Archive for August, 2011

(August 8, 2011) – Dubliner James Vincent McMorrow will soon be embarking on his very first North American headline tour that kicks off on September 8 at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and due to popular demand now ends in Los Angeles, California with a two-night stand at the Bootleg Theater on September 24 and 25. James has been touring non-stop... »

PJ Harvey’s eighth studio album, Let England Shake (Vagrant) has been nominated for the UK’s 2011 Mercury Music Prize. Harvey said, “I am thankful for this recognition of my work, and look forward to finally being able to attend the event in person in September.” This is Harvey’s fourth nomination; she was previously nominated for Rid of Me in 1993 and To... »

(August 2, 2011) - The Hold Steady has added more dates to their ever-growing tour schedule today.  The band will be performing across the U.S. on a mix of headline shows, festival and supporting slots. In addition to the previously announced festival dates including the Toyota ANTICS block party in Omaha on August 26, LouFest in St. Louis on August... »

THE ROSS SEA PARTY ANNOUNCE AUGUST RESIDENCY In The Studio In September Los Angeles-based indie-rock quintet THE ROSS SEA PARTY recently returned from a successful west coast tour and will now be performing a free residency every Monday night in August at Silverlake Lounge. The highly-coveted residency is booked by The Fold who singled out The Ross Sea Party for this upcoming... »