Alexander Laurence's Blog, page 1768
October 10, 2017
After Thirty Years Bananarama Are Back With Original Lineup & Reveal First Four North American Dates As Iconic Trio
AFTER THIRTY YEARS BANANARAMA ARE BACK WITH ORIGINAL LINEUP & REVEAL FIRST FOUR NORTH AMERICAN DATES AS ICONIC TRIO
TICKETS ON SALE EVERYWHERE FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017
October 10th, 2017 (Los Angeles, CA) - A once-in-a-lifetime cultural event that's been exactly thirty years in the making, British pop powerhouse Bananarama touch down in 2018 for their first four dates in North America, as the original three-piece lineup - Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Siobhan Fahey. First up, the ladies take over Los Angeles on February 20 before gigs in San Francisco, Toronto, and New York. Check out the full itinerary below.
A special fan presale goes live Wednesday October 11, while general on-sale begins Friday October 13. As they will sell out fast, get tickets HERE.
This marks a very important first for the trio. Prodigal sister Fahey amicably split from the group back in 1988-thirty years to the date of this forthcoming tour. Even though Dallin and Woodward carried on as Bananarama, performed around the globe, and released six albums, they never properly toured in their initial incarnation with Fahey. That changes in 2018.
This reunion celebrates their enduring legacy as a three-piece and the seminal albums they recorded together such as Bananarama [1984], True Confessions [1986], and Wow! [1987]. Expect to hear show-stopping and stunning renditions of era-defining singles, including the Hot 100 #1 smash "Venus", Top 5 hit "I Heard A Rumour", "Cruel Summer", "Robert De Niro's Waiting", and more.The North American tour comes hot on the heels of their first UK tour as a three-piece this fall.
About heading to North America, the girls commented, "America, you've been waiting for this one! It took a little while, but we're finally coming to North America as a trio, and we're so excited to give you an unforgettable show. Thanks for your patience. It's going to be worth it!"
Cited in the Guinness Book of Records as "the most successful girl group of all-time" for achieving more hit singles than any female band in history, Bananarama forever changed the face of pop music worldwide. Blending pop, dance, and new wave with fresh fashion-forward fire and unbreakable confidence, they notched a total of thirty inescapable hit singles such as the immortal Hot 100 #1 "Venus," "Cruel Summer," and many more. To date, combined sales exceed 40 million and counting.
North American Tour Dates:
February 20, 2018Los Angeles, CAThe NovoFebruary 21, 2018San Francisco, CAWarfield TheaterFebruary 23, 2018Toronto, OntarioDanforth Music HallFebruary 24, 2018New York, NYPlaystation Theater
TICKETS ON SALE EVERYWHERE FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2017October 10th, 2017 (Los Angeles, CA) - A once-in-a-lifetime cultural event that's been exactly thirty years in the making, British pop powerhouse Bananarama touch down in 2018 for their first four dates in North America, as the original three-piece lineup - Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Siobhan Fahey. First up, the ladies take over Los Angeles on February 20 before gigs in San Francisco, Toronto, and New York. Check out the full itinerary below.
A special fan presale goes live Wednesday October 11, while general on-sale begins Friday October 13. As they will sell out fast, get tickets HERE.
This marks a very important first for the trio. Prodigal sister Fahey amicably split from the group back in 1988-thirty years to the date of this forthcoming tour. Even though Dallin and Woodward carried on as Bananarama, performed around the globe, and released six albums, they never properly toured in their initial incarnation with Fahey. That changes in 2018.
This reunion celebrates their enduring legacy as a three-piece and the seminal albums they recorded together such as Bananarama [1984], True Confessions [1986], and Wow! [1987]. Expect to hear show-stopping and stunning renditions of era-defining singles, including the Hot 100 #1 smash "Venus", Top 5 hit "I Heard A Rumour", "Cruel Summer", "Robert De Niro's Waiting", and more.The North American tour comes hot on the heels of their first UK tour as a three-piece this fall.
About heading to North America, the girls commented, "America, you've been waiting for this one! It took a little while, but we're finally coming to North America as a trio, and we're so excited to give you an unforgettable show. Thanks for your patience. It's going to be worth it!"
Cited in the Guinness Book of Records as "the most successful girl group of all-time" for achieving more hit singles than any female band in history, Bananarama forever changed the face of pop music worldwide. Blending pop, dance, and new wave with fresh fashion-forward fire and unbreakable confidence, they notched a total of thirty inescapable hit singles such as the immortal Hot 100 #1 "Venus," "Cruel Summer," and many more. To date, combined sales exceed 40 million and counting.
North American Tour Dates:
February 20, 2018Los Angeles, CAThe NovoFebruary 21, 2018San Francisco, CAWarfield TheaterFebruary 23, 2018Toronto, OntarioDanforth Music HallFebruary 24, 2018New York, NYPlaystation Theater
FIRST AID KIT SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “IT’S A SHAME”
FIRST AID KIT SHARES MUSIC VIDEO
FOR SINGLE “ IT’S A SHAME ”
2018 HEADLINE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Swedish duo First Aid Kit shares the music video for their fantastic new single “It’s A Shame.” Directed by Mats Udd, “It’s A Shame” takes sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg through a Sliding Doors-like journey through the streets of Stockholm. Johanna’s world couldn’t be sunnier, while Klara’s is anything but, beautifully illustrating the bright yet desperately empty themes of the song.
First Aid Kit says: “We proudly present the video for “It’s A Shame,” directed by our dear friend and longtime collaborator Mats Udd. Inspired by “Sliding Doors” and musicals, watch it to see what happens to us during a nightly walk. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it!”
“It’s A Shame” was recorded in early 2017 and produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Laura Veirs) in Portland, OR.
In addition to sharing the video for “It’s a Shame,” First Aid Kit has announced a 2018 North American headline tour, kicking off January 24 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland and continuing through a final night at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, with Van William supporting. Tickets for the tour are on sale October 13, 2017. The band is currently on tour in the U.S., having performed at both Austin City Limits and San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festivals this past weekend. Additional performances in Los Angeles, Austin and New York City are confirmed. See below for all dates.
FIRST AID KIT ON TOUR:
10/12 Los Angeles, CA Theatre at Ace Hotel w/ Van William
10/14 Austin, TX Stubbs (ACL Side Show w/ Jade Bird)
10/15 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Music Festival
10/18 New York, NY Town Hall w/ J.S. Ondara
01/24 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
01/26 Portland, OR Roseland Theater*
01/27 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre*
01/28 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre*
01/30 Minneapolis, MN Palace Theatre*
02/01 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium*
02/02 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre*
02/03 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall*
02/05 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall*
02/06 Montreal, QC Metropolis Concert Hall*
02/07 Boston, MA House of Blues*
02/09 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre*
02/10 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer*
02/13 New York, NY Beacon Theatre*
*Van William Supporting
FOR SINGLE “ IT’S A SHAME ”
2018 HEADLINE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Swedish duo First Aid Kit shares the music video for their fantastic new single “It’s A Shame.” Directed by Mats Udd, “It’s A Shame” takes sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg through a Sliding Doors-like journey through the streets of Stockholm. Johanna’s world couldn’t be sunnier, while Klara’s is anything but, beautifully illustrating the bright yet desperately empty themes of the song.First Aid Kit says: “We proudly present the video for “It’s A Shame,” directed by our dear friend and longtime collaborator Mats Udd. Inspired by “Sliding Doors” and musicals, watch it to see what happens to us during a nightly walk. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it!”
“It’s A Shame” was recorded in early 2017 and produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Laura Veirs) in Portland, OR.
In addition to sharing the video for “It’s a Shame,” First Aid Kit has announced a 2018 North American headline tour, kicking off January 24 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland and continuing through a final night at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, with Van William supporting. Tickets for the tour are on sale October 13, 2017. The band is currently on tour in the U.S., having performed at both Austin City Limits and San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festivals this past weekend. Additional performances in Los Angeles, Austin and New York City are confirmed. See below for all dates.
FIRST AID KIT ON TOUR:
10/12 Los Angeles, CA Theatre at Ace Hotel w/ Van William
10/14 Austin, TX Stubbs (ACL Side Show w/ Jade Bird)
10/15 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Music Festival
10/18 New York, NY Town Hall w/ J.S. Ondara
01/24 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
01/26 Portland, OR Roseland Theater*
01/27 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre*
01/28 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre*
01/30 Minneapolis, MN Palace Theatre*
02/01 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium*
02/02 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre*
02/03 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall*
02/05 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall*
02/06 Montreal, QC Metropolis Concert Hall*
02/07 Boston, MA House of Blues*
02/09 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre*
02/10 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer*
02/13 New York, NY Beacon Theatre*
*Van William Supporting
Anderson East's new album "Encore" out January 12 // performing on "Ellen" this Friday // extensive tour confirmed, on-sale Thursday
ANDERSON EAST’S NEW ALBUMENCORE OUT JANUARY 12SET TO PERFORM SINGLE “ALL ON MY MIND”
ON “ELLEN” THIS FRIDAY“ENCORE WORLD TOUR 2018” CONFIRMED,
TICKETS ON-SALE THURSDAY
Encore
, the highly anticipated new album from acclaimed singer, songwriter and performerAnderson East, will be released January 12 on Low Country Sound/Elektra Records and is now available for pre-order.Already receiving widespread notice, East will perform the album’s first single, “All On My Mind,” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” this Friday, October 13. The single—which East debuted earlier this year on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”—is currently Top 10 and climbing. Watch/share the song’s official music video HERE. East is also currently featured as a SiriusXM “Spectrum Certified” artist. Previous artists featured in the music discovery series include Hozier, Kaleo, Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.In celebration of the new album, East will embark on his largest headline tour to date, “Encore World Tour 2018.” The extensive run will span throughout next year including stops at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom and Music Hall of Williamsburg, Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley (two nights), Atlanta’s Terminal West, L.A.’s El Rey Theatre, San Francisco’s The Fillmore and D.C.’s 9:30 Club among many others. Tickets go on-sale this Thursday, October 12 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete details.Encore was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio along with additional production at House of Blues and Farmland Studio. The album features eleven songs, including “All On My Mind” (written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, East and Aaron Raitiere), “King For A Day” (written by East, Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton), “Girlfriend” (written by East, Cobb, Raitiere and Tim Bergling) as well as renditions of songs by Ted Hawkins and Willie Nelson.The release of Encore culminates a breakout series of years for East following his widely praised debut album, Delilah, which NPR Music called “an eclectic, fully formed debut…” Additional critical praise included The Wall Street Journal who described, “…highlighted by Mr. East’s raw and raspy vocals and a backing band that channels the urgent rhythms and gospel-flavored sounds of ‘60s R&B and Southern soul music,” while American Songwriter asserted, “New artist debuts don’t come with much more industry buzz than the first release from singer/songwriter Anderson East…For better or worse, that sets expectations higher than those of most new artists. Thankfully, East meets them in 10 tracks and 33 minutes.”In addition to making his television debut on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and appearing on “CBS This Morning Saturday” and Daryl Hall’s “Live from Daryl’s House,” East has also lent his talents to several notable projects. He’s been featured on Dave Cobb’s Southern Familycompilation, contributed a song to Brandi Carlile’s Cover Stories LP and crafted the original song “What Would It Take” for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.
photo credit: Joshua Black WilkinsENCORE TRACK LIST:1. King For A Day (Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton)2. This Too Shall Last (Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere) 3. House Is A Building (Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere) 4. Sorry You’re Sick (Ted Hawkins)5. If You Keep Leaving Me (Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Aaron Raitiere) 6. Girlfriend (Anderson East, Dave Cobb, Aaron Raitiere, Tim Bergling) 7. Surrender (Anderson East, Aaron Raitiere, Adam Hood) 8. All On My Mind (Anderson East, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Aaron Raitiere)9. Without You (Anderson East, Steve McEwan) 10. Somebody Pick Up My Pieces (Willie Nelson)11. Cabinet Door (Anderson East, Jillia Jackson) ENCORE WORLD TOUR 2018 (on-sale Thursday, October 12 at 10:00am local time)January 11—New York, NY—Bowery BallroomJanuary 12—Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of WilliamsburgJanuary 19—Nashville, TN—3rd & Lindsley January 20—Nashville, TN—3rd & Lindsley February 8—Dallas, TX—TreesFebruary 9—Austin, TX—The ParishFebruary 10—Houston, TX—Studio at Warehouse LiveFebruary 13—Jackson, MS—Duling HallFebruary 15—Atlanta, GA—Terminal WestFebruary 16—Athens, GA—Georgia TheatreFebruary 17—Birmingham, AL—Iron City BirminghamMarch 1—Los Angeles, CA—El Rey TheatreMarch 2—San Francisco, CA—The FillmoreMarch 3—Solana Beach, CA—Belly UpMarch 4—Phoenix, AZ—TBD VenueMarch 6—Crystal Bay, NV—Crystal Bay Club CasinoMarch 7—Sacramento, CA—Harlow’sMarch 9—Portland, OR—Revolution HallMarch 10—Seattle, WA—NeumosMarch 11—Vancouver, BC—ImperialMarch 13 - Boise, ID—The OlympicMarch 14—Salt Lake City, UT—The State RoomMarch 16—Denver, CO—Bluebird TheaterMarch 20—Kansas City, MO—The Madrid TheatreApril 3—South Burlington, VT—Higher GroundApril 5—Boston, MA—Paradise Rock ClubApril 6—Washington, DC—9:30 ClubApril 7—Philadelphia, PA—Theatre of Living ArtsApril 10—Toronto, ON—Horseshoe TavernApril 11—Syracuse, NY—Westcott TheaterApril 13—Columbus, OH—A&R Music BarApril 14—Cleveland, OH—Beachland BallroomApril 15—Cincinnati, OH—20th Century TheaterApril 17—Lexington, KY—Manchester Music HallApril 18—Asheville, NC—Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall (additional dates to be announced)
ON “ELLEN” THIS FRIDAY“ENCORE WORLD TOUR 2018” CONFIRMED,
TICKETS ON-SALE THURSDAY
Encore
, the highly anticipated new album from acclaimed singer, songwriter and performerAnderson East, will be released January 12 on Low Country Sound/Elektra Records and is now available for pre-order.Already receiving widespread notice, East will perform the album’s first single, “All On My Mind,” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” this Friday, October 13. The single—which East debuted earlier this year on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”—is currently Top 10 and climbing. Watch/share the song’s official music video HERE. East is also currently featured as a SiriusXM “Spectrum Certified” artist. Previous artists featured in the music discovery series include Hozier, Kaleo, Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.In celebration of the new album, East will embark on his largest headline tour to date, “Encore World Tour 2018.” The extensive run will span throughout next year including stops at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom and Music Hall of Williamsburg, Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley (two nights), Atlanta’s Terminal West, L.A.’s El Rey Theatre, San Francisco’s The Fillmore and D.C.’s 9:30 Club among many others. Tickets go on-sale this Thursday, October 12 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete details.Encore was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio along with additional production at House of Blues and Farmland Studio. The album features eleven songs, including “All On My Mind” (written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, East and Aaron Raitiere), “King For A Day” (written by East, Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton), “Girlfriend” (written by East, Cobb, Raitiere and Tim Bergling) as well as renditions of songs by Ted Hawkins and Willie Nelson.The release of Encore culminates a breakout series of years for East following his widely praised debut album, Delilah, which NPR Music called “an eclectic, fully formed debut…” Additional critical praise included The Wall Street Journal who described, “…highlighted by Mr. East’s raw and raspy vocals and a backing band that channels the urgent rhythms and gospel-flavored sounds of ‘60s R&B and Southern soul music,” while American Songwriter asserted, “New artist debuts don’t come with much more industry buzz than the first release from singer/songwriter Anderson East…For better or worse, that sets expectations higher than those of most new artists. Thankfully, East meets them in 10 tracks and 33 minutes.”In addition to making his television debut on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and appearing on “CBS This Morning Saturday” and Daryl Hall’s “Live from Daryl’s House,” East has also lent his talents to several notable projects. He’s been featured on Dave Cobb’s Southern Familycompilation, contributed a song to Brandi Carlile’s Cover Stories LP and crafted the original song “What Would It Take” for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.photo credit: Joshua Black WilkinsENCORE TRACK LIST:1. King For A Day (Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton)2. This Too Shall Last (Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere) 3. House Is A Building (Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere) 4. Sorry You’re Sick (Ted Hawkins)5. If You Keep Leaving Me (Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Aaron Raitiere) 6. Girlfriend (Anderson East, Dave Cobb, Aaron Raitiere, Tim Bergling) 7. Surrender (Anderson East, Aaron Raitiere, Adam Hood) 8. All On My Mind (Anderson East, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Aaron Raitiere)9. Without You (Anderson East, Steve McEwan) 10. Somebody Pick Up My Pieces (Willie Nelson)11. Cabinet Door (Anderson East, Jillia Jackson) ENCORE WORLD TOUR 2018 (on-sale Thursday, October 12 at 10:00am local time)January 11—New York, NY—Bowery BallroomJanuary 12—Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of WilliamsburgJanuary 19—Nashville, TN—3rd & Lindsley January 20—Nashville, TN—3rd & Lindsley February 8—Dallas, TX—TreesFebruary 9—Austin, TX—The ParishFebruary 10—Houston, TX—Studio at Warehouse LiveFebruary 13—Jackson, MS—Duling HallFebruary 15—Atlanta, GA—Terminal WestFebruary 16—Athens, GA—Georgia TheatreFebruary 17—Birmingham, AL—Iron City BirminghamMarch 1—Los Angeles, CA—El Rey TheatreMarch 2—San Francisco, CA—The FillmoreMarch 3—Solana Beach, CA—Belly UpMarch 4—Phoenix, AZ—TBD VenueMarch 6—Crystal Bay, NV—Crystal Bay Club CasinoMarch 7—Sacramento, CA—Harlow’sMarch 9—Portland, OR—Revolution HallMarch 10—Seattle, WA—NeumosMarch 11—Vancouver, BC—ImperialMarch 13 - Boise, ID—The OlympicMarch 14—Salt Lake City, UT—The State RoomMarch 16—Denver, CO—Bluebird TheaterMarch 20—Kansas City, MO—The Madrid TheatreApril 3—South Burlington, VT—Higher GroundApril 5—Boston, MA—Paradise Rock ClubApril 6—Washington, DC—9:30 ClubApril 7—Philadelphia, PA—Theatre of Living ArtsApril 10—Toronto, ON—Horseshoe TavernApril 11—Syracuse, NY—Westcott TheaterApril 13—Columbus, OH—A&R Music BarApril 14—Cleveland, OH—Beachland BallroomApril 15—Cincinnati, OH—20th Century TheaterApril 17—Lexington, KY—Manchester Music HallApril 18—Asheville, NC—Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall (additional dates to be announced)
PHOENIX: "Ti Amo" Music Video + "Telefono" on Late Night with Seth Meyers
PHOENIX"Ti Amo" Music Video + "Telefono" onLate Night with Seth Meyers
Phoenix have premiered the video for their new single, "Ti Amo," the title track from their critically acclaimed sixth album released earlier this year on Loyaute/Glassnote Records. Directed by WIISSA, the video, shot in 16mm, is a glorious celebration of love, a fizzy burst of prosecco, La Dolce Vita, mopeds, and sloppy gelato-laced kisses. Watch the video HERE. Special, limited edition VHS copies of the video will also be available in the Supermercato vending machine at Phoenix's upcoming shows.
In addition to the "Ti Amo" music video, the band also performed Ti Amo'sbrilliant final track, "Telefono," on Late Night With Seth Meyers for the first time ever. Watch the performance HERE.
Lastly, fresh off a sold out arena tour in Europe, Phoenix will be playing special dates in support of Ti Amo in America starting TONIGHT. Los Angeles' most exciting up-and-coming new band, LO MOON, will open for them on select dates; The Lemon Twigs will open for them in Washington D.C. and Providence, RI. All of the band's tour dates are below.
Tour dates:10/10/17 Columbus, OH @ Express Live!+10/11/17 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit+10/13/17 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis+10/14/17 Buffalo, NY @ Hrvst Festival+10/15/17 New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall+10/16/17 Washington, DC @ The Anthem *10/18/17 Providence, RI @ Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel *10/20/17 Guadalajara, MX @ Coordenada10/21/17 Monterrey, MX @ Live Out11/11/17 Santiago, CL @ Fauna Primavera11/12/17 Buenos Aires, AR @ Personal Fest11/15/17 Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Popload Festival11/16-17/17 Lima, Pe @ TBA11/19/17 Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital+ - with Lo Moon* - with The Lemon Twigs
PHOENIX:Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram
Phoenix have premiered the video for their new single, "Ti Amo," the title track from their critically acclaimed sixth album released earlier this year on Loyaute/Glassnote Records. Directed by WIISSA, the video, shot in 16mm, is a glorious celebration of love, a fizzy burst of prosecco, La Dolce Vita, mopeds, and sloppy gelato-laced kisses. Watch the video HERE. Special, limited edition VHS copies of the video will also be available in the Supermercato vending machine at Phoenix's upcoming shows. In addition to the "Ti Amo" music video, the band also performed Ti Amo'sbrilliant final track, "Telefono," on Late Night With Seth Meyers for the first time ever. Watch the performance HERE.
Lastly, fresh off a sold out arena tour in Europe, Phoenix will be playing special dates in support of Ti Amo in America starting TONIGHT. Los Angeles' most exciting up-and-coming new band, LO MOON, will open for them on select dates; The Lemon Twigs will open for them in Washington D.C. and Providence, RI. All of the band's tour dates are below.
Tour dates:10/10/17 Columbus, OH @ Express Live!+10/11/17 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit+10/13/17 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis+10/14/17 Buffalo, NY @ Hrvst Festival+10/15/17 New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall+10/16/17 Washington, DC @ The Anthem *10/18/17 Providence, RI @ Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel *10/20/17 Guadalajara, MX @ Coordenada10/21/17 Monterrey, MX @ Live Out11/11/17 Santiago, CL @ Fauna Primavera11/12/17 Buenos Aires, AR @ Personal Fest11/15/17 Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Popload Festival11/16-17/17 Lima, Pe @ TBA11/19/17 Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital+ - with Lo Moon* - with The Lemon Twigs
PHOENIX:Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram
Fleet Foxes Announce 10" EP via Record Store Day's Black Friday
FLEET FOXES ANNOUNCE BLACK FRIDAY 10” EPFEATURING SELECT SONGS RECORDED ATELECTRIC LADY STUDIOS FOR WFUV
NEW ALBUM CRACK-UPOUT NOW ON NONESUCH RECORDS
Fleet Foxes have announced a special edition 10” EP available exclusively at independent record stores starting on Record Store Day's Black Friday, November 24. Those interested in purchasing a copy can find an independent record store near them by visitingrecordstoreday.com. The EP features four songs, thoughtfully selected from a WFUV session recorded at New York's historic, Electric Lady Studios on June 13, 2017, days before Crack-Up was released. In addition to the announcement, Fleet Foxes have released a Classic Album Sunday Q&A which can be viewed here.
Side A of the vinyl includes “Cassius, -” and “- Naiads, Cassadies” while Side B includes “Mearcstapa” and “On Another Ocean (January / June).” Each pair is recorded and cut as one long track to reflect the intentional fluidity between these songs, on both the album and in live performance.
WFUV (90.7 FM, wfuv.org), New York’s source for music discovery, is a noncommercial, member-supported public media service of Fordham University for 70 years. WFUV has received national recognition for its award-winning weekday format of adult album alternative music, award-winning local news and sports, and a diverse weekend lineup. Electric Lady Studios is the oldest working and thriving recording studio in New York City. Made famous by Jimi Hendrix and classic 70s sessions with The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Patti Smith, among others, and maintains its reputation as the most hallowed grounds for recorded music.
Order Crack-UpImages and album art available for download here.Watch the lyric video for “Third of May / Ōdaigahara.”Watch the video for “Fool’s Errand,” directed by Sean Pecknold with art direction by Adi Goodrich and produced by Society.Fleet Foxes 2017 International Tour Dates
November 4 | Reykjavik, Iceland at Iceland AirwavesNovember 7 | Switzerland, Zurich at X-traNovember 8 | Austria, Vienna at GasometerNovember 9 | Croatia, Zagreb at Tvornica KultureNovember 10 | Italy, Milan at FabriqueNovember 12 | Germany, Hamburg at Docks (SOLD OUT)November 13 | Germany, Berlin at ColumbiahalleNovember 15 | Netherlands, Utrecht at TivoliVredenburg (SOLD OUT)November 16 | Netherlands, Utrecht at TivoliVredenburgNovember 17 | Belgium, Brussels at Ancienne Belgique (SOLD OUT)November 18 | Belgium, Brussels at Ancienne Belgique (SOLD OUT)November 20 | France, Paris at Le Trianon (SOLD OUT)November 21 | France, Paris at Le TrianonNovember 23 | United Kingdom, Manchester at Apollo Manchester (SOLD OUT)November 24 | United Kingdom, Wolverhampton at Wolverhampton Civic HallNovember 26 | United Kingdom, London at Academy Brixton (SOLD OUT)November 27 | United Kingdom, London at Academy BrixtonNovember 28 | United Kingdom, Bexhill-on-Sea at De La Warr PavilionNovember 29 | United Kingdom, Southampton at Guildhall SouthamptonDecember 01 | Germany, Köln at PalladiumDecember 03 | Sweden, Stockholm at Annexet (SOLD OUT)December 04 | Sweden, Stockholm at AnnexetDecember 05 | Norway, Oslo at Sentrum Scene (SOLD OUT)December 06 | Norway, Oslo at Sentrum Scene (SOLD OUT)
TRACKLIST1. I Am All That I Need / Arroyo Seco / Thumbprint Scar2. Cassius, -3. - Naiads, Cassadies4. Kept Woman5. Third of May / Ōdaigahara6. If You Need To, Keep Time on Me7. Mearcstapa8. On Another Ocean (January / June)9. Fool's Errand10. I Should See Memphis11. Crack-Up
NEW ALBUM CRACK-UPOUT NOW ON NONESUCH RECORDS
Fleet Foxes have announced a special edition 10” EP available exclusively at independent record stores starting on Record Store Day's Black Friday, November 24. Those interested in purchasing a copy can find an independent record store near them by visitingrecordstoreday.com. The EP features four songs, thoughtfully selected from a WFUV session recorded at New York's historic, Electric Lady Studios on June 13, 2017, days before Crack-Up was released. In addition to the announcement, Fleet Foxes have released a Classic Album Sunday Q&A which can be viewed here.Side A of the vinyl includes “Cassius, -” and “- Naiads, Cassadies” while Side B includes “Mearcstapa” and “On Another Ocean (January / June).” Each pair is recorded and cut as one long track to reflect the intentional fluidity between these songs, on both the album and in live performance.
WFUV (90.7 FM, wfuv.org), New York’s source for music discovery, is a noncommercial, member-supported public media service of Fordham University for 70 years. WFUV has received national recognition for its award-winning weekday format of adult album alternative music, award-winning local news and sports, and a diverse weekend lineup. Electric Lady Studios is the oldest working and thriving recording studio in New York City. Made famous by Jimi Hendrix and classic 70s sessions with The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Patti Smith, among others, and maintains its reputation as the most hallowed grounds for recorded music.
Order Crack-UpImages and album art available for download here.Watch the lyric video for “Third of May / Ōdaigahara.”Watch the video for “Fool’s Errand,” directed by Sean Pecknold with art direction by Adi Goodrich and produced by Society.Fleet Foxes 2017 International Tour Dates
November 4 | Reykjavik, Iceland at Iceland AirwavesNovember 7 | Switzerland, Zurich at X-traNovember 8 | Austria, Vienna at GasometerNovember 9 | Croatia, Zagreb at Tvornica KultureNovember 10 | Italy, Milan at FabriqueNovember 12 | Germany, Hamburg at Docks (SOLD OUT)November 13 | Germany, Berlin at ColumbiahalleNovember 15 | Netherlands, Utrecht at TivoliVredenburg (SOLD OUT)November 16 | Netherlands, Utrecht at TivoliVredenburgNovember 17 | Belgium, Brussels at Ancienne Belgique (SOLD OUT)November 18 | Belgium, Brussels at Ancienne Belgique (SOLD OUT)November 20 | France, Paris at Le Trianon (SOLD OUT)November 21 | France, Paris at Le TrianonNovember 23 | United Kingdom, Manchester at Apollo Manchester (SOLD OUT)November 24 | United Kingdom, Wolverhampton at Wolverhampton Civic HallNovember 26 | United Kingdom, London at Academy Brixton (SOLD OUT)November 27 | United Kingdom, London at Academy BrixtonNovember 28 | United Kingdom, Bexhill-on-Sea at De La Warr PavilionNovember 29 | United Kingdom, Southampton at Guildhall SouthamptonDecember 01 | Germany, Köln at PalladiumDecember 03 | Sweden, Stockholm at Annexet (SOLD OUT)December 04 | Sweden, Stockholm at AnnexetDecember 05 | Norway, Oslo at Sentrum Scene (SOLD OUT)December 06 | Norway, Oslo at Sentrum Scene (SOLD OUT)
TRACKLIST1. I Am All That I Need / Arroyo Seco / Thumbprint Scar2. Cassius, -3. - Naiads, Cassadies4. Kept Woman5. Third of May / Ōdaigahara6. If You Need To, Keep Time on Me7. Mearcstapa8. On Another Ocean (January / June)9. Fool's Errand10. I Should See Memphis11. Crack-Up
Meredith Monk fall season: Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival, Gish Prize, Hirshhorn Honor + more
MEREDITH MONK FALL SEASON INCLUDES LINCOLN CENTER’S WHITE LIGHT FESTIVAL, PRESTIGIOUS GISH PRIZE, HIRSHHORN HONOR AND MORE
Photo credit: Julieta CervantesMeredith Monk’s robust Fall 2017 season ramps up with new performances, public talks and notable accolades. See below for information on upcoming events and highlights.Monk was recently named the recipient of the 24th annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize; the award—established in 1994 through the will of stage and screen actress Lillian Gish, known as the First Lady of Cinema—is given to an individual who has “made an outstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and to mankind’s enjoyment and understanding of life.” The prize will be presented to Monk at a private ceremony on October 26 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Monk joins a list of honorees that has included Elizabeth LeCompte, Suzan-Lori Parks, Maya Lin, Anna Deavere Smith, Spike Lee, Trisha Brown, Laurie Anderson, Frank Gehry, Peter Sellars and Bob Dylan, among others.“I am humbled and grateful to receive the Gish Prize,” says Monk. “It’s exceptional for being a prize that a great artist decided to give to other artists, and even more special for the values that Lillian Gish expressed when she said it should recognize contributions to ‘the beauty of the world.’ I believe, as she did, that art can be a healing force, a source of light during dark times.”For three performances only, Monk and her Vocal Ensemble will share the stage with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) and the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) at Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival in an evening-length program entitled Dancing Voices on Friday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.See HERE for tickets and more information.Dancing Voices surveys nearly five decades of Monk’s music in an exploration of the human voice as an instrument—from solo to ensemble singing and work with instrumentalists. The program opens with 21 YPC choristers alongside Ms. Monk and Vocal Ensemble members Katie Geissinger and Allison Sniffin in selections from ATLAS: an opera in three parts, Book of Days, and The Games, among other works, in a performance that blends music with choreography and theatrical lighting. The second part of the program is conducted by YPC Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Núñez, with 50 girls from the chorus, in the world-premiere complete performanceof Ms. Monk’s Three Heavens and Hells in its YPC-commissioned choral version, followed by “ascent” from Songs of Ascension, in which the girls are joined by 25 boys, three YPC soloists, Ms. Monk and her Vocal Ensemble, the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (Ben Russell, violin; Laura Lutzke, violin; Caleb Burhans, viola; Clarice Jensen, cello), percussionist David Cossin and wind player Bohdan Hilash.Along with pioneer of integrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil, Monk is slated to give a talk at The Rubin Museum of Art in New York. Entitled “Sound and Healing” the afternoon event takes place on October 23 focusing on an exploration of how sound affects our bodies, encourages healing, and re-tunes us to our environment. See HERE for tickets and more information.On November 6, Ms. Monk will also be honored at this year’s Hirshhorn Gala in New York. Taking place at Lincoln Center, Monk is among the 31 international female artists being recognized for transforming public perceptions of contemporary art and expanding cultural dialogue around the most important current issues. The group represents some of the most significant artists working today, featuring trailblazers who pioneered new forms of art making. As part of her November 7-12 residency at Wesleyan University, Monk will also be giving a talk on November 9 with Danspace Project’s Judy Hussie-Taylor followed by a work-in-progress performance with her Vocal Ensemble of Cellular Songs on November 12 at Crowell Concert Hall. Information on these two events can be found HERE and HERE, respectively.ABOUT MEREDITH MONKMeredith Monk is a composer, singer, director/choreographer and creator of new opera, music-theater works, films and installations. Recognized as one of the most unique and influential artists of our time, she is a pioneer in what is now called “extended vocal technique” and “interdisciplinary performance.” Celebrated internationally, Monk’s work has been presented by BAM, Lincoln Center Festival, Houston Grand Opera, London’s Barbican Centre and at major venues around the world. She has made more than a dozen recordings, most of which are on the ECM New Series label, including the 2008 Grammy-nominated impermanence and the highly acclaimed Songs of Ascension (2011), Piano Songs (2014) and On Behalf of Nature (2016).In 2015 Monk received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama, and over the course of six decades has received numerous other honors including the prestigious MacArthur “Genius” Award, two Guggenheim Fellowships, three “Obies” (including an award for Sustained Achievement), two “Bessie” awards for Sustained Creative Achievement, a Doris Duke Artist Award and a Yoko Ono Lennon Courage Award for the Arts. She has also been named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Republic of France, one of NPR’s 50 Great Voices andMusical America’s 2012 Composer of the Year. In conjunction with her 50th Season of creating and performing, she was appointed the 2014–15 Richard and Barbara Debs Composer’s Chair at Carnegie Hall.
Photo credit: Julieta CervantesMeredith Monk’s robust Fall 2017 season ramps up with new performances, public talks and notable accolades. See below for information on upcoming events and highlights.Monk was recently named the recipient of the 24th annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize; the award—established in 1994 through the will of stage and screen actress Lillian Gish, known as the First Lady of Cinema—is given to an individual who has “made an outstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and to mankind’s enjoyment and understanding of life.” The prize will be presented to Monk at a private ceremony on October 26 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Monk joins a list of honorees that has included Elizabeth LeCompte, Suzan-Lori Parks, Maya Lin, Anna Deavere Smith, Spike Lee, Trisha Brown, Laurie Anderson, Frank Gehry, Peter Sellars and Bob Dylan, among others.“I am humbled and grateful to receive the Gish Prize,” says Monk. “It’s exceptional for being a prize that a great artist decided to give to other artists, and even more special for the values that Lillian Gish expressed when she said it should recognize contributions to ‘the beauty of the world.’ I believe, as she did, that art can be a healing force, a source of light during dark times.”For three performances only, Monk and her Vocal Ensemble will share the stage with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) and the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) at Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival in an evening-length program entitled Dancing Voices on Friday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.See HERE for tickets and more information.Dancing Voices surveys nearly five decades of Monk’s music in an exploration of the human voice as an instrument—from solo to ensemble singing and work with instrumentalists. The program opens with 21 YPC choristers alongside Ms. Monk and Vocal Ensemble members Katie Geissinger and Allison Sniffin in selections from ATLAS: an opera in three parts, Book of Days, and The Games, among other works, in a performance that blends music with choreography and theatrical lighting. The second part of the program is conducted by YPC Artistic Director and Founder Francisco J. Núñez, with 50 girls from the chorus, in the world-premiere complete performanceof Ms. Monk’s Three Heavens and Hells in its YPC-commissioned choral version, followed by “ascent” from Songs of Ascension, in which the girls are joined by 25 boys, three YPC soloists, Ms. Monk and her Vocal Ensemble, the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (Ben Russell, violin; Laura Lutzke, violin; Caleb Burhans, viola; Clarice Jensen, cello), percussionist David Cossin and wind player Bohdan Hilash.Along with pioneer of integrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil, Monk is slated to give a talk at The Rubin Museum of Art in New York. Entitled “Sound and Healing” the afternoon event takes place on October 23 focusing on an exploration of how sound affects our bodies, encourages healing, and re-tunes us to our environment. See HERE for tickets and more information.On November 6, Ms. Monk will also be honored at this year’s Hirshhorn Gala in New York. Taking place at Lincoln Center, Monk is among the 31 international female artists being recognized for transforming public perceptions of contemporary art and expanding cultural dialogue around the most important current issues. The group represents some of the most significant artists working today, featuring trailblazers who pioneered new forms of art making. As part of her November 7-12 residency at Wesleyan University, Monk will also be giving a talk on November 9 with Danspace Project’s Judy Hussie-Taylor followed by a work-in-progress performance with her Vocal Ensemble of Cellular Songs on November 12 at Crowell Concert Hall. Information on these two events can be found HERE and HERE, respectively.ABOUT MEREDITH MONKMeredith Monk is a composer, singer, director/choreographer and creator of new opera, music-theater works, films and installations. Recognized as one of the most unique and influential artists of our time, she is a pioneer in what is now called “extended vocal technique” and “interdisciplinary performance.” Celebrated internationally, Monk’s work has been presented by BAM, Lincoln Center Festival, Houston Grand Opera, London’s Barbican Centre and at major venues around the world. She has made more than a dozen recordings, most of which are on the ECM New Series label, including the 2008 Grammy-nominated impermanence and the highly acclaimed Songs of Ascension (2011), Piano Songs (2014) and On Behalf of Nature (2016).In 2015 Monk received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama, and over the course of six decades has received numerous other honors including the prestigious MacArthur “Genius” Award, two Guggenheim Fellowships, three “Obies” (including an award for Sustained Achievement), two “Bessie” awards for Sustained Creative Achievement, a Doris Duke Artist Award and a Yoko Ono Lennon Courage Award for the Arts. She has also been named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Republic of France, one of NPR’s 50 Great Voices andMusical America’s 2012 Composer of the Year. In conjunction with her 50th Season of creating and performing, she was appointed the 2014–15 Richard and Barbara Debs Composer’s Chair at Carnegie Hall.
Josh Ritter's featured on "CBS This Morning" + New album Gathering out now to critical praise
JOSH RITTER FEATURED ON
“CBS THIS MORNING”GATHERING OUT NOW TO CRITICAL PRAISEEXTENSIVE FALL TOUR DATES CONFIRMED INCLUDING A HEADLINING PERFORMANCE
Photo credit: Laura Wilson, album artworkJosh Ritter was featured on “CBS This Morning” this past Saturday, October 7. The profile included an in-depth interview with host Anthony Mason as well as live in-studio performances of “ Feels Light Lightning ,” “ Dreams ” and “ Thunderbolt’s Goodnight ”—three songs from his acclaimed new album, Gathering , out now via Pytheas Recordings/ Thirty Tigers. Watch the interview HERE.Recent critical praise from for Gathering:
“In short, Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip, but his hand has never felt surer.”
“The singer-songwriter has two decades of Americana artistry under his belt—and he’s not slowing down.”
“Midway between the country, gospel and soul camps, with thickly stacked harmonies that evoke the Dead’s own folk-rock classic American Beauty.”
“Gathering is beautiful and precise, and most of the beauty, to be certain, arises from a prolonged, often intimate contemplation of Ritter’s enormous skill set as an honest bard.”
“It’s proof enough that Ritter is one of the true keepers of the American folk lineage—a proud traditionalist and an utter original.”
“Ritter has summoned something with Gathering: an attempt to dismantle those myths—both personal and otherwise—that loom over the horizon.”
“Gathering proves once again that it’s great to be living in a time when Josh Ritter is making music.”
“It’s a heartfelt ballad, set to a lovely blend of acoustic fingerpicking, glowing piano chords and subtle pedal-steel accents, all in perfect sync with Ritter’s earnest tenor.”In support of the release, Ritter and the Royal City Band will kick off an extensive tour later this month including a debut headline performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on February 16. Tickets for the fall tour are on sale now and include a download of the forthcoming album. See below for complete details.The release of Gathering marks 20 years since Ritter began recording and performing music. Along with his loyal bandmates, the Royal City Band, and engineer Trina Shoemaker, Ritter returned to the Clubhouse studio in Rhinebeck, NY with more songs than he’d ever had before at one time. Re-energized after a recent collaboration with legendary artist Weir and—at the same time—tired of living in the shadow of his earlier self, Ritter felt charged with exploring the possibility of cutting himself loose from his own and others’ expectations. In his words, “I began with an exciting sense of dissatisfaction, and what emerged, as I began to find my voice, was a record full of storms. I still can’t tell what era these stories are from. They feel part roustabout, part psalm to me.”Over the course of his acclaimed two-decade career, Ritter has released eight full-length albums including his most recent, 2015’s Sermon On The Rocks, which received widespread critical praise— The New York Times said, “The literary-minded songwriter Josh Ritter…recharges his music on his eighth studio album, Sermon On The Rocks…Harking back to Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler, Mr. Ritter has always been a slinger of serious ideas and high-flown imagery” and The Wall Street Journal furthered, “The new album’s music is airy, propulsive and more often than not, catchy.” Most recently, in 2015, Ritter began a close collaboration with Bob Weir and went on to write or co-write many of the twelve songs on Weir’s acclaimed 2016 solo album, Blue Mountain. Pitchfork called the album, “quietly adventurous, wise, and a welcome late-career turn,” whileEntertainment Weekly described it as, “a moving group of tunes worthy of any campfire.”In addition to his work as a musician, Ritter made his debut as a published author in 2011 with his New York Times best-selling novel, Bright’s Passage (Dial Press/Random House). Of the work, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review, “Shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime…This is the work of a gifted novelist.”The Royal City Band is Zachariah Hickman (bass, acoustic guitar, wurlitzer), Sam Kassirer (piano, organ, synthesizers, percussion), Josh Kaufman (guitar, synthesizer) and Ray Rizzo (drums, percussion). GATHERING TRACK LIST1. Shaker Love Song (Leah)2. Showboat3. Friendamine4. Feels Like Lightning5. When Will I Be Changed (feat. Bob Weir)6. Train Go By7. Dreams8. Myrna Loy9. Interlude10. Cry Softly11. Oh Lord (Part 3)12. Thunderbolt’s Goodnight13. StrangersJOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND TOUROctober 22—Dallas, TX—Granada TheaterOctober 23—Birmingham, AL—SaturnOctober 24—Atlanta, GA—Variety PlayhouseOctober 25—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s CradleOctober 27—Boston, MA—House of BluesOctober 28—Portland, ME—State TheaterOctober 29—New York, NY—Brooklyn SteelNovember 1—Pittsburgh, PA—Mr. SmallsNovember 2—Washington, DC—Lincoln TheaterNovember 3—Washington, DC—Lincoln TheaterNovember 4—Northampton, MA—Calvin TheaterNovember 5—Philadelphia, PA—Union TransferNovember 7—Ithaca, NY—The Hangar TheatreNovember 8—Toronto, ON —Opera HouseNovember 9—Chicago, IL—The VicDecember 2— Berlin, DE—Passionskirche
December 3—Nijmegen, NL —Doornroosje
December 4—Amsterdam, NL—Paradiso
December 5—London, UK— O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
December 6—Belfast, UK—Mandela Hall
December 7—Dublin, IE—Vicar Street (seated show)
December 8—Dublin, IE—Vicar Street (standing show)
December 10—Limerick, IE—Dolan’s
December 11—Cork, IE—Cork Opera HouseJanuary 12—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody TheaterJanuary 13—Houston, TX—Heights TheaterJanuary 15—Tucson, AZ—Rialto TheaterJanuary 16—San Diego, CA—Belly UpJanuary 17—Los Angeles, CA—Teragram BallroomJanuary 19—San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore
January 20—San Francisco, CA—The FillmoreJanuary 24—Portland, OR—Crystal BallroomJanuary 25—Seattle, WA—NeptuneJanuary 26—Spokane, WA—Knitting FactoryJanuary 27—Boise, ID—Knitting FactoryJanuary 29—Denver, CO—Ogden
January 30—Lawrence, KS—Liberty HallJanuary 31—Minneapolis, MN—Fitzgerald TheaterFebruary 16—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
February 20—Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom February 21—Nelson, BC—Spiritbar February 22—Banff, AB—Eric Harvie Theatre February 23—St. Albert, AB—Arden Theatre February 24—St. Albert, AB—Arden Theatre February 26—Saskatoon, SK—Broadway TheatreFebruary 27—Swift Current, SK—Lyric Theatre
February 28—Winnipeg, MB—Park Theatre
“CBS THIS MORNING”GATHERING OUT NOW TO CRITICAL PRAISEEXTENSIVE FALL TOUR DATES CONFIRMED INCLUDING A HEADLINING PERFORMANCE
Photo credit: Laura Wilson, album artworkJosh Ritter was featured on “CBS This Morning” this past Saturday, October 7. The profile included an in-depth interview with host Anthony Mason as well as live in-studio performances of “ Feels Light Lightning ,” “ Dreams ” and “ Thunderbolt’s Goodnight ”—three songs from his acclaimed new album, Gathering , out now via Pytheas Recordings/ Thirty Tigers. Watch the interview HERE.Recent critical praise from for Gathering:
“In short, Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip, but his hand has never felt surer.”
“The singer-songwriter has two decades of Americana artistry under his belt—and he’s not slowing down.”
“Midway between the country, gospel and soul camps, with thickly stacked harmonies that evoke the Dead’s own folk-rock classic American Beauty.”“Gathering is beautiful and precise, and most of the beauty, to be certain, arises from a prolonged, often intimate contemplation of Ritter’s enormous skill set as an honest bard.”“It’s proof enough that Ritter is one of the true keepers of the American folk lineage—a proud traditionalist and an utter original.”“Ritter has summoned something with Gathering: an attempt to dismantle those myths—both personal and otherwise—that loom over the horizon.”“Gathering proves once again that it’s great to be living in a time when Josh Ritter is making music.”
“It’s a heartfelt ballad, set to a lovely blend of acoustic fingerpicking, glowing piano chords and subtle pedal-steel accents, all in perfect sync with Ritter’s earnest tenor.”In support of the release, Ritter and the Royal City Band will kick off an extensive tour later this month including a debut headline performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on February 16. Tickets for the fall tour are on sale now and include a download of the forthcoming album. See below for complete details.The release of Gathering marks 20 years since Ritter began recording and performing music. Along with his loyal bandmates, the Royal City Band, and engineer Trina Shoemaker, Ritter returned to the Clubhouse studio in Rhinebeck, NY with more songs than he’d ever had before at one time. Re-energized after a recent collaboration with legendary artist Weir and—at the same time—tired of living in the shadow of his earlier self, Ritter felt charged with exploring the possibility of cutting himself loose from his own and others’ expectations. In his words, “I began with an exciting sense of dissatisfaction, and what emerged, as I began to find my voice, was a record full of storms. I still can’t tell what era these stories are from. They feel part roustabout, part psalm to me.”Over the course of his acclaimed two-decade career, Ritter has released eight full-length albums including his most recent, 2015’s Sermon On The Rocks, which received widespread critical praise— The New York Times said, “The literary-minded songwriter Josh Ritter…recharges his music on his eighth studio album, Sermon On The Rocks…Harking back to Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler, Mr. Ritter has always been a slinger of serious ideas and high-flown imagery” and The Wall Street Journal furthered, “The new album’s music is airy, propulsive and more often than not, catchy.” Most recently, in 2015, Ritter began a close collaboration with Bob Weir and went on to write or co-write many of the twelve songs on Weir’s acclaimed 2016 solo album, Blue Mountain. Pitchfork called the album, “quietly adventurous, wise, and a welcome late-career turn,” whileEntertainment Weekly described it as, “a moving group of tunes worthy of any campfire.”In addition to his work as a musician, Ritter made his debut as a published author in 2011 with his New York Times best-selling novel, Bright’s Passage (Dial Press/Random House). Of the work, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review, “Shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime…This is the work of a gifted novelist.”The Royal City Band is Zachariah Hickman (bass, acoustic guitar, wurlitzer), Sam Kassirer (piano, organ, synthesizers, percussion), Josh Kaufman (guitar, synthesizer) and Ray Rizzo (drums, percussion). GATHERING TRACK LIST1. Shaker Love Song (Leah)2. Showboat3. Friendamine4. Feels Like Lightning5. When Will I Be Changed (feat. Bob Weir)6. Train Go By7. Dreams8. Myrna Loy9. Interlude10. Cry Softly11. Oh Lord (Part 3)12. Thunderbolt’s Goodnight13. StrangersJOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND TOUROctober 22—Dallas, TX—Granada TheaterOctober 23—Birmingham, AL—SaturnOctober 24—Atlanta, GA—Variety PlayhouseOctober 25—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s CradleOctober 27—Boston, MA—House of BluesOctober 28—Portland, ME—State TheaterOctober 29—New York, NY—Brooklyn SteelNovember 1—Pittsburgh, PA—Mr. SmallsNovember 2—Washington, DC—Lincoln TheaterNovember 3—Washington, DC—Lincoln TheaterNovember 4—Northampton, MA—Calvin TheaterNovember 5—Philadelphia, PA—Union TransferNovember 7—Ithaca, NY—The Hangar TheatreNovember 8—Toronto, ON —Opera HouseNovember 9—Chicago, IL—The VicDecember 2— Berlin, DE—Passionskirche
December 3—Nijmegen, NL —Doornroosje
December 4—Amsterdam, NL—Paradiso
December 5—London, UK— O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
December 6—Belfast, UK—Mandela Hall
December 7—Dublin, IE—Vicar Street (seated show)
December 8—Dublin, IE—Vicar Street (standing show)
December 10—Limerick, IE—Dolan’s
December 11—Cork, IE—Cork Opera HouseJanuary 12—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody TheaterJanuary 13—Houston, TX—Heights TheaterJanuary 15—Tucson, AZ—Rialto TheaterJanuary 16—San Diego, CA—Belly UpJanuary 17—Los Angeles, CA—Teragram BallroomJanuary 19—San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore
January 20—San Francisco, CA—The FillmoreJanuary 24—Portland, OR—Crystal BallroomJanuary 25—Seattle, WA—NeptuneJanuary 26—Spokane, WA—Knitting FactoryJanuary 27—Boise, ID—Knitting FactoryJanuary 29—Denver, CO—Ogden
January 30—Lawrence, KS—Liberty HallJanuary 31—Minneapolis, MN—Fitzgerald TheaterFebruary 16—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
February 20—Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom February 21—Nelson, BC—Spiritbar February 22—Banff, AB—Eric Harvie Theatre February 23—St. Albert, AB—Arden Theatre February 24—St. Albert, AB—Arden Theatre February 26—Saskatoon, SK—Broadway TheatreFebruary 27—Swift Current, SK—Lyric Theatre
February 28—Winnipeg, MB—Park Theatre
Announcing No Age- Snares Like A Haircut! Listen To First Single
LISTEN TO "SOFT COLLAR FAD" HERE
With the world around us bruised and bloodied with teeth already dug into the concrete curb, we find ourselves with the shadow of a large boot looming overhead. What better time for No Age? They know how to ecstatically rage & power on thru pain, because what else are you gonna do? The future belongs to the cockroaches, and this record is made for the disparate band of misfits who 2017 couldn't kill.
Snares Like a Haircut
sounds like the good shit, and smells like the buzzy burning off of an aura, the marine layer suddenly vanished, leaving a thin layer of smog over the songs, simmering sock gazing tunes, revved and displacing enormous amounts of sound soil. With
Snares Like a Haircut
, No Agescrub the itch in the little moments, engage actively with the process and carve/plaster/shave something in an album shape that'll last. Re-imagined rippers, compelling ever forward; something that provokes challenges on the ear. That was always the goal, but after a few years spent notNo Age-ing, just working on that thing called life, is it any wonder that Deanand Randy wanted to pump out some rock and roll for the black hole? Does time mean nothing to you? Don't answer that. No Age. Snares Like A Haircut . January 26th, 2018.
TOUR DATES:10/20 at Hotel Vegas in Austin, TX11/10 at Metro Gallery in Baltimore, MD11/11 at Everybody Hits in Philadelphia, PA11/12 at Comet Ping Pong in Washington, DC11/13 at 1984 in Wilmington, DE11/14 at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, NY
October 9, 2017
Sleigh Bells Announce Mini LP, Release First Track
SLEIGH BELLS ANNOUNCE MINI LPKID KRUSCHEV OUT NOVEMBER 10, 2017
LISTEN TO LEAD TRACK "AND SAINTS"
Photo Credit: Sloan LauritsBrooklyn, NY’s Sleigh Bells - comprised of vocalist Alexis Krauss and producer/guitarist Derek Miller - will release a mini-album entitled Kid Kruschev onNovember 10th, 2017 via their own label, Torn Clean. The collection’s first song, a dark, meditative track entitled “And Saints,” can be heard HERE.
Sleigh Bells will also be embarking on a massive North American tour this winter. Dates are below; Sunflower Bean support on multiple dates.
Following the tremendous response to the band’s last critically acclaimed album, Jessica Rabbit, Miller and Krauss found themselves more inspired than ever before. Krauss’s move out of Brooklyn to upstate New York gave the band a new place from which to work; the political climate gave them new topics to tackle, embracing both the personal and world-scale anxiety of the moment. Says Miller about the new songs:
“Doesn't feel like the sky is falling, feels more like it fell. Maybe a long time ago and it's just more obvious now. Lots of friction and darkness as well as opposition to all that, which has been inspiring to see. Alexis moved north of Brooklyn recently, somewhere with trees and cliffs, providing us with a new space to write and record without pissing off neighbors, so that’s what we’ve been doing. We didn't want to wait another year or two to release something. We like the idea of putting out shorter records at a more consistent rate, so we're gonna give it a shot for a while, see how it feels. Thanks for listening. Take care.”
Kid KruschevTrack Listing:
1. Blue Trash Mattress Fire2. Favorite Transgressions3. Rainmaker4. Panic Drills5. Show Me The Door6. Florida Thunderstorm7. And Saints
Tour:Tue/Jan-23-18 Brooklyn, NY Rough TradeWed/Jan-24-18 Boston, MA ParadiseFri/Jan-26-18 Portland, ME AuraSat/Jan-27-18 Montreal, QC L'AstralSun/Jan-28-18 Toronto, ON Mod ClubTue/Jan-30-18 Detroit, MI El ClubWed/Jan-31-18 Chicago, IL Metro *Thu/Feb-01-18 Nashville, TN The Basement East *Sat/Feb-03-18 Austin, TX Mohawk *Mon/Feb-05-18 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger *Tue/Feb-06-18 Dallas, TX Granada *Wed/Feb-07-18 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall *Fri/Feb-09-18 New Orleans, LA Republic *Sat/Feb-10-18 Athens, GA 40 Watt *Sun/Feb-11-18 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre *Tue/Feb-13-18 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn SteelWed/Feb-14-18 Washington, DC 9:30 Club *
* w/ Sunflower Bean
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Announce "Holy Mountain"
“I knew instantly that it was going to be the first single” - Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release first new music in two years: HOLY MOUNTAIN
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Holy MountainTrack: https://NGHFB.lnk.to/HMSingle Formats: Digital & 12” VinylLabel: Sour MashAfter teasing fragments of songs and art from new album, Who Built The Moon?, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds turn fans’ attention to the release of 'Holy Mountain', the first single to be taken from the new album out today through Sour Mash.Gallagher says: “It was one of the first things David and I did on the first week of working together. I knew instantly that it was going to be the first single. There’s so much joy in it. Until the day I die, it will be one of my favourite pieces of music that I’ve ever written. It sounds great live. My kids love it, my friends’ kids all love it and I am sure ‘the kids’ will love it.”
The 12” vinyl release features Holy Mountain accompanied by an exclusive, instrumental version of the track, while the B-Side features Dead In The Water (Live at RTÉ 2FM Studios, Dublin). Also offered as an album bonus track, Dead In The Water catches Gallagher and keyboard player, Mike Rowe in between takes at a Dublin radio station. Such moments are destined to go unrepeated, with Gallagher vowing never to re-record it any other way.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ third album, Who Built The Moon? is released on Friday November 24th, 2017, with a series of live shows starting in February 2018 in the US followed by UK Arena shows announced to start in April. A second Los Angeles date has been added on March 13th, after the first night sold out. All tickets on sale now. Digital and vinyl single orders, album pre-orders, tickets and further updates are available from www.noelgallagher.comNoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ Who Built The Moon? 2018 Tour Dates are as follows:
US Tour DatesFebruary 9th, 2018 Detroit, MI, The Cathedral at Masonic TempleFebruary 10th, 2018 Columbus, OH , Express Live!February 12th, 2018 Washington, DC, AnthemFebruary 13th, 2018 Philadelphia, PA, Merriam TheaterFebruary 15th, 2018 New York, NY, Radio City Music HallFebruary 17th, 2018 Boston, MA, Opera HouseFebruary 18th, 2018 Montreal, QC, Place des Arts/Salle Wilfrid PelletierFebruary 20th, 2018 Toronto, ON, Sony Centre for the Performing ArtsFebruary 23rd, 2018 Cleveland, OH, Goodyear TheaterFebruary 24th, 2018 Chicago, IL, Chicago TheatreFebruary 25th, 2018 Indianapolis, IN, Murat TheatreFebruary 27th, 2018 Nashville, TN, Ryman AuditoriumFebruary 28th, 2018 Atlanta, GA, The TabernacleMarch 2nd, 2018 New Orleans, LA, Orpheum TheatreMarch 3rd, 2018 Houston, TX, House of BluesMarch 5th, 2018 Austin, TX, Moody Theater At ACL LiveMarch 6th, 2018 Dallas, TX, Majestic TheaterMarch 9th, 2018 Las Vegas, NV, The Chelsea at The CosmopolitanMarch 10th, 2018 Oakland, CA, Fox TheaterMarch 12th, 2018 Los Angeles, CA, The Orpheum (SOLD OUT)March 13th, 2018 Los Angeles, CA, The OrpheumTo connect with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on social media and find the latest release, tour and ticket information visit:Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoelGallagher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noelgallaghermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themightyi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NoelGallagherTV Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: Who Built The Moon? Track Listing:
1. Fort Knox2. Holy Mountain3. Keep On Reaching4. It's A Beautiful World5. She Taught Me How To Fly6. Be Careful What You Wish For7. Black & White Sunshine8. Interlude (Wednesday Part 1)9. If Love Is The Law10. The Man Who Built The Moon11. End Credits (Wednesday Part 2)Bonus track:Dead In The Water (Live at RTÉ 2FM Studios, Dublin)
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: Holy Mountain 12” Track Listing:
A1. Holy MountainA2. Holy Mountain (Instrumental)B1. Dead In The Water (Live at RTÉ 2FM Studios, Dublin)
Pre-order Who Built The Moon?:https://nghfb.lnk.to/WBTM
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