Musical Group Tours

MARK FORD on the WEARY AND WIRED TOUR

FORMER BLACK CROWES GUITAR GURU FLYING SOLO IN SUPPORT OF NEW RELEASE

WEARY AND WIRED ON BLUES BUREAUS  RECORDS – IN STORES NOW!

HOLLYWOOD (May 20, 2007) – Marc Ford, the former Crowes ax-slinger, is heading out on tour in support of his new solo album Weary and Wired on [Blues Bureau Records].

Marc Ford, who has sold millions of albums worldwide and played in front of more than 50 million people across the globe, will impact the airwaves with his first solo album Weary and Wired March 13^th [Blues Bureau Records]. Weary and Wired features Ford on guitars & vocals, Mark “Muddy”Dutton on bass and Doni Gray on drums.

Former Black Crowe’s blues-guitar guru has delivered an extraordinary album full of Classic Rock-soaked riffs, bluesy based crunch with Southern Rock twang.  “My influences go way beyond as I do not play nor do I listen to rock," explains Ford. “What influences my playing is folk, blues, jazz, gospel, country, reggae and the list goes on...” Weary and Wired is a significant recording showing Ford’s strength as a singer/songwriter, fueled by large doses of his phenomenal guitar work that brings to mind such masters as Clapton, Hendrix and Beck.

Come out and see what all the talk is about!

May

25         Hollywood , CA                        Knitting Factory

31         Fresno , CA                               The Crossroads

June

1          Eureka , CA                              Red Fox Tavern

2          Grants Pass , OR                       Save Our Fair Festival 

8          Lake Forest , CA                       Gypsy Lounge

9          San Louis Obispo, CA              Downtown Brew

14         Phoenix , AZ                              Rhythm Room

15         Flagstaff , AZ                             Mogollon Brewing Company

24         De Hague, NL                          Park Pop Festival

29         Venlo , NL                                 Socks Festival

30         Odenburg, DE                         Charly’s

July

7          Sestao ( Bilbao ), SP                   Sestao Blues Festival   

8          Bospop, NL                              Bospop Festival

27         Davenport , IA                          Redstone Room                     

29-31    Green Bay , WI                          Oneida Casino (Marc Ford  & Muddy Stardust & Friends)

August

3          Minneapolis , MN                      Cabooze

4          Clearlake, IA                            Surf Ballroom

18         Medford , OR                            Battle of the Bones Festival

September

15         Telluride, CO                            Telluride Blues & Brews Festival                       

*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

For more information go to www.marcford.net

Counting Crows Take the Field This Summer With 'The Rock 'N Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour'

- Hey, it's Adam, I just wanted to let all our fans know that Counting Crows will hit the road this summer on a tour of America's baseball parks. We're starting on July 22nd in Wilmington, DE at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, the Home of the Blue Rocks. We're gonna hit 23 different ballyards all across the country (they're all listed below), mostly in smaller towns.
 

One of the reasons I'm so excited about this little jaunt we've decided to call "The Rock 'n' Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour" is that we got really lucky and talked both Live and Collective Soul into coming along for the summer. We've even got Third Eye Blind hopping on for a few shows. Most of you probably know that Live are both old friends AND old touring partners of ours. We spent the summer together when CC was touring on our 3rd album "This Desert Life." What you may not know is that on Saturday, May 21st, 1994, Third Eye Blind played their 1st show ever opening for Counting Crows at the historic Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. We've never toured with Collective Soul before but we've played festivals together and ... well, they're just a great band.
 

The other reason I'm really excited about this summer is that I grew up in a college town and I've always loved those kinds of places. That's why Counting Crows has always done so many tours outside the big cities. I'm definitely a city boy myself. Hell, I live in New York City. But this is a big country and, as much as I love a city, too many bands forget that there's a hell of a lot of America out there that's not New York or Chicago or LA. We haven't forgotten that and we're never going to forget it.
 

So if you live in Pawtucket, Rhode Island or Fargo, North Dakota or Sedalia, Missouri or Sauget, Illinois or any of the other 20 or so yards we'll be playing this summer, then we'll see you there. If not, get in the car and take a drive. Like I said, it's a big beautiful country. You ought a see it anyway. That's what I'm gonna do.
 

Okay. So that's settled. Now on to the "press release" part of this...uh...press release. I didn't write this next part but it's still important (it's got all the tour dates, after all) so read the whole thing. Anyway, this is the end of my personal compositional involvement (note the big word usage). It's been nice talkin' at ya. Here's the rest:
 

Counting Crows hail from the San Francisco Bay area and consist of Adam Duritz (vocals and piano), Jim Bogios (drums), David Bryson (guitar), Charles Gillingham (keyboards), David Immergluck (guitar), Dan Vickrey (guitar), and Millard Powers (bassist).
 

Counting Crows success dates back to their 1993 debut album "August And Everything After" and the hit single "Mr. Jones." Subsequent albums include "Recovering the Satellites" (1996), which included the hit song "A Long December"; "Across A Wire: Live in NY" (1998); "This Desert Life" (1999) and "Hard Candy" (2002), which featured the band's Top 10 cover of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi." In 2004 the band released their first ever "Best Of" set "Films About Ghosts," which featured songs from every phase of Counting Crow's recording career, followed by the live album "*New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken Music Hall 2003," which appeared in 2006 and was greeted with universal awe and acclaim (This is Adam again. Okay, I admit I added the end of that last sentence. It just sounded better that way).
 

The band's most recent successes include a #1 hit with the song "Accidentally In Love," the opening theme for the movie "Shrek 2," which aside from selling over a million records, garnered nominations in 2005 for a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award (none of which we won, which still pisses me off-sorry, Adam again). Counting Crows has sold over 20 million records worldwide (I didn't write that but it's cool, huh?).
 

LIVE, a band that came of age in the early nineties, one of rock's most creative periods, remains intact. The same four guys who debuted at the middle school talent show in York, PA and saw the release of their debut album "Mental Jewelry" and their breakout follow up "Throwing Copper," are still together making music 20 years later. LIVE has sold over 20 million CDs worldwide and has had numerous singles reach the Billboard charts including such hits as "Selling the Drama," "I Alone," "Lightning Crashes," "Lakini's Juice," "Dolphin's Cry" and "Heaven."
 

Formed in the early 1990's, Collective Soul has enjoyed major popularity as a successful rock band for over a decade. Since the release of their first album "Hints Allegations & Things Left Unsaid" in 1994, Collective Soul has sold over 10 million CDs worldwide and has had 19 singles reach the Billboard charts including such hits as "Shine," "Gel," "Better Now," "December," "The World I Know," "Heavy," "Why Part 2," "Where the River Flows," "Precious Declaration," and "Listen."
 

Tickets for all shows begin going on sale in June, check www.countingcrows.com for on sale dates and fan club pre-sales. All children under 12 will be admitted for free! A complete listing of dates is below:
 

Source: Geffen Records

Bublé Appears Live on "Oprah Winfrey" May 17th

- You can call Canadian singing sensation Michael Bublé a lot better than irresponsible. As of next week his "CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE" CD jumps to the number-one slot in the country and around the world, it was confirmed today by his record label, Warner/Reprise.

The 31-year-old Vancouver native woke up this morning by receiving the news from his long-time manager Bruce Allen that his smash CD catapulted from its No. 2 debut last week to the biggest selling record in the the country according to the Billboard Charts and Soundscan with 144,950 units sold. It is also the No. 1 digitally downloaded CD and No. 1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz charts. Bublé's previous Reprise albums "It's Time" and his self-titled debut also leaped ahead on the Billboard Catalogue Charts to No. 1 and No. 5 respectively.

Globally, "Irresponsible" has reached No. 1 in his native Canada, Germany, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Italy, Holland, and the European Record Charts. It has already gone platinum in Australia, Singapore, Canada (2X) and Italy and gold in Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and the UK. In addition, the record is Top 5 in Austria, Mexico, Hong Kong, Switzerland, UK, Germany, Sweden and Ireland.

Bublé, a multi-platinum, Grammy nominated four-time Juno award-winning artist whose collective worldwide record sales have exceeded 13 million units, is currently in Chicago where he is scheduled to perform live with his band on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" tomorrow, May 17th. He will also be making an appearance on "Regis and Kelly" on June 20th.

On the touring front (current Michael Bublé tour schedule follows this release), Bublé, who hits the road beginning July 12th in Reno, Nevada, has already sold out several shows including two each in NY, Chicago and LA. Additional shows in those markets are expected to be announced shortly according to the tour's US promoter Don Fox at Beaver Productions. Current touring schedule follows this release.

"Michael Bublé's third studio album is the Big One," raved Stephen Holden in a recent NY Times review. Produced by David Foster and Humberto Gattica, "Call Me Irresponsible" includes the Bublé penned radio smash "Everything" -- currently No. 5* on mediabase ac chart -- following up his previous No. 1 radio hit, "Home." The new CD also includes energy infused interpretations of standards including "Me and Mrs. Jones," "I've Got The World On A String," "Dream" and the Leonard Cohen song "I'm Your Man."

Bublé burst onto the music scene in 2003. His follow-up album "It's Time" has sold close to six million copies and remained on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts for a staggering two years and in the No. 1 position for over 80 weeks -- holding an all-time record.

Michael Bublé Tour Schedule:

Call Him Irresistible -- Michael Bublé's CD, "Call Me Irresponsible" Enters Billboard Pop Chart at Number Two

- It's cause for celebration in Bubléland as Canadian singer Michael Bublé's new CD "Call Me Irresponsible" debuts at No. 2 on next week's Billboard Pop charts -- selling a staggering 212,000 copies. "Irresponsible," currently the top-selling digital album, debuted at No. 1 in Germany, Italy, and Holland and No. 2 in the U.K., it was confirmed today by Bublé's label, Warner/Reprise Records.

As Bublé gets set to embark on an 18-city US tour (beginning 7/12 in Reno, NV), the 31-year-old, multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, four-time Juno-award-winning, Vancouver native has already sold out several arenas according to Don Fox at Beaver Productions -- the tour's US promoter. Two shows at L.A.'s Greek Theatre (8/22 and 8/23) sold out in under 25 minutes, along with two shows at NY's Radio City Music Hall (7/31 and 8/1) and two shows at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre (7/23 and 7/24), which sold out within hours.

A tour itinerary for July and August follows.

Michael Bublé is scheduled to appear on the Oprah Winfrey show on May 17.

"Call Me Irresponsible," produced by David Foster and Humberto Gattica, includes Bublé's current smash-radio-hit "Everything," as wells as energy infused interpretations of standards from a variety of eras including songs by such greats as Leonard Cohen, Eric Clapton, Cy Coleman, Gamble and Huff, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and others.

Bublé arrived on the music scene with a groundbreaking 2003 self-titled debut CD. His multi-platinum follow-up, "It's Time," sold over 5.5 million copies and has remained on the Billboard Traditional Jazz charts for a staggering two years and in the No. 1 slot for over 80 weeks, holding the all time record. His overall record sales have totaled more than 12 million copies worldwide and his reputation as one of the world's consumate 'entertainers' is by now legendary.

Beyonce's North American Tour Dates Announced

Superstar and cultural icon Beyonce is bringing her 2007 world tour to North America for a series of live concerts beginning Friday, July 6, at the Superdome in New Orleans. "The Beyonce Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oreal Paris," kicks off April 10 in Tokyo and is currently set to run stateside through September (see itinerary following). The chart-topping contemporary R&B soul singer Robin Thicke will appear as support act on Beyonce's North American tour.

VIP Concert Tour Packages are available exclusively at http://welovebeyonce.com/.

Further details on presales and public on-sales for other cities on Beyonce's 2007 world tour itinerary will be available on her official fan site.

The most eagerly-anticipated tour of the year, "The Beyonce Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oreal Paris" showcases the international music and film star, along with her sizzling all-female band, performing musical hits, classics, and surprises in a newly-created high-tech state-of-the-art concert environment.

Beyonce recently set the all-time record for the biggest chart jump in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 when "Beautiful Liar," her superstar duet with Shakira, bulleted an unprecedented 91 slots (#94* to #3*) upward in a single week.

The first single from Beyonce's B'DAY Deluxe Edition, "Beautiful Liar," an irresistible Latin/pop anthem of feminine empowerment, entered Billboard's Hot Digital Songs and Hot Digital Tracks charts at #1.

Music World/Columbia Records has recently released Beyonce's B'DAY Deluxe Edition, an expanded two-CD edition of the pop icon's best-selling Grammy- winning solo album, in stores now.

Also available now: Beyonce's B'DAY Anthology Video Album. For sale exclusively at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the B'DAY Anthology Video Album includes Beyonce's videos for "Kitty Kat (intro)"/"Greenlight," "Upgrade U" featuring Jay-Z, "Deja Vu," "Ring The Alarm," "Irreplaceable," "Listen," "Suga Mama," "Get Me Bodied," "Freakum Dress," "Flaws & All," and "Beautiful Liar" featuring Shakira. As an added bonus, the video collection features fifteen minutes of exclusive behind-the-scene footage.

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-- "SNAKES AND ARROWS," the acclaimed new album from Anthem/Atlantic recording group Rush, makes an impressive debut on the Billboard 200 this week, entering the chart in the #3 spot. This marks Rush's highest chart debut since 1993, as well as the group's eleventh top ten album in the U.S. The renowned rock trio's first new collection of original material in nearly five years proves they still have what it takes to produce explosive and innovative music.

"SNAKES AND ARROWS" has also debuted at #3 in the band's native Canada and at #13 in the UK, which marks the band's highest British chart ranking in 16 years. In other international news, the album has premiered in the top ten in Sweden and Finland, and in the top twenty in Norway, the Netherlands, and Japan.

Rush -- Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart -- will trumpet the release of "SNAKES AND ARROWS" with a full-scale world tour, the band's first since 2004's "An Evening with Rush: 30th Anniversary Tour." The legendary trio will kick off the tour in June with a four-month trek across North America. In October, the band will head to Europe for a series of much-anticipated performances.

The triumphant debut of "SNAKES AND ARROWS" follows the recent premiere of the album's first single, "Far Cry." The track was the #1 most-added song at rock radio and has hit the top five at mainstream rock outlets, with airplay on over 100 stations in the U.S. The single's companion video was directed by Chris Mills and can be seen at: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid824493256

Furthermore, Rush has been featured in a variety of national publications, highlighted by simultaneous cover stories on each member of the trio in Guitar One, Guitar World's Bass Guitar, and Drum!

Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 1974, Rush has been universally regarded as one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock, famed for Lee, Lifeson, and Peart's virtuoso musicianship, epic soundscapes, and dramatic lyricism. The band's extraordinary body of work -- which includes such acclaimed works as 1976's "2112," 1981's "MOVING PICTURES," 1996's "TEST FOR ECHO," and 2002's "VAPOR TRAILS" -- has achieved worldwide sales exceeding 35 million units.

For additional information, please visit: www.rush.com

Check local listings for ticket information. Additional city and venue information to be announced.

For complete tour & ticket information and more visit: www.rush.com

-- Atlantic recording group Funeral For A Friend has unveiled details of their upcoming new album, "TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES." Produced by the legendary Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters), the album is the critically acclaimed Welsh rock outfit's third set, following 2003's "CASUALLY DRESSED AND DEEP IN CONVERSATION" and 2005's "HOURS." "TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES" arrives in stores nationwide on May 15th.

Funeral For A Friend will herald the album's release with a series of eagerly anticipated North American headline dates. Dubbed "All Hands On Deck," the tour will see the band supported by Alexisonfire, Emanuel, and Fightstar, and will kick off on June 12th at the Knitting Factory in New York City. From there the trek will wind its way west, where it will culminate in a June 26th finale at the famed Troubadour in West Hollywood, California (see itinerary below). A special ticket promotion will be offered to members of the FFAF fan community, with those purchasing blocks of four tickets receiving the opportunity to meet and greet the band. For complete details, see the band's official website, www.funeralforafriend.com.

FFAF -- which has just wrapped a major European arena tour alongside My Chemical Romance -- will remain in North America through mid-summer, traveling as part of Vans Warped Tour '07. The annual roadshow begins on June 29th at Pomona, California's Pomona Fairgrounds, with dates slated through an August 3rd performance at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey.

The first single from "TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES" is the intricate and powerful "Into Oblivion (Reunion)." A video recently debuted on the band's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/funeralforafriend), drawing a staggering 14,000 views in its first twenty-four hours online.

FFAF will be an active online presence in the coming weeks, beginning with its newly re-launched official website, www.funeralforafriend.com. On Monday, May 7th, MySpace will host an exclusive Listening Party, giving fans their first chance to hear "TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES" in its entirety. In addition, the band has just opened its own dedicated video channel on YouTube -- www.youtube.com/funeraltube -- which will feature exclusive video content, including behind-the-scenes clips filmed by the band members themselves. What's more, the "TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES" CD will allow fans access to a variety of exclusive material locked within the FFAF website, including never-before-available audio and video content.

With its grand sweeping choruses, epic widescreen ambition, and soaring guitars, "TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES" marks the boldest statement from Funeral For A Friend thus far. The album stands as a culmination of everything the band has done to date as well as a breathtaking reinvention.

Tracks like "Out Of Reach" are driven by FFAF's trademark searing guitar riffs, while songs like "On A Wire" and "Walk Away" display a newfound mastery of melody and song structure. With producer Gil Norton behind the board, the band took pains to hone its songwriting in the studio, cutting some of the fat to streamline their trademark sound. Still, the esteemed producer found room for towering walls of strings, French horns and a 26-piece orchestra on several of the tracks to complement the epic nature of the album.

"TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES" has already drawn high critical praise in the band's native UK. "'TALES...' is a triumph," hailed Kerrang! in its 5-out-of-5 star rave. "A remarkably assured, wonderfully cohesive work, boldly conceived and superbly executed." "If the tracks on 'TALES DON'T TELL THEMSELVES' were any bigger," declared RockSound, "they'd shift the earth off its axis."

Taking inspiration from a wide range of styles -- from hardcore to metal to pop -- Funeral For A Friend emerged out of South Wales in 2002 and instantly captured the imagination of rock fans around the planet. The band's 2003 debut, "CASUALLY DRESSED AND DEEP IN CONVERSATION" was a gold-certified sensation in the UK, spawning three top 20 singles and reaping widespread acclaim for its emotional, riff-heavy take on modern hard rock.

2005 saw the release of FFAF's second album, "HOURS." Produced by Terry Date (Soundgarden, Alice In Chains), the album further displayed the band's increasing depth and startling power, going on to achieve gold certification in the UK. In America, "HOURS" earned FFAF a bounty of critical celebration, with Alternative Press declaring it "brilliant," and a four-starred rave in Stuff.

Like any rock outfit worth its salt, Funeral For A Friend has toured hard since day one. Among the many highlights are international headline tours, countless festival appearances around the world (including Vans Warped Tour '05), and shows alongside Iron Maiden, the Deftones, Killswitch Engage, Story of the Year, Thrice, Atreyu, and the Used.

Funeral For A Friend is: Kris Coombs-Roberts - guitar; Gareth Davies - bass; Matt Davies-Kreye - vocals & guitar; Ryan Richards - drums; Darran Smith - guitar.

For additional information, please visit www.funeralforafriend.com, www.myspace.com/funeralforafriend, www.myspace.com/alexisonfire, www.myspace.com/emanuel, www.myspace.com/fightstar

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- Atlantic recording group Shadows Fall has announced plans to spend its summer on the road as part of this year's Sounds of the Underground tour. Now in its third year, the annual hard rock roadshow -- presented by Hot Topic -- will see the acclaimed metal band joining a cutting edge line-up featuring such explosive artists as GWAR, Chimaira, Job For A Cowboy, and Every Time I Die. Sounds of the Underground is slated to kick off on July 6th at Dallas' Palladium Ballroom, with dates continuing through mid-August (see attached itinerary).

Shadows Fall lead singer Brian Fair said, "It is going to be another summer of insanity for the boys in Shadows Fall, and we couldn't be more stoked. Not only are we looking forward to partying with our friends in Darkest Hour, Every Time I Die, Chimaira and GWAR, but also to check out some killer music at one of the summer's most diverse festival tours. We are planning on playing a set that will include songs from the early days of Shadows Fall up to our new album 'THREADS OF LIFE' and leaving a wake of devastation behind. So bust out the sun screen, put the beers on ice and get ready to rock 'cuz the SHADS are coming back to town."

Shadows Fall is without question the preeminent metal band of its day. The Springfield, Massachusetts-based five-piece's just-released new album, "THREADS OF LIFE," is shaping up as its most successful work to date. Currently on the cover of hard rock magazine Revolver, as well as Outburn and Modern Drummer, the band is slated for additional covers of future issues of Metal Edge and Hails and Horns.

The album's first single, "Redemption," is already proving a monster hit at radio, reaching #1 at Metal outlets nationwide while also scoring top 5 adds at Active Rock. Currently 30 stations have added the track.

Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver), "THREADS OF LIFE," which debuted at #1 on the Hard Music Album Core Stores chart and #6 on the Hard Music Album Chart, has drawn rapturous critical praise from a wide range of national publications.

Spin praised the album's "ferocious hardcore precision, like the metal gods intended." The magazine called "THREADS OF LIFE" "...a virtuosic melodic moshfest that's so in line with everything metal fans have been waiting to hear since 1991, its as if Nirvana and Guns N' Roses never happened."

Alternative Press awarded the album 4.5-out-of-5 stars, hailing "a melodically richer, '80s-metal-classicist sound that doesn't just recall Metallica's thrashier glory days (to say nothing of Exodus, Testament, or Anthrax); it forces James Hetfield & Co. to rise to the challenge with their next album." The review went on to celebrate the collection as "the most unashamedly 'true' metal album any major label's released yet this year -- and it's also one of the best."

In a 5-star review, Kerrang! said of the band, "More than ever before, they sound invigorated and primed to destroy, throwing out prime balls-to-the-wall metal, the way it used to be played without ever sounding like mere throwbacks."

The "Redemption" companion video -- directed by Zach Merck (Blue October, Hinder, Converge) -- recently had its world television premiere as MTV2's Unleashed clip of the day, and has since been a staple of the weekly Headbanger's Ball. In addition, "Redemption" has been featured on recent installments of Fuse's Friday night metalfest, Uranium.

Furthermore, Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner will be making a number of in-store appearances at music stores across the country. The current itinerary calls for visits to Kansas City's Explorers Percussion on Monday, April 30th and Drum Headquarters on Tuesday, May 1st.

Coming off the highly successful Jägermeister Music Tour, Shadows Fall is undoubtedly the most potent force in modern metal, melding full-on thrash power with melodic, pulverizing hooks. In its first decade in existence, the band has blazed an extraordinary trail, earning a 2006 Grammy Awards nomination for "Best Metal Performance," reaping critical acclaim from metal mainstream and hardcore underground alike, and touring the planet nearly non-stop (including an ecstatically received mainstage run on 2005's Ozzfest). The band's music has been featured in video games such as "Backyard Wrestling," "Pride FC Championship Fighting," and "EA Sports Burnout Dominator." "Guitar Hero II" features the song "The Light That Blinds," from the band's landmark album "THE WAR WITHIN."

Shadows Fall is: Matt Bachand -- guitar, vocals; Paul Romanko -- bass; Brian Fair -- vocals; Jason Bittner -- drums; Jon Donais -- lead guitar, vocals.

For more information, please visit www.shadowsfall.com, www.myspace.com/shadowsfall, and http://trig.com/shadowsfall.

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-- The Steve Miller Band will launch an extensive North American summer tour on May 21st in Milwaukee, WI. Highlights include two nights (July 13th & 14th) at Chicago's Ravinia, a 17,000 capacity venue that the band sold out last year in less than 24 hours, and a hometown show on September 22nd at Mountain View, CA's Shoreline Amphitheatre (where the band filmed the concert contained on the DVD from 2006's 30th Anniversary Edition Fly Like An Eagle). The October 6th stop at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre will mark the band's first concert in Los Angeles County in nearly a decade. Prior to the tour's kick-off, the band will play the 2nd Annual Matt's Promise Benefit Concert on May 16th in New York City. Matt's Promise is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people affected by cancer and other terminal illnesses (see http://www.mattspromise.org/ for further details).One of the original jam bands, the Steve Miller Band emerged from San Francisco's summer of love with a sound that was distinctively different from its peers. Forty years hence, the band is still a mainstay of the summer concert season -- as fresh and vibrant as ever, melding rock, blues, jazz and pop in its own inimitable, improvisational style and attracting a fervent, multi-generational following. The band's songs have been recorded by a diverse group of artists that includes Smashing Pumpkins, deftones, Seal, Run-D.M.C. and k.d. lang.

With over four million albums sold to date, 1976's Fly Like An Eagle became the Steve Miller Band's biggest-selling studio album. (The band's Greatest Hits 1974-1978 has been certified 13-times Platinum.) Fly Like An Eagle spent nearly two years on the Billboard 200, peaking at #3 and yielding the Top 40 singles "Rock 'N Me," which was the band's second #1 single (following 1973's "The Joker"), the title track, which reached #2 on the pop charts and #20 on the R&B charts, and "Take the Money and Run," which peaked at #11. Last year's 30th Anniversary Edition Fly Like An Eagle served as both a potent reminder of the album's seminal place in rock history and the band's enduring live appeal.

"At the core is his prodigious talent, from his languid guitar playing to his vocal ease and purity of pitch, coupled with a seductive, lazy charm and his genius as a social commentator," said the San Francisco Chronicle. "This rerelease, with three bonus tracks and live 2005 concert DVD, shows how vital a performer Miller remains and how he presaged a generation of heartland rockers, from John Mellencamp to Tom Petty to Widespread Panic."

The Steve Miller Band's 2006 tour was one of the most successful in the band's history, attracting record crowds. Highlights included the headlining slot at Honolulu's Diamond Head Crater celebration. The band was one of the first groups to play inside the Crater in the 1970s and was honored to play at its first festival in decades. Earlier this year, the Steve Miller Band played a free show in New Orleans at the request of the New Orleans Saints. Over 30,000 attended the event and Miller sang the national anthem at the playoff game thereafter.

For more information, visit http://www.stevemillerband.com/

Poison Announces 'POISON'D! 2007' Summer Tour Dates for More Than 50 U.S. Cities

New Studio Album, POISON'D!, to Be Released June 5 by EMI America Records/Capitol

13-Track Album Features Hot New Recordings of Poison's Favorite Rock Classics, Including Hits Originally Recorded by David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Cars, Sweet, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and More!

- Poison, one of rock's most iconic and enduring bands, will hit more than 50 U.S. cities this summer on their "POISON'D! 2007" tour. The national tour, with RATT and special guest White Lion joining Poison for most of the dates, rolls out on June 13 in Greenville, SC, with stops in and around New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Washington, DC and other major tour markets across the country.
 

Poison's new studio album, POISON'D!, will be released June 5 on CD and digitally by EMI America Records/Capitol. Featuring Poison's original members, Bret Michaels (vocals), C.C. DeVille (guitar), Rikki Rockett (drums) and Bobby Dall (bass), and produced by Don Was, POISON'D! presents the band's first new studio recordings since 2002's Hollyweird. Since Poison's 1986 debut, Look What The Cat Dragged In, the band has sold more than 25 million records and DVDs worldwide.
 

Produced by Don Was at Hensen Recording Studios in Hollywood, POISON'D! packs 13 explosive cover songs, including new recordings of David Bowie's "Suffragette City," The Cars' "You're Just What I Needed," The Romantics' "What I Like About You," Sweet's "Little Willy," The Marshall Tucker Band's "Can't You See" and The Rolling Stones' "Dead Flowers." Some of Poison's best previously recorded covers are also featured on POISON'D!, including KISS' "Rock and Roll All Nite," Grand Funk Railroad's "We're An American Band" and Loggins & Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance."
 

In July, VH1 will premiere a new reality show, "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels." VH1's description of the show has "the hard-rockin' Poison front man looking for a woman who can truly keep up with his rock-n-roll lifestyle and not become jealous of his one true passion -- performing, which has been the reason for and destruction of most of his relationships."
 

In 1986, Poison released their debut album, Look What the Cat Dragged In. After years of hard work, touring and controversy, radio and MTV finally took notice of the band and their music, propelling Poison into superstardom. Look What the Cat Dragged In peaked at #3 on the Billboard album charts, charted three singles and sold more than four million copies.
 

The band's 1988 follow-up, Open Up and Say ... Ahh! went Platinum two weeks after its release. The single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" hit #1 on Billboard's Singles chart and the album sold more than seven million units. 1990's Flesh & Blood featured a second Gold single, "Unskinny Bop," and the album went multi-Platinum.
 

In 1991, amidst inner fighting, alcohol, drug abuse and road stories that would make a porn star blush, guitarist C.C. DeVille and singer Bret Michaels collided in an all out fist-fight seconds after leaving the stage of the MTV Music Video Awards (right between Cindy Crawford's high heels and Eddie Van Halen's sneakers). C.C. DeVille left the band.
 

Through the '90s, Poison continued to tour arenas and amphitheatres and recorded the Platinum Native Tongue and Crack A Smile. After five years of not speaking, Michaels and DeVille met up in 1999 and, with their chemistry and friendship quickly rekindled, the band went into the studio to record Power To The People. One of the most successful reunion tours of all time followed the album's release.
 

Last April, Poison rocketed into the Billboard Top 20 with the #17 debut of the band's 20th anniversary hits collection, The Best Of Poison: 20 Years Of Rock (Capitol/EMI). The 18-track hits collection was soon certified gold, and Poison tore through the summer of 2006 on their highly successful "20 Years Of Rock" North American concert tour.
 

Visit www.poisonweb.com and www.myspace.com/poison for the latest Poison news and links to other Poison-related websites.
 

After much speculation and anticipation following the airing of their "Behind The Music" episode on VH1 last spring, multi-platinum hard rock act RATT with vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Warren DeMartini and drummer Bobby Blotzer will grace the stage together for the first time since 1999. Plans for not only a U.S. summer tour but a full-fledged comeback are being mapped out now as the band prepares to hit the road with Poison. Joining RATT onstage will be bassist Robbie Crane and guitarist John Corabi.
 

White Lion, led by original member Mike Tramp (vocals), released four albums between 1983 and 1990, including 1987's double platinum Pride. Fueled by the radio and MTV success of singles "Wait," "Tell Me" and "When The Children Cry," Pride remained on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart for a year. White Lion has sold millions of albums around the world and has toured with many of hard rock's top draws, including KISS, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motley Crue.
 

Web site: http://www.poisonweb.com/
 

O.A.R. Reveals "LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN"; Double-Disc CD & Double-Disc DVD Capture Band's Sold-Out January Show at World's Most Famous Arena; Summer Tour Dates Unveiled, Including West Coast Run

-- Everfine/Lava/Atlantic recording group O.A.R. has announced details of their upcoming new album, "LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN." The two-CD set captures the band in all its onstage glory, performing before a sold-out crowd at the legendary New York City venue this past January. "LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN" will arrive in stores on June 5th.

That same day will see the release of a two-disc DVD package, also titled "LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN." The first disc will include a 90-minute feature film -- directed by Sam Erickson (My Morning Jacket's "OKONOKOS," John Mayer's "Any Given Thursday") -- interweaving documentary footage and highlighted songs from the band's January 27th, 2007 performance at the World's Most Famous Arena. Disc Two will feature the full concert in glorious 5.1 Audio as well as an exclusive photo gallery. An advance look can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQBRJdu_ffg

To celebrate the release of "LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN," O.A.R. will set out on a major summer concert tour. The Maryland-via-Ohio-based band -- which is currently in the midst of its spring 2007 itinerary -- will begin the trek with a series of West Coast dates, kicking off June 13th at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. From there, the band will wind its way back East, traversing North America through an August 19th finale at Saratoga, New York's Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center (see itinerary below).

Pre-sale tickets for O.A.R.'s summer 2007 tour are available now. General on-sale tickets for the majority of dates on the West Coast run will begin on April 28th, with many of the remaining dates becoming available to the general public on May 5th.

On January 27th, O.A.R. wrapped its winter 2006/7 tour by playing to a sold-out audience at its eagerly awaited return to New York City's Madison Square Garden. This marked the second time the band had filled the legendary venue, following their debut appearance in January 2006.

In February, O.A.R. -- in association with Control Room and MSN -- offered its devoted fanbase a sneak peak at what would become "LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN." The exclusive broadband concert proved such a popular success that it will return for a special one-week only re-airing. The Control Room Concert -- which is highlighted by such O.A.R. favorites as "Love and Memories" and "Wonderful Day" -- can be viewed at http://music.msn.com/oar, streaming from May 15th through May 22nd.

Since their formation in 1996, O.A.R. has blazed a unique grass-roots trail across America, revealing their compelling musical vision through near-constant touring. With their distinct rock-meets-reggae groove, fiery improvisations, and introspective, heartfelt lyricism, the band has earned a fervent following from coast to coast.

O.A.R. self-released their debut album, "THE WANDERER," in 1997, followed two years later with the live studio recording, "SOULS AFLAME." The band's third release, "RISEN," arrived in 2001 and debuted at #11 on Billboard's "Internet Sales" chart and #66 on the "Top New Artists" ranking.

The double live album "ANY TIME NOW" was released in 2002, followed in 2003 by the band's acclaimed Everfine/Lava debut, "IN BETWEEN NOW AND THEN." A second two-CD in-concert recording, "34TH & 8TH," was issued in 2004.

"STORIES OF A STRANGER," released in October 2005, has proven to be the band's greatest success to date. The collection includes a pair of radio hits in "Love And Memories" and "Heard The World," as well as "Lay Down," whose companion video clip was honored with the "Streaming Woodie" -- presented to the year's Most Downloaded Video -- at the 2006 mtvU Woodie Awards.

In addition, last year saw O.A.R. reaching a milestone moment in their career by achieving cumulative record sales in excess of 1.2 million.

O.A.R. is: singer/guitarist Marc Roberge, lead guitarist Richard On, bassist Benj Gershman, drummer Chris Culos, and saxophonist Jerry DePizzo.

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The Honorary Title on Tour Now

 April 12, 2007 -- Brooklyn's The Honorary Title, who are currently on the road as the support act for Butch Walker, will join Minus the Bear for a month-long tour beginning April 27th in Portland, OR (see below for all tour dates). The band is fresh off recording its second album, and major label debut, "Scream and Light Up The Sky," which will be released by Warner Bros. Records in August.

Produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliot Smith and Beck), "Scream and Light Up The Sky" is already receiving an enthusiastic reception. "Capturing a significantly fuller sound, the follow-up to 2004's 'Anything Else But The Truth' showcases their individual talents, from singer/songwriter Jarrod Gorbel's ultra-personal lyrics to bassist/keyboardist Aaron Kamstra's classically influenced instrumentals," says CMJ.

We hope you can make one of the following dates. If you have not received an advance watermark of the album, let us know. Jump onboard early with this band!

www.thehonorarytitle.com

Operator to Set Out on Major U.S. Tour; Hard Rockers Join Hinder, Papa Roach & Puddle of Mudd on MadPackers.com's "Door To Dorm Music Tour"; Dates Kick Off on April 13th at University of Pittsburgh, as Provocative Video Lights Internet Fire

 Atlantic recording group Operator has announced details of their upcoming U.S. tour. The dates herald the Los Angeles-based rock outfit's upcoming debut album, "SOULCRUSHER," set to arrive in stores on July 3rd.

The trek sees Operator taking part in the inaugural MadPackers.com "Door To Dorm Music Tour," joining a star-studded lineup that includes Hinder, Papa Roach, and Puddle of Mudd. The hard rock megabill will hit college campuses, theatres, and amphitheatres across America, kicking off on April 13th at the University of Pittsburgh's Johnstown Sports Center. Operator will wrap up their tour run on May 19, at Rock on the Range in Columbus, OH.

With its thunderous rhythms, passionate melodies, and urgent messages, "SOULCRUSHER" conjures the spirit of such classic artists as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, and Guns N' Roses, yet maintains a spirit and philosophy that transcends its influences. Tracks such as the volatile "Nothing To Lose" and the swaggering title track offer ample evidence of Operator's no-holds-barred attitude and passion for creativity.

"SOULCRUSHER," the album's first single, is currently drawing major heat throughout the online hard rock community. The track's striking companion video -- for mature audiences only -- can be viewed at a number of sites, including http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid687903091.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/operatormusic.

Mêlée Set to Release "Devils & Angels" April 3rd on Warner Bros. Records

-- Up-and-coming pop-rock quartet Mêlée are currently on the road previewing songs from their upcoming major label debut album, "Devils & Angels," released today, April 3rd, on Warner Bros. Records.

The Orange County-bred band that Alternative Press says to "Keep Your Eye On" -- vocalist/keyboardist Chris Cron, guitarist/vocalist Ricky Sans, bassist Ryan Malloy, and drummer Mike Nader -- has been touring with Bowling For Soup, Over It, and Quietdrive, and will continue with The Rocket Summer and The Early November through mid-April, and Amber Pacific in May.

Mêlée, who have already appeared on the Warped Tour and performed with The Donnas, Sugarcult, and Motion City Soundtrack, among others, are becoming known for their carefully crafted melodic pop, which features Cron's soaring vocals and emotive piano playing. On "Devils & Angels," which was produced by in-demand studio wiz and 2006 Grammy Award nominee for "Producer of the Year" Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Chris Daughtry, All-American Rejects, Head Automatica), the band display their flair for classic pop hooks, lilting melodies, and feverish guitars. Some listeners may be familiar with the group already. Their debut indie album, "Everyday Behavior," sold 15,000 copies, sparking their signing with Warner Bros. Records in September 2005.

"This album is just about being in your 20s in modern America," says Cron. "It's about our experiences right now -- with life, love, friends -- and asking questions about where we're going and what's going to happen. That's the whole theme of the album."

For more information and to listen to streaming audio from "Devils & Angels," including the first single "Built to Last," visit www.meleerocks.com.

Mêlée's upcoming tour dates are as follows:

30 SECONDS TO MARS' 'From Yesterday' is #1 at Modern Rock Radio for Two Weeks So Far

Band Will Tour UK, Australia and Europe; Series of European Festivals Confirmed

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- "From Yesterday," the third hit single from 30 SECONDS TO MARS' "A Beautiful Lie," claims the #1 position on the Modern Rock chart this week. Ascending to the top slot after 22 weeks, "From Yesterday" is already demonstrating a longevity that recalls the band's previous smash hit, "The Kill." "The Kill" spent a record-setting 52 weeks on the Billboard Modern Rock airplay chart, peaking at #3 and earning the distinction of being the longest-running hit in the chart's history.
 

"From Yesterday" is currently #10* at Active Rock radio and the accompanying 14-minute epic short film/video is getting play on MTV, MTV2, mtvU, FUSE, Music Choice and IMF. Directed by Bartholomew Cubbins (who also directed the video for "The Kill"), "From Yesterday" was the first American music video shot entirely in the People's Republic of China and was recently voted the greatest epic video of all time on Yahoo! Music Australia.
 

After concluding their co-headlining stint on this year's "Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour," 30 SECONDS TO MARS will launch a UK headlining tour, to be followed by tours of Australia and Europe. The band will perform at the Australian MTV Video Music Awards in Sydney, Australia on April 29th. 30 SECONDS TO MARS' video for "The Kill" is nominated for three awards -- "Video of the Year," "Best Rock Video" and "Viewer's Choice." (In the States, it has already won the band a series of awards and nominations from MTV, FUSE, mtvU and Billboard.) Demand for tickets has been high, prompting promoters to move the band's Sydney show to a larger venue and release additional seats for the Melbourne show. After its Australian tour, 30 SECONDS TO MARS will play a show in Tokyo, then head to Europe, where tour highlights include a series of dates with Linkin Park and numerous summer festivals.
 

"A Beautiful Lie," the band's second album, is certified Platinum in the U.S. and has proved to be an international hit as well. It's certified Gold in Canada and Australia and has also charted in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Holland, Finland and Colombia. "A Beautiful Lie" was released in August of 2005
 

Source: Virgin Records

Remaining clinics:


4/4 Sam Ash Store - Springdale, OH (3:30pm-5:30pm)
11805 Commons Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Phone: 513-671-4500


4/5 Sam Ash Store - Indianapolis, IN (3:30pm-5:30pm)
8284 Center Run Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: 317-577-3006


4/7 Sam Ash Store - Burbank, IL (1:00pm-3:00)
7780 S. Cicero
Burbank, IL 60459-1583
Phone: 708-499-3485


4/20 Sam Ash Store - Carle Place, NY (7:00pm-9:00pm)
385 Old Country Road
Carle Place, NY 11514-2122
Phone: 516-333-8700


4/21 Sam Ash Store - Cherry Hill, NJ (4:00pm-6:00pm)
2100 Route 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-2043
Phone: 856-667-6696


4/28 Sam Ash Store - Edison, NJ (4:00pm-6:00pm)
1831 Rt. 27
Edison, NJ 08817-3137
Phone: 732-572-5595

Remaining BLS Spring Tour Dates.....


Mar 27 2007 8:00P
The Chance Poughkeepsie, New York
Mar 28 2007 8:00P
Town Ballroom Buffalo, New York
Mar 30 2007 8:00P
Kool Haus Toronto
Mar 31 2007 8:00P
Pieres Fort Wayne, Indiana
Apr 3 2007 8:00P
Coyotes Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 4 2007 8:00P
Bogart's Cincinnati, Ohio
Apr 5 2007 8:00P
The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana
Apr 7 2007 8:00P
The Pearl Room Mokena, Illinois
Apr 8 2007 8:00P
Riverside Ballroom Green Bay, Wisconsin
Apr 10 2007 8:00P
Burton Cummings Theatre Winnipeg, Manitoba
Apr 12 2007 8:00P
MacEwan Hall Ballroom Calgary, Alberta
Apr 13 2007 8:00P
Edmonton Events Centre Edmonton, Alberta
May 27 2007 8:00P
Olympissky Stadium Moscow
May 29 2007 8:00P
New Arena St. Petersburg
May 31 2007 8:00P
Arena Riga Riga
Jun 2 2007 8:00P
Siemens Arena Vilnius
Jun 4 2007 8:00P
Saku Arena Tallinn
Jun 6 2007 8:00P
Hartwell Arena Helsinki
Jun 8 2007 8:00P
Lerkendal Stadium Trondheim
Jun 10 2007 8:00P
Spektrum Arena Oslo
Jun 13 2007 8:00P
Forum Copenhagen
Jun 15 2007 8:00P
Hultsfred Festival Hultsfred
Jun 17 2007 8:00P
Fields Of Rock Festival Holland
Jun 19 2007 8:00P
Wembley Arena London
Jun 22 2007 8:00P
Monsters Of Rock Zaragoza
Jun 24 2007 8:00P
Graspop Metal Festival Dessel
Jun 26 2007 8:00P
Saska Arena Prague
Jun 28 2007 8:00P
Olympiahalle Munich
Jun 30 2007 8:00P
Idropark Festival Milan

Shadows Fall Set Free "THREADS OF LIFE"; "Redemption" Video Premieres as MTV2's "Unleashed" Clip of the Day; Single Explodes on Metal & Active Rock Radio; Metal Heroes Reveal "Shred For Life" Sweepstakes, With In-Stores Set Nationwide; Band Now Out on Jägermeister Music Tour; "THREADS OF LIFE" in Stores April 3rd

-- Atlantic recording group Shadows Fall has unveiled a whirlwind of activity surrounding the upcoming release of their new album, "THREADS OF LIFE." The much-anticipated collection -- which features the single, "Redemption" -- arrives in stores on April 3rd.

This week will see the "Redemption" companion video making its world premiere as MTV2's "Unleashed" clip of the day, airing hourly today, March 26th. Tomorrow, Shadows Fall will be the featured band on MTV2's "The Drop," found at www.mtv2.com/#the_drop. In addition, "Redemption" -- directed by Zach Merck (Blue October, Hinder, Converge) -- will be seen on an upcoming installment of Fuse's Friday night metalfest, "Uranium."

"THREADS OF LIFE" was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver). "Redemption" is already lighting a fire at radio, reaching #1 at Metal Radio on the Mediaguide Metal Specialty Tracks while also scoring major play at Active Rock.

Shadows Fall is currently on the road as part of the annual Jägermeister Music Tour. The multi-artist bill sees the critically acclaimed metal outfit sharing the stage with Stone Sour and Lacuna Coil. [Tour itinerary below.]

Furthermore, Shadows Fall has partnered up with Sam Ash Music, Ibanez Guitars and Basses, Revolver Magazine, and Hot Topic to present the "Shred For Life" sweepstakes. The contest offers fans a chance to compete for a mindblowing grand prize package which includes an Ibanez guitar and case autographed by Shadows Fall; a personal guitar lesson with members of the band; tickets, travel, accommodations, and VIP passes to see an upcoming Shadows Fall concert; a one-year subscription to Revolver Magazine; a Hot Topic Gift Card valued at $150; and a $500 Sam Ash gift card. An entry form, along with complete details on "The Shred For Life Sweepstakes 2007" can be found at: http://feature.atlrec.com/contests/shadowsfall/revolver.

The band will hold in-store signings on April 3 at the Hot Topic in Meriden Mall in Meriden, CT, and on April 4 at Best Buy in Boston at the Landmark Center. Both signings will begin at 4 PM.

In addition, Shadows Fall members Matt Bachand (guitar, vocals), Paul Romanko (bass), and Jason Bittner (drums) will be making a number of in-store appearances at Sam Ash Music locations across the country. The itinerary calls for visits to Sam Ash stores in Springdale, Ohio (April 9th); Atlanta, Georgia (April 12th); Orlando, Florida (April 14th); San Antonio, Texas (April 18th); Las Vegas, Nevada (April 20th); and Glendale, Arizona (April 21st). See www.samash.com for store locations and complete scheduling details.

Shadows Fall is unquestionably among the most potent music forces in modern metal, melding full-on thrash power with melodic, pulverizing hooks. In its first decade in existence, the band has blazed an extraordinary trail, earning a 2006 Grammy Awards nomination for "Best Metal Performance," reaping critical acclaim from metal mainstream and hardcore underground alike, and touring the planet nearly non-stop (including an ecstatically received mainstage run on 2005's Ozzfest).

The Springfield, Massachusetts-based five-piece is currently featured on the cover of two prestigious publications, Revolver and Outburn. Other upcoming press includes features in Decibel, Guitar World, and an additional cover appearance on a future issue of Metal Maniacs.

Shadows Fall is: Matt Bachand - guitar, vocals; Paul Romanko - bass; Brian Fair - vocals; Jason Bittner - drums; Jon Donais - lead guitar, vocals

For additional information please visit www.shadowsfall.com and www.threadsoflife2007.com.

Columbia Records Announces the Stateside Release of 'Not Accepted Anywhere,' the Acclaimed Debut Album From Emerging UK Band, The Automatic Automatic

Best-Selling Welsh Four-Piece Ready For US Concert Debut With Shows At Austin's SxSW Festival in March

The Automatic Automatic On-Board Vans Warped Tour '07 In June - July

U.S. Version of "Not Accepted Anywhere" Available On Tuesday, June 26

-- Columbia Records will release an American version of Not Accepted Anywhere, the best-selling debut album from the emerging Welsh rock band The Automatic Automatic, on Tuesday, June 26.
 

Already great favorites on the European concert and festival scene -- the band delivered unforgettable sets at Oxegen 2006, NME's New Bands Tour 2006, and the Reading and Leeds Festivals -- The Automatic Automatic made its American stage debut at this year's South By Southwest (SxSW) festival in Austin, Texas, prior to the group's first New York performance at the NYC underground venue, Pianos, on March 19.
 

The Automatic Automatic has been invited to perform on the Vans Warped Tour '07 from June 28 through July 23. (Please see The Automatic Automatic concert itinerary following).
 

The Automatic Automatic's audacious blend of electronica, dance music, and punk-rock-metal has already earned the band widespread critical acclaim, legions of fans, a string of hit singles, and a #3 chart-peak for the gold certified Not Accepted Anywhere in the UK.
 

Currently based in Cardiff, Wales, The Automatic Automatic -- Robin Hawkins (lead vocals, bass guitar), James Frost (guitar, vocals), Alex Pennie (synths, keyboards, vocals), Iwan Griffiths (drums) -- first met in primary school and, in November 2005, released a limited edition independent single, "Recover." That same year, the group took home The Pop Factory Music Award, voted for by the Welsh public, for "Best New Act."
 

The band's second single, "Raoul," reached #32 (a re-release of the song hit #30 in January 2007) on the UK singles chart while the group's third offing, "Monster," peaked at #4 on the UK singles chart after entering that chart the previous week at #23 based solely on online download sales. The Automatic Automatic recorded a new, more powerfully-realized version of "Recover," which peaked #25 in September 2006.
 

Released in the UK on June 19, 2006, The Automatic Automatic's eagerly- anticipated debut album, Not Accepted Anywhere, peaked at #3 on the UK album charts and has gone on to achieve UK gold record status.
 

Source: Columbia Records

The Smithereens Announce More Tour Dates!

- The Smithereens have announced additional tour dates in support of their new album, "Meet The Smithereens!," which is in stores now.

The album pays homage The Beatles' groundbreaking album, "Meet The Beatles!." The Smithereens have rerecorded the album in its entirety, and the result is a fun and nostalgic trip through 12 classic songs done Smithereens style. "Meet The Beatles!" influenced not only their musical style, but arguably influenced the style of every rock band since the album's initial release in January of 1964.

The CD also features liner notes by legendary promoter Sid Bernstein, musician (and some would say musicologist) Lenny Kaye, Beatles historians Bruce Spizer, Dennis Mitchell and Andy Babiuk, author of the fantastic book, "Beatles Gear."

Having released 7 albums -- and reaching Gold and Platinum status along the way -- during their career, the Smithereens spawned several Top 40 radio hits, including, "A Girl Like You," "Too Much Passion," "Blood and Roses" and more.

"Meet The Beatles!" was the Fab Four's second album, but their first official U.S. release. But unlike its British counterpart "With The Beatles!," which was comprised mostly of cover songs, "Meet the Beatles!" featured songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and proved to be mind-shattering to music fans in an age in which artists rarely wrote their own material.

Here's what critics are saying about "Meet The Smithereens!":

The improbably long-lived Smithereens, against all odds, succeed in making forty-three-year-old music sound new again. - Rolling Stone

"[Meet the Smithereens!] bridges the extremes of note-for-note fidelity and pure interpretation, offering the best of both worlds... The album manages to scream Beatles 1964 and Smithereens 2007 all at once." - The New York Times

"Frontman Pat DiNizio and his mates pull off 'Meet The Smithereens!' in classy fashion." - San Diego Union Tribune

"It makes you want to hold their hand." - Boston Globe

The tour dates:

About KOCH Records

KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last five years (2001-2005). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com

Pretty Ricky Wants You on the Edge of Your Seat as BET Presents "Late Night Special Tour"

 March 09, 2007 -- Blue Star Entertainment International/Atlantic recording group Pretty Ricky has announced details of their upcoming U.S. concert tour. The BET Presents "Late Night Special Tour" will see the Florida-based foursome performing tracks from their #1 album, "LATE NIGHT SPECIAL."

The cross-country tour is slated to take off on March 23rd with a home state show in Clearwater, Florida at Ruth Eckerd Hall (see itinerary below). The roadshow will then criss-cross America through a May 12th finale at the Reliant Arena in Houston. The BET Presents "Late Night Special Tour" dates have a unique twist. Every concertgoer who brings a Pretty Ricky CD to the show will have the opportunity to have it autographed after the show, when the group will stay until each and every CD has been signed.

Several dates on the tour were routed with the help of the latest live performance phenomenon, Eventful Demand, an online service which allows fans to determine a tour's stops by creating grass-roots campaigns to "Demand" that their favorite performers come to their town. Fans were able to demand Pretty Ricky by visiting the group's MySpace (www.myspace.com/prettyricky) and Eventful (www.eventful.com/prettyricky) pages. The top-demanded cities so far have been Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, and Chicago.

Pretty Ricky will celebrate the "Late Night Special Tour" with an exciting contest in each market on the schedule. The "Get On The Hotline With Pretty Ricky" sweepstakes will see local radio stations awarding one winner and three friends the greatest fan experience ever. After receiving a personal phone call from Pretty Ricky themselves, prizewinners will take a limo to the venue for an exclusive soundcheck party with the group. As if all that weren't enough, the lucky fan will receive exclusive VIP seating on a special on-stage couch for themselves and their guests.

What's more, the "Push It For Pretty Ricky" contest is currently underway at www.youtube.com/group/prettyrickycontest. Fans are invited to create their own dance moves to Pretty Ricky's new single, "Push It Baby," with winners receiving a personal phone call from Pretty Ricky, a Sony MiniDV Camcorder, and a prop from the recent "Push It Baby" video shoot. Contest details, info, and entry forms can be found at http://feature.atlrec.com/contests/prettyricky/youtube.

Released January 23rd, "LATE NIGHT SPECIAL" made an explosive chart debut in the #1 spot on both the Billboard 200 and "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" charts. "On The Hotline," the first single/video from "LATE NIGHT SPECIAL," is currently a top 15 crossover hit on Billboard's "Hot 100." The track is standing tall at #2 with-a-bullet at Urban radio outlets, as well as coming in at #4 with-a-bullet on the Rhythmic airplay charts. In addition, the album's second single, "Push It Baby," will impact at multi-format outlets nationwide March 12.

The "On The Hotline" companion video is also proving an across-the-board smash, spending several days at #1 on BET's hugely popular "106 & Park." Now in "Heavy" rotation, the clip stands as a top 3 countdown favorite.

Pretty Ricky has also been highly visible on MTV, including a recent visit to MTV's "Total Request Live," where the "On The Hotline" video quickly entered the countdown's top 10. The clip is in play throughout the MTV network, including "Blazin'" rotation at MTV Jams, "Power" rotation at MTV Hits, and "Sucker Free Latino" rotation at MTV Tr3s.

In other news, Pretty Ricky recently made its late night television debut, performing "On The Hotline" and "Push It" on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Further, the group starred on the March cover of Black Beat magazine, on newsstands now.

"On The Hotline" is a massive ringtone hit, currently standing at #3 on Nielsen Ringscan's "Top 200 Mastertones" chart with sales of over 656,000. Pretty Ricky is also hugely popular online, with nearly 500,000 friends registered on their MySpace page, placing them in the top 5 of MySpace's "Top Artists." At YouTube, the group's "Pretty Ricky TV" -- which features a variety of exclusive videos -- is currently atop the "Most Viewed Musicians" ranking.

Written and produced almost entirely by Pretty Ricky and the exclusive production team Music Royale Productions, "LATE NIGHT SPECIAL" seems destined to surpass the group's 2005 blockbuster debut album, "BLUESTARS." Cuts like "Push It," "On the Hotline," and the super-sexy ballads "Love Like Honey" & "Make It Like It Was" are guaranteed to become fan favorites, marking a huge leap forward while still bearing that signature Pretty Ricky sound.

The group exploded onto the Florida music scene in late 2004, when "Grind With Me" became the most requested song in the history of Miami radio station Power 96. Subsequently signed to Atlantic by Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman, the group quickly exploded into a national sensation.

Under the tutelage of their father, Joe "Bluestar" Smith, Pretty Ricky has been performing throughout Florida and the southeast since 1997, earning acclaim for their unique charismatic style and sensational stage presence.

In 2002, Pretty Ricky hit radio success with their song "Flossin'," which began buzzing on Power 96. The brothers continued grinding and hustling -- writing songs, building relationships with fans, and performing every chance they get. During this time they opened for a wide array of heavyweights, including Lil Jon, Trick Daddy, Trina, Run DMC, and fellow Miami comrade Pitbull.

In late 2006, Pretty Ricky introduced fans to "LATE NIGHT SPECIAL" with show-stealing performances on the "Scream Tour 5: Ruff & Ready, Young & Sexy." The BET-sponsored trek saw Pretty Ricky commanding arena stages across America with some of R&B and hip-hop's hottest new stars, including Omarion, Ne-Yo, Mario, and Yung Joc.

THE CRIBS Confirm US Dates Including Coachella and Bamboozle Festivals

 March 09, 2007 -- Wakefield, UK punk rockers, THE CRIBS, have completed recording their Warner Bros. Records album debut titled, "MEN'S NEEDS, WOMEN'S NEEDS, WHATEVER," scheduled for domestic release on May 22, 2007. The album contains twelve cuts of authentic punk rock, uncomplicated, incredibly melodic, and undeniably infectious. The album was produced by Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand, mixed by Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) and includes special guest appearance by Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth.

To celebrate the release of "MEN'S NEEDS, WOMEN'S NEEDS, WHATEVER," the band will play a handful of US dates this spring, with a full-scale tour planned for later in the year. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Don't miss THE CRIBS. They are one of the best live bands you'll see this year.

www.thecribs.com

www.myspace.com/thecribs

Genesis Announces Dates for 'Turn It On Again' Tour

North American Leg Kicks Off September 7th in Toronto

Tickets On Sale Saturday in Select Cities

- Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford of the band Genesis have unveiled the dates for the N. American leg of their first tour in 15 years, kicking off at BMO Field in Toronto, on September 7th. The tour will hit 13 different cities across N. America playing a series of arenas and stadiums.
 

"Genesis is absolutely one of the world's most exciting bands of all time," said Michael Cohl, tour promoter. "They have always been an amazing concert experience and I'm thrilled that fans will be able to see them perform again live for the first time in 15 years."
 

Anticipation has been running at an all-time high following the band's announcement last November to take the 'Turn It On Again' Tour to some of the biggest venues across Europe in the summer of 2007. Public response has been overwhelming, with many dates selling out quickly. The band will trek through Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Germany, France, Holland, UK, Monte Carlo and Italy before heading to N. America.
 

Tickets will go on sale in Montreal and Philadelphia beginning Saturday, March 10 and in Boston, Chicago, East Rutherford, Hartford and Toronto on Monday, March 12. For additional on sale dates, official tour and ticket information, fan club membership and early access to tickets, visit www.genesis-music.com.
 

Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will be joined on stage by long-time Genesis sidemen, Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on guitar. Two of the world's greatest show technicians, award-winning lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe and acclaimed set designer Mark Fisher are working on plans for what promises to be one of the most impressive stage shows to tour this year.
 

Genesis has sold over 130 million albums. It is one of a small group of elite British bands who have achieved global success and sustained it with a loyal fan base. Genesis was formed in 1966 by Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips, while still at school, but it's most successful incarnation was the late 70's early 80's line-up of Phil Collins taking on lead vocals and sharing song writing, with Rutherford and Banks. The Duke album topped the UK charts in 1980 with the hit single, Turn It On Again monopolising the airwaves. In 1987, Genesis played sold out stadium shows across the globe, including four consecutive Wembley Stadiums.
 

This year, Genesis will be honored at the "VH1 Rock Honors" ceremony on May 24.
 

With the April 24 release of GENESIS: 1976-1981, Rhino Records debuts the first in a series of three box sets spotlighting 13 studio albums by one of the top-selling recording artists of all time. This 6-CD/6-DVD boxed set encompasses five studio albums recorded between 1976 and 1981, plus a bonus disc offered exclusively with this collection that gathers essential rare tracks scattered among the band's EPs and b-sides.
 

Web cast: The Genesis press conference web cast streamed today was archived at www.genesis-music.com for viewing.
 

For members-only presales, further information and regular news updates on Genesis, go to: www.genesis-music.com
 

The 'Turn It On Again' Tour is presented in North America by ConcertProductions International.
 

Founded and led by entertainment industry visionary Michael Cohl, CPI is a world leader and innovator in full service global touring, having produced some of the largest grossing tours in history including the Rolling Stones; Pink Floyd; U2; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; David Bowie; and Michael Jackson. CPI has also successfully created new revenue streams around the tours that it produces such as VIP ticketing, fan clubs, merchandising and DVDs. At present, CPI is the producer of Genesis' 'Turn It On Again' Tour, the Rolling Stones' 'A Bigger Bang' record-breaking world tour, Barbra Streisand's record-breaking concert tour, and The Who's world tour.
 

Source: Genesis

Web site: http://www.genesis-music.com/
 

Meg & Dia Join Warner Bros. Records; Label to Team Up With Doghouse Records on "Something Real," Current Album From Up-and-Coming Band, out Now

BURBANK, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 06, 2007 -- Meg & Dia -- consisting of sisters from Draper, Utah, Meg (guitar, vocals) and Dia Frampton (lead vocal), Nick Price (drums), Carlo Gimenez (guitar) and Jonathan Snyder (bass) -- have signed with Warner Bros. Records. The label will take on marketing and distribution of "Something Real," along with Doghouse Records, who released the band's indie full-length debut album last year. The album's first single, "Monster" (which Meg says was inspired by John Steinbeck's classic novel "East of Eden") has sold more than 58,000 downloads and the second single, "Roses," will be released this spring.

The band began attracting attention for their confessional alt-pop and dynamic live performances while appearing on last year's Warped Tour as the first official MySpace House Band, where they performed two times each day in the MySpace tent. They released "Something Real" on Doghouse Records (the label that discovered All American Rejects and Say Anything), which was co-produced by American Hi-Fi's Stacy Jones and Bill Lefler, in August 2006. According to Rolling Stone, with its "close, pristine harmonies" and "heavy-hearted tunes," the album has sold more than 25,000 copies. Since the release, the buzz on Meg & Dia earned the band their network TV debut on "Last Call with Carson Daly," features in Teen People, Alternative Press, and Rolling Stone (which dubbed them a "New Artist You Should Know About"), and a spotlight on MTV's "Discover and Download." In addition, the next single "Roses" is included on the upcoming "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" soundtrack, to be released March 19th.

Meg & Dia are currently out on the road with Anberlin, Bayside, and Jonezetta through May and will join the Vans Warped Tour on June 28th as a headliner on the Volcom stage. They will also appear at the Bamboozle Festival in East Rutherford, NJ, on May 5th alongside Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance.

To learn more about Meg & Dia, listen to streaming audio, and read their tour diaries, visit www.meganddia.com. Tour dates are listed below.

Dates with Anberlin, Bayside, and Jonezetta:

MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN Headlining BACK ON DRY LAND Tour, Sponsored by PureVolume

- Your favorite post-disco funktastic band MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN is hitting the road again on their first-ever US headlining tour!

PureVolume.com is pleased to present the BACK ON DRY LAND TOUR as exclusive music sponsor, with MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN headlining, and We Are the Fury featured on the first half of the tour and The Oohlas featured on the second half. Check out the BACK ON DRY LAND tour website at http://purevolume.com/tours/backondryland for full tour details, photos and music from the bands. And while you're there, you can also check out http://purevolume.com/exclusives for music from bands you can only hear on PureVolume.

In addition, the ever-growing Bamboozle festival slated for early May 2007 will include MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN on a stellar lineup featuring label mates and headliners My Chemical Romance on Saturday, May 5th. Check out http://www.thebamboozle.com for full details.

Don't miss MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN and their incredible live show when they come to your city -- you are absolutely guaranteed to dance your a** off!

Men Women and Children (Warner/Reprise):

http://www.menwomenandchildren.com or http://www.myspace.com/menwomenandchildren

We Are The Fury (OneBigSpark/East West):

http://www.wearethefury.net or http://www.myspace.com/wearethefury

The Oohlas (Stolen Transmission):

http://www.myspace.com/theoohlas

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Kenny Loggins to Release His New Album, How About Now, on Feb. 27 as Part of the Nationwide Launch of the Spotlight Music Series, 180 Music and Target's Exclusive New Line

Loggins to Be Honored With Hollywood RockWalk Induction on Mar. 7 Followed by a Show Mar. 8 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles

 One of contemporary music's most distinctive voices for over three decades, superstar singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins will release his latest solo album, How About Now, on February 27. The disc is among the inaugural slate of titles debuting on that date as part of the launch of the Spotlight Music Series, an innovative line of adult contemporary music from 180 Music that's available nationwide exclusively through the retail chain Target. The Series' primary focus is new music from legendary artists.
 

How About Now, recorded in Ojai, CA and Nashville, TN, finds the GRAMMY(R)-winning, Oscar-nominated Loggins in peak form, his warm, expressive singing as instantly recognizable as ever. The album also firmly anchors him in the soulful singer-songwriter tradition that's underscored every phase of his career, and is the pure essence of how it began. Kenny commented, "Recently, I finally went on the road with Jimmy Messina again, we did a 30 year reunion tour. During that time, I rediscovered a kind of music I was making as a kid, music that had acoustic guitar at the center, and a certain level of joy and simplicity to it. I started to think, if I was making my half of a Loggins & Messina record today, what would it sound like? That's what I aimed for."
 

Spinning off that thought, one of How About Now's highlights is a stripped-down, updated version of the Loggins-penned 1973 Loggins & Messina gem "A Love Song." "I thought, here's a song I've been playing for over thirty years," says Kenny, "how can I come up with a new way to do it?" Loggins re-imagined it with a group of young Southern California-based musicians -- "It helped to have the eyes and ears of players in their 20s in the mix," says Loggins, "it gave the song a whole different sensibility." The only track not specifically written for the new album, "A Love Song" still brims with the sweet melodies and authentic emotions that's made it a timeless favorite.
 

Another stand-out is the title track "How About Now," a prime example of Loggins' ability to powerfully connect to listeners with songs defined by unvarnished emotion. "I feel like that song is the emotional center of the record," says Kenny. "You can have a great day, a great life -- what about today? I titled the album after it because, overall, it's a record about healing, growing, moving on, and a vision of where I want to be. I've always felt that my best songs -- "Celebrate Me Home," "Danny's Song," "House At Pooh Corner" -- were, like this one, about what mattered to me most, things that touched my heart." In all, How About Now features twelve original songs -- eleven new compositions plus "A Love Song" -- co-written with Richard Marx, Mike Reid, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Rachel Proctor, Gary Burrand and other collaborators.
 

180 Music's CEO & Founder Jim Brandmeier commented, "The heart of Kenny Loggins' timeless artistry is that of a master singer-songwriter filled with soul, depth & emotion. That is captured brilliantly on Kenny's new CD, How About Now, which personifies 180 Music's philosophy, "Do a 180, Lets Get Back to Music!" Real music! Real art! Done by a master! We are honored to shine the 'spotlight' on Kenny Loggins and feature his gigantic talent as part of the Spotlight Music Series, exclusively at Target."
 

Leading up to How About Now, Kenny Loggins has generated hits spanning three decades and over twelve albums exceeding platinum status. A 2X GRAMMY(R) winner, Loggins was honored with the 1980 Best Male Pop Vocal award for his smash "This Is It." His stellar songwriting was honored with 1979's Song Of The Year GRAMMY for "What A Fool Believes," the Doobie Brothers classic he co-composed with longtime friend and fellow artist Michael McDonald. Loggins' solo hits also include "Whenever I Call You 'Friend'," "I'm Alright" and "Footloose," the last an Academy Award-nominated song.
 

On March 7, Kenny Loggins will be honored with an induction into Hollywood's RockWalk(R), the Sunset Strip's renowned museum and walk of handprints that's world famous for "Celebrating the greatest names in rock 'n roll." The following day, March 8, Kenny and his band will play live at the celebrated Los Angeles venue Troubadour, as he continues to perform live throughout 2007. Many of Loggins' earliest live performances were at the historic club, when Loggins & Messina played there often during their initial rise to fame.
 

Source: Kenny Loggins

Web site: http://www.kennyloggins.com/
 

No Fear(R) Music Tour Featuring Killswitch Engage Kicks Off to a Sold-Out Crowd at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 - Acclaimed hard rock band Killswitch Engage kicked off the epic No Fear(R) Music Tour Wednesday night in Philadelphia with an electrifying performance in front of a sold-out crowd at the Electric Factory. No Fear tour mates DragonForce, Chimaira and He Is Legend turned in equally impressive sets, which combined to make the evening one of the most unforgettable hard rock performances in recent memory. The 35 date trek continues tonight, Friday, February 23rd at the Palladium in Worcester, MA, and wraps up April 8th at the House of Blues in Chicago, IL. Tickets can be purchased at www.hob.com and www.LiveNation.com.
 

"The fans in Philly were treated to a truly awe-inspiring performance by four great bands in Philadelphia," says Randy Fibiger, Senior Manager of Tour Development for House of Blues.
 

Kevin Morrow, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at House of Blues, continues: "The fan reaction to this tour has been overwhelming and I can't wait for more rock fans across the country to experience this great line-up."
 

New England based hard rockers, Killswitch Engage, are fresh off the release of their successful fourth album on Roadrunner Records, "As Daylight Dies," which blends the band's unique fusion of aggression, melody, rock, and metal. With the first single, "My Curse," in regular rotation on MTV2 and garnering heavy airplay on over 60 stations around the country, the band has been on a roll. Alternative Press magazine has declared "As Daylight Dies" "an album of the year candidate," and Spin has deemed Killswitch " ... the next great metal band."
 

"I don't think it's too early to say our partnership with HOB is a runaway success," says Britt Galland, Vice President of Marketing for No Fear. "I mean, a significant number of dates are already sold out, No Fear couldn't be more pleased with the fan support, band performances and overall association and collaboration with this tour. If the first night is any sort of indication of what's in store for the rest of the tour, then everyone better buckle up!"
 

Known for their action-packed live show, metal masters DragonForce will perform as direct support to Killswitch Engage. Inhuman Rampage, their US debut with Roadrunner Records, has sold close to 120,000 copies in the U.S. since its June release, following a flurry of international praise. Also on the bill are Chimaira, who are releasing their upcoming album Resurrection on March 6th. He Is Legend, a mainstay of the hard rock touring circuit, will open all dates.
 

Source: Live Nation

CONTACT: Uri Bogler of Live Nation, +1-310-867-7121,
uribogler@livenation.com
 

Web site: http://www.hob.com/
 

Web site: http://www.nofearbands.com/
 

Web site: http://www.livenation.com/
 

John Mayer's CONTINUUM Summer Tour Dates Announced in Wake of Latest Grammy Success

180% increase in sales moves CONTINUUM back into Top 10; Winter tour wraps with sold-out show at Madison Square Garden; Upcoming performances on Letterman & NPR's Morning Edition

- The success of John Mayer's third studio album, the platinum-certified CONTINUUM, has prompted the announcement of a full summer tour, which will make stops at arenas and amphitheatres throughout the US beginning June 1st in Ridgefield, WA and continuing through August 8th in West Palm Beach, FL (see full itinerary following).
 

Mayer, who appears on the cover of the February 22nd issue of Rolling Stone magazine as one of "The New Guitar Gods" of contemporary music, recently took a break from winter tour dates to accept this year's Best Pop Vocal Album Grammy for CONTINUUM as well as the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammy for his single, "Waiting on the World to Change," at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, where he performed his current single, the stunningly spare "Gravity." Over the past week, sales of CONTINUUM have increased 180%, returning the album to the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 best-selling album chart.
 

As his winter tour comes to a close with a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden (2/28), Mayer will perform on the "Late Show with David Letterman" (3/1) and pay a visit to NPR's "Morning Edition" for a "performance chat" with host Steve Inskeep (airdate to be announced).
 

Go to www.johnmayer.com for on sale dates for John Mayer's CONTINUUM Summer Tour.
 

CONTINUUM is a pop/rock album showcasing Mayer's diverse influences, rich lyrics, the groove of the guitar-slinging bluesman, and the vocals of the soulful crooner. CONTINUUM earned four stars from Rolling Stone magazine. USA Today wrote that Mayer's "smartly crafted third album combines singer/songwriter pop and sinewy guitar blues," and The New York Times opined, "Mayer has been writing songs again, good ones, with all the leanness and directness that distinguish his strongest work."
 

CONTINUUM was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and includes the #1 hit "Waiting On The World To Change," and its follow-up single, "Gravity." The album features sultry grooves such as "I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You," "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room," and the Sam Cooke-flavored "I'm Gonna Find Another You." Fans of the John Mayer Trio will recognize "Vultures" and "Gravity" reworked for the studio by John, Steve, and Pino, as well as a blazing display of fretwork on Jimi Hendrix's "Bold As Love." Longtime fans will recognize "Heart of Life" and "Stop This Train" as keeping in-step with trademark Mayer material.
 

A musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries, John Mayer famously toured and recorded with power players Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan as the John Mayer Trio, whose live album Try! was released in November '05. Mayer's other collaborations -- in genres ranging from Rock to Blues, Hip-Hop to Jazz to Country -- have included work with Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, T Bone Burnett, Herbie Hancock, Dixie Chicks, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Ahmir ?uestlove.
 

Over the course of his career, John Mayer, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter, has sold more than nine million albums including his 2001 breakout, the 4x platinum-selling Room For Squares, 2003's Heavier Things (which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 the week of its release and featured the Grammy- winning Song Of The Year, "Daughters"), his critically acclaimed work with the John Mayer Trio on Try!, and most recently, the best-selling Grammy-winning CONTINUUM. Room For Squares, Heavier Things, and CONTINUUM have each earned Grammy Awards for John, bringing his career Grammy total to five. Try!, his live recording with the John Mayer Trio, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album.
 

For more info, please visit www.johnmayer.com
 

Source: Aware/Columbia Records

Web site: http://www.johnmayer.com/
http://www.columbiarecords.com/
 

Mastodon Confirms Small Intimate Club Run for Fans

-- With a sold-out headlining tour of the U.S. and a European tour under their belt, Grammy nominees Mastodon will keep the momentum going with a string of radio station shows in the U.S. (see dates below) before hitting Australia in April. The tour will bring the progressive rock quartet to Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Oregon beginning March 17.

Look out for a cover feature in Kerrang! later this month and features in Spin and Blender in April. On the video front, the band was recently tapped as a "Discover & Download" artist on MTV and can currently be seen on MTV2's "T Minus Rock Show" at #7 on the countdown. The single, "Colony of Birchmen," is also in regular rotation on Fuse Television's "Uranium."

Radio's response to "Colony of Birchmen" has been rapturous. Mastodon has been #1 at Metal Radio and hovering around #30 on the Active Rock chart.

www.Mastodonrocks.com

Lindsey Buckingham Announces Third Leg of U.S. Solo Tour to Begin March 7

BURBANK, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 20, 2007 -- Lindsey Buckingham will embark on the third leg of his first U.S. solo tour in nearly 14 years on March 7th, 2007. Buckingham and his three-piece band present an innovative, tightly orchestrated minimalism which "mesmerizes and gets the crowd moving," according to the Austin American Statesman. The live show captures the spirit of the Fleetwood Mac singer and guitarist's most recent solo album, the intricately crafted, acoustic guitar-driven "Under The Skin," which was released by Reprise Records on October 3rd.

The spring dates, which will conclude in April, follow the enthusiastically received autumn and winter legs of Buckingham's nationwide trek, which will resume in June. The New York Times praised the artist's October 10th appearance at New York's Town Hall, saying that "the strength of Buckingham's songs, his singing and guitar playing, and his strange intensity as a performer carried the evening," while "his stamina kept the music's energy fresh and volatile." The Chicago Tribune calls Buckingham "an enigmatic rock'n'roll icon" whose tour is "worth the wait."

Critics have equally applauded "Under The Skin," hailing Buckingham's first solo album since 1992's "Out Of The Cradle" as "magnificent" (The Washington Post), "a stellar comeback" (Blender), and "a mesmerizing return to the side of Buckingham that birthed the proto-indie pop strangeness of 1979's 'Tusk'" (Rolling Stone).

Buckingham, the acknowledged musical visionary behind Fleetwood Mac, will release a second solo album at the beginning of 2008. His recent television appearances include PBS's "Tavis Smiley" and "Soundstage," CBS's "Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson," and CMT's "Crossroads," where he appeared with country quartet Little Big Town. Lindsey will be performing on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" March 22nd.

Lindsey Buckingham's upcoming confirmed tour dates are as follows, with more to be announced soon for Summer 2007:

For more information, please visit www.lindseybuckingham.com

'Heavenly Voices,' a New PBS Concert Special Starring Ryland Angel, Giorgia Fumanti, Sasha & Shawna - With the Tim Janis Ensemble - TV Special Will Air March 2007 (Stations and Air Dates Below) Concert Broadcast to Coincide With Manhattan Records Debut Albums by All Three Artists

Songs you know, Music you love, Voices that lift the spirit

 PBS is hosting a Musical Soiree at your place and everybody has a front row seat! On March 1, 2007 PBS stations nationwide will begin airing Heavenly Voices, a new HD-TV live concert event filmed on November 7, 2006 at the historic Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center in Miami, Florida.
 

From Manhattan Records, the record company behind the Irish phenomenon "Celtic Woman" and the producers of "Tim Janis: Beautiful America", Heavenly Voices is a winning combination of breathtaking visual effects paired with a spectacular live concert performance of some of the most beloved songs of all time.
 

Heavenly Voices spotlights the soaring vocal artistry of Ryland Angel, Giorgia Fumanti, and Sasha & Shawna in a remarkable recital of intimate songs -- "Amazing Grace," "Ave Maria," "When I Fall in Love," "The Way We Were" and Sting's "Fields of Gold" are just five gems -- accompanied by the Tim Janis Ensemble. The impact of the live show is heightened by sumptuous film production and striking visuals framing each performance, filmed in locales native to each artist, from the hills of Tuscany to the valleys of Wales and Autumn in New England. Following its PBS premiere, Heavenly Voices will be released as a live DVD on Manhattan Records on March 6, 2007.
 

Ryland Angel, Giorgia Fumanti, and Sasha & Shawna's debut recordings on Manhattan Records will be released March 6, 2007 in tandem with the PBS broadcast.
 

With the release of his self-titled Manhattan Records debut Ryland Angel will be recognized as the leading countertenor of his generation, and one of the greatest ever. As a singer/songwriter, Ryland Angel is as conversant with the music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras as he is with the songs of James Taylor and James Blunt. His sound encompasses polyphonic harmonies set against acoustic and electronic flourishes and, above all, Ryland's extraordinary vocals. His countertenor possesses a purity that springs directly from ancient musical traditions.
 

The hallmarks of Giorgia Fumanti's voice are simplicity, strength and grace. Audiences across Europe, Asia and North America have been won over by the Italian-born soprano's live concert performances. Her upcoming album on Manhattan Records, From My Heart, was produced by Craig Leon, and recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios as well as Wisseloord Studios in Holland. From My Heart will surely vault Giorgia to global prominence.
 

Sasha Lazard and Shawna Stone share a passion for traditional opera. Sasha, a New Yorker, studied literature and voice at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music; Shawna, a Californian, studied voice at the University of Southern California on a full vocal scholarship. Fast forward to Siren, Sasha & Shawna's debut album for Manhattan Records. Produced by Grammy Award- winning producer Peter Asher, the twelve-song collection is the work of two singers with no vocal limits who have found a fresh, original approach to interpreting popular songs ranging from Radiohead's "Fade Out" and James Taylor's "Close Your Eyes" to "Dust in the Wind" and Secret Garden's "Sleep Song."
 

Source: Manhattan Records

Skillet Sets out on Tour; Grammy Nominated Rockers Join Flyleaf for Spring Trek; New Single, "The Older I Get," Impacting Rock Radio Now

- Lava/Atlantic recording group Skillet has unveiled plans for a major US tour. The Grammy Award-nominated rock outfit will join forces with Flyleaf on its upcoming "Justice & Mercy" tour, slated to traverse America through the spring (see itinerary below). The trek will take off on March 25th in Memphis, with dates continuing through late April. Support will come from Dropping Daylight, Resident Hero, and a variety of local acts.

Skillet's recently released "COMATOSE" is shaping up to be its mainstream breakthrough. Produced by Brian Howes (known as both a member of Closure and as a producer of Hinder's hit debut) and mixed by maestros Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Hoobastank, Bon Jovi, P.O.D.) and David Bottrill (Tool, Staind), "COMATOSE" marks a stunning new step in the Chicago-based outfit's continuing evolution. Tracks such as "Rebirthing" and the Active Rock radio hit, "Whispers In The Dark," meld big riffs and classic prog- rock flourishes with undeniable choruses and a distinctly modern alternative sensibility. Along with the album's remarkable musical strides, vocalist/bassist John Cooper's songwriting spans a vast range of topical territories, some of which follow socially conscious ideals, while others reflect his own life and personal struggles. The band will herald the "Justice & Mercy" tour schedule with the release of a new single from "COMATOSE." "The Older I Get" is currently impacting Rock radio outlets nationwide.

"COMATOSE" follows Skillet's 2004 label debut, "COLLIDE," which included the Top 20 Active Rock radio smash, "Savior." Fueled by a fervent following -- known as "Panheads" -- the album proved the band's national breakthrough, with a prestigious Grammy Award nomination in the "Best Rock Gospel" category, and sales exceeding 200,000. Skillet also established themselves as one of the hardest working bands in modern rock, playing more than 200 dates a year, including both headline shows and tours with the likes of Shinedown, Three Days Grace, Saliva, and Finger Eleven.

Skillet has drawn acclaim from a wide range of publications, spanning Billboard to CCM to Metal Edge. The band has also proven an online sensation, with its MySpace page -- www.myspace.com/skilletmusic -- logging nearly 3.5 million streams to date.

Skillet is: John Cooper -- vocals, bass * Korey Cooper -- keyboards * Ben Kasica -- guitar * Lori Peters -- drums.

For additional information, please visit www.skillet.com and www.myspace.com/skilletmusic.

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MUSE to Tour the U.S. With My Chemical Romance

 February 06, 2007 -- MUSE, one of Britain's biggest bands, have secured the Special Guest slot with label mates My Chemical Romance this Spring. Dates have been confirmed for April and May and are listed below. Prior to the U.S. Spring tour, MUSE will perform in Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea and Hong Kong later this month. A tour of Japan will follow in March leading up to the American dates. As reported previously, MUSE will also headline a pair of shows in California prior to the tour. At press time, the Los Angeles date at the Forum is now sold out.

The Devon-based trio -- Matt Bellamy (vocals/guitars), Chris Wolstenholme (bass) and Dom Howard (drums) -- are one of the U.K.'s most critically celebrated bands and among the top box office-draws in Europe. Nominations for the 2007 Mastercard-sponsored Brit Awards have just been announced and this year, MUSE has placed in three categories: Best British Group, Best British Live Act, and Mastercard Best British Album - "Black Holes And Revelations." MUSE have also snagged five nominations from the NME Awards including: Best British Group, Best Live Band, Best Album - "Black Holes And Revelations," Best Track - "Supermassive Black Hole," and Sexiest Man - Matt Bellamy. This past November, MUSE won awards for Best Alternative Act and Best Live Act at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Video Awards. The 2007 Brit Awards will be held at Earls Court in London on February 14, 2007. The NME Awards will take place March 1, 2007, at London's Hammersmith Palais.

Here in the U.S., the band's ascent continues to soar. "Starlight," the new single from "Black Holes And Revelations," is currently Top 5 at alterative radio including KROQ in Los Angeles. This marks the band's 4th consecutive Top 10 at that format. Add in skyrocketing digital track sales, online streams, YouTube views, and current MTV 2 rotations, the cumulative momentum has resulted in over 250,000 scanned sales in the U.S. to date.

The American press has also responded in kind: "'Black Holes And Revelations' will push your pleasure buttons," quoted Rolling Stone. Entertainment Weekly offered, "If prog is indeed the new punk, these guys are its Green Day." Blender Magazine enthused, "It has the momentum of a meteor."

Don't miss MUSE live and on tour this Spring. They are truly a force of nature all their own.

*denotes headlining date

www.muse.mu

www.myspace.com/muse

Updated Tour Dates: O.A.R. Unveil Spring Fling; Band Follows Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Show With DVD & Two-CD Set; Wireless Subscribers to Receive Exclusive Live Download; Reduces Environmental Impact With CLIF Bar GreenNotes

- Everfine/Lava/Atlantic recording group O.A.R. has announced details of their upcoming spring tour. The schedule begins March 1st at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York, with dates continuing through early May (see itinerary below). The trek also includes a March 11th performance at the annual Langerado Music Festival in Sunrise, Florida.

On January 27th, O.A.R. played to a sold-out audience at their eagerly awaited return to New York City's Madison Square Garden. This marked the second time the band had filled the legendary venue, following their debut appearance at the World's Most Famous Arena in January 2006.

The concert was filmed and recorded for an upcoming DVD and two-CD live album, both slated for release later this year. In addition, fans who subscribe to the O.A.R. Wireless list at www.ofarevolution.com/msg/ or by texting* MEMORIES to 50505 can download a free live-at-MSG recording of the band's performance of their hit single, "Love and Memories."

The Madison Square Garden show -- which featured support from Gomez -- was the final date on the band's most recent itinerary. Throughout the tour, O.A.R. partnered with CLIF Bar, a natural food company, and their GreenNotes campaign to promote environmental awareness, blazing a trail of positive action by taking such environmentally conscious steps as using biodiesel to fuel their tour buses; offsetting the tour's CO2 emissions through the purchase of clean, renewable wind energy credits; using recycled paper and soy-based inks for printed materials; providing organic cotton merchandise options for fans; and minimizing the idling of tour buses. Further details can be found at www.clifgreennotes.com.

The Maryland-via-Ohio-based band recently reached a milestone moment in their career by achieving cumulative record sales in excess of 1.2 million. Since their formation in 1996, O.A.R. has blazed a unique grassroots trail across America, revealing their compelling musical vision through near-constant touring. With their distinct rock-meets-reggae groove, fiery improvisations, and introspective, heartfelt lyricism, the band has earned a fervent following from coast to coast.

O.A.R. self released their debut album, "THE WANDERER," in 1997, followed two years later with the live studio recording, "SOULS AFLAME." The band's third release, "RISEN," arrived in 2001 and debuted at #11 on Billboard's "Internet Sales" chart and #66 on the "Top New Artists" ranking.

The double live album "ANY TIME NOW" was released in 2002, followed in 2003 by the band's acclaimed Everfine/Lava debut, "IN BETWEEN NOW AND THEN." A second two-CD in-concert recording, "34th & 8th," was issued in 2004.

"STORIES OF A STRANGER," released in October 2005, has proven to be the band's greatest success to date. The collection includes a pair of radio hits in "Love And Memories" and "Heard The World," as well as "Lay Down," whose companion video clip was honored with the "Streaming Woodie" -- presented to the year's Most Downloaded Video -- at the 2006 "mtvU Woodie Awards."

O.A.R. is: singer/guitarist Marc Roberge, lead guitarist Richard On, bassist Benj Gershman, drummer Chris Culos, and saxophonist Jerry DePizzo.

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The Flaming Lips Win Two Grammy Awards

-- And the winner is...The Flaming Lips! One of the world's most celebrated and beloved bands, The Flaming Lips, walked away with two Grammy Awards at Sunday night's 49th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles, CA.

Their award-winning categories included "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical" for their current release, AT WAR WITH THE MYSTICS, produced by long-time collaborator Dave Fridmann along with band members Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd and Michael Ivins. The second award: "Best Rock Instrumental Performance," for the MYSTICS album track, "The Wizard Turns On... (The Giant Silver Flashlight And Puts On His Werewolf Moccasins)."

Unable to attend this year's event due to prior commitments, Lips vocalist Wayne Coyne offered: "My stomach had been churning from eating too many Twizzlers and flying all day, and upon winning, the excitement caused such a blast of chemical endorphins to rush through my system that I was immediately cured of my bad gut...Let it be said that winning two Grammys in one night is kind of like psychic Pepto-Bismol."

This marks the Lips' 5th Grammy nomination and 3rd award to date. The band received their first nomination and Grammy Award for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" for "Approaching Pavonis Mons By Balloon (Utopia Planitia)" from YOSHIMI BATTLES THE PINK ROBOTS, in 2002. They were nominated for "Best Alternative Music Album," in 2003 ("Fight Test" EP) and again in 2006 (AT WAR WITH THE MYSTICS).

In recent weeks The Flaming Lips have been busy recording some new material for various projects as well as mixing and editing their first-ever live DVD filmed at the Hollywood Bowl in California and the Zoo Amphitheater in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Still no details of release at press time. Fans will also be delighted to know that the previously mentioned Yoko Ono collaboration/tribute album, YES I'M A WITCH, has just been released. The Lips are among 17 artists covering songs by Yoko Ono. "Cambridge 1969/2007" is the result of recording and remixing the original "Cambridge 1969." Reporting to the NME, Coyne explained: "We took Yoko's primal screams and John's moaning feedback and turned them into a kind of Ornette Coleman-esque melody...I fear we may have de-fanged rock's most disturbing performance-art-jam." YES, I'M A WITCH is available now on Astralwerks.

Lastly, Wayne Coyne has written and recorded a monologue for an upcoming episode of NPR's "This I Believe" series. Air date will be confirmed shortly.

The Flaming Lips have also just confirmed a short American tour before returning overseas. Dates will be listed below. More dates to be confirmed soon.

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Roger Waters, The Creative Genius Behind Pink Floyd, Comes Back To North America This Spring to Perform His Masterpiece, 'The Dark Side of The Moon,' In Its Entirety During Eagerly-Anticipated Return Concert Engagements

NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- Roger Waters, co-founder and principal songwriter of the archetypal progressive rock band Pink Floyd, will return to the United States and Canada this spring to perform the epic rock masterpiece, "The Dark Side Of The Moon," in its entirety, during a series of return concert engagements beginning May 18 in West Palm Beach, Florida and ending July 14 in Toronto (see Roger Waters Concert Itinerary following).
 

"The Dark Side Of The Moon" - The Return Engagement combines a full evening's worth of music--comprised of two sets plus encores-- performed by Roger Waters and full band with state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound
 

Set One provides a comprehensive overview of Waters' music including early Pink Floyd material; classic compositions from the masterpiece "The Wall"; beloved pieces from "Animals," "Wish You Were Here," and "The Final Cut"; and songs from Waters' solo tour de force: "Amused To Death."
 

Set Two presents Roger Waters and band performing "The Dark Side Of The Moon," one of the defining works of rock music history, from start-to-finish. Waters performed "The Dark Side Of The Moon" for the first time as a solo artist during his 2006 world tour which included a run of North American concerts last fall. Prior to Waters' 2006 tour, his last live performances of the work took place with Pink Floyd more than 30 years ago.
 

The Roger Waters band features Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar and vocals), Snowy White (guitar), Dave Kilminster (guitar and vocals), Jon Carin (keyboards and vocals), Graham Broad (drums), Harry Waters (Hammond organ), and Ian Ritchie (saxophone) and Katie Kissoon, PP Arnold and Carol Kenyon (vocals).
 

The Roger Waters concerts utilize elaborate large-scale video projections and theatrical staging to underscore and accentuate the power of the music which is delivered via a state-of-the-art 360 degree quadraphonic sound system immersing the audience in a 3-dimensional hyperworld.
 

Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon" was originally released in 1973 immediately establishing a standard of excellence for its advanced blend of progressive music, philosophical themes, and sonic exploration. A brilliantly-wrought song-cycle detailing the conundrums of humanity's place in a modern technocracy, "The Dark Side Of The Moon" achieved a soulful austerity of mood while foreshadowing the role of electronica in an emerging youth culture.
 

"The Dark Side Of The Moon" reached an unparalleled level of aesthetic and commercial success becoming one of the world's top-selling albums of all time (with global sales totaling more than 34 million copies). The album remained in the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums chart for a record-breaking 15 years and, as recently as 2003, occupied the #1 spot on the Billboard Pop Catalog chart. In 2004, the album was still selling more than 8,000 copies a week. It has been estimated that 1 in every 14 Americans under the age of 50 owns a copy of "The Dark Side Of The Moon."
 

Roger Waters co-founded the groundbreaking Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett in 1966 and became the group's sonic architect upon Barrett's departure, creating such undeniable classics as "The Dark Side Of The Moon" (which spent nearly 15 years on the Billboard 200 album chart), "The Wall" (which has been certified 23x RIAA platinum), "Animals," "Wish You Were Here," and "Final Cut."
 

His first full-length solo album, "The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking," was released in April 1984, to great critical and popular success, generating his first solo tour. June 1987's "Radio K.A.O.S." continued the path of solo success, bringing Roger back to the concert stage. Released in August 1992, Waters' last full-length solo album, "Amused To Death," is a witty and prescient musical critique of the powers and dangers of mass media, considered by many to be a comparable aesthetic and cultural achievement to "The Dark Side Of The Moon" or "The Wall."
 

Source: Columbia Records

The Police Announce Worldwide Concert Tour

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 - Following an electrifying rehearsal performance at The Whiskey on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, The Police today confirmed their highly-anticipated concert tour will begin on May 28th in Vancouver, playing arenas, some stadiums & making some special appearances throughout North America. Some of the North American tour highlights announced include a headline performance at this year's June 16th Bonnaroo Festival, an appearance at Boston's historic Fenway Park on July 28th and two Madison Square Garden performances in New York City on August 1 and 3. Concert dates were also confirmed in Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, Toronto and Montreal.
 

Arthur Fogel, Live Nation Chairman of Global Music, also announced that the tour will continue this fall with dates in the UK and Europe, including appearances in Holland, Germany, Italy and France with additional countries to be announced. Additional dates in Mexico, South America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand are anticipated. "The anticipation and excitement to see The Police is overwhelming and I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of bringing the band to their fans worldwide," said Mr. Fogel.
 

In 1977, The Police stormed the music scene by blending reggae, punk, jazz and rock. Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers created an unmistakably nuanced sound filled with evocative melodies, infectious lyrics and rock & roll swagger. The Police dominated the top of the charts and radio airwaves worldwide with five #1 albums and a succession of top 10 hit singles. In the six years they were together, The Police became one of the world's most famous bands, earning six Grammy Awards and countless fans around the globe.
 

The North American tour is presented by Best Buy, the leading consumer electronics retailer with nearly 1,000 retail locations in the United States and Canada. "The Police Live in Concert is one of the most anticipated musical events of this decade," said Gary Arnold, senior vice president of entertainment for Best Buy. "We are proud to be able to help bring this event to music fans and to be able to offer our best customers a chance to experience this incredible tour."
 

In the United States, members of Best Buy's Reward Zone program will have the opportunity to access tickets prior to the general public. To qualify for the presale, participants need to be 18 years old or older and must have a current Reward Zone program membership that was activated by February 1, 2007. Presale tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster on a first come first served basis. Complete details of the Reward Zone program presale can be found at www.bestbuy.com/thepolice. Information about the Canadian concert dates can be found at www.bestbuy.ca/thepolice.
 

Special guest Fiction Plane will join The Police for the North American portion of the tour. Known for their high-energy live shows, this dynamic rock trio will be releasing their 2nd full length album in May. Fiction Plane are: Joe Sumner (Bass); Seton Daunt (Guitar); Pete Wilhoit (Drums). Additional support artists will be announced in the coming weeks.
 

A portion of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to WaterAid, an international NGO founded in 1981 and dedicated to reducing poverty by improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education. Working in 17 of the world's poorest countries, WaterAid and its partners have already helped over 10 million people gain access to water and sanitation and is committed to helping to reduce by half the proportion of people living without these basic necessities of life by 2015.
 

Tickets for the North American leg of The Police tour will be scaled at $225.00, $90.00 and $50.00 in most markets (plus applicable service fees) and will go on sale beginning this Saturday, February 17th in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Tickets in Boston and New York City will go on sale Tuesday, February 20th. Additional on sale dates to be announced. There will be a 4 ticket limit per person for all arena shows and a 6 ticket limit per person for the stadium events.
 

The Police World Tour is produced by The Next Adventure, A Live Nation Company in association with RZO Entertainment, Inc.
 

For complete tour & ticket information, fan club memberships and more visit:
 

Additional North American concert dates in Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Edmonton, Hartford, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Tampa, San Francisco's Bay Area, Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Washington/Baltimore area will be announced in the next few weeks.
 

Additional cities and venues to be announced soon.
 

For complete tour & ticket information, fan club memberships and more visit:
 

Live Nation is the world's leading live music company, annually connecting more than 60 million fans with their favorite performers at over 30,000 events. We are the largest producer of live concerts in the world, the second-largest venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. Live Nation creates superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate and/or have booking rights for more than 170 venues, including House of Blues-branded music venues and prestigious locations such as San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London's Hammersmith Apollo and Wembley Arena. Live Nation's websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV." For more information regarding concerts near you, Live Nation and its businesses, please visit our website at www.LiveNation.com.
 

About Best Buy Co., Inc.
 

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) operates a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through more than 1,150 retail stores across the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca and BestBuy.com.cn), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com) and Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn). Best Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education.
 

About WaterAid:
 

WaterAid's mission is to overcome poverty by working with people in the world's poorest countries to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. WaterAid provides practical, sustainable solutions, made more effective through local and international collaborations, that combat disease, advance education, and improve livelihoods. WaterAid is headquartered in London, with independent alliance members in the United States and Australia and offices in 17 African, Asian, and Pacific nations. Since its founding in 1981, WaterAid has earned a worldwide reputation for long-term effectiveness, innovation, and leadership, winning numerous national and international awards, including the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize. More information about WaterAid can be found at www.wateraid.org.
 

Source: Live Nation
 

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John Legend North American Spring Tour Dates Announced

Special Guest Artist Corinne Bailey Rae to Appear as Opening Act

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 - The multi-platinum Grammy-winning recording artist John Legend will hit the road in April for an avidly-awaited North American concert tour (see full itinerary following). The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae will open the concerts.
 

Legend, who picked up the Best New Artist and two other Grammys in February 2006, is currently in the running in three categories in the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, to be announced Sunday, February 11, 2007 (8pm et/pt - CBS).
 

John's special guest artist, Corinne Bailey Rae, is currently up for three Grammys (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist). Named the UK's top breakthrough act of 2006, the critically-heralded English singer- songwriter saw her eponymous debut album enter the UK charts at #1 in February 2006. The RIAA platinum-certified Corinne Bailey Rae has sold more than two million copies worldwide.
 

While on tour, Legend will perform songs from his critically-acclaimed platinum-selling albums, Get Lifted and Once Again, as well as in-concert surprises.
 

Members of the Legend Network Fan Club enjoy exclusive access to the following:
 

Released on October 24, 2006, John's second collection, Once Again, entered the Billboard Top 200 at #3, selling more than 231,000 copies in its first week at retail. The album, which peaked at #1 on the R&B Album Sales chart, quickly achieved RIAA platinum certification and earned John two Grammy nominations: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (for "Save Room") and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (for "Heaven"). John Legend picked up a third Grammy nomination for 2006, in the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals category (for "Family Affair," a track from Different Strokes by Different Folks, a Sly & the Family Stone tribute album).
 

In 2004, John Legend -- then known primarily as an in-demand all-star studio session man -- stepped into the solo spotlight as a premier singer- songwriter-pianist-performer in his own right with his debut album Get Lifted, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and became a #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop album in January 2005. Driven in part by the hit singles "Ordinary People" and "Used To Love U," Get Lifted was a critical and commercial triumph, earning John an astounding eight Grammy nominations -- he won Best New Artist, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ("Ordinary People") and Best R&B album -- and selling more than three million copies worldwide.
 

Source: G.O.O.D.; Columbia Records

Massive TV Exposure Drives Warner Bros. Records to Release New Robert Randolph & The Family Band Single "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That"

 You may not know it, but you've probably already heard Robert Randolph & The Family Band's new single, "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That." Even before its official release to radio on January 22nd, the joyous funk-stomper was already ubiquitous, having been used for the last 14 weeks in promos for NBC's comedy block of programming, as well as in the closing title credits for the number one box-office movie "Stomp the Yard." And that's not all: The song is also being featured extensively in nationwide ads for Wireless by AT&T (formerly Cingular), which began airing on January 21st during the New Orleans Saints / Chicago Bears NFC Championship Game.

The single, released to radio on January 22nd, is perfectly timed to capitalize on all of the recent television exposure. The track's dynamic performance video was shot mid-January in Los Angeles, CA and was directed by Noble Jones, known for his work with the Goo Goo Dolls and Donell Jones. The new video will hit video channels soon.

Grammy-nominated Randolph, a critically heralded pedal steel guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and The Family Band (cousins Danyel Morgan on bass and Marcus Randolph on drums along with keyboard player Jason Crosby) have been on tour in the U.S. since last summer first with The Black Crowes, then with Dave Matthews Band before launching a headlining tour last fall. Robert Randolph & The Family Band performed this week at the NHL All-Star Game in Dallas, Texas, broadcast on the VS Network. New tour dates run from February through March 2007 (see below).

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Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour

The Goo Goo Dolls Set to Release CD/DVD Version of "Let Love In"

 One of the great rock & roll bands of our generation, THE GOO GOO DOLLS, return to the road next month in support of their Gold-certified album, LET LOVE IN. The band's eighth studio album, produced by Glen Ballard and the band, has already spawned four hit singles to date, including the current single and title track, "Let Love In." As reported in December, The Goo Goo Dolls now hold the record for "Most Top 10 Hits at Hot AC Radio in History," with twelve consecutive tracks at that format.

Due to demand from fans for more, an expanded edition will be released February 27, 2007. The revised edition will now add a DVD component containing live performances, music videos and a pair of acoustic versions of tracks from LET LOVE IN.

The DVD titled LIVE AND INTIMATE will be comprised of an exclusive live in-studio performance of fourteen songs filmed and recorded March 27, 2006 at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California. The set list includes: "Stay With You," "Let Love In," "Feel The Silence," "Better Days," "Without You Here," "Listen," "Can't Let It Go," "We'll Be Here (When You're Gone)," "Strange Love," "Black Balloon," "Iris," "Become," "Broadway," and "Here Is Gone." Music videos include clips for "Better Days," "Stay With You," and "Let Love In." Two bonus audio tracks recorded specially for this release include acoustic versions of "Better Days," and "We'll Be Here (When You're Gone)."

LET LOVE IN SPECIAL EDITION will also be available as a digital music download at all participating digital retailers as will the deluxe CD + DVD package. Album artwork will be slightly altered as well to reflect the Special Edition. Suggested retail price for the package will be $24.98.

In-between tours, the band has been busy building their own fully functional recording studio in their hometown of Buffalo, New York. Always looking for a way to invest in their local community and remain loyal to their native roots, Goo's singer-songwriter Johnny Rzeznik recently told Billboard Magazine, "It's completely a not-for-profit thing for friends and family and some local talent that we want to help out."

Speaking of helping out, The Goo Goo Dolls will once again bring USA Harvest out on the road to collect and distribute canned food/goods for families in need in each market along the tour. Containers for food collection can be found near the entrance of the venue each night. Confirmed tour dates are listed below. Following the spring U.S. tour, the band will return to the UK for another tour and then follow with yet more American dates through the summer. Augustana will be the supporting act on all dates listed below:

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Gwen Stefani Officially Announces 40 Date Concert Tour: The Sweet Escape Tour Presented By Verizon

Featuring Special Guests Akon and Lady Sovereign

Tickets on Sale Nationwide Saturday, February 10th

 With a hit album in stores and a brand new single at the top of the charts, dates were officially announced today for Gwen Stefani's highly-anticipated The Sweet Escape Tour presented by Verizon. Her most ambitious North American tour to date, Gwen's 40 stop trek kicks off on April 22nd at Coors Amphitheatre in San Diego, California, and concludes on June 23rd at Irvine, California's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale nationwide on Saturday, February 10th. The Sweet Escape Tour is produced by Live Nation. (NYSE:LYV)
 

Joining Gwen on tour is the platinum-selling singer Akon, who also sings on and produced her new hit single "The Sweet Escape." Rounding out the bill is British MC Lady Sovereign.
 

"I'm excited to have this opportunity to tour with Akon and Lady Sovereign, two original artists that I have so much respect for," Gwen said. "I can't wait to get out there. This show is going to be spectacular!"
 

Tickets for "The Sweet Escape" tour go on sale Saturday, February 10th. Fans can buy tickets at www.livenation.com, at www.ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster retail locations nationwide.
 

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HELP US STOP THE SLAUGHTER OF BABY SEALS!

Save the Date: Benefit for Canadian Baby Harp Seals

Saturday, January 27, 2007 @ the Keyclub in Hollywood, CA

HOLLYWOOD (January 9, 2007) – Great White plays benefit concert for Canadian Baby Harp Seals on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. Proceeds will be used to oppose the largest slaughter of marine mammals on the planet and to raise funds and awareness to end the horrific and bizarre annual massacre.

This year in Canada over 335,000 defenseless Canadian baby seals were brutally clubbed or shot to death for their pelts, their bodies left on the ice to rot. Over 42% are horrifically skinned alive. The goal in planning a benefit concert is to first raise funds to help Harpseals.org continue their efforts to rescue the Baby Harp Seals in Canada.

Hosting the benefit concert will be Southern California Harpseals.org with many celebrity supporters and attendees expected.  Confirmed music performances are Grammy nominated rock band Great White, Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of 2006 (NMW) JAK PARIS with special guest REBA star Scarlett Pomers and NBC’s Star Tomorrow Top 5 Finalist, Rock singer/songwriter of The Year (LAMA), Bob Gentry. A celebrity host and MC for the show will be announced soon and more performers will be added to the show lineup. There will also be a silent auction.

Last year Paul and Heather McCartney brought media attention and made international headlines after they visited the seals in Canada and spoke up on the Larry King show about this needless brutality.  Help us support “Save the Baby Harp Seals” by showing your support and attending this special event.

Location: Key Club Hollywood

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2007

Time: 7:30 pm – Midnight

The Key Club is located @ 9039 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Please RSVP to rdboudreaux1@aol.com or 510-236-2668 no later than January 15, 2007

OK Go Join Snow Patrol on North American Tour

Internet Pioneers Announce Winner of Their 'OK Go Dances With You(Tube)' Contest January 16th

 OK Go will join Snow Patrol for an extensive North American tour, launching February 26th in Portland, OR and concluding April 10th in Edmonton, ALB. This Friday, the recent Grammy nominees guest star and perform on the hit NBC series "Las Vegas" and the following weekend they'll shoot the video for their next single, "Do What You Want," in Los Angeles. Lead singer Damian Kulash will direct. In February OK Go will headline a month-long European tour with The Plain White T's supporting.
 

OK Go, whose innovative approach to the Internet has put them at music's digital frontier, will close the book on their astoundingly successful "OK Go Dances With You(Tube)" contest on January 16th, when the band will announce winners via a video posted on okgo.net and http://youtube.com/okgo. The contest challenged fans to recreate OK Go's famed backyard dance video for the hit single "A Million Ways" and thousands of fans from around the world -- from Vietnam to Vienna, and from Baltimore to Brazil -- submitted their own homemade interpretations of the routine. The elaborate tributes, posted at http://youtube.com/group/okgodance, include an (almost) traffic-stopping performance in the middle of a busy Hollywood intersection, a blind-folded version, many elaborately costumed renditions, and a faithful recreation of the dance as a professional ice-skating routine. Several fan videos have been featured on national television programs such as "The Early Show" and "The Colbert Report," -- the skating routine was nationally televised in Canada -- and OK Go included a compilation of them on their first-ever full-length DVD, released in November 2006 in a special package with Oh No, the band's 2005 CD.
 

In an interesting twist, OK Go's dance contest itself is now inspiring a wave of imitations. Dozens of like-mined bands have joined the online dance party with similar promotions including the Flaming Lips, the Decemberists and Moby.
 

Of course, OK Go's famous follow-up to "A Million Ways," their ingenious treadmill video for "Here It Goes Again," continues its staggering, paradigm-shifting success. Having defined the new concept of viral blockbuster -- it was viewed more than a million times in its first day on YouTube, and has not left the Top 5 at iTunes since last September, when it debuted at #1 -- the homemade clip has now earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Short Form Music Video. "Here It Goes Again" continues to climb the Alternative, AAA, and HotAC radio charts and was recently tapped for a Nike+iPod commercial. Digital single sales of the song soared to 65,000 last week, bringing total digital sales close to 400,000.
 

Both "Here It Goes Again" and "A Million Ways" are from OK Go's Oh No, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart in September 2005. The album claimed the #1 spot again on the anniversary of its release in 2006, due to the band's extraordinary talent for connecting with fans online, along with 23 months of uninterrupted touring, massive video and radio play, and frequent TV appearances.
 

Source: Capitol Records

HOLLYWOOD (January 5, 2007) – The founding members of WINGER will embark on a 6 week U.S. tour starting February 1^st @ Mulcahy’s in Wantagh, NY. WINGER members Kip Winger (bass/vocals), Reb Beach (guitar), Rod Morgenstein (drums), John Roth (guitars/vocals) a WINGER member since 1993’s “PULL” album and new comer Cenk Eroglu (keyboards/vocals) will be seen across the U.S.

Now get ready for their 2007 WINGER IV Tour - Please reply with your address to receive the album – Interview opps are as stated until tour starts:

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