TREASURED CANADIAN MUSICIAN ALAN DOYLE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES

TREASURED CANADIAN MUSICIAN ALAN DOYLE ANNOUNCES

U.S. TOUR DATES  

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ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. - Alan Doyle, Canadian national treasure and unofficial ambassador of Newfoundland's rich musical traditions, returns to the road in 2022 with U.S. tour dates to support his latest album Rough Side Out (2020) and EP, Back to the Harbour - a collection of songs to celebrate his love of folk music – out now. Tickets will be on sale Friday, June 11th at 10 a.m. ET (for most shows).

On the heels of his 2020 album release Rough Side Out, Alan was in the midst of a Canadian national tour when COVID halted the live music industry across the world. “We came home from last year’s tour on March 9, and we never left,” Doyle recently told the San Francisco Examiner in an interview.

Postponing his U.S. tour dates indefinitely, Doyle didn’t sit idle long before performing live stream concerts and recording his new six song EP. Looking for something comforting in a year that had everyone out of sorts, Doyle went back to his roots to rediscover his love of folk music, especially the traditional songs from his native Newfoundland.

"I realize this may seem odd to some, as in most parts of the world people have one or two songs they don't remember learning, like Happy Birthday or Silent Night,” says Alan. “But in Newfoundland we have so many songs that are just part of our language. I doubt many from around here could tell you when they learned I'se The B'y or Lukey’s Boat. We just know them."

Inspired, he wrote three original songs plus unique spins on three classics: "Back Home on the Island" by one of Newfoundland's most popular musical groups Wonderful Grand Band; "Let It Be Me" popularized by legendary duo The Everly Brothers; and the first single, the shanty "Leave Her Johnny."

The result is Back to the Harbour, “a 6-song EP that maintains his quality consistently with an energetic fusion that carries over to his own personal efforts. Songs that are a part of his language.” – Americana Highways

“…his voice is Guinness-thick, and as warm as a Canadian kitchen, where Newfoundlanders traditionally gathered in the winter for family singalongs.” – San Francisco Examiner

Alan Doyle will return to the road in 2022 with his 6-piece band and special guest Chris Trapper. For tickets and full list of dates, visit https://alandoyle.ca/tour/

ABOUT ALAN DOYLE: Back to the Harbour follows Rough Side Out, Doyle's chart-topping country album released last February, and Songs from Home, a collection of music from Doyle and an all-star lineup of Newfoundland artists, which was released in November. Doyle – the songwriter, producer, actor and author – is a 12-time JUNO Award nominee for his solo material and work with his iconic band Great Big Sea. In 2018, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his contributions to the musical traditions of Newfoundland and for his commitment to numerous charitable initiatives. His most recent book, All Together Now: A Newfoundlander's Light Tales for Heavy Times, was released in November 2020 and quickly became a national bestseller.

U.S. TOUR DATES

FEB 16 / BUFFALO, NY @ Town Ballroom
FEB 17 / CLAYTON, NY @ Clayton Opera House
FEB 18 / BARRE, VT @ Barre Opera House

FEB 19 / BOSTON, MA @ City Winery

FEB 20 / BOSTON, MA @ City Winery

FEB 22 / PORTLAND, ME @ Aura

FEB 23 / HOLYOKE, MA @ Gateway Center for the Arts

FEB 24 / CONCORD, NH @ Capitol Center for the Arts

FEB 25 / PORT WASHINGTON, NY @ Landmark on Main

FEB 26 / NEW YORK, NY @ SONY Hall

FEB 27 / PHILADELPHIA, PA @ City Winery

MAR 1 / WASHINGTON, DC @ City Winery

MAR 3 / RICHMOND, VA @  Tin Pan

MAR 4 / RALEIGH, NC @ Lincoln Theatre

MAR 5 / CHARLOTTE, NC @ Booth Playhouse

MAR 6 / ASHEVILLE, NC @ Grey Eagle

MAR 8 / PONTE VEDRA, FL @ Ponte Vedra Music Hall

MAR 9 / OCALA, FL @ Reilly Arts Center

MAR 10 / CLEARWATER, FL @ Bilhemier Capital Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall

MAR 11 / BONITA SPRINGS, FL @ Centers for Arts Bonita Springs

MAR 12 / BOCA RATON, FL @ The Funky Biscuit

APR 12 / SEATTLE, WA @ Triple Door

APR 13 / SEATTLE, WA @ Triple Door

APR 14 / PORTLAND, OR @ Alberta Rose Theatre

APR 15 / NOVATO, CA @ Session Room at HopMonk Tavern

APR 16 / LOS ANGELES, CA @ Pico Union

APR 17 / PHOENIX, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum

APR 19 / DENVER, CO @ Soiled Dove Underground

APR 20 / DENVER, CO @ Soiled Dove Underground

APR 21 / KANSAS CITY, MO @ Madrid Theatre

APR 22 / EDWARDSVILLE, IL @ Wildey Theatre

APR 23 / NASHVILLE, TN @ City Winery

APR 24 / ATLANTA, GA @ City Winery

APR 26 / CLEVELAND, OH @ Music Box

APR 27 / ANN ARBOR, MI @ The Ark

APR 29 / CHICAGO, IL @ City Winery

APR 30 / MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Dakota

MAY 1 / MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ Dakota

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ROSS COOPER ANNOUNCES MAY & JUNE U.S. TOUR DATES IN TEXAS AND MIDWEST

ROSS COOPER ANNOUNCES MAY & JUNE U.S. TOUR DATES

IN TEXAS AND MIDWEST

“ARTIST OF THE WEEK” – HOLLER COUNTRY (5/21/21)

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NASHVILLE, TENN. - Nashville-based, Texas-raised Americana artist Ross Cooper is touring to support his new release Chasing Old Highs throughout Texas and the Midwest in May and June. Today, he is featured as the “Artist of the Week” on Holler Country who featured the acoustic performance video of the title track ‘Chasing Old Highs”.

“…from the perspective of a rodeo champion, one who can’t keep up with the physical demands of the sport. He recorded a special acoustic version with his dog Jack sitting by his side – well, at least through the first verse. Pups buck to their own time, too.” – Holler Country

With a style akin to Robert Earl Keen and Townes Van Zandt, and tempered by a Springsteen-style spirit of the lost road, for Ross Cooper, songwriting has always been about painting those kind of very real pictures, capturing the moment the hill country fades into dirt and desert, or the moment a career turns from hope to despair. The 11-track record walks that dusty line between Texas and Tennessee, cactuses and river, atmosphere and emotion. It’s in a space all its own announcing a different kind of modern songwriter, one that’s not afraid to smile at the past.

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“Cooper’s voice is defiant and haunting as he praises the resilience of his neighbors, who never met a devil they couldn’t tame. ‘It feels like home in a hell,’ the former bronc rider sings of his gritty stomping grounds, ‘but we’re still here, south of the angels.’” – Rolling Stone Country Music Pick for “South of the Angels” 

“Ross Cooper is putting his faith in the universe and trying to put his worries out of his mind on his new song ‘Freewheelin’ Feelin’”. – The Boot 

“…with a dose of promise and positivity…[“Hello Sunshine”] inspired by the feeling of waking up on a good day…” – American Songwriter

U.S. TOUR DATES

MAY 21 / DALLAS, TX @ The Rustic
MAY 22 / HOUSTON, TX @ The Rustic
MAY 25 / NASHVILLE, TN @ The New Lows Residency

JUNE 4 / AMARILLO, TX @ Live at Hoots

JUNE 5 / LUBBOCK, TX @ CottonFest 2021

JUNE 10 / SPRINGFIELD, MO @ Live at Southbound

JUNE 11 / ARKANSAS CITY, KS @ Burford Theater with Ned Ledoux

JUNE 12 / WATERLOO, NE @ Live at Bucks

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RELEASE DATE:  FEBRUARY 26, 2021

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LETHAL AMOUNTS PRESENTS DESTROY BOYS LIVE ONLINE MARCH 27TH AT 7PM PST

LETHAL AMOUNTS PRESENTS DESTROY BOYS

 LIVE ONLINE MARCH 27TH AT 7PM PST

"Channeling the spirit of anarchic American garage rock and melodic sensibilities of classic Bay Area punk into short snarling songs, Sacramento’s Destroy Boys whip up noise that is truly timeless.”  - Rock Sound

“The band’s sardonic, biting tunes are a perfect blend of political subterfuge, headbang-able rhythms, and the overall catharsis of unrestrained self-expression. It’s scratchy punk that reminds listeners that it doesn’t really matter how technically sound you are, although Destroy Boys certainly have that covered as well, it’s about the passion, dammit.” - V13

“Destroy Boys have earned high-profile fans like Billie Joe Armstrong all before graduating from high school. - UPROXX

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Los Angeles art gallery, promoter and connoisseur of cool Lethal Amounts is excited to announce their debut concert film with Hopeless Records and  San Francisco Bay Area Destroy Boys taking place March 27th at 7pm PT.  Lethal Amounts founder Danny Fuentes has built a reputation as the torchbearer of the counterculture, celebrating the cultreshifters of the past while championing up and coming creatives. The gallery has become a living and breathing history lesson of Punk Rock with photo exhibits from Leee Black Childers, the official photographer of Andy Warhol’s Factory to legendary Los Angeles photographer Edward Colver, who is best known for capturing some of the most iconic images of the hardcore punk era in Los Angeles.  Destroy Boys Live will be Fuentes’ directorial debut. 

“For outsiders and outliers, Danny Fuentes’ gallery is a place to call home.”  

- The Los Angeles Times

Destroy Boys are a three-piece band founded by Violet Mayugba (guitar/vocals) and Alexia Roditis (vocals/guitar). Rounded out by drummer Narsai Malik they have been redefining West Coast punk, making waves from the California shoreline to the UK, sharing stages with up and coming bands like Mannequin Pussy as well as punk stalwarts such as Face To Face and Lagwagon. They’ve also racked up over 40 million streams, with the numbers ticking upward every day without fail. Their visceral personal tales of scene bullies, elitist cliques, betrayal, and unrequited love have won over the hearts and ears of eager listeners ranging from the fervent teens who pack out their shows to Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong (see his mention in the Rolling Stone cover story HERE via Instagram HERE).  

The band just released their searing new single “Muzzle,”  through their new label partner Hopeless Records,  that Alternative Press called “Ferocious”  and RockSound commented that with “less than a minute in length and packed tight with thrashing guitars and barked vocals, it's a kick to the temple that is simply impossible to ignore,”  The song has been added to the top punk and alternative rock playlists on streaming services all around the world, was added to SiriusXM’s Faction channel and has received early spins on numerous radio stations in Europe. 

“Destroy Boys aren't playing nice in "Muzzle," kicking ass and taking names in the high-energy new single about fighting back against the powers that be. Turn this one all the way up.” 

- Refinery 29

The single was just a taste of what’s come. The band has been working on a new album and after a 2020 that promised tours with Against Me! and Vundabar, as well as a slot on the Sad Summer Festival, the livestream offers up a front row treat for fans who haven’t seen the band live in a year, with incredible live performances of the new single “Muzzle,” fan favorites such as “Fences,” and “Duck Eat Duck World” that was featured in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2.  In addition to the performances the film gives a look into the recording process, and intimate interviews with the group on how they got their start playing shows and touring while they were in high school.

This is not the band's first foray into collaborating with Lethal Amounts.  Earlier this year Destroy Boys launched their second merch collaboration with Lethal Amounts (See HERE)  so working with Fuentes  on the livestream was a natural fit.   “Lethal Amounts was an absolute joy to work with,” says Roditis. “Danny has a wonderful creative vision and we loved collaborating with him on this project. He let us be free and be ourselves, while inputting his slick and unique twist on things.” 

“To me,  Destroy Boys have that feeling of timelessness, says Fuentes. “I've seen them live and I got chills up my spine watching a band I knew no songs to yet. They just took me to another place in my mind, probably to that place when music and concerts were so new and exciting as a kid. They have something eternal about them and I wanted to capture a bit of that essence in a film and not just another  “live-stream” in a pandemic kinda world. Their energy is intoxicating and their self awareness is inspiring. I felt it was important to not just see them perform but see them as artists in the process of creating as well as giving us a glimpse of their personal philosophies.”

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Our humble beginnings start with a logo, our now infamous Lethal Amounts “LA Safety Pins”, helped launched the name and image of the brand. Lethal Amounts began as a clothing line predominantly focussing on graphic t-shirts being hand screen printed.  With their first brick and mortar store they launched the gallery that quickly bloomed into a haven for outsiders and confrontationists.  Lethal Amounts showcases the extremes of individuals who have moved culture forward, living on the edge outside of societal norms and challenging traditional views on sexuality.  Rock ’n Roll of the past that has crossed over into pop culture fanaticism, street culture influences and cult hero worship. Artist’s who have shown in the gallery include Leee Black Childers (the house photographer for Andy Warhol’s Factory), famed punk rock photographer Edward Colver, Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Al Jourgensen, Psychic TV and more. Additional highlights include the Nick Cave Smoking exhibit, Spiritual Cramp : Christian Death exhibit and documentary launch, Shawn M. Crahan (of Slipknot’s) His Whores exhibit, an Anton LaVey event featuring an exhibit of photography and ephemera from the colorful, and notorious cultural icon, Goodbye Pogo: The Art of John Wayne Gacy and Once Upon a Time in 69' : The Life of Charles Manson.

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