CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

105.7 THE POINT BIG SUMMER SHOW

 

It's another Point Big Summer Show, featuring: Sublime With Rome with Rebelution, Pepper, and Mickey Avalon. 

Big Summer Show #2 is going down on July 23rd at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.
Tickets go ON SALE, Saturday, April 25th at 10am. Point Club Presale Friday, April 24th, 10a-10p.
All reserved tickets are just $20 plus fees - From the Pit to the back row!
For the first week of sales get a 4-pack of lawn or select reserved seats for just $57 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Box Office, or get 4 tickets for $70 online with fees!

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

105.7 THE POINT BIG SUMMER SHOW

AWOLNATION, PANIC! AT THE DISCO, COLD WAR KIDS, ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS & VINYL THEATRE

 

BIG SUMMER SHOW #1 -- ON SALE MAY 2ND

Saturday, July 18, 2015

@ HOLLYWOOD CASINO AMPHITHEATER

Big Summer Show #1 is going down on July 18th at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.
Tickets go ON SALE, Saturday, May 2nd at 10am. Point Club Presale Friday, May 1st from 10am-10pm.
For the first week of sales get a 4-pack of lawn or select reserved seats for just $57 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Box Office, or get 4 tickets for $70 online with fees!

 

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

JOSH GROBAN!!

 

 

October 19 

 

Tickets On Sale Next Friday, April 24 at Noon   Tickets available at LiveNation.com, the Live Nation Concerts App,  The Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, Ticketmaster Retail Outlets,  or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 

JOSH GROBAN ANNOUNCES FALL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM STAGES, TO KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 12  – 

Stages, Featuring Grobans Renditions Of Some Of The Greatest Musical Theater Songs Of All Time, Is Due April 28 Via Reprise Records –  – Tickets For The Stages Tour On Sale April 24 at LiveNation.com –   

LOS ANGELES (April 16, 2015) – Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban has announced that he will launch a Fall 2015 North American tour in support of his upcoming album Stages. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will begin on Sept. 12 in Atlanta and continues through early November. THE STAGES TOUR will visit specially selected theaters around the country, giving fans accustomed to seeing Groban perform in arenas (as he did on his 2013 “In The Round” and “All that Echoes” tours) a more uniquely intimate experience. Tickets go on sale April 24 at www.livenation.com. With every ticket purchased online, fans will receive a choice of either a standard physical or a standard digital copy of Stages.  Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Groban will make several television appearances during release week for Stages, which is due from Reprise Records on April 28. He will appear on Good Morning America on April 28, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Live! with Kelly and Michael on April 29, and Dancing With The Stars on May 5. He will also sing the National Anthem at the 2015 Kentucky Derby on May 2.   Stages is a collection of some of the greatest musical theater songs of all time, which Groban describes as “gorgeously arranged songs that have stood the test of time,” and which he was drawn to because of their combination of “incredible melody with an incredible story.” The album is available for pre-order at all participating retailers and JoshGroban.com. An exclusive edition of the album will be available at Target containing two extra tracks.  Recorded with producers Humberto Gatica and Bernie Herms in both Los Angeles and London’s Abbey Road (with a 75-piece orchestra), Stages features songs from Les Misérables (“Bring Him Home”); Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel (“You’ll Never Walk Alone”); Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George (“Finishing the Hat”), Sweeney Todd (“Not While I’m Around”) and Into the Woods (“Children Will Listen”); The Fantasticks (“Try to Remember”); A Chorus Line (“What I Did For Love”); Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera (“All I Ask of You”), The Wizard of Oz (“Over the Rainbow”), and others. Another highlight is “Pure Imagination,” originally sung by Gene Wilder in the film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. 

 

Butcher Babies Announce North American Spring Dates


Playing Direct Support To In This Moment On "Black Widow" Tour


Band To Release New Full Length Album This Fall

The BUTCHER BABIES have just completed work on their much-anticipated sophomore full-length album with renowned producer Logan Mader (Five Finger Death Punch, Gojira). The new offering is set for a fall release through Century Media Records

 

They will join up with In This Moment on April 18th in Montclair, NJ for a massive, five week North American tour with Upon A Burning Body and The Nearly Deads, which will be preceded by a slew of dates alongside Upon A Burning Body. See below for all dates and head over to www.facebook.com/butcherbabiesmusic for all additional information

Heidi Shepherd (vocals) states: "This upcoming tour is really special to us. Not only do we get to see so many of our friends that we have accumulated around the country through our music, but it’s also our first chance to play some songs off of the new album. Our fans have been so patient waiting for new music. In true Butcher Babies fashion we never do anything half-assed, so it took a little while. Playing these songs on this tour will be a little treat for our dedicated fan base. Also, to be back out with In This Moment is a huge honor. They have been so supportive of us and they put on an incredible live show."

"To all the BUTCHER BABIES fans old and new, you’ve inspired us so much throughout the years. After every show, we do a free meet and greet at our merch booth. Be sure to come stop by and say hello. We would be honored to meet you."

 

Carla Harvey (vocals) further adds: "It is crazy to think that this will be our ninth big national tour since our first big tour in mid 2012.  We feel like old road dogs now as we recognize all the truck stop showers and coffee shops all across the states. However, the best thing about touring is seeing all the familiar faces in the crowd. Our fans have become dear friends over the last few years and every night feels like a family reunion at our after show merch booth meet and greets."

 

Henry Flury (guitars) says: “Every time we pass through a city we see more and more faces screaming along to the lyrics to our songs. You guys have no idea how that makes us feel. Now we have a few new face melting surprises in store for you guys and we can't wait to see you sweat it out with us in the pit!"

BUTCHER BABIES w/Upon A Burning Body 

April 9th, 2015 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock Live
April 10th, 2015 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
April 11th, 2015 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
April 13th, 2015 - Sauget, IL @ Pop’s (No UABB)
April 14th, 2015 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
April 15th, 2015 - Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre
April 17th, 2015 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft (No UABB) 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP SIGNS LEGENDARY SUPERSTAR STEVEN TYLER 

 

Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta and Steven Tyler sign the record deal for Tyler’s project on Dot Records
Photo Credit: Rick Diamond, Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group


Members of BMLG Staff gather as Steven Tyler signs with Dot Records.
Pictured (L-R): Crowd Surf’s Read Davis, BMLG’s Tali Canterbury, Jimmy Harnen, John Zarling, Kris Lamb, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Laurel Kittleson, Allison Jones, Alicia Matthews, Andrew Kautz, Kelly Rich, Melanie Ainsworth, Jake Basden and Malcolm Mimms
Photo Credit: Rick Diamond, Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group

Nashville, TN – After a flurry of speculation in recent weeks, Big Machine Label Group officially signed iconic songwriter and prolific singer STEVEN TYLER to its superstar artist roster. The Aerosmith frontman previously confirmed the release of a solo album during a surprise appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. Tyler’s first project is expected to be released later this year on Dot Records.

“There was an immediate connection with Scott and Big Machine, and Nashville seems like the perfect segue for a solo project…and Dot Records is the right fit. My earliest influences put me somewhere between the Everly Brothers and the Carter Family and this project is all about me paying homage to my Country roots. I’ve been working with some fucking epic Nashville songwriters, getting my feet wet with their style and groove,” Tyler shared after the signing.

Tyler joins global entertainers Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Reba, Rascal Flatts, Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry, The Mavericks, Martina McBride and Ronnie Dunn as well as chart-toppers Eli Young Band, Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett; breakout duo Maddie & Tae in addition to rising entertainers The Cadillac Three, RaeLynn, A Thousand Horses, Cassadee Pope, Drake White, Danielle Bradbery, Levi Hummon, Seth Alley and Waterloo Revival.

“I have never met a more passionate human being than Steven. When he goes in, he goes all in, which is the culture of Dot Records and the Big Machine Label Group,” said BMLG President and CEO Scott Borchetta. “I truly cannot wait for the world to hear the phenomenal music that he is creating and I really feel that this chapter of his career will be among his best. He bleeds love and he bleeds music. Pinch me - it’s Steven Fkg Tyler!”

Tyler and Aerosmith have sold more than 150 million records worldwide, garnering numerous Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and an Emmy Award. Inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2013, Tyler has earned nine #1 hits, 25 Gold, 18 Platinum and 12 Multi-Platinum album certifications, in addition to earning the Founder’s Award at the ASCAP Pop Awards.

For the latest updates, follow Steven on Twitter or visit StevenTyler.com.

MADONNA SHARES NEW 

MUSIC VIDEO FOR "GHOSTTOWN"

 

  

Madonna's new music video (co-starring Empire's Terrence Howard) for her latest single "Ghosttown" available now. 

Watch it HERE.

The "Ghosttown" video was directed by longtime Madonna collaborator, Jonas Åkerlund ("Ray of Light", "Music", "American Life"). It was choreographed by Megan Lawson, styled by B. Åkerlund and features hair styled by Andy Lecompte and makeup by Aaron Henrikson. 

Clothing by: Chrome Hearts, Greg Lauren, A.F. Vandevost, and Valerj Pobega

Accessories by: Majesty Black, Greg Lauren, Palace Costume House, and Agent Provocateur

Jewelry by: Jason of Beverly Hills, Lynn Ban, and Catherine Angiel

Shoes by: Miu Miu 

Madonna release her 13th studio album Rebel Heart last month which debuted at #1 album on the Soundscan album sales chart. The first single from Rebel Heart, "Living for Love" went to No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Madonna's Rebel Heart World Tour will kick off on August 29th in Miami, FL. For more information please visit http://www.madonna.com/tour.

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‘THE VOICE’ FINALIST NICHOLAS DAVID BRINGS FRESH HEART AND SOUL TO FANS WITH NEW EP, MAKE HOPE

  Playing Blueberry Hill's Duck Room April 26

St. Paul, MN--During his 2012 appearance on NBC’s hit talent show “The Voice,” season finalist Nicholas David wowed the crowd with his vocal flexibility—taking on covers of everything from Jimi Hendrix to Corrine Bailey Rae for an ultimate 3^rd-place finish. However, what resonated most with the audience was his undeniable old-school and old-fashioned soul, which has been a common thread throughout his career and showcased to perfection on his latest EP, Make Hope.

 

This project, which marks the Minnesotan singer-songwriter’s seventh overall, is a smooth and deep study of emotion backed by David’s confident command of soul, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll. Its six tracks offer a glimpse into the journey, both personally and professionally, that David has been taking over the past couple of years.

 

Make Hope was inspired by David’s connection to the Midwest.  More specifically, he wanted to attempt capturing the regional heart and family values of Midwestern people.  “And, trying to carry those values to Hollywood and back,” he notes--which anyone familiar with showbiz knows is a formidable task.

 

However, David is up for the challenge of spreading a message of love and inspiration wherever he travels. “When your dreams turn to reality, the journey takes steam and gathers a new momentum.”

 

David doesn’t shirk family values of his own, as several of the compositions on Make Hope are directly inspired by and dedicated to his relatives. “’Monsters Sleep”—a song he terms an “R&B lullaby”—“and ‘Fresh’ are songs to my family saying even though I'm not physically there I'm there in their hearts with a love "as big as the sky and into outer space.’”

 

And, “The last tune, ‘Something Big,’ is a melody I wrote being with my grandfather as he was dying,” Nicholas relates. “I share his gift of music, and my hands are his hands.”

 

“It's a blessed road to walk and live out your dreams, but with that comes a great responsibility,” David says. “I feel to the core of my being that's what make hope is all about.”

 

His goal is to reach all music lovers with music that touches them at their core. 

 

“I feel that's what my fans resonate with,” he notes. “Music from the heart, for the heart.”

 

David and his band will be touring in support of Make Hope throughout 2015.

Who:                    Nicholas David

What:                  performing

Where:               Duck Room at Blueberry Hill ~ St. Louis, MO

When:                 April 26

Time:                   8pm

Tix:                       $15

Ages:                    all ages

Websites:        www.thefeelin.com

ALTERNATIVE BAND LOST ELEMENT RELEASE INFECTIOUS NEW SINGLE "TWENTY FIVE"

Los Angeles, CA - Houston based five piece alternative band Lost Element have released their catchy and infectious new single "Twenty Five." The feel good track features a soaring sing-along chorus that is sure to get to stuck in your head. The single was mastered by Senior Mastering Engineer Chris Gheringer at the world-renowned Sterling Sound (One Republic, American Authors, Katy Perry, Icona Pop). "Twenty Five" is now available to stream on Diffuser.fm and on the band's official website www.lostelement.com. The quintet has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on their full-length album

Stereo Dream due out later this year.

"This song was inspired by the struggle that all people go through to find their identity in  life," drummer Brian Barrett explained. "Everyone has highs and lows, but the important message that this song portrays is to always look forward and make the most of the hand you were dealt. If you are true to yourself then people will appreciate you for who you are!"

Hailing from Houston, TX, Lost Element has quickly established itself as one of the most promising new Alt/Pop artists on the scene. The band spent much of 2013 on the road touring with 10 Years and UK favorite Young Guns. The band has shared stages with acts such as AWOLNATION, 311, Sublime with Rome, Hoobastank, Chevelle and many more. The guys spent most of 2014 playing local shows in Houston, writing the new record and putting the focus on revamping their sound and image. Lost Element plans to hit the road hard in 2015 to push their new album Stereo Dream on the road as well as the airwaves. The album was produced and mixed by up and comer Bryce Bordone who, for the last 5 years, has been studying closely under 8 time Grammy award winning Mixer Serban Ghenea (Mark Ronson, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, Rixton). Be on the lookout for them in 2015!

Behind Lost Element's sound are the three core-writing members Omar Lopez (Lead Vocals), Brian Barrett (Drums and Backup Vocals), and Trace Sisson (Guitar and Backup Vocals), along with youthful dynamic duo of Kenny Conlon (Bass) and Frank Vazquez (Guitar and Backup Vocals). 

 

Lost Element Online:

Official Website - www.lostelement.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/lostelementband

Twitter - www.twitter.com/lostelementband

THOMAS RHETT INTRODUCES “CRASH AND BURN” AS THE LEAD SINGLE FROM HIS UPCOMING SOPHOMORE ALBUM

 

The New Track Hits Country Radio and Digital Retailers Today


Photo Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. 

Nashville, TN (April 7, 2015) – ACM New Artist of the Year nominee Thomas Rhett segues as Billboard's first male country artist to chart three #1 hits from a debut album in over 20 years to his upcoming sophomore effort on Valory Music Co. with the release of the upbeat breakup anthem “Crash And Burn” today. Available at Country Radio, fans can also pick up the lead single at all digital retailers now.

“The first time I heard this song, I immediately loved the paradox of how happy it sounds even though the lyrics are about a guy who loses out in love,” said Thomas Rhett. “It’s also definitely one of the most vocally challenging songs I’ve ever recorded. But, for the new album I really wanted to try new things, to stretch myself and explore that side of my sound.”

Co-produced by Dann Huff and Jesse Frasure, “Crash And Burn” was written by Frasure and Chris Stapleton who also provides background vocals complimenting Thomas Rhett’s signature swagger. The track showcases Thomas Rhett’s unique take on Country music while simultaneously emitting “vintage Motown, R&B vibes” (Rolling Stone) and "serious soul power” (CMT).

“At the forefront of young Country singers” (Tampa Bay Times), Thomas Rhett leads the pack as one of country music’s elite new artists who can count three consecutive #1's from his debut album, more than 3.8 million digital downloads and over 150 “high-energy all the way” (El Paso Times) live shows a year. He has proven to be a natural trailblazer, earning New Artist of the Year nominations from both the CMA and upcoming 50th Annual ACM Awards on April 19, where he is also slated to perform. Currently, fans can catch Thomas Rhett’s “undeniable" live show as direct support for Florida Georgia Line’s ANYTHING GOES TOUR 2015 and in select markets as a headliner this year. For updates on new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.thomasrhett.com.

HARRY CONNICK, JR. ANNOUNCES 2015 SUMMER CONCERT TOUR

Multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter and American Idol judge to perform20+ city tour nationwide 

JULY 28

 

April 7, 2014 – Following a successful winter tour and his second season as a judge on American Idol, Harry Connick, Jr. announced today a 20+ city summer concert tour beginning July 9 in SanDiego, CA that will travel through cities such as Portland, Salt Lake City, Denver and St. Louis. Thetour also includes stops at famed venues such as Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl before concluding August 7 at Chicago’s Ravinia Pa

Tickets for select cities will go on sale to the general public beginning April 9. Information on where to purchase tickets in all cities can be found at www.harryconnickjr.com. The shows will feature music from Connick’s vast musical catalog, including songs from his most recent releases “Smokey Mary” and “Every Man Should Know.” To date, Connick has released 29 albums, won three Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards, and garnered sales of 28 million albums. With “Every Man Should Know,” Connick triumphs once again, with a depth of feeling that signals another milestone for one of the music world’s most multi-faceted artists.  Critics have been quick to agree with People Magazine calling it “impressive,” and the Boston Globe saying thealbum features “his most thoughtful and personal songs to date” and says its “an album that every Harry Connick, Jr. fan should own.”  Connick recently returned for a second year as judge on American Idol, with season 14 of the show currently airing on FOX. Since his addition to the judges’ panel, critics and fans alike have praised Connick’s contributions to the show, with Variety proclaiming that Connick “brings fun back to American Idol,” and Entertainment Weekly raving that he brings a “frank honesty but also lighthearted energy” to the show, “offering thoughtful critiques” resulting in a “fun, rollicking viewing experience.” Regarding his debut as a judge in season 13, USA Today stated that “Connick deserves most of the praise for what promises to be a creative turnaround for Idol… While Connick can be as tough as he needs to be, he’s also charming, engaging and, when he wants to be, hysterically funny.”

Following a successful winter tour and his second season as a judge on American Idol, Harry Connick, Jr. has announced a 20+ city summer concert tour which includes a stop at Peabody Opera House Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Scottrade Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com.

SANDRA LYNN DEBUTS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, “BAR HOPPIN’”

 

Single will be available at SiriusXM “The Highway” this month; Bar Hoppin’ Tour to kick off April 11.  

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2015) – Country vocalist, Sandra Lynn, wanted to capture the essence of Nashville in her new video for her single “Bar Hoppin’,” and with Trey Fanjoy at the helm, that’s exactly what she did. Her single, “Bar Hoppin’” will debut at SiriusXM’s “The Highway” later this month and you can catch the stunning video on CountryWeekly.com, where it made its exclusive debut on Monday, April 6. The single is available for download on iTunes here.

The video follows Sandra Lynn and friends through a night on the town, moving from one bar to the next and enjoying a girls’ night out.

"We had a blast shooting this video downtown here in Nashville all around historic Printer's Alley,” said Lynn. “I was beyond thrilled to get to team up with Trey Fanjoy again on this one--she is one of my favorite music video directors, and I feel like she really visually captured the essence of this song and my personality throughout the whole piece."

“Bar Hoppin’” is the second single Sandra Lynn will release to SiriusXM’s “The Highway,” following her debut single “Afterparty” which reached No. 29 on “The Highway Hot 45 Countdown.”

In support of the single, Sandra Lynn will hit the road for her Bar Hoppin’ Tour on April 11. Tour dates are listed below and more information can be found at sandralynnmusic.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @SandraLynnMusic and  facebook.com/sandralynnmusic on Facebook.

Bar Hoppin’ Tour
April 11 – Champaign, Ill. (Fat City Bar & Grill)
*Supporting Jana Kramer
April 16 – Columbus, Ohio (The Bluestone)
* Supporting Craig Campbell
April 17 – Indianapolis, Ind. (8 Seconds Saloon)
* Supporting Josh Thompson
April 18 – Evansville, Ind. (Backstage Bar & Grill)
April 23 – Mt. Morris, Ill. (Maggie’s Idle Hour)
April 24 – Rockford, Ill. (District)
April 25 – TBD
April 30 – Chicago, Ill. (Bub City)
May 1 – Milwaukee, Wis. (Potawatomi Hotel & Casino)
May 2 – Stevens Point, Wis. (Rookie’s Sports Bar)

ROB THOMAS

with special guest

 PLAIN WHITE T's  

July 15

Tickets On Sale Friday, April 3 at 10am   Tickets available at LiveNation.com, the Live Nation Mobile App, The Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, Ticketmaster Retail Outlets, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000   All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.  Tickets may be subject to fees

ROB THOMAS UNVEILS SUMMER DATES; GRAMMY®-WINNING SUPERSTAR ANNOUNCES ‘THE GREAT UNKNOWN 2015’ NORTH AMERICAN TOUR; TREK BEGINS JUNE 11TH IN ORILLIA, ONTARIO; DATES HERALD LONG AWAITED THIRD SOLO ALBUM; DUE OUT THIS SUMMER  

Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced plans for a major North American tour with special guests, Plain White T’s. Dates for “THE GREAT UNKNOWN 2015”  – which herald the multiple-GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter’s hugely anticipated new album – get underway June 11th at Orillia, Ontario’s Casino Rama Resort Stephens Auditorium and then continue through August 10th  Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning on Wednesday, April 1st; on sale to the general public begins on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th for most shows. VIP Packages, including Photo Opportunities with Rob Thomas and exclusive merchandise, will be available.  For complete details and ticket information, please visit http://www.robthomasmusic.com  Fan Club membership packages will soon be available at fanclub.robthomasmusic.com.  Check out this video of Rob here: https://youtu.be/khsqNfsdzj8   Thomas is currently in the studio putting finishing touches on his long awaited third solo album, his first in more than six years. The new album – which follows 2009’s acclaimed “CRADLESONG” – is slated for release in late summer.  

Rob Thomas is one of the most distinctive artists of this or any other era – a gifted vocalist, spellbinding performer, and accomplished songwriter known worldwide as lead singer and primary composer with Matchbox Twenty as well as for his multi-platinum certified solo work and chart-topping collaborations with other artists. Among his countless hits are solo classics like “Lonely No More,” “This Is How A Heart Breaks,” and “Streetcorner Symphony,” Matchbox Twenty favorites including “Push,” “3AM,” “If You’re Gone,” and “Bent,” and of course  “Smooth,” his 3x RIAA platinum certified worldwide hit collaboration with Santana. Thomas earned three GRAMMY® Awards for his role as co-writer and vocalist on “Smooth,” which topped Billboard’s “Hot 100” for an astounding 12 consecutive weeks and spent 58 total weeks on the chart, the #1 song in Billboard’s “Top Hot 100 Rock Songs” chart history and #2 “Hot 100” song of all time. The #1, multi-platinum “…SOMETHING TO BE,” made history as the first album by a male artist from a rock or pop group to debut at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 since the chart was launched.  In 2004, Thomas was the first artist to be honored with the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s prestigious “Hal David Starlight Award,” created to recognize a composer in the early years of his or her career that has already made a lasting impact.  He has won numerous BMI and ASCAP Awards, and twice earned the “Songwriter of the Year” crown from both Billboard and BMI. Overall, Thomas has contributed to sales of more than 80 million records.     Thomas’ most recent solo album, 2009’s “CRADLESONG,” marked still another milestone, generating two #1 singles in “Her Diamonds” and “Someday.”  Rob made Billboard chart history once again as the only male artist with multiple #1 hits at Adult Top 40.  With this coronation, Thomas tied Pink with the most No. 1's by a solo artist in the chart’s history. 

In 2012, Matchbox Twenty returned with their first all-new album in a decade, “NORTH.” Fueled by the hit singles, “She’s So Mean,”  “Overjoyed,” and “Our Song,” “NORTH” proved a landmark for the band, their first ever #1 debut and Billboard 200 chart-topper.  A charismatic, engaging, and indefatigable live performer, Thomas has spent much of the past two decades on the road, fronting massive world treks with Matchbox Twenty and on his own as well as a series of intimate acoustic tours. Thomas is also a dedicated philanthropist, establishing The Sidewalk Angels Foundation with his wife Marisol Thomas in 2003. Dedicated to providing critically needed funds and support to grassroots groups across the country, the New York-based not-for-profit organization is the primary supporter and sponsor of a number of no-kill animal shelters and animal rescues. Additionally, The Sidewalk Angels Foundation also supports a myriad of other causes, from childhood health and wellness to the fight against homelessness, reflecting the passion of its co-founders to fight for the rights and fair treatment of those with no voice. For additional information on The Sidewalk Angels Foundation, please visit www.sidewalkangelsfoundation.org.

ANNIE LENNOX - LIVE  BLU-RAY/DVD - RELEASE - May 4, 2015 PBS LIVE CONCERT - April 3, 2015

NOSTALGIA: AN EVENING WITH ANNIE LENNOX SET FOR MAY 4 RELEASE ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS Pre-Order Launches Today For Collection, Which Includes Lennox’s New Live Concert Film And GRAMMY®-Nominated Album, Nostalgia Film Is Also Available Separately In DVD, Blu-ray And Digital Long Form Formats Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live In Concert Premieres On Friday, April 3, On Great Performances, Airing On PBS “I Put A Spell On You,” Heard In Fifty Shades of Grey, Enters Top 20 At Adult Mainstream Radio

Nostalgia: An Evening With Annie Lennox, a deluxe package featuring Annie Lennox’s GRAMMY-nominated Nostalgia album and a brand new concert film, is scheduled for release on Blue Note Records on May 4. Shot on January 28, 2015 by director Natalie Johns (Morrissey) at Los Angeles’ art deco Orpheum Theatre, the film captures one of music’s most popular and acclaimed artists in her only full concert performance of the songs from Nostalgia. Fronting a 19-piece band – including string and horn sections – and unveiling striking lighting and production elements created especially for this special evening, Lennox demonstrates her distinctive vocal and performance talents on an array of American standards, ranging from “Summertime,” “Georgia On My Mind,” “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless The Child” to one of rock’n’roll’s most enduring classics, “I Put A Spell On You.” In addition to its inclusion in the deluxe package, the film can also be purchased on its own in DVD, Blu-ray and digital long form formats at all music retailers and streaming partners. The pre-order is underway now on Amazon. It can also be pre-ordered at http://smarturl.it/NostalgiaPremium, where fans will find several exclusive bundles, including the Premium Nostalgia Experience, which will contain the concert DVD (or Blu-ray), CD and vinyl editions of the Nostalgia album and a silk lithograph that Annie will personally inscribe for each recipient. (This edition is limited to 100.) “Every singer loves the challenge of interpreting truly inspirational songs. Each one of these masterpieces stands as a lasting testimony to the brilliance of their creators – their individual beauty, power and poetry continues to stand the test of time,” said Annie Lennox. “The song selection for Nostalgia was very personal and intuitive – there was no agenda or stratagem other than becoming intrigued and fascinated through the process of listening, transcribing and recording. Now they live in my blood stream.” Fans can get a first look at Lennox’s concert film when it premieres on THIRTEEN’S Great Performances, airing on PBS on Friday, April 3, at 10 p.m. Check local listings or visit Great Performances Online at www.pbs.org/gperf. Click HERE for a preview of the episode, which features Lennox performing “Georgia On My Mind.” For an encore, Lennox sat down at the piano and delivered striking solo renditions of two of her own hits, “Here Comes the Rain Again” and “Why.” Fans who purchase Nostalgia: An Evening With Annie Lennox will enjoy the entire 60-minute concert plus exclusive footage of Annie performing two additional songs – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" and “No More I Love You’s.” Nostalgia hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums chart in October of 2014 and subsequently received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. After her performance with Hozier on the awards show telecast, Nostalgia shot up to No. 1 on the Amazon and iTunes Jazz albums charts and “I Put A Spell On You” topped the two retailers’ Jazz Songs charts. “Annie Lennox was the surprise hit of the GRAMMY’s,” marveled Vogue. “I Put A Spell On You,” which was heard in the opening four minutes of the film Fifty Shades of Grey, breaks the Top 20 at Adult Mainstream radio this week, jumping to 18*, and Lennox’s performance video of the song has more than six million views. Nostalgia: An Evening With Annie Lennox - Track Listing 1. Intro 2. Memphis In June 3. Georgia On My Mind 4. I Put A Spell On You 5. Summertime 6. I Cover The Waterfront 7. Strange Fruit 8. God Bless The Child 9. You Belong To Me 10. September In The Rain 11. I Can Dream, Can’t I? 12. The Nearness Of You 13. Mood Indigo 14. Here Comes The Rain Again 15. No More I Love You’s 16. Why 17. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) Nostalgia – CD & Vinyl Track Listing 1. Memphis In June 2. Georgia On My Mind 3. I Put A Spell On You 4. Summertime 5. I Cover The Waterfront 6. Strange Fruit 7. God Bless The Child 8. You Belong To Me 9. September In The Rain 10. I Can Dream, Can’t I? 11. The Nearness Of You 12. Mood Indigo