Event Calendar

Raleigh, N.C. (March 22, 2018) – Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced the lineup for this year’s Main Event concert on June 1 at Red Hat Amphitheater.  The eight-piece soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones will headline the show, with two opening artists to be announced soon. The event will benefit and celebrate the 2019 Band Together/Inter-Faith Food Shuttle partnership. The opening artist is Toots & The Maytals.
 
Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 8th through E-tix. For ticket information or to learn more about Band Together and the event, visit www.bandtogethernc.org, become a fan on Facebook, join their LinkedIn group or follow @bandtogethernc on Twitter.  To learn more about Band Together’s 2019 nonprofit partner visit, https://www.foodshuttle.org/. 
 
The Birmingham, Alabama–based rock and roll soul band- St. Paul & The Broken Bones formed in 2012, releasing their debut album Half the City in 2014 and its follow up, 2016’s Sea of Noise, to much acclaim. Those strong efforts helped place them on the national scene, and the band worked hard to prove they were no mere retro-soul band—from touring the world relentlessly, and including being selected to open for The Rolling Stones and headlining two nights at the Ryman Auditorium, to TV appearances including The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, Austin City Limits & two appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Paul Janeway’s fearless showmanship, thoughtful lyrics, and dedication to his performance soon became the band’s calling card, and paired with the inventive and skillful direction of co-band leader Jesse Phillips as well as a full eight-man roster comprised of some of the best young instrumentalists in the South, they soon became a must-see event. St. Paul & The Borken Bones are; Janeway (lead vocals),  and Phillips (bass and guitar),  Browan Lollar (guitars), Andrew Lee (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone) and Amari Ansari (saxophone).
 
Join Band Together and Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in raising over $1 Million to fight child hunger in the Triangle. Ticket sales, individual donations and corporate sponsorships to our 2019 Main Event concert will directly support the Food Shuttle’s new Child Food Hub, a dedicated 7,000 sq. ft.facility in Durham, to increase the impact of these Child Hunger Programs. In the next five years, this space will grow BackPack Buddies by more than 50% and increase School Pantries by 44%.

Los Angeles, GRAMMY-winning artist Anderson .Paak has announced a new LP, ‘Ventura ‘to be released April 12th via Aftermath Entertainment, exclusively distributed by 12 Tone Music, LLC. Executive produced by Dr. Dre the album was recorded at the same time as his most recent album Oxnard. 

“Growing up in Oxnard gave me the grit and the church to find this voice of mine. One town over I went further and found my depth. The duality of each place inspired me greatly and from that I made two albums at the exact same time but held one back because that would have been too many songs to perform live for you all! I like ending things on an even number so welcome to ‘Ventura’”  –Anderson .Paak

The album is his fourth as the acclaimed artist continues to work his way up the coast. With the announce of the new album also comes news of his biggest tour yet, produced by Live Nation with dates that include Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks and support from Thundercat on the entire tour and Earl Sweatshirt, Noname, Mac DeMarco and Jessie Reyez on select dates.

Anderson .Paak with special guests Noname and Thundercat will play Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on June 6. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, March 8th at 10am at LiveNation.com, the Duke Energy Center box office, CEI box office at Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Ticketmaster, and by phone 800-745-3000.

Each online ticket purchased will include a CD or digital copy of the new album, Ventura. To ensure tickets get in to the hands of fans and not scalpers or bots, the tour has partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform. Fans can register now through Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00pm PT here for the Verified Fan presale.  Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public from Monday, March 4th, at 10:00am local time through Thursday, March 7th at 10:00pm local time. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Tuesday, March 5 at 10am local time through Thursday, March 7 at 10pm local time. Additionally A limited number of LaneOne Premium VIP Packages will also be available, including amazing seats, transportation, preferred entrance and more.  Check LaneOne  for details.

With 2018 came the start of these next chapters in Anderson’s much-celebrated career as we saw the release of his critically acclaimed album Oxnard with it’s single “Bubblin” that went on to win him a GRAMMY for Best Rap Performance, a coveted debut slot on Saturday Night Live performing “Tints” with special guest Kendrick Lamar as well as “Who R U?” and a flurry of press accolades and opportunities showcasing Anderson’s talent and personality (a rare couch spot on Fallon starting off 2019 for example).

The Oxnard album marked a career high for him debuting as the #1 Independent album in the country according to Billboard as well as debuting at #5 on the Rap chart, #6 on the Hip Hop/R&B chart and #11 on the Top 200. The phenomenal album was executive produced by Dr. Dre and features the likes of hip-hop legends Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, J. Cole, Q-Tip, and Pusha T. Following the album’s release, .Paak has been on a sold-out tour in both the US and Europe, with fans anxious to see his energetic and captivating live performances.

For more information or to purchase tickets go to livenation.com.

Lake Street Drive & The Wood Brothers will perform at Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on Friday, June 7. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 15 at 10am and will be available at livenation.com, the Duke Energy Center box office, the CEI box office at Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Ticketmaster, and by phone at 800-745-3000.

Presented by Live Nation and Cat’s Cradle.

Fresh off the Sundance premiere of their upcoming Showtime documentary Wu-Tang: Clan - Of Mics & Men, The Wu-Tang Clan announce 13 Wu-Tang Clan Dates in North America including stops in Chicago, Boston, Mountain View and the X Games in Minneapolis.

Wu-Tang Clan will play CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park Simpsonville on June 7 & Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on June 8.  Tickets go on sale Friday March 8 at 10am at LiveNation.com.  Artist presale begins on Wednesday, March 6 at 10AM. 

This once in a lifetime tour marks the anniversary of their landmark album Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’.

Twenty-five years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan changed hip-hop music forever. Bursting onto the music scene with the release of ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, the group quickly became recognized for its innovative beats and clever lyrics, as well as the diverse personalities and talents that make up its nine member hip-hop group. The Wu-Tang Clan has released seven gold and platinum studio albums with worldwide sales of more than 40 million albums. The release of their debut album in 1993 songs like “C.R.E.A.M” and “Protect Ya Neck” introduced hip-hop pioneer, The RZA, as a groundbreaking hip-hop craftsman.

The Wu-Tang Clan kicked off their 25th anniversary on Good Morning America, performing Protect Ya Neck. November 9th, the day of the anniversary, was declared "Wu-Tang Clan Day" in Staten Island, a testament to their influence in New York.

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ABOUT WU-TANG CLAN

Twenty-five years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan changed hip-hop music forever. Bursting onto the music scene with the release of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the group quickly became recognized for its innovative beats and clever lyrics, as well as the diverse personalities and talents that make up its nine member hip-hop group. The Wu-Tang Clan has released seven gold and platinum studio albums with worldwide sales of more than 40 million albums. With the release of their debut album in 1993 songs like “C.R.E.A.M and “Protect Ya Neck” introduced hip-hop pioneer, The RZA, as a groundbreaking hip hop craftsman.  With lyrics that combine the reality of 1990s New York and the world of martial arts, the Wu-Tang Clan has created a unique mythology that captures the hearts of fans worldwide.

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O.A.R. announced their Summer Tour 2019 with special guests American Authors, Huntertones will play Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on 6/12 and Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre on 6/20.  Tickets go on sale Friday 2/15 at 10am at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster, by phone 800-745-3000.

For more information or to purchase tickets go to livenation.com.

Jon Bellion will launch an extensive 35-city North American amphitheater tour this summer titled The Glory Sound Prep Tour, kicking off June 12 at The Met in Philadelphia. The headline run, produced by Live Nation, will include a July 12 concert at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre and an August 10 hometown show at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island. The tour will make additional stops in Atlanta, Miami, Nashville, San Francisco and more, before wrapping August 11 at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore.  

Bellion will be touring in support of his new album, Glory Sound Prep, which includes the singles “Conversations with my Wife,” “JT” and “Stupid Deep.” Released last week by Capitol Records/Visionary Music Group, the album is available HERE. It includes collaborations with GRAMMY®-winning producer Quincy Jones, Roc Marciano, RZA, B. Keyz and Travis Mendes. Billboard said, “Throughout the 10-track album, Bellion seamlessly intertwines sounds of pop, R&B, hip-hop and rock through his electrifying songs.”

Glory Sound Prep is the follow-up to the New York-based artist’s RIAA Gold-certified 2016 debut album, The Human Condition, which has sold more than 1.5 million adjusted albums and amassed upwards of 1.7 billion cumulative streams. “All Time Low,” the lead single, was a Top 10 hit at Top 40 radio and is now certified 3x Platinum. All three legs of The Human Condition Tour sold out.

Bellion got his start with a series of mixtapes featuring his original songs – all recorded in his parents’ basement. He built a remarkable following by sharing his music directly with listeners, giving away more than 200,000 free downloads of 2014’s The Definition and playing live for fans on two sold-out national tours. Also a sought-after collaborator, Bellion co-wrote and produced “Trumpets” for Jason Derulo and co-wrote the GRAMMY Award winning, 10x-Platinum hit “The Monster” for Eminem and Rihanna. He co-wrote and co-produced Christina Aguilera’s recent single, “Fall in Line” featuring Demi Lovato.

Vampire Weekend has confirmed the itinerary of its most ambitious North American tour to date, running May 17 through October 8. Produced by Live Nation, the Father of the Bride Tour will feature the band’s biggest headline shows to date, including a September 6 stand at Madison Square Garden, an October 2 stop at the Hollywood Bowl, and festival headlines including Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL and Firefly in Dover, DE..

Vampire Weekend will play Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on Friday, June 21 and Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 8 at 12pm at LiveNation.com, via the Live Nation app, Ticketmaster, and by phone at 800-745-3000.

To ensure tickets get in to the hands of fans and not scalpers or bots, the tour has partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform. Fans can register now through Sunday, February 3rd at 12pm EST HERE for the Verified Fan presale. Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public on Tuesday, February 5th at 10am local time through Thursday, February 7th at 10pm local time. More on verified fan here: https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/vampireweekend. 

Every online ticket purchased by U.S. residents will be accompanied by a physical CD copy of the band’s forthcoming album, Father of the Bride.

Last week Vampire Weekend released the songs “Harmony Hall” and “2021" from their upcoming fourth album, Father of the Bride, to an ecstatic critical reaction including:

“Sprawls out with lush symphonies, communal vibes aplenty”—Billboard 

“Wraps misgivings in three-chord elation”—The New York Times (Playlist lead)

“Buoyant, filled with the kind of sunlit energy created when throwing open the shutters.” —Pitchfork

“A swooning tune packed with kind vibes” —Rolling Stone

“A vibrant romp that seamlessly blends folksy fingerstyle guitar, ’90s rave music, a gospel choir, baroque piano, and the Grateful Dead… it’s absolutely delightful”—Stereogum 

 Father of the Bride will be released spring 2019 on Columbia Records. 

In other news, congratulations are due to Vampire Weekend and XL Recordings on the band's eponymous debut album being certified Platinum by the RIAA for U.S. sales in excess of 1,000,000. 

Vampire Weekend was released January 29th, 2008 by XL, and debuted at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 charts. In addition to being newly certified Platinum in the U.S., the album has previously been certified Platinum by the BPI in the UK, and Gold by Music Canada and ARIA in Australia.

The first band to grace the cover of SPIN magazine before an album was even released, Koenig, Baio, Tomson and former member Rostam Batmanglij met in 2005 at Columbia University in New York City.  “Even without an album, Vampire Weekend has made one of the year’s most impressive debuts,” said The New York Times of the band’s earliest recordings.

The accolades continued through the album's release, as Vampire Weekend appeared on 2008 Top 10 lists of Time, NPR, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, Pitchfork and countless others, as well as winning the NME award for “Best New American Indie/Alternative Band." The band also made its first of three appearances on Saturday Night Live, as well as debut performances on The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. 

Since their debut, Vampire Weekend have released two additional albums, both of which debuted at #1 and have been certified Gold in the U.S.: 2010’s GRAMMY-nominated Contra, and 2013’s Modern Vampires of the City, which won that year's GRAMMY for Best Alternative Album. 

For further info, visit vampireweekend.com.

Slightly Stoopid with special guests Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, and Hirie will play Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on Saturday June 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 1 at 10am at livenation.com, the Duke Energy Center box office, the CEI box office at Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Ticketmaster, and by phone 800-745-3000.

“At it’s core, ‘GET UP’ deals with empathy. Smith’s lyrics reflect a shared experience…pain can be a universal human experience and that sense of unconditional support and solidarity is the driving factor behind the song…” - Salon

“Emotional and personal…cinematic and nuanced…’GET UP’ which began as a song written for a friend and bandmate, is now bringing its inspiring message to millions of listeners.” - HuffPost

“...[ATTENTION ATTENTION is] a deeply confessional brilliant piece of work...most rock bands don’t possess what Shinedown does — unfathomable talent, an unwavering fan base and unbridled tenacity.” - Buzzfeed

“Shinedown have a knack for crafting rock anthems…” – Consequence of Sound

“…conviction, authenticity, and real life intensity. Brent Smith and Shinedown are familiar purveyors of all those artistic qualities.” - No Depression

Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown has announced new summer tour dates on their 2019 ATTENTION ATTENTION World Tour, beginning June 21 through July 27. Badflower, Dinosaur Pile-Up, and Broken Hands will support Shinedown on these coast-to-coast dates produced by Live Nation.

Shinedown will bring their 2019 ATTENTION ATTENTION World Tour to CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park Simpsonville 6/23, Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre 6/25, and Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh 6/26.  

Fan club presale begins February 5 at 10am local time. Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 5 at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday, February 7 at 10 p.m.local time through Citi’s Private Pass program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. General on-sale begins February 8 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. For more details, please visit www.shinedown.com.

Shinedown’s ATTENTION ATTENTION World Tour kicks off February 20 in Estero, FL at Hertz Arena, which will see the band pack arenas backed by their biggest, most eye-popping production yet. Papa Roach and Asking Alexandria open. Amidst the tour, Shinedown will kick off a more intimate, limited run of shows in May entitled ‘An Evening With Shinedown,’ offering fans an exclusive, up-close-and-personal live experience. These special shows, inspired by the high demand for tickets to Shinedown’s three intimate, year-end shows at the House of Blues in Orlando, begin May 6 in New Orleans at The Fillmore and will include back-to-back nights in Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, and Nashville.

PRESS HERE to watch Shinedown’s new video for their anthemic single “GET UP,” a collection of behind-the-scenes moments on tour and live footage from the road that gives an inside look into the powerful moments that “GET UP” is fostering between Shinedown and their fans. The uplifting #1 Active Rock and Top 25 Alternative hit has amassed more than 27 million total streams, galvanizing listeners around the globe with its offer of hope, empathy and encouragement in the face of personal struggles, whatever they may be. PRESS HERE to watch Shinedown’s recent performance of “GET UP” on Live with Kelly and Ryan. Garnering praise from the likes of Huffington Post, Salon, Rolling Stone, Consequence of Sound, Buzzfeed, Parade, Grammy.com, No Depression and more with key playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music, the powerful song speaks to the human spirit in a time of need, something that front man Brent Smith is deeply connected to after battling his own personal demons. “GET UP” became a light in the darkness, born out of Brent watching his friend, Shinedown bassist Eric Bass, deal with clinical depression. When Brent put pen to paper, a beautiful, universal song rooted in Brent and Eric’s raw vulnerability took shape. Reaching far beyond any genre or label, “GET UP” quickly began resonating, soundtracking TODAY’s look back at 2018, breaking a new record for Shinedown by giving the band the most Rock Airplay Top 10s ever and their 13th #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs Chart (the second most in the history of the chart, tied with Van Halen), and becoming a fan favorite at arena shows on tour where the crowd response is palpable.

Additionally, Shinedown has been nominated for two iHeart Radio Music Awards including Rock Song of the Year for #1 Active Rock hit “DEVIL” and Rock Artist of the Year.

Shinedown’s chart-topping album ATTENTION ATTENTION (PRESS HERE to listen), out now via Atlantic Records, simultaneously hit #1 on Billboard’s Alternative, Top Rock and Hard Rock Albums Charts and debuted Top 5 on the Billboard 200. The story that unfolds as the album progresses is a poignant and enduring statement about humanity, touching on topics such as overcoming struggles, mental health, not being afraid to fail and the resolve of the human spirit as seen on tracks like "DEVIL," and the anthemic "THE HUMAN RADIO". Given the deeply personal nature of the record, Shinedown went in-house for production for the first time ever, enlisting bassist Eric Bass to produce and mix the album in its entirety. 

Shinedown - Brent Smith [vocals], Zach Myers [guitar], Eric Bass [bass, production], and Barry Kerch [drums] – has sold more than 10 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide, has 11 platinum and gold singles and four platinum and gold albums, and 14 #1 active rock hits, and more than 1.5 billion total overall streams to date. Each of Shinedown's 24 charting singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart has reached the top five – an unparalleled feat.

WATCH/STREAM “ONE LESS DAY (DYING YOUNG)”: LINK

PRE-ORDER CHIP TOOTH SMILE: LINK

 Emblem/Atlantic recording artist and multiple-GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Thomas has announced the release of his highly anticipated fourth solo albumChip Tooth Smile – arriving everywhere April 26th (pre-order available now) and heralded today by new single “One Less Day (Dying Young).”

Penned by Thomas and produced by Butch Walker (Panic! At The Disco, P!nk), “One Less Day (Dying Young)” is available now via all DSPs alongside a video companion directed by Andy Morahan (George Michael, Elton John, Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses). “This is an anthem about life and living” said Thomas. “Living one more day is a privilege not afforded to everyone, so do all you can with the ones you get.” 

Thomas will celebrate the release of Chip Tooth Smile with an extensive North American summer tour with special guest Abby Anderson. The outing kicks off May 28th in Red Bank, NJ at the Count Basie Center for the Arts and will continue through early August (see full itinerary below). Fans pre-ordering the album (pre-order available here) will receive exclusive first access to tickets beginning this Monday, February 25th at 10 AM (local). Fan club pre-sale access will also begin at this time. For further details and ticket information, please visit http://www.robthomasmusic.com.

Rob Thomas with special guest Abby Anderson will play Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on July 11. Tickets go on sale Friday March 1 at 10am and will be available at livenation.com, Duke Energy Center box office, CEI box office at Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Ticketmaster, and by phone 800-745-3000.