RAKES BREAKS
www.therakes.co.uk
I got a note from the Astralwerks band Free Energy saying that some of their shows were canceled due to the fact that the Rakes broke up. That was a bit of a shocker, considering that I thought the Rakes, along with Bloc Party, were a really successful band with top 40 singles.
Here is an excerpt from the statement from the band, dated October 22nd:
The Rakes have always been very adamant and proud of the fact that we give 100% to every gig we’ve ever played. If we can’t give it everything then we won’t do it. That was the rule we set ourselves from day one. After much deliberation we have come to the shared conclusion that we can’t give it 100% anymore and regret to announce that The Rakes are calling it a day.
A total of 10 dates were canceled by Free Energy, but here is the new dates (note: Minneapolis is canceled):FREE ENERGY TOUR DATES:
- 10/24: London, UK @ Cargo (DFA Night)
- 10/26: London, UK @ Barfly
- 10/27: London, UK @ Rough Trade Records (Hoxton) In-Store
- (Early Show)/Waterats (Late Show)
- 10/28: London, UK @ Windmill
- 11/11: Boston, MA @ Great Scott
- 11/19: Dallas, TX @ The Cavern
- 11/20: Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
- 11/21: Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
- 11/22: Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
- 11/23: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
- 11/24: Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
- 11/25: Washington, DC @ DC9, set TBA
- 11/27: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
- 11/28: New York, NY @ Santos Party House
IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU
lilyallenmusic.com
Speaking of splitting, Lily Allen will be splitting from her record label, EMI. Allen, who recently had that insert-mouth-in-foot moment when she had nothing but disdain her fans for sharing her music, is to set up her own record label. She's currently has no plans on touring or promoting her latest album, It's Not Me, It's You and have pretty much abandoned being on the internet.
Quote:
I've thrown away my laptop and I haven't got a Blackberry. I've cut myself off and it's been brilliant so far.
Ironic since her career started because of her fame on myspace.
jarviscocker.net
Not breaking up, Jarvis Cocker was recently quoted by People Magazine as having said:
Glastonbury means an awful lot to me, I would love to play there again. We've talked about it, there we go, there'll be a band reunion.
That sparked a slew of rumors that Pulp were reforming for Glasto 2010.
Unfortunately, as quick as the rumor started, it was also swiftly put to an end when Jarvis came out to say that "Pulp have no plans to get back together".
Someone asked me if I fancied playing at the 40th anniversary of Glastonbury, I said yes, they twisted that into a 'Pulp reform' story. It's not true.
www.itsmorrisseyworld.com
Speaking of further complications: It's widely reported that Morrissey collapse on the floor on the opening song, "This Charming Man" at Oasis Leisure Centre, due to breathing difficulties.
Although, NME said Morrissey to resume tour in London following onstage collapse, I suspect there will be even more cancellations in the future. Morrissey's has always been notorious for cancelling shows, due to illness and/or unexplained circumstances. I have seen Morrissey live before, but my original ticket to see him in somewhen 1994 was dashed when he canceled that show in Los Angeles. I believe we ponied up $75 per ticket (that was like a billion dollars back then).
Of course, none of this compare to the fan outage of Denny offering free burgers to fans who bought tickets to see Morrissey. Morrissey, as you know, is famous for being an advocator of vegetarianism.
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