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Hopeless Records, in connection with their non profit organization Sub City is pleased to announce the 2010 Take Action Tour featuring headliners, We The Kings along with Mayday Parade, A Rocket To The Moon, There For Tomorrow and more!
The annual nationwide charity tour, now in its ninth year, raises funds and awarenes...s for youth involvement in charitable action. Each Take Action Tour stop is a unique experience where fans are exposed to a great show along with encouragement and information from the bands, charity partners, and sponsors about how they can get involved with causes that are important to them.
We the Kings are an unapologetically commercial emo-pop band from Bradenton, FL, a small town that also doubles as the home base for Tropicana orange juice. Their online buzz has garnered them a fair following of loyal fans on every stop of their tour.
Be sure not to miss We The Kings with Mayday Parade, A Rocket To The Moon and There For Tomorrow when they hit the stage for a great cause on February 2nd at The Phoenix.
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with We The Kings, Mayday Parade, A Rocket To The Moon, and There For Tomorrow
Time:6:30PM Tuesday, February 2nd
Location:Phoenix Concert Theatre
Live Nation Ontario
On the heels of a stunning collaboration in Tokyo, Japan last February and after the announcement of two sold-out shows at the 02 Arena in London in February 2010, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton announced today an eagerly anticipated set of shows in the U.S. and Canada. U.S. audiences recently saw Jeff Beck’s guitar master...y at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden. Beck’s 40 minute set with guests such as Sting, Buddy Guy and Billy Gibbons along with a blistering rendition of “Superstition” in Stevie Wonder’s set received strong critical acclaim.
The Beck-Clapton collaboration will undoubtedly be one of the must see shows of this decade, where the artists will perform together and apart. The duo have shared the stage at Festivals and benefits previously, but the Japan shows at the Saitama Super Arena marked the first time they had shared the bill at a major arena. Both artists admitted to having a fantastic time on stage together and press gave rave reviews. The concerts were so spectacular for the musicians and fans alike, that the two decided to team up again at London’s prestigious 02 Arena and have quickly followed suit with the U.S. and Canadian dates.
Thursday, February 18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Sunday, February 21 Toronto, Canada Air Canada Centre
Monday, February 22 Montreal, Canada Bell Centre
“Eric and I played together in Japan earlier this year and had a blast. Since then we have been in regular contact and talked about doing a similar show for our fans. Looking forward to the shows in 2010,” said Jeff Beck.
“I’ve always considered Jeff Beck to be one of the finest guitar players around. He’s a friend, a great guy, and a truly gifted musician. We had such a fun time in Japan that it seemed natural to play together again,” said Eric Clapton.
Both Beck and Clapton have long and prestigious musical careers with countless honours and awards to their names. Beck has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice and Clapton is the only artist to be inducted three times. Their musical paths are linked together by the Yardbirds – a band that Clapton left in 1965 and his replacement, ironically, was Jeff Beck. Since those days, Beck and Clapton have remained friends, but have only performed together a few times over the years for an occasional song at a charity event. Now, more than 40 years after the Yardbirds disbanded, the two will join together on the same stage. The duo has said that no exact set list has been discussed but they plan to each do their own respective sets followed by a joint set that is expected to be longer than their first shows in Japan.
Jeff Beck’s recent release, Live at Ronnie Scotts DVD, has gone platinum in USA, Canada and Japan. Beck is currently recording his first studio album in five years in London with Trevor Horne and Steve Lipson producing. Eric Clapton’s recent release Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD has gone multi-platinum in the US. Clapton also just completed a sold-out North American tour with former Blind Faith band member Steve Winwood.
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with Jeff Beck
Time:6:30PM Monday, February 22nd
Location:Bell Centre
Live Nation Ontario
On the heels of a stunning collaboration in Tokyo, Japan last February and after the announcement of two sold-out shows at the 02 Arena in London in February 2010, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton announced today an eagerly anticipated set of shows in the U.S. and Canada. U.S. audiences recently saw Jeff Beck’s guitar maste...ry at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden. Beck’s 40 minute set with guests such as Sting, Buddy Guy and Billy Gibbons along with a blistering rendition of “Superstition” in Stevie Wonder’s set received strong critical acclaim.
The Beck-Clapton collaboration will undoubtedly be one of the must see shows of this decade, where the artists will perform together and apart. The duo have shared the stage at Festivals and benefits previously, but the Japan shows at the Saitama Super Arena marked the first time they had shared the bill at a major arena. Both artists admitted to having a fantastic time on stage together and press gave rave reviews. The concerts were so spectacular for the musicians and fans alike, that the two decided to team up again at London’s prestigious 02 Arena and have quickly followed suit with the U.S. and Canadian dates.
Thursday, February 18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Sunday, February 21 Toronto, Canada Air Canada Centre
Monday, February 22 Montreal, Canada Bell Centre
“Eric and I played together in Japan earlier this year and had a blast. Since then we have been in regular contact and talked about doing a similar show for our fans. Looking forward to the shows in 2010,” said Jeff Beck.
“I’ve always considered Jeff Beck to be one of the finest guitar players around. He’s a friend, a great guy, and a truly gifted musician. We had such a fun time in Japan that it seemed natural to play together again,” said Eric Clapton.
Both Beck and Clapton have long and prestigious musical careers with countless honours and awards to their names. Beck has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice and Clapton is the only artist to be inducted three times. Their musical paths are linked together by the Yardbirds – a band that Clapton left in 1965 and his replacement, ironically, was Jeff Beck. Since those days, Beck and Clapton have remained friends, but have only performed together a few times over the years for an occasional song at a charity event. Now, more than 40 years after the Yardbirds disbanded, the two will join together on the same stage. The duo has said that no exact set list has been discussed but they plan to each do their own respective sets followed by a joint set that is expected to be longer than their first shows in Japan.
Jeff Beck’s recent release, Live at Ronnie Scotts DVD, has gone platinum in USA, Canada and Japan. Beck is currently recording his first studio album in five years in London with Trevor Horne and Steve Lipson producing. Eric Clapton’s recent release Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD has gone multi-platinum in the US. Clapton also just completed a sold-out North American tour with former Blind Faith band member Steve Winwood.
Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Air Canada Centre Box Office (no first day sales).
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with Jeff Beck
Time:6:30PM Sunday, February 21st
Location:Air Canada Centre
Live Nation Ontario
Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they are brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces... to co-headline "Canadian Carnage," the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it.
"Canadian Carnage" is the first time that Slayer and Megadeth will have toured together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour.
In addition, Testament - who was also on the "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour, marking the first time that all three bands have shared a stage together in more than 18 years, and making this a "must see" metal event.
Both Megadeth and Slayer will hit the road supporting new albums: Megadeth's 2009 album, ENDGAME, while Slayer's World Painted Blood, the band's 10th studio venture, hit stores November 3. Testament's The Formation of Damnation: Special Tour Edition, will be released on February 23, 2010, with special unreleased bonus tracks.
Slayer and Megadeth have already massacred territories together outside of the U.S. - first with four explosive dates in June, 2009 across Western Canada - "Canadian Carnage" - marking the first time the bands had shared a stage anywhere in 18 years; and then six co-headlining "Carnage" dates in Australia followed in October.
According to various Canadian press outlets last summer: "It was a night of thrash impossible to trash..." "Tales about war, death, destruction, Satan, aliens and serial killers have never been so much fun..." "The two heavy metal heavyweights ...went head-to-head on a level playing field. Both bands brought their 'A' game. And the results were anything but pretty - unless you include pretty freakin' loud and pretty freakin' awesome."
Slayer. Few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya and drummer Dave Lombardo - brings to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. World Painted Blood offers a Slayer-ized point of view of our world - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, and a chilling hypothesis of how the rest of the world might view America. The album was recorded in Los Angeles over two time periods, during October 2008 and then between late January and March 2009. World Painted Blood was produced by Greg Fidelman, who has spent time in the studio with Metallica, the Gossip, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Slipknot and others, and executive produced by long-time Slayer colleague, Rick Rubin, who suggested Fidelman for the project. One reviewer called the album "the heaviest, bloodiest and best album in almost two decades." Fans got a couple of early morsels of the brutal new Slayer material -- "Psychopathy Red," a Hanneman song inspired by the heinous Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, who confessed to savagely murdering 56 children, was recorded last October and then leaked online. Then, the King-penned track, "Hate Worldwide," was made available in July as a limited-edition single through Hot Topic. For "American Carnage," Slayer's Tom Araya promises, "no ballads, no acoustic numbers, no slow tempos."
Megadeth. 2009 saw the release of ENDGAME, what has been heralded as Megadeth’s best album in years. It’s the record where it all comes full circle in a career that has not only set standards in hard rock and metal, but defined them. Megadeth’s signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of ENDGAME, with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine once musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a government document that should strike fear in the hearts of Americans! But that is Mustaine and Megadeth, using the vehicle of music to shake things up, to make a point and to rattle your brain, literally, figuratively and sonically. Revolver magazine said of ENDGAME, “One of their best albums.” VH1’s That Metal Show deemed it, “One of the metal albums of the year”, and Popmatters said, “the record positively scorches with an intensity not heard since Rust in Peace.”
Legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose latest award-winning release (2008 Album of the Year, Metal Hammer's Golden God Award) The Formation of Damnation, displays them as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever. Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations. We are so proud to be a part of it."
Tickets available at John Labatt Centre Box Office, Fanshawe College BizBooth, The Bookstore at Western and Books Plus. Charge by phone at 1-866-455-2849
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with Slayer, Megadeath, and Testament
Time:6:00PM Thursday, February 18th
Location:John Labatt Centre
Live Nation Ontario
Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they are brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces... to co-headline "Canadian Carnage," the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it.
"Canadian Carnage" is the first time that Slayer and Megadeth will have toured together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour.
In addition, Testament - who was also on the "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour, marking the first time that all three bands have shared a stage together in more than 18 years, and making this a "must see" metal event.
Both Megadeth and Slayer will hit the road supporting new albums: Megadeth's 2009 album, ENDGAME, while Slayer's World Painted Blood, the band's 10th studio venture, hit stores November 3. Testament's The Formation of Damnation: Special Tour Edition, will be released on February 23, 2010, with special unreleased bonus tracks.
Slayer and Megadeth have already massacred territories together outside of the U.S. - first with four explosive dates in June, 2009 across Western Canada - "Canadian Carnage" - marking the first time the bands had shared a stage anywhere in 18 years; and then six co-headlining "Carnage" dates in Australia followed in October.
According to various Canadian press outlets last summer: "It was a night of thrash impossible to trash..." "Tales about war, death, destruction, Satan, aliens and serial killers have never been so much fun..." "The two heavy metal heavyweights ...went head-to-head on a level playing field. Both bands brought their 'A' game. And the results were anything but pretty - unless you include pretty freakin' loud and pretty freakin' awesome."
Slayer. Few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya and drummer Dave Lombardo - brings to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. World Painted Blood offers a Slayer-ized point of view of our world - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, and a chilling hypothesis of how the rest of the world might view America. The album was recorded in Los Angeles over two time periods, during October 2008 and then between late January and March 2009. World Painted Blood was produced by Greg Fidelman, who has spent time in the studio with Metallica, the Gossip, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Slipknot and others, and executive produced by long-time Slayer colleague, Rick Rubin, who suggested Fidelman for the project. One reviewer called the album "the heaviest, bloodiest and best album in almost two decades." Fans got a couple of early morsels of the brutal new Slayer material -- "Psychopathy Red," a Hanneman song inspired by the heinous Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, who confessed to savagely murdering 56 children, was recorded last October and then leaked online. Then, the King-penned track, "Hate Worldwide," was made available in July as a limited-edition single through Hot Topic. For "American Carnage," Slayer's Tom Araya promises, "no ballads, no acoustic numbers, no slow tempos."
Megadeth. 2009 saw the release of ENDGAME, what has been heralded as Megadeth’s best album in years. It’s the record where it all comes full circle in a career that has not only set standards in hard rock and metal, but defined them. Megadeth’s signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of ENDGAME, with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine once musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a government document that should strike fear in the hearts of Americans! But that is Mustaine and Megadeth, using the vehicle of music to shake things up, to make a point and to rattle your brain, literally, figuratively and sonically. Revolver magazine said of ENDGAME, “One of their best albums.” VH1’s That Metal Show deemed it, “One of the metal albums of the year”, and Popmatters said, “the record positively scorches with an intensity not heard since Rust in Peace.”
Legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose latest award-winning release (2008 Album of the Year, Metal Hammer's Golden God Award) The Formation of Damnation, displays them as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever. Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations. We are so proud to be a part of it."
Tickets available at John Labatt Centre Box Office, Fanshawe College BizBooth, The Bookstore at Western and Books Plus. Charge by phone at 1-866-455-2849
Order online at www.livenation.com or www.johnlabattcentre.com
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with Slayer, Megadeath, and Testament
Time:6:00PM Thursday, February 18th
Location:John Labatt Centre
Live Nation Ontario
There is no substitute to seeing John Mayer perform live and the release of Battle Studies later this month will kick off a Canadian tour beginning February 13th in London, Ontario and feature special guest, Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Battle Studies is the fourth studio album from the seven-time Grammy Award winning ...singer/songwriter/guitar player/producer and incorporates the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock and pop. Battle Studies is a confessional, relaxed and liberated album recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The album was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and was released on November 17th, 2009 on Columbia Records.
ABOUT MICHAEL FRANTI - Michael Franti’s latest CD All Rebel Rockers, is not only the highest Billboard Top 200 Album Chart debut of his career, it has been on that chart longer than any other Franti CD. The CD’s smash “Say Hey (I Love You)” is expected to be a certified digital platinum single by the end of November ‘09. Appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Fallon and other national television outlets have served to drive the more than 3.1 million YouTube views for “Say Hey (I Love You)”.
Franti has always dared to say very big things through his music. Yet for all the wide-ranging excellence of his work, what is most impressive about Franti as a recording artist and live performer is his ability to inspire. Ultimately, Franti’s music and his dedication to greater understanding on a global level are not two aspects of his life, but very much one and the same. The Bay Area born Franti has been bringing our world exceptionally powerful, deeply felt music under a variety of names and in a wide range of genres for twenty years. From the intense punk rock of the Beatnigs, to the deeply political rap he made with the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy to his joyful and meaningful modern soul music with Spearhead, and now as Michael Franti & Spearhead, this still young man has released an impressive series of recordings that have vividly reflected his status as a musical citizen of this world. His critically hailed live performances have been tabbed as “some of the best the industry has to offer today.”
ABOUT JOHN MAYER - The consistency with which John Mayer combines word craft and melody has earned him rarefied status in popular culture as a genuine and respected songwriter and musician. Since his acclaimed debut in 2001 with Room For Squares, each release has earned John Mayer additional accolades. Through 2003's Heavier Things, his work with John Mayer Trio in 2005, Continuum's 2006 release and now, Battle Studies, John Mayer has established himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has earned seven Grammy Awards and sold nearly 12.5 million albums worldwide.
In May 2007, Time Magazine placed John Mayer on their Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers. For two consecutive years, Rolling Stone Magazine featured John Mayer on the cover of their annual "Guitar" issue - first with the May 2008 "Living Guitar Legends" issue and then as part of February 2007's "Guitar Heroes" round-ups featuring Mayer with peers and icons alike.
Pairings with a range of artists are a defining trait of the musician whose collaborative streak is well-known. From rock to blues, hip-hop to jazz to country, Mayer has performed and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Burnett, Herbie Hancock, Dixie Chicks, Jay Z, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift. In 2005, Mayer famously toured and recorded with power players Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan as John Mayer Trio, whose live album TRY! featured searing blues and rock. As on Continuum, John Mayer again took the helm as the co-producer of Battle Studies, his fourth studio album, which was released on November, 17, 2009.
Tickets available at the Scotiabank Place Box Office, The Sens Store at Rideau Centre and Place d’Orleans and All Ottawa area Sports Experts locations.
Charge by phone at 613-599-FANS/3267 or 1-877-788-FANS/3267
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with Michael Franti & Spearhead
Time:7:00PM Tuesday, February 16th
Location:Scotiabank Place
Live Nation Ontario
There is no substitute to seeing John Mayer perform live and the release of Battle Studies later this month will kick off a Canadian tour beginning February 13th in London, Ontario and feature special guest, Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Battle Studies is the fourth studio album from the seven-time Grammy Award winning ...singer/songwriter/guitar player/producer and incorporates the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock and pop. Battle Studies is a confessional, relaxed and liberated album recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The album was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and was released on November 17th, 2009 on Columbia Records.
ABOUT MICHAEL FRANTI - Michael Franti’s latest CD All Rebel Rockers, is not only the highest Billboard Top 200 Album Chart debut of his career, it has been on that chart longer than any other Franti CD. The CD’s smash “Say Hey (I Love You)” is expected to be a certified digital platinum single by the end of November ‘09. Appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Fallon and other national television outlets have served to drive the more than 3.1 million YouTube views for “Say Hey (I Love You)”.
Franti has always dared to say very big things through his music. Yet for all the wide-ranging excellence of his work, what is most impressive about Franti as a recording artist and live performer is his ability to inspire. Ultimately, Franti’s music and his dedication to greater understanding on a global level are not two aspects of his life, but very much one and the same. The Bay Area born Franti has been bringing our world exceptionally powerful, deeply felt music under a variety of names and in a wide range of genres for twenty years. From the intense punk rock of the Beatnigs, to the deeply political rap he made with the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy to his joyful and meaningful modern soul music with Spearhead, and now as Michael Franti & Spearhead, this still young man has released an impressive series of recordings that have vividly reflected his status as a musical citizen of this world. His critically hailed live performances have been tabbed as “some of the best the industry has to offer today.”
ABOUT JOHN MAYER - The consistency with which John Mayer combines word craft and melody has earned him rarefied status in popular culture as a genuine and respected songwriter and musician. Since his acclaimed debut in 2001 with Room For Squares, each release has earned John Mayer additional accolades. Through 2003's Heavier Things, his work with John Mayer Trio in 2005, Continuum's 2006 release and now, Battle Studies, John Mayer has established himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has earned seven Grammy Awards and sold nearly 12.5 million albums worldwide.
In May 2007, Time Magazine placed John Mayer on their Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers. For two consecutive years, Rolling Stone Magazine featured John Mayer on the cover of their annual "Guitar" issue - first with the May 2008 "Living Guitar Legends" issue and then as part of February 2007's "Guitar Heroes" round-ups featuring Mayer with peers and icons alike.
Pairings with a range of artists are a defining trait of the musician whose collaborative streak is well-known. From rock to blues, hip-hop to jazz to country, Mayer has performed and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Burnett, Herbie Hancock, Dixie Chicks, Jay Z, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift. In 2005, Mayer famously toured and recorded with power players Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan as John Mayer Trio, whose live album TRY! featured searing blues and rock. As on Continuum, John Mayer again took the helm as the co-producer of Battle Studies, his fourth studio album, which was released on November, 17, 2009.
Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Air Canada Centre Box Office (no first day sales).
Charge by phone at (416) 870-8000
Order online at www.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.ca
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*Available on select shows. Buy your tix at www.urmusic.ca/tickets or text ‘TICKETS ’ to ‘555’
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with Michael Franti & Spearhead
Time:7:00PM Sunday, February 14th
Location:Air Canada Centre
Live Nation Ontario
There is no substitute to seeing John Mayer perform live and the release of Battle Studies later this month will kick off a Canadian tour beginning February 13th in London, Ontario and feature special guest, Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Battle Studies is the fourth studio album from the seven-time Grammy Award winning ...singer/songwriter/guitar player/producer and incorporates the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock and pop. Battle Studies is a confessional, relaxed and liberated album recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The album was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and was released on November 17th, 2009 on Columbia Records.
ABOUT MICHAEL FRANTI - Michael Franti’s latest CD All Rebel Rockers, is not only the highest Billboard Top 200 Album Chart debut of his career, it has been on that chart longer than any other Franti CD. The CD’s smash “Say Hey (I Love You)” is expected to be a certified digital platinum single by the end of November ‘09. Appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Fallon and other national television outlets have served to drive the more than 3.1 million YouTube views for “Say Hey (I Love You)”.
Franti has always dared to say very big things through his music. Yet for all the wide-ranging excellence of his work, what is most impressive about Franti as a recording artist and live performer is his ability to inspire. Ultimately, Franti’s music and his dedication to greater understanding on a global level are not two aspects of his life, but very much one and the same. The Bay Area born Franti has been bringing our world exceptionally powerful, deeply felt music under a variety of names and in a wide range of genres for twenty years. From the intense punk rock of the Beatnigs, to the deeply political rap he made with the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy to his joyful and meaningful modern soul music with Spearhead, and now as Michael Franti & Spearhead, this still young man has released an impressive series of recordings that have vividly reflected his status as a musical citizen of this world. His critically hailed live performances have been tabbed as “some of the best the industry has to offer today.”
ABOUT JOHN MAYER - The consistency with which John Mayer combines word craft and melody has earned him rarefied status in popular culture as a genuine and respected songwriter and musician. Since his acclaimed debut in 2001 with Room For Squares, each release has earned John Mayer additional accolades. Through 2003's Heavier Things, his work with John Mayer Trio in 2005, Continuum's 2006 release and now, Battle Studies, John Mayer has established himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has earned seven Grammy Awards and sold nearly 12.5 million albums worldwide.
In May 2007, Time Magazine placed John Mayer on their Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers. For two consecutive years, Rolling Stone Magazine featured John Mayer on the cover of their annual "Guitar" issue - first with the May 2008 "Living Guitar Legends" issue and then as part of February 2007's "Guitar Heroes" round-ups featuring Mayer with peers and icons alike.
Pairings with a range of artists are a defining trait of the musician whose collaborative streak is well-known. From rock to blues, hip-hop to jazz to country, Mayer has performed and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Burnett, Herbie Hancock, Dixie Chicks, Jay Z, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift. In 2005, Mayer famously toured and recorded with power players Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan as John Mayer Trio, whose live album TRY! featured searing blues and rock. As on Continuum, John Mayer again took the helm as the co-producer of Battle Studies, his fourth studio album, which was released on November, 17, 2009.
Tickets available at John Labatt Centre Box Office, Fanshawe College BizBooth, The Bookstore at Western and Books Plus. Charge by phone at 1-866-455-2849
Order online at www.livenation.com or www.johnlabattcentre.com
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*Available on select shows. Buy your tix at www.urmusic.ca/tickets or text ‘TICKETS ’ to ‘555’
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with Michael Franti & Spearhead
Time:7:00PM Saturday, February 13th
Location:John Labatt Centre
Live Nation Ontario
Whoever said “boy bands” and “pop” were a thing of the 80’s and 90's obviously never met the
newest pop group to hit the music scene, WOW. This new super pop boy band is all about having fun, loving their fans, giving back and showing the world that “pop” is back! Everything about this new, energetic boy band and their ...show is exactly like the name WOW.
Their enthusiasm and love for music not only shows in their performance but if you take one look at this bright and colorful group of five boys you know that they are here to entertain and to make great music.The five boys, ages 15-20 years old consists of Frankie Zulferino(18), Eddie Moody(18), Jake Lauckern(16), Michael Rechner(20) and Kyron Correia(15), WOW is quickly becoming a tween and teen super phenomenon.
In six short months, the group is already making an impact on the pop music scene, quickly selling out their concert performances. This super pop boy band is all about having fun, loving their fans, giving back to charities and showing the world that POP is back! WOW have been performing to upwards of 8,000 people from Montreal to Japan, New York to Los Angeles and everywhere else in between. The boys, known for their bright colors, eccentric style and hypnotic energy, truly set them apart from other bands.
Determined to give back, WOW knows they have the ability to make a difference. They have had the privilege to work with charitable organizations and causes such as Autism, Cystic Fibrosis and World Hunger. The group has also helped bring attention to organizations such as One Is Greater Than None, Cupcakes for Cancer and the Lollipops and Rainbow Foundation, which benefits the P.E.A.C.E. Fund, St Jude's Children’s Hospital, Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Children Uniting Nations. WOW have also now formed its own charity called the WOW Care 4 Kids Campaign which raises awareness for kids causes around the world such hunger, abuse, cancer and education. "A great thing about this group is that they are not afraid like other acts tend to be about saying that they love pop music or that they are in a boy band. They truly love what they are doing and I believe they have the ability to break wide open around the world," says Paris D'Jon, the group’s manager. He should know, since Mr. D'Jon was responsible for discovering and managing the pop group 98 Degrees as well as launching the career of Jessica Simpson and others. People ask what exactly is a boy band? WOW -that is your answer! ....
www.wowthegroup.com
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Time:7:00PM Friday, January 15th
Location:The Mod Club Theatre
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With the release of their third album, ‘In This Light And On This Evening’ on October 12th. Editors have set off on tour hitting Toronto on February 16.
There have been many changes to life in Editors since ‘An End Has A Start’ broke the band worldwide and established the then Birmingham based four piece as one of the U...K’s most prominent bands of recent times. Bassist Russell Leech and guitarist Chris Urbanowicz are now resident in New York whilst singer Tom Smith has become a father. These changes added to the sense that ‘In This Light And On This Evening’ was the start of a new chapter for Editors and the band came together in London for the recording sessions with producer Flood at the start of 2009 with a determination to push their sound into wholly new territory. Whilst all four members were keen to make a far more electronic record, they were determined to ‘give the machines a human feel’ in the words of lead singer Tom Smith.
London dominates the record, both lyrically and musically. According to Tom, now resident in the capital for four years, ‘I actually think it’s in every song. In the right time and place, in the right light and on the right evening, something you have seen 1,000 times before can still take your breath away’ whilst the background of electronic whirrs and hums that run under many of the tracks mimic the constant background noise of the city.
Renowned for their explosive live performances, the release of the album sees the band return to UK dates for the first time since their triumphant double header at Alexandra Palace in March of 2008. Don’t miss Editors when they hit the stage at Phoenix Concert Theatre on February 16!
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with The Antlers and People in Gray
Time:9:10PM Friday, December 11th
Location:Phoenix Concert Theatre
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With the release of their third album, ‘In This Light And On This Evening’ on October 12th. Editors have set off on tour hitting Toronto on February 16.
There have been many changes to life in Editors since ‘An End Has A Start’ broke the band worldwide and established the then Birmingham based four piece as one of the U...K’s most prominent bands of recent times. Bassist Russell Leech and guitarist Chris Urbanowicz are now resident in New York whilst singer Tom Smith has become a father. These changes added to the sense that ‘In This Light And On This Evening’ was the start of a new chapter for Editors and the band came together in London for the recording sessions with producer Flood at the start of 2009 with a determination to push their sound into wholly new territory. Whilst all four members were keen to make a far more electronic record, they were determined to ‘give the machines a human feel’ in the words of lead singer Tom Smith.
London dominates the record, both lyrically and musically. According to Tom, now resident in the capital for four years, ‘I actually think it’s in every song. In the right time and place, in the right light and on the right evening, something you have seen 1,000 times before can still take your breath away’ whilst the background of electronic whirrs and hums that run under many of the tracks mimic the constant background noise of the city.
Renowned for their explosive live performances, the release of the album sees the band return to UK dates for the first time since their triumphant double header at Alexandra Palace in March of 2008. Don’t miss Editors when they hit the stage at Phoenix Concert Theatre on February 16!
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with The Antlers and People in Gray
Time:9:10PM Friday, December 11th
Location:Phoenix Concert Theatre
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“Hello Hurricane acknowledges the storms that tear through our lives,” states Switchfoot singer and songwriter Jon Foreman. “This album is an attempt to respond to those storms with an element of hope, trying to understand what it means to be hopeful in a world that keeps on spinning.”
With Hello Hurricane, Switchfoot ...is set to thrive in 2009 with a newfound independence: a new home studio HQ, a new label, and a return-to-roots creativity and sense of purpose. After ten non-stop years of working as the world’s most humble multi-million selling rock band, the hard-charging North County San Diego-based quintet saw recording sessions for their aptly-titled seventh full-length album as a unique chance to reassess, reflect and rededicate.
As for Hello Hurricane, the members of Switchfoot could not be more motivated to bring the new music to their grass roots grown fanbase. “I think it is a landmark record for us,” says Butler, turning serious. “It’s a new chapter in so many aspects of our lives, personally and professionally. I think we’re in the best possible place we’ve been in as a band.”
Be sure not to miss Switchfoot when they hit the stage at Elements January 21, 2010!
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with Paper Tongues
Time:8:00PM Thursday, January 21st
Location:Elements
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“Hello Hurricane acknowledges the storms that tear through our lives,” states Switchfoot singer and songwriter Jon Foreman. “This album is an attempt to respond to those storms with an element of hope, trying to understand what it means to be hopeful in a world that keeps on spinning.”
With Hello Hurricane, Switchfoot ...is set to thrive in 2009 with a newfound independence: a new home studio HQ, a new label, and a return-to-roots creativity and sense of purpose. After ten non-stop years of working as the world’s most humble multi-million selling rock band, the hard-charging North County San Diego-based quintet saw recording sessions for their aptly-titled seventh full-length album as a unique chance to reassess, reflect and rededicate.
As for Hello Hurricane, the members of Switchfoot could not be more motivated to bring the new music to their grass roots grown fanbase. “I think it is a landmark record for us,” says Butler, turning serious. “It’s a new chapter in so many aspects of our lives, personally and professionally. I think we’re in the best possible place we’ve been in as a band.”
Be sure not to miss Switchfoot when they hit the stage at The Phoenix January 22, 2010!
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with Paper Tongues
Time:8:00PM Friday, January 22nd
Location:Phoenix Concert Theatre
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Joey McIntyre has always rocked crowds. As part of the never-ending pop phenomenon that is New Kids On The Block, he became an icon, with over 80 million albums sold and countless sold out shows worldwide. However, on his solo material, he truly gets the chance to shine. In 1998, he dropped his debut, Stay the Same. El...evated by the chart-topping title track, the record quickly exceeded platinum status. Joey followed it up with fan favorite Meet Joe Mac in 2001. He continued to tour the world incessantly. However, he found the time to drop 8:09 in 2004 and a very personal collection of cover tunes, Talk to Me, in 2006. This fifth album shows Joey at his finest and fieriest though.
After finishing the last leg of the New Kids on the Block reunion tour, Joey locked himself in a Los Angeles studio with the producing team of Brent Paschke, Drew Ryan Scott and Gabe Lopez in July 2009. After a few weeks, they finished up the entire EP writing and recording all seven songs that make up his most personal, powerful, and passionate collection of solo music yet. Over the course of these seven songs, the multi-platinum pop maestro explores relationships and love, while rocking out like never before. Airtight beats morph into massive melodies as Joey's voice flies on upbeat anthems like "Out of Nothing At All." Meanwhile, "Here We Go Again" shines with his unparalleled delivery. With an undeniable swagger and serious soul, Joey's built an audio rollercoaster.
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Time:8:00PM Monday, January 18th
Location:The Mod Club Theatre
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Joey McIntyre has always rocked crowds. As part of the never-ending pop phenomenon that is New Kids On The Block, he became an icon, with over 80 million albums sold and countless sold out shows worldwide. However, on his solo material, he truly gets the chance to shine. In 1998, he dropped his debut, Stay the Same. El...evated by the chart-topping title track, the record quickly exceeded platinum status. Joey followed it up with fan favorite Meet Joe Mac in 2001. He continued to tour the world incessantly. However, he found the time to drop 8:09 in 2004 and a very personal collection of cover tunes, Talk to Me, in 2006. This fifth album shows Joey at his finest and fieriest though.
After finishing the last leg of the New Kids on the Block reunion tour, Joey locked himself in a Los Angeles studio with the producing team of Brent Paschke, Drew Ryan Scott and Gabe Lopez in July 2009. After a few weeks, they finished up the entire EP writing and recording all seven songs that make up his most personal, powerful, and passionate collection of solo music yet. Over the course of these seven songs, the multi-platinum pop maestro explores relationships and love, while rocking out like never before. Airtight beats morph into massive melodies as Joey's voice flies on upbeat anthems like "Out of Nothing At All." Meanwhile, "Here We Go Again" shines with his unparalleled delivery. With an undeniable swagger and serious soul, Joey's built an audio rollercoaster.
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Time:8:00PM Monday, January 18th
Location:The Mod Club Theatre
