Lupe Fiasco will bring his slick rap style to Royal Oak Music Theatre on April 14th.
Lupe Fiasco "LASERS" Tour Dates 3/5 - Bridges Auditorium - Claremont, CA 3/20 - Bob Hope Theatre - Stockton, CA 4/07 - House of Blues - Boston, MA 4/09 - House of Blues - Atlantic City, NJ 4/10 - The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza - New York, NY 4/13 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC 4/14 - Royal Oak Theatre - Detroit, MI 4/16 - Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI 4/17 - Lund Arena (Gustavus Adolphus College) - St. Peter, MN 4/18 - Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO 4/20 - Peoria Civic Center Theatre - Peoria, IL 4/23 - UNC – Charlotte - Charlotte, NC 4/24 - Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA 4/26 - House of Blues - Houston, TX 4/27 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX 4/29 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO 5/01 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV 5/02 - House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA 5/05 - Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA 5/07 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA
Tickets are on sale now for Corinne Bailey Rae’s upcoming North American tour, her first in three years. Playing a mixture of intimate venues and festivals, she’ll kick off the outing on April 9th in Vancouver, BC. She will perform at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival (April 17th), the St. Lucia Jazz Festival (May 8th) and on select Lilith Fair dates (to be announced). See below for itinerary and on sale dates.
"The album is a major creative leap from her debut," said The New York Times of The Sea while People noted: "she captivates with a haunting, heartbreaking set that's almost painfully exquisite." In a four-star review, the Los Angeles Times called it “a remarkable accomplishment.” “The Sea is full of tunes packing an intensity and musical adventurousness that might surprise those who know Bailey Rae only from her breezy breakthrough single ‘Put Your Records On,’" observed Entertainment Weekly while NPR’s “All Things Considered” said: "Corinne Bailey Rae mesmerizes with The Sea….[It] marks the arrival of a newly observant songwriter and an absolutely fearless singer.”
Corinne Bailey Rae – North American Tour 4/9 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom 4/11 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre 4/12 Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre 4/15 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom 4/17 Indio, CA @ Coachella Music and Arts Festival 4/22 Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre 4/24 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall 4/26 Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre 4/28 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda 4/30 Boston, MA @ House of Blues 5/1 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts 5/3 New York, NY @ Webster Hall 5/8 St. Lucia @ St. Lucia Jazz Festival 5/11 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage 5/13 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 5/14 Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
Janelle Monáe is slated for a variety of live dates and TV appearances surrounding the release of “The ArchAndroid.” A charismatic and unique live performer who has previously toured with No Doubt, Paramore, Erykah Badu, and Raphael Saadiq, she will also be doing a series of exclusive residencies in a number of cities across North America – full details will be announced shortly.
What’s more, Monáe is set to join this summer’s much anticipated 2010 Lilith Tour, joining a star-studded array of female artists including Sarah MacLachlan, Norah Jones, Mary J. Blige, Loretta Lynn, Tegan & Sara, Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat, and many others. Full tour details will be unveiled shortly.
Janelle Monáe On Tour 2010 3/15 Washington, DC @ Black Cat 3/17 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s 3/18 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s 3/21 San Francisco, CA @ Café Du Nord 3/22 San Francisco, CA @ Café Du Nord 3/23 Los Angeles, CA @ The Viper Room 3/24 Los Angeles, CA @ The Viper Room 3/29 Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern 3/30 Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern 3/31 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater 4/2 St. Andrews Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall 4/5 Atlanta, GA @ Smithe's Olde Bar 4/6 Atlanta, GA @ Smithe's Olde Bar 4/9 New York, NY @ Joe's Pub 4/10 New York, NY @ Joe's Pub
The Black Atlantic, an up-and-coming musical force from the Netherlands, will be playing at Ottawa Tavern in Toledo on March 26th. This will be the initial tour of the U.S. which begins a week earlier as part of the SXSW festivities. Keep your eyes (& your ears) on this band.
The Black Atlantic is the Groningen (The Netherlands) based acoustic pop band formed around singer and songwriter Geert van der Velde, former frontman for American metalcore group Shai Hulud. The Black Atlantic released their debut album “Reverence for Fallen Trees” digitally for free (worldwide) as part of the In A Cabin With international recording series on August 21st, 2009.
Often credited as being one of the all time greatest guitarists and known amongst his peers as one of the all time greatest collaborators, the ultimate Clapton collaboration will take place June 26, 2010. For one day only, Clapton will gather the past, present and future of guitar music onto one stage for an incredible full day musical event. Announced today, the third Crossroads Guitar Festival, scheduled for June 26, 2010 at Toyota Park in Chicago, will be a cornerstone of this year’s summer music festival season. Fans should note that gates open at 10am. All profits from the Festival will benefit The Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a treatment and education facility founded by Clapton for chemically dependent persons. The Festival will be presented by T-Mobile myTouch.
Since its inception, Clapton’s vision for the Crossroads Guitar Festival has been to create an event where his friends and contemporaries can have fun and perform together for the benefit of a good cause. This year’s Festival will feature a full day of musical performances with once-in-a-lifetime guitar collaborations. Known as pioneers in their field, the roster of artists spans old and new, from The Allman Brothers Band to BB King to John Mayer (anticipated guest list below). The audience can expect unrivaled entertainment, brilliant guitar work, surprise guests and impromptu jams that are the hallmarks of these performers.
“The Crossroads Festival is the realization of a dream for me, to gather a group of amazingly talented musicians to perform on one stage,” said Clapton. “The Crossroads performers are all musicians I admire and respect.”
Tickets for the Crossroads Guitar Festival will go on sale to the public on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10am Central Time (11am EST) via www.ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster phone charge at 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster retail outlets or the Toyota Park Box Office. Tickets will be priced at $100 plus parking and applicable fees.
Guitar Center has partnered with Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 to present the Guitar Center Village at Crossroads. Fans will be able to arrive early and experience today's top guitar, amp and effects manufacturers, presented through interactive exhibits and displays, including a series of very special guitar clinics conducted on the Ernie Ball Stage by main stage artists and other virtuoso guitarists.
About Toyota Park: Conveniently located just 15 minutes southwest of Downtown Chicago (at 71st and Harlem in Bridgeview), Toyota Park (www.toyotapark.com) is Chicagoland’s newest and most exciting outdoor concert facility.
CURRENT ARTIST LISTING CONFIRMED Albert Lee Allman Brothers Band BB King Bert Jansch Buddy Guy David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos Doyle Bramhall II Earl Klugh Eric Clapton Gary Clark Jr. Hubert Sumlin James Burton Jeff Beck Jimmie Vaughan Joao Gilberto Joe Bonamassa John Mayer Keb Mo Pino Daniele Robert Cray Robert Randolph Sheryl Crow Sonny Landreth Steve Winwood Vince Gill ZZ Top
According to their website, Killing Joke will be at The Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, Michigan on May 28th.
From Killing Joke'sMyspace Page: With a reputation forged in fire, brimstone and magic, Killing Joke have long been one of rock's most iconic & influential outfits.
Now, 30 years since first bonding in blood, the original line-up of Jaz Coleman (vocals), Geordie (guitar), Youth (bass) and Paul Ferguson(drums) are set to start work on their 13th studio album – the first fruits of a new worldwide deal with the Spinefarm Records label.
Set for release in April 2010, this latest set of recordings (title to be confirmed) will see the aforementioned musicians sharing studio space for the first time in 27 years, having already road-tested their relationship with sold-out shows around the world, kicking off in Tokyo last Autumn.
Over the years, the band members have chosen to develop their talents in a variety of ways: triple Grammy winner Jaz Coleman, for instance, has established an international reputation working with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras, whilst Martin ‘Youth' Glover has become one of the UK's most celebrated producers, supervising albums from the Verve & Primal Scream amongst others, as well as achieving major success as one half of highly-regarded duo, The Orb.
Covered by Metallica, Foo Fighters and more, Killing Joke's apocalyptic vision continues to draw praise from such high-profile supporters as Jimmy Page and Billy Corgan, and the band's considerable musical legacy can be heard in the works of Nirvana, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails and the like – artists whose rise to fame never saw them cutting ties with the underground/alternative scene.
Once described by Paul Ferguson as ‘the sound of the earth vomiting', Killing Joke are now poised to take their music of resistance to a whole new level, both in the studio and on the road.
As ever, the journey won't be easily forgotten… whether those involved wish to do so or not!
MAY 21 - Washington, DC Black Cat / 9:30 Club 22 - New York, NY Irving Plaza 23 - Boston, MA @ Paradise 25 - Montreal, PQ @ Cabaret 26 - Toronto, ONT @ Phoenix 28 - Detroit, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom 29 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle 30 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle JUNE 02 - Vancuover, BC @ Venue 03 - Seattle, WA @ Shoebox 04 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom 05 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency 06 - Los Angeles, CA @ Witern
The Bonnaroo2010 lineup has been announced. The festival takes place in Manchester, Tennessee from June 10th thru 13th.
BONNAROO 2010 ARTISTS ANNOUNCED SO FAR: The Avett Brothers The Flaming Lips with Stardeath and White Dwarfs perform “Dark Side of the Moon” Weezer Medeski Martin and Wood John Fogerty Cross Canadian Ragweed Ingrid Michaelson Phoenix The xx Regina Spektor Mayer Hawthorne & the County Wale Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers Norah Jones Bassnectar OK Go Monte Montgomery Jay-Z Punch Brothers Thievery Corporation GWAR She & Him Jimmy Cliff Tokyo Police Club Kid Cudi Japandroids Dr. Dog Baaba Maal Neon Indian Zac Brown Band The National John Prine Dave Matthews Band Dave Rawlings Machine Local Natives Dropkick Murphys Manchester Orchestra Jeff Beck Jay Electronica The Postelles Carolina Chocolate Drops Rebelution Damian Marley & Nas Needtobreathe Tenacious D The Black Keys Jamey Johnson They Might Be Giants The Entrance Band Lotus Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Clutch Tori Amos The Melvins The Dodos Kings of Leon The Dead Weather Rise Against Deadmau5 Martin Sexton Blitzen Trapper Gaslight Anthem Mumford & Sons Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Baroness Julia Nunes Here We Go Magic Tinariwen The Disco Biscuits Diane Birch Lucero Isis Miranda Lambert Kris Kristofferson LCD Soundsystem Brandi Carlile B.O.B. Daryl Hall & Chromeo Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Strand of Oaks will be playing The Elbow Room in Ypsilanti with Chris Bathgate & White Pines on Wednesday, February 17th.
Bio from Strand of Oaks Website: Strand of Oaks is Timothy Showalter, an Indiana Mennonite turned Pennsylvania Hebrew Dayschool teacher who even drives the school bus for extra cash (and has sing-alongs with the pupils as they ease on down the road). It's like a scene from "Behind the Music" if the weed-soaked Tom Petty was your busdriver, and in this case the metaphors, spread throughout nine tracks, are to be taken quite literally.
Leave Ruin is Strand of Oaks' hometown deathbed-confession hymnal, the soundtrack of an Exodus. It's been back roads and parenthetical side streets for Showalter since he left his ruin of small town America. As a Hoosier transplant, he landed in the fertile musical soil of Northeastern Pennsylvania with a few key twists of fate that would turn his tragedy into trajectory.
While escaping a relationship gone worse, Showalter returned home to a house burned down, leaving all of his earthly possessions charred in flames. Spending nights in downtown hotels and on park benches with a borrowed guitar, he began to face the proverbial demons. Like any good roller coaster ride there came an upside, as inspiration grew like weeds within the rubble; songs led to shows, which led to tours of the US and UK with Jason Anderson and Kimya Dawson. Leave Ruin took shape shortly thereafter while touring and collaborating with Lou Rogai (Lewis & Clarke).
Taking cues from such luminaries as Neil Young (On the Beach era) and a burgeoning Springsteen, Showalter extends his musical gesture and searches to find modesty in the midst of confusion, addressing insecurities and settling existential debt with a simple and beautiful delivery. The personification of a Midwestern Grandfather's advice, his songs smack with hard truth and poignant severity, from child-like naivete to heart worn wisdom... sparse guitar, hammond, rhodes and wooden instruments support an atmosphere that is tender and raw, at times uncomfortable, shockingly candid, and unforgettable.
Tour Dates: 2/16/10 - North Manchester, IN @ The Firehouse w/ White Pines 2/17/10 - Ypsilanti, MI @ The Elbow Room w/ White Pines, Chris Bathgate 2/18/10 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The DAAC w/ White Pines 2/19/10 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon w/ White Pines, Juniper Tar, Common Loon 2/20/10 - Milwuakee, WI @ Cactus Club w/ White Pines, & more 2/21/10 - Chicago, IL @ Halfway Lounge w/ White Pines, Mako Sica 2/24/10 - Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop w/ White Pines & more 2/25/10 - Akron, OH @ The Manitee w/ White Pines 2/26/10 - Columbus, OH @ Skylab w/ White Pines, The Black Swans 2/27/10 - Millheim, PA @ Elk Creek Tavern w/ White Pines, Chicken Tractor 2/28/10 - Frostburg, MD @ House Show w/ White Pines 3/01/10 - Baltimore, MD @ The Wind Up Space w/ White Pines 3/02/10 - Kutztown, PA @ Eckhaus Gallery w/ White Pines, Bad Temple 3/03/10 - Brooklyn, NY @ Zebulon w/ White Pines 3/04/10 - Stroudsburg, PA @ Main St. Jukebox w/ White Pines 3/05/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire w/ White Pines, Hezekiah Jones
The Specials have confirmed the dates for the reunited British band's first North American tour in nearly 30 years. In addition to playing a top spot at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, the band will play club dates: April 15th @ Club Nokia in Los Angeles April 19th @ Sound Academy in Toronto April 21st @ Terminal 5 in New York
The Specials will kick off the dates with an appearance on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on April 13th.
