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90s, Music, On Tour

90s Favorites Announced for 2015 Under The Sun Tour!

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You know how much we love 90s music, which is why we love the Under the Sun Tour.  The summer tour, launched by Marc McGrath & Sugar Ray, brings together some 90s favorites for an unforgettable night.  Past tour mates have included Smash Mouth, Blues Traveler, Vertical Horizon and Fastball.  This year’s lineup features Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Eve 6, and Uncle Kracker.  Check out the dates below and get ready for an evening of “OMG I forgot about this song, this is my JAMMMM!”

Under the Sun Tour 2015
Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Eve 6 & Uncle Kracker
July 17 – Wildhorse Casino – Chandler, AZ
July 18 – Mandalay Bay Resort – Las Vegas, NV
July 19 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
July 21 – Saratoga Winery – Saratoga, CA
July 24 – Lane County Fair – Eugene, OR
July 25 – Emerald Queen Casino – Tacoma, WA
July 28 – Denver Botanic Gardens – Littleton, CO
July 30 – Ozark Empire Fair – Springfield, MO
August 1 – Hard Rock Live – Northfield, OH
August 2 – Centennial Terrace – Sylvania, OH
August 4 – Fraze Pavilion – Kettering, OH
August 6 – DTE Energy Music Theater – Clarkston, MI
August 7 – LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH
August 8 – Clearfield County Fair – Clearfield, PA
August 9 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
August 12 – Wisconsin State Fair – West Allis, WI
August 14 – Grand Casino Hinkley – Hinkley, MN
August 18 – Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL
August 20 – Sands Casino – Bethlehem, PA
August 21 – Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ
August 22 – Xfinity Live – Philadelphia, PA
August 23 – Indian Ranch – Webster, MA
August 24 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
August 26 – Delta Classic Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA

More dates and artists are to be announced, so stay tuned!

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Album Release, Country Music, Hunter Hayes, On Tour

Hunter Hayes Announces UK Tour & Album

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Country music has taken over the US – even in major cities like New York.  And now it’s slowly making it’s way across the Atlantic.  Hunter Hayes just announced dates for a UK tour this Spring!  The dates coincide with the release of Hunter’s first official album in the UK, “I Want Crazy,” out May 25th.  The album will feature a mix of hits from Hunter’s self-titled debut, “Encore,” and last year’s hit, “Storyline.”  Listen to his newest single “Light Me Up” below!

Hunter Hayes “I Want Crazy” Tracklisting
1. I Want Crazy (Ryan Tedder remix)
2. Invisible
3. Tattoo
4. Light Me Up
5. Wanted
6. You Think You Know Somebody
7. Secret Love
8. What You Gonna Do
9. Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me (feat. Jason Mraz)
10. Somebody’s Heartbreak

You can pickup a copy of “Light Me Up, on iTunes now! Check out his upcoming tour dates below. His first headlining show in London sold out in seconds, so make sure to get your tickets when they go on sale this Friday, March 27th!

Hunter Hayes UK Tour dates
May 22nd – Koko – London – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – The Library – Birmingham – Buy Tickets
May 25th – Club Academy – Manchester – Buy Tickets
May 26th – Oran Mor – Glasgow – Buy Tickets

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90s, Boy Bands, Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: *NSYNC’s “No Strings Attached” Turns 15!

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This week mark’s the 15th anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time – *NSYNC’s “No Strings Attached.” We have fond memories of pre-ordering the CD at Sam Goody, running to the mall after school the day it came out to pick it up. And of course, you weren’t cool unless you brought the album with you the next day and fangirled over the pictures of your favorite (JC and Lance) in the CD booklet! In honor of this momentous occasion, here are our favorite songs from “No Strings Attached.”  We recommend celebrating by watching *NSYNC: Live from Madison Square Garden and dancing along.

1. “Bye Bye Bye”
Everything about this song is amazing. The dance moves, the video, that note JC hits?

2. “It’s Gonna Be Me”
The origin of *NSYNC’s signature slow lean and pop.

3. “I Thought She Knew”
*NSYNC were known for their moves and style, but this track proved they could SING. We get chills every time we listen to it. If we ever get to hear this live (Which we will because a reunion tour will happen.) we will be in tears.

4. “It Makes Me Ill”
Don’t you feel awesome when you can sing along to that quick verse at the beginning?

5. “Digital Get Down”
Basically, *NSYNC sang about Face Time before it was even a thing.

Bonus: “Space Cowboy” feat. Lisa Left Eye Lopes
Yes, they rode mechanical bulls during this song on tour.

Bonus #2: “Just Got Paid”
MONEY MONEY MONEY

Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

The Strypes Announce The Flat Out Tour

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Sometimes, it’s tough being an American fangirl.  Like when your favorite band announce tour dates!  But only in the U.K.  For all you lucky fans of The Strypes, they just announced The Flat Out Tour, coming to a venue near you this Spring!   Tickets are on sale now, so get them quick!   The Strypes are one of our favorite acts to see live – we can barely put into words how flat out talented and incredible they are to watch.   Fingers crossed they’ll be back in the US this Summer!  Watch them performing “Still Gonna Drive You Home” at the Music Hall of Williamsburg last summer.

The Strypes are currently on The Roadtest Tour, hitting towns across their native Ireland.  Check out all of their upcoming tour dates below!

The Strypes Spring 2015 Tour Dates
March 20th – The Spaniard – Kinsale, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 21st – Coughlans – Cork, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 22nd – DeBarras – Clonakilty, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 26th – White Horse – Ballincolig, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 27th – The Mariner – Bantry, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 28th – An Chonair – Dingle, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 29th – Sol Y Sambra – Killorglin, Ireland – Buy Tickets
April 30th – O2 Academy – Leicester, England – Buy Tickets
May 1st – The Dome Leisure Centre – Doncaster, England – Buy Tickets
May 2nd – Live at Leeds – Leeds, England – Buy Tickets
May 4th – Portland Arms – Cambridge, England – Buy Tickets
May 5th – Portland Arms – Cambridge, England – Buy Tickets
May 6th – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, England – Buy Tickets
May 7th – Roadmender – Northampton, England – Buy Tickets
May 10th – The Forum – Tumbridge Wells, England – Buy Tickets
May 12th – Mr. Kyps – Poole, England – Buy Tickets
May 16th – Engine Rooms – Southampton, England – Buy Tickets
May 17th – Phoenix – Exeter, England – Buy Tickets
May 18th – Boiler Room – Guildford, England – Buy Tickets
May 20th – Paget Rooms – Cardiff, Wales – Buy Tickets
May22nd – Sin City – Swansea, Wales – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – Central Station – Wrexham, Wales – Buy Tickets
May 26th – Kasbah – Coventry, England – Buy Tickets
May 28th – The Duchess – York, England – Buy Tickets
June 7th – Georgian Theatre – Stockton On Tees – England – Buy Tickets
June 8th – The Cluny – Newcastle Upon Tyne, England – Buy Tickets
June 10th – The Trades Club – Hebden Bridge, England – Buy Tickets
June 12th – Territorios Sevilla – Sevilla, Spain – Buy Tickets
June 14th – Caves – Edinburgh, Scotland – Buy Tickets
June 16th – PJ Mollys – Dunfermline, Scotland – Buy Tickets
July 4th – Festival Beuregard – Caen, France – Buy Tickets
July 18th – Vieilles Charrues – Carhaix, France – Buy Tickets
July 19th – Dour Festival – Dour, Belgium – Buy Tickets
Sept 4-5 – Kuxta Kultur Festival – San Sebastian, Spain – Buy Tickets

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Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

The Griswolds To Embark On The “Excellent Adventure Tour”

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Aussie rockers The Griswolds have announced a string of dates in the US called “The Excellent Adventure Tour!”  Urban Cone are set to open the tour which kicks off in Boston on June 16th.  Check out all of the tour dates below!

The Griswolds “Excellent Adventure Tour”  ft. Urban Cone

June 16th – Brighten Music Hall – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
June 17th – Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
June 18th – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
June 19th – U Street Music Hall – Washington, DC – Buy Tickets
June 20th – Firefly Festival – Dover, DE – Buy Tickets
June 23rd – The Garrison – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
June 25th – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
June 26th – 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
June 30th – The Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
July 1st – The Independent – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets

The Griswolds are also currently opening for Walk The Moon on the “Talking Is Hard Tour” across America right now! Many dates are sold out already.

Watch the official video for “Beware The Dog” now.

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Album Release, Big Time Rush, Heffron Drive, Kendall Schmidt, Music

Heffron Drive To Release Acoustic Album 4/28

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Heffron Drive, AKA Kendall Schmidt from Big Time Rush and his friend Dustin Belt, are set to release a special acoustic version of their debut album “Happy Mistakes” on April 28th!  The album features hits like “Parallel” and “Art Of Moving On.”

The duo are also playing an album release show at The Mint on April 30th to celebrate. Get your tickets before they’re gone and party with Kendall and Dustin.

Heffron Drive Acoustic Album Release Show
The Mint
April 30th, 3015
Tickets: $25
Buy Tickets

Watch Heffron Drive perform “Parallel” live at the NJ State Fair last year.

Be sure to pick up a copy of “Happy Mistakes” on iTunes now!

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Artist to Watch, Music

New Hollow Release “Jiffy Jane”

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We saw New Hollow at 106.1 BLI’s Summer Jam last year, and it was love at first listen.    We’ve been anxiously awaiting new music from them – their single “She Ain’t You” was one of our favorite tracks of 2014.    Evan West, Mookie Clouse and Chad Bashford have been busy writing with Blues Traveler and recording at Dave Grohl’s studio, so needless to say we know it will be worth the wait!   New Hollow just dropped their new single, “Jiffy Jane.”  Listen to the track below and pickup a copy on iTunes now!

New Hollow will also be a featured artist on Blues Traveler’s new album, “Blow Up The Moon,” out on April 7th!  Get ready, world, because New Hollow are about to take over.

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Artist to Watch, Country Music, Music, On Tour

Kacey Musgraves’ New Single “Biscuits” is out now!

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Country star Kacey Musgraves just served up her newest single, “Biscuits,” to iTunes today.  We are as pleased as pie to have new music from Kacey!  The new track has more of the clever lyrics we’ve come to love from her, as she gives the advice to “mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy.”  Listen to “Biscuits” below and pickup a copy on iTunes now!

https://soundcloud.com/becky-isbell/biscuits-by-kacey-musgraves

You can catch Kacey on the “Same Trailer, Different Tour” and several festival dates this Spring!

Kacey Musgraves Spring 2015 Tour Dates

March 26 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.
March 27 – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel – Providence, RI
March 28 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
March 29 – Mohawk Valley Theater – Utica, NY
April 8 – Michigan Theater – Ann Arbor, MI
April 10 – Centerpointe Theatre – Ottowa, CA
April 11 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, CA
April 21 – Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX
April 22 – Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
April 24 – Stagecoach Festival – Indio, CA
April 25 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA
May 1 – Billy Bob’s Texas – Fort Worth, TX
May 2 – John T. Floore Country Store – Helotes, TX
May 3 – New Orleans City Park – New Orleans, LA
June 20 – Country Jam USA – Grand Junction, CO
June 21 – Telluride Bluegrass Festival – Telluride, CO
June 28 – Big Barrel Country Fest – Dover, DE

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Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: SXSW Edition

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South By South West (SXSW) is about to descend upon Austin, TX next weekend bringing musicians and industry tech heavy hitters to the city.  Every year, SXSW is known to feature the best artists on the edge of breaking it big and also getting smaller artists some BIG exposure.   SXSW Music runs from March 17th – March 22nd.  Check out our Friday Five acts to check out at SXSW 2015!  Visit SXSW.com for schedule info.

1. Born Cages
Indie rock outfit, Born Cages are currently playing their way to SXSW but once they get to Austin, Born Cages are set to play a showcase or two.   Pre-order the debut album “I’m Glad I’m Not Me” on iTunes or BornCages.com for exclusive pre-order bundles!  You can also get “Rolling Down The Hill” for free on iTunes until March 17th.

2. North Of Nine
We’ve loved Jackson Guthy ever since we jammed to “Pretty Lady” on several stops of the Big Time Rush Tour.  We love his new band, North of Nine, just as much.  If you’re into fun pop-rock, this is the band to check out.  They just released their debut EP, “Alive,” earlier this week!  Watch the video for “Can It Be You?” below.

3.Sam Hunt
Pretty sure we don’t need to explain why you need to see Sam Hunt. Just throw on a clean t-shirt and a shot of cologne, and go.

4. Catfish and the Bottlemen
The British indie rockers just wrapped up a sold out tour across the US, and are about to embark on another sold out tour across the UK.  We’re betting their SXSW showcase will be a hot ticket, too!

5. Wild Party
We’re suckers for clever pop songs, and Wild Party craft some seriously catchy tunes.  They just wrapped a tour with band of the moment Catfish and the Bottlemen, and are about to join Meg Myers on a Spring tour.  Pickup a copy of their debut album “Phantom Pop” on iTunes now!

Country Music, Music, Sam Hunt

Watch Sam Hunt’s “Take Your Time” Video

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Sam Hunt is certainly not one to follow the beaten path when it comes to his music, and his new video for “Take Your Time” is no exception.   While we were expecting a video that mirrored the songs’ lyrics (i.e. Sam goes into a bar, meets a girl, sings to her, every girls’ dream, etc), Sam took an unexpected route with a video that takes on domestic violence.  Watch the video, directed by Tim Mattia, below.

“Take Your Time” is Sam’s 2nd single off his debut album, “Montevallo,” and his 2nd straight go to to #1.  Pickup a copy ofthe album  on iTunes now!  Sam will be joining Hunter Hayes and Lady Antebellum on the Wheels Up Tour all Summer long, after wrapping up his first headlining tour in April.  Check out all of his upcoming tour dates here!

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