MUSIC NEWS - The Black Keys new, fifth cd, Attack and Release, which was produced by Danger Mouse, was called their "most dynamic effort yet" by the Los Angeles Times. To follow the release, we have a seventeen-song DVD of their live performance at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon on back in April 4, 2008. Out this week (11/18) thru Nonesuch Records, entitled, The Black Keys Live At The Crystal Ballroom, was directed and produced by Lance Bangs (R.E.M.'s Road Movie). In it, you get original music videos for "Your Touch," "Just Got To Be," and "Strange Times". Also included are cool, behind-the-scenes footage of the recording of Attack and Release. And, if your in/near Akron OH, Portland OR, & Dallas TX check out the free dvd screening parties (info below).
In other Black Keys news, their vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach will take a break from the group to release a solo (debut) album early in 2009 and has announced a solo tour. The 14-song "Keep It Hid" is due February 10 from Nonesuch. He will hit the road for an 11-date solo run starting on February 28 in Washington, D.C., with Texas band, Hacienda working as his back-up band and as the opening act. Those Darlings, from Murfreesboro, TN will also be part of the tour. (see tour info below)
Tracklist For The Black Keys Live At The Crystal Ballroom:
01. Same Old Thing
02. Girl Is On My Mind
03. Set You Free
04. ThickFreakness
05. Stack Shot Billy
06. Busted
07. You're The One
08. Remember When (Side B)
09. Your Touch
10. Oceans and Streams
11. Strange Times
12. Psychotic Girl
13. 10 AM Automatic
14. No Trust
15. I Got Mine
16. All You Ever Wanted
17. Till I Get My Way
FREE DVD SCREENING EVENTS (all events, Tuesday 11/18, call the venues for details)-
The Matinee
812 West Market St.
Akron, OH
330-252-0272
8:00pm
21 and over
Lola’s Room
1332 W. Burnside St.
Portland, OR
503-225-0047
7:00pm – doors
8:00pm – screening
Good Records
1808 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX
214-752-4663
7:00pm
All Ages
Dan Auerbach Solo Tour Itinerary (all dates subject to change)-
Feb. 28: Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
March 1: Boston - Paradise
March 2: Brooklyn, N.Y. - Music Hall of Williamsburg
March 3: New York - Bowery Ballroom
March 5: Cleveland - Beachland Ballroom
March 6: Chicago - Metro
March 7: Minneapolis - First Avenue
March 10: Seattle - Showbox
March 11: Portland, Ore. - Wonder Ballroom
March 13: San Francisco - Bimbo's
March 14: Los Angeles- El Rey Theatre
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