Thursday, April 30, 2009
Franz Ferdinand and Born Ruffians @ The Riviera Theater!!
TONIGHT: 4/30/09
Tix:$30 (small quantity still available @ the Riv box office)
Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:30pm
This is Franz Ferdiand's first time back in Chicago performing tracks off their latest album "TONIGHT: FRANZ FERDINAND" featuring hit tracks "No You Girls" and "Ulysses"
http://www.myspace.com/franzferdinand
TONIGHT: 4/30/09
Tix:$30 (small quantity still available @ the Riv box office)
Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:30pm
This is Franz Ferdiand's first time back in Chicago performing tracks off their latest album "TONIGHT: FRANZ FERDINAND" featuring hit tracks "No You Girls" and "Ulysses"
http://www.myspace.com/franzferdinand
Friday, April 24, 2009
AN AFTERNOON WITH BOB DYLAN TODAY!!!
From 11am to 3pm
@Spot Cafe
901 N.
Larrabee
Chicago, IL
Enjoy a beautiful Friday afternoon at @ Spot Cafe where we will indulge and celebrate the music of Bob Dylan!!
Bob Dylan's latest album "Together Through Life" drops Tuesday April 28th, 2009 and we're throwing a listening party!
Dylan fans will get to hear tracks off his brand new album, "Together Through Life" before anyone else!
Some of Chicago's finest local singer/songwriters:
C.
Ezra Lange
Chris Farrell
Michael Lux from Hollus
will be performing classic Bob Dylan songs!!
Attendees can also join in on a raffle where we will be giving away some awesome Bob Dylan prizes including:
Bob Dylan Catalog CDs and 7' vinyl, Bob Dylan Unplugged DVD, Bob Dylan Chronicles Book, Bob Dylan Hollywood Foto - Rhetoric Book and more!!
For those who really want to get involved, there will be a Bob Dylan look a like contest (Best dressed Bob Dylan impersonator wins a prize!1)
The event is FREE and ALL AGES. Guests 21+ can BYOB.
Excellent and affordable food and drinks will be available!!
Join in on celebrating one of music's most timeless and influential artists, BOB DYLAN!!
From 11am to 3pm
@Spot Cafe
901 N.
Larrabee
Chicago, IL
Enjoy a beautiful Friday afternoon at @ Spot Cafe where we will indulge and celebrate the music of Bob Dylan!!
Bob Dylan's latest album "Together Through Life" drops Tuesday April 28th, 2009 and we're throwing a listening party!
Dylan fans will get to hear tracks off his brand new album, "Together Through Life" before anyone else!
Some of Chicago's finest local singer/
C.
Ezra Lange
Chris Farrell
Michael Lux from Hollus
will be performing classic Bob Dylan songs!!
Attendees can also join in on a raffle where we will be giving away some awesome Bob Dylan prizes including:
Bob Dylan Catalog CDs and 7' vinyl, Bob Dylan Unplugged DVD, Bob Dylan Chronicles Book, Bob Dylan Hollywood Foto - Rhetoric Book and more!!
For those who really want to get involved, there will be a Bob Dylan look a like contest (Best dressed Bob Dylan impersonator wins a prize!1)
The event is FREE and ALL AGES. Guests 21+ can BYOB.
Excellent and affordable food and drinks will be available!!
Join in on celebrating one of music's most timeless and influential artists, BOB DYLAN!!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Peter Bjorn and John with Chairlift @ The Metro tonight!!
Two awesome bands, Peter Bjorn and John along with Chairlift will be performing. If you haven't heard these guys yet, check em out! I promise you will not be able to stop listening to them.
If you're into Indie/Pop/New Wave music then head on out to tonight's show @ The Metro!
Show: @ The Metro
18 & Over
Tix: $20
Doors @ 8pm Show @ 9pm
Two awesome bands, Peter Bjorn and John along with Chairlift will be performing. If you haven't heard these guys yet, check em out! I promise you will not be able to stop listening to them.
If you're into Indie/Pop/New Wave music then head on out to tonight's show @ The Metro!
Show: @ The Metro
18 & Over
Tix: $20
Doors @ 8pm Show @ 9pm
Saturday, April 18, 2009
25th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival Line-up Announced!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Walgreens Day Stage
· 12 - 12:30 pm - Alfred Wheeler & Blessed
· 12:35 - 12:55 pm - Ebone'
· 1 - 1:25 pm - Maurice Griffin (Maurice Griffin is the BET Sunday Best contestant)
· 1:30 - 2 pm - The Celestials
· 2:10 - 2:35 pm - Felica Welch & Friends
· 2:40 - 3:10 pm - New Orleans Heritage Festival Artists-The Williams Group
· 3:20 - 3:45 pm - The James'
· 3:50 - 4:15 pm - Lady La Varnga Hubbard
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
· 4:30 - 4:55 pm - The Voices of Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir The Voices of Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir is the How Sweet the Sound Winner! (Best Church Choir in U.S.)
· 5 - 5:25 pm - Shekinah Glory Ministry
· 5:35 - 6:20 pm - Jonathan Nelson featuring Purpose
· 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Fred Nelson, III presents: "An Evening of Gospel Elegance" featuring Rodrick Dixon, The Divine Divas (Felicia Coleman-Evans, Connie Kinnison & Elizabeth Norman-Sojourner) and The Gospel Music According to Chicago Mass Choir
· 7:40 - 8:15 pm - The Quartet Special featuring Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites and Lee Williams & The Spiritual Q-C's
· 8:30 - 9:30 pm - DONNIE McCLURKIN
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Walgreens Day Stage
"SUNDAY QUARTET SPECIAL"
· 12 - 12:30 pm - Evelyn Turrentine Agee
· 12:35 - 1 pm - The Mighty Bells of Joy
· 1:05 - 1:30 pm - The Gospel Crusaders
· 1:35 - 2:10 pm - The Genessee Travelers
· 2:15 - 2:45 pm - The Christland Singers
· 2:55 - 3:30 pm - Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites
· 3:40 - 4:15 pm - Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
· 4:30 - 5 pm - Dr. Charles G. Hayes & The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir
· 5:05 - 5:30 pm - New Direction
· 5:40 - 6:25 pm - Rev. Dr. Lucius Hall presents: "A Touch of Chicago's Gospel Pioneers/Legends" featuring Professor Almond Dawson, Evangelist Verlene Moore, Reverend Walter Veal & Dr. Yolanda Freeman
· 6:35 - 7:05 pm - Evelyn Turrentine-Agee
· 7:20 - 8:20 pm - Special appearance by FANTASIA featuring Diane Barrino (mother & daughter)
· 8:30 - 9:30 pm - KIRK FRANLKIN
Walgreens Day Stage
· 12 - 12:30 pm - Alfred Wheeler & Blessed
· 12:35 - 12:55 pm - Ebone'
· 1 - 1:25 pm - Maurice Griffin (Maurice Griffin is the BET Sunday Best contestant)
· 1:30 - 2 pm - The Celestials
· 2:10 - 2:35 pm - Felica Welch & Friends
· 2:40 - 3:10 pm - New Orleans Heritage Festival Artists-The Williams Group
· 3:20 - 3:45 pm - The James'
· 3:50 - 4:15 pm - Lady La Varnga Hubbard
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
· 4:30 - 4:55 pm - The Voices of Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir The Voices of Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir is the How Sweet the Sound Winner! (Best Church Choir in U.S.)
· 5 - 5:25 pm - Shekinah Glory Ministry
· 5:35 - 6:20 pm - Jonathan Nelson featuring Purpose
· 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Fred Nelson, III presents: "An Evening of Gospel Elegance" featuring Rodrick Dixon, The Divine Divas (Felicia Coleman-Evans, Connie Kinnison & Elizabeth Norman-Sojourner) and The Gospel Music According to Chicago Mass Choir
· 7:40 - 8:15 pm - The Quartet Special featuring Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites and Lee Williams & The Spiritual Q-C's
· 8:30 - 9:30 pm - DONNIE McCLURKIN
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Walgreens Day Stage
"SUNDAY QUARTET SPECIAL"
· 12 - 12:30 pm - Evelyn Turrentine Agee
· 12:35 - 1 pm - The Mighty Bells of Joy
· 1:05 - 1:30 pm - The Gospel Crusaders
· 1:35 - 2:10 pm - The Genessee Travelers
· 2:15 - 2:45 pm - The Christland Singers
· 2:55 - 3:30 pm - Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites
· 3:40 - 4:15 pm - Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
· 4:30 - 5 pm - Dr. Charles G. Hayes & The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir
· 5:05 - 5:30 pm - New Direction
· 5:40 - 6:25 pm - Rev. Dr. Lucius Hall presents: "A Touch of Chicago's Gospel Pioneers/Legends" featuring Professor Almond Dawson, Evangelist Verlene Moore, Reverend Walter Veal & Dr. Yolanda Freeman
· 6:35 - 7:05 pm - Evelyn Turrentine-Agee
· 7:20 - 8:20 pm - Special appearance by FANTASIA featuring Diane Barrino (mother & daughter)
· 8:30 - 9:30 pm - KIRK FRANLKIN
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
For Immediate Release
NARM to Sponsor Record Store Day
Stores Around the World Featuring Special Events;
New York City Mayor Declares April 18
“Record Store Day”
Marlton, NJ – APRIL 13, 2009: The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM), the official sponsor of Record Store Day, is announcing that over 1,000 record stores around the globe will be celebrating music together on Saturday, April 18.
This second annual event was created to recognize the profound positive impact local retail shops have had on the world of music over the years. Participating countries include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom; France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, Israel, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
NARM President Jim Donio will participate in the festivities in New York City, where a proclamation from Mayor Bloomberg will officially declare April 18 as Record Store Day. These events will take place at J&R Music and Computer World, the iconic retailer headed by NARM Chairman Rachelle Friedman.
Jim Donio says, "NARM is very proud to sponsor Record Store Day '09 and thrilled to join the celebration in Manhattan.” He continued, “In today’s challenging marketplace, it is refreshing to recognize our many retailers’ thriving and successful businesses. Independent retailers around the world encompass a passion and enthusiasm that truly enhances the commerce and enriches the culture within their communities. We believe NARM’s support will energize and inspire local retail partners and organizers to continue celebrating music across the globe.”
In addition to the prestigious proclamation from Mayor Bloomberg’s office, J&R will present live music and offer special promotions throughout the day, including free performances and autograph signings by national recording artists.
Across the United States, hundreds of other live performances and signings will be featured at participating retail outlets throughout the country. All confirmed musical appearances are listed here: www.recordstoreday.com
NARM advances the promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of music by providing its members with a forum for diverse meeting and networking opportunities, information and education to support their businesses, as well as advocating for their common interests. NARM is based in Marlton, New Jersey. Website: www.narm.com.
Record Store Day is organized by the Music Monitor Network, the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS), Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS) and Newbury.
NARM to Sponsor Record Store Day
Stores Around the World Featuring Special Events;
New York City Mayor Declares April 18
“Record Store Day”
Marlton, NJ – APRIL 13, 2009: The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM), the official sponsor of Record Store Day, is announcing that over 1,000 record stores around the globe will be celebrating music together on Saturday, April 18.
This second annual event was created to recognize the profound positive impact local retail shops have had on the world of music over the years. Participating countries include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom; France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, Israel, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
NARM President Jim Donio will participate in the festivities in New York City, where a proclamation from Mayor Bloomberg will officially declare April 18 as Record Store Day. These events will take place at J&R Music and Computer World, the iconic retailer headed by NARM Chairman Rachelle Friedman.
Jim Donio says, "NARM is very proud to sponsor Record Store Day '09 and thrilled to join the celebration in Manhattan.” He continued, “In today’s challenging marketplace, it is refreshing to recognize our many retailers’ thriving and successful businesses. Independent retailers around the world encompass a passion and enthusiasm that truly enhances the commerce and enriches the culture within their communities. We believe NARM’s support will energize and inspire local retail partners and organizers to continue celebrating music across the globe.”
In addition to the prestigious proclamation from Mayor Bloomberg’s office, J&R will present live music and offer special promotions throughout the day, including free performances and autograph signings by national recording artists.
Across the United States, hundreds of other live performances and signings will be featured at participating retail outlets throughout the country. All confirmed musical appearances are listed here: www.recordstoreday.com
NARM advances the promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of music by providing its members with a forum for diverse meeting and networking opportunities, information and education to support their businesses, as well as advocating for their common interests. NARM is based in Marlton, New Jersey. Website: www.narm.com.
Record Store Day is organized by the Music Monitor Network, the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS), Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS) and Newbury.
Monday, April 13, 2009
GOMEZ CONFIRMS NEW TOUR DATES
NEW ALBUM "A NEW TIDE" SCORES HIGHEST CHART DEBUT IN BAND'S HISTORY
ATO Records recording artist Gomez has announced a national tour with dates confirmed throughout the Spring and Summer of 2009. The band will be touring in support of its just-released sixth studio record "A New Tide." The tour will kick off in Detroit, MI, on May 22, hitting most regions of the US and even up into Canada for a date in Toronto on May 29. The trek will culminate on June 12 with the band's third career appearance at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN. The band will also appear at this year's Mile High and 10,000 Lakes Festival during their second leg of the tour in July.
"A New Tide" debuted on Billboard's Top Album chart at #60 this week, marking the highest chart debut in the band's history. Billboard praised the release, proclaiming that it is "a brilliant 11-song collection of lyrical jewels embellished by colorful and unusual textural arrangements." The New York Daily News also touted the band, claiming that "Gomez crafts warm, rustic pop songs that recall classic '60s rock groups like Traffic and the Faces," while Paste Magazine calls the new album "Catchy, quirky & Gomez's most experimental."
Confirmed tour dates are below. Additional Midwest and West Coast dates to be announced shortly.
May 22 St. Andrews Hall, Detroit, MI
May 23 Summer Camp, Chillicothe, IL
May 24 Pabst Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
May 26 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
May 27 Headliners Music Hall, Louisville, KY
May 29 Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON
May 30 Mountain Jam Festival, Hunter, NY
Jun 1 Terminal 5, New York, NY
Jun 2 House of Blues, Boston, MA
Jun 3 Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 4 Madison Theatre, Covington, KY
Jun 7 Wakarusa Music Camping Festival, Ozark, AR
Jun 8 Stubb's, Austin, TX
Jun 9 Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
Jun 10 House of Blues, Dallas, TX
Jun 12 Bonnaroo Music Arts Festival, Manchester, TN
July 18 Mile High Festival, Denver, CO
July 22 10,000 Lakes Festival, Detroit Lakes, MN
A limited number of presale tickets are currently available at: http://www.gomeztickets.musictoday.com
Full ticketing and show info is available at Gomez's Web site: http://www.gomeztheband.com.
NEW ALBUM "A NEW TIDE" SCORES HIGHEST CHART DEBUT IN BAND'S HISTORY
ATO Records recording artist Gomez has announced a national tour with dates confirmed throughout the Spring and Summer of 2009. The band will be touring in support of its just-released sixth studio record "A New Tide." The tour will kick off in Detroit, MI, on May 22, hitting most regions of the US and even up into Canada for a date in Toronto on May 29. The trek will culminate on June 12 with the band's third career appearance at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN. The band will also appear at this year's Mile High and 10,000 Lakes Festival during their second leg of the tour in July.
"A New Tide" debuted on Billboard's Top Album chart at #60 this week, marking the highest chart debut in the band's history. Billboard praised the release, proclaiming that it is "a brilliant 11-song collection of lyrical jewels embellished by colorful and unusual textural arrangements." The New York Daily News also touted the band, claiming that "Gomez crafts warm, rustic pop songs that recall classic '60s rock groups like Traffic and the Faces," while Paste Magazine calls the new album "Catchy, quirky & Gomez's most experimental."
Confirmed tour dates are below. Additional Midwest and West Coast dates to be announced shortly.
May 22 St. Andrews Hall, Detroit, MI
May 23 Summer Camp, Chillicothe, IL
May 24 Pabst Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
May 26 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
May 27 Headliners Music Hall, Louisville, KY
May 29 Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON
May 30 Mountain Jam Festival, Hunter, NY
Jun 1 Terminal 5, New York, NY
Jun 2 House of Blues, Boston, MA
Jun 3 Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 4 Madison Theatre, Covington, KY
Jun 7 Wakarusa Music Camping Festival, Ozark, AR
Jun 8 Stubb's, Austin, TX
Jun 9 Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
Jun 10 House of Blues, Dallas, TX
Jun 12 Bonnaroo Music Arts Festival, Manchester, TN
July 18 Mile High Festival, Denver, CO
July 22 10,000 Lakes Festival, Detroit Lakes, MN
A limited number of presale tickets are currently available at: http://www.gomeztickets.musictoday.com
Full ticketing and show info is available at Gomez's Web site: http://www.gomeztheband.com.
CHICAGO SINGER/SONGWRITER DYLAN LLOYD
TO PERFORM SONGS FROM HIS DEBUT EP THE TRINITY
ACROSS THE REGION THROUGHOUT THE SPRING
At just 22 years old, Chicago born and bred singer/songwriter DYLAN LLOYD has already showcased an ability to craft poignant songs in a multitude of genres by infusing soul, pop, blues and rock. His impressive catalog spans celebrated work with previous outfits PANGEA and LOOSE CHANGE, and with the 2009 release of his debut solo EP THE TRINITY, Lloyd has set the stage for a leap to the forefront of today’s music scene.
Throughout the spring, Dylan Lloyd will bring songs from his debut EP to live audiences across the region with the following performances:
Thu
4/16
University Of Illinois - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Fri
4/24
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
Sat
4/25
Risque Cafe
Chicago, IL
Thu
4/30
Flavor
Flossmoor, IL
Fri
5/1
Flavor
Flossmoor, IL
Sat
6/6
Risque Cafe
Chicago, IL
Taking cues from a span of influences and artistic inspirations shaped the musical progression of THE TRINITY EP. Classic essentials of Billy Joel, Prince, Elton John and The Beatles meet modern principles of pop and rock from the likes of Ben Folds, Foo Fighters and John Mayer on the debut disc. “The songs for me are an unconscious refreshment to the brain,” explains Dylan. “They are fresh songs that at the same time maintain elements of something old that may have been forgotten about in the music that people love.”
TO PERFORM SONGS FROM HIS DEBUT EP THE TRINITY
ACROSS THE REGION THROUGHOUT THE SPRING
At just 22 years old, Chicago born and bred singer/songwriter DYLAN LLOYD has already showcased an ability to craft poignant songs in a multitude of genres by infusing soul, pop, blues and rock. His impressive catalog spans celebrated work with previous outfits PANGEA and LOOSE CHANGE, and with the 2009 release of his debut solo EP THE TRINITY, Lloyd has set the stage for a leap to the forefront of today’s music scene.
Throughout the spring, Dylan Lloyd will bring songs from his debut EP to live audiences across the region with the following performances:
Thu
4/16
University Of Illinois - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Fri
4/24
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
Sat
4/25
Risque Cafe
Chicago, IL
Thu
4/30
Flavor
Flossmoor, IL
Fri
5/1
Flavor
Flossmoor, IL
Sat
6/6
Risque Cafe
Chicago, IL
Taking cues from a span of influences and artistic inspirations shaped the musical progression of THE TRINITY EP. Classic essentials of Billy Joel, Prince, Elton John and The Beatles meet modern principles of pop and rock from the likes of Ben Folds, Foo Fighters and John Mayer on the debut disc. “The songs for me are an unconscious refreshment to the brain,” explains Dylan. “They are fresh songs that at the same time maintain elements of something old that may have been forgotten about in the music that people love.”
TINTED WINDOWS CELEBRATE ALBUM RELEASE WITH APPEARANCES ON LETTERMAN, FALLON; CLUB SHOWS IN NY, LA, CHICAGO; AND DATES WITH NO DOUBT
Tinted Windows, the acclaimed new band comprised of Taylor Hanson, James Iha, Adam Schlesinger, and Bun E. Carlos, will celebrate the April 21st release of their highly-anticipated debut album with a flurry of activity, including late night television appearances, intimate club dates and appearances with No Doubt in Atlantic City and at the Bamboozle Festival.
The group - which the New York Times called "a multi-generational alliance devoted to power pop" - will perform on The Late Show with David Letterman on April 21st and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on April 23rd. The band has also confirmed shows at NYC's Mercury Lounge (April 20), LA's Troubadour (April 28), and Chicago's Double Door (April 30). Tinted Windows will also support No Doubt at their first show in five years at Atlantic City's Borgata on May 2 and then again at the Bamboozle Festival in NJ's Meadowlands on May 3.
Since their live unveiling at South By Southwest in March, critics have described Tinted Windows' sound as "hook crammed power pop jams" (Spin), "pure power pop", (Rolling Stone), and "more or less exactly a fusion of those four sensibilities...it's hard to deny the playfulness and joy at the heart of it" (NPR). The Chicago Sun-Times said "the new supergroup...qualifies as one of the strangest ever assembled, but...also promises to be one of the most artistically successful...[they] played with bountiful exuberance and ample confidence."
Taylor Hanson (lead vocals) is best known as a member of Hanson, the multi-million-selling trio of brothers from Tulsa who have been recording and touring since 1992. James Iha (guitar) was one of the original members of the Smashing Pumpkins, and has also been a member of A Perfect Circle and a solo artist. Adam Schlesinger (bass) is in the bands Fountains Of Wayne and Ivy. Bun E. Carlos (drums) is the drummer of the legendary Cheap Trick, with whom he has played since the group's inception in 1974.
The album "TINTED WINDOWS" (available in stores and at digital retailers April 21 on S-Curve Records) is a stripped-down, high energy record that combines the strengths and identifiable styles of each member without ever really sounding like anything else any of the four has done elsewhere. The album contains leadoff single "Kind Of A Girl", which is already at radio. The deadpan performance video for the song on fictional late night show "Rock After Dark" was a blogosphere hit, and it has also recently been heard in promos for ABC's "Samantha Who?"
The band will continue to perform throughout the year in support of their album. More dates and events will be announced shortly at tintedwindowsmusic.com.
APRIL
20 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
25 Edmond, OK Plunkett Park/University of Central Oklahoma
28 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
30 Chicago, IL Double Door
MAY
2 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Events Center - w/No Doubt
3 E. Rutherford, NJ The Bamboozle 2009 @ Meadowlands Sports Complex
Tinted Windows, the acclaimed new band comprised of Taylor Hanson, James Iha, Adam Schlesinger, and Bun E. Carlos, will celebrate the April 21st release of their highly-anticipated debut album with a flurry of activity, including late night television appearances, intimate club dates and appearances with No Doubt in Atlantic City and at the Bamboozle Festival.
The group - which the New York Times called "a multi-generational alliance devoted to power pop" - will perform on The Late Show with David Letterman on April 21st and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on April 23rd. The band has also confirmed shows at NYC's Mercury Lounge (April 20), LA's Troubadour (April 28), and Chicago's Double Door (April 30). Tinted Windows will also support No Doubt at their first show in five years at Atlantic City's Borgata on May 2 and then again at the Bamboozle Festival in NJ's Meadowlands on May 3.
Since their live unveiling at South By Southwest in March, critics have described Tinted Windows' sound as "hook crammed power pop jams" (Spin), "pure power pop", (Rolling Stone), and "more or less exactly a fusion of those four sensibilities...it's hard to deny the playfulness and joy at the heart of it" (NPR). The Chicago Sun-Times said "the new supergroup...qualifies as one of the strangest ever assembled, but...also promises to be one of the most artistically successful...[they] played with bountiful exuberance and ample confidence."
Taylor Hanson (lead vocals) is best known as a member of Hanson, the multi-million-selling trio of brothers from Tulsa who have been recording and touring since 1992. James Iha (guitar) was one of the original members of the Smashing Pumpkins, and has also been a member of A Perfect Circle and a solo artist. Adam Schlesinger (bass) is in the bands Fountains Of Wayne and Ivy. Bun E. Carlos (drums) is the drummer of the legendary Cheap Trick, with whom he has played since the group's inception in 1974.
The album "TINTED WINDOWS" (available in stores and at digital retailers April 21 on S-Curve Records) is a stripped-down, high energy record that combines the strengths and identifiable styles of each member without ever really sounding like anything else any of the four has done elsewhere. The album contains leadoff single "Kind Of A Girl", which is already at radio. The deadpan performance video for the song on fictional late night show "Rock After Dark" was a blogosphere hit, and it has also recently been heard in promos for ABC's "Samantha Who?"
The band will continue to perform throughout the year in support of their album. More dates and events will be announced shortly at tintedwindowsmusic.com.
APRIL
20 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
25 Edmond, OK Plunkett Park/University of Central Oklahoma
28 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
30 Chicago, IL Double Door
MAY
2 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Events Center - w/No Doubt
3 E. Rutherford, NJ The Bamboozle 2009 @ Meadowlands Sports Complex
JENNIE DEVOE TO RELEASE BRAND-NEW ALBUM, STRANGE SUNSHINE, ON JULY 21ST
INDIANAPOLIS-BASED SOUL SINGER-SONGWRITER’S FOURTH INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED ALBUM PRODUCED BY PJ HARVEY COLLABORATOR JOHN PARISH
April 13th, 2009 — New York, NY — Soul-blues singer and songwriter Jennie DeVoe will release her fourth independent album, entitled Strange Sunshine, on July 21st. A digital version will be available via such online retailers as iTunes, while a physical CD, released though DeVoe’s own label Rubin The Cat, will be distributed by Sony Red Distribution, the independent arm of Sony Music. The CD’s first single Butterfly will go to “Triple A” radio on June 1st.
Anchored by her powerhouse, gospel-inflected voice, DeVoe’s music has an earthy charm that is totally without artifice. She makes a stirring soulful statement on Strange Sunshine, which — though inspired by the raw emotional quality of such legends as Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James — sounds thoroughly Jennie, with its freewheeling spirit, sassy, confessional lyrics, and sultry retro grooves. Musically narrated by tremolo guitar, snatches of Mellotron and Hammond B3 organ, and retro-sounding drums, the songs address everything from seizing the day (first single “Butterfly”), love on the rocks (“Strange Sunshine”), having crappy days (“Nobody Loves You”), getting lost with no directions on the road (“Exit 229”), living in a man’s world (“No Damn Man”), devastating heartbreak (“I Break Down”), the rollercoaster of relationships (“Map of the World”), and feeling broken-down but still having hope (“Blind Faith”).
“My subject matter is fairly reality-based,” DeVoe says, “which is what I've always loved about records by Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Billie Holiday, and Otis Redding. They’re just singing about life. I tend to keep one foot in the old school world of soul while always searching for new inspirations. I wanted Strange Sunshine to feel free and loose and be steeped in emotion. That’s what I crave when I listen to music and that’s what I strive for on each of my albums.”
To help her realize her vision, DeVoe flew herself and her band to Bath, England, to record with John Parish, a British producer and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman, and The Eels. He also produced DeVoe’s well-received 2004 album Fireworks & Karate Supplies. “There’s something about John’s work that I feel is brave, fresh, raw, and sincere,” DeVoe says. “The albums he’s produced, like Polly Harvey’s To Bring You My Love and Tracy Chapman’s Let It Rain, are moody and make you feel like what you’re hearing from the artist is intentional and truly emotional. That’s how I wanted Fireworks to sound. But that album is a bit heavier in mood than this new one. Sunshine has more freedom and lightness in its step, and more light-heartedness and simplicity in the lyrics. John is a true minimalist, like me, and as a musician, he knows the language of each instrument. He kept the sessions grounded.”
Strange Sunshine is sure to delight DeVoe’s longtime fans, who’ve followed her every move since the Indianapolis-based artist released her first album, Does She Walk on Water in 1998. She followed that up in 2000 with Ta Da and won first place in a Billboard World Song contest for “Best Pop Song” in 2004. Her songs caught the ear of a music supervisor with Sony/Columbia/Tri-Star, who placed them in such shows as Dawson’s Creek, Joan of Arcadia, and Strong Medicine. In 2004, DeVoe released Fireworks & Karate Supplies, which earned strong reviews, regional radio play, and sold more than 15,000 copies to fans captivated by DeVoe’s engaging live performances. Over the years, she’s performed all over the country and opened for such artists as Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Joe Cocker, Lucinda Williams, Jack Johnson, Susan Tedeschi, Ray Charles, Emmylou Harris, Dar Williams, Gavin DeGraw, Blues Traveler, and Edwin McCain. As McCain himself has put it: “The only difference between Jennie DeVoe and a big-label artist is corporate dollars.”
Discover that for yourself when Strange Sunshine is released this summer. For more on Jennie DeVoe, please visit her website at www.jenniedevoe.com.
INDIANAPOLIS-BASED SOUL SINGER-SONGWRITER’S FOURTH INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED ALBUM PRODUCED BY PJ HARVEY COLLABORATOR JOHN PARISH
April 13th, 2009 — New York, NY — Soul-blues singer and songwriter Jennie DeVoe will release her fourth independent album, entitled Strange Sunshine, on July 21st. A digital version will be available via such online retailers as iTunes, while a physical CD, released though DeVoe’s own label Rubin The Cat, will be distributed by Sony Red Distribution, the independent arm of Sony Music. The CD’s first single Butterfly will go to “Triple A” radio on June 1st.
Anchored by her powerhouse, gospel-inflected voice, DeVoe’s music has an earthy charm that is totally without artifice. She makes a stirring soulful statement on Strange Sunshine, which — though inspired by the raw emotional quality of such legends as Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James — sounds thoroughly Jennie, with its freewheeling spirit, sassy, confessional lyrics, and sultry retro grooves. Musically narrated by tremolo guitar, snatches of Mellotron and Hammond B3 organ, and retro-sounding drums, the songs address everything from seizing the day (first single “Butterfly”), love on the rocks (“Strange Sunshine”), having crappy days (“Nobody Loves You”), getting lost with no directions on the road (“Exit 229”), living in a man’s world (“No Damn Man”), devastating heartbreak (“I Break Down”), the rollercoaster of relationships (“Map of the World”), and feeling broken-down but still having hope (“Blind Faith”).
“My subject matter is fairly reality-based,” DeVoe says, “which is what I've always loved about records by Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Billie Holiday, and Otis Redding. They’re just singing about life. I tend to keep one foot in the old school world of soul while always searching for new inspirations. I wanted Strange Sunshine to feel free and loose and be steeped in emotion. That’s what I crave when I listen to music and that’s what I strive for on each of my albums.”
To help her realize her vision, DeVoe flew herself and her band to Bath, England, to record with John Parish, a British producer and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman, and The Eels. He also produced DeVoe’s well-received 2004 album Fireworks & Karate Supplies. “There’s something about John’s work that I feel is brave, fresh, raw, and sincere,” DeVoe says. “The albums he’s produced, like Polly Harvey’s To Bring You My Love and Tracy Chapman’s Let It Rain, are moody and make you feel like what you’re hearing from the artist is intentional and truly emotional. That’s how I wanted Fireworks to sound. But that album is a bit heavier in mood than this new one. Sunshine has more freedom and lightness in its step, and more light-heartedness and simplicity in the lyrics. John is a true minimalist, like me, and as a musician, he knows the language of each instrument. He kept the sessions grounded.”
Strange Sunshine is sure to delight DeVoe’s longtime fans, who’ve followed her every move since the Indianapolis-based artist released her first album, Does She Walk on Water in 1998. She followed that up in 2000 with Ta Da and won first place in a Billboard World Song contest for “Best Pop Song” in 2004. Her songs caught the ear of a music supervisor with Sony/Columbia/Tri-Star, who placed them in such shows as Dawson’s Creek, Joan of Arcadia, and Strong Medicine. In 2004, DeVoe released Fireworks & Karate Supplies, which earned strong reviews, regional radio play, and sold more than 15,000 copies to fans captivated by DeVoe’s engaging live performances. Over the years, she’s performed all over the country and opened for such artists as Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Joe Cocker, Lucinda Williams, Jack Johnson, Susan Tedeschi, Ray Charles, Emmylou Harris, Dar Williams, Gavin DeGraw, Blues Traveler, and Edwin McCain. As McCain himself has put it: “The only difference between Jennie DeVoe and a big-label artist is corporate dollars.”
Discover that for yourself when Strange Sunshine is released this summer. For more on Jennie DeVoe, please visit her website at www.jenniedevoe.com.
THE SOUNDS GEAR UP FOR NEW ALBUM,
CROSSING THE RUBICON DUE OUT JUNE 2ND
PARTNER WITH ORIGINAL SIGNAL RECORDINGS (OSR) FOR NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE
(New York, NY) - Original Signal Recordings is proud to announce the release of CROSSING THE RUBICON, the highly anticipated album from Swedish quintet The Sounds. Set for a June 2nd release, CROSSING THE RUBICON, follows up the successful DYING TO SAY THIS TO YOU, which caught the attention of many for it's fist-pumping rock, club anthems and sexed up new wave.
As a band who has carved out their career by doing things their own way, The Sounds formed their own label, Arnioki Records, and created CROSSING THE RUBICON before choosing a label to partner with, giving them complete control in a rapidly evolving music industry. A partnership with OSR is perfect for a band that deserves to benefit from the career they have built thus far. Together, they will seek innovative and dynamic ways to develop the band in a new climate.
Original Signal Recordings Co-Founder Lucas Mann commented, "We are incredibly excited about partnering with The Sounds, not only because they have made a record that we love, but because it further validates the idea that the future of our business is really about talent and hard work within an equitable deal structure. The Sounds personify that work ethic, having built a name brand mainly by true word of mouth and without the benefit of big radio, and we are excited to help take that to the next level." Band manager John Davis adds, "The Sounds have always been forward thinking leaders; through their music, their fashion, and now how they approach the business of music. We are thrilled to have formed a true partnership with OSR where the band have the ability to express themselves creatively, and in a new business model."
Over the last few years, The Sounds have garnered a massive fanbase built upon non-stop touring, two acclaimed records, great film/TV and video game placements and an organic word of mouth response. Renowned for their intense and exuberant live shows, The Sounds have captivated fans around the world by playing more than 500 shows in support of their last album, selling out major venues in over 25 countries worldwide, including the legendary Hollywood Palladium (to the delight of 4,000 fans). The band has been confirmed as support for No Doubt this summer, along with a series of headlining dates (please see below for North American itinerary).
Recorded in Sweden, Los Angeles and New York, CROSSING THE RUBICON continues to deliver gripping hook-filled songs full of the punch and swagger that helped bring the Swedish quintet from Helsingborg to the world. With songs that have an undeniable energy, like the dance electro-funk of "Beatbox," and the powerful combination of heartfelt emotion, soaring guitars and synth-pop on first single "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake," the new album presents a deeper version of the sound that established the band as one to watch.
Original Signal Recordings is a full-service independent record label with major label distribution and works with a wide range of artists including: Ingrid Michaelson, Butch Walker, The Bronx, Longwave, David Ford and Blanche.
THE SOUNDS on tour (North America):
APRIL
27 Boston, MA TT The Bears
28 Toronto, ON The Mod Club
29 Montreal, QC Club Soda
MAY
1 Portland, ME Port City Music Hall
2 West Chester, PA The Note
3 New York, NY Giants Stadium (Bamboozle)
5 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop
6 Detroit, MI St. Andrew's Hall
7 Chicago, IL Double Door
8 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theatre
9 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
11 Des Moines, IA People's Court
12 Lawrence, KS Bottleneck
13 Columbia, MO The Blue Note
14 Tulsa, OK Marquee
16 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay (Tiger Jam XII)*
19 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center*
20 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Arena*
23 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Arena*
25 Salt Lake City, UT E Center*
26 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
27 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre*
28 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion*
29 El Paso, TX Take II
30 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center*
31 Spring, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
JUNE
2 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre*
3 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre*
4 Orlando, FL Club Firestone
5 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre*
6 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
8 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion*
10 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
11 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center*
13 Burgettstown, PA Post-Gazette Pavilion*
14 Bristow, VA Nissan Pavilion*
JULY
19 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre*
21 Concord, CA Sleep Train Pavilion*
22 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre*
24 Wheatland, CA Sleep Train Pavilion*
25 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre*
27 Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre*
28 Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre*
31 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
AUGUST
1 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
2 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
4 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
*supporting No Doubt
http://www.myspace.com/thesounds
CROSSING THE RUBICON DUE OUT JUNE 2ND
PARTNER WITH ORIGINAL SIGNAL RECORDINGS (OSR) FOR NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE
(New York, NY) - Original Signal Recordings is proud to announce the release of CROSSING THE RUBICON, the highly anticipated album from Swedish quintet The Sounds. Set for a June 2nd release, CROSSING THE RUBICON, follows up the successful DYING TO SAY THIS TO YOU, which caught the attention of many for it's fist-pumping rock, club anthems and sexed up new wave.
As a band who has carved out their career by doing things their own way, The Sounds formed their own label, Arnioki Records, and created CROSSING THE RUBICON before choosing a label to partner with, giving them complete control in a rapidly evolving music industry. A partnership with OSR is perfect for a band that deserves to benefit from the career they have built thus far. Together, they will seek innovative and dynamic ways to develop the band in a new climate.
Original Signal Recordings Co-Founder Lucas Mann commented, "We are incredibly excited about partnering with The Sounds, not only because they have made a record that we love, but because it further validates the idea that the future of our business is really about talent and hard work within an equitable deal structure. The Sounds personify that work ethic, having built a name brand mainly by true word of mouth and without the benefit of big radio, and we are excited to help take that to the next level." Band manager John Davis adds, "The Sounds have always been forward thinking leaders; through their music, their fashion, and now how they approach the business of music. We are thrilled to have formed a true partnership with OSR where the band have the ability to express themselves creatively, and in a new business model."
Over the last few years, The Sounds have garnered a massive fanbase built upon non-stop touring, two acclaimed records, great film/TV and video game placements and an organic word of mouth response. Renowned for their intense and exuberant live shows, The Sounds have captivated fans around the world by playing more than 500 shows in support of their last album, selling out major venues in over 25 countries worldwide, including the legendary Hollywood Palladium (to the delight of 4,000 fans). The band has been confirmed as support for No Doubt this summer, along with a series of headlining dates (please see below for North American itinerary).
Recorded in Sweden, Los Angeles and New York, CROSSING THE RUBICON continues to deliver gripping hook-filled songs full of the punch and swagger that helped bring the Swedish quintet from Helsingborg to the world. With songs that have an undeniable energy, like the dance electro-funk of "Beatbox," and the powerful combination of heartfelt emotion, soaring guitars and synth-pop on first single "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake," the new album presents a deeper version of the sound that established the band as one to watch.
Original Signal Recordings is a full-service independent record label with major label distribution and works with a wide range of artists including: Ingrid Michaelson, Butch Walker, The Bronx, Longwave, David Ford and Blanche.
THE SOUNDS on tour (North America):
APRIL
27 Boston, MA TT The Bears
28 Toronto, ON The Mod Club
29 Montreal, QC Club Soda
MAY
1 Portland, ME Port City Music Hall
2 West Chester, PA The Note
3 New York, NY Giants Stadium (Bamboozle)
5 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop
6 Detroit, MI St. Andrew's Hall
7 Chicago, IL Double Door
8 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theatre
9 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
11 Des Moines, IA People's Court
12 Lawrence, KS Bottleneck
13 Columbia, MO The Blue Note
14 Tulsa, OK Marquee
16 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay (Tiger Jam XII)*
19 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center*
20 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Arena*
23 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Arena*
25 Salt Lake City, UT E Center*
26 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
27 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre*
28 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion*
29 El Paso, TX Take II
30 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center*
31 Spring, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
JUNE
2 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre*
3 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre*
4 Orlando, FL Club Firestone
5 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre*
6 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
8 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion*
10 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
11 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center*
13 Burgettstown, PA Post-Gazette Pavilion*
14 Bristow, VA Nissan Pavilion*
JULY
19 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre*
21 Concord, CA Sleep Train Pavilion*
22 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre*
24 Wheatland, CA Sleep Train Pavilion*
25 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre*
27 Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre*
28 Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre*
31 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
AUGUST
1 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
2 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
4 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre*
*supporting No Doubt
http://www.myspace.com/thesounds
REGINA SPEKTOR ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, FAR
SET FOR A JUNE 23rd RELEASE ON SIRE RECORDS
Sire Records and Regina Spektor are very proud to announce the release of FAR; the highly anticipated follow up to Spektor's gold album BEGIN TO HOPE. Set for a June 23rd release, FAR continues to reveal new layers in Spektor's songwriting as she pursues the next level in her inimitable musical style. With her uninhibited imagination and her hands on approach in the studio, FAR not only succeeds with 13 impressive and accessible tracks, but it spotlights Spektor's remarkable gift to craft intelligent and refreshingly honest odes to life. Four exceptional producers collaborated with Spektor on FAR: Jeff Lynne (ELO, The Traveling Wilburys), Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem), David Kahne (Paul McCartney, The Strokes) and Garret "Jacknife" Lee (Weezer, REM).
Captivating audiences with songs that are distinctively her own, BEGIN TO HOPE, allowed Spektor to go from hypnotizing small crowds to selling out 3,000 capacity venues worldwide with what Rolling Stone praised as "one of the most intensely joyful rock shows we've seen." BEGIN TO HOPE also spent 5 weeks in a row at #1 on the Billboard new artists chart before moving to #20 on the Billboard Top 100 and selling 1 million copies worldwide (Gold or Platinum in 7 countries).
Spektor's ability to explore rich soundscapes and combine them with her evocative and intricately structured melodies and lyrics has grown tremendously on FAR. From the gripping lyrics of the first single LAUGHING WITH to the intoxicating beat of THE CALCULATION, from the multilayered vocal work on BLUE LIPS to the rocking EET, FAR is the work of a talented, daring and important artist.
Spektor will tour the world beginning in June. Tour dates to be announced soon.
www.myspace.com/reginaspektor
www.reginaspektor.com
SET FOR A JUNE 23rd RELEASE ON SIRE RECORDS
Sire Records and Regina Spektor are very proud to announce the release of FAR; the highly anticipated follow up to Spektor's gold album BEGIN TO HOPE. Set for a June 23rd release, FAR continues to reveal new layers in Spektor's songwriting as she pursues the next level in her inimitable musical style. With her uninhibited imagination and her hands on approach in the studio, FAR not only succeeds with 13 impressive and accessible tracks, but it spotlights Spektor's remarkable gift to craft intelligent and refreshingly honest odes to life. Four exceptional producers collaborated with Spektor on FAR: Jeff Lynne (ELO, The Traveling Wilburys), Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem), David Kahne (Paul McCartney, The Strokes) and Garret "Jacknife" Lee (Weezer, REM).
Captivating audiences with songs that are distinctively her own, BEGIN TO HOPE, allowed Spektor to go from hypnotizing small crowds to selling out 3,000 capacity venues worldwide with what Rolling Stone praised as "one of the most intensely joyful rock shows we've seen." BEGIN TO HOPE also spent 5 weeks in a row at #1 on the Billboard new artists chart before moving to #20 on the Billboard Top 100 and selling 1 million copies worldwide (Gold or Platinum in 7 countries).
Spektor's ability to explore rich soundscapes and combine them with her evocative and intricately structured melodies and lyrics has grown tremendously on FAR. From the gripping lyrics of the first single LAUGHING WITH to the intoxicating beat of THE CALCULATION, from the multilayered vocal work on BLUE LIPS to the rocking EET, FAR is the work of a talented, daring and important artist.
Spektor will tour the world beginning in June. Tour dates to be announced soon.
www.myspace.com/reginaspektor
www.reginaspektor.com
Friday, April 10, 2009
HEAVEmedia, Inc. HOSTS FREE CONCERT AT THE WHISTLER
CHICAGO, Illinois – April 10, 2009 - On April 14th HEAVEmedia Inc. will host the second in a series of planned monthly concerts. This month’s concert will be held at the Logan Square venue the Whistler, and features Utah act Drew Danburry alongside local Chicagoan Judson Claiborne.
Drew Danburry is a Utah singer/songwriter whose style entertains and captivates audiences through quirky lyrics and sparkling melodies. His nationwide tour began this March after the release of his album This Could Mean Trouble, You Don’t Speak From the Club, which includes supporting dates with other prominent acts such as Somebody Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin.
After a tour stint at Schubas, Danburry returns to Chicago April 14th to headline HEAVEmedia Inc.’s show at the Whistler. Joining him is local Chicago singer-songwriter Judson Claiborne. Claiborne is the alternate persona of Christopher Salveter, whose former band Low Skies toured the nation with the likes of Band of Horses and Explosions in the Sky. His solo album Before Midnight Scholar is said to be the personal narrative of his travels and experiences through music.
Since 2007, HEAVEmedia Inc. has provided commentary on today’s music and culture scene and offers weekly articles, columns, and high definition video reviews and interviews through their website, www.heavemedia.com. HEAVEmedia Inc. hopes to continue their monthly concert series in the Chicago-land area in order to expose Midwestern audiences to new and upcoming bands in the contemporary music scene. This month’s concert is free.
Sopro Music's 22nd Annual
Chicago All Star
Easter Parade Blues Revue
The Fifth Annual
Jody Noa
Memorial Blues Revue Show
Saturday: April 11, 2009
Showtime: 10:00pm 'till Blue In The Morning
Tommy's Place Night Club
12237 S. Western Ave.
Blues Island, IL
The Evening's Entertainment:
Sopro Music's
Chicago All Star Blues Revue
Featuring the Royalty of Chicago Blues
Performing a Concert Event:
The Chicago Horns: (Nationally Acclaimed and Renowned Blues & Jazz Project)
Bill McFarland-Trombone/Vocals (Chicago's & America's Trombone King)
Hank Ford-Saxophone (The Saxophone Sensation of The Nation)
Kenny Anderson-Trumpet/Vocals (The Midwest's Trumpet Titan)
Tony Ferraro-Saxophone (Chicago's Favorite South Side Saxophone Son)
John Falstrom-Bass (EADG Bass King)
Joey Drada-Guitar (The Midwest's Premier Veteran Blues Guitarist)
Joe Jammer-Guitar (The 'Guitarzilla' Jammer)
Dan Wile-Drums (The Midwest's Top Dog Drum Kick)
With Special Performances by:
Joe Jammer-Guitar/Vocals (Chicago's Prodigal Son; 'Guitarzilla')
Deb Seitz-Vocals (Chicago's Soul Stirring Leading Lady Of The Blues)
*with - Dan Wile-Drums / Mike Baily-Bass / Frank Anastos-Guitar*
Doug Lee-Harmonica/Vocals (America's Newest Harmonica Boss and Entertainer)
Billy King-Guitar/Vocals (Chicago Blues Veteran Guitarist and Entertainer)
Presented & Produced 'In Concert' by: Sopro Music / Sopro Records
Celebrating 38 Years of Music Entertainment and
Continuing to Present the Best of Blues, Jazz & Rock Into The New Millennium
Executive Producers: Bud Monaco & Red Rose
Associate Executive Producer: Bob Teutsch's Sound & Entertainment Productions
Free Parking: On Street/Back Lot/ & New Back Lot
Free SoproFoto Autographed & Framed Photos
Free Champaign and CD's Giveaways
******************************************************************
ANTOHER SOPRO MUSIC PRESENTATION
***************************************************************
Chicago All Star
Easter Parade Blues Revue
The Fifth Annual
Jody Noa
Memorial Blues Revue Show
Saturday: April 11, 2009
Showtime: 10:00pm 'till Blue In The Morning
Tommy's Place Night Club
12237 S. Western Ave.
Blues Island, IL
The Evening's Entertainment:
Sopro Music's
Chicago All Star Blues Revue
Featuring the Royalty of Chicago Blues
Performing a Concert Event:
The Chicago Horns: (Nationally Acclaimed and Renowned Blues & Jazz Project)
Bill McFarland-Trombone/Vocals (Chicago's & America's Trombone King)
Hank Ford-Saxophone (The Saxophone Sensation of The Nation)
Kenny Anderson-Trumpet/Vocals (The Midwest's Trumpet Titan)
Tony Ferraro-Saxophone (Chicago's Favorite South Side Saxophone Son)
John Falstrom-Bass (EADG Bass King)
Joey Drada-Guitar (The Midwest's Premier Veteran Blues Guitarist)
Joe Jammer-Guitar (The 'Guitarzilla' Jammer)
Dan Wile-Drums (The Midwest's Top Dog Drum Kick)
With Special Performances by:
Joe Jammer-Guitar/Vocals (Chicago's Prodigal Son; 'Guitarzilla')
Deb Seitz-Vocals (Chicago's Soul Stirring Leading Lady Of The Blues)
*with - Dan Wile-Drums / Mike Baily-Bass / Frank Anastos-Guitar*
Doug Lee-Harmonica/Vocals (America's Newest Harmonica Boss and Entertainer)
Billy King-Guitar/Vocals (Chicago Blues Veteran Guitarist and Entertainer)
Presented & Produced 'In Concert' by: Sopro Music / Sopro Records
Celebrating 38 Years of Music Entertainment and
Continuing to Present the Best of Blues, Jazz & Rock Into The New Millennium
Executive Producers: Bud Monaco & Red Rose
Associate Executive Producer: Bob Teutsch's Sound & Entertainment Productions
Free Parking: On Street/Back Lot/ & New Back Lot
Free SoproFoto Autographed & Framed Photos
Free Champaign and CD's Giveaways
******************************************************************
ANTOHER SOPRO MUSIC PRESENTATION
***************************************************************
PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES BLACK LIPS, WAVVES, M83 AND MORE TO PERFORM AT 2009 FESTIVAL!
The 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival -- to be held in Chicago's Union Park Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 -- is pleased to announce more acts performing at this year's festival. On Saturday, the festival welcomes Matt and Kim, Charles Hamilton, Fucked Up, Wavves and The Duchess and the Duke, and on Sunday, festivalgoers will be taking in the sounds of M83, Black Lips, and The Very Best.
Remember, ticket buyers can go online and "Write the Night" by voting for the set list of their dreams for the bands performing on Friday night. The ballot boxes are open until June 12. Those who have already purchased a ticket but have yet to vote should be sure to check their purchase confirmation email for a link to the polls. Those who have not purchased tickets yet should visit the official festival website -- http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com. Don't delay! If previous years are any indication, two and three-day passes will go quickly.
To recap the 2009 line-up so far:
Friday - "Write the Night: Set Lists by Request"
Built to Spill
The Jesus Lizard
Yo La Tengo
Tortoise
Saturday
The National
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Fucked Up*
Matt and Kim*
Wavves*
Charles Hamilton*
The Duchess and The Duke*
Sunday
The Flaming Lips
Grizzly Bear
M83*
The Walkmen
Pharoahe Monch
Black Lips*
The Very Best*
Vivian Girls
* Just added
About the Pitchfork Music Festival:
This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Pitchfork Music Festival -- and the fifth time Pitchfork has presented a music festival in Union Park. The three-day event will once again showcase a wide range of global artists on three stages, with a focus on forward thinking programming at a reasonable price. Beginning with the music and continuing through all facets of its production, the Pitchfork Music Festival is dedicated to providing both attendees and musicians an overwhelmingly positive, comfortable, and fun experience. In years past the Pitchfork Music Festival has proven to be the best event to see indie stars in key, ascendant points in their careers, as well as a wide range of established and widely loved artists that appeal to a diverse audience.
An independently run, consistently sold-out festival, Pitchfork attracts more than 45,000 fans of all ages from 45 states and 11 countries. With over 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the Pitchfork Music Festival offers attendees a wide range of activities on top of its stellar musical program. Additionally, the fest not only supports local businesses and the local economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.
Pitchfork Media is the premier destination for music criticism, news, features, and audio/video content. With more than 1.9 million unique readers per month and over 20 million page views, Pitchfork has earned one of the internets most loyal followings and a reputation as the music worlds primary tastemaker.
Tickets for the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival are on sale now. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks and further information can be found at http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
The 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival -- to be held in Chicago's Union Park Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 -- is pleased to announce more acts performing at this year's festival. On Saturday, the festival welcomes Matt and Kim, Charles Hamilton, Fucked Up, Wavves and The Duchess and the Duke, and on Sunday, festivalgoers will be taking in the sounds of M83, Black Lips, and The Very Best.
Remember, ticket buyers can go online and "Write the Night" by voting for the set list of their dreams for the bands performing on Friday night. The ballot boxes are open until June 12. Those who have already purchased a ticket but have yet to vote should be sure to check their purchase confirmation email for a link to the polls. Those who have not purchased tickets yet should visit the official festival website -- http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com. Don't delay! If previous years are any indication, two and three-day passes will go quickly.
To recap the 2009 line-up so far:
Friday - "Write the Night: Set Lists by Request"
Built to Spill
The Jesus Lizard
Yo La Tengo
Tortoise
Saturday
The National
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Fucked Up*
Matt and Kim*
Wavves*
Charles Hamilton*
The Duchess and The Duke*
Sunday
The Flaming Lips
Grizzly Bear
M83*
The Walkmen
Pharoahe Monch
Black Lips*
The Very Best*
Vivian Girls
* Just added
About the Pitchfork Music Festival:
This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Pitchfork Music Festival -- and the fifth time Pitchfork has presented a music festival in Union Park. The three-day event will once again showcase a wide range of global artists on three stages, with a focus on forward thinking programming at a reasonable price. Beginning with the music and continuing through all facets of its production, the Pitchfork Music Festival is dedicated to providing both attendees and musicians an overwhelmingly positive, comfortable, and fun experience. In years past the Pitchfork Music Festival has proven to be the best event to see indie stars in key, ascendant points in their careers, as well as a wide range of established and widely loved artists that appeal to a diverse audience.
An independently run, consistently sold-out festival, Pitchfork attracts more than 45,000 fans of all ages from 45 states and 11 countries. With over 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the Pitchfork Music Festival offers attendees a wide range of activities on top of its stellar musical program. Additionally, the fest not only supports local businesses and the local economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.
Pitchfork Media is the premier destination for music criticism, news, features, and audio/video content. With more than 1.9 million unique readers per month and over 20 million page views, Pitchfork has earned one of the internets most loyal followings and a reputation as the music worlds primary tastemaker.
Tickets for the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival are on sale now. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks and further information can be found at http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
THE FREDDY JONES BAND RETURN
WITH THEIR FIRST ALBUM IN A DECADE
Time Well Wasted
Out On April 14, 2009
Hometown Performance Scheduled In Chicago On March 21st
More Tour Dates To Be Announced
New York, NY – Throughout the 90's, The Freddy Jones Band built a loyal fan base through relentless touring across the U.S. Over the course of five major label releases for Capricorn Records: Waiting for the Night (1993), self-titled independent release The Freddy Jones Band (1993), North Avenue Wake Up Call (1995), Lucid (1997), and Mile High Live (1999), the band shared stages with the likes of Widespread Panic, Phish, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Ben Harper, Foo Fighters, Matchbox 20, and Big Head Todd among countless others.
Made up of Marty Lloyd (vocals and acoustic guitar), Jim Bonaccorsi (bass), Rob Bonaccorsi (guitar and vocals), Simon Horrocks (drums), and Wayne Healy (vocals and guitar), The Freddy Jones Band were a major touring force that had averaged nearly 200-250 shows a year by the end of the 90’s. However, at the height of their popularity the group disbanded.
“It was a sad time for FJB, commented Lloyd. “Rather than enjoying the success we were having at the time as a band, we focused on our inability to elevate to another level, and misdirected blame. It led to our disbanding. All five of us were left with some level of emptiness over the loss. Looking back, we should have put our heads down and continued writing our way into the future.”
After a 5-year hiatus, the original band reunited August 20, 2005 for the Riverview Music Festival in Chicago to a fantastic hometown crowd.
“I remember looking out at the audience and thinking oh yeah this is who I am and this is what has been missing in my life! I don’t know if we sounded any good, but it was the most fun I can ever remember having on a stage.”
For the next few years, the band regrouped for a handful of shows each year. They found that they had matured as people, friends, musicians, and songwriters and were performing better than ever. It was during this time when the band finally decided to finally document their current live show.
“It really started out as a way to simply remain relevant in some way, “ Lloyd said. “We didn’t want this to come to an end again.”
Besides recording live tracks, The Freddy Jones Band also decided to record their first new songs in almost a decade.
“Everyone had such an open mind,” Lloyd remarked. “We didn’t care who was writing, playing, or singing. If it was working we used it. We all accepted each other’s support and direction openly and as a team, and I think it shows in the recordings.”
Finally, on April 14, 2009, The Freddy Jones Band returns with Time Well Wasted. The new thirteen track album on Out The Box Records features ten classic live tracks recorded in 2007 at an intimate venue in Chicago, along with three brand new studio recordings: Home Thing, Contender & Empty Room.
# # #
Track Listing For Time Well Wasted
1. Home Thing
2. Contender
3. Empty Room
4. And She Cried
5. Late This Morning
6. One World
7. Night To Day
8. California
9. Texas Skies
10. Waitress
11. The Puppet
12. In A Daydream
13. Take The Time
WITH THEIR FIRST ALBUM IN A DECADE
Time Well Wasted
Out On April 14, 2009
Hometown Performance Scheduled In Chicago On March 21st
More Tour Dates To Be Announced
New York, NY – Throughout the 90's, The Freddy Jones Band built a loyal fan base through relentless touring across the U.S. Over the course of five major label releases for Capricorn Records: Waiting for the Night (1993), self-titled independent release The Freddy Jones Band (1993), North Avenue Wake Up Call (1995), Lucid (1997), and Mile High Live (1999), the band shared stages with the likes of Widespread Panic, Phish, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Ben Harper, Foo Fighters, Matchbox 20, and Big Head Todd among countless others.
Made up of Marty Lloyd (vocals and acoustic guitar), Jim Bonaccorsi (bass), Rob Bonaccorsi (guitar and vocals), Simon Horrocks (drums), and Wayne Healy (vocals and guitar), The Freddy Jones Band were a major touring force that had averaged nearly 200-250 shows a year by the end of the 90’s. However, at the height of their popularity the group disbanded.
“It was a sad time for FJB, commented Lloyd. “Rather than enjoying the success we were having at the time as a band, we focused on our inability to elevate to another level, and misdirected blame. It led to our disbanding. All five of us were left with some level of emptiness over the loss. Looking back, we should have put our heads down and continued writing our way into the future.”
After a 5-year hiatus, the original band reunited August 20, 2005 for the Riverview Music Festival in Chicago to a fantastic hometown crowd.
“I remember looking out at the audience and thinking oh yeah this is who I am and this is what has been missing in my life! I don’t know if we sounded any good, but it was the most fun I can ever remember having on a stage.”
For the next few years, the band regrouped for a handful of shows each year. They found that they had matured as people, friends, musicians, and songwriters and were performing better than ever. It was during this time when the band finally decided to finally document their current live show.
“It really started out as a way to simply remain relevant in some way, “ Lloyd said. “We didn’t want this to come to an end again.”
Besides recording live tracks, The Freddy Jones Band also decided to record their first new songs in almost a decade.
“Everyone had such an open mind,” Lloyd remarked. “We didn’t care who was writing, playing, or singing. If it was working we used it. We all accepted each other’s support and direction openly and as a team, and I think it shows in the recordings.”
Finally, on April 14, 2009, The Freddy Jones Band returns with Time Well Wasted. The new thirteen track album on Out The Box Records features ten classic live tracks recorded in 2007 at an intimate venue in Chicago, along with three brand new studio recordings: Home Thing, Contender & Empty Room.
# # #
Track Listing For Time Well Wasted
1. Home Thing
2. Contender
3. Empty Room
4. And She Cried
5. Late This Morning
6. One World
7. Night To Day
8. California
9. Texas Skies
10. Waitress
11. The Puppet
12. In A Daydream
13. Take The Time
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Southern Rock/Blues Band, The Derek Trucks Band is performing tonight (4/8/09) and tomorrow (4/9/09) @ The Park West!
If you like bands like the Allman Brothers, Susan Tedeschi, and Scrapomatic than you'll love these guys!
Check these sites below to for more info and hear some music from The Derek Trucks Band:
http://www.myspace.com/thederektrucksband
http://www.imeem.com/derektrucksband
http://www.DerekTrucksBand.com
Venue: Park West @ 322 W.Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL60614
Show: 18+/starts @ 7:30pm
Tix: $25
If you like bands like the Allman Brothers, Susan Tedeschi, and Scrapomatic than you'll love these guys!
Check these sites below to for more info and hear some music from The Derek Trucks Band:
http://www.myspace.com/thederektrucksband
http://www.imeem.com/derektrucksband
http://www.DerekTrucksBand.com
Venue: Park West @ 322 W.Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL60614
Show: 18+/starts @ 7:30pm
Tix: $25
NEWS FROM ALLIGATOR RECORDS
California-born, New Orleans-schooled singer/ songwriter/ guitarist Eric Lindell will celebrate the release of his newest Alligator CD, Gulf Coast Highway, with a live performance on Saturday, April 18th at FitzGerald's in Berwyn.
Gulf Coast Highway features 12 original songs and three inspired covers. The CD finds Eric Lindell reaching new performing and songwriting heights. With musical help from some of the Crescent City’s finest players, including the Galactic rhythm section of Robert Mercurio and Stanton Moore on some tracks, Lindell has created his most fully realized lyrical and musical statement yet.
Eric Lindell’s live shows draw as much attention as his material. Fun, funky, high-energy and set-list free shows keep fans clamoring for more and coming back again and again. His unstoppable grooves, rocking, deeply rooted, original songs and excellent musicianship never fail to fill the dance floor.
With the release of Gulf Coast Highway, and a full slate of tour dates around the country, Eric Lindell’s talent and soul will shine brightly from the Gulf Coast to stages all over the world. Guitar Player says, “Impressive, super slinky classic blues and rock with a taste of country twang. Lindell is bound to win over roots music fans for years to come.”
Don't miss this show!
Saturday, April 18th
FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt Rd.
Berwyn, IL
(708) 788-2118
www.ticketweb.com
9:30 p.m.
$15
**REMEMBER--ALWAYS CONTACT THE VENUE TO CONFIRM DATES & SHOW TIMES
Gulf Coast Highway features 12 original songs and three inspired covers. The CD finds Eric Lindell reaching new performing and songwriting heights. With musical help from some of the Crescent City’s finest players, including the Galactic rhythm section of Robert Mercurio and Stanton Moore on some tracks, Lindell has created his most fully realized lyrical and musical statement yet.
Eric Lindell’s live shows draw as much attention as his material. Fun, funky, high-energy and set-list free shows keep fans clamoring for more and coming back again and again. His unstoppable grooves, rocking, deeply rooted, original songs and excellent musicianship never fail to fill the dance floor.
With the release of Gulf Coast Highway, and a full slate of tour dates around the country, Eric Lindell’s talent and soul will shine brightly from the Gulf Coast to stages all over the world. Guitar Player says, “Impressive, super slinky classic blues and rock with a taste of country twang. Lindell is bound to win over roots music fans for years to come.”
Don't miss this show!
Saturday, April 18th
FitzGerald's
6615 Roosevelt Rd.
Berwyn, IL
(708) 788-2118
www.ticketweb.com
9:30 p.m.
$15
**REMEMBER--ALWAYS CONTACT THE VENUE TO CONFIRM DATES & SHOW TIMES
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