Matisyahu Returns with Tour and EP
Matisyahu Returns with Tour and EP -MATISYAHU RETURNS WITH NEW EP, SHATTERED ON OCTOBER 21
Following the success Shake Off the Dust…Rise, Live at Stubb’s, Youth, and No Place To Be, Matisayhu is back. On October 21, Matisyahu will release his newest EP, Shattered, via Epic Records. The four-song EP features tracks from his new full-length album, Light, to be released in early 2009.
Produced by David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor, Sublime), Shattered features songs from Matisyahu’s forthcoming album recorded and mixed in Jamaica, New York, Los Angeles and Virginia. Several guest artists contribute to the four-song EP: ground-breaking Jamaican reggae rhythm section Sly & Robbie (drums and bass, “Two Child One Drop” and “I Will Be Light”), son of legendary reggae artist Freddie McGregor and among Jamaica’s youngest and most innovative young producers Stephen McGregor (co-producer, keyboards, drum-programming, “Smash Lies”) , Fish (drums, “So Hi So Lo”) and Norwood Fisher (bass, “So Hi So Lo”) of the legendary L.A. alt-punk-ska band Fishbone and experimental turntablist Ooah from the Glitch Mob (co-producer, co-writer, drum programming on “Two Child One Drop”).
MATISYAHU HITS THE ROAD
Coinciding with the release of Shattered, on October 18 Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu will begin an extensive fall tour across North America. Matisyahu will guide fans through songs from his forthcoming album during listening parties after each show on the fall tour. Fans at each show will also be offered a FREE download of a bonus track from Light along with the opportunity to receive a FREE audio download of a Matisyahu concert of their choice. Get your tickets now before it’s too late!
10.18.08 - The Eagles Club - Milwaukee, WI
10.19.08 - Riviera Theatre - Chicago, IL
10.22.08 - Egyptian Room at Murat Center - Indianapolis, IN
10.23.08 - The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI
10.25.08 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Millvale, PA
10.26.08 - Magic City Music Hall - Johnson City, NY
10.28.08 - Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel - Providence, RI
10.29.08 - Orpheum Theatre - Boston, MA
10.30.08 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
11.01.08 - Ram’s Head Live - Baltimore, MD
11.02.08 - Wellmont Theatre - Montclair, NJ
11.03.08 - Sixth and I Historic Synagogue - Washington, D.C.
11.04.08 - Virginia Tech University—Burruss Hall - Blacksburg, VA
11.06.08 - Norva Theater - Norfolk, VA
11.08.08 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA
11.09.08 - House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
11.10.08 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
11.11.08 - Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre - Austin, TX
11.13.08 - Palladium Ballroom - Dallas, TX
11.15.08 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
11.17.08 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
11.18.08 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles, CA
11.19.08 - Bell Memorial Union Auditorium - Chico, CA
11.20.08 - Grove of Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
11.22.08 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
11.23.08 - Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA
11.24.08 - The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA
11.26.08 - Harry O’s - Park City, UT
11.29.08 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO
11.30.08 - Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO
12.06.08 - Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
12.07.08 - Cannery - Nashville, TN
12.09.08 - Blue Note - Columbia, MO
12.11.08 - Bogart’s - Cincinnati, OH
12.14.08 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
12.16.08 - Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, ON
12.17.08 – Metropolis - Montreal, QC
12.18.08 - Higher Ground - Burlington, VT
MATISYAHU’S THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY
The eight-show series includes dates in Manhattan and Brooklyn for a total of four shows in each borough, featuring special guests each night, including Brett Dennen, Easy Star All-Stars, Assembly of Dust, Asher Roth, The Leevees, Little Jackie, U Melt and a special surprise DJ soon to be announced. The festival begins December 21, the first night of Chanukah, and concludes
December 30.
Previous Festival of Light shows have included special guests Tim Reynolds, Blues Traveler and The Wailers. This year Matisyahu will kick off the Third Annual Festival of Lights show at Webster Hall in Manhattan on December 21 with a very special guest DJ set.
Tickets for Festival of Light shows will be available for pre-sale on October 15 and will go on sale to the general public on October 17. Tickets may be purchased either through no fee box offices at the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan and Williamsburg Music Hall in Brooklyn or at Ticketmaster.com.
12.21.08 -Webster Hall w/ DJ set by TBA - New York, NY
12.22.08 - Webster Hall w/ The Leevees - New York, NY
12.23.08 - Webster Hall w/ U Melt - New York, NY
12.25.08 - Webster Hall w/ Easy Star All-Stars - New York, NY
12.27.08 - Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Asher Roth - Brooklyn, NY
12.28.08 - Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Assembly of Dust - Brooklyn, NY
12.29.08 - Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Little Jackie - Brooklyn, NY
12.30.08 - Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Brett Dennen - Brooklyn, NY
LIMITED EDITION CONCERT POSTER SERIES
Matisyahu has created a limited edition concert poster series for his fall tour. Each show has its own limited edition poster specifically designed for that city! These hand-screened posters were made in limited edition of 150 and signed and numbered by Hero Design Studio.
For more information on Matisyahu, please visit: www.matisyahuworld.com, www.myspace.com/matisyahu
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