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Members of Sparta, Avail, Engine Down form Heks Orkest

Alternative Press - Scott Heisel on 8/11/09 @ 1:05 PM - altpress.com

Keeley Davis, formerly of Engine Down and Denali and currently of Sparta, has announced via his blog the formation of a new band, Heks Orkest (which, in case you were wondering, means "witch orchestra" in Dutch). Alongside him in this new band is former Engine Down/Denali bandmate Jonathan Fuller on bass and former Denali bandmate Cam DiNunzio on guitar, as well as drummer Ed Trask of Avail, vocalist Dave Grant (ex-Action Patrol). Davis had this to say about the new group's formation:

"So this is the new project involving old guys. Don't think we won't still sweat and tear a hole in your ear drum. It's on like Donkey Kong."

You can currently download two songs from the band on their website; they will be debuting their lineup live next month. Details:

FRIDAY SEPT 18 | RICHMOND VA | AT BIKE LOT | WITH BRAINWORMS
SAT SEPT 19 | RICHMOND VA | TBA

Atmosphere frontman, MURS hint at new Felt album

Alternative Press - Chris French on 8/11/09 @ 12:08 PM - altpress.com

Slug, co-founder of Rhymesayers Entertainment and one-half of veteran hip-hop duo Atmosphere, along with fellow emcee MURS, have launched a video hinting at a third Felt record. Currently, Felt is comprised of the two emcees, but the clip suggests that a third member might join the twosome on the new record. The video also indicates that the group's third release will be yet another "tribute" album, following 2002's Felt: A Tribute to Christina Ricci and 2005's Felt, Vol. 2: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet. The duo has stated that more clues regarding the new album will surface throughout the week. You can check out the video below:

Blessthefall premiere "God Wears Gucci"

Alternative Press - James Shotwell on 8/11/09 @ 12:13 AM - altpress.com

Blessthefall have posted "God Wears Gucci," a track from their much anticipated new album, Witness, on their Myspace.

More dates added to Gaslight Anthem/Murder By Death fall tour

Alternative Press - Scott Heisel on 8/10/09 @ 6:14 PM - altpress.com

First, we brought you rumblings of the Gaslight Anthem's fall tour. Then we brought you the exclusive unveiling of the majority of their headlining tour dates. After that, we figured out which bands were opening which dates. And now, the final piece of the puzzle looks to be in place -- we've received confirmation of nine new shows, including some dates in big cities like Boston, New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. Read on for the full routing, with new dates in bold:

w/Murder By Death, the Loved Ones, Ninja Gun
Sept 8: Mr. Small's @ Pittsburgh
Sept 9: Bogart's @ Cincinnati
Sept 10: Pop's @ St. Louis
Sept 11: Sokol Auditorium @ Omaha

w/Murder By Death, the Loved Ones, Frank Turner
Sept 13: Ogden Theater @ Denver
Sept 16: House of Blues @ San Diego
Sept 17: Henry Fonda Theater @ Los Angeles
Sept 18: Avalon @ Los Angeles
Sept 20: Fillmore @ San Francisco
Sept 22: Berbati's Pan @ Portland
Sept 23: Showbox @ Seattle
Sept 24: Commodore @ Vancouver BC
Sept 26: Edmonton Arts Ctr @ Edmonton
Sept 27: MacEwan Ballroom @ Calgary
Sept 29: Riddell Centre @ Regina
Oct 1: Garrick Centre @ Winnipeg
Oct 3: Epic @ Minneapolis
Oct 4: Turner Hall @ Milwaukee
Oct 5: The Intersection @ Grand Rapids MI
Oct 6: St. Andrew's Hall @ Detroit
Oct 7: Water Street Music Hall @ Rochester NY

w/Murder By Death, Jesse Malin, Broadway Calls
Oct 12: Town Ballroom @ Buffalo NY
Oct 13: Kool Haus @ Toronto ON
Oct 15: Terminal 5 @ New York City
Oct 17: House of Blues @ Boston

w/Murder By Death, the Loved Ones, Broadway Calls
Oct 18: Trocadero @ Philadelphia

w/Murder By Death, the Loved Ones
Oct 21: The National @ Richmond VA
Oct 22: 9:30 Club @ Washington DC
Oct 23: Mercy Lounge @ Nashville
Oct 24: Masquerade @ Atlanta
Oct 25: Tremont Music Hall @ Charlotte NC
Oct 26: Newport Music Hall @ Columbus
Oct 27: House Of Blues @ Chicago

Andrew McMahon (Jack's Mannequin) announces solo headlining tour

Alternative Press - Enola Garland on 8/10/09 @ 5:59 PM - altpress.com

Jack's Mannequin frontman Andrew McMahon has revealed a slew of headlining solo dates taking place across the nation in October.

Pre-order begins for fans signed up at Jack's Mannequin's official website this Wednesday, the 12th. Remaining tickets go on sale Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th.

Dates are as listed below:

10-04-09 - Denver, CO @ Daniels Hall
10-06-09 - Mineapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
10-07-09 - Chicago, IL @ Lakeshore Theater
10-10-09 - Newport, KY @ The Southgate House
10-12-09 - New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
10-14-09 - Sommerville, MA @ Arts at the Armory
10-15-09 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
10-18-09 - Washington, DC @ Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
10-25-09 - San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall
10-27-09 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
10-29-09 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour

Relient K announce tour dates

Alternative Press - Laila Hanson on 8/10/09 @ 2:14 PM - altpress.com

Relient-K's new album Forget And Not Slow Down is all prepped to hit stores on October 6, and the band wants to make sure to sing some of their new songs on the road. They'll be heading out this fall with Barcelona and Copeland. Check out the dates below and let us know where you'll be.

10/1 New Haven, CT Toad's Place
10/2 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
10/3 Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey
10/4 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
10/6 Towson, MD Recher Theatre
10/8 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
10/9 Charlotte, NC Amos' Southland
10/10 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
10/11 Nashville, TN Rocketown
10/13 Chicago, IL House of Blues
10/14 Minneapolis, MN The Cabooze
10/15 Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club
10/16 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
10/19 Dallas, TX Palladium Showroom
10/20 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
10/21 Midwest City, OK Rose State College
10/22 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
10/23 Des Moines, IA People's Court
10/24 St. Louis, MO The Pageant