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Mike Doughty Tour

PR reports: Mike Doughty's Band will embark on a six-week North American headlining tour in March, supporting Doughty's new album Golden Delicious. Kicking off March 12 in Northampton, Mass., the tour continues across the United States and Canada before wrapping in late April. Led by Doughty on vocals and guitars, the band also includes John Kirby (Black Eyed Peas) on keyboards, Pete McNeal (Cake, Jem, Gary Jules) on drums and Andrew "Scrap" Livingston on bass. See reverse for a complete list of dates.

Golden Delicious is released by ATO Records today, February 19. The first single from the album, "27 Jennifers," is currently in the top 10 at AAA radio, according to MediaBase. In early reviews, Relix called it a "ripe and fruitful album," and Paste said, "those with a taste for his off-kilter sensibility will find his latest delicious indeed."

Copies of Golden Delicious purchased at participating Coalition of Independent Music Stores retailers will receive a free EP called Busking, featuring five tracks recorded live as Doughty played in a New York City subway station last year, with the help of producer Pat DIllett. (Doughty made $3.10 from generous passersby.) For a list of CIMS stores nationwide, see www.cimsmusic.com. - tour dates

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UFO Landing in the US

Blabbermouth reports: UFO will soon land in the US. The group's lineup for the tour is expected to consist of the following musicians: Phil Mogg - vocals, Pete Way - bass, Vinnie Moore - guitars, Paul Raymond - keyboards, and Andy Parker � drums

EMI has just reissued UFO's first three Chrysalis albums � "Phenomenon", "No Heavy Petting" and "Force It" � featuring a number of bonus tracks.

UFO's latest CD, "The Monkey Puzzle", came out in September 2006 via SPV Records.

Apr. 09 - Baltimore, MD - The Thunderdome
Apr. 10 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Apr. 11 - Sayreville, NY - Starland Ballroom
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Neuraxis Recording New CD

PR reports: Canadian tech-thrashers Neuraxis will enter the studio February 19 with producer Jef Fortin (of fellow Canadians Anonymous) to record the band's fifth studio album. The new album will be the first studio album featuring new vocalist Alex Leblanc and guitarist William Seghers

The recording process will be done in late March and is scheduled to be mastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, Converge, Shadows Fall), and will feature artwork from Dennis Sibeijn of Damnengine Art (Job For A Cowboy, Chimaira). The yet-untitled effort should see a July release through Prosthetic Records.

"We feel this album will be something monumental for Neuraxis," says guitarist Rob Milley. "With the new line-up and the energy we have created in the writing sessions, it's something that is new and refreshing, yet still retains a lot of the essence of what Neuraxis has built since day one." - more on this story

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Mae Spring Tour

MSO reports: MAE have announced they'll launch a spring headlining run in support of their widely acclaimed major label debut SINGULARITY, released last fall on Capitol Records.

Starting March 16, the trio is partnering with Habitat For Humanity and Invisible Children for their five-week U.S. headlining tour with The Honorary Title, Between The Trees and Far-Less supporting.

Frontman DAVE ELKINS states: "In a continuing effort to learn more about charitable organizations and serve as a bridge between those groups and our fan community, we are partnering with Habitat For Humanity and Invisible Children on this tour. We will be performing acoustic everyday before the show so come early and stay tuned to www.whatismae.com for more details on participation. We are excited to bring you a tour with our friends The Honorary Title, Between the Trees, and Far-Less and we look forward to being a part of it every night." - more on this story

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Academy of Country Music Charity Motorcycle Ride

PR reports: For the fifth year, Montgomery Gentry will host the Academy of Country Music Charity Motorcycle Ride to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is part of the week's festivities leading up to the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

The Academy of Country Music Charity Motorcycle Ride will kick-off from Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in the nation. Riders will cruise through the Nevada desert and along the mountains and circle back until they reach Fremont Street, where the ride culminates in a live concert�free and open to the public�featuring past and present Academy of Country Music Award nominees and some of country's best new artists. The ride is sponsored by Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs.

Registration fees start for as little as $35, with proceeds benefiting the Academy of Country Music� Charitable Fund.To register for this year's Academy of Country Music Charity Motorcycle Ride - go here

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Arthur Lyman Coming to CD

PR reports: Collectors' Choice Music will carve out nine twofer Arthur Lyman CDs out of 18 long-playing records � available for the first time on CD. Street date for the nine CDs is April 8. Collectors' Choice has added historical liner notes. But it's up to the listener to add the fitting food, drink and festivity to accompany these musical mysteries.

Lyman was born on Kauai when the Hawaiian Islands were still a U.S. territory; his mother was native Hawaiian and his father French, Belgian and Chinese. Every day after school, the young musician was locked in a room until he was able to learn all Lionel Hampton's solos on his toy marimba. He mastered the four-mallet style, and played with his father and brother at USO shows. Bandleader Martin Denny discovered the 21-year-old Lyman in 1953 and formed a trio with him and bassist George Kramer.

Adding a member, the Denny group released the album Exotica, which gave the genre its name. By 1958, Lyman had his own band, a record deal and a studio. His discography includes more than two dozen albums on such labels as HiFi, Life and GNP Crescendo. The group's live show is described in the liner notes as "nearly hallucinogenic when viewed through the skrim of strong rum drinks at tiki palaces." Lyman toured all the major mainland tiki outposts every year. - more on this story

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A Taste of Your Vegas

PR reports: New Universal Republic band Your Vegas, whose sweeping pop EP is garnering raves and turning heads are making their way through several towns and cities on their much anticipated US tour, which kicked off on January 25 in Seattle Washington. Their debut CD, A Town And Two Cities is in stores April 22nd.

Hailing from Leeds, UK, the resilient band hit their epic stride by selling everything and squatting smack down in Hells Kitchen, NYC, signing with Universal Republic last year, and drawing comparisons to breakthrough bands such as Coldplay, The Killers, and others.

Propelled by calling card signature songs on the 3-track EP like the soaring "It Makes My Heart Break," and the plaintive pulse of "Troubled Times," Your Vegas has already carved out that rarest of profiles: Anthem-driven rockers re-setting the indie music clock. - grab the dates and an mp3 here

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Britney's New Lawyer

TMZ reports: TMZ has learned attorney Stacy Phillips will take the reigns in Britney's custody case - we'll, kinda sorta.

Sources say Phillips, who has repped Bobby Brown and Tori Spelling's ex, will represent the conservatorship, which is making decisions in the custody case. We're told Jamie Spears has signed off on Phillips, so the way is clear for Trope and Trope to leave the case. But there's a catch.

We're told Commish Scott Gordon wants assurance that Brit will be protected with a lawyer SHE personally chooses when the conservatorship ends. - more Britney news then you can shake a fake rapper at

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Beach House Soph

PR reports: Everyone's favorite Baltimore duo, Beach House, is set to release its second full-length Devotion on February 26, 2008. The band's self-titled debut, released late in 2006, was a critic's favorite and amassed a tremendous following for the pair.

The band will launch its US tour with The Papercuts on February 28th in hometown Baltimore. Popular blogs and local hotspots will be giving away tickets and a number of other special prizes leading up to the shows.

This week, the band debuted its video for the single "You Came To Me". The video hit the web on Tuesday and has made the rounds already�with Stereocrum.com, Pitchdork, and more posting. - Watch the video here

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Dark Intentions Metal Battle

PR reports: Dark Intentions has been selected for the 2008 edition of the Dutch "Metal Battle" and will perform in the 1st round at Feb. 22, 2008 in the Little Devil in Tilburg.

Currently the band is in the process of finding a record label to put out the album. The album was recorded at the Artsound Studio in Belgium and produced & mixed by Stefan van Neerven (ex Born From Pain). The mastering was done by Alan Douches of West West Side Music.

On the new album Dark Intentions have found their own style; no trends, no bull----, just aggressive, ultra-heavy hitting songs with strong melodies that will haunt your head. - The band has just revealed 2 brand-new samples from their upcoming album.

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Justin Townes Earle SXSW

PR reports: As the release date for his debut album grows near, Justin Townes Earle announces a packed schedule at SXSW Music Conference, a performance on the highly respected syndicated radio show Mountain Stage, and additional dates on his spring tour. The Good Life in stores March 25th is receiving praise from the critics and fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming performances across the US. SXSW finds Justin playing parties and showcases every day, including the official Bloodshot Records showcase on Saturday night and the label's 14th annual day party at Yard Dog Friday, March 14th.

With Justin Townes Earle's pedigree comes mixed blessings. As the son of legendary singer/songwriter Steve Earle, high expectations are the name of the game; but he's shown that he is up to the task, crafting stark portraits with elements of acoustic blues and folk. - more on this story

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As I Lay Dying Spring Tour

PR reports: Recent Grammy Nominees, AS I LAY DYING, will continue their mastery of the road into the Spring, hitting cities throughout the US and Canada from Apr-22 thru May-23.

Joining Tim, Nick, Phil, Jordan and Josh on this North American run will be friends August Burns Red, Misery Signals & Evergreen Terrace.

"It seems like we've played with every heavy band under the sun EXCEPT Misery Signals, who are a pretty sick band, so we figured it was about time," says guitarist Nick Hipa. "As for August Burns Red and Evergreen Terrace, we're all pretty much joined at the hip." - more on this story

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.... An Evening with Down

Down played to a crowd that more than likely pushed the fire hazard limit of the Soul Kitchen! The venue was simply way too packed. Mix this with drunken revelry that goes along with Mardi Gras, and you have a power keg waiting to go off. - Read the full An Evening with Down review

.... Pithy Reviews: Pithy Reviews Feb

Zane gives us pithy reviews of new releases from II Big- Moros Eros- Disastroid- Eliot Carlson Botero- The Spoon Benders- Shenight - Read the full Pithy Reviews Feb review

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