production company Eyellusion, today announced that a who's who of Zappa fan favorite musicians will support "The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa" hologram tour set to hit music venues in late 2018. Longtime and legendary Zappa players Ray White, Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Robert Martin and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers are set to perform as the show's touring lineup; they will be joined along the way by Steve Vai, Warren Cuccurullo, Ian Underwood, Vinnie Colaiuta, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Arthur Barrow, Ed Mann and more. Hours of never-before-seen Zappa performance footage from the early seventies will form the basis of the "can't miss" concert spectacle. Eyellusion is producing the tour in close cooperation with the Zappa Family Trust and made the announcement at the annual Pollstar Live! event, where it is nominated for an award in the "tech enhancement of the year" category.

"As a futurist, and hologram enthusiast, Frank fearlessly broke through boundary after boundary as an artist and in honoring his indomitable spirit we're about to do it again, 25 years after his passing," said Ahmet Zappa, EVP of business development for Eyellusion and co-trustee of the Zappa Family Trust. "This mind-melting show we're putting together celebrates the music, often surreal imagery and humor synonymous with Frank. We will be pushing the limits of what anyone has seen holographically on stage before in a live venue. Circumstances, objects, places and subject matter from Frank's songs and imagination will be brought to life for the first time on stage. We are anthropomorphizing Frank's music, so his own hand drawn illustrations, classic imagery from his album artwork and characters from his songs can all interact and perform on stage. And let's not forget, Frank himself will be rocking his fans, alongside his bandmates like nobody's business. My father and I actively discussed 3D and 'holography' and it was a concept he actively engaged in. He actually devoted half a chapter of his The Real Frank Zappa Book (1990) to this subject. This is a love letter and a journey celebrating the genius artistry of Frank Zappa. On a personal note, I feel like I am finishing something my father started years ago."

In 1974, Frank Zappa transformed his Los Angeles rehearsal space into a sound stage and cranked out a passionate, trademark performance seen only by the camera operators in the room who captured every last bizarrely beautiful moment. This footage, locked away in the Zappa vaults for 44 years, will serve as the basis for what will be the world's most ambitious hologram tour to date, blending live footage of Frank with outrageous visuals that offer a striking view into his complex musical works. Dates for "The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa" performances will be announced in the coming months.

"When we debuted rock's first live hologram experience in 2016 and saw the reactions of mesmerized fans in the crowd, we knew we tapped into something huge," said Jeff Pezzuti, CEO of Eyellusion. "We've been working tirelessly since then to create live music experiences that people could previously only dream of, drawing full capacity crowds along the way. Until now, it would have been unheard of for fans to imagine being treated to a lost Frank Zappa performance backed by more than a dozen of the iconic musicians that played with him throughout his career. But this is why Eyellusion was founded - to make the impossible come to life before the eyes of fans, while preserving the legacy of music's most important artists so it can be passed down to future generations."

Eyellusion recently wrapped the European leg of its "DIO Returns" tour featuring a hologram of the late Ronnie James Dio backed by the DIO Band. The tour played to sellout crowds, ripping through Germany, Poland, Spain, Romania, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Belgium. 2018 dates will be announced soon.

For more information, visit www.eyellusionlive.com and follow the company @eyellusionlive on Twitter and Instagram.

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 8:58 am

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE earlier today (February 6) revealed details about his forthcoming "NO MORE TOURS 2," a reference to his 1992 "No More Tours" trek.  The announcement by the legendary musical icon about the North American dates--with his longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards)--was made to international media in attendance at his Los Angeles home.

The initial North American dates produced by Live Nation kick off August 30 in Allentown, PA and conclude October 13 in Las Vegas, NV with a Thursday, October 11 stop at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles; OZZY will be joined by Stone Sour for this leg of the tour.  Tickets for these shows go on sale to the general public starting Saturday, February 17 at 10:00 AM (local time) at LiveNation.com and through the Live Nation app.  Citi® is the official presale credit card of the tour. As such, Citi® cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, February 14 at 10:00 AM (local time) until Friday, February 16 at 10:00 PM (local time) through Citi's Private Pass® program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Prior to the full North American run, OZZY will officially launch the "NO MORE TOURS 2" in Mexico in May, before heading to South America for solo shows in three countries.  Next up, a six-week European leg of headlining solo dates and festival performances that's set to begin Friday, June 1 in Moscow, Russia.

"I've been extremely blessed to have had two successful music careers," OSBOURNE says.  "I'm looking at this final tour as being a huge celebration for my fans and anyone who has enjoyed my music over the past five decades."

On his upcoming farewell world tour, produced by Live Nation, OSBOURNE will celebrate more than five decades as a performer (both as a solo artist and as lead singer of Black Sabbath which formed in 1968).  This tour, expected to take OZZY around the world with dates into 2020, will mark the end of global touring for the legendary artist, though he will continue to perform select live shows in the future.  Throughout his career, OZZY has sold more than 100 million records.

Want to hear more about the OZZY tour from the Prince of Darkness himself?  OZZY has partnered with Ticketmaster to spread the word about the tour with a new message on the Ticketmaster app for the Google Assistant on phones, speakers like Google Home and other compatible devices. Fans can trigger the app by saying, "Hey Google, talk to Ticketmaster," which will offer special messages from the Prince of Darkness himself. Fans will then be invited by Sharon Osbourne to hear details about OZZY's upcoming Live Nation tour dates. This new marketing tool expands the ways for OZZY's millions of fans to find out about his tour and provides a fun, first of its kind experience.

For the tour, OZZY has teamed with the LOVE, HOPE, STRENGTH, FOUNDATION.  At Love Hope Strength (LHS), their mission is to save lives, one concert at a time.  We, along with Love Hope Strength, believe that all people deserve quality cancer care, a marrow donor if needed, and most importantly, hope.  Founded by cancer survivors, LHS leverages the power of music to expand the marrow registry through THEIR "Get on the List" campaign.  At LHS, they believe in offering real hope to people currently living with cancer.

OZZY's North American tour dates

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

Fri

4/27

Jacksonville, FL

Welcome to Rockville

Sun

4/29

Fort Lauderdale, FL

FortRock

Thu

8/30

Allentown, PA

PPL Center

Sat

9/1

Syracuse, NY

Lakeview Amphitheater

Tue

9/4

Toronto, ON

Budweiser Stage

Thu

9/6

Boston, MA

Xfinity Center

Sat

9/8

Wantagh, NY

Jones Beach Amphitheatre

Mon

9/10

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center

Wed

9/12

Camden, NJ

BB&T Pavilion

Fri

9/14

Bristow, VA

Jiffy Lube Live

Sun

9/16

Cuyahoga Falls OH

Blossom Music Center

Wed

9/19

Clarkston, MI

DTE Energy Center

Fri

9/21

Tinley Park, IL

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sun

9/23

Noblesville, IN

Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

Wed

9/26

Dallas, TX

Starplex Pavilion

Fri

9/28

Houston, TX

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sun

9/30

Albuquerque, NM

Isleta Amphitheater

Tue

10/2

Denver, CO

Pepsi Center

Thu

10/4

Salt Lake City, UT

USANA Amphitheatre

Sat

10/6

Mountain View, CA

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Tue

10/9

Chula Vista, CA

Mattress Firm Amphitheatre

Thu

10/11

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Bowl

Sat

10/13

Las Vegas, NV

MGM Grand Garden Arena

OZZY's overseas tour dates:

DATE

 

COUNTRY/CITY

VENUE

Sat

5/5

Mexico

Heaven & Hell Festival

Tue

5/8

Santiago, Chile

Pista Atletica

Fri

5/11

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Geba

Sun

5/13

São Paulo, Brazil

Allianz Parque

Wed

5/16

Curitiba, Brazil

Pedreira Paulo Leminski

Fri

5/18

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Esplanada Do Mineirao

Sun

5/20

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Apoteose

Fri

6/1

Moscow, Russia

Olympiisky

Sun

6/3

St. Petersburg, Russia

Ice Palace (Ledovi Dvorets)

Wed

6/6

Finland

Rockfest

Fri

6/8

Solvesborg, Sweden*

Sweden Rock Festival

Sun

6/10

Donington, UK*

Download Festival

Wed

6/13

Prague, Czech Republic*

Prague Rocks Festival, Airport Letnany

Fri

6/15

Paris, France*

Download Festival

Sun

6/17

Italy*

Firenze Rocks Festival

Wed

6/20

Halden, Norway*

Tons of Rock Festival

Fri

6/22

Copenhagen, Denmark*

Copenhell Festival

Sun

6/24

Dessel, Belgium*

Graspop Metal Meeting

Tue

6/26

Krakow, Poland*

Impact Festival

Thu

6/28

Oberhausen, Germany*

König-Pilsner Arena

Fri

6/30

Madrid, Spain*

Download Festival

Mon

7/2

Lisbon, Portugal

Altice Arena

Thu

7/5

Barcelona, Spain

Rock Fest Barcelona

Sun

7/8

Tel Aviv, Israel

Live Park

*Produced by Live Nation

**US festival appearances  

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 11:41 am

In anticipation of this weekend's North American tour launch Saturday, February 10 near Washington, D.C., CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE is excited to reveal the initial list of special guest stars that will be joining the lineup throughout the tour's 27-date run, including Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Sumner, Mr Hudson, Corey Glover and more. See below for full list of guests and which cities to catch them in.

The CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE full band features key members of David Bowie's bands including Mike Garson (keys/CdB band leader), Earl Slick (guitar), Gerry Leonard (guitar) and Carmine Rojas (bass), along with vocalist Bernard Fowler, who is known for his work with The Rolling Stones, and 2017 Grammy nominee, vocalist Gaby Moreno. Garson was Bowie's longest and most frequent band member, having performed together for both David's first and last concerts in the United States as well as 1,000 concerts around the globe in between.

Following its official kickoff this Saturday in Silver Spring, MD--the U.S. city where Bowie first stepped foot in when entering the country in September 1971 (read about that visit here)--CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE will travel throughout North America, stopping in such cities as Philadelphia, New York City (February 12 at Irving Plaza), Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles (February 28 at The Wiltern), Mexico City, San Francisco, Tucson, Seattle, Portland, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta, among others, before wrapping March 19 in New Orleans. Full tour routing is below.

Here's where to catch these CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE special guests on tour:

Corey Glover: The Living Colour lead singer/founding member will be performing at the first 4 shows of the CdB tour in Silver Spring, Philadelphia, New York and Albany.

David Liebman: The sax legend--whose career stretches nearly 50 years--is confirmed for the New York City show.

Evan Rachel Wood: The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress--currently starring in HBO's critically acclaimed series Westworld--and one-half of the electro-pop music group Rebel and a Basketcase will be appearing at both the Las Vegas and Los Angeles shows.

Fantastic Negrito: The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter will be joining the CdB band in Los Angeles.

Joe Sumner: The CdB alum and Fiction Plane singer/songwriter--and son of Sting--is confirmed for 13 shows in Silver Spring, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Mesa, Tucson, Seattle, Portland, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Clearwater, Atlanta and New Orleans.

Mark Plati: The guitarist and producer, who was also a Bowie band member, musical director and producer, will be joining for 8 shows in New York, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago.

Mr Hudson: The CdB alum and British singer/songwriter/producer--who's worked with Kanye West, Jay-Z, Duran Duran, Miley Cyrus, and DJ Snake and has toured with Amy Winehouse, The Police and Kanye West--will be appearing at 14 upcoming shows in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Mesa, Tucson, Seattle, Portland, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Clearwater, Atlanta and New Orleans.

Sass Jordan: The Canadian songstress--named Billboard's Best Female Rock Vocalist and who has worked with Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Van Halen and many more--is set to appear at the Toronto CdB show.

More than just a mere salute, CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE keeps Bowie's music alive with musicians who worked closely with him throughout his career and other top musicians greatly influenced by him. The rotating ensemble with world class multi-instrumentalists changing song to song will perform a show highlighting elements that influenced Bowie and that in turn Bowie influenced: pop culture experimentation, art, fashion, science and futurism.

Look for additional guests to be announced as well as surprise appearances along the way.  For the latest news and to purchase tickets, visit CelebratingDavidBowie.com by clicking here and follow along via CdB's social media pages (links below).

Catch CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE in the following cities:

DATE

 

CITY

VENUE

North America Tour Dates:

 

 

Sat

2/10

Silver Spring, MD

The Fillmore Silver Spring

Sun

2/11

Philadelphia, PA

Keswick Theatre

Mon

2/12

New York, NY

Irving Plaza

Tue

2/13

Albany, NY

The Egg

Fri

2/16

Boston, MA

Chevalier Theatre

Sat

2/17

Montreal, QC

M Telus

Sun

2/18

Toronto, ON

Danforth Music Hall

Mon

2/19

Detroit, MI

Royal Oak Music Theatre

Wed

2/21

Minneapolis, MN

Pantages Theatre

Thu

2/22

Milwaukee, WI

Pabst Theatre

Fri

2/23

Chicago, IL

The Vic Theatre

Sun

2/25

Denver, CO

Paramount Theatre

Tue

2/27

Las Vegas, NV

Brooklyn Bowl

Wed

2/28

Los Angeles, CA

The Wiltern

Thu

3/1

Mexico City, MEX

Plaza Condesa

Sat

3/3

San Francisco, CA

Regency Ballroom

Sun

3/4

Santa Rosa, CA

Luther Burbank Center

Tue

3/6

San Diego, CA

Balboa Theatre

Wed

3/7

Mesa, AZ

Mesa Arts Center

Thu

3/8

Tucson, AZ

Rialto Theatre

Sat

3/10

Seattle, WA

Benaroya Hall

Sun

3/11

Portland, OR

Roseland Theater

Wed

3/14

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Parker Playhouse

Thu

3/15

Orlando, FL

The Plaza Live

Sat

3/17

Clearwater, FL

Capitol Theatre

Sun

3/18

Atlanta, GA

Buckhead Theatre

Mon

3/19

New Orleans, LA

Tipitina's

Sat, 02/10/2018 - 2:30 pm

Spirited, deep, and thought-provoking are just a few words to describe the artist known as TREVOR GREEN. The solo singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist--whose music is something fresh and distinctly new, yet deeply woven in the spiritual fabric of our ancient ancestors--will embark on his headlining Elevate Tour beginning March 7 in Idaho, in continued support of his latest album, VOICE OF THE WIND. The 30-date trek will take GREEN throughout the western half of the United States with stops in Spokane, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Denver, Boulder, Albuquerque, and Tucson, among various other cities, before wrapping May 5 in Laguna Beach. See below for all upcoming shows, with more dates to be announced.

"I'm super excited for the 'Elevate Tour'!" shares GREEN. "The thought behind it all is to challenge myself and others to rise up and elevate together during these opportunistic times of change in the face of social injustices and remember that no matter what color, sex or creed...we all bleed, we all cry, we all feel joy and all feel pain. As stewards of the earth, our time has come to celebrate our differences and integrate new ways of understanding each other and our unique stories so that we can bring forward the positive change and healing that we all seek together. Time to elevate!"

Surrounded by 5 guitars, 3 didgeridoos, an array of percussion instruments and decorations of symbolic ancestral nature, GREEN's stage appears to be a musical playground not for the faint of heart. Threading together sing-able and uplifting melodies, dynamic instrumentation, heart pounding rhythms and the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo, with his spontaneous improvisational ability, GREEN's performance is a one-man powerhouse with universal appeal that seems to come from the ground up. With his honest delivery and ability to extricate the music from a deep place of truth, he leads his audience through vast landscapes of sound, weaving together a magnetic and spellbinding performance.

VOICE OF THE WIND--GREEN's fifth studio album, released independently March 2016--is a captivating sonic journey exposing the foundational fabric from which his inspiration is born. Traveling the depths of emotion and musical experience, VOICE OF THE WIND brings the listener into the haunting mystical realms of songs with "Rainbow Medicine" and into the celebratory experience of music with "Red Road" and title track "Voice of the Wind," which Elmore Magazine noted, "drives like a chant, and builds into a soaring, exultant chorus of voices, singing together" (3/9/16). The 11-track record is a culmination of GREEN's music and spiritual experiences to date and expresses the willingness to invite each listener into his personal journey as a reflection of their own.

Listen to VOICE OF THE WIND via the following platforms: Apple Music (here), Spotify (here), Soundcloud (here) and YouTube (here).

Serving as inspiration for VOICE OF THE WIND, GREEN and his family embarked on a two-month life-altering journey into the heart of Australia in 2016 to discover the roots of the aboriginal culture and the story behind the didgeridoo, a fundamental part of the soundscape of his music. Throughout the experience, GREEN performed 25 shows across the region and met with various wisdom keepers from the indigenous aboriginal cultures, including the Galpu clan from the Northern Territory. GREEN put together a short documentary--set to the music of VOICE OF THE WIND--capturing some of their journey; watch it now here.

As Joshua Pickard from Nooga.com pointed out, "By using his own journey as a steppingstone for the personal advances made by his listeners, Green turns his life into a sort of intimate template of how you can successfully integrate the spiritual and physical aspects of your life into a single coherent viewpoint" (2/12/16). Catch TREVOR GREEN on tour and prepare to get elevated!

TREVOR GREEN's upcoming tour dates are as follows:

DATE                          CITY                                       VENUE

Elevate Tour

Wed     3/7                   McCall, ID                               Foresters Club

Thu      3/8                   Spokane, WA                          Big Dipper

Fri        3/9                   Richland, WA                          The Emerald of Siam

Sat       3/10                 Seattle, WA                             Central Saloon

Tue      3/13                 Eugene, OR                            HiFi

Thu      3/15                 Grants Pass, OR                    Sound Lounge

Fri        3/16                 Hood River, OR                      River City Saloon

Sat       3/17                 Portland, OR                           Kelly's Olympian

Thu      3/22                 Boise, ID                                 Treefort Festival

Fri        3/23                 Ketchum, ID                            Limelight

Sat       3/24                 Park City, UT                          Mountain Town Music Series

Fri        3/30                 Ogden, UT                              Funk n Dive

Sat       3/31                 Murray, UT                             Ice Haus

Thu      4/5                   Idaho Falls, ID                         The Gem

Fri        4/6                   Park City, UT                          The Cabin

Sat       4/7                   Springdale, UT                        Bit And Spur

Mon     4/9                   Monroe, UT                             Mystic Hot Springs

Tue      4/10                 Palisades, CO                         Palisades Brewing

Wed     4/11                 Durango, CO                          Animas City Theatre

Fri        4/13                 Grand Junction, CO               Cruisers

Sat       4/14                 Denver, CO                            Mile High Spirits         

Sun      415                 Boulder, CO                            Mountain Sun

Wed     4/18                 El Prado, NM                          Taos Mesa Brewing

Thu      4/19                 Santa Fe, NM                         Santa Fe Brewing

Fri        4/20                 Albuquerque, NM                    Rio Bravo Brewing

Sun      4/22                 Albuquerque, NM                    Canteen Brewhouse

Wed     4/25                 Tucson, AZ                             Monterey Court

Fri        4/27                 Imperial, CA                            Pentagonal Brewing

Fri        5/4                   San Diego, CA                        Winstons

Sat       5/5                   Laguna Beach, CA                 BC Space