EPIC TREK TO SHOWCASE MULTI-PLATINUM CHART-TOPPERS
ALONGSIDE SPECIAL GUESTS VERICAL HORIZON AND FASTBALL
ALL-STAR TOUR TO BE ANNOUNCED IN FULL NEXT MONTH
Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, and Gin Blossoms have united to present "Under The Sun 2013," a marathon summer tour featuring a remarkable array of chart topping stars from the Nineties. The multi-artist bill will also see performances from Vertical Horizon and Fastball. Full details – including a complete itinerary and ticket information – will be announced in April.
"Number 1 songs from the Nineties, live? Check," says Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath. "A giant party under the summer sun? Check. Five multi-platinum bands with quick changeovers? Check. It's gonna be a bitchin' summer."
"'Under The Sun' = Fun in the Sun!" says Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth. "You bring your happy face and we'll bring the party..."
"Five bands, 10 guitars – too much fun," says Gin Blossoms' Jesse Valenzuela. "'Under The Sun' will be spreading joy to 36 cities. If we don't win the Nobel Peace Prize, we're not gonna be amused!"
Boasting cumulative sales of 25 million in the US alone, the bands featured on "Under The Sun 2013" stand tall among the biggest and brightest stars of the golden age of alternative pop rock 'n' roll. "Under The Sun 2013" follows 2012's "Summerland Tour," a 31-date trek that packed sheds and arenas nationwide with a line-up co-hosted by McGrath and comprised of Sugar Ray, Everclear, Gin Blossoms, Marcy Playground, and Lit.
More info about the tour can be found here
www.underthesuntour.com
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Jesse will be participating in "I Am AZ Music: Arizona Singer-Songwriters in the Round" event on April 23rd (7PM) at the Musical Instrument Museum. He will be joining Hans Olson, Walt Richardson, and the Zubia Brothers (Lawrence and Mark).
"Five Arizona singers sitting on stage sharing stories and songs. It’s like being invited into the living room with some of Arizona’s best musical talent."
Tickets are $15. Go to the link below for ticket info
http://mimmusictheater.themim.org/singer-songwriters
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A lucky winner for each of the Gin Blossoms tour dates can enter to win:
http://www.fretlight.com/ginblossoms/contest
Fretlight FG-421 guitar autographed by Gin Blossoms band members (retail value $499.99)
Fretlight Gig Bag (retail value $59.95)
Pre-show meet and greet and photo opportunity with some of the Gin Blossoms band members
2 complimentary concert tickets for venue entered*
8x10 autographed photo of the Gin Blossoms
Fretlight T-shirt
*If winner already has purchased tickets, tickets will be upgraded to VIP, if available.
Must be 18 years or older to enter
Must be present at concert to collect prizes
Open to legal residents in the 50 United States
Contest starts on 12/20/12 at 1pm PST and ends at 2/2/13 5pm PST
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Meet and Greet the Gin Blossoms at The Stone Pony show in Asbury Park, NJ! The Light Of Day Foundation is giving away four VIP passes to their Facebook friends, chosen at random. Just go to the link below, and "Like" this great organization that we support. See you in Asbury Park on Saturday January 19th!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Light-of-Day-Foundation/267956511447
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This November, Robin is going to Mount Everest to raise money and awareness for cancer patients worldwide with the LOVE HOPE STRENGTH FOUNDATION "The World's Leading Rock and Roll Cancer Foundation." Robin went to Africa two years ago & climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the Kilimanjaro Rocks Expedition and was so inspired that he wanted to lend his time & talent again to this great organization.
The expedition is called "Everest Rocks II." Robin is joining a group of world class musicians and cancer survivors to set the record for the World's Highest Concert! They will be performing a concert at base camp on Mount Everest that will be broadcast worldwide over the web. All this is done to raise money, awareness and more importantly, giving "Love Hope and Strength" to people fighting cancer all over the world!
He needs your help to help him reach his fund raising goal. To donate please go the link below. This will take you to Robin's donation page. Once you are there, click on donate and you are off and running.
Go here for Robin's page.
http://lovehopestrength.org/trekkers/?user=1&trekker=148
To learn more about the Love Hope Strength Foundation and "Everest Rocks II", http://lovehopestrength.org/everest
And a note from Robin:
In 2009 we helped to build the first cancer treatment center in Eastern Africa. Please support our efforts in Nepal and our trek to Everest Base Camp. http://lovehopestrength.org/everest/meet-the-team/
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Jesse did a Songwriters' Showcase VI at Tempe Center for the Arts back in November and below is a video of it.
"Gin Blossoms Co-Founder Jesse Valenzuela performs at the Tempe Center for the Arts during the Songwriters' Showcase. Hosted by Walt Richardson."
http://youtu.be/2wd74B9eHHY
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Gin Blossoms Summerland 2012 VIP upgrade & packages are available now! Be sure to head on over to http://www.ginblossomslive.com for information and prices.
We're looking forward to meeting everyone at Summerland 2012 soon!
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Jesse will be performing at The Rhythm Room on 4/25 (7PM) with Marshall Crenshaw. More info can be found at Jesse's site http://www.jessevalenzuela.com
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6/28: The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA
6/29: Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
6/30: Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV
7/2: San Diego County Fair - Del Mar, CA
7/3: Comerica Theatre - Phoenix, AZ
7/4: Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - El Paso, TX
7/6: ACL Live at The Moody Theatre - Austin, TX
7/7: Billy Bob's Texas - Fort Worth, TX
7/8: SpiritBank Event Center - Tulsa, OK
7/10: The LC Pavilion - Columbus, OH
7/11: Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
7/13: Chastain Park Amphitheater - Atlanta, GA
7/14: Raleigh Amphitheater - Raleigh, NC
7/15: Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre - Charlotte, NC
7/18: Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY
7/20: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - Bethel, NY
7/21: PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
7/22: Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion - Gilford, NH
7/24: Sands Bethlehem Event Center - Bethlehem, PA
7/25: Wolf Trap - Vienna, VA
7/27: Revel - Atlantic City, NJ
7/29: Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
8/2: MotorCity Casino Hotel - Detroit, MI
8/3: Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL
8/4: Bayfront Festival Park - Duluth, MN
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Long time drummer John Richardson has moved to working in the studio on
a more full time basis while juggling other artist drum positions on the road.
"John is a great drummer and all of us support his passion for recording.
We all wish him the very best and thank him for all his hard work and
dedication. We welcome Scott Hessel as our new drummer on the
road."
--Gin Blossoms
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Gin Blossoms / Blog
Under The Sun Tour
EPIC TREK TO SHOWCASE MULTI-PLATINUM CHART-TOPPERS ALONGSIDE SPECIAL GUESTS VERICAL HORIZON AND FASTBALL ALL-STAR TOUR TO BE ANNOUNCED IN FULL NEXT MONTH Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, and Gin Blossoms have united to present "Under The Sun 2013," a marathon summer tour featuring a remarkable array of chart topping stars from the Nineties. The multi-artist bill will also see performances from Vertical Horizon and Fastball. Full details – including a complete itinerary and ticket information – will be announced in April. "Number 1 songs from the Nineties, live? Check," says Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath. "A giant party under the summer sun? Check. Five multi-platinum bands with quick changeovers? Check. It's gonna be a bitchin' summer." "'Under The Sun' = Fun in the Sun!" says Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth. "You bring your happy face and we'll bring the party..." "Five bands, 10 guitars – too much fun," says Gin Blossoms' Jesse Valenzuela. "'Under The Sun' will be spreading joy to 36 cities. If we don't win the Nobel Peace Prize, we're not gonna be amused!" Boasting cumulative sales of 25 million in the US alone, the bands featured on "Under The Sun 2013" stand tall among the biggest and brightest stars of the golden age of alternative pop rock 'n' roll. "Under The Sun 2013" follows 2012's "Summerland Tour," a 31-date trek that packed sheds and arenas nationwide with a line-up co-hosted by McGrath and comprised of Sugar Ray, Everclear, Gin Blossoms, Marcy Playground, and Lit. More info about the tour can be found here www.underthesuntour.com
Reply
Jesse in "I Am AZ Music: Arizona Singer-Songwriters in the Round"
Jesse will be participating in "I Am AZ Music: Arizona Singer-Songwriters in the Round" event on April 23rd (7PM) at the Musical Instrument Museum. He will be joining Hans Olson, Walt Richardson, and the Zubia Brothers (Lawrence and Mark).
"Five Arizona singers sitting on stage sharing stories and songs. It’s like being invited into the living room with some of Arizona’s best musical talent."
Tickets are $15. Go to the link below for ticket info
http://mimmusictheater.themim.org/singer-songwriters
Reply
Win a Fretlight Guitar Signed by the Gins!
A lucky winner for each of the Gin Blossoms tour dates can enter to win:
http://www.fretlight.com/ginblossoms/contest
Fretlight FG-421 guitar autographed by Gin Blossoms band members (retail value $499.99) Fretlight Gig Bag (retail value $59.95) Pre-show meet and greet and photo opportunity with some of the Gin Blossoms band members 2 complimentary concert tickets for venue entered* 8x10 autographed photo of the Gin Blossoms Fretlight T-shirt
*If winner already has purchased tickets, tickets will be upgraded to VIP, if available.
Must be 18 years or older to enter Must be present at concert to collect prizes Open to legal residents in the 50 United States Contest starts on 12/20/12 at 1pm PST and ends at 2/2/13 5pm PST
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Meet & Greet with Gin Blossoms January 19th!
Meet and Greet the Gin Blossoms at The Stone Pony show in Asbury Park, NJ! The Light Of Day Foundation is giving away four VIP passes to their Facebook friends, chosen at random. Just go to the link below, and "Like" this great organization that we support. See you in Asbury Park on Saturday January 19th!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Light-of-Day-Foundation/267956511447
Reply
Robin in "Everest Rocks II" for Love Hope Strength Foundation
This November, Robin is going to Mount Everest to raise money and awareness for cancer patients worldwide with the LOVE HOPE STRENGTH FOUNDATION "The World's Leading Rock and Roll Cancer Foundation." Robin went to Africa two years ago & climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the Kilimanjaro Rocks Expedition and was so inspired that he wanted to lend his time & talent again to this great organization.
The expedition is called "Everest Rocks II." Robin is joining a group of world class musicians and cancer survivors to set the record for the World's Highest Concert! They will be performing a concert at base camp on Mount Everest that will be broadcast worldwide over the web. All this is done to raise money, awareness and more importantly, giving "Love Hope and Strength" to people fighting cancer all over the world!
He needs your help to help him reach his fund raising goal. To donate please go the link below. This will take you to Robin's donation page. Once you are there, click on donate and you are off and running.
Go here for Robin's page. http://lovehopestrength.org/trekkers/?user=1&trekker=148
To learn more about the Love Hope Strength Foundation and "Everest Rocks II", http://lovehopestrength.org/everest
And a note from Robin:
In 2009 we helped to build the first cancer treatment center in Eastern Africa. Please support our efforts in Nepal and our trek to Everest Base Camp. http://lovehopestrength.org/everest/meet-the-team/
Reply
Songwriters' Showcase with Jesse Valenzuela
Jesse did a Songwriters' Showcase VI at Tempe Center for the Arts back in November and below is a video of it.
"Gin Blossoms Co-Founder Jesse Valenzuela performs at the Tempe Center for the Arts during the Songwriters' Showcase. Hosted by Walt Richardson."
http://youtu.be/2wd74B9eHHY
Reply
Gin Blossoms Summerland 2012 VIP Upgrades & Packages
Gin Blossoms Summerland 2012 VIP upgrade & packages are available now! Be sure to head on over to http://www.ginblossomslive.com for information and prices.
We're looking forward to meeting everyone at Summerland 2012 soon!
Reply
Jesse at The Rhythm Room 4/25
Jesse will be performing at The Rhythm Room on 4/25 (7PM) with Marshall Crenshaw. More info can be found at Jesse's site http://www.jessevalenzuela.com
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Summerland 2012 Tour!
6/28: The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA 6/29: Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA 6/30: Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV 7/2: San Diego County Fair - Del Mar, CA 7/3: Comerica Theatre - Phoenix, AZ 7/4: Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - El Paso, TX 7/6: ACL Live at The Moody Theatre - Austin, TX 7/7: Billy Bob's Texas - Fort Worth, TX 7/8: SpiritBank Event Center - Tulsa, OK 7/10: The LC Pavilion - Columbus, OH 7/11: Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH 7/13: Chastain Park Amphitheater - Atlanta, GA 7/14: Raleigh Amphitheater - Raleigh, NC 7/15: Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre - Charlotte, NC 7/18: Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY 7/20: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - Bethel, NY 7/21: PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ 7/22: Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion - Gilford, NH 7/24: Sands Bethlehem Event Center - Bethlehem, PA 7/25: Wolf Trap - Vienna, VA 7/27: Revel - Atlantic City, NJ 7/29: Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT 8/2: MotorCity Casino Hotel - Detroit, MI 8/3: Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL 8/4: Bayfront Festival Park - Duluth, MN
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John Moves Forward, Scott Hessel Moves In!
Long time drummer John Richardson has moved to working in the studio on a more full time basis while juggling other artist drum positions on the road.
"John is a great drummer and all of us support his passion for recording. We all wish him the very best and thank him for all his hard work and dedication. We welcome Scott Hessel as our new drummer on the road."
--Gin Blossoms
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