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)

Leave a comment

Filed under CD Release, Tour Dates

PASTE EXCLUSIVELY ANNOUNCES NOAH AND THE WHALE OCTOBER HEADLINING TOUR DATES

To check out the story and a list of tour dates, hit up Paste’s website – http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/09/noah-and-the-whale-bring-first-days-of-spring-to-u.html.

Leave a comment

Filed under Tour Dates

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.

Leave a comment

Filed under CD Release

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

Leave a comment

Filed under CD Release, Tour Dates

BLIND PILOT TOUR DATES

FALL TOUR DATES
09/12/09 – Sisters Folk Festival – Sisters, OR
09/13/09 – Sisters Folk Festival – Sisters, OR
09/19/09 – Crystal Ballroom (Musicfest NW) – Portland, OR
10/09/09 – Liberty Theater – Astoria, OR
10/19/09 – WOW Hall – Eugene, OR *
10/21/09 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA *
10/23/09 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA *
10/24/09 – Casbah – San Diego, CA *
10/25/09 – Plush – Tucson, AZ *
10/27/09 – Bronze Peacock at House of Blues – Houston, TX *
10/28/09 – Granada Theater – Dallas, TX *
10/29/09 – The Parish – Austin, TX *
10/30/09 – Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA *
11/02/09 – Club Downunder – Tallahassee, FL *
11/03/09 – The Social – Orlando, FL *
11/04/09 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA *
11/05/09 – Mercy Lounge – Nashville, TN *
11/06/09 – University of North Carolina – Asheville, NC *
11/07/09 – Attucks Theater – Norfolk, VA *
11/09/09 – Cats Cradle – Carrboro, NC *
11/11/09 – The Black Cat – Washington, D.C. *
11/12/09 – Paradise – Boston, MA *
11/13/09 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT +
11/14/09 – Iron Horse – Northampton, MA +
11/17/09 – Maxwell’s – Hoboken, NJ +
11/18/09 – World Cafe Live – Philadelphia, PA +
11/19/09 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY +
11/20/09 – Bell House – Brooklyn, NY +
11/21/09 – Club Cafe – Pittsburgh, PA +
11/23/09 – The Ark – Ann Arbor, MI +
11/24/09 – Radio Radio – Indianapolis, IN +
11/25/09 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL +
11/27/09 – Jackpot – Lawrence, KS +
11/28/09 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO +
11/29/09 – Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT +
11/30/09 – The Linen Building – Boise, ID +
12/02/09 – Neumos – Seattle, WA +
12/03/09 – Media Club – Vancouver, BC +

*With special guests The Low Anthem
+With special guest Laura Veirs

Leave a comment

Filed under Tour Dates

IN FEAR AND FAITH TO TOUR WITH IN THIS MOMENT

IN FEAR AND FAITH is preparing to hit the road alongside In This Moment as part of the Revolver Magazine-sponsored “A Winter To Remember Tour” kicking off November 6 in Anaheim, California at Chain Reaction. The U.S. tour will hit 28 cities before winding down December 17 in Las Vegas.

IN FEAR AND FAITH is currently on tour supporting the band A Day To Remember. That tour runs through October 17 finishing off in Ocala, Florida.

For more info see www.myspace.com/infearandfaith.

Leave a comment

Filed under Tour Dates

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

Leave a comment

Filed under CD Release, New Song, Tour Dates

WHITE LIES EMBARK ON FALL ARENA TOUR WITH KINGS OF LEON

White Lies will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live September 10th and embark on a Fall arena tour as main support for Kings of Leon kicking off September 28th in Minneapolis, MN. The fall trek with Kings of Leon will have White Lies playing to packed crowds across the US and will culminate on October 16th with a show at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN. Prior to these dates, White Lies will be doing a few shows on their own including a headlining performance at New York City’s famed Webster Hall on September 25th and at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 4th. In addition, the band’s massively successful single “Death” is on the soundtrack for the film Jennifer’s Body, alongside bands including Silversun Pickups, Little Boots, and Black Kids.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the band live when they play at a city near you, and for the most up-to-date information, head over to myspace.com/whitelies or www.whitelies.com.

Check out the live video for “Death” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfStQnmJC8g

North American Tour Dates
09/25 Webster Hall – New York, NY
09/26 Phoenix Theater – Toronto, ONT
09/28 Target Center – Minneapolis, MN
09/29 Metro – Chicago, IL
09/30 Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO
10/03 OK Ford Center – Oklahoma City, OK
10/04 Austin City Limits – Austin, TX
10/06 Toyota Center – Houston, TX
10/07 American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
10/09 Phillips Arena – Atlanta, GA
10/10 Rupp Arena – Lexington, KY
10/12 Mid America Centre – Council Bluffs, IA
10/13 Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO
10/15 BJCC – Birmingham, AL
10/16 Sommet Center – Nashville, TN

Leave a comment

Filed under Tour Dates

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”

Leave a comment

Filed under CD Release

BE IN LOVE WITH THE RETURN OF LOCKSLEY

On their 2007 debut Don’t Make Me Wait, unsigned, Wisconsin natives, Locksley found success with a fresh and exciting mix of garage-pop and brit-rock. The band’s forthcoming, follow-up album finds them exploring their American musical roots with bits of Swing, 50’s Doo-Wop, 60’s Soul and early American-Punk coming together to create something uniquely and confidently their own.

Locksley returns with their new album Be In Love on January 26th, 2010. The four-piece band, brothers Jesse and Jordan Laz (rhythm guitar and bass respectively), Kai Kennedy (lead guitar) and Sam Bair (drums) are very excited about the new material.

“We’ve broadened and narrowed our outlook on this album” Jesse remarked. “We added a third vocalist and songwriter in Jordan, which was big and we were listening to and pulling from a larger variety of music than before. At the same time, we cut a lot of fat in our parts and tightened up the arrangements quite a bit so the album ends up feeling more focused than the last one, even though it’s spread out over more voices.”

Locksley will preview many of the new songs from Be In Love on their fall tour supporting Chesapeake, Virginia’s Mae, which will begin on September 24th in Chapel Hill and continue through Salt Lake City on October 21st.

LOCKSLEY FALL TOUR DATES (with Mae)
September 24 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
September 25 – Greensboro, NC – Greene Street Club
September 26 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
September 27 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club / Downstairs Lounge
September 28, – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
September 30 – Orlando, FL – The Social
October 01 – Tallahassee, FL – Club Downunder
October 02 – New Orleans, LA – The Parish at House of Blues
October 03 – Little Rock, AR – The Village
October 04 – Dallas, TX – The Door
October 05 – San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit
October 06 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
October 08 – Scottsdale, AZ – Martini Ranch
October 10 – San Diego, CA – Soma
October 11 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
October 13 – West Hollywood, CA – Roxy Theatre
October 14 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Downtown Brewing Co
October 15 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom Of The Hill
October 18 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
October 19 – Boise, ID – The Venue
October 20 – Billings, MT – The Railyard
October 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
Many More Dates To Be Announced

Leave a comment

Filed under Uncategorized