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With the release of a live concert DVD on the horizon, ska-rock outfit Reel Big Fish will hit the road this spring and summer for a round of co-headlining shows alongside The English Beat.
The California-based sextet’s journey begins with two late-May shows–May 29 in Savannah, GA, and May 31 in Agoura Hills, CA–before heading into a 19-show run with ska revivalist act The English Beat and reggae/ska rockers The Supervillians. The summertime trek, which gets underway July 3 in Royal Oak, MI, will hit clubs and theaters across the nation through an Aug. 13 performance in Apple, MN. Details are below.
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Tons of great artists recently came together to play the annual Bamboozle Left in Irvine, CA–including The Get Up Kids! With more than five stages for [music] entertainment, food vendors lining the venue, and activities to keep busy, the two-day festival was enjoyable for all. To see some photos from the event, please click “Read More.”
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After seeing a band multiple times throughout the years, you’d expect their show to become less exciting. But if you’re Less Than Jake, you just keep getting better. Boy do these guys know how to put on an incredible show! I recently had the pleasure of photographing their gig at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA and it was an absolute blast! I’ve never seen fans so into the music or a band that continues to be so passionate every time they take the stage. Luckily, if you have not yet had the chance to see them, you’ll be able to catch them all summer long on the Main Stage at Warped Tour! They’re definitely a band that you have to see at least once. Trust me when I say you’ll be hooked!
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Cursive will release a split 10″ picture disc with label mates Ladyfinger (ne) in honor of the second annual Record Store Day on April 18th via Saddle Creek. This limited edition vinyl - only1,500 copies printed - will include “From The Hips” from Mama, I’m Swollen and “Universal Shrug,” a fan favorite from the band’s shows last spring, recorded during the Mama sessions and previously unreleased. Full track listing is as follows: Read more…
REMAINING US AND CANADIAN TOUR DATES CANCELLED
The members of Japanese rock band FACT were involved in a serious van accident yesterday afternoon. The band had played a show in Montgomery, AL the night before and was headed to their next gig in Altoona, PA, when another vehicle crossed the median on Interstate 85 just outside of Atlanta, striking the band’s van and causing the two vehicles to collide head on. The van flipped over on its side.
Everyone survived, but singer Hiro sustained a concussion and drummer Eiji remains hospitalized with a broken arm. Tour manager John Kim was originally thought to have suffered internal injuries but turned out to be OK and was released from the hospital. The other band members suffered minor injuries.
Due to Eiji’s arm injuries, FACT will be forced to cancel the remaining dates on their North American run and will return to Japan to recuperate. There were two US shows left and a string of Canadian dates that will be rescheduled at a later date.
To read an article about the accident visit: http://www.times-herald.com/local/Five-injured-in-two-car-wreck-on-Interstate-85-715174.
FACT’s Vagrant/Maximum 10 Records debut was released yesterday.
FACT is: Takahiro (guitars, vocals), Tomohiro (bass, vocals), Eiji (drums, vocals), Hiro (lead vocals), and Kazuki (guitar, vocals)
www.myspace.com/factjapan
www.vagrant.com
