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The Answer To Injury Is Cancelation

PR reports: Due to ligament / tendon damage to drummer James Heatley's left hand, The Answer regret to announce the postponement their imminent UK headline club shows.

The affected shows are as follows: Apr 20th Belfast Mandela Hall, Apr 22nd Nottingham Rescue rooms, Apr 24th Glasgow Grand Central. The Above Shows Will Be Rescheduled And All Tix Will Be Valid For The New Dates To Be Announced Soon.

Says singer Cormac Neeson, "We are bitterly disappointed to have to postpone our UK headline shows especially for all our fans who have been waiting so patiently for so long. We have left the decision to the absolute last minute in the hope that the medical problem with our drummer James might get better. Unfortunately his hand is swollen and he is in immense pain. He has struggled with pain-killers to get through the recent 30 minute support sets on the AC/DC tour and whilst he can perform a short support set, it is a medical impossibility for him to perform a full one hour and fifteen minute headline set at present. - more on this story

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Simple Minds Graffiti Soul Tour

Noble reports: Hailed as one of the best "live" rock'n'roll bands in the world, Simple Minds are pleased to announce the UK leg of their forthcoming "Graffiti Soul" World Tour.

The UK concerts will take in seven dates, and will dovetail the highly anticipated release of Simple Minds' 15th studio album "Graffiti Soul", released on May 25th. Very special guests will be "OMD".

"Particularly in these times it is vitally important for us to give as much value to our audience as possible," says Jim Kerr, lead singer and founding member of Simple Minds. "Playing a full set of hits and other surprises, I know that OMD will contribute so much towards making each of these shows into memorable events!" Between them both, Simple Minds and OMD have sold 75 million albums worldwide as well as chalking up over 40 hit singles. - more on this story

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Marcy Playground Return

PR reports: On their riveting and keenly-anticipated fourth album, Leaving Wonderland... in a fit of rage, Marcy Playground return to action in triumphant fashion. (Expected Release Date: July 14th, 2009)

Armed with songs born of an intense and turbulent period in his life, MP's main man, singer/guitarist John Wozniak, has fashioned a record that digs deep, taking the listener on an exhilarating and satisfying emotional and musical rollercoaster ride. Its creator is justifiably proud of his accomplishment, calling it "by far the best thing I've ever done. This is the most personal record I've ever made, and I think it's the thing that will connect most with other people."

A highly original and melodic modern rock band, Marcy Playground exploded onto the scene back in 1997 with the insanely irresistible hit single "Sex And Candy," a song that notched [a then-record] fifteen consecutive weeks at number one on Billboard's U.S. Modern Rock tracks chart� and a self-titled debut album that went on to sell 1.7 million copies. Subsequent albums Shapeshifter (1999) and Marcy Playground 3 ("MP3") (2004), while commercially obscure by comparison, showcased two periods of tremendous creative evolution for the group, and have gone on to enjoy something of "cult classic" status among the band's many loyal fans. - more on this story

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Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Announce Third String

Submitted News reports: Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp is bringing on three new counselors to work with previously announced special guest artists Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver) and Todd Rundgren at its next session: Foo Fighters and The Wallflowers keyboardist Rami Jaffee, original Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine and Platinum femme rockers Vixen's bassist Share Ross (formerly Share Pedersen). The session will run April 29th through May 3rd in Hollywood, CA. A host of other artists are also scheduled to participate, including Grammy award-winning producer Mark Hudson, Steve Lukather (Toto), Bruce Kulick (KISS), Alan White (Yes), Elliot Easton (The Cars) and many other music legends.

"I've not done anything like this before. I'm expecting just a whole lot of fun," Steven Tyler recently told billboard.com. "I think they'll find it very interesting when I tell them that it's not really necessarily about practicing and hitting all your notes. I think it's all about finding a passion, a way of singing something in a way that nobody has ever done it before."

The session kicks off with a gala opening night bash at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Beverly Hills on April 29th. Campers will be divided into separate bands, each guided by a rock star counselor, and spend the days writing and rehearsing. Nights are filled with jam sessions and master classes. Camp culminates with each band recording its own original song at the historic Capitol Studios in Hollywood and performing at the Whisky A Go Go. The best song will be played by famed DJ Mancow on his nationally syndicated radio show. - more on this story

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Mat Kearney Tour Plans

Columbia Records reports: Mat Kearney announces a series of summer headline dates in support of his new album, City of Black & White, set for release on Aware/Columbia Records on May 19.

Kearney will begin the tour season by sharing the stage with England's own Keane in May, including a sold out show at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

The video for "Closer To Love," the first single from City of Black & White, premiered on AOL and began airing last week on VH1. USA Today heralded the song "Pick of the Week" on March 3rd, saying "The first single�takes life's storms and unexpected tragedies as the starting point for a gently reassuring song about hope, intimacy and an unquenchable spirit." - more on this story

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Procol Harum Orchestra And Choir Live CD and DVD Coming

Kayos reports: One of Classic Rock's most beloved bands, Procol Harum, will have its In Concert With The Danish National Concert Orchestra And Choir released on CD (Eagle Records) and DVD (Eagle Vision) May 26

Procol Harum In Concert With The Danish National Concert Orchestra and Choir is a 21-song DVD (running time: 124 minutes; retail sales price $14.98) which features 15 songs culled from two spectacular nights in August 2006 on the grounds of Denmark's Ledreborg Castle. The band�pianist/vocalist Gary Brooker, drummer Geoff Dunn, bassist Matt Pegg, organist Josh Phillips and guitarist Geoff Whitehorn�is accompanied throughout by the Danish National Concert Orchestra and Choir. Six more songs ("Bringing Home The Bacon," "Toujours L'Amour," "Grand Hotel," "The Devil Came From Kansas," "The Idol" and "Butterfly Boys") from a previously-unreleased 1974 Danish television special serve as a bonus feature.

The CD (retail sales price $13.98) features the following 10 songs: "Grand Hotel," "Something Magic," "Homburg," "Fires (Which Burn Brightly)," "Nothing But The Truth," "Into The Flood," "A Salty Dog," "Sympathy For The Hard Of Hearing," "A Whiter Shake of Pale" and "Conquistador." Two of the songs, "Into The Flood" and "Sympathy For The Hard Of Hearing," have never been released. - more on this story

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The Format and Steel Train Members Having Fun With New Band

Big Hassle reports: Fun, the new project from Nate Ruess, formerly of The Format, ex-Anathallo multi-instrumentalist Andrew Dost and Steel Train's Jack Antonoff, will embark on a 34-date tour with Manchester Orchestra beginning April 21st in Nashville, TN.

Melding a stunning array of diverse inspirations that are vibrant and alive, these three extraordinarily talented musicians have crafted an irresistible debut that rethinks classic 70s pop, where ornate arrangements and inspired orchestrations meet present-day rock 'n' roll. This highly anticipated ingenious debut will be released this coming August via Nettwerk Records.

Due to the overwhelming demand on the bands MySpace page, Fun is offering fans a free download of their song "At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)," a track where Ruess belts extravagantly over a backdrop of festive horns and steel drums. Within the first 24 hours, this stunning song was met with instant excitement, receiving over 80,000 plays on popular websites, blogs and the band's MySpace page. - more on this story

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Causes 2 4 Darfur

PR reports: On May 5th, Waxploitation will release Causes 2, the second album in the label's ongoing benefit series for the crisis in Darfur. 100% of the profits from the release go to Doctors Without Borders/M�decins Sans Fronti�res, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America.

The album includes rare and exclusive songs from some of the most compelling artists in the indie and alternative worlds: Black Moth Super Rainbow, The Decemberists, Devendra Banhart, Diplo, Federico Aubele, Gnarls Barkley, LCD Soundsystem, My Morning Jacket, Matthew Dear, Mum, Neon Neon, RJD2, and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, as well as a contribution from Adult Swim's Tim & Eric.

Causes 1 was released in 2007 to great acclaim. The album, which reached #35 on the iTunes Album Chart, includes contributions from Animal Collective, The Black Keys, Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, The Cure, The Shins, Spoon and Teargas & Plateglass and more. - more info

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Von Iva, Sick Of Sarah and Gliss Team Up for Emerald Tour

Big Hassle reports: Three bands from the country's underground are coming together to set the nation on its ear as they trek across the country in the Emerald Tour. Von Iva and Sick Of Sarah begin the tour on May 2 in Bloomington, Indiana, and Gliss joins the fun starting June 3 in Tuscon, Arizona.

Von Iva's new self-released EP, "Girls on Film" was released on October 28, and the ladies have been looping the US ever since. On December 19, Von Iva made their big screen debut in the Warner Brothers release starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel "Yes Man," playing the fictional band Munchausen by Proxy behind Deschanel. Von Iva has scored many recent placements including The L Word, Life, The City, Tap Tap Revenge, the BAFTA Awards, and more. The ladies recently completed the HELL on HEELS w/ Semi Precious Weapons and Nico Vega tour, and will support Glasvegas on their debut US/Canadian tour.... all this leading into the forthcoming Emerald tour this Spring with Gliss, Sick of Sarah, and a few dates with the Boxing Lesson and Semi Precious Weapons. LA Weekly said of the band, "The trio's shimmering electro-pop is firmly based on funky, sleek disco rhythms, reintroducing jaded hipsters to that carnally cathartic activity known as dancing..."

Minneapolis Sick Of Sarah released its debut album last summer. The band has received accolades from diverse places like Spin Magazine which included the band in a "Buzzcatcher" story comparing the band to the Breeders and Sleater-Kinney and last year won best emerging artist at last year's Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The all female five piece was given the award by winning over the festival crowd whose texts determined the day's winner from the Emerging Artist stage. The band had previously won MTV's virtual Kaya's battle of the bands, and it was through that they attracted the attention of the LA indie label Adamant. Sick Of Sarah who has toured throughout the Midwest was chosen by the cool retail giant Hot Topic to play a series of shows instores throughout the area. The band's "Not Listening" is the theme song for the Logo produced show Breakfast With Bridget and in addition Sick Of Sarah songs are being licensed MTV, Noggin and Logo. The band future plans include a performance at the first Canadian Rock On The Range on a bill this summer with Rise Against and Rancid. The band recently shot a video for their college radio smash single "Bittersweet."

LA-based Gliss has been creating lush, experimental noise-pop since the trio of Martin Klingman, David Reiss and Victoria Cecilia united in 2003. Since then they have released two albums of feedback-filled bliss and toured with the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Editors and the Raveonettes. The band's second LP, Devotion Implosion, is is a moody, hazy romp through the dirty streets of L.A. and the city's late night underbelly. The songs teem with murky, fuzzed-out guitars, hypnotizing bass lines and propulsive rhythms as Martin Klingman and Victoria Cecilia's coolly detached vocals steer them down a dark road that feels like the morning after. NPR exclaimed: "Devotion Implosion is a hazy, beautiful mess." - more on this story

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. The Gaslight Anthem Live

Inside the Bottom Lounge, Chicagos newest live venue for music, the crowd is thrusting their perspiring bodies against one another like impassioned lovers who need each others bodies for more than just a sexual release but for internal redemption. - Read the full The Gaslight Anthem Live review

. Gollum Interview

Picture the wizardry of Death crossed with early Mastodon's claustrophobic riffing, Tool's mind-bending atmosphere and Meshuggah's inhuman precision. Mark spoke with guitarist Frank Stroehmer to see what lies in the heart of darkness at The Core. - Read the full Gollum Interview

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