PAUL WELLER is relishing his shift at LIAM GALLAGHER's benefit show for Japan as he's got a strong connection to the country.
The former JAM frontman joins BEADY EYE, RICHARD ASHCROFT, PRIMAL SCREAM, GRAHAM COXON and THE CORAL for the April 3 show at London's Brixton O2 Academy.
He said: "I really wanted to do something to show solidarity and sympathy with the Japanese people. Japan is a place I've been to many times in the last 30 years.
"I've made many friends there and have been treated very well.
"They are a kind race. My heart goes out to them.
"The line-up is great for the show and it's gonna be a brilliant night."
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Paul Weller To Play Benefit Gig For Japan!
On April 3 Weller will join Beady Eye, Graham Coxon, Primal Scream, Richard Ashcroft and The Coral to play a special show at Brixton Academy in aid of the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.
The show is being held to raise money for Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11.
Almost 8,500 people have died in the disaster with thousands injured and with nearly 13,000 people still missing the need for an immediate response is immense.
The Japanese Red Cross has been working on the ground since the disaster struck, mobilizing 85 teams - made up of 700 doctors, nurses and support staff who have provided first aid, healthcare and assistance in assessing the damage and the needs of the communities affected.
Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday (March 25) at 9am, limited to a maximum of 4 per applicant.
Tickets will be available from http://www.gigsandtours.com, http://www.ticketweb.co.uk and http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk or via the 24hr hotline on 0844 811 0051.
The show is being held to raise money for Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11.
Almost 8,500 people have died in the disaster with thousands injured and with nearly 13,000 people still missing the need for an immediate response is immense.
The Japanese Red Cross has been working on the ground since the disaster struck, mobilizing 85 teams - made up of 700 doctors, nurses and support staff who have provided first aid, healthcare and assistance in assessing the damage and the needs of the communities affected.
Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday (March 25) at 9am, limited to a maximum of 4 per applicant.
Tickets will be available from http://www.gigsandtours.com, http://www.ticketweb.co.uk and http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk or via the 24hr hotline on 0844 811 0051.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Paul Weller And White Lies To Support Kings Of Leon In Hyde Park!
Kings of Leon have today announced that joining them as special guests at their 2 Hyde Park shows this June will be British Icon Paul Weller playing his only UK shows for the remainder of 2011, White Lies and Zac Brown Band.
Paul Weller has a career that spans over 30 years, he remains one of British music's most Iconic figures, still making relevant music and receiving critical acclaim. In 2010 alone, he received for his latest album "Wake Up the Nation", the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award, NME Godlike Genuis Award, Uncut Award for Album of the year and a Mercury Music Award nomination, as well as embarking upon a totally sold out UK arena tour plus 5 sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall. Speaking on playing his only UK outdoor shows of 2011, Paul had the following to say
"I'm really looking forward to playing the 2 nights in my home town at Hyde Park with Kings of Leon. They will be the only shows I'm doing for the rest of this year so we'll make sure they are top!"
In addition to writing and recording their second long-player 'Ritual' (released in January this year), the last 12 months have seen White Lies play stadium and arena shows as main support to Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Muse as well as their own hugely successful world-wide headline tour which included 2 sold-out nights at London's O2 Brixton Academy and was in support of their 2009 album 'To Lose My Life' which debuted at #1 on the UK charts when released in January 2009 and saw the band being awarded with 'Best New Band' gongs at both the Q and Mojo Awards.
In 2010, Zac Brown Band were named GRAMMY's "Best New Artist" and their second major label studio album 'You Get What You Give' (Southern Ground/Atlantic Records) debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their double platinum-certified, major label debut 'The Foundation' (Southern Ground/Bigger Picture/Atlantic Records) was one of Billboard's Top 20 albums of 2009. The now two-time GRAMMY Award winning group has headlined highly successful tours in the United States and recently toured with Dave Matthews Band on their 2010 their stadium tour. This marks the first time Zac Brown Band has toured outside of the United States.
Kings of Leon's highly acclaimed fifth album 'Come Around Sundown' (out now on Columbia Records) became their third consecutive album to debut at #1 when it topped the UK album charts on release last year, claiming both the biggest week one sales of 2010 & the biggest ever first week digital sales along the way.
Like last year's triumphant, sold-out headline performance to 65,000 fans and their brace of sold-out arena shows in December 2010; this year's Hyde Park shows are set to be one of the highlights of the summer. The dates are as follows:
Kings of Leon: Summer 2011
June 22nd London Hyde Park
June 23rd London Hyde Park
From MusicNews.com
Paul Weller has a career that spans over 30 years, he remains one of British music's most Iconic figures, still making relevant music and receiving critical acclaim. In 2010 alone, he received for his latest album "Wake Up the Nation", the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award, NME Godlike Genuis Award, Uncut Award for Album of the year and a Mercury Music Award nomination, as well as embarking upon a totally sold out UK arena tour plus 5 sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall. Speaking on playing his only UK outdoor shows of 2011, Paul had the following to say
"I'm really looking forward to playing the 2 nights in my home town at Hyde Park with Kings of Leon. They will be the only shows I'm doing for the rest of this year so we'll make sure they are top!"
In addition to writing and recording their second long-player 'Ritual' (released in January this year), the last 12 months have seen White Lies play stadium and arena shows as main support to Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Muse as well as their own hugely successful world-wide headline tour which included 2 sold-out nights at London's O2 Brixton Academy and was in support of their 2009 album 'To Lose My Life' which debuted at #1 on the UK charts when released in January 2009 and saw the band being awarded with 'Best New Band' gongs at both the Q and Mojo Awards.
In 2010, Zac Brown Band were named GRAMMY's "Best New Artist" and their second major label studio album 'You Get What You Give' (Southern Ground/Atlantic Records) debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their double platinum-certified, major label debut 'The Foundation' (Southern Ground/Bigger Picture/Atlantic Records) was one of Billboard's Top 20 albums of 2009. The now two-time GRAMMY Award winning group has headlined highly successful tours in the United States and recently toured with Dave Matthews Band on their 2010 their stadium tour. This marks the first time Zac Brown Band has toured outside of the United States.
Kings of Leon's highly acclaimed fifth album 'Come Around Sundown' (out now on Columbia Records) became their third consecutive album to debut at #1 when it topped the UK album charts on release last year, claiming both the biggest week one sales of 2010 & the biggest ever first week digital sales along the way.
Like last year's triumphant, sold-out headline performance to 65,000 fans and their brace of sold-out arena shows in December 2010; this year's Hyde Park shows are set to be one of the highlights of the summer. The dates are as follows:
Kings of Leon: Summer 2011
June 22nd London Hyde Park
June 23rd London Hyde Park
From MusicNews.com
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