07.28.06 (MusicPortal.com) Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys are on tour in support of their new album, "Turntable Matinee." The Philadelphia Inquirer recently reviewed the album, and had this to say: "He's been at it for more than two decades now, so when Big Sandy (a.k.a. Robert Williams) decides to present a Turntable Matinee, you know he's not about to conjure images of, say, Grandmaster Flash. From the opening salute to 'The Power Of The 45,' with its insistent rockabilly beat and litany of '50s names, this is music that again looks way back. It's a familiar mix that, besides rockabilly, encompasses country, jazz and pop while this time adding a touch of Memphis soul with the horn-stoked 'Slipping Away' and bossa nova with 'Spanish Dagger.' Keeping it from sounding fossilized are the vivid originality of Big Sandy's songs (bassist Jeff West also wrote three, and sings two), and the hot ensemble playing of the Fly-Rite Boys, whose swing and twang provide the spice to Big Sandy's sweet croon." Tour Dates: 07/25 Evanston, IL [Dawes Park - Starlight Concert Series] • 07/26 Columbia, MO [9th Street Summer Festival] • 07/27 Iowa City, IA [The Mill] • 07/28 St. Louis, MO [Beale On Broadway] • 07/29 Kansas City, MO [Knucklehead Saloon] • 07/30 Lincoln, NE [Zoo Bar] • 08/09 Fullerton, CA [Concerts In The Park] • 08/11 Winters, CA [The Palms] • 08/12 San Francisco, CA [Bimbo's] • 08/17 Central City, CO [Fortune Valley Casino And Hotel] • 08/18 Central City, CO [Fortune Valley Casino And Hotel] • 08/19 Central City, CO [Fortune Valley Casino And Hotel] • 08/20 Laporte, CO [Swing Station] • 08/24 Hollywood, CA [Amoeba Records - In-Store Performance] • 08/25 Whittier, CA [Memories] • 08/26 Hollywood, CA [Safari Sam's] • 09/03 Sonora, CA [Camp Mather - Strawberry Music Festival] • 09/06 Boise, ID [Live After Five] • 09/08 Eugene, OR [Eugene Celebration] • 09/09 Seattle, WA [Tractor Tavern] • 10/04 Cincinnati, OH [Tall Stacks Music - Arts & Heritage Festival] • 10/05 Champaign, IL [Cowboy Monkey] • 10/07 Cincinnati, OH [Tall Stacks Music - Arts & Heritage Festival] • 10/20 Atlanta, GA [The Earl]
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07.26.06 (MusicPortal.com) As STEELY DAN -- one of popular music's most admired and innovative groups -- prepare to embark on a major national tour this Summer, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame duo of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen mark their first career-spanning, multi-label compilation in "Steely Dan: The Definitive Collection" (Geffen/UMe), due for release next Tuesday, August 1st. Replacing and updating the 20-year-old overview "A Decade Of Steely Dan," "The Definitive Collection" boasts selections from each of the group's nine original studio albums from 1972 to 2003, plus the title track contribution to the soundtrack for 1978's "FM." Digitally remastered from the original tapes, an accompanying booklet includes vintage photos and complete credits. From "1972's Can't Buy A Thrill" come 'Do It Again' and the classic 'Reeling In The Years', plus 'Dirty Work.' 1973's "Countdown To Ecstasy" contributes 'Bodhisattva' as well as 'My Old School.' 'Rikki Don't Lose That Number' hails from 1974's "Pretzel Logic," while 1975's "Katy Lied" adds 'Black Friday' and 'Bad Sneakers.' Other tracks include 'Kid Charlemagne,' 'Aja,' 'Peg,' 'Deacon Blues,' 'Hey Nineteen' and 'Babylon Sisters.' Also contained on "Steely Dan: The Definitive Collection" are 2000's Grammy award-winning 'Cousin Dupree' and 2003's 'Things I Miss The Most.' Tour Dates: 07/28 Seattle, WA [White River Amp] • 07/31 Denver, CO [Red Rocks Amp] • 08/07 Atlanta, GA [Chastain Park Amp] • 08/09 Hollywood, FL [Seminole Hard Rock] • 08/10 Tampa, FL [Ford Amp] • 08/12 Charlotte, NC [Verizon Wireless Amp] • 08/13 Bristow, VA [Nissan Pavilion] • 08/15 Virginia Beach, VA [Verizon Wireless Amp] • 08/17 Wantagh, NY [Nikon Amp] • 08/19 Camden, NJ [Tweeter Waterfront] • 08/20 Scranton, PA [Toyota Pavilion] • 08/23 Holmdel, NJ [PNC Bank Arts Ctr] • 08/24 Hartford, CT [NE Dodge Ctr] • 08/26 Atlantic City, NJ [Trump Taj Mahal] • 08/27 Boston, MA [Tweeter Ctr] • 08/29 Cincinnati, OH [Riverbend Ctr] • 08/30 Pittsburgh, PA [Post-Gazette Pavilion] • 09/01 Cuyahoga Falls, OH [Blossom Music Ctr] • 09/02 Detroit, MI [DTE Energy Music Theatre] • 09/04 St. Louis, MO [UMB Bank Pavilion
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07.05.06 (MusicPortal.com) On July 24th, British singer/songwriter CORINNE BAILEY RAE will launch her first proper U.S. tour in support of her self-titled debut album, which debuted at #17 on the Billboard 200 with sales of over 40,000 copies. Last month, she performed 'Put Your Records On,' her current single, on "The Tonight With Jay Leno" - the latest in a string of national television appearances that has included "Good Morning America," "Live With Regis And Kelly" and "The Tavis Smiley Show." Bailey Rae is also scheduled to appear on A&E's "Breakfast With The Arts" on July 16th. 'Put Your Records On' is currently #10 at the Smooth Jazz radio format and #22 at AAA radio, and was recently nominated for the "BETJ Cool Like That" award and voted "Best New Act" in Mojo's annual readers' poll. In mid-month, Bailey Rae will be the featured artist for Yahoo! Music's "Critical Eye," part of their Who's Next program. In a four-star Critic's Choice album review, People magazine described Bailey Rae's voice as "a sublime instrument -- part Billie Holiday, part Erykah Badu -- that slays you with its sultry allure, quirky charms and jazzy, understated cool." USA Today observed "the newcomer's songs take us on a distinctive, delightful journey... a gorgeous summer soundtrack." In March, Corinne Bailey Rae became the first female British artist to enter the UK album chart at #1 with a debut album of original songs. Her album is currently certified double Platinum there, and Gold in numerous other countries, with worldwide sales of already well over one million units. Tour Dates: 07/24 Seattle, WA [Crocodile Cafe] • 07/25 Portland, OR [Lola's @ Crystal Ballroom] • 07/27 San Francisco, CA [Bimbo's 365 Club] • 07/29 San Diego, CA [Brick By Brick] • 07/31 Los Angeles, CA [The Roxy Theatre] • 08/12 Dallas, TX [Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom] • 08/13 Houston, TX [Warehouse Live] • 08/14 Austin, TX [Antone's Nightclub] • 08/16 Atlanta, GA [Vinyl] • 08/18 Annapolis, MD [Ramshead Tavern] • 08/20 Alexandria, VA [Birchmere] • 08/21 Philadelphia, PA [World Cafe Live] • 08/23 New York, NY [TBA] • 08/25 Boston, MA [Paradise Rock Club] • 08/29 Chicago, IL [Park West] • 08/30 Minneapolis, MN [Varsity Theater]
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