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FOSTER THE PEOPLE Spring 2012 Tour News

MUSIC NEWS- The Los Angeles based Foster The People, the band has announced they’ll be back this Spring with a national tour that starts up on May 29 with two nights in New York City, then making stops in 21 cities before wrapping up on July 6  in Phoenix, AZ. Tickets are on sale now

Foster The People ”in one year have gone from local favorite to a phenomenon,” explains the LA Weekly, who were among the first to catch the band playing their residency to 200 fans at the Echo in January 2011. Since its release in May of 2011, the band's Torches album has sold over 1M+ copies worldwide. 

Carole King (and the Roots) Perform "Hi De Ho" on Jimmy Fallon

MUSIC NEWS- As a special web only treat for her Late Night with Jimmy Fallon performance this week, Carole King (and The Roots) performed an old song of hers that Blood Sweat & Tears made famous years ago, "Hi De Ho". We thought you'd enjoy it!

 

 

RICHARD MARX is Giving Away His iPad, and More !

MUSIC NEWS - Richard Marx is holding a contest on his website. Yep, he's giving away a 16GB iPad 2, filled with all the apps he loves and loaded with all his music, including an exclusive track that can ONLY be heard via the iPad. In addition he's giving away three iTunes gift cards, valued at $100, $50 and $25. 

To enter, just make a fun, creative video of you or your family/friends listening to his single "Christmas Spirit," and upload the video to YouTube with a title that includes your name and "Richard Marx Christmas Spirit Contest." Then promote away via your social networks, as the winner will be chosen based on a combination of originality and popularity.

ANDREW BIRD Announces "Break It Yourself" Release and Tour Dates

MUSIC NEWS- Andrew Bird’s much-anticipated twelfth album, Break It Yourself, is due March 6 on Mom + Pop.  The set was produced by Bird, and was recorded at his barn in Western Illinois near the banks of the Mississippi River. Break It Yourself follows Bird’s 2009 full length critically acclaimed release Noble Beast, which was hailed as his “most instantly inviting album by far” by the Los Angeles Times while Rolling Stone praised him for “fusing…emotive indie rock with the chamber-music experimentalism of his early recordings.” 

Photo credit Cameron Wittig

Tegan and Sara Announce DVD / CD Release, "Get Along"

MUSIC NEWS - Canadian pop-rock icons Tegan and Sara will release a DVD/CD set, entitled Get Along, via Warner Bros Records on November 15, 2011.   Get Along is a collection of three films and a live album that offers you a rare and intimate look into the lives of widely celebrated songwriters, performers, and musicians Tegan and Sara Quin.

The first film, States, is a 30-minute documentary that uses American touring footage and interviews with Tegan and Sara as a backdrop to illuminate their early career beginnings and unique connection with their fanbase. The second film, India, is a 25-minute documentary shot during Tegan and Sara's first-ever tour of India, using interview footage with Tegan, Sara, and a cast of family and friends to chronicle diverse reflections on road life. The third film, For The Most Part, is a 70-minute stripped-down studio concert, shot before a live audience of 75 fans, friends, and family over two days at The Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Kathryn Calder Announces BRIGHT AND VIVID Release, Tour Dates

MUSIC NEWS-  After years of playing in the indie outfit Immaculate Machine, Kathryn Calder found herself in the very unexpected position of being asked to record and tour with The New Pornographers. Before she knew it, she was inducted as a full fledged member of that group. In 2010 she once again surprised herself (and fans) by releasing her first solo album of her own compositions entitled Are You My Mother?, which would garner favorable press throughout the world and hinted a dizzying array of different avenues that the songwriter could explore in the future.

She now brings us her newest album, Bright and Vivid, on October 25.  Written and recorded in a relatively short amount of time, it's a masterfully refined piece of work that illustrates a maturation that comes from intense growth and change. Some folks break when too much happens in a short period of time, yet Calder reached deep within and manifested it into a striking gift for us all.  Check out her video for "Who Are You" below and see her recently annouced tour itinerary.

Sting Reveals "Back to Bass" Tour

MUSIC NEWS- Today, Sting announced his Back to Bass Tour will hit North America as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of his solo career by taking it back to the instrument that made him famous, bass. Tickets will go on sale beginning September 19th at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

In support of his forthcoming box set collection Sting: 25 Years, due for release on September 27, the tour features Sting backed by a 5-piece band in an theatre setting.  Beginning in Boston on October 21 at The Wang Theatre at the Citi Performing Arts Center, the tour will extend across the USA and Canada. Cities announced today include Philadelphia, Washington DC, Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

PAUL SIMON Sings "Sound of Silence" at 10th Anniv 9/11 Ceremony in NYC

MUSIC NEWS- This morning, as part of the 10th Anniversary 9/11 ceremony in New York City, New Yorker, Paul Simon perfromed before his hometown, and national television audience an emotionally charged rendition of “The Sound Of Silence.”

View the video below.

Tony Bennett Reveals DUETS II Release News, Tracklist

MUSIC NEWS- American music icon Tony Bennett is celebrating his 85th birthday this year with a new album, "Tony Bennett: Duets II" releasuing on September 20 via RPM/Columbia Records. Mr Bennett began the live recording process with several artists during Grammy week last February at LA's Capital Studios. "Duets II"produced by Phil Ramone follows up "Tony Bennett Duets: An American Classic" CD, the 2006 Grammy winning best selling CD which became Bennett's best selling recording to date.

Alone Tony Bennett is legendary, and in partnership with another singer, he's extraordinary. An amazing all-star talent roster joined Bennett in the studio. Performers included Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Queen Latifah, and Aretha Franklin. 

KATIE HERZIG Announces Tour for "The Waking Sleep"

MUSIC NEWS- Colorado native, and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Katie Herzig has announced her national tour for this autumn, kicking off August 31 in Luisville, KY. Herzig will headline venues with her band in addition to playing with Nashville’s Ten Out of Tenn tour. 

Katie’s tour coincidea with the release of her most sophisticated work to date, The Waking Sleep, out on September 20 through Downtown/Mercer Street Records. The Waking Sleep delivers a profound and moving landscape of sound that highlight’s Herzig’s undeniable talent. The collection should quickly show fans (new and old) Herzig's skill as a songwriter and performer and as a hands-on artist who builds her songs in the same way she might mold a sculpture.

JoJo Joins Joe Jonas / Jay Sean Tour

MUSIC NEWS - JoJo has announced she will join Joe Jonas and Jay Sean on their nineteen city North American concert tour this ajtumn. The tour will kick off September 6 in JOJO’s native town of Boston, the same day her new single “Disaster” will be out via all digital retailers. “Disaster” was written by JoJo and Gino Barletta and produced by Mario Marchetti, and is the first single off her anticipated third album Jumping Trains and out via Blackground-Interscope/Streamline Records and is due out in early 2012.

NEON TREES Joins Duran Duran Tour

MUSIC NEWS - Neon Trees has today announced that they will be supporting legendary British pop masters Duran Duran on their upcoming North American fall tour. The tour, which take them from coast to coast, begins in Everett, WA on September 23. With the band's ferocious live energy that has wowed audiences around the world, Neon Trees is certainly a perfect complement for Duran Duran’s pop excellence. Full itinerary is below. 

Before the DD tour, Neon Trees will be joining Panic At The Disco for a special show at NYC’s Central Park on September 1.  They also will be playing select radio shows throughout the USA this month.

EVANESCENCE Returns with New Album and Tour

MUSIC NEWS - Evanescence have announced an October 11, 2011 release of their new self-titled album and a North American tour this autumn after a five year absense.  The album's first single (an iTunes exclusive until 8/16), "What You Want," should start showing up on radio today.

Evanescence will also hit the road this fall for a fifteen city North American tour to promote the new album.  The tour starts up on October 10th in Oakland, CA and runs through November 1st in New York City with The Pretty Reckless and Rival Sons as openers.

 

NICK LOWE Announces Autumn Headlining Dates

MUSIC NEWS - Nick Lowe has announced a series of solo headlining West Coast concert dates for October, including two nights at Largo in LA, to promote his new album 'The Old Magic' (out September 13 via Yep Roc).   Lowe will preview the album in August with performances and Q&A's at The GRAMMY Museum in LA, The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, and on WNYC's Leonard Lopate show. He's also booked to support Wilco on all dates of the first leg of their fall 2011 North American tour.

The BELLE BRIGADE Announce Autumn Concert Dates

MUSIC NEWS - On a short break after wrapping up a summer-long tour with k.d. lang, Los Angeles' The Belle Brigade have now announced that they will hit the road this fall for a series of concerts with Groupe Love, followed by a tour with Blitzen Trapper and Dawes. 

Led by siblings Barbara and Ethan Gruska, and backed by their talented band (bassist Keith Karmen, keyboardist, electric guitarist Ben Cassorla, electric guitarist Harlan Silverman and drummer Mike Green), The Belle Brigade are touring to promote their self-titled debut album, which has been critically praised.