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DEEP PURPLE Announce August North American Tour

MUSIC NEWS-  Heavy metal legends, Deep Purple, fresh off a European tour to support their 19^th studio album NOW What?!, are heading stateside for a North American concert tour! The run kicks off August 4 in Scottsdale, AZ (full tour itinerary is below from MNN).

NOW What?! was originally released in North America in April 2013 via earMusic / Eagle Rock Entertainment. The album marked the next great chapter in the band’s 40+ year career, blending the classic 70s Deep Purple spirit with modern production and a progressive mindset. Having reached #1 in Germany, Russia, Czech Republic and Austria, charting Top 5 in 7 countries and Top 10 in 10 countries, not to mention hitting the British Top-20 for the first time in 20 years, Deep Purple celebrated with the release of NOW What?! Gold Edition earlier this year, which included additional songs and a live bonus disc.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Says a Tour Will Happen

MUSIC NEWS- Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi recently gave fans new hope that the reunited heavy metal rockers will continue on after revealing there are plans afoot to tour again.

Iommi, who has been battling cancer since 2012, recently hinted that the band's July 4 gig at London's Hyde Park would be his last with Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler.  But in a new video message to fans, filmed on the eve of the show, the guitarist reveals the reunion might not be over just yet.

The classic rocker said, "It's been great. We've had a laugh... Thanks so much. I am at home at the moment, about to leave for Hyde Park... and I'm really looking forward to that. The tour has been marvelous; we've had a great year, and you couldn't wish for better.

The Who Announce Their "Hits 50!" Tour, Their Last

Music News- The Who have announced that they are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, and next, by embarking on a The Who Hits 50! tour, which frontman Roger Daltrey says "is the beginning of the long goodbye."There is no word yet if the tour plans will extend to other markets across the globe but Daltrey's comments have lead to speculation that this is the first leg of the band's farewell tour with USA dates in 2015

The British series of shows is scheduled to kick off on November 26 in Dublin, Ireland and will include stops in Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Cardiff and will wrap up on December 17 in London.

Gregg Allman Hospitalized

MUSIC NEWS- Allman Brothers Band founding member Gregg Allman has reportedly checked himself into a hospital for an undisclosed illness, forcing him to cancel or postpone several upcoming concerts. Mr Allman's official site and Facebook made no mention of the hospitalization as of Wednesday night, but his Facebook page did announce that Tuesday night's concert in Boise, ID was postponed with the new date to be announced.

The news of the hospitalization came from a report from Oregon Live. The publication reported that Allman checked himself into a hospital on Monday but no indication what the issue was.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Bassist Billy Talbot Suffers Mild Stroke

MUSIC NEWS - Neil Young & Crazy Horse bassist Billy Talbot has suffered a mild stroke and will be unable to join Crazy Horse on their upcoming European concert tour. Though Talbot's doctors expect him to make a full recovery, they have advised Talbot to sit this tour out and recover his strength.

Crazy Horse will be joined on tour by Rick Rosas, who has played with Young extensively throughout the years, including in Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Crosby, Stills & Nash Add Summer Concert Dates

MUSIC NEWS - On the heels of their sold out March 2014 tour, Crosby, Stills & Nash have announced additional USA summer tour dates.  Adding to the CSN July tour, the new dates begin August 6 at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The trio will perform songs from their extensive cataloge, as well as new material from each member.  Advance tickets are available through the official CSN website.

The summer tour currently is booked to run through October 4 with a show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Once again, CSN will be accompanied by its backing band featuring: Shane Fontayne (guitar), Steve DiStanislao (drums), Kevin McCormick (bass), James Raymond (keyboards), and Todd Caldwell (organ). 

 

SPOON Kicks Off Tour for "Then Want My Soul"

MUSIC NEWS - Spoon kicked off their late summer North American headlining tour last night in Las Vegas.  The band is on the road to promote their August releasing eighth studio album, They Want My Soul.

In addition to some dates, the band will be headlining throughout the Midwest and East coast. These dates follow Spoon's triumphant return at festivals including Governors Ball .  A listing of confirmed shows is below.  All shows are on sale Friday, June 27 at 10am local time with the exception of festival dates and the band's August 30 Montreal show as special guests of Arcade Fire.

Spoon will releases the new album, They Want My Soul, on August 5 via Loma Vista Recordings after years with Merge Records.   Lead track "Rent I Pay" was premiered live from NYC on June 6

 

PHOX Self-Titled Debut Out Now, Tour Begins!

MUSIC NEWS- PHOX's much anticipated self-titled debut album is out now via Partisan Records. The album premiered last week on NPR's First Listen, who praised the band for their charisma and "impeccable arrangements," while noting the debut record "has a way of seeping under the skin."

Produced by Brian Joseph at April Base Studio in Eau Claire, WI and mixed by Michael Brauer at Electric Lady Studios, the album is from the school of simple folk-pop songs swimming amidst a chaotic eddy of rock, psychedelia, and soul. Give a listen to their "1936 and Slow Motion", below.

The Madison via Baraboo, WI sextet are embarking on a massive USA headlining concert tour kicking off today. The run will make stops in various major markets, as well as festivals including Newport Folk Fest and Shaky Knees.  For the band's full tour itinerary, please see below.

Glenn Tilbrook Announces Solo USA Dates

MUSIC NEWS- Glenn Tilbrook, Squeeze guitarist and singer/songwriter, has announced a series of autumn solo tour dates in the USA to promote his latest solo, Happy Ending.  The talented Tilbrook was responsible for Top Ten hits all around the world such as “Tempted”, “Hourglass”, “Cool For Cats” and “Up The Junction”.  And ever since Squeeze's first EP in 1977, Tilbrook has delighted audiences with a brand of honky-tonk new wave and pithy lyricism. With Squeeze on the backburner these days, his fifth solo release Happy Ending will delight. And this half of one best songwriting teams ever, Gifford/Tilbrook, will surely bring his wit and charm along with his amazing collection of tunes on this USA run.

The tour kicks off on September 23 in Boston and rolls through America before ending on Long Island, NY in Riverhead at the Suffolk Theater on October 24.

Again, Morrissey, Scraps USA Tour Dates

MUSIC NEWS- Morrissey has cancelled the remainder of his current USA tour after being treated in hospital for a respiratory infection.  The former Smiths singer was in the middle of a 30-day tour when he was "rushed" to hospital in Boston, MA on Saturday, according to a statement.

The medical attention "was not enough to shake off the virus, the recovery time for which is too lengthy to meet the final nine shows of the tour".

Not a tour tuff guy, Morrissey cancelled twenty two USA concerts last year due to ill health.  "In the interest of making a full recovery, all further touring plans have been halted” read the brief statement.   His ailments included pneumonia, an ulcer, the throat condition Barrett's oesophagus and anaemia.

Bono and The Edge Take To the Movies, Writing Tunes for "Sing Street"

MUSIC NEWS- While we wait for the new U2 album, Bono and The Edge have taken on a new project.  After taking on Broadway and their work on the now closed SPIDERMAN show, the pair have moved on to movies and will write music for a new film by Once director, John Carney.

In a recent Rolling Stone interview, the director said, the guys "already have been extremely helpful in discussing the musical aspect of the film and what the sound is going to be like."

According to Carney, the film, titled Sing Street, will be set in the Eighties. "Obviously U2 were extremely prolific then, so they'll bring that, and they've just been great sounding boards," he explained. "Bono has been very helpful with character and story as I've sort of pitched the project to him over the last few months."

Allman Brothers Band to Release Extended 6 Disc Live at the Fillmore

MUSIC NEWS - The lgendary 1971 live southern rock album At Filmore East from souther rockers, The Allman Brothers Band, will be released on an expanded six-disc box set on July 29 via Universal Music Enterprises and Mercury Records. They will release The 1971 Filmore East Recordings, produced by Bill Levenson, which includes fifteen unreleased tracks.

The four sets took occurred in NYC on the weekend of March 12-13, 1971, at promoter Bill Graham’s New York venure, the Filmore East. The shows were recorded by Tom Dowd, who also recorded Layla for Derek & the Dominos. In addition to the four sets from March, the new release will also include a performance from the venue’s closing night, June 27, 1971.

Paul McCartney Postpones Several USA Tour Dates for Health Reasons

MUSIC NEWS- Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney has decided to follow his doctors' orders as he recovers from a viral illness after falling ill in Japan last month and has rescheduled some USA concert dates on his world tour.

"I'm sorry but it's going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again. I'm feeling great but taking my docs' advice to take it easy for a few more days," McCartney said in a statement released on Monday.  He is expected to make a complete recovery.

Great Hudson River Revival to Honor Pete & Toshi Seeger

MUSIC NEWS- Folk music legend Pete Seeger's vision and desire to clean up NY's Hudson River in the 1960s prompted a series of riverside concerts throughout the Hudson Valley to help raise the funds to “build a boat to save the river.”  The banjo case was laid open to accept contributions, and this was the start of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater that also laid the foundations for the Great Hudson River Revival. This year’s Great Hudson River Revival will honor the late Pete and Toshi Seeger, co-founders of the festival and the organization.  And, organizers of the fest have announced news on the many Clearwater friends that will perform tributes over the festival weekend this June.

The Great Hudson River Revival, the country’s oldest music and environmental festival, brings together major musical performers and Clearwater’s own brand of green activism for a unique weekend every June. This year, the Clearwater Festival will take place on June 21 and 22, on the banks of the Hudson River at beautiful Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, NY.

 (Pete Seeger photo courtesy: Econosmith)