PROFESSOR LONGHAIR
LIVE ON THE QUEEN MARY

Reissue of 1975 Performance Presented by Paul and Linda McCartney

Vinyl, CD & Deluxe Formats Feature Foreword by Hugh Laurie

Remastered at The Music Shed, New Orleans

Out April 5 via Harvest / MPL

“… pianistic intricacies–which inspired Fats Domino, Huey Smith, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, and other New Orleans luminaries” — Robert Christgau, Consumer Guide

Originally released in 1978 on Harvest Records, Professor Longhair’s Live on the Queen Mary documents a legendary performance from the Venus and Mars album release party thrown by Paul and Linda McCartney and Wings in 1975.

Live on the Queen Mary was recorded March 24, 1975 on its titular cruise ship, while docked in Long Beach, California. Highlights include the rollicking “Mess Around,” the standards “Stagger Lee,” “Everyday I Have the Blues,” “I’m Movin’ On,” and Professor Longhair’s own hits “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” and “Tipitina” about which Hugh Laurie writes, “Because that live version of Tipitina, oh sweet Lord. If the record had nothing else on it, it would still be a treasure beyond price.”

Professor Longhair a/k/a Henry Roeland “Roy” Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980) was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist. He was active in two distinct periods, first in the heyday of early rhythm and blues and later on during the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz surrounding the beginnings of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Professor Longhair’s influence was crucial to many of his fellow New Orleans musical legends, such as Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint and Dr. John, all of whom were touched by his rumba, mambo, and calypso piano based blues sound.

Live On The Queen Mary will be re-released April 5 via Harvest / MPL across digital platforms, on CD and on newly remastered 180gram vinyl LP. The album will feature a foreword by Hugh Laurie, as will the limited edition “Long Live Fess” deluxe, which will also feature the 180gram LP, the double A-Side 7” Single “Tipitina”/” Mess Around,” and more. Track listings for the various formats are as follows:

CD / DIGITAL
• Tell Me Pretty Baby
• Mess Around
• Everyday I Have The Blues
• Tipitina
• I’m Movin’ On
• Mardi Gras In New Orleans
• Cry To Me
• Gone So Long
• Stagger Lee

180gram VINYL LP
SIDE A
• Tell Me Pretty Baby
• Mess Around
• Everyday I Have The Blues
• Tipitina

SIDE B
• I’m Movin’ On
• Mardi Gras In New Orleans
• Cry To Me
• Gone So Long
• Stagger Lee

SIDE B
• I’m Movin’ On
• Mardi Gras In New Orleans
• Cry To Me
• Gone So Long
• Stagger Lee

7″ SINGLE – SIDE A
• Tipitina

7″ SINGLE – SIDE B
• Mess Around

Vampire Weekend: New Video for “Harmony Hall” Out Now

Vampire Weekend’s new video for “Harmony Hall,” the first single from their upcoming fourth album, Father of the Bride, is out now and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlkTVMMkCP4 . The video was directed by Emmett Malloy, director of previous Vampire Weekend videos “Giving Up The Gun” and “Holiday”.

Father of the Bride remains slated for a spring release on Columbia Records.

The critics on “Harmony Hall”:

On “Harmony Hall,” Ezra Koenig and his bandmates spend a joyful five minutes and nine seconds summoning a springtime mood, with cheery piano and sweet guitar licks that allude to their early sound while also introducing a bright new energy. – ROLLING STONE 

“Harmony Hall,” among the first great thrills of 2019 pop – THE ATLANTIC

Euphoric…  “Harmony Hall” sprawls out with lush symphonies, communal vibes aplenty. It begins with gentle acoustic guitar harmonics and some of the plainest, most direct lyrics Koenig has ever sung… they sound, somehow, completely new. – BILLBOARD 

A fine return to form, and feels as bright and fresh as spring… “Harmony Hall” is sweet and nimble, a welcome return to form for a group that always seemed to float atop the currents of pop and rock… But his often-cryptic lyrics find balance with a tune that is buoyant with rich guitar and piano riffing that will make old-school fans happy. It may still be winter, but spring is already in the air with the band back in the mix.  – TIME

“Harmony Hall” takes on the lusciousness of a warm spring morning with frantic guitar strumming and coordinated piano playing…. “Harmony Hall” shows that Vampire Weekend can succeed when faced with adversity and the passage of time, which can be fatal for some bands, but for them, it just adds fuel to their sound. – CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND 

We Are So Lucky That Vampire Weekend Are Back… The New York band is and always has been very good. Period… They’ve morphed into a band that can please just about anybody.  – NOISEY 

Vampire Weekend songs tend to be multilayered creations: refusing to be confined by genre, refracting big-picture epiphanies through personal experience…You could not mistake this song for anyone else….. “Harmony Hall” is a vibrant romp that seamlessly blends folksy fingerstyle guitar, ’90s rave music, a gospel choir, baroque piano, and the Grateful Dead. There are so many moving parts, but it scans as fun, danceable pop music, albeit with a melancholy streak…. As urgent manifestos go, it’s absolutely delightful. – STEREOGUM

JENNY LEWIS
“HEADS GONNA ROLL” FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

NEW SONG OUT TODAY

ACCOMPANYING VISUALIZER NOW LIVE

NEW NORTH AMERICAN DATES INCLUDING WASHINGTON D.C., ORLANDO, NEW ORLEANS, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA & MONTREAL

ON THE LINE OUT MARCH 22ND ON WARNER BROS. RECORDS; PRE-ORDER NOW


Photo Credit: Autumn de Wilde

Following an impeccable performance on Live From Here With Chris Thile, Jenny Lewis has shared a Valentine’s Day gift that is sure to bring you to your knees: “Heads Gonna Roll,” the second offering from her upcoming album On The Line (out March 22nd on Warner Bros. Records), now available for your listening pleasure: https://jennylewis.lnk.to/HGR

“Heads Gonna Roll” features a poignant vocal performance and soulful piano accompaniment by Jenny, interwoven with sweeping string arrangements that swell with a crescendoing chorus.

Watch the visualizer here: https://jennylewis.lnk.to/HGR_YT

“Heads Gonna Roll” follows “smoldering” (ROLLING STONE) first single “Red Bull & Hennessy,” which had critics instantly raving:

“the latest, essential chapter in Lewis’ long career of navigating bruised emotional complexities.”—ROLLING STONE (Song You Need To Know)

“a drama worthy of Steve Nicks’ Bella Donna. And it sounds incredible”—AV CLUB

“an invigorated return…back and burning brighter than ever.”—PASTE

“The storied songwriter continues to shine with this smokey single…magnetic”—CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND


With On The Line’s release day countdown underway, Jenny is excited to confirm that she’s added several more stops for her North American tour, which kicks off March 26th at Bloomington, IL’s Castle Theatre. The new dates include performances in Washington D.C. (The Anthem), Orlando (The Beacham), New Orleans (The Civic), Boston (House of Blues), Philadelphia (The Met) and Montreal (L’Astral).

Presales for these dates begin Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 10am local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, February 22nd at 10am local time.

See below for all announced dates and grab tickets here: https://www.jennylewis.com/tour/

JENNY LEWIS
ON THE LINE 2019 LIVE DATES
New dates in bold

3/26/19 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
3/27/19 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
3/29/19 – St. Paul, MN – The Palace
3/30/19 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
3/31/19 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
4/2/19 – Iowa City, IA – Mission Creek Festival
4/4/19 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Jones Assembly
4/5/19 – Dallas, TX – Canton Hall
4/6/19 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
4/7/19 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
4/9/19 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre
4/10/19 – Jackson, MS – Duling Hall
4/12/19 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
4/13-14/19 – Charleston, SC – High Water Festival
5/10/19 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
5/11/19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
5/13/19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
5/14/18 – Albuquerque, NM – Kimo Theatre
5/16/19 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
5/17/19 – Bellvue, CO – Mishawaka Amphitheatre
5/18/19 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Commonwealth Room
5/20/19 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
5/21/19 – Seattle, WA – The Moore
5/22/19 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
5/24/19 – Napa, CA – BottleRock Festival
5/25/19 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theatre
5/26/19 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
6/11/19 — Portland, ME — Thompsons Point *
6/12/19 — Burlington, VT — The Green at Shelburne *
6/14/19 — New Haven, CT —College Street *
6/15/19 — Queens, NY — Forest Hills Tennis Stadium *
6/16/19 — Portsmouth, NH — Prescott Park Arts Festival
6/18/19 — Detroit, MI — The Masonic *
6/20/19 — Toronto, ON — Echo Beach *
6/21/19 — Cooperstown, NY — Ommegang Brewery *
6/22/19 — Northampton, MA — Calvin Theatre
7/10/19 — Aspen, CO — The Belly Up
7/12/19 — Jackson, WY — Pink Garter Theatre
7/14/19 — Whitefish, MT — Under The Big Sky Festival
7/24/19 — Brighton, UK — Komedia
7/25/19 — London, UK — Electric Ballroom
7/27/19 — Edinburgh, UK — Queens Hall
7/28/19 — Manchester, UK — RNCM Concert Hall
7/29/19 — Dublin, IE — The Button Factory
8/17/19 — St. Louis — The Paegent
9/5/19 — Washington, DC — The Anthem
9/7/19 — Wilmington, NC— Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
9/10/19 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live
9/11/19 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
9/13/19 — New Orleans, LA — The Civic
9/14/19 — Birmingham, AL — Saturn
9/15/19 — Springfield, MO — Gillioz Theatre
9/17/19 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
9/18/19 — Ann Arbor, MI — Michigan Theatre
10/25/19 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
10/26/19 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met Philadelphia
10/29/19 — Ithaca, NY — State Theatre
11/1/19 — Montreal, QC — L’Astral
11/3/19 — Providence, RI — Columbus Theatre

* Supporting Death Cab For Cutie

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PAUL McCARTNEY 

EGYPT STATION TRAVELLER’S EDITION BOX SET

Strictly Limited Super Deluxe Edition of 3000 To Be Released May 10

Pre-Order Begins 9AM ET FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15

Sign up now at: https://PaulMcCartney.lnk.to/TravellersEditionSignUpPR for first chance to purchase

Paul McCartney has confirmed the release of the Egypt Station Traveller’s Edition, out May 10 via Capitol Records.

This strictly limited deluxe edition of the #1 album Egypt Station will be a one-time-only pressing limited to 3000 numbered cases. The Traveller’s Edition arrives in a vintage style suitcase and contains exclusive previously unreleased tracks, hidden rarities and all the essentials needed on your journey to Egypt Station and beyond.

All those who sign up at https://PaulMcCartney.lnk.to/TravellersEditionSignUpPR by 9 PM ET FEB 14 will be emailed a unique link which allows a first chance at purchasing the strictly limited Traveller’s Edition.

Emails with links for first access to pre order will be sent out at 9AM ET FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15.

The Egypt Station Traveller’s Edition audio and video content include:

• Limited Edition Concertina Tri-Fold Deluxe 180G Vinyl Double Black Disc Pressing of Egypt Station
• Exclusive Limited Edition Bonus 180G Vinyl Pressing of Egypt Station II in “Night Scene” blue, featuring three previously unreleased tracks — “Frank Sinatra’s Party,” “Sixty Second Street” and extended cut of Egypt Station single “Who Cares” — as well as four live performances of Egypt Station tracks taken from Abbey Road, The Cavern Club, LIPA, and Paul’s iconic performance at Grand Central Station
• Limited Edition Egypt Station Concertina CD
• Exclusive Limited Edition collector’s Egypt Station Blue Cassette
• HD Audio of all tracks upon shipment
• Additional rare performance footage hidden inside

The special features of the Box Set include:

• Luxury vintage-style embossed Egypt Station artwork suitcase
• An exclusive copy of a handwritten note from Paul
• Fold out, vintage-style Egypt Station illustrated map suitable for framing
• Travel memorabilia including “travel itinerary,” postcards, baggage tickets and first class ticket
• Egypt Station luggage stickers
• Travel journal featuring copies of Paul’s handwritten lyrics
• Two Egypt Station lithographs of Paul’s paintings
• 500+ piece jigsaw puzzle
• Egypt Station playing cards
• And additional hidden surprises and rarities

Egypt Station was released September 7, 2018. The album entered the Billboard 200 at #1, making it the third Non-Beatles/Wings McCartney effort to top the U.S. chart and Paul’s first Stateside #1 since 1982’s Tug Of War—and Paul’s first solo album to enter the chart at #1. Egypt Station won unanimous praise from critics the world over: In a four-star lead review, Rolling Stone said, “Macca keeps adding new gems to his songbook, with nothing to prove except he’s the only genius who can do this… (And, oh yeah — in his spare time, he happens to still be the greatest live performer on Earth.)” London’s Sunday Times, Q Magazine and MOJO also awarded the album four stars, while The New York Times’ Jon Pareles observed, “McCartney contemplates mortality and pain while still trying to offer love and strength.”  TIME declared Egypt Station “Essential… a document of McCartney’s spirit, which is still irrepressible more than five decades after the Beatles made their debut.” NPR said, “This is his best album in maybe 20 years.” People noted, “Egypt Station is a tour through the imagination of one of our greatest artists  — what’s not to love? It’s a celebration of all the things that make McCartney great: hope, exuberance, open mindedness and sweet melody. These days, we need all of these more than ever.”

Paul’s Freshen Up Tour continues to pack stadiums and arenas across the globe, resuming March 20 at the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile, and running through July 13 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

BECK ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINING THE NIGHT RUNNING TOUR WITH CAGE THE ELEPHANT

COLORS WINS TWO GRAMMY AWARDS FOR BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM AND BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, NON-CLASSICAL

Seven time GRAMMY winner (including 2014 Album of the Year for Morning Phase) Beck has confirmed a return to the road in the form of a co-headlining tour with Cage The Elephant—with support from Spoon—beginning July 11th at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 15th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 12th at 10:00 a.m. local time until Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 p.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

On this tour, Beck and Cage The Elephant are joining forces to give back. Together they’ve partnered up with PLUS1 and $1 from every ticket sold will be donated back into each city they are playing in, supporting local food security initiatives as they work towards ending hunger in their communities.

Having already WOWed listeners twice in 2019—first with “Tarantula” from Music Inspired by the Film ROMA, and more recently with “Super Cool” from The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part—Beck is excited to once again take it to the stage. While his 2017 album Colors (Capitol Records) has enjoyed some of the most positive reviews of Beck’s peerless career, as well as two GRAMMY awards (Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical), live performance has always been Where It’s At (sorry) for modern music’s consummate chameleon—as reviews from his Colors headline tour will attest:

“A polished, career-spanning performance…emphasized Beck’s unparalleled stylistic versatility.” —ROLLING STONE

“… left everybody who witnessed it enthralled… Beck, being an entertainer, understands the profundity in getting a crowded room full of people dancing and smiling.”—WASHINGTON POST

“an undeniably fun record…sounded more impressive played by Beck’s unassailable live band… we could use all the slaying we can get from a band as good as the one he’s assembled.”—VARIETY

“Charmingly eclectic… His stage show is magnificent.”—ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

“Like a Fine Wine, Beck Gets Better with Age… time seemed held at bay.”—DALLAS OBSERVER

“captivating… left no doubt that wherever Beck’s at — whether it’s stadium or theater — is the right place to be.”—OAKLAND PRESS

Beck is also featured on the track “Night Running” from Cage The Elephant’s recently announced fifth studio album, Social Cues, out April 19th via RCA Records.

Austin’s most esteemed rock ambassadors, Spoon, continue their Hot Thoughts victory lap when they hit the road this summer with Beck and Cage The Elephant. The last two years have seen Spoon (“The greatest rock band of the 21st century” –The Ringer) not only release a unanimously celebrated album, but also play revelatory shows at clubs, amphitheaters, festivals, and both daytime and late night television stages.  Hot Thoughts follows Spoon’s streak of three consecutive Top 10 albums—Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (2007), Transference (2010) and They Want My Soul (2014) — and with it some of the bravest, most sonically inventive work from the most critically acclaimed band of the decade (http://www.metacritic.com/feature/best-music-of-the-decade).

Prior to the start of their co-headline The Night Running Tour, both Beck and Cage The Elephant will be appearing at the Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta. See all tour dates with confirmed openers for each date below.

Beck & Cage The Elephant The Night Running Tour 2019 Dates:

07/11/19 – Ridgefield, WA – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater *^
07/13/19 – George, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre *^
07/16/19 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheater *^
07/17/19 – Irvine, CA – Five Point Amphitheater *^
07/19/19 – Las Vegas, NV – Park Theater *^
07/20/19 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre *^
07/21/19 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion *^
07/23/19 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater *^
07/26/19 – Austin, TX – Austin 360 Amphitheater *+
07/27/19 – Dallas, TX – The Dos Equis Pavilion *+
07/28/19 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion *+
07/30/19 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *+
07/31/19 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island *+
08/02/19 – Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center *+
08/03/19 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theater *+
08/04/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center *+
08/11/19 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage *&
08/12/19 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center *&
08/13/19 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater *&
08/15/19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *&
08/16/19 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion *&
08/17/19 – New York City, NY – Forest Hills Stadium *
08/20/19 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center *&
08/21/19 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion *&
08/22/19 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *&
08/24/19 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park *&
08/25/19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *&
08/27/19 – Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre *&
08/29/19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *&
08/30/19 – West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre *&

* – w/ Spoon
^ – w/ Starcrawler
+ – w/ Wild Belle
& – Sunflower Bean

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM

ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS

OUT NOW

http://smarturl.it/electricladysessions

LCD Soundsystem has released the ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS double album, now available via Columbia Records/DFA.

Recorded live in the studio at its namesake, ELECTRIC LADY SESSIONS captures LCD Soundsystem at the height of the band’s powers during the tour supporting its AMERICAN DREAM album. The record’s track listing features live staples spanning the LCD Soundsystem catalogue, as well as covers of the Human League’s “Seconds,” Chic’s “I Want Your Love,” and Heaven 17’s “(We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang”:

1. Seconds (electric lady sessions)
2. american dream (electric lady sessions)
3. you wanted a hit (electric lady sessions)
4. get innocuous (electric lady sessions)
5. call the police (electric lady sessions)
6. i used to (electric lady sessions)
7. tonite (electric lady sessions)
8. home (electric lady sessions)
9. I Want Your Love (electric lady sessions)
10. emotional haircut (electric lady sessions)
11. oh baby (electric lady sessions)
12. (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (electric lady sessions)

Released September 1, 2017, LCD Soundsystem’s fourth album AMERICAN DREAM was its first to enter the U.S. chart at #1 and won LCD Soundsystem its first GRAMMY: Best Dance Recording for the single “tonite.”

FOO FIGHTERS FORCED TO RESCHEDULE FILLMORE
NEW ORLEANS OPENING SHOWS

SHOWS RECONFIRMED FOR MAY 15 & 16

Due to a band member injury, Foo Fighters have been forced to reschedule their February 15-16 opening weekend at The Fillmore in New Orleans.

The February dates have been rescheduled to May 15 & 16.

All tickets for the original dates will be honored.

For those unable to attend the rescheduled dates, refunds will be made available at the original point of purchase. All refund requests must be received no later than end of day Monday, February 18th. No additional refund requests will be processed after this date.

The band apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling. They regret that they will no longer be able to christen The Fillmore New Orleans, but promise to bring it in May.

BECK TO PLAY “TARANTULA” ON THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
FEBRUARY 4TH

Music Inspired by Alfonso Cuarón’s Oscar Nominated Film ROMA To Be Performed With Gustavo Dudamel Conducting 20-piece Orchestra Comprised of Los Angeles Philharmonic Members.

Beck will bring “Tarantula” to life for an exclusive debut performance February 4th on The Late Late Show with James Corden, alongside Oscar nominated director Alfonso Cuarón.

The one-time-only ROMA inspired musical performance will feature Beck joined by Gustavo Dudamel conducting a 20-piece orchestra comprised of members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, along with vocalists including Leslie Feist, Natasha Khan, Inara George and Alex Lilly, and musicians Jason Falkner (piano, vocals) and Ilan Rubin (percussion).

Beck’s Late Late Show performance is the only confirmed television appearance for the GRAMMY-winning artist, whose most recent album Colors (Capitol) is nominated in a total of three categories this year: Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.

For further information, contact:

Beck: Steve Martin/nasty little man steve@nastylittleman.com
Gustavo Dudamel: Howard Bragman/LaBrea Media howard@labrea.media
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Sophie Jefferies sjefferies@laphil.org
Music Inspired by the Film ROMA: Jamie Bertel/Sony Music Masterworks jamie.bertel@sonymusic.com
ROMA: Nancy Bannister/Netflix  nbannister@netflix.com

VAMPIRE WEEKEND
NORTH AMERICAN FATHER OF THE BRIDE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Including Madison Square Garden September 6,
Hollywood Bowl October 2 & More

Father of the Bride Out Spring 2019 on Columbia Records

Self-Titled Debut Album Certified Platinum

Vampire Weekend has confirmed the itinerary of its most ambitious North American tour to date, running May 17 through October 8. Produced by Live Nation, the Father of the Bride Tour will feature the band’s biggest headline shows to date, including a September 6 stand at Madison Square Garden, an October 2 stop at the Hollywood Bowl, and festival headlines including Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL and Firefly in Dover, DE.

Tickets for the Vampire Weekend 2019 Tour go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 8^th at 12pm local time at LiveNation.com. To ensure tickets get in to the hands of fans and not scalpers or bots, the tour has partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform. Fans can register now through Sunday, February 3^rd at 12pm EST HERE for the Verified Fan presale. Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public on Tuesday, February 5^th at 10am local time through Thursday, February 7^th at 10pm local time. More on verified fan here: https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/vampireweekend. 

Every online ticket purchased by U.S. residents will be accompanied by a physical CD copy of the band’s forthcoming album, Father of the Bride. 

Last week Vampire Weekend released the songs “Harmony Hall” and “2021″ from their upcoming fourth album, Father of the Bride, to an ecstatic critical reaction including:

“Sprawls out with lush symphonies, communal vibes aplenty”—Billboard 

“Wraps misgivings in three-chord elation”—The New York Times (Playlist lead)

“Buoyant, filled with the kind of sunlit energy created when throwing open the shutters.” — Pitchfork

“A swooning tune packed with kind vibes” — Rolling Stone

“A vibrant romp that seamlessly blends folksy fingerstyle guitar, ’90s rave music, a gospel choir, baroque piano, and the Grateful Dead… it’s absolutely delightful”—Stereogum 

Father of the Bride will be released spring 2019 on Columbia Records.

In other news, congratulations are due to Vampire Weekend and XL Recordings on the band’s eponymous debut album being certified Platinum by the RIAA for U.S. sales in excess of 1,000,000.

Vampire Weekend was released January 29th, 2008 by XL, and debuted at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 charts. In addition to being newly certified Platinum in the U.S., the album has previously been certified Platinum by the BPI in the UK, and Gold by Music Canada and ARIA in Australia.

The first band to grace the cover of SPIN magazine before an album was even released, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Chris Tomson and former member Rostam Batmanglij met in 2005 at Columbia University in New York City.  “Even without an album, Vampire Weekend has made one of the year’s most impressive debuts,” said The New York Times of the band’s earliest recordings.

The accolades continued through the album’s release, as Vampire Weekend appeared on 2008 Top 10 lists of Time, NPR, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, Pitchfork and countless others, as well as winning the NME award for “Best New American Indie/Alternative Band.” The band also made its first of three appearances on Saturday Night Live, as well as debut performances on  The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. 

Since their debut, Vampire Weekend have released two additional albums, both of which debuted at #1 and have been certified Gold in the U.S.: 2010’s GRAMMY-nominated Contra, and 2013’s Modern Vampires of the City, which won that year’s GRAMMY for Best Alternative Album.

For further information, visit vampireweekend.com

VAMPIRE WEEKEND
North American Father of the Bride Tour 2019
May 17, 2019 — Gulf Shores, AL — Hangout Music Festival
June 05, 2019 — Toronto, ON — RBC Echo Beach
June 07, 2019 — Indianapolis, IN — Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park
June 08, 2019 — Milwaukee, WI — BMO Harris Pavilion
June 09, 2019 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
June 11, 2019 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
June 12, 2019 —  St. Louis, MO — Fabulous Fox Theatre
June 14, 2019 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
June 15, 2019 — Cincinnati, OH — PNC Pavilion
June 16, 2019 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
June 18, 2019 — Nashville, TN — Ascend Amphitheater
June 21, 2019 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheater
June 22, 2019 — Charlotte, NC — Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 23, 2019 — Dover, DE — Firefly Festival
August 16, 2019 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
August 17, 2019 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
August 18, 2019 — Dallas, TX —The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
August 20, 2019 — Austin, TX — ACL Live
August 21, 2019 — Austin, TX — ACL Live
August 24, 2019 — Miami, FL — James L. Knight Center
August 25, 2019 — St. Augustine, FL — St. Augustine Amphitheatre
August 27, 2019 — Atlanta, GA — Fox Theatre
August 30, 2019 — Norfolk, VA — Ted Constant Convocation Center
September 03, 2019 — Boston, MA — Agganis Arena
September 04, 2019 — Philadelphia, PA — Mann Center for the Performing Arts
September 06, 2019 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
September 08, 2019 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
September 25, 2019 — Vancouver, BC — Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park
September 27, 2019 — Seattle, WA — WaMu Theater
September 28, 2019 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Edgefield
October 01, 2019 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
October 02, 2019 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Bowl
October 03, 2019 — San Diego, CA — CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
October 06, 2019 — Salt Lake City, UT— The Complex
October 08, 2019 — Denver, CO— Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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