Category: Artist News

Posted on: January 22, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FANFARLO | SPIN SESSIONS, U.S. TOUR

Acclaimed U.K. five-piece Fanfarlo (namely lead singer/songwriter Simon Balthazar and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas) recently visited SPIN HQ. The duo performed “Drowning Men” and “Comets,” both from the band’s 2009 debut Reservoir, plus two others from their repertoire: new track “Atlas” and a cover of Bonnie Prince Billy’s “A Minor Place.” Visit http://spin.com/articles/watch-fanfarlo-play-acoustic-spin-hq. Fanfarlo will return to the U.S. in February for a handful of tour dates, kicking off February 20…

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Posted on: January 22, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FAN DEATH ANNOUNCE MARCH NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH LITTLE BOOTS

Vancouver’s Fan Death (aka Dandilion Wind Opaine and Marta Jaciubek-McKeever) have just announced a series of highly anticipated live shows this March, bringing their beautifully dark, theatric take on classic electronic pop to many North American cities for the first time. On tour supporting the UK’s electro-pop phenom Little Boots, dates begin March 2nd in New York, concluding with several appearances at SXSW to be announced. Recently amassing over 100,000…

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Posted on: January 22, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Bear Hands “What a Drag” Video

Bear Hands release their new single ‘What A Drag’ on Cantora Records and for one month, you can download the tunes for free! Just when all the fuss is exploding on the Brooklyn indie art and pop rock scene, Cantora Records are ready to unleash Brooklyn’s Bear Hands US debut single, and their sexiest tune yet, What A Drag on February 16th. But this band doesn’t sound like they are…

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Posted on: January 22, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

COUNTDOWN TO THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GEORGE STRAIT AND REBA TOUR IS HERE!

Excitement continues to grow as the kick-off of the George Strait and Reba tour approaches. After Baltimore, they continue to Greensboro, NC with additional dates coast to coast through March. With a repertoire of countless fan favorites and award-winning hits, choosing a set list will be the biggest challenge for the three stars. Of course recent hits including Strait’s fast moving “Twang” which currently sits at #12 on Billboard and…

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Posted on: January 21, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

On February 3, Superstar Soprano Renée Fleming Is First Honoree in New Metropolitan Opera Guild Series, “The Met Mastersingers”, at New York’s Town Hall

Described by designer Jacques Herzog as capturing “the moment in history where an old world, an antique world, is collapsing and something new is rising out of the rubble,” Verdi’s Attila has never before been staged by the Metropolitan Opera. Now, with opening night just weeks away, Opera News’s February issue brings the company’s first production of the “rousing early opera” into focus. Making his highly-anticipated Met debut in the…

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Posted on: January 21, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FREEWAY & JAKE ONE DELIVER THE STIMULUS PACKAGE, LIVE IN SELECT CITIES THIS FEBRUARY

Armed with some of their most dynamic and engaging work to date, Philadelphia-based rapper Freeway and producer Jake One are seizing the moment and setting out to stimulate the hip-hop economy with three album release parties in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. The heralded collaboration, The Stimulus Package, marks Freeway’s third official album and his first release for Rhymesayers Entertainment, voted best label of the decade by URB Magazine. The…

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Posted on: January 21, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

AUGUST BURNS RED to Assault North America in Support of A DAY TO REMEMBER

2009 was a banner year for metal’s newest royalty, AUGUST BURNS RED. The band’s third album, Constellations, bowed in July to both stellar press and impressive sales numbers – debuting at #24 on the Billboard Top 200, and subsequently selling more than 66,000 copies. The album’s praises were sung by tastemaking publications such as Revolver, AP, Outburn and more, further solidifying the ABR’s stature. With that momentum, the band is…

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Posted on: January 21, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

11-PIECE BRASS BAND MY SON THE HURRICANE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM CHECK THE BAROMETER, TOUR OF ONTARIO THROUGH APRIL!

With their roots deeply planted in the big brass sounds of New Orleans, and an indie spirit that refuses to be pigeonholed or defined, Ontario’s My Son The Hurricane is ready to hit the road with their own original 11-piece take on brass, and a debut album that will blow away your pre-conceived notions of the genre. Combining catchy horn lines and a thumping, driving bass with uniquely phrased, hip-hop…

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Posted on: January 21, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 1

A DAY TO REMEMBER announces North American tour!

A DAY TO REMEMBER is taking over the world one city at a time. They will be on the road this Spring touring North America on the “Tour Sick” tour. Label mates Silverstein and special guests August Burns Red and Enter Shikari will also be performing. Veara and Go Radio will play on select dates. A DAY TO REMEMBER have sold over a quarter of a million albums! The band…

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Posted on: January 21, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Alan Gilbert Departs for First European Tour with New York Philharmonic: 13 Performances in Nine Cities (Jan 21 – Feb 4)

After a string of highly-acclaimed performances in their home hall, the New York Philharmonic and its Music Director, Alan Gilbert, head out this week for their first European tour. EUROPE/WINTER 2010 comprises 13 performances in nine European cities: Barcelona, Zaragoza, and Madrid, all in Spain; Zurich, Switzerland; Frankfurt, Cologne, and Dortmund (the Orchestra’s debut there) in Germany; Paris, France; and London, England. Joining Gilbert and the orchestra on tour are…

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Posted on: January 20, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

FREEWAY & JAKE ONE DELIVER THE STIMULUS PACKAGE, LIVE IN SELECT CITIES THIS FEBRUARY

Armed with some of their most dynamic and engaging work to date, Philadelphia-based rapper Freeway and producer Jake One are seizing the moment and setting out to stimulate the hip-hop economy with three album release parties in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. The heralded collaboration, The Stimulus Package, marks Freeway’s third official album and his first release for Rhymesayers Entertainment, voted best label of the decade by URB Magazine. The…

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Posted on: January 20, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

John Reuben ‘No Be Nah’ Video on MTVU’s Freshmen Video.

The “No Be Nah” video is one of four that Reuben created with Jeremy Hughes of Elevate Pictures to support his sixth album release Sex, Drugs and Self-Control. Filled with creative illustration of a motorcycle with sidecar journey, the video reminds us to watch our words and let our yes be yes, and our No Be Nah. The ‘No Be Nah’ video can be viewed at John’s official myspace page…

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Posted on: January 20, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DJANGO REINHARDT at 100! Celebrated Feb. 1,2, & 3 @ IRIDIUM

Dorado Schmitt, legendary gypsy guitarist from France, has been at the center of the Django music resurgence in the US by appearing regularly at the Django Reinhardt NY Festival. Besides starring at the festival, he has toured the country with Allstar Bands promoting the Django Reinhardt style at such venues as The Kennedy Center, Disney Hall, Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The SF Festival, Caramoor and more…to great…

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Posted on: January 20, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

REBA TO RELEASE LIVE DVD “CMT INVITATION ONLY: REBA” ON FEBRUARY 9TH

CMT and The Valory Music Co. are proud to announce the release of CMT INVITATION ONLY: REBA on DVD on Tuesday, February 9th. In this one-hour special, iconic performer Reba performs songs from her current #1 album, Keep On Loving You, including the historic 4-week #1 single, “Consider Me Gone,” and the Top 10 hit, “Strange.” Reba also performs some of the greatest hits of her 30-plus years in country…

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Posted on: January 20, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Translation Loss Label Tour To Commenc

The 2010 Winter Translation Loss Records tour kicks off in Philly tomorrow! The main run of the tour features T-Loss artists ROSETTA, BATTLEFIELDS and CITY OF SHIPS, while the last handful of shows feature At A Loss Recordings artists RAISE THE RED LANTERN in place of ROSETTA. Other killer acts like Tombs, Chord and Translation Loss’ STRUCK BY LIGHTNING all appear on shows on the tour as well. Get some!…

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Posted on: January 20, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

RUINER ANNOUNCES 2010 TOUR PLANS

Ruiner released their second Bridge Nine full-length, Hell Is Empty, this past fall. In support of the album, Ruiner spent the latter part of 2009 on tour with label-mates Strike Anywhere, Polar Bear Club, and Crime In Stereo on the Bridge Nine Records Tour before crossing the pond for a headlining European jaunt. Now, the band is excited to announce tour dates in 2010 – which will see the band…

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Posted on: January 19, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

RX Bandits announce U.S., Australian tour dates

Southern California’s multifaceted prog-psych-rock quartet RX Bandits are once again taking to the road in support of 2009’s highly-successful album Mandala. Touring begins next month in Australia as the group joins the massive multi-city traveling Soundwave Festival alongside Faith No More, My Chemical Romance, Jane’s Addiction and more. US dates follow in March with The Builders and the Butchers and Zechs Marquise supporting. Please see below for complete dates. European…

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Posted on: January 19, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

DRAGONETTE JOINS LITTLE BOOTS FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

W/ FAN DEATH 3.6 – SEATTLE, WA @ Neumos :: 3.7 – PORTLAND, OR @ Hawthorne :: 3.9 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ The Fillmore Auditorium :: 3.10 – LOS ANGELES, CA @ El Rey Theatre :: 3.12 – POMONA, CA @ The Glass House :: 3.13 – SAN DIEGO,CA @ Casbah :: “Wonderfully wacky, camp and fun FUN” Perez Hilton “Honest, open, heart palpitating pop” New York Post “One…

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Posted on: January 19, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

Ebony Bones! Announces US 2010 Winter Tour

1/26 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY 2/4 – San Francisco, CA 2/5 – Los Angeles, CA 2/6 – Green Dolphin – Chicago, IL 2/7 – Wrong Bar – Toronto, ON 2/8 – Belmont- Montreal, QB 2/9 – Middle East Downstairs – Boston, MA 2/10 – Hudson Hotel (Fashion Week) – New York, NY 2/11 – Marbar – Philadelphia, PA 2/12 – DC9 – Washington, DC 2/13 – Southpaw,…

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Posted on: January 19, 2010 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

D-Lo – “No Hoe” Remix Featuring Snoop Dogg

D. Lo’s “No Hoe” instantly caught fire throughout the Bay Area as soon as it hit the streets back in April of last year and quickly blazed its way across the country. Receiving an incredible amount of airplay, “No Hoe” swiftly became the latest Bay to LA anthem. Within weeks D-Lo was on everyone’s radar, sparking remixes by hip-hop legends Too $hort and E-40 – not bad for a new…

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