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Featured Artist: California
When it comes to ultra-smooth, virtuosic bluegrass, there are few bands in the class of California. Led by fiddler Byron Berline and flatpicking guitarist Dan Crary, the quintet radiates with instrumental brilliance.
The genesis of California goes back more than two decades when Berline formed a new band, Sundance, after the breakup of his influential bluegrass band Country Gazette, which included Crary and banjo player John Hickman. Although they recorded an impressive debut album on MCA,...
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Cheech & Chong Plan First Tour In 25 Years
Comedy duo Cheech and Chong will reunite for their first tour in more than 25 years, beginning Sept. 12 at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.
July 30, 2008
Avril Lavigne Postpones Six U.S. Dates
Stricken with acute laryngitis, Avril Lavigne has postponed six upcoming U.S. tour dates, according to a message on her Web site.
May 05, 2008
Matisyahu Preps EP, Eyes '09 For New Album
Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu will kick off an extensive fall tour Oct. 18 in support of a new EP, "Shattered," due three days later via Epic. A full-length album, "Light," will follow in early 2009.
September 24, 2008
Jonas Brothers Ready To 'Burn' Up The Road
The red-hot Jonas Brothers have revealed plans for their aptly named "Burning Up" summer tour, which will begin July 4 in Toronto. The trek, the sibling trio's first as part of a recent deal with Live...
March 19, 2008
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Recording New Album
Florida rock outfit the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is recording its next album with producer Howard Benson in Valley Village, Calif., Billboard.com can reveal. The as-yet-untitled set is expected early...
August 18, 2008
Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls Team For Tour
Good Charlotte and Boys Like Girls will co-headline the Soundtrack of Your Summer tour, which will begin July 8 in Chicago. Metro Station and the Maine are also on the bill.
May 13, 2008
Mayer Aligns With Blackberry For Summer Tour
John Mayer's 2008 summer tour will begin July 2 at Milwaukee's Summerfest, Billboard.com has learned. The tour is presented by BlackBerry and features Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen as support.
April 07, 2008
Rod Stewart Steps Outside For Summer Tour
Rod Stewart will hit outdoor amphitheatres on his summer North American tour, which will begin July 30 in Pasa Robles, Calif. Bryan Adams will open the first seven dates.
February 28, 2008
DMB Debuting New Songs On Summer Tour
Spring may be on its way, but Dave Matthews Band already has its eyes set on summer. The rock troupe's three-month summer tour will begin May 30-31 outside Pittsburgh, and will feature material from...
March 06, 2008
Ruthless Records Turns 20 With New Signings
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, legendary independent label Ruthless Records is charging into 2008 with five new acts slated for release between spring and the end of the year.
April 01, 2008
Reunited Rival Schools Plot U.S. Tour
Following a host of summer European shows, reunited New York rock outfit Rival Schools is plotting its first U.S. tour in five years.
August 26, 2008
Nada Surf Starting Spring Tour At SXSW
Nada Surf will begin a spring tour with a performance at South by Southwest in Austin (date and venue TBA), in support of its new album, "Lucky."
January 08, 2008
David Byrne Tour To Run Into Spring 2009
As tipped here last month, David Byrne has revealed plans for a six-month tour celebrating his work with the Talking Heads and in collaboration with producer Brian Eno.
August 04, 2008
311, Snoop Dogg Pledge Unity On Tour
311 and Snoop Dogg are teaming for the summer co-headlining Unity tour, which will also feature support from rock act Fiction Plane. The outing will begin June 24 in Phoenix.
April 01, 2008
Absolut Sponsoring Kanye Spring Tour
Kanye West has inked a sponsorship deal with Absolut 100 Vodka for his upcoming tour, which begins April 16 in Seattle.
February 14, 2008
Plant, Krauss Extend 'Raising Sand' Tour
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have extended their smash hit "Raising Sand" tour through early October.
July 14, 2008
Hoobastank Eyeing January For New Album
Hoobastank is previewing its as-yet-untitled new album, due in January via Island, with the single "My Turn," which hits U.S. rock radio outlets today (Oct. 13).
October 13, 2008
Maroon 5, Counting Crows Plot Summer Tour
Maroon 5 and Counting Crows are teaming for an extensive summer/fall tour, beginning July 25 in Virginia Beach, Va. Sara Bareilles has been tapped as the opener through Aug. 26, while Epic labelmate...
March 24, 2008
Third Eye Blind Opens Up With Indaba
Third Eye Blind is inviting fans to witness -- and even take part in -- the completion of its next album, "Ursa Major."
September 23, 2008
Pennywise, Motion City Soundtrack Join Warped Dates
Additions to the 2008 Vans Warped Tour lineup continue to roll in, as rock acts Pennywise and Motion City Soundtrack have announced select appearances on the 14th edition of the traveling summer...
June 06, 2008
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Web Reaction: Apple Drops DRM
Apple's announcement that it will begin offering DRM-free music from all four major labels and will add a new pricing scheme for tracks today was, to say the least, covered extensively. Below, a round-up of reaction from around the Web and what the move means for comsumers, Apple and the labels.
Leona Lewis Signs Deal For Autobiography
Leona Lewis, who won U.K. talent TV show "The X Factor" in 2006 and topped charts around the world with debut album "Spirit," has signed a deal to pen her autobiography with publishing house Hodder & Stoughton.
Rihanna Taking No Wardrobe Risks For Malaysia Show
Rihanna will shun skimpy outfits when she performs in Malaysia next month, the concert's organizers said Tuesday, becoming the latest international star affected by the Muslim-majority country's strict rules on performers' dress.
Best Buy Offers Used iPhones
Retailer Best Buy Co, seeking new ways to appeal to cost-conscious shoppers, said on Tuesday it is selling refurbished versions of Apple Inc's iPhone 3G at its stores that are priced about $50 less than new iPhones.
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