Matt & Kim Play Fallon

So Matt & Kim made a visit to Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon last week and it was like insult to injury for they are coming nowhere near me.  And the two cities they hit that would be doable both fall on busy weekends for me.  But rather than sulk, I thought I would share their tour dates with all of you and encourage you to go by giving you a glimpse of how awesome their live show will be.

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August
13 – East Hampton, N.Y. @ Music To Know Festival
20 – Hollywood, Calif. @ Sunset Strip Music Festival
27 – Annapolis, Md. @ Silopanna Music Festival

September
7 – Saint Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center
9 – Bonner Springs, Kan. @ Sandstone Amphitheatre
10 – Noblesville, Ind @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
11 – Clarkston, Mich. @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
13 – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio @ Blossom Music Center
15 – Burgettstown, Pa. @ First Niagra Pavilion
16 – Saratoga, N.Y. @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
17 – Camden, N.J. @ Susquehanna Bank Center
18 – Virginia Beach. Va @ Farm Bureau Live
20 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
21 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
23 – West Palm Beach, Fla. @ Cruzan Amphitheater
24 – Tampa, Fla. @ 1-800-ASK-Gary Amphitheatre
26 – Woodlands, Tex. @ Woodlands Pavilion
27 – Dallas, Tex. @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
29 – Alburquerque, N.M. @ Hard Rock Casino
30 – Tempe, Ariz. @ Tempe Beach Park Amphitheatre

October
1 – Anaheim, Calif. @ Honda Center
2 – Wheatland, Calif. @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre
5 – Mountain View, Calif. @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
6 – Chula Vista, Calif. @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
7 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Red Rock Resort
8 – Hollywood, Calif. @ Hollywood Bowl

Lessons From Late Night: Ray Lamontagne

When in search of a musical artist that is head and shoulders above all other counterparts, Ray LaMontagne does not disappoint.  Armed with a guitar, beard, and a truck load of God given talent Ray has been on the gold paved road in a sea of solo artists whielding a wide array of styled love songs.  His smooth, raspy voice accompanied by melodious guitar offers up a perfect combination, sure to spread love and happiness wherever played.  Add the horn sounds of big band and you have, “You Are the Best Thing,” off of LaMontagne’s newest album “Gospel in the Grain.”  This performance on The Late Show with David Letterman, illuminates all of the talent Ray LaMontagne has been blessed with.  Be sure to enjoy and share this with those you love.  

Hailing from Long Beach, CA, utilizing the sounds of british bands, and add a heavy dose of Freddie Mercury (Queen) inspired singing styles and you have the Cold War Kids.  Performing “Relief,” off of their second and newest album, Loyalty to Loyalty, this grungy, dark song truly illustrates what separates them from all of the pop music being produced today.  With heavy use of keyboard, drums and no guitar, it provides a great foundational beat, partnered with the very different vocal styles of lead singer Nathan Willett; you have their performance that showcases who the Cold War Kids are on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.  I have personally been impressed with all of the work the Cold War Kids have created, enjoy this great performance!  I hope it causes more interest in listening to the great music the Cold War Kids have become known for.