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Archives for 2007

The Classic Crime Post Teaser Track From Acoustic EP

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The Classic Crime entered the recording studio back in April to record something new, honest, and different. They had a collection of seven acoustic songs they had written over the past year. The collection of these songs will be released on new EP titled Acoustic EP ‘Seattle Sessions’ on November 6th! A “teaser track” featuring a medley of clips from some songs off the EP is now online. Check out the “teaser track” now at Purevolume.com.

The Ataris Writing New Material

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The Ataris frontman Kris Roe states that the group is now working on new material…

“We are actually writing at the moment. It is sometimes hard to find inspiration in the same things that may have inspired you when you were alot younger.. or put yourself in the same place where you were then. But musically I will always have a love in my heart for those bands that inspired me to start writing songs…. Jawbreaker, Samiam, The Replacements, Descendents… I very much enjoy the energy of playing music along those lines. Even though artistically I may have changed personally. I do think The Ataris next record will sort of pick up where “end is forever” and “Blue Skies…” left off. After making a record such as “Welcome the Night” A record which I feel was very bold and honest artistically, and very much coming from the most truthful places in my heart and all that I was going through at the time. I feel that today where I am at is sort of coming around full circle and just having fun again and being newly inspired by the art that made me discover music in the first place. So yeah, I am excited for recording again. I think you will dig the songs.”

Skrewed Records Going Out Of Business

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Hey all, hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend! I have a quick announcement: Skrewed Records, a small indie label that I worked at a number of years ago is going out of business. Sadly the owner acquired a healthy amount of debt running the label over the years. Thus Skrewed Records is having a special “Going Out of Business Sale” – Cheap CD’s and shirts are available in the store located on Myspace. If you have a few bucks to spare please purchase some items and help out my friend. Thanks guys!

Tokyo Rose, Peachcake, The Actual Tour Dates

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Here are the dates for the upcoming fall tour.

Sept. 5th 7:00 PM – The Roxy (21+) West Hollywood, California
Sept. 6th 7:00 PM – Modified Arts Phoenix, Arizona
Sept. 8th 7:00 PM – The Element Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sept. 9th 7:00 PM – Moonlight Lounge Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sept. 10th 8:00 PM – Zeppelins **VENUE CHANGE!** El Paso, Texas
Sept. 11th 7:00 PM – Rock Bottom San Antonio, Texas
Sept. 12th 7:00 PM – Java Jazz Houston, Texas
Sept. 13th 8:00 PM – House of Blues (Cambridge Room) Dallas, Texas
Sept. 15th 7:00 PM – The Hurricane Kansas City, Missouri
Sept. 16th 7:00 PM – Club Roxbury Omaha, Nebraska
Sept. 17th 7:00 PM – Lumpy’s (19+) Davenport, Iowa
Sept. 18th 7:00 PM – Station 4 St. Paul, Minnesota
Sept. 19th 8:00 PM – The Warehouse La Crosse, Wisconsin
Sept 20th 7:00 PM – The Beat Kitchen Chicago, Illinois
Sept. 21st 7:00 PM – The Loft (W/ Punchline) Madison, Wisconsin
Sept. 22nd 8:30 PM – The Agora Theatre & Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
Sept. 24th 7:00 PM – Forward Hall Erie, Pennsylvania
Sept. 25th 6:30 PM – Cafe Metropolis Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Sept. 26th 7:00 PM – Montrose Area High School Montrose, Pennsylvania
Sept. 29th 7:00 PM – Billy Baloney’s Danbury, Connecticut
Oct. 3rd 7:00 PM – The Main Stage Pomton Lakes, New Jersey
Oct. 4th 7:00 PM – The Knitting Factory (Tap Bar) New York, New York