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Archives for 2006

WBRU Cheap Date November 9th

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Providence, RI’s original alt. rock station, 95.5 WBRU, is bringing The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Madina Lake and Lorene Drive to Providence as part of their Cheap Date Series. WBRU is putting local band Astrea (Franklin, MA) on the bill to expose them to a larger audience and give back to the local music community. The show hits Lupo’s on Thursday, November 9th and only costs $9.95 in advance, $12 day of show. Tickets can be purchased here.

Nov. 9, 2006 6:30P
Providence, RI – The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Astrea, Madina Lake, Lorene Drive @ Lupo’s at the Strand

MySpace Secret Show

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The next MySpace secret show has been announced, and the kind folks at MySpace and Chiliâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s have chosen The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus!

When:Ԛ  Monday October 16th, 7 PM
Where: Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
What: ALL AGES, FREE show with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

This MySpace show even has a little something extraâ┚¬Ã‚¦ one lucky attendee will win an Aprilia motor scooter from the band!

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is also nominated this month on Yahoo! Whoâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s Next?Ԛ  Vote for them here.

Cold War Kids Post New Songs

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Robbers & Cowards, the first full length album from the Cold War Kids, was released by Downtown Records on October 10th. You can check out three new songs at the links below.

â┚¬Ã…”We Used to Vacation” – Real | Windows

â┚¬Ã…”Hang Me Up to Dryâ┚¬? – Real | Windows

â┚¬Ã…”God, Make Up Your Mind” – Real | Windows

Chris Conley Solo Acoustic Tour Dates

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Saves the Dayâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s vocalist/guitarist, Chris Conley, is going unplugged for a handful of acoustic solo tour dates this fall. Conley will kick off his solo tour by performing at this yearâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s Bamboozle Left festival. Following Bamboozle Left, the unaccompanied Conley will be joined by The Dear Hunter on all dates, and by Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio, on November 5th at Stone Pony.

10/15 â┚¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Pomona, CA @ Bamboozle Left
11/1 â┚¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Philadelphia, PA @ Northstar Bar
11/2 â┚¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
11/3 â┚¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Allston, MA @ The ICC
11/5 â┚¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony

Tuesday of Terror

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Victory Records presents their Tuesday of Terror. New releases from Aiden, Four Letter Lie, Endwell, Scars of Tomorrow, and Moros Eros will all be in stores this coming Tuesday. You can check out an e-card for the day of Terror here. What does everyone think of these newer Victory bands, and better yet what’s everyone doing for Friday the 13th today?

Cassino Prep Full Length

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Nick from CassinoԚ posted a bulletin on myspace stating that the band will head to Nashville, TN at the end of the month to begin recording their full length. They’re aiming forԚ a release during the first half of the new year. Get excited.