Friday, July 25, 2008
Calling all Chi-town artists!
For a chance to win, log on to chicago.mtvtr3s.com before August 4th. Participating bands must create a new band profile and upload an mp3, pic and bio.
Got awesome music that should be seen in front of thousands, including super-chévere artistas like Los Súper Reyes? What are you waiting for…Ándale!
MTV Tr3s and Comcast are giving Chicago artists the opportunity of a lifetime to open up for Cruz Martínez y Los Súper Reyes at the Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival on August 24th and be featured on MTV Tr3s On Demand in Chicago.
For a chance to win, log on to chicago.mtvtr3s.com before August 4th. Participating bands must create a new band profile and upload an mp3, pic and bio.
Got awesome music that should be seen in front of thousands, including super-chévere artistas like Los Súper Reyes? What are you waiting for…Ándale!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Woodstock Downtown Business Association
***PRESS RELEASE***
Woodstock set to rock at Woodstock Music Fest Woodstock, IL - DC Cobbs Bar & Grill is proud to present Woodstock Music Fest 4 just off the square in Woodstock, IL. This TWO day FREE music event is set for Friday, July 25th and Saturday, July 26th in the parking lot next to the movie theatre on Main St. in downtown Woodstock, IL from 5pm -11pm both days. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the funding of the Lighting of the Square. The lineup for this two day music event includes musical acts from rock to blues to swing. Lineup Friday, July 25th 5:30pm - Hawnke Funk 7:00pm - Howard & The White Boys 9:00pm - Covergurl (featuring Rockstar: INXS finalist Jessica Robinson) Accoustic act in between sets from Ian Hall of The Tall Grass Magicians Post Party at DC Cobbs Bar & Grill across from the festival with The Benton St. Irregulars Saturday, July 26th 5:30pm - Rob Webster & Fluffdog 7:00pm - JP & The Cats 9:00pm - Mr. Blotto Accoustic act in between sets from Ian Hall of The Tall Grass Magicians Post Party at DC Cobbs Bar & Grill There will be a beer garden, food & 2 days of fun for all ages at The Woodstock Music Fest. For more information contact DC Cobbs Bar & Grill at 815/205-5580 or www.woodstockmusicfest.com (will be updated 7/11/08) or www.myspace.com/dccobbs Event Sponsors: DC Cobbs Bar & Grill, Bud Light, Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, Home State Bank, Jeffrey Peck & Associates, STAR 105.5, Jarvis & Associates, www.galtfestivals.com, Spitson Masonry, R&S Motorsports & 95 WIIL Rock.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
UKULELE IN CHICAGO!
The Windy City Uke Fest hosted by the Tiki Terrace, Chicagos Hawaiian Hideaway
Des Plaines, IL. July, 2008 The largest ukulele fest in the Midwest comes to Chicago this summer, Aug 1-3 at the beautiful Tiki Terrace restaurant and showroom! Popular artists, instructors, vendors, and ukulele fanatics from Hawaii, the mainland, Canada, etc. will make their way to the Windy City to take part in the festivities!
Its exciting to think about all the incredible talent coming to our restaurant from across the country, says Scott Zuziak, owner of Tiki Terrace and co-producer of the Uke Fest. We have been fortunate to host musicians from Hawaii in the past, but never to this scale! Just a few artists in the performance line up:
Abe Lagrimas Jr. from Honolulu. 2007, nominated in the Most Promising Artist category of Hawaiis Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
Kimo Hussey from Honolulu. Musician and writer of He Mele Aloha, the most thorough and recognized ukulele songbook today.
Ali Lexa from Los Angeles. Accomplished ukulele jazz musician and premier MC/radio host of Uke Spot, the hottest ukulele telecast in the country.
Victoria Vox from Maryland. The most traveled ukulele musician in the world!
Besides the renown performers scheduled to perform, the Uke Fest also focuses on seminars and workshops for beginners through advanced ukulele players! Terry Pencil, co-producer of the Windy City Uke Fest comments, Never before has Chicago offered such a comprehensive schedule of workshops! There is something for everyone whether it be classes for a beginning ukulele player, seminars for ukulele instructors, workshops designed to challenge the advanced player, kids programs, and more! Two of the eleven instructors scheduled to host seminars:
Gerald Ross from Michigan. Artist since 1970 and has performed in concert with Bonnie Raitt, Arlo Guthrie, Doc Watson, and more!
Curt Sheller. Arguably, the most published musician of advanced and intermediate ukulele instruction in the world.
The Windy City Uke Fest also offers a fun social environment for the ukulele enthusiast! Participants will have the opportunity to meet other local players, find information about local ukulele clubs, meet some of the most talented uke players in the world, and join in many impromptu Jam Sessions with the other guests. Any level ukulele player is offered the opportunity to show his/her stuff on the Uke Tube Stage and then see their performances on You Tube. Several local and out of state vendors will be offering anything and everything having to do with the ukulele. And of course, Windy City Uke Fest merchandise along with special dining/cocktail menus will be available to attendees all weekend! Costs for the Uke Fest range from a $25 daily door charge to a $95 inclusive weekend pass that includes all seminars/workshops. For further information and tickets, please visit www.windycityukefest.com and www.thetikiterrace.com
Located in island of Des Plaines, IL, the Tiki Terrace is the only South-Pacific style restaurant and bar showcasing live Polynesian dinner-&-shows every Friday and Saturday, live Island music most Wednesdays, and special events like the Windy City Uke Fest. Adorned with tropical island décor, the Tiki Terrace will make any guest feel like they stepped into paradise.
The Windy City Uke Fest hosted by the Tiki Terrace, Chicagos Hawaiian Hideaway
Des Plaines, IL. July, 2008 The largest ukulele fest in the Midwest comes to Chicago this summer, Aug 1-3 at the beautiful Tiki Terrace restaurant and showroom! Popular artists, instructors, vendors, and ukulele fanatics from Hawaii, the mainland, Canada, etc. will make their way to the Windy City to take part in the festivities!
Its exciting to think about all the incredible talent coming to our restaurant from across the country, says Scott Zuziak, owner of Tiki Terrace and co-producer of the Uke Fest. We have been fortunate to host musicians from Hawaii in the past, but never to this scale! Just a few artists in the performance line up:
Abe Lagrimas Jr. from Honolulu. 2007, nominated in the Most Promising Artist category of Hawaiis Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
Kimo Hussey from Honolulu. Musician and writer of He Mele Aloha, the most thorough and recognized ukulele songbook today.
Ali Lexa from Los Angeles. Accomplished ukulele jazz musician and premier MC/radio host of Uke Spot, the hottest ukulele telecast in the country.
Victoria Vox from Maryland. The most traveled ukulele musician in the world!
Besides the renown performers scheduled to perform, the Uke Fest also focuses on seminars and workshops for beginners through advanced ukulele players! Terry Pencil, co-producer of the Windy City Uke Fest comments, Never before has Chicago offered such a comprehensive schedule of workshops! There is something for everyone whether it be classes for a beginning ukulele player, seminars for ukulele instructors, workshops designed to challenge the advanced player, kids programs, and more! Two of the eleven instructors scheduled to host seminars:
Gerald Ross from Michigan. Artist since 1970 and has performed in concert with Bonnie Raitt, Arlo Guthrie, Doc Watson, and more!
Curt Sheller. Arguably, the most published musician of advanced and intermediate ukulele instruction in the world.
The Windy City Uke Fest also offers a fun social environment for the ukulele enthusiast! Participants will have the opportunity to meet other local players, find information about local ukulele clubs, meet some of the most talented uke players in the world, and join in many impromptu Jam Sessions with the other guests. Any level ukulele player is offered the opportunity to show his/her stuff on the Uke Tube Stage and then see their performances on You Tube. Several local and out of state vendors will be offering anything and everything having to do with the ukulele. And of course, Windy City Uke Fest merchandise along with special dining/cocktail menus will be available to attendees all weekend! Costs for the Uke Fest range from a $25 daily door charge to a $95 inclusive weekend pass that includes all seminars/workshops. For further information and tickets, please visit www.windycityukefest.com and www.thetikiterrace.com
Located in island of Des Plaines, IL, the Tiki Terrace is the only South-Pacific style restaurant and bar showcasing live Polynesian dinner-&-shows every Friday and Saturday, live Island music most Wednesdays, and special events like the Windy City Uke Fest. Adorned with tropical island décor, the Tiki Terrace will make any guest feel like they stepped into paradise.
LOVE AS LAUGHTER ANNOUNCE A HOLY TOUR
BAND TO TOUR WITH OXFORD COLLAPSE
New York, NY Glacial Pace recording artists, Love As Laughter, will embark on cross-country tour in support of their new album Holy. The tour begins with a special appearance with the Black Keys at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn, NY on August 7th and continues through September 23rd. Subpop recording artists Oxford Collapse will be co-headliners onthe entire tour.
Holy, the band's sixth album, was recorded during the second half of 2007 in-between tours with Modest Mouse and Band Of Horses and was produced by Joe Blaney at his NYC studio; Joe Music. Blaney is a renowned producer and engineer most notably known for his ground breaking work on the Clash's Combat Rock.The new video for All Parts Of Me, directed by Danny Perez (AnimalCollective) will make it's premiere on AOL Spinner today, Tuesday, July 22.
For more than a decade this Brooklyn based band has been one of indierock's best-kept secrets, but its sixth album (Holy) may change all that. - Rolling Stone
Love As Laughter Holy Tour Dates
Aug. 1 Maxwells Hoboken, NJ
Aug. 7 McCarren Park Pool Brooklyn, NY with BlackKeysWith Oxford Collapse
Aug. 22 Talking Head Baltimore, MD
Aug. 23 Local 506 Chapel Hill, NC
Aug. 24 Drunken Unicorn Atlanta, GA
Aug. 25 Bottle Tree Birmingham, AL
Aug. 26 Spanish Moon Baton Rouge, LA
Aug. 27 Mohawk Austin, TX
Aug. 29 Solar Culture Gallery Tucson, AZ
Aug. 30 Spaceland Los Angeles, CA
Sep. 2 Rickshaw Stop San Francisco, CA
Sep. 4 Berbatis Pan Portland, OR
Sep. 5 Sunset Tavern Seattle, WA
Sep. 6 Media Club Vancouver, BC
Sep. 8 Velvet Underground Edmonton, AB
Sep. 9 Marquee Room Calgary, AB
Sep. 10 Amigos Saskatoon, SK
Sep. 12 The Aquarium Fargo, ND
Sep. 13 The Maintenance Shop Ames, IA
Sep. 15 The Bluebird St. Louis, MO
Sep. 17 Schubas Tavern Chicago, IL
Sep. 19 Pike Room Pontiac, MI
Sep. 20 Sneaky Dees Toronto, ON
Friday, July 18, 2008
"Raices Fridays" at Las Tablas
A Weekly Celebration of Live Latin Music
Last week, HotHouse, Las Tablas and a sold-out crowd kicked off a weekly series of live Latin music at Las Tablas Restaurant, Chicago's premier Colombian steakhouse. The celebration continues at Las Tablas on Friday evenings, with live Latin music, fabulous food, and drink specials. When you go, be sure to print out and present this email for a free glass of sangria for each person in your party (limit one email per table). There is no cover for these shows - so come out and celebrate!
"Raices Fridays" at Las Tablas
Friday July 18: Afro-Mexican Son Jarocho with Fandanguero (sets at 8:30pm and 11pm; $5 margaritas, $4 Negra Modelo)
Friday July 25: Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova with Bossa Tres (sets at 8:30pm and 11pm; $5 caipirinhas and caipiroskas)
Friday Aug 1: Colombian and Venezuelan Joropo music with Araguaney (sets at 8:30pm and 11pm; $5 Colombian caipirinhas, $4 Cerveza Aguila de Colombia)
Friday Aug 8: Dominican Salve and Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena with Mofoe Orisha (sets at 8:30pm and 11pm; $5 mojitos, $4 cuba libre)
Las Tablas Restaurant is located at 2942 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 871-2414
Thursday, July 17, 2008
TAJ MAHAL ANNOUNCES 40TH ANNIVERARY TOUR TO COINCIDE WITH RELEASE OF MAESTRO
(Cleveland, OH) -- Composer and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal, a two-time GRAMMY® winner and one of the most influential American blues and roots artists of the past half-century, will embark on a nationwide tour in the final months of 2008 in support of Maestro (HUCD 3164), his September 30th release on Heads Up International. Maestro, Taj’s first U.S. recording in five years, marks the 40th anniversary of his rich and diverse recording career by mixing original material with chestnuts from vintage sources and newcomers alike. Guests on this anniversary gala include Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Angelique Kidjo, Los Lobos, Ziggy Marley and others – many of whom have been directly influenced by Taj’s music and guidance.
Much more than just a tribute to past glories, Maestro captures the same level of intensity and depth that has characterized every one of Taj’s recordings since his self-titled debut album in 1968. Simply put, four decades have done nothing to dilute his energy quotient. “The one thing I’ve always demanded of the records I’ve made is that they be danceable,” he says. “This record is danceable, it’s listenable, it has lots of different rhythms, it’s accessible, it’s all right in front of you. It’s a lot of fun, and it represents where I am at this particular moment in my life.”
Taj’s live show is a reflection of that same rhythm, accessibility and fun that characterize the new recording.
Thu Sept 25th Napa, CA Napa Valley Opera House
Fri Sept 26th Redding, CA Cascade Theater
Sat Sept 27th Arcata, CA Van Duzer Theatre
Sun Sept 28th Bend. OR Tower Theatre
Thu Oct 2nd Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre
Fri Oct 3rd Tarrytown, NY Tarrytown Music Hall
Sat Oct 4th TBA
Sun Oct 5th Washington D.C. Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
Thu Oct 9th Oberlin, OH Finney Chapel at Oberlin College
Fri Oct 10th Chicago, IL Morse Theatre
Sat Oct 11th Chicago, IL Morse Theatre
Sun Oct 12th Minneapolis, MN Fitzgerald Theater
Wed Oct 15th Missoula, MT University Theater
Thu Oct 16th Idaho Falls, ID Idaho Falls Performing Arts Center
Fri Oct 17th Boise, ID Egyptian Theatre
Sat Oct 18th Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
Sun Oct 19th TBA
Tue Oct 21 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre or Fox
Wed Oct 22nd Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
Thu Oct 23rd TBA
Sat Oct 25th San Francisco, CA The Fillmore (Featuring Phantom Blues Band and Special Guests)
Sat Nov 1st Troy, NY Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Mon Nov 3rd Brownfield, ME Stone Mountain Arts Center
Tue Nov 4th Brownfield, ME Stone Mountain Arts Center
Wed Nov 5th New London, CT Garde Arts Center
Thu Nov 6th Wilmington, DE The Grand Opera House
Fri Nov 7th Great Barrington, MA The Mahaiwe Theatre
Sat Nov 8th Fall River, MA Narrows Center for the Arts
Nov 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 Seattle, WA Jazz Alley
JAMES ANNOUNCE AMERICAN TOUR
BAND'S FIRST TOUR DATES IN 7 YEARS
NEW ALBUM, HEY MA, IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 16
New York, NY - UK faves James have announced their American tour dates
in support of their new album 'Hey Ma' being released on Decca. The band
will begin their tour on September 15th in Boston, MA; just one day
before the release of their first album in 7 years. In addition to their
headline tour, the band will make a stop at Radio City Music Hall in New
York City as special guests to Squeeze.
Influencing generations of bands (The Smiths, Oasis, Coldplay, Arcade
fire) with a career that includes 10 studio albums (5 produced by Brian
Eno) and twenty UK Top 40 singles including Sit Down, Come Home,
Born of Frustration, Sometimes and the ubiquitous Laid, James were
one of the most consistently successful artists of the 90's until they
quit in 2001. Known worldwide for their electrifying live shows, this
newly reunited maverick live band; Tim Booth, Jim Glennie, Larry Gott,
Saul Davies, Mark Hunter, Dave Baynton-Power and Andy Diagram will
embark on a long overdue US concert tour that's sure to remind everyone
of their lasting legacy.
"This is the best period of James I've ever been involved in. The band
is reformed in its strongest line up, (the 'Goldmother' to 'Laid'
period) and everything feels fresh again. The response in Europe has
been ecstatic and we are proud and excited to be returning to the
States, where we feel we have some unfinished business." Tim Booth
With subjects ranging from the war in Iraq in the title track to the
birth of Booths son in Bubbles, the new album 'Hey Ma' is as rich and
as passionate as anything they have ever created. James has remained
true to their original principles of making music their way. The success
of their recent UK tours and rave reviews of their new album demonstrate
their massive and extremely loyal fanbase and firmly remind the world
both of their distinct musical significance and their continued
relevance to a new generation.
FOLLOWING ARE THE LATEST TOUR DATES FOR JAMES:
September 15 Boston, MA Paradise
September 16 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero
September 18 Washington, DC 9.30 Club
September 19 New York, NY Radio City Music
Hall
September 20 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony
September 22 Montreal, QB Club Soda
September 23 Toronto, ON Phoenix
September 25 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
September 26 Milwaukee, WI Turner
September 27 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line
September 29 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
October 1 San Francisco, CA The Regency
October 2 Los Angeles, CA El Rey
October 3 San Diego, CA House of
Blues
October 5 Anaheim, CA House of
Blues
October 7 Mexico City, Mexico Auditorio
Nacional
October 8 Guadalajara, Mexico Arena VFG
"This doesn't feel like a reformation, but a second coming" THE GUARDIAN
Stay tuned to www.wearejames.com for onsale and ticketing details
BAND'S FIRST TOUR DATES IN 7 YEARS
NEW ALBUM, HEY MA, IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 16
New York, NY - UK faves James have announced their American tour dates
in support of their new album 'Hey Ma' being released on Decca. The band
will begin their tour on September 15th in Boston, MA; just one day
before the release of their first album in 7 years. In addition to their
headline tour, the band will make a stop at Radio City Music Hall in New
York City as special guests to Squeeze.
Influencing generations of bands (The Smiths, Oasis, Coldplay, Arcade
fire) with a career that includes 10 studio albums (5 produced by Brian
Eno) and twenty UK Top 40 singles including Sit Down, Come Home,
Born of Frustration, Sometimes and the ubiquitous Laid, James were
one of the most consistently successful artists of the 90's until they
quit in 2001. Known worldwide for their electrifying live shows, this
newly reunited maverick live band; Tim Booth, Jim Glennie, Larry Gott,
Saul Davies, Mark Hunter, Dave Baynton-Power and Andy Diagram will
embark on a long overdue US concert tour that's sure to remind everyone
of their lasting legacy.
"This is the best period of James I've ever been involved in. The band
is reformed in its strongest line up, (the 'Goldmother' to 'Laid'
period) and everything feels fresh again. The response in Europe has
been ecstatic and we are proud and excited to be returning to the
States, where we feel we have some unfinished business." Tim Booth
With subjects ranging from the war in Iraq in the title track to the
birth of Booths son in Bubbles, the new album 'Hey Ma' is as rich and
as passionate as anything they have ever created. James has remained
true to their original principles of making music their way. The success
of their recent UK tours and rave reviews of their new album demonstrate
their massive and extremely loyal fanbase and firmly remind the world
both of their distinct musical significance and their continued
relevance to a new generation.
FOLLOWING ARE THE LATEST TOUR DATES FOR JAMES:
September 15 Boston, MA Paradise
September 16 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero
September 18 Washington, DC 9.30 Club
September 19 New York, NY Radio City Music
Hall
September 20 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony
September 22 Montreal, QB Club Soda
September 23 Toronto, ON Phoenix
September 25 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
September 26 Milwaukee, WI Turner
September 27 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line
September 29 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
October 1 San Francisco, CA The Regency
October 2 Los Angeles, CA El Rey
October 3 San Diego, CA House of
Blues
October 5 Anaheim, CA House of
Blues
October 7 Mexico City, Mexico Auditorio
Nacional
October 8 Guadalajara, Mexico Arena VFG
"This doesn't feel like a reformation, but a second coming" THE GUARDIAN
Stay tuned to www.wearejames.com for onsale and ticketing details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SECONDHAND SERENADE’S “FALL FOR YOU” BLOWING UP AT TOP 40 RADIO - #3 ON ITUNES ALTERNATIVE CHART, #26 ITUNES TOP 100 SONGS * VH1, FUSE AND MTV HITS ALL ADD THE VIDEO
“Fall For You” Moves To #27 On The Top 40/Pop Charts, U.S. Headlining Tour Underway
NEW YORK, NY (July 16,2008) – Secondhand Serenade has had a stellar year so far, and it’s only getting better this summer. “Fall For You” is blazing up the Pop charts, moving up to #27* this week. The song is receiving strong support from radio and is the #1 most played song on KHKS/Dallas, and in the Top 10 most requested songs at stations such as Z100/NYC, WSTR/Atlanta, KBKS/Seattle, WHBQ/Memphis, KDWB/Minneapolis, and KXXM/San Antonio, to name a few.
In the midst of Secondhand Serenade’s biggest week at Top 40 and Hot AC radio, with over 20 new commitments reported this week, VH1, FUSE and MTV Hits have added the “Fall For You” video into rotation!
Digital sales on "Fall For You" are taking off. It's currently #3 on the iTunes Top Alternative Songs, and #24 in the Top 100 Songs. Each week, the song sells more and more. This past week, "Fall For You" sold 35,389 singles! (up from 28,690 the week before and 26,953 the week before that). Secondhand Serenade has performed the song nationally on the CBS Early Show, Late Night With Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. A Twist In My Story re-appeared on on the Billboard Top 200 this week, as sales of the album have begun to pick up as well.
Secondhand Serenade set out on a five week U.S. headlining tour last week, which included sold out nights in Los Angeles, San Diego and Corpus Christi, in support of their sophomore album, A Twist In My Story (Glassnote/ILG, 2/19/08), which debuted at #44 on the Billboard Top 200.
7/16/08 Corpus Christi, TX Brewster St Ice House
7/17/08 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
7/18/08 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
7/19/08 Oklahoma City, OK Conservatory
7/20/08 Cordova, TN Skate Park of Memphis
7/22/08 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
7/23/08 Charlotte, NC Amo's South End
7/25/08 Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Culture Room
7/26/08 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits
7/27/08 Orlando, FL The Social
7/29/08 Columbia, SC Headliners
7/30/08 Fayetteville, NC Jester's Pub
7/31/08 Greenville, SC The Handlebar
8/1/08 Norfolk, VA The Norva
8/2/08 Richmond, VA The National
8/3/08 Towson, MD Recher Theatre
8/5/08 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero
8/6/08 New York, NY Blender Theatre @ Gramercy
8/7/08 S. Burlington, VT Higher Ground
8/8/08 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre
8/9/08 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
8/12/08 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
8/13/08 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom
8/14/08 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
8/15/08 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
8/16/08 Chicago, IL Metro
8/17/08 Green Bay, WI Riverside Ballroom
8/19/08 Madison, WI The Loft
8/20/08 St. Paul, MN Station 4
8/21/08 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
8/22/08 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
MySpace: www.myspace.com/secondhandserenade
SECONDHAND SERENADE’S “FALL FOR YOU” BLOWING UP AT TOP 40 RADIO - #3 ON ITUNES ALTERNATIVE CHART, #26 ITUNES TOP 100 SONGS * VH1, FUSE AND MTV HITS ALL ADD THE VIDEO
“Fall For You” Moves To #27 On The Top 40/Pop Charts, U.S. Headlining Tour Underway
NEW YORK, NY (July 16,2008) – Secondhand Serenade has had a stellar year so far, and it’s only getting better this summer. “Fall For You” is blazing up the Pop charts, moving up to #27* this week. The song is receiving strong support from radio and is the #1 most played song on KHKS/Dallas, and in the Top 10 most requested songs at stations such as Z100/NYC, WSTR/Atlanta, KBKS/Seattle, WHBQ/Memphis, KDWB/Minneapolis, and KXXM/San Antonio, to name a few.
In the midst of Secondhand Serenade’s biggest week at Top 40 and Hot AC radio, with over 20 new commitments reported this week, VH1, FUSE and MTV Hits have added the “Fall For You” video into rotation!
Digital sales on "Fall For You" are taking off. It's currently #3 on the iTunes Top Alternative Songs, and #24 in the Top 100 Songs. Each week, the song sells more and more. This past week, "Fall For You" sold 35,389 singles! (up from 28,690 the week before and 26,953 the week before that). Secondhand Serenade has performed the song nationally on the CBS Early Show, Late Night With Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. A Twist In My Story re-appeared on on the Billboard Top 200 this week, as sales of the album have begun to pick up as well.
Secondhand Serenade set out on a five week U.S. headlining tour last week, which included sold out nights in Los Angeles, San Diego and Corpus Christi, in support of their sophomore album, A Twist In My Story (Glassnote/ILG, 2/19/08), which debuted at #44 on the Billboard Top 200.
7/16/08 Corpus Christi, TX Brewster St Ice House
7/17/08 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
7/18/08 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
7/19/08 Oklahoma City, OK Conservatory
7/20/08 Cordova, TN Skate Park of Memphis
7/22/08 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
7/23/08 Charlotte, NC Amo's South End
7/25/08 Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Culture Room
7/26/08 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits
7/27/08 Orlando, FL The Social
7/29/08 Columbia, SC Headliners
7/30/08 Fayetteville, NC Jester's Pub
7/31/08 Greenville, SC The Handlebar
8/1/08 Norfolk, VA The Norva
8/2/08 Richmond, VA The National
8/3/08 Towson, MD Recher Theatre
8/5/08 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero
8/6/08 New York, NY Blender Theatre @ Gramercy
8/7/08 S. Burlington, VT Higher Ground
8/8/08 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre
8/9/08 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
8/12/08 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
8/13/08 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom
8/14/08 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
8/15/08 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
8/16/08 Chicago, IL Metro
8/17/08 Green Bay, WI Riverside Ballroom
8/19/08 Madison, WI The Loft
8/20/08 St. Paul, MN Station 4
8/21/08 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
8/22/08 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
MySpace: www.myspace.com/secondhandserenade
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
If you're looking for a great night of blues in Chicago, Lonnie Brooks brings his incendiary band to the Blues Day Festival on Saturday, July 12th for roof-raising live performances.
Lonnie's mix of Louisiana swamp blues, Texas string bending, proto-rock and roll and hard Chicago blues is a sure-fire recipe for a wild, good time. Lonnie is a master showman and one of Chicago's top bluesmen--we guarantee a terrific time will be had by all!
Here are the details:
Saturday, July 12th
Blues Day Festival
Congress Theatre
2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.Chicago, IL
www.bluesdayfestival.com
773.499.9644
10:00 p.m.
General Admin - $20
All day Pass - $30
Students - $15
VIP Seating - $40
**REMEMBER--ALWAYS CONTACT THE VENUE TO CONFIRM DATES & SHOW TIMES
Lonnie's mix of Louisiana swamp blues, Texas string bending, proto-rock and roll and hard Chicago blues is a sure-fire recipe for a wild, good time. Lonnie is a master showman and one of Chicago's top bluesmen--we guarantee a terrific time will be had by all!
Here are the details:
Saturday, July 12th
Blues Day Festival
Congress Theatre
2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.Chicago, IL
www.bluesdayfestival.com
773.499.9644
10:00 p.m.
General Admin - $20
All day Pass - $30
Students - $15
VIP Seating - $40
**REMEMBER--ALWAYS CONTACT THE VENUE TO CONFIRM DATES & SHOW TIMES
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Happy July Everyone!
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Some features have been temporarily removed while we restructure them back into this new design, so please check back often!
Thanks and have a safe 4th of July!
Dennis M. Kelly
Owner/Editor
Chicago Music Guide
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Thanks and have a safe 4th of July!
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