GREEN DAY'S "OH LOVE" TO PREMIERE ON GREENDAY.COM ON MONDAY, JULY 16TH

Green Day's first single, "Oh Love," from ¡Uno! will be on GreenDay.com at exactly 6:00am PT / 9:00am ET this Monday, July 16th. That same day all three forthcoming albums will be available for pre-order.        Green Day: "Oh Love" [Official Single Trailer] RELEASE DATES ¡UNO! - SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 ¡DOS! - NOVEMBER 13, 2012 ¡TRÉ! - JANUARY 15, 2013  www.greenday.com

BOYS LIKE GIRLS Set to Release 'CRAZY WORLD' - EP Tuesday, July 17

EP FEATURES THREE SONGS INCLUDING THE SINGLE "BE YOUR EVERYTHING" FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM CRAZY WORLD, DUE OUT FALL 2012

CRAZY WORLD EP WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH iTUNES 'COMPLETE MY ALBUM'

BAND PERFORMING AT POP-TARTS' CRAZY GOOD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES WITH CARLY RAE JEPSEN THURSDAY, JULY 19

NEW YORK, July 9, 2012 -- Coming off sales of 1.17 million albums and 8 million tracks worldwide, BOYS LIKE GIRLS have announced to their fans via their USTREAM they'll be releasing theirCRAZY WORLD EP July 17 on Columbia Records via iTunes.  The EP features three full length songs--the first single "Be Your Everything," "Life Of The Party" and "The First Time"--from the pop-rock band's forthcoming third album CRAZY WORLD (Columbia Records), available this fall.  The band is offering the EP in conjunction with iTunes "Complete My Album" which allows fans who purchase the EP to get the full length album at a discounted price upon its release. Check out a preview of "Be Your Everything" here:http://soundcloud.com/boyslikegirls/be-your-everything-preview

BOYS LIKE GIRLS--singer/songwriter/guitarist Martin Johnson, drummer John Keefe, lead guitarist Paul DiGiovanni and bassist Morgan Dorr--are known for Johnson's resonant vocals and their soaring melodies in sharp, moving songs. CRAZY WORLD--the band's first album in three years--confidently builds on their signature sound with an array of non-stop hooks. Johnson, who produced the entire album, discusses the new album and evolution of the band in a brief Q&A below.

Along with the release of the EP, BOYS LIKE GIRLS will kick off Pop-Tarts' Crazy Good Summer Concert Series with Carly Rae Jepsen at a secret location Thursday, July 19. The city and venue of this exclusive free concert will be announced July 11 on the Pop-Tarts' Facebook page.

BOYS LIKE GIRLS singer and songwriter Martin Johnson underwent a serious creative transformation while making the platinum-selling quartet's third album, CRAZY WORLD. About "Be Your Everything," the frontman says, "It's a great transition from where the band was. We came from a wall of guitars, and the sound has evolved." He adds: "The only time I really express my feelings is when I'm writing music. That's how it's been since I was a little kid. This song is about the moment when it becomes okay to say, I love you." At the same time, there's the hand-clap stomp of "Life of the Party," which lives up to its moniker. In a world preoccupied with tragedy and its own end, Johnson urges to let go and live a little during the track's unforgettable refrain.

Outside of BOYS LIKE GIRLS, Johnson has written and co-written songs and hits for many artists including Taylor Swift, Victoria Justice, Hot Chelle Rae (feat. Demi Lovato), Jason Derulo, Ashley Tisdale, Escape the Fate, Papa Roach, Black Veil Brides, Breathe Carolina and Hillary Duff, among others.

Martin Johnson

BOYS LIKE GIRLSQ&A

1. What lead to your decision to release "Be Your Everything" as the lead single for Crazy World?We felt this song was the best bridge between the first two Boys Like Girls records and Crazy World. This was the song people were reacting to on first listen and that is very important. We wanted the best way to open the door to the whole album.
2. It's been nearly three years since new BLG music has been released.  You took time away from your band mates and traveled to Nashville. What changes during this time inspired the new musical direction?When it was first time to make a new BLG record, the musical climate was pretty scary--radio programmers were asking for mixes of songs with no guitars, and bands were getting phased out of pop culture; we made a record that felt a little contrived and threw it out. It took some searching and writing music just to write--writing with no intention of what the song was for or whether it was going to be on any specific record. To collect the right songs for this album, I had to break outside the box of our previous releases and the pressure of what I thought our fans want to hear to write something that felt honest.
3. "Be Your Everything" is such an emotional, raw and vulnerable song. You've said that the only time you really express yourself is in your music. Seems this can be a scary thought since your music is constantly being critiqued and there's pressure to produce hits. How do you push the pressure aside and allow yourself to just be real in your music?I've been writing songs since I was seven; it's what I love to do. There was a time where I was really scared of what people thought, and that made me lose the plotline a little. The best songs come when I don't put them in a box as Boys Like Girls songs. Writing with a bunch of other artists and working on other projects these past few years has helped a lot with letting go of the pressure. I'm starting to let myself just have fun crafting something that just feels good and real, then detaching and trying to stay out of the results. So much of success and what goes into a "hit" has nothing to do with the songwriting. I can only obsess so much or I'll go insane.
4. You've penned songs for some the biggest names in the business. What's the difference between writing for BLG and for others? Do you take the same approach?Every song is its own beast. There are songs on this record that were not intended to be for Boys Like Girls that I fell in love with after the fact and just had to keep them. There is an "it factor" to songwriting that I can't really explain--you walk into a room with a buddy, cowriter, or another artist and a few hours later after 3 cups of coffee you end up with a song. Maybe it's good, maybe it's not, but there's magic in those few hours that's hard to explain. It's like blacking out--you never know what's gonna happen.
5. BLG broke onto the scene when you were just 19 years old; how does the new LP Crazy World reflect your growth and the band's evolution since gaining notoriety in 2006?I think there's a lot of commentary on this record about how much the world has changed even in just those 6 years. I think there is a noticeable difference in the dynamics as well--when I was 18 I just wanted to hear a wall of guitars and huge choruses that I could sing really high. I guess we've settled down and aren't trying to attack the listener quite as much. 

About BOYS LIKE GIRLS: Current band members Martin Johnson (lead vocals & rhythm guitar), Paul DiGiovanni (lead guitar) andJohn Keefe (drums) formed BOYS LIKE GIRLS in 2005 in Massachusetts. Their eponymous self-titled debut was released one year later.  It was certified gold and produced the Top 10 radio hit and platinum single "The Great Escape."  2009's Love Drunk produced two more platinum Top 10 radio singles: the title track "Love Drunk" and "Two Is Better Than One," which features Taylor Swift. To date BOYS LIKE GIRLS have sold 1.17 million albums and 8 million tracks worldwide.  The band (now based in Los Angeles) is also extremely active online, with over 4.4M Facebook fans and 41.5M Vevo/YouTube video views.  They will release a new album, CRAZY WORLD, on Columbia Records this fall, preceded by a 3-song CRAZY WORLD EP on July 17.

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www.twitter.com/#!/BoysLikeGirls 
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SOURCE Columbia Records

Ron White Invites Fans to Join The Rontourage; New Site Brings Fans Dedicated Content, Prime Tickets, Chance to Party With Famed Comic Comedian's Followers Get VIP Treatment Online With Prime Tickets, Backstage Videos, Contests to Win Ride on Tour Jet or Share Pre-Show Scotch/Stogie With the Man LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2012 --As anyone familiar with his uproarious, often salty stand-up routines knows, Ron White hasn't strayed far from his blue-collar roots – despite being one of the planet's most in-demand comics. He may tour in a jet ("Tater Air,") but he never misses a chance to remind fans that they bought it for him. And with his new fan site, The Rontourage, he's even giving his dedicated audience a chance to win a trip on that jet. The contest for that very classy bit of travel is but one of many premiums to be found on The Rontourage. Designed to give White's most ardent admirers a VIP "backstage" experience, the site provides access to prime ticket pre-sales; dedicated video of the dapper Texan's decidedly colorful adventures on the road; White's messages and answers to fan questions; special merchandise offers; and plenty more. Fans will be particularly excited about the monthly contests, which – in addition to extending a spot on that jet – will give lucky ticketholders a chance to share a cocktail and a cigar with White before a show or hang out with him at VIP parties, meet-and-greets and other events. "I want my fans to feel like we're always in touch," White says. "Because without 'em I wouldn't be able to do any of this. Think of The Rontourage as the Ron White Channel, where you can see us getting into trouble in all kinds of different places." "Let's face it," White adds, "a lot of my material comes from the stuff that happens to me on the road. With these videos we have a chance to show people where the jokes are born." The native of Fritch, Texas, has garnered two Grammy nominations and achieved 10-times-platinum status for sales of his CDs and DVD's including "You Can't Fix Stupid," "They Call Me Tater Salad" and "Behavioral Problems." He has also been a fixture of the wildly successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour and has had two "Ron White's Comedy Salute To The Troops" CMT specials, the latest airing on July 1, 2012. Fans can sign up for The Rontourage at www.tatersalad.com, enabling them to view weekly "reality show" style content, win pre-show drinks, even a ride on Ron's private jet! Members will also have access to special merchandise offers and a chance to snag the best seats for White's shows before they sell out! Follow Ron White to get his joke a day on Twitter and Facebook: Twitter: @Ron_White Facebook:www.facebook.com/TheTaterSalad SOURCE Organica Media Group owned by Ron White and Michael Blakey

BRANTLEY GILBERT SCORES SECOND CONSECUTIVE #1 HIT WITH THE
GOLD-CERTIFIED “YOU DON’T KNOW HER LIKE I DO”  

Announces Rowdy Follow-up With “Kick It In The Sticks”


 

 NASHVILLE, TN  (July 9, 2012) – The Valory Music Co. proudly announces a second consecutive #1 hit with “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” for breakout sensation Brantley Gilbert. The GOLD-certified ballad shows a softer side of Country music’s newest bad boy and continues a winning streak set late last year with his first #1 – the GOLD-certified, fist-pumping “Country Must Be Country Wide.”
 
With his rough-and-tough exterior and moments of vulnerability when referencing the fairer sex, it’s clear why Gilbert has such mass appeal to a variety of fans. Recently, he was also named “Country Music’s Most Eligible Bachelor” in a Taste Of Country poll – besting Kenny Chesney, Chris Young and Scotty McCreery – nabbing the title with over 30% of the votes.

“Man I can’t believe it; this is just so amazing … what an incredible ride this past year has been! I can’t begin to thank everyone involved enough,” said Gilbert. “Thanks so much to Country radio, my management team, the great folks at Valory and most importantly the BG Nation; we are here because of you.”
 
Later this month, Gilbert will share the third single from his GOLD-certified album,HALFWAY TO HEAVEN. Proving to be a fan favorite, “Kick It In The Sticks,” has surpassed 11.2 million views on YouTube. The hitmaker is currently playing the tune while on tour with Toby Keith.
 
For tour dates and more, visitfacebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic/app_123966167614127.
 
ABOUT THE VALORY MUSIC CO.: The Valory Music Co. opened in November 2007 as the second of three labels established under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella. Within less than a year, the label celebrated its first #1 album and first #1 single. In November 2008, multimedia superstar Reba signed with the label and saw her first release debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and has enjoyed the two biggest chart hits of her illustrious 30+ year career when “Consider Me Gone” spent a historic 4 weeks at #1 and “Turn on the Radio” followed. Southern stylist Justin Moore has become a Country Radio airplay staple as well as a touring force to be reckoned with after earning #1 spots with “Small Town USA” and “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away.” Breakout sensation Brantley Gilbert has been on fire since joining the label, earning two GOLD-certified singles – #1 smash,  “Country Must Be Country Wide,” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” – from the GOLD-certified album, HALFWAY TO HEAVEN. As a songwriter, he has topped the Country Charts, penning Jason Aldean’s hits “My Kinda Party” and “Dirt Road Anthem.” Rising star Thomas Rhett has been creating a buzz with his Top 20 debut single, “Something To Do With My Hands.” The newest addition to VMC, Grammy award-winning group The Mavericks have reunited after nearly a decade hiatus, debuting the sensual “Born To Be Blue.”
 
 

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BUCKY COVINGTON AND SHOOTER JENNINGS STIR UP TROUBLE IN KENTUCKY FILMING MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DRINKING SIDE OF COUNTRY” DUET
                                                                            
Release Date Set for Covington’s Sophomore Album “Good Guys,”
Due September 11

 

Nashville, TN...(July 9, 2012)...BUCKY COVINGTON had a blast last week on the set of his new music video for the duet “Drinking Side Of Country” with Shooter Jennings. The video, which will premiere in the coming weeks, is full of non-stop neo-outlaw action, as Bucky and Shooter are up to no good, have a run in with the law, and end up in a high-speed chase through the tiny town of Greensburg, KY. The raucous video, shot during record high temperatures in the region, also features cameos by country star Kellie Pickler, 5-time WWE Champion and current TNA Impact Knockout wrestler Mickie James, and professional freestyle motocrosser Cowboy Kenny Bartram.
 
“Drinking Side Of Country,” written by Bucky and twin brother Rocky along with Ducky Medlock, and recorded and produced by Covington, will be impacting country radio soon.  This new hit, along with “I Wanna Be That Feeling,” can be found on his highly anticipated sophomore album Good Guys, expected to release on September 11, 2012.
 
About Bucky Covington: Bucky Covington’s self-titled debut CD opened at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with the biggest first week sales for any debut country artist that year. He went on to become the best selling debut artist that year and delivered three consecutive Top 10 hit singles to country radio. In addition to competing on the fifth season of American Idol, Bucky’s national television appearances have included Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly!, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show and Fox & Friends. His new single “Drinking Side Of Country” will soon be released to country radio and will be included on his highly anticipated sophomore album Good Guys, expected September 11, 2012. To learn more about Bucky Covington, connect at www.buckycovington.com or follow him on Twitter @buckycovington.
 
PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa g Photography
 

HANK WILLIAMS, JR’S NEW ALBUM OLD SCHOOL, NEW RULES
NOW IN STORES

NATIONAL MEDIA PUSH WITH
CBS THIS MORNING’S SECOND CUP CAFE
&  FOX News Channel’s HUCKABEE

Hank Jr featured in Walmart Soundcheck Series
(http://soundcheck.walmart.com/hank-williams-jr)

NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – Hank Williams, Jr. is set to receive a wave of national media attention surrounding the release of his new studio album, Old School, New Rules on July 10 (Blaster Entertainment/Bocephus Records).

CMT debuts Hank’s “Live from Nashville” on Monday, July 9, GAC speaks to Hank for “On the Streets” airing July 17, and Walmart’s “Soundcheck” Series begins broadcasting a stellar performance from Hank and his band in stores across the nation beginning this week.  He’ll also be featured on FOX 411’s “Country Roundup.”

Look for coverage of Old School, New Rules, in Parade Magazine on July 8, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Washington Post, AP, Country Weekly on July 16 (July 9 street date), and the October issue of Cowboys & Indians (on newsstands August 28).

Blaster Entertainment/Bocephus Records along with Hank Williams, Jr. continues the “Free Music for a Free America” campaign through Friday, July 13, giving away free copies of Williams’ new single, “That Ain’t Good.”

About Old School, New Rules:
The 12-song package, available for pre-sale now at www.hankjr.com, includes a duet with Brad Paisley on “I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams” as well as a new duet with the legendary Merle Haggard on his classic “I Think I’ll Just Sit Here and Drink.” Williams’ first single in several years, “That Ain’t Good”, has been shipped to radio with a companion video that recently debuted at #1 on CMT.com.

Track Listing:
1. Takin’ Back The Country
2. I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams (with Brad Paisley)
3. Three Day Trip
4. Old School
5. We Don’t Apologize for America
6. You Win Again
7. Cow Turd Blues
8. Who’s Takin’ Care of Number One
9. That Ain’t Good
10. Keep The Change
11. Stock Market Blues
12. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (with Merle Haggard)

About Hank Williams, Jr.:
With more than 70 albums to his credit, sales of 55 million records, countless awards including 5-time Entertainer of the Year awards (ACM & CMA), BMI Icon Award, a Grammy, and most recently in 2009 the Academy of Country Music “Pioneer Award,” Williams is a living legend. His discography chronicles a bold profile of growth from adored offspring of a legendary father, to titan of the modern country rock movement in his own right. For two decades, America came to its collective feet each fall Monday night when this larger than life superman of a musician looked into the camera and unleashed the national anthem for viewers of Monday Night Football – ‘Are You Ready for Some Football?’ Those simple words have won Williams an entirely new generation of fans and given him the distinction of being the first country performer to ever win an Emmy.
 

Single tickets on sale for Jason Aldean

Multi-Platinum Country Rocker

JASON ALDEAN

My Kinda Party Tour 2012

With Special Guests:

LUKE BRYAN

and

RACHEL FARLEY

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 13 AT 10AM!

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AND CHARGE BY PHONE             1-800-745-3000      . 

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Old Rock House announces two new shows

Leftover Salmon
Friday, December 28th & Saturday, December 29th
$20 Advance • $23 Day of Show • $35 2-Day Ticket
Doors 8pm • Show 9pm • Over 18 Only
 *On-sale Wed. 7/20 @ 5pm

Looking back over the past 25 years of rootsy, string-based music, the impact of Leftover Salmon is impossible to deny. Formed in Boulder at the end of 1989, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers were one of the first bluegrass bands to add drums and tour rock & roll bars, helping Salmon become a pillar of the jam band scene and unwitting architects of the jam grass genre. Though the lineup would change through the years, the foundation of Leftover Salmon was built on the relationship between co-founders Drew Emmitt (vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin), Vince Herman (vocals, guitar,washboard) and Mark Vann (electric banjo).
Today, Leftover Salmon is: Vince Herman (vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin); Drew Emmitt (vocals, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar, mandola, fiddle); Andy Thorn (vocals, acoustic and electric banjo, National guitar); Greg Garrison (vocals, acoustic and electric bass, acoustic guitar); Jose Martinez (drums, percussion).


Alan Evans Trio
Tuesday, September 4
Doors 8pm • Show 9pm • $10 Advance • $12 Day of Show • Over 18 Only
 *On-sale Fri. 7/6 @ 5pm

When Alan is not behind the kit rockin’ a show, most likely he’s putting something together somewhere - or maybe taking it apart. Alan is a builder – that simply who he is. Of course, he is best known for playing drums in Soulive – a band he founded and that has toured the world over and again. He has shared the stage with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Chaka Khan, from Dave Matthews to John Scofield. To the outside, he is a world-renowned drummer, respected by fans and musicians alike and that is a big part of his story. To those who know him well, there is another part of his story. Alan has come to define the modern concept of the renaissance man – a man, known for a certain skill, but equally adept at many others – husband, father, builder, producer, engineer, web designer, guitarist, keyboardist and creative conceptualist. Alan is also now focusing on his new band, the Alan Evans Trio with guitarist Danny Mayer and organist Beau Sasser. The trio is all set to record a brand new album of Alan's original music this February and begin touring in the spring of 2012.

CLINT BLACK RETURNS TO SMALL SCREEN

Lifetime's Coming Home to air Wednesday, July 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET; PBS' History Detectives to air Tuesday, July 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music icon Clint Black will be hitting the small screen this month with appearances on Lifetime’s Coming Home and PBS’ History Detectives.  The Lifetime reality series features heartwarming military homecomings, documenting service members’ return to their loved ones in unforgettable and inspiring surprise reunions.  In Black’s episode, airing Wednesday, July 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET, the country star helps two children write a song about their Army captain father who is returning from Afghanistan to surprise his family.  For listings, please visit www.mylifetime.com/shows/coming-home/.

In addition, Black receives a surprise of his own when PBS’ History Detectives visits his home in Nashville to uncover the story behind an artifact his wife, Lisa Hartman Black, had given the history buff decades ago.  History Detectives is devoted to exploring historical mysteries, searching out the facts, myths and conundrums that connect local folklore, family legends and interesting objects.  Tune in to PBS on Tuesday, July 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET to see what unfolds for Black.

For the latest information, news, tour dates and more, please visit www.ClintBlack.com.

Upcoming Appearances:
July 4   Phoenix, AZ
July 6   Nice, CA
July 14 Choctaw, MS
July 27 Foxborough, MA
July 28 Red Bank, NJ
Aug 6   Jackson, MI
Aug 10 Moncton, NB
Aug 18 Biloxi, MS
Sep 1   Mesquite, TX
Sep 6   Kingston, WA
Sep 7   Canyonville, OR
Sep 8   Oroville, CA
Sep 14 Lake Jackson, TX
Sep 15 Crockett, TX
Sep 28 Tiffin, OH
Sep 29 Lawrenceburg, IN
Oct 4    New Braunfels, TX
Oct 22-24  Branson, MO
Nov 17 Tama, IA
Nov 30 Greensburg, PA

About Clint Black:
Clint Black has long been a fixture in the country music community with international and cross-genre notoriety as a songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist.  Black has written, recorded, and released more than 100 songs, an impressive feat for any artist’s career, while an astounding one-third of these songs achieved hit status on country radio.  Black is an accomplished singer and guitarist with a proficiency on the drums and harmonica; all which lends itself to why he has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide.  Black’s 1989 RIAA-certified triple platinum debut Killin’ Time catapulted this then unknown Texas singer/songwriter into the limelight, but for Black, that was only the beginning.  Several platinum-selling albums followed including Put Yourself In My Shoes, The Hard Way, and No Time To Kill, along with film and television roles.  Black also chairs philanthropic efforts in support of the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.  Black is currently in the studio working his upcoming album due out later this year. For more information on Clint Black, please visit www.ClintBlack.com.

SECOND SHOW ADDED AT 10:30 P.M.

LOUIS C.K. TO PERFORM AT THE FABULOUS FOX THEATRE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT LOUISCK.COM

St. Louis, MO/June 26, 2012 – Emmy Award and Grammy Award winning comedian Louis C.K. – creator, executive producer, director, editor, and star of FX Network’s critically acclaimed series Louie –will perform a special engagement, Louis C.K. Live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m and 10:30 p.m.

Tickets for all shows are $45.00 (inclusive of all fees) and are on sale now exclusively available at Louis C.K.’s website, www.louisck.com. 

In a statement on louisck.com from Louis,  “This year, I'm trying something new, building on the fun, success and fan-benefit of selling my content online… I've cut the ticket charges way down and absorbed them into the ticket price.  To buy a ticket, you join NOTHING.  Just use your credit card and buy the tickets.”  

Back in December, 2011 Louis released his last standup special, Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre, directly to consumers through his website for $5. The move was hailed as groundbreaking and was a tremendous success.  He has since added additional content to the site including audio downloads of “WORD-LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL” and “SHAMELESS”

Louis was nominated for four 2011 Emmy Awards for Louie, which will have its season premiere on Thursday, June 28 at 10:30 p.m., and his standup special “Hilarious” including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Special and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special. He recently won four awards at the 2012 Comedy Awards including Sketch Alternative Comedy Series and Comedy Directing TV for Louie, as well as Comedy Special of the Year and “Stand Up Tour” for Live at the Beacon Theatre. Louie was honored on many year-end top 10 lists including AFI, Time, Entertainment Weekly and dozens of others. “Hilarious” was also honored with a 2012 Grammy for Best Comedy Album.

 

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Keyshia Cole Is Back! "Enough Of No Love" Featuring Lil Wayne Sets the Stage for Upcoming Woman To Woman Album; Single Premieres Today on All Clear Channel Urban Stations

SANTA MONICA, Calif.,-- R&B sensation Keyshia Cole marks her return to the marketplace with the radio premiere and digital release of "Enough Of No Love," the first single from the platinum-selling, Grammy nominated R&B singer's upcoming album.  The street edge that shot Keyshia to the top of the charts also returns with a vengeance, with "Enough Of No Love" featuring Lil Wayne.  The single debuts today across Clear Channel's network of 22 Urban stations, playing at the top of every hour from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Additionally, the single will be available for purchase and streaming at digital retailers on July 3rd.
The single will be supported by a video directed by Benny Boom, who helmed the video to her #1 platinum hit "Let It Go," as well as clips for Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim, P. Diddy, 50 Cent, Kelly Rowland and many others.  "Enough Of No Love" was written by Keyshia and Redd Stylez, and produced by Harmony.
Keyshia's powerful and passionate new album, Woman To Woman (Geffen Records), is set for release later this year.  The making of Woman To Woman will be featured in "Keyshia & Daniel: Family First," a six-part reality series premiering October 9th on BET.  Her critically acclaimed BET reality series "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is" was the #1 most-watched series in the network's history during its three-season run from 2006-2008.
Keyshia will also introduce "Enough Of No Love" on stage as she performs a handful of tour dates in July:

July 6	New Orleans, LA	Essence Music Fest
July 7	Houston, TX	Arena Theatre
July 14	Chester, PA	Harrah's Chester Downs

Her journey from the streets of Oakland and an adopted family to achieving her dreams is a truly extraordinary and inspirational story.  Since her 2005 platinum debut The Way It Is hit #6 Top Albums and #2 R&B/Hip-hop (with the Top 5s "I Should Have Cheated" and platinum "Love"), Keyshia has scored two #1 R&B/Hip-hop albums.  2007's platinum Just Like You debuted #1 R&B/Hip-hop (#2 Top Albums), propelled by the #1s "Let It Go" featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim, "I Remember" and "Heaven Sent."  The album garnered her four Grammy nominations, including for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best Contemporary R&B Album.  In 2008, the gold A Different Me also debuted #1 R&B/Hip-hop and #2 overall, with the Top 5 "Trust" featuring Monica.  2010's Calling All Hearts debuted #9 Top Albums and #5 R&B/Hip-hop.
SOURCE Geffen Records

“FREE MUSIC FOR A FREE AMERICA”
DIGITAL WIDGET AVAILABLE TO RADIO AND MEDIA
ACROSS THE U.S.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 1, 2012 – As a celebration of Independence Day, Bocephus Records/Blaster Entertainment along with Hank Williams, Jr. is giving away free copies of Williams’ new single, “That Ain’t Good,” through the “Free Music for a Free America” program.

Radio stations across America have been offered a specially designed Hank Williams, Jr. widget for their station website allowing fans to click though, receive a free download of Hank’s debut song and learn more about his July 10 release, Old School, New Rules.

Radio network Dial Global and satellite radio giant Sirius XM have joined in the free music give-away. The “Free Music for a Free America” promotion ends Friday, July 13.

Radio stations or media outlets wishing to participate in the program, should contact Jason Turner at The Hot Seat – (615) 690-7384, Jason@hotseatonline.com

About Old School, New Rules:
The 12-song package, available for pre-sale now at www.hankjr.com, includes a duet with Brad Paisley on “I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams” as well as a new duet with the legendary Merle Haggard on his classic “I Think I’ll Just Sit Here and Drink.” Williams’ first single in several years, “That Ain’t Good”, has been shipped to radio with a companion video that recently debuted at #1 on CMT.com.

About Hank Williams, Jr.:
With more than 70 albums to his credit, sales of 55 million records, countless awards including 5-time Entertainer of the Year awards (ACM & CMA), BMI Icon Award, a Grammy, and most recently in 2009 the Academy of Country Music “Pioneer Award,” Williams is a living legend. His discography chronicles a bold profile of growth from adored offspring of a legendary father, to titan of the modern country rock movement in his own right. For two decades, America came to its collective feet each fall Monday night when this larger than life superman of a musician looked into the camera and unleashed the national anthem for viewers of Monday Night Football – ‘Are You Ready for Some Football?’ Those simple words have won Williams an entirely new generation of fans and given him the distinction of being the first country performer to ever win an Emmy.

Track Listing:
1. Takin’ Back The Country
2. I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams (with Brad Paisley)
3. Three Day Trip
4. Old School
5. We Don’t Apologize for America
6. You Win Again
7. Cow Turd Blues
8. Who’s Takin’ Care of Number One
9. That Ain’t Good
10. Keep The Change
11. Stock Market Blues
12. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (with Merle Haggard)
 

Ponderosa
Sunday, July 29th
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$10 Flat   All Ages
 *On-Sale today @ 5pm

In a musical landscape rife with fleeting fads and overnight electro-pop sensations, it doesn’t exactly make sense to start a band steeped in the sounds of artists like the Faces, Leon Russell, and Joe Cocker. Yet, here stands Ponderosa, an upstart with a veteran sound. On its New West Records debut, Moonlight Revival, the Atlantabased act crafts music that’s genuine, soulful, and psychedelic. Lead vocalist and songwriter Kalen Nash suggests one more adjective: timeless.


ORH Concerts Presents:
The Bright Light Social Hour
@ The Gramophone
Sunday, October 14
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$10 Flat   All Ages
 *On-Sale Fri. 7/6 @ 5pm

The Bright Light Social Hour is an American rock band from Austin, Texas.  Born out of a university art-rock collective, The Bright Light Social Hour has evolved into an unabashedly wide-screen rock group, melding fists-up rock and roll with muscular funk, soul, and psychedelia.  The band recently swept the 29th Annual Austin Music Awards during SXSW 2011 with an unprecedented 6 wins, including Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year ("Detroit").


ORH Concerts Presents:
Papadosio
@ Plush
Thursday, August 30th
Doors 8pm  Show 9pm
$10 Advance $12 Day of Show
Over 18 Only
 *On-Sale Today

For the past 5 years, Papadosio has been creating conscious, mind expanding dance music that purposely defies classification. In an attempt to create an inspirational environment for progressive and positive thinking, this year of 2012 will see the addition of some very exciting and integral means of expressing their artistic message. Papadosio asks that everyone reevaluate the role of music and take a less nostalgic view of what has been and a more enthusiastic view of what is and what could be. As the year unfolds Papadosio encourages fans to come with open ears, minds, and hearts, and help them wake the world.

Darius Rucker in concert.....

 

 

 

All photographs by Scott Kiefer

#1 GIRL TOUR STARRING MINDLESS BEHAVIOR

AT THE FOX THEATRE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ON JULY 22!

 

St. Louis, MO, 2012 – American teen pop quartet Mindless Behavior are bringing their #1 Girl Tour with special guests Jacob Latimore, Lil Twist & Kayla Brianna to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on July 22 at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix and all seats are just $45! Presented by Fox Concerts and AEG Live.

 

Mindless Behavior, after selling out a European tour, have announced that they will embark this summer on their biggest headlining U.S tour to date, The #1 Girl Tour. After growing a rabid fanbase touring with Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys and Janet Jackson, Mindless Behavior plan to cover over 25 cities.

 

“After our tour in Europe, we are excited to come back home to our U.S. fans,” says Ray Ray. “This tour will be our biggest and best yet. We can’t wait for all of our Mindless fans to see all of the surprises we have on this one!”

 

Mindless Behavior stir up a frenzy wherever they go. Mingling R&B grooves, pop hooks, and hip hop swag, the teen quartet—Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray, and Princeton—has quickly become a modern musical phenomenon with an army of screaming fans following them everywhere. Their debut album, #1 Girl was released 2011 to critical acclaim. With the infectious tracks “Hello,” “My Girl,” and “Mrs. Right,” among others, the album debuted in the Top Ten of the Billboard Top 200 album chart, and has sold over 270,00 copies, 2.9 million ringtones, and over 650,000 singles. The group has racked up over 120 million YouTube views, over 1 million Facebook fans, and has been crowned “The princes of social media” by Teen Vogue. Their most recent music video for “Hello” shot to #1 in its first week on the popular music video countdown show on “106 & Park” on BET.

 

Also joining the #1 Girl Tour are Jacob Latimore and Lil Twist. 15-year old Jacob Latimore possesses vocal talent that spans far beyond his years, proving that age is nothing but a number when it comes to performing.  Jacob is currently working on his debut album which is scheduled for release later this year. Hailing from Dallas, Lil Twist was discovered 2 years ago while opening for Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne signed him to his label Young Money Entertainment in 2010 and he is currently working on his debut album.

Tickets for the #1 Girl Tour starring Mindless Behavior are on sale now at the Fox Theatre box office. To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314/534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com. For more information please visit, www.mindlessbehavior.com.