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April 9, 2015

Royal Blood To Tour US

BRIT and NME Award-winning UK duo Royal Blood return to the U.S. this weekend to kick off an extensive U.S. tour that will include the band’s debut appearance at Coachella the next two weekends. On Monday, April 13th the band will launch a headlining run of dates with a SOLD OUT show at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, followed by seven more SOLD OUT headlining dates. Royal Blood will also appear at the Governors Ball and Bonnaroo festivals this summer and will support the Foo Fighters for 16 dates.

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April 9, 2015

Joe Bonamassa’s Muddy Wolf Hits #1

Blues-rock guitar hero Joe Bonamassa proves once again that blues music is alive and well with his chart-topping tribute to Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. Joe Bonamassa – Muddy Wolf At Red Rocks (J&R Adventures) debuted with #1 slots on Billboard’s Blues Chart and Music Video Chart, beating out Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz Tour. It also earned the #21 slot on Billboard’s Top Current Albums Chart and #2 on Billboard’s Independent Chart. It currently remains at the #1 Blues Chart slot for the second week.

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April 9, 2015

Great Hudson River Revival Adds David Crosby And More

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival, also referred to as The Clearwater Festival and founded by Pete Seeger, announces its second phase of artists set to perform on the banks of the Hudson River at beautiful Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, New York on June 20-21, 2015. The Clearwater Festival is the country’s oldest and largest music and environmental festival, bringing together major musical acts and Clearwater’s own brand of green activism for a unique weekend every June. Seeger, who would be turning 96 this May 3, started the festival over 40 years ago as an annual fundraiser for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an environmental organization he founded.

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April 9, 2015

Boy George Gets Reality Check

Boy George and Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP), producers of longstanding reality franchises Real World, Project Runway and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, are partnering with Boy George’s Manager Paul Kemsley and award-winning producer Cindy Cowan to develop a reality docu-series chronicling the icon’s move from London to Los Angeles.

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April 9, 2015

Justin Moore Plays Off The Beaten Path For Lucky Fan

Reigning ACM New Artist of The Year and multi-No. 1 hit-maker Justin Moore is asking for his fans’ help in taking his latest album, Off The Beaten Path, to RIAA® Gold® Certified status. In a recent announcement to his fan club email subscribers, he revealed that each time a new album sales milestone is reached, prizes like autographed CDs, meet and greets, personal phone calls and more will be unlocked. And what if over 150,000 albums are sold? He will play a private, acoustic concert at one lucky fan’s home!

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April 9, 2015

Sweet Spirit To Tour With Spoon

With notorious ferocity and powerful hooks, Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen’s newest musical project, Sweet Spirit, has quickly garnered critical acclaim and captivated the Austin music scene. Known to long-time Austinites for their work in A Giant Dog and Bobby Jealousy, Sweet Spirit proudly strengthens a decade-plus collaboration between the writing partners. In support of their new self-titled EP, the band will hit the road for their first-ever headlining tour followed by a run of dates with Spoon.

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April 9, 2015

Sherman Holmes Project Drafts Brooks Long

The year 2015 has brought loss and change to the acclaimed soul/blues/gospel band The Holmes Brothers. Drummer Willie “Popsy” Dixon died on January 9, 2015 of cancer. In April 2015, Wendell Holmes, vocalist, guitarist, pianist and songwriter, announced his retirement from touring and performing due to health concerns, having been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension.

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