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Q-TIP’S LONG AWAITED ALBUM ‘KAMAAL THE ABSTRACT’ AVAILABLE TODAY

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Q-Tip’s long-delayed album Kamaal the Abstract, slated originally for release in 2001, is finally dropping today, September 15th, on Battery Records. It’s a daring mélange of soul, supa-cool jazz, head nodding hip-hop, and organic pop magic produced entirely by Q-Tip himself. Kamaal has been re-mixed and re-mastered for sonic impact with a new bonus track added, “Make It Work.”

On Wednesday night, Q-Tip stops by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to perform the track “Barely In Love.” Kamaal the Abstract players Chris Sholar (guitar), Guyora Kats (keys), Sun Singleton (backing vocals) and Kiki Hawkins (backing vocals) will join him as well as members of the house band, The Roots. The show airs at 12:35/11:35pm on NBC.

The entire Kamaal the Abstract album stream and exclusive webisodes featuring stories behind each track can be found on Q-Tip’s MySpace and official website.

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DEAR JACK DOCUMENTARY AVAILABLE FOR PRE ORDER

This pre-order is only available at JacksMannequin.com; get yours now! Only a limited number made!

The long awaited film, Dear Jack, chronicles Andrew McMahon on a rollercoaster year, through the highs of recording and releasing a solo album (under the name Jack’s Mannequin) and the lows of being diagnosed with leukemia and breaking up with the love of his life. Dear Jack is a breathtakingly emotional film as well as a testament to family, friends and, perhaps more than anyone will ever know, a love of making music.

Pre-Order Now.

Dear Jack Limited Edition Includes:
The Dear Jack DVD
Autographed movie poster
Digital download of the unreleased song “Swim (Music Box)”

Theatrical Screening of Dear Jack
Three theatrical screenings of Dear Jack will also be held for fans and press in October. The film will also be shown at the Landmark Theater in Chicago on October 8th, the IFC Theater in New York City on October 22nd, and a Theater location yet to be confirmed in Los Angeles on October 28th. Details of the event will soon be released on JacksMannequin.com

Andrew McMahon Solo Tour
McMahon will hit the road for a solo tour, just him and a piano, in October to raise awareness about Dear Jack. Confirmed dates are listed below. Visit JacksMannequin.com for ticket information.

Oct 04 Denver, CO – Daniels Hall
Oct 06 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Oct 07 Chicago, IL – Lakeshore Theater
Oct 10 Newport, KY – The Southgate House
Oct 12 New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Oct 14 Somerville, MA – Arts at the Armory
Oct 15 Philadephia, PA – World Cafe Live
Oct 18 Washington, DC – Sixth & I Synagogue
Oct 19 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Oct 25 San Francisco, CA – Swedish American Hall

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERES UNRELEASED LUDO SONG

Excited about the upcoming re-release of the band’s out-of-print self-titled debut and Broken Bride EP, LUDO is proud to announce that beginning today fans can stream the never before released track “Elektra’s Complex” exclusively at Entertainment Weekly’s website: http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/09/14/ludo-elektras-complex/

“Elektra’s Complex” has been a live fan favorite for years, but will finally appear on the self-released, re-issue of Ludo’s debut album. Also included with the album is a bonus disc containing a 10 song, never-before-released live album, which was recorded at the band’s first birthday celebration in St. Louis.

Ludo and the Broken Bride EP hit stores on September 29th, giving fans enough time to brush up on the older material before the tour kicks off on October 16th in Philadelphia, PA.

Oct 16: Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
Oct 17: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
Oct 22: St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Oct 23: Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge
Oct 24: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
Nov 06: West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
Nov 07: Pomona, CA @ Glass House
Nov 13: Dallas, TX @ The Door
Nov 14: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio

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JANUS ‘RED RIGHT RETURN’ SEPTEMBER 22 & ADDS TOUR DATES WITH FRAMING HANLEY

JANUS hit the road last month to get the buzz started about the September 22 release of their debut album, RED RIGHT RETURN (REALID Records, through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group), which will keep them on the road throughout the remainder of 2009. Now comes word that new dates for the Chicago band—with Framing Hanley and The Veer Union–have been added to their itinerary, which will last from October 8 through October 27.

09/15 Pittsburgh, PA – Diesel (with Pop Evil)
09/17 Johnson City, TN – Capones (with Pop Evil)
09/18 Wilmington, NC – The Soupbox Laundrolounge (with Pop Evil and Framing Hanley)
09/22 Tallahassee, FL – Floyd’s Music Shop (with Framing Hanley)
09/25 Detroit, MI – Blondie’s
09/26 South Barrington, IL – Penny Road Pub

with Framing Hanley and The Veer Union:
10/08 Birmingham, AL – 5 Points Music Hall
10/09 Shreveport, LA – The Warehouse
10/10 Tyler, TX – Click’s
10/11 Lufkin, TX – The Wild Horse Saloon
10/14 Tempe, AZ – Club Red
10/16 Santa Rosa, CA – Last Day Saloon
10/17 Las Vegas, NV – Wasted Space @ Hard Rock Hotel
10/20 Murray, UT – Murray Theatre
10/25 San Antonio, TX – Scout Bar (with Framing Hanley)
10/27 Mission, TX – Smoking Aces
10/28 Denver, CO – KBPI’s InFest/The Fillmore (with Shadows Fall & OTEP)

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SHYFORSHY RELEASE NEW RECORD ‘SO IN TIME’ SEPTEMBER 15TH

Seattle natives ShyForShy’s first full length, So In Time, will be released through their recently signed indie label Destiny Worldwide on September 15th, available on iTunes and Smartpunk. Produced and engineered by the label’s president, Brandon Metcalf (The Scene Aesthetic, The Classic Crime, Anarbor, Artist vs. Poet), So In Time is lyrically comprised of simple lightheartedness and spirituality amongst a different host of experiences to the backtrack of their classic pop rock. September 15th is equipped with a fresh opening for ShyForShy including new MySpace and album art, song stream, and the debut album.

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WILL HOGE RELEASES ‘THE WRECKAGE’ (RYKODISC, SEPT. 29)

Will Hoge is back and has elevated his rugged guitar, prolific songwriting and powerful voice to new heights with The Wreckage. The album, wrought with emotion, is Hoge’s first since 2007’s acclaimed Draw the Curtains and the tragic traffic accident that threatened his life and career. With a recent, stellar performance of the album’s first single “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” on the CBS Saturday Early Show, The Wreckage is set to be Hoge’s most successful release to date.

In 2008 Hoge’s career was abruptly put on hiatus when his scooter was struck by another vehicle en route from a day of recording at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios. The singer’s multiple injuries left him near death. After 8 months of intense physical rehabilitation, Hoge once again picked up his guitar and finished the album. “You kind of fall in love again with the whole process of writing and playing,” Hoge said during a recent interview in the Tennessean.

Upcoming Tour Dates
09/10/09 Chattanooga, TN – Rhythm and Brews
09/11/09 Knoxville, TN – The Square Room
09/12/09 Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
09/18/09 Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge
09/23/09 Pittsburgh, PA – Club Café
09/25/09 Allston, MA – Harper’s Ferry
09/26/09 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
09/27/09 Larchmont, NY – Watercolor Café
9/30/009 Fairfield, CT – StageOne
10/01/09 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
10/02/09 Baltimore, MD – 8 x 10
10/03/09 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
10/04/09 Morgantown, WV – Mountain Stage – Creative Arts Center WVU
10/08/09 Vienna, VA – The Barns at Wolf Trap
10/09/09 Charlotte, NC – Visulite Theatre
10/10/09 Atlanta, GA – The Loft
10/16/09 Birmingham, AL – WorkPlay Theatre
10/17/09 Memphis, TN – Hi-Tone Café
10/22/09 Lexington, KY – The Dame
10/23/09 Chicago, IL – Double Door
10/24/09 Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
10/29/09 Little Rock, AR – Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack
10/30/09 Oklahoma City, OK – Wormy Dog Saloon
11/03/09 Phoenix, AZ – The Rhythm Room
11/05/09 Los Angeles, CA – Hotel Café
11/07/09 San Francisco, CA – Café du Nord
11/10/09 Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
11/11/09 Seattle, WA – The Tractor
11/14/09 Boulder, CO – B-Side Lounge
11/17/09 Ames, IA – Maintenance Shop
11/19/09 Ferndale, MI – Magic Bag
11/20/09 Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
11/21/09 Indianapolis, IN – Radio Radio

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THE LOVEMAKERS : ITUNES SINGLE OF THE WEEK!

The Lovemakers have found a champion in the country’s top music retailer. iTunes has selected the song “Love is Dead” for the coveted free Single of the Week beginning today. Perfect timing as Apple announced the release of iTunes 9 just moments ago.

The new album, Let’s Be Friends, also dropped this week exclusively on iTunes with national retail hitting September 15th. The Lovemakers celebrate with a special performance at Apple Store San Francisco on September 12th at 1:00pm.

While downloading your free iTunes track, grab the free Lovemakers iPhone / iPod Touch application that features up-to-the-minute news, photos & music. Available here: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=327599165&mt=8.

The Lovemakers continue touring this Fall as they make their way to CMJ Music Marathon in NYC. Catch them in the following cities (more shows TBA):

09/11 – The Independent- San Francisco, CA *Record Release Party
09/12 – Apple Store- San Francisco, CA *Free In-Store Performance
09/12 – The Blank Club- San Jose, CA *Record Release Party
09/15 – Rasputins- Berkeley, CA *Free In-Store Performance & Signing
09/15 – Old Ironsides- Sacramento, CA *Record Release Party
09/17 – The East End- Portland, OR
09/19 – Vera Project- Seattle, WA
09/22 – 7th Street Entry- Minneapolis, MN
09/24 – Pike Room at The Crofoot- Pontiac, MI
09/25 – The Rockhouse- Chicago, IL *Free Show
09/27 – Knapps Underground- Bennington, VT
09/29 – Club Metronome- Burlington, VT

10/06 – Lit Lounge- New York, NY
10/07 – Lit Lounge- New York, NY

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THE LITTLE HEROES ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF NEW RECORD AND iPHONE APP

For the next two weeks, The Little Heroes are giving a sneak peak of their new record Thank You (release date November 10, 2009 via Wednesday Records) to fans by streaming it on their iPhone App, which is free to download at the iTunes store.

Tracklisting
1. Say I’ll Be Gone
2. We All Get To An End
3. Common Ground
4. On Your Way
5. Back Where You Came From
6. What You Wanted
7. Thank You
8. Postcards Sent West

To check out a couple of The Little Heroes’ songs, check out these links! Two songs up to preview!
“Say I’ll Be Gone” & “Back Where You Came From”

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BROOKVILLE & THE POSTMARKS ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR

New York-based band Brookville and Unfiltered Records label mates The Postmarks announced today that they will co-headline a tour beginning September 29th at Hotel Utah in San Francisco. This is also the release date for Brookville’s latest release Broken Lights.

09/29 @ Hotel Utah, San Francisco, CA
10/02 @ Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA
10/05 @ Hi Dive, Denver, CO
10/06 @ The B Side Lounge, Boulder CO
10/08 @ Emo’s Inside, Austin, TX
10/09 @ Mink, Houston, TX.
10/13 @ Double Door, Chicago, IL
10/15 @ Radio Radio, Indianapolis IN
10/16 @ Southgate House, Newport, KY
10/17 @ Rex Theater, Pittsburgh, PA
10/19 @ Middle East, Boston MA (The Postmarks only)
10/20 @ The North Star, Philadelphia PA
10/22 @ Canal Room, New York NY (ASCAP Showcase @ CMJ – The Postmarks only)
10/24 @ The Bell House, Brooklyn, NY (The Postmarks only)

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DARRIN JAMES BAND REVEALS ‘THE LOVELY UGLY TRUTH’ OCTOBER 3

The Ugly Lovely Truth CD Release Tour
10/09 Chicago, IL – Red Line Tap
10/10 Milwaukee, WI – Bremen Café
10/11 Madison, WI – The Annex
10/15 Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig
10/16 Cleveland, OH – The Town Fryer at The Agora
10/17 Nashville, TN – The Basement
10/30 New York, NY – The Bitter End

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