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Gomez will Bring It On for a One Night Stand in the Windy City

mytvc15 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Gomez is coming to our town -- the only show in America -- celebrating their special 10 year Anniversary release of Bring It On. Get your tickets before they are gone! See below for details or visit the Gomez website at http://www.gomeztheband.com/news/

ONE NIGHT STAND IN THE WINDY CITY
The band will celebrate their Bring It On US release with one very special US show in Chicago at the Vic Theatre on October 2. As in the UK, the band will play Bring It On in its entirety, plus an additional set including the debut of new material from their upcoming new studio album. A limited ticket pre-sale is available NOW - tickets will go onsale to the general public on Saturday 8/23. Check the GIGS page for all show and ticket info.

BRING IT ON AND ON AND ON...
We are pleased to announce that a special 10th Anniversary edition of Bring It On will be released in the UK next Monday, August 25 and will also be released stateside on October 14. This new edition adds a full second disc of material, including two previously unreleased BBC sessions and the B-sides to all three singles released from the album: "Who's Gonna Go The Bar," "Steve McCroski," "Wham Bam" and "Flavors" (from the "78 Stone Wobble" single); "Old School Shirt" and "The Cowboy Song" (from the "Get Myself Arrested" single); and "Whippin' Piccadilly (Turbo Version)," "Pussyfootin'" and "Pick Up The Pieces" (from the "Whippin' Piccadilly" single). A full tracklisting is listed below.

A pre-sale for US fans is available NOW and the first 300 orders will automatically receive a booklet signed by all the members of Gomez. In addition, we're offering a special limited edition shirt and the opportunity to win a signed drumhead featuring original album artwork from Bring It On. Three lucky runner-ups will also receive online gift certificates for $25 for use in the Gomez store.

No worries UK fans, you will be able to pick up the same limited edition shirt in-person at any of the gigs of the Bring It On 10th Anniversary UK Tour. Tickets are still available in Sheffield, Newcastle, Birmingham, and Manchester - click HERE to buy tickets. "Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly" will be joining the band for support in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Mez fans in the rest of the world stay tuned for details on when this anniversary edition will be available near you.

NEW YEAR'S IN AUSTRALIA
Gomez has confirmed a run of Australian festivals this December and January, including the Falls Fest December 30 and 31, held in Victoria and Tasmania. We expect to announce some additional dates in Australia next month.

UK - BRING IT ON TOUR
Aug 28 Plug, Sheffield
Aug 29 Electric Picnic, Stradbally Hall, Ireland SOLD OUT
Aug 30 Hydro Connect Festival, Argyll, Scotland
Aug 31 Carling Academy, Newcastle
Sept 2 The Forum, London SOLD OUT
Sept 3 Carling Academy, Birmingham
Sept 4 Manchester Academy, Manchester

(Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. will be support on Sept 2 - Sept 4)

US - BRING IT ON
Oct 2 The Vic, Chicago, IL

AUSTRALIAN WINTER TOUR
Dec 30 Falls Festival, Marion Bay, TAZ
Dec 31 Falls Festival, Lorne, VIC
Jan 3 Southbound Festival, Busselton
Jan 7 Byron Bay Music and Arts Festival, Byron Bay

BRING IT ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TRACKLIST

CD1: Bring It On - released 08/09/98

1. Get Miles
2. Whippin' Piccadilly
3. Make No Sound
4. 78 Stone Wobble
5. Tijuana Lady
6. Here Comes The Breeze
7. Love Is Better Than A Warm Trombone
8. Get Myself Arrested
9. Free To Run
10. Bubble Gum Years
11. Rie's Wagon
12. The Comeback

CD2: BBC Sessions and B-Sides

BBC Radio One Session - 06/04/98
1. Here Comes The Breeze
2. Brother Lead
3. 78 Stone Shuffle
4. The Way You Do The Things You Do

BBC Radio One Session - 04/08/98
5. Stag O' Lee
6. Whippin' Piccadilly
7. Rie's Wagon

B-sides from the "78 Stone Wobble" single
8. Who's Gonna Go The Bar
9. Steve McCroski
10. Wham Bam
11. Flavors

Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts

mytvc15 — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:59:11 GMT

Joseph Arthur is coming to town. Nuclear Daydream has been on heavy rotation in my house since I was introduced to it early this year. Don't let this show slide away from you.

Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts will appear Friday, April 13, 2007 on Late Night With Conan O'Brien NBC.

Here is the North American tour date schedule:

Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts Tour All dates below with Stars of Track & Field, except Nashville and Akron. Additional support in Cambridge: Exit Clov and in New Orleans: Pit Er Pat

April 15, 2007 Sunday, La Tulipe, Montreal QC April 17, 2007 Tuesday, Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia PA April 18, 2007 Wednesday, Middle East, Cambridge MA April 19, 2007 Thursday, Southpaw, Brooklyn NY April 20, 2007 Friday, Maxwell's, Hoboken NJ April 21, 2007 Saturday, Sonar Club Stage, Baltimore MD April 22, 2007 Sunday, Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland OH April 23, 2007 Monday, Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale (Pittsburgh) PA April 24, 2007 Tuesday, 20th Century Theatre, Cincinnati OH April 25, 2007 Wednesday, Double Door, Chicago IL April 26, 2007 Thursday, High Noon Saloon, Madison WI April 27, 2007 Friday, Varsity Theater, Minneapolis MN April 29, 2007 Sunday, Larimer Lounge, Denver CO May 2, 2007 Wednesday, Neumo's, Seattle WA May 3, 2007 Thursday, Plaza Club, Vancouver BC May 4, 2007 Friday, Dough Fir Lounge, Portland OR May 6, 2007 Sunday, Bottom Of The Hill, San Francisco CA May 8, 2007 Tuesday, Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles CA May 9, 2007 Wednesday, Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles CA May 11, 2007 Friday, Cambridge Room/HOB, Dallas TX May 12, 2007 Saturday, The Parish, Austin TX May 13, 2007 Sunday, The Engine Room, Houston TX May 14, 2007 Monday, One Eyed Jacks, New Orleans LA May 16, 2007 Wednesday, Zydeco, Birmingham AL May 17, 2007 Thursday, Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta GA May 18, 2007 Friday, 40 Watt Club, Athens GA May 19, 2007 Saturday, Exit/In, Nashville TN May 20, 2007 Sunday, Lime Spider, Akron OH May 21, 2007 Monday, 9:30 Club, Washington DC May 23, 2007 Wednesday, Bowery Ballroom, New York NY May 25, 2007 Friday, Mod Club, Toronto ON

Falling For Fanning

mytvc15 — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:39:57 GMT

Bernard Fanning’s tea-stained, old-fashioned photograph on Tea & Sympathy, makes me swoon, the same goes for his music.

Fanning, known to most, but not all, is the front man for the Australian group Powderfinger. Bernard Fanning was the most played artist on Australian radio in 2006, winning numerous awards – Best Male Artist, Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year – the album has gone five times platinum, and also achieved an Australian first as the highest selling album on iTunes. So … for the Australians, they might say this album was way overplayed. Here in the States, Chicago metropolitan area to be exact, nothing could be further from the truth.

Tea & Sympathy was introduced to me late last year and has been on heavy rotation in my house for a few months. Fanning co-produced this album with Tchad Blake (Gomez, Tom Waits, Richard Thompson) and their collaboration has created a most gentle, beautiful album. Fanning’s intoxicating vocals and harmonies, along with instruments such as the mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, and most importantly the lap steel guitar, convey his heartfelt message to a tee.

“From the intricate finger-picking that underscores the weary-but-hopeful “Thrill Is Gone” to the fiddle-kissed “Songbird,” Tea and Sympathy gets the balance right, largely due to its unflagging organic vibe. And unlike the self-consciousness that accompanies so much self-consciously retro rock, Fanning’s compositions exude a quiet elegance and an affable confidence -- traits that mark him as the sort of guy who’s capable of becoming a part of rock’s rich tapestry, rather than merely a mender of its threads.”

“Bernard succeeds in peeling back the layers, both emotionally and aurally, throughout Tea and Sympathy. While many of the album’s songs deal vividly with loss – Fanning says, “I was in a relationship that broke down, and writing was a part of the mourning process” – its lingering notes are ones of optimism about what lays beyond the horizon.”

All the proceeds of the single “Watch Over Me” have been donated to Youngcare a nationally registered charity and non-profit organization formed to help young Australians with high care needs. In the following interview, Fanning tells the story of how he became familiar with the charity and his reasons for contributing to their cause.

If you haven’t listened to Tea & Sympathy, I encourage you to give it a whirl. As for me, I’ll have another cuppa tea, please.

Gomez in the City of Big Shoulders and the Big Apple

mytvc15 — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 02:48:05 GMT

Let’s do it big! Gomez added two big cities to their winter tour. The Chicago Vic Theatre and New York City Webster Hall will host Gomez for two nights each in the beginning of March. Best to get your tickets early, they sold out three NYC shows and one Chicago show last year. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

I’m looking forward to them playing tracks from their latest release “Five Men In A Hut (A's, B's and Rarities 1998-2004).” Here’s a great review of the album: Gomez's constant touring and often amazing live shows have given them a substantial American audience even though they rarely get played on the radio. This superior double set retrospective is a must for fans new and old. It offers singles, B-sides and a bevy of rarities and alternate versions, illustrating how good the band is at both melodic, creative Brit pop and the kind of solid Americana rock 'n' roll that was a staple of early '70s FM radio.” - Nick Dedina

Thursday 03/01/2007 - Vic Theatre - Chicago IL Friday 03/02/2007 - Vic Theatre - Chicago IL

Thursday 03/08/2007 - Webster Hall - New York NY Friday 03/09/2007 - Webster Hall - New York NY

The following is a 1999 video of “Rhythm & Blues Alibi" a track from “Five Men In A Hut” which originally appeared on their second studio album “Liquid Skin.”

Twice is Nice.

For more information on Gomez tour dates, visit their website at www.gomeztheband.com

Gomez Coming To a Theatre Near You

mytvc15 — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:00:31 GMT

A brand new year brings on a new round of shows by Gomez. If you haven't treated yourselves to a live Gomez show, now’s the time to see for yourselves why some of their adoring fans follow them all over the country. To see them is to love them! I can’t think of a better reason to visit the Northwest (Seattle WA, Vancouver BC, Portland OR, Petaluma CA). We're heading out west for six days, five nights, and four Gomez shows. Take in the sights, the sounds, meet new people, party with friends you've made along the way. What a great way to see the country… see the world!

Visit www.gomeztheband.com for a complete list of Gomez gigs.

Thu February 15 Seattle, WA The Showbox

Fri February 16 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom

Sat February 17 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre

Mon February 19 Petaluma, CA Mystic Theatre

Tue February 20 San Diego, CA House of Blues

Wed February 21 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern

Fri February 23 Park City, UT Suede

Sat February 24 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen

Mon February 26 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room

Tue February 27 Kansas City, KS The Beaumont Club

Sat March 03 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

Mon March 05 Toronto, ONT Phoenix Concert Theatre

Tue March 06 Boston, MA Avalon

Sat March 10 Baltimore, MD Sonar

Sun March 11 Northampton, MA Pearl Street

Finding Gomez

mytvc15 — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 22:20:48 GMT

Hi everyone! It's good to be on board. So...I finally found Gomez after 10 years of them being a band. What took so long? After working for companies that controlled the type of music I listened to all day, I became self-employed and rediscovered music in a big way. But listening to FM radio stations only gave me a glimpse of what is out there. I heard "How We Operate" in May of this year and have since acquired much of the Gomez music catalog. I've joined the Gomez community and through their wonderful fans (who all have great taste in music) have found new music as well. Our home is now truly filled with the sound of music. Thanks Gomez! If you have not heard of Gomez, here is a clip of them performing on a tv program from a few years ago. Enjoy.