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Band Of Horses, Press Releases

BAND OF HORSES ADD NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE DATES

Tickets For December 3-15 Shows On Sale This Weekend

Mirage Rock Out Now

“Mirage Rock is stacked with CSNY-style harmonies and incredibly pretty melodies… like a radiant slice of Laurel Canyon circa 1970 preserved in amber”–ROLLING STONE

“Mirage Rock is a step toward rock ‘n’ roll classicism for Band of Horses… an album of lilting melody and shimmering harmony”–THE NEW YORK TIMES

“After four triumphant releases, and no matter where they go, it’s clear we can trust Band of Horses, one of America’s biggest and best rock and roll bands, to deliver.”–FILTER

Fresh off a whirlwind of activity surrounding the September 18 release of Mirage Rock (Brown/Columbia) including appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman (http://youtu.be/T_FKnnhum5s), Conan (http://youtu.be/2qGoPHHJzBI), sets on Live on Letterman and KCRW’s Berkeley Street Sessions and more, Band of Horses have confirmed a half dozen more North American headline dates. The new dates will follow the band’s appearance this weekend at the Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park, an upcoming run on the Railroad Revival tour with Willie Nelson, and a November UK/Europe tour, and will run from December 3 at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor MI and wrapping December 15 at The National in Richmond VA.

Tickets for the six newly confirmed shows are on sale beginning Friday September 28. For specifics, check bandofhorses.com.

Reaction to Band of Horses’ Glyn Johns’ produced fourth album Mirage Rock has been overwhelmingly positive, with ROLLING STONE lauding first single “Knock Knock” as having “more going on under the hood than usual, implying the band’s upcoming LP will be its most rocking yet,” while ESQUIRE recently hailed ballad “Slow Cruel Hands Of Time” as a “perfectly sung warning against looking too far back… everything that’s great about Band of Horses in one easy ballad.”

BAND OF HORSES
On Tour–New Dates in BOLD

09/29/12 – New York, NY – Global Festival @ Central Park
10/10/12 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
10/11/12 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
10/12/12 – Chattanooga, TN – Track 29
10/14/12 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
10/15/12 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
10/16/12 — Miami Beach – Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theatre
10/20/12 — Duluth, GA – Southeastern Railway Museum *
10/21/12 — New Orleans, LA – Woldenburg Park *
10/22/12 — Memphis, TN – Memphis Central Train Station *
10/23/12 — Oklahoma City, OK – Downtown Airpark *
10/24/12 — Old Town Spring, TX – Old Town Spring *
10/26/12 — Tempe, AZ – Downtown – S. Farmer Ave & 5th St. *
10/27/12 — San Pedro, CA – Ports O’Call *
10/28/12 — Oakland, CA – Middle Harbor Shoreline Park *
11/04/12 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
11/05/12 – Paris, France – Le Trianon
11/06/12 – Utrecht, Holland – Vredenburg
11/09/12 – Stockholm, Sweden – Hovet
11/10/12 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum
11/11/12 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Falkoner
11/15/12 – Birmingham, UK – HMV Institute
11/16/12 – Glasgow, UK – Academy
11/17/12 – Dublin, Ireland – Olympia
11/19/12 – Manchester, UK – Academy
11/20/12 – London, UK – Hammersmith Apollo
12/3/12 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Michigan Theater
12/5/12 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
12/6/12 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
12/9/12 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
12/14/12 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
12/15/12 – Richmond, VA – The National
1/18/13 – Sydney, AUS – Big Day Out
1/25/13 – Adelaide, AUS – Big Day Out
1/26/13 – Melbourne, AUS – Big Day Out
1/28/13 – Perth, AUS – Big Day Out

* Railroad Revival

Press Releases, Ultraísta

ULTRAÍSTA: NPR’s First Listen – Stream Debut Album In Its Entirety at NPR.org

Out October 2 On Temporary Residence Limited

Tickets To U.S. Shows Available at http://www.ultraista.com

Ultraísta’s self-titled debut album can now be heard streaming in its entirety at http://www.npr.org/2012/09/25/161740033/first-listen-ultra-sta-ultra-sta

The full album will be see a U.S. release October 2 on Temporary Residence Limited. The album is preceded by the recently unveiled video for lead track “Bad Insect” and is currently available exclusively for fans who pre-order via iTunes, with all pre-orders receiving two remixes of the song “Smalltalk”–one by Four Tet currently streaming at XLR8R.comand SoundCloud, as well as a second by Matthew Dear.

As previously reported, Ultraísta has confirmed a trio of exclusive U.S. live dates, tickets for which are available at http://www.ultraista.com. The dates are the only confirmed Ultraísta U.S. appearances at present and are as follows:

October 19: Los Angeles @ Echoplex
October 22: San Francisco @ Independent
October 24: New York @ Le Poisson Rouge

Founded in London in 2011 around Grammy-winning producer Nigel Godrich, journeyman drummer Joey Waronker and Goldsmiths College alum Laura Bettinson’s  mutual love of Afrobeat, electronic and dance music, visual art, and tequila, Ultraísta wasted no time creating 10 inspired tracks  of exquisitely crafted electronic kraut-pop for this phenomenal first outing.

Favoring mantras over traditional choruses and distilling their compositions to the barest essentials, the band possesses the kind  of masterful control over the pure anatomy of a pop song that only comes from having played a significant role in redefining the form in the 21st century.

In addition to the now-live NPR First Listen, various Ultraísta tracks and videos can be heard and seen at http://www.ultraista.com,http://www.youtube.com/user/UltraistaTV, http://soundcloud.com/ultra1sta/and www.facebook.com/Ultraista/, among other places.

Atoms For Peace, Press Releases

ATOMS FOR PEACE: DEBUT SINGLE ‘DEFAULT’ TO BE RELEASED ON 12″ VINYL

FEATURES EXCLUSIVE NON-LP B-SIDE ‘WHAT THE EYEBALLS DID’

AVAILABLE IN STORES 19TH NOVEMBER ON XL RECORDINGS

Earlier this month, Thom Yorke’s new project Atoms For Peace premiered debut single ‘Default’ to widespread acclaim. The single is now set for a 12″ vinyl release that will include exclusive vinyl-only new song ‘What The Eyeballs Did’, plus an instrumental edit of ‘Default’ in addition to the original. The 12″ will also be packaged in a beautiful Stanley Donwood designed sleeve which will feature foil stamping on the front and an embossed back.

The full ‘Default’ 12″ track list is:

A. Default
B1: What The Eyeballs Did
B2. Default (Instrumental Edit)

‘Default’ is currently available to buy digitally and to stream at www.atomsforpeace.info

‘Default’ is taken from the debut album from Atoms For Peace, set for release in 2013, also on XL Recordings. The record will feature Thom on vocals, guitars, keys and programming with Nigel Godrich (production & programming), Joey Waronker (drums), Mauro Refosco (percussion) and Flea (bass).

Paul McCartney, Press Releases

PAUL McCARTNEY: LIVE KISSES

Paul McCartney – Live Kisses

Relive The Magic Of One Of Paul’s Most Intimate Concerts Ever As He Performs Standards From His Critically Acclaimed Album ‘Kisses On The Bottom’

Your Chance To Own on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Video November 13th 2012

Package includes spectacular concert footage with a cast of top-flight musicians, exclusive promo videos directed by Paul himself, behind the scenes interviews and a 40 page hardback book featuring an extensive collection of photographs from the event and rehearsals

November 13th will see the release of ‘Live Kisses’ – a stunning 13-song film, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, that captures the magic of an extraordinary evening in February of this year.  In the intimate surroundings of Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, where Paul recorded much of his ‘Kisses On The Bottom’ album, he was reunited with the all-star musicians who joined him on the record to bring the songs to life for a once in a lifetime performance.

This was a concert unlike any Paul had given before.  Without his famous Höfner bass in hand or in fact any musical instruments, Paul took his place behind the same microphone that has captured some of the most iconic voices in history to focus on his vocal delivery as he led the assembled A-list group of musicians through a collection of the standards he grew up listening to in his childhood, as well as his own original composition ‘My Valentine’.

Streamed live to the world online, ‘Live Kisses’ marked the launch of Paul’s ‘Kisses On The Bottom’ album.  The film tells the story of how, with the help of Grammy Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma, Diana Krall and her band, Paul created a critically acclaimed album, which featured guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. The record represents a deeply personal journey through classic American compositions that a young Paul first heard his father perform on piano at home. Upon its release ‘Kisses…’ topped the US Billboard Jazz album chart at number 1, as well as charting top 5 all around the world.

On the night the all-star line up were reunited to include musical director Diana Krall (piano), John Clayton (bass), Karriem Riggins (drums), John Pizzarelli (guitar), Anthony Wilson (guitar), Mike Mainieri (vibraphone) and conductor Alan Broadbent.  Tommy LiPuma and Al Schmitt resumed their roles in the studio and special guest musicians on the evening included Abe Laboriel Jr (from Paul’s touring band) on backing vocals and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh.  Walsh performed the ‘My Valentine’ guitar solo originally recorded by Eric Clapton on the studio album.

The concert was performed just hours after Paul brought Vine Street in L.A. to a standstill as he was presented with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Capitol Records Building. The night of the concert (February 9th) was also the 48th anniversary of The Beatles’ U.S. TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Bonus ‘Live Kisses’ material includes six versions of the ‘My Valentine’ music video, directed by Paul and starring Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman as well as a ‘Making My Valentine’ film.  There are also two short films with behind the scenes footage filmed at the Mary McCartney album photoshoot for ‘Kisses On The Bottom’.  The final extra is an interview with Paul and producer Tommy LiPuma talking about the story of the album, its conception and creation.

‘Live Kisses’ is an intimate and charming concert film which offers an insight into the music and songwriters that inspired Paul to go on to become the most successful songwriter and performer in modern history.  Beautifully presented, ‘Live Kisses’ comes with a 40-page hardback book containing photographs from the day itself, including the rehearsals.

Note To Editors:

 In the same week as recording ‘Live Kisses’, Paul was also honoured as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala featuring a stellar line up including Coldplay, Neil Young, Katy Perry and Foo Fighters, who all paid tribute to Paul by performing versions of their favourite McCartney compositions.

 To top off an incredibly special week Paul performed twice at the Grammys as well as winning an award himself.  He brought the show to a close with a superstar jam, having invited Joe Walsh, Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen to join him on stage.

TRACKLISTING
1) I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
2) Home (When Shadows Fall)
3) It’s Only A Paper Moon
4) The Glory Of Love
5) More I Cannot Wish You
6) We Three (My Echo, My Shadow And Me)
7) Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive
8) My Valentine
9) Always
10) My Very Good Friend The Milkman
11) Bye Bye Blackbird
12) Get Yourself Another Fool
13) My One And Only Love

Recorded and filmed at Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, February 2012
Executive Producer: Paul McCartney
Directed by Jonas Åkerlund

BONUS FEATURES
1) My Valentine Video
i) My Valentine Music Video
ii) My Valentine Music Video – Natalie Portman One Take
iii) My Valentine Music Video – Johnny Depp One Take
iv) My Valentine Music Video – Split Screen
v) My Valentine Music Video – Natalie Portman Edit
vi) My Valentine Music Video – Johnny Depp Edit
vii) Making My Valentine

Videos directed by Paul McCartney
Featuring Natalie Portman and Johnny Depp

2) Kisses On The Bottom Album Photo Shoot – Version One
3) Kisses On The Bottom Album Photo Shoot – Version Two
4) Kisses On The Bottom Album Interview
Paul McCartney and Tommy LiPuma interviewed by Robert Hilburn

www.paulmccartney.com
@paulmccartney

Press Releases

WATCH WHITE RABBITS STREAMING LIVE 2 p.m. TODAY ON WNYC SOUNDCHECK

http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/

(Sept. 14, 2012) White Rabbits will perform an exclusive live set on WYNC’s Soundcheck today. The live set will stream beginning 2 p.m. EST at http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/

For additional updates, news, shows etc.,  check back at http://whiterabbitsmusic.com/

10/04/12 — Charlotte, NC — Visulite Theater
10/05/12 — Athens, GA — 40 Watt Club
10/07/12 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *
10/08/12 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center *
10/10/12 – Houston, TX – House of Blues *
10/11/12 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues *
10/12/12 — Norman, OK — Opolis
10/13/12 — St. Louis, MO — Off Broadway
10/15/12 — Minneapolis, MN — Triple Rock Social Club
10/16/12 — Milwaukee, WI — Cactus Club
10/17/12 — Chicago, IL — Lincoln Hall
10/18/12 — Indianapolis, IN — Radio Radio
10/19/12 — Columbus, OH — The A&R Music Bar

* with THE SHINS

Bob Mould, Press Releases

BOB MOULD: SILVER AGE DEBUTS AT #50 ON TOP 200

SILVER AGE/COPPER BLUE TOUR CONTINUES WITH SOLD OUT CHICAGO SHOW

Spurred by rave reviews, a blistering performance of “The Descent” on The Late Show With David Letterman and more, Bob Mould’s new Silver Age (Merge) has crashed into the Billboard 200 at #50, selling nearly 7000 units in the week since its September 4 release and marking Bob’s highest chart debut since Sugar’s File Under: Easy Listening nearly 20 years ago.

Bob’s current Silver Age/Copper Blue tour is faring similarly well, resuming tomorrow with a two-night stand at Chicago’s Metro, the first of which has sold out in advance. Bob is backed on the tour by drummer Jon Wurster (Superchunk, The Mountain Goats) and bassist Jason Narducy (Split Single, Verbow), both of whom recorded Silver Age with him.

In addition to its strong chart debut, Silver Age continues to generate some of the best critical notices of Bob’s storied career, some of the latest including:

“Mould’s ninth studio album isn’t merely for die-hards and apologists. This is all brawny guitars, power-pop melodies and unflagging drums.”–THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

“a brisk power-trio album that compresses 10 tracks into 38 no-time-to-mess-around minutes… It’s acerbic, anthemic and fiesty, as if Mould were tapping his countless disciples, from Foo Fighters to No Age, on the shoulder before throwing a knockout punch.”–THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“while there is much to admire about Mould’s penchant for taking risks and shifting creative course, no fan would complain if he simply delivered euphoric power-pop knockouts like ‘The Descent‘, ‘Briefest Moment’, and ‘Keep Believing’ in perpetuity… as a showcase of a seasoned master in his element, Silver Age’s bounty of direct, distorto-pop hits measures up to Mould’s gold standard.”–PITCHFORK

“his most thunderous, unrelenting and immensely satisfying new album in decades. Silver Age” packs the visceral punch of prime Hüsker Dü, the sugar rush hooks of Mould’s early-’90s albums with Sugar and the introspection of his underrated solo work… The greatest thing about Silver Age, besides the fact that it exists, and there’s not a bad song on it, is that it’s the sort of album veterans like the now-51-year-old Mould usually don’t make anymore… Silver Age isn’t just one of the great rock records of the year. It’s like seeing a ghost.”–THE WASHINGTON POST

All Silver Age/Copper Blue headline dates feature Bob celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sugar’s Copper Blue by playing it front to back, as well showcasing the new Silver Age material alongside an ever-changing grab bag of Husker Du, Sugar and Mould solo classics. The tour will continue through an October 30 headline date at Los Angeles’ famed El Rey Theater, after which Bob and the band will play a November 2 Copper Blue set at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin TX.

For further information, review tickets, photo passes, etc., please contact Steve Martin and Perri Cohen at nasty little man perri@nastylittleman.com

09/13/12 – Chicago, IL – Metro (SOLD OUT)
09/14/12 – Chicago, IL – Metro
09/15/12 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
09/18/12 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
09/19/12 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
09/21/12 – San Francisco, CA – Fillmore
09/23/12 – Pensacola Beach, FL @ DeLuna Fest
10/30/12 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey
11/02/12 – Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest (BOB MOULD PLAYS COPPER BLUE)

Press Releases, Ultraísta

ULTRAÍSTA: “Bad Insect” Video Unveiled

ULTRAÍSTA

“Bad Insect” Video Unveiled

“Smalltalk (Four Tet Remix)” Streaming Now

Available Along With “Smalltalk (Matthew Dear Remix)” on iTunes Version of Debut Album Out October 2 On Temporary Residence Limited

Tickets To U.S. Shows Available Now at http://www.ultraista.com

Ultraísta–a/k/a Laura Bettinson, Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker–has unveiled the video for lead track “Bad Insect” and confirmed the existence of two remixes of the song “Smalltalk”: One by Four Tet currently streaming at XLR8R.com and SoundCloud, as well as a second by Matthew Dear. Both remixes will be included with iTunes purchases of the band’s self titled debut out October 2 on Temporary Residence Limited.

As previously reported, Ultraísta has confirmed a trio of exclusive U.S. live dates, tickets for which are available at http://www.ultraista.com. The dates are the only confirmed Ultraísta U.S. appearances at present and are as follows:

October 19: Los Angeles @ Echoplex

October 22: San Francisco @ Independent

October 24: New York @ Le Poisson Rouge

Founded in London in 2011 around Grammy-winning producer Godrich, journeyman drummer Waronker and Goldsmiths College alum Bettinson’s  mutual love of Afrobeat, electronic and dance music, visual art, and tequila, Ultraísta wasted no time creating 10 inspired tracks  of exquisitely crafted electronic kraut-pop for this phenomenal first outing.

Favoring mantras over traditional choruses and distilling their compositions to the barest essentials, the band possesses the kind  of masterful control over the pure anatomy of a pop song that only comes from having played a significant role in redefining the form in the 21st century.

Evidence of the above has recently leaked in the form of the tracks “Bad Insect,” “Smalltalk” and “Static Light,” which can be heard and seen variously at http://www.ultraista.com,http://www.youtube.com/user/UltraistaTV, http://soundcloud.com/ultra1sta/and www.facebook.com/Ultraista/, among other places.

Massive Attack, Press Releases

Massive Attack: Blue Lines: 2012 Remix/Remaster


On November 20th EMI will release a 2012 version of Massive Attack’s classic Blue Lines album, remixed and remastered from the original tapes at the band’s studios in Bristol.

Originally released in April 1991 on the Circa imprint via Virgin Records, Blue Lines was an unprecedented mixture of breakbeats, sampling and live instrumentation with vocal styles ranging from soulful female to gritty rapping. With influences as diverse as soul, punk, reggae, dub, lover’s rock, electro and hip hop, Blue Lines was truly groundbreaking, and remains one of the most unique and influential British albums ever made.

From the first track, the ominous and bass-heavy Safe From Harm, to the insouciant British rapping on Five Man Army and title track Blue Lines, through the album’s best-known track and stone-cold classic Unfinished Sympathy, and Horace Andy and Neneh Cherry’s sweet vocals on album closer Hymn Of The Big Wheel as well as the album’s distinctive sleeve (which was designed by the band’s D), Blue Lines perfectly distilled all the band’s influences into a unique sound and aesthetic that redefined the musical landscape worldwide and reverberates throughout it to this day.

The 2012 Remix/Master will be available on a single CD format, standard and high resolution digital downloads, and as a Deluxe Box which will contain the CD, DVD with 96K/24 bit high resolution audio files, the album split over two 180g vinyl LPs and the original 24” x 18” Blue Lines promo poster. Both will be packaged in 5” and 12” card mailers, respectively, with the album’s artwork screen-printed per the original release.

Tracklists:

CD/DVD:
Safe From Harm
One Love
Blue Lines
Be Thankful For What You’ve Got
Five Man Army
Unfinished Sympathy
Daydreaming
Lately
Hymn Of The Big Wheel

2LP:
A1. Safe From Harm
A2. One Love
A3. Blue Lines
B1. Be Thankful For What You’ve Got
B2. Five Man Army

C1. Unfinished Sympathy
C2. Daydreaming
D1. Lately
D2. Hymn Of The Big Wheel

Blue Lines: 2012 Mix/Master is dedicated to the memory of Johnny Dollar.

Massive Attack are currently working on a new record in Bristol.

www.massiveattack.com

Paul McCartney, Press Releases

Paul McCartney awarded France’s Legion of Honour by President Francois Hollande

Paul McCartney was in Paris today, Saturday 8th September 2012, to be awarded a prestigious Legion of Honour, the highest decoration in France.

He was promoted to the rank of Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (the Légion d’honneur) by President Francois Hollande in a private ceremony this morning at the Elysee Palace. President Hollande personally decorated Paul with the insignia of the Legion of Honour himself in front of an audience of Paul’s family and friends.

During the presentation the President praised Paul for his contribution to the arts, not just in France but all over the world.

The award is a huge honor for Paul as the order is usually only conferred to French nationals, chiefly those who have served France in military or civil life. The award was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Foreign nationals may only receive a distinction of the Legion of Honour in extraordinary circumstances and British recipients of the order in the past have included Queen Elizabeth II, Laurence Olivier, author Graham Greene and war veteran Henry Allingham.

Paul McCartney, Press Releases

PAUL McCARTNEY: ON THE RUN TOUR RETURNS TO NORTH AMERICA

FOUR SHOWS CONFIRMED FOR 2012:

Nov. 11 at Scottrade Center, St. Louis
Nov 14 at Minute Maid Park, Houston
Nov. 25 at BC Place, Vancouver
Nov. 28 at Rexall Place, Edmonton

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 14–GO TOPAULMcCARTNEY.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION

Having kicked off over a year ago with the legendary July 15-16, 2011 doubleheader at New York City’s Yankee Stadium that had 90,000 fans singing along non-stop over the course of two near three-hour performances, and more recently gifted Mexico with a historic free May 10 show drawing 250,000 to Mexico City’s central plaza, The Zocalo, Paul McCartney’s record-breaking On The Run Tour will round out 2012 by returning to North America for four shows: November 11 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis MO, November 14 at Minute Maid Park in Houston TX, November 25 at BC Place in Vancouver BC, and November 28 at Rexall Place in Edmonton AB.

Paul’s November 11 show at the Scottrade Center will be his first St. Louis concert in ten years, his last appearance in the city having been on the 2002 Back In The U.S. Tour, and having previously played St. Louis’ Busch Stadium twice: once on 1993’s New World Tour and in 1966 with The Beatles.

Paul’s November 14 date at Minute Maid Park–his first Houston show in nearly seven years–is preceded by a similarly deep history, his first Houston performance being The Beatles’ 1965 concert at Sam Houston Coliseum. Paul has since visited Houston in 1976 on the Wings Over America tour, in 1993 on the New World Tour, in 2002 on the Back in the US Tour, and most recently on The US Tour in 2005.

November 25 will end Paul’s near 50-year absence from Vancouver, the BC Place show being his first in the city since The Beatles played Empire Stadium in 1964, while November 28 at Rexall Place will be the first Paul McCartney concert ever in Edmonton, yet another On The Run date bringing Paul McCartney to a new locale for the very first time–the latest on a list already including Abu Dhabi, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay and more.

Paul McCartney’s On The Run Tour has played over 30 dates spanning North and South America, the UK and Europe and the United Arab Emirates. The November 2012 dates are Paul’s first in the U.S. and Canada since the summer 2011 run that generated some of the most enthusiastic responses of Paul’s peerless career from audiences and critics alike, including:

“Mr. McCartney is not saying goodbye but touring stadiums and playing marathon concerts. Friday’s set ran two-and-a-half hours, with Mr. McCartney constantly onstage, and it had 35 songs, not counting a few additional excerpts… His concerts now are a gentle reminder of his survival and vitality…  He perseveres, and entertains, by directly reconnecting to his songs across the decades and still having fun.”–THE NEW YORK TIMES

“In recent years, McCartney has opted for sporadic runs of shows rather than full-on, consecutive-date world tours. In turn, he seems to relish the stage all the more when he does play live… ‘I told you we were going to have a good time,’ he said during the encore. It was an offhand comment – but it’s still astonishing to see how much McCartney still cares.”–ROLLING STONE

“Paul hasn’t aged a bit. Nothing about the show was dated at all. Paul’s voice and musicianship were totally intact, his band was excellent, and the clips/images/visuals screening on the stage’s backdrop were widely appealing. The sound at Yankee Stadium was also amazing, and Paul had no problem delivering to the extremely large venue.”–BROOKLYN VEGAN

“Paul reminds people of their fabulous youth. That’s a lot of youth: the crowd was genuinely intergenerational… Changed my life”–THE VILLAGE VOICE

“Thunder and lightning raked across the sky over Comerica Park Sunday night, but it was no match for the fireworks Paul McCartney mustered onstage… his well-honed showmanship and impeccable music filled hearts and minds in the sold-out ballpark… For three hours, we were all fab again”–THE DETROIT NEWS

“At times stirring, at times triumphant, and always irresistibly fun, this was Paul McCartney’s night in Detroit… an evening of musical thrills and rich nostalgia for a spirited crowd of 38,000… A little luck, a little magic, a lot of smiles, even a few tears, as McCartney served up a set that launched with a bright ‘Hello Goodbye’ and wound through nearly half a century of music.”–THE DETROIT FREE PRESS

“The entire night was a thing of beauty. McCartney controlled the stage and the crowd, and he could have played another three hours and people would have stayed.”–THE DETROIT METRO TIMES

“For almost three hours and over three dozen songs Paul McCartney delivered a concert set that only picked up steam as it went along… McCartney wrung new life out of tunes that were were three to four times as old as quite a few of the folks in the audience… made it impossible for anyone to leave feeling like they didn’t get everything they’d hoped for and more”–CHICAGOIST

“Paul McCartney could not just let it be Sunday in the first of two concerts at Wrigley Field. He played for nearly three hours, wringing new rivers of passion from songs he’s played hundreds of times.”–THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“It’s good to have McCartney still out there bashing through shows with this much unbridled spirit. God knows he doesn’t need to be, but he’s still touring because he obviously is still enjoying it — and his joy is infectious.”–THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

“There was an undeniable rush watching Paul McCartney playing Wrigley Field on a warm Sunday night in a show that ran over 2.5 hours and included three dozen songs. Paul McCartney may be the world’s greatest living, breathing, original document, a walking, talking fragment of history whose meaning to the lives of millions, and whose place at the fulcrum of pop culture, cannot be overstated. What makes McCartney on stage such a particularly rewarding spectacle is just how much life he injects in his past triumphs”–TIME OUT CHICAGO

“McCartney, a legitimate legend cruised through three hours at Great American Ball Park. His energetic manner that suggested he could have done three more… an inspiring performance… a three-hour triumph.”–THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER

“It was the concert of a lifetime. For the thousands of baby boomers in the audience of Paul McCartney’s sold-out show at Great American Ball Park Thursday night, it was the soundtrack of their lives. For their children, it was the songs they grew up listening to with their parents. For their children’s children, it was an adventure”–CINCINNATI METROMIX

“For the better part of his performance last night at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, live images of Paul McCartney were projected onto a pair of towering video screens on each side of the stage… There he was, Paul McCartney – still, after all these years, larger than life… Few things compare to a pop colossus that continues to defy the years to do himself and his revered music proud.”–THE LEXINGTON (KY) HERALD LEADER

For further information and updates, check back at www.paulmccartney.com, twitter.com/paulmccartney, and facebook.com/PaulMcCartney.

PAUL McCARTNEY
ON THE RUN
November 2012

Sun. Nov. 11             Scottrade Center    St. Louis MO
Wed. Nov 14             Minute Maid Park            Houston TX
Sun. Nov. 25             BC Place                           Vancouver BC
Wed. Nov. 28            Rexall Place                     Edmonton AB