THE DODOS EUROPEAN & US DATES HERE
August 4, 2008
Visiter, by San Francisco band The Dodos, is their second full length and first for Frenchkiss.
JETT BERES OF SISTER HAZEL TO RELEASE CHILDREN’S BOOK
August 4, 2008
Jett Beres, bassist of the band Sister Hazel, plans to release a children’s book entitled “Starfish, A Lullaby” on September 23, 2008. The book is based on the lyrics to the song “Starfish,” which is featured on the band’s platinum-selling album “Somewhere More Familiar,” and it will be released by independent publisher SeaTails, LLC. Beres plans to self-distribute the book by selling it online at the band’s website and at Sister Hazel shows. Additionally, the book will be available online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and www.StarfishLullaby.com, as well as at select Borders stores.
“I am a father,” says Beres. “I read to my kids every night when I’m not on tour and understand the importance of reading to children. It will be a thrill to have my own book to read to my kids at night. This is also a great way to introduce children to Sister Hazel through a bedtime story. Our fans are becoming parents now, and this song has always been a fan favorite, especially among children.” The 6×6 board book features the lyrics from the song “Starfish,” accompanied by illustrations penned by Sean Kelley, who has illustrated the SeaTails series and met Beres at an art festival. The tale of the starfish is one that touches on universal themes – being a long way from home and finding one’s way in the world.
ENDWAY HEADLINE SOLD OUT SKOPE LIVE! / AMP ENERGY SHOW
August 4, 2008
If you were there on 7/25 in Cambridge, MA at The Middle East than you saw history. One of the hottest bands in New England, Endway, played to a sold out crowd. Skope Live! & AMP Energy teamed up to host the Summer Bash For Autism Speaks. Endway has a tremendous following & a new CD, Action, out now!
KOUFAX DIGITAL SINGLE RELEASE / DATES
August 4, 2008
Koufax is offering up a taste of their upcoming album Strugglers with a digital release of the first single “Any Moment Now” on August 5th. With a crazy horn section and tales of a shady downtown drug deal, the frantic funkiness exudes the musicianship and wit that sets Koufax apart from the pack. Also available is the exclusive b-side “George Michael Issues”- a look at the distracting popstar scandals that fill our news while more important issues remain unnoticed. This one, as most know, takes place in a Beverly Hills bathroom.
August
10- Record Bar- Kansas City, MO*
11- The Loft- Dallas, TX*
12- Mohawk- Austin, TX*
14- Rhythm Room- Phoenix, AZ*
15- Knitting Factory- Los Angeles, CA*
16- Slim’s- San Francisco, CA*
17- Satellite Lounge- Reno, NV
18- Kilby Court- Salt Lake City, UT
19- Larimer Lounge- Denver, CO
21- Triple Rock- Minneapolis, MN
22- Pabst Theater-Milwaukee, WI
23- Bottom Lounge- Chicago, IL
24- Bluebird- St. Louis, MO
29- Howard’s Club H- Bowling Green, OH
30- Rumba- Columbus, OH
* w/ Smoking Popes
TODD RUNDGREN FIRST SINGLE IN FOUR YEARS HERE
August 4, 2008
Hi Fi Recordings is proud to present the brand new album from Todd Rundgren entitled Arena in stores September 30th, 2008.
This is Todd Rundgren’s first studio album in four years and showcases his unique songwriting style and sonically captures the essence and energy of “arena” rock with bombastic, guitar-driven tunes.
Streaming link to the first single “Mad”:
ATMOSPHERE PLAN TO PAINT THE NATION / DATES
August 4, 2008
Atmosphere are ready to “Paint The Nation” and will do so by playing over 50 shows across the US this Fall in support of their new album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold.
HELTAH SKELTAH REUNITE FOR NEW ALBUM / MP3 HERE
August 4, 2008
Heltah Skeltah is the legendary rap duo comprised of Rock and Sean Price, a.k.a Ruck. The duo is most know for their debut album, “Nocturnal,” which produced such hits as “Operation Lockdown,” “Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka,” and “Therapy.”
THE RESCUES READY FULL LENGTH DEBUT FOR NOVEMBER 4
August 4, 2008
Individually accomplished and talented Los Angeles singer-songwriters Kyler England, Gabriel Mann and Adrianne combine their indie prowess as the supergroup The Rescues. The trio have pushed the release of their full-length debut Crazy Ever After to include a new song - a cover mash-up of The Outfield’s “Your Love” / Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way.” The new date is November 4 on Red Wind Records, distributed by Adrenaline Music Group/ADA.
Friends, collaborators and occasional tour-mates for years, it took the marriage of a fan/friend to bring about their union as The Rescues on May 12th, 2007. Inspired by the synergy from that first performance, The Rescues have awakened a dormant L.A. tradition (exemplified by bands like The Eagles) of the best of the music scene joining together to make something greater than themselve.
XAVIER RUDD US TOUR DATES
August 4, 2008
Australian musician, activist and surfer Xavier Rudd’s latest album Dark Shades of Blue comes out in the US on August 19th, and in support of the release, Rudd will embark on a month-long North American tour that kicks off in Aspen CO on August 29th. The headlining dates are bookended by high profile festival appearances at Bumbershoot on September 1, and Austin City Limits on September 28.
Xavier Rudd’s “Dark Shades of Blue” North American tour:
8/29 Aspen, CO Snowmass Town Park
8/30 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
9/01 Seattle, WA Bumbershoot Festival
9/02 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre
9/03 Portland, OR Musicfest Northwest
9/04 San Francisco, CA Regency Center Grand Ballroom
9/05 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues
9/06 San Diego, CA 4th & B Concert Theatre
9/11 Boston, MA Wilbur Theatre
9/12 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
9/13 Philadelphia, PA Filmore at the TLA
9/14 Washington, DC Nightclub 9:30
9/16 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
9/17 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
9/18 Nashville, TN City Hall
9/19 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
9/20 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
9/22 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Club
9/23 Madison, WI The Majestic Theatre
9/24 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
9/25 Kansas City, MO Voodoo Lounge
9/26 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
9/28 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Festival
WIDESPREAD PANIC TOUR DATES / GA HALL OF FAME
August 4, 2008
Still invigorated from a sterling run of Summer tour triumphs which included the Rothbury Music Festival, All Good Music Festival, a closing headline spot at Bonnaroo and even some Canadian dates that saw the band venture up to the Great White North for the first time in over a decade, Widespread Panic also found time to brake the record for the number of sold out performances at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
On September 20th Widespread Panic will also be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
With their sights set on the Mid-West and South-East regions of the country, Widespread Panic have announced an exciting run of Fall dates which include their first Halloween shows in New Orleans for 6 years!
With a solidly booked tour calendar in 2008, Widespread Panic will be taking their foot off the accelerator in 2009 so catch them at these shows to avoid disappointment.
Tour dates as follows:
10/10-11 – The Backyard, Austin, TX
10/12 – Brady Theater, Tulsa, OK
10/15 - Mud Island Amphitheatre, Memphis, TN
10/17-18 – Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
10/22 – Leon County Civic Center, Tallahassee, FL
10/24-25 – North Charleston Coliseum, Charleston, SC
10/26 – Saint Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL
10/28-29 – The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre, Miami, FL
10/31-11/1 – UNO Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA
11/5 – The Murat Centre, Indianapolis, IN
11/7-9 – Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI
