Some new shit for your fucking ass today: Jake’s interview with Matisyahu, and some live footage of the Devil Wears Prada getting pissed in San Francisco, which you can see below. Coming soon: an interview with the newly reunited Far, and live footage of Mickey Avalon in Sac. Doing big things…or at least things.

Recently signed to Universal Republic Records’, this 6-piece collective - even including a violin - out of Denver, CO is nothing like you’ve ever heard before. Insane rhymer emcees Brer Rabbit and Johnny 5 come straight out of Denver underground and are taking over. They’ve got a positive message so listen up and check ‘em out at flobots.org. All fall tour dates will be with Matisyahu unless noted.

10/18/08 Milwaukee WI The Eagles Club
10/19/08 Chicago IL Riviera Theatre
10/21/08 Covington KY Madison Theatre
10/22/08 Indianapolis IN Egyptian Room
10/23/08 Detroit MI The Fillmore Detroit
10/26/08 Johnson City NY Magic City Music Hall
10/28/08 Providence RI Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
10/29/08 Boston MA Orpheum Theatre
10/30/08 Philadelphia PA Electric Factory Ballroom
11/01/08 Baltimore MD Ram’s Head Live
11/02/08 Montclair NJ Wellmont Theatre
11/03/08 New York NY Webster Hall *w/ Blue Scholars*
11/04/08 Washington DC 9:30 Club *w/ Blue Scholars*
11/06/08 New Haven CT Toad’s Palace *w/ Blue Scholars*
11/12/08 Nashville TN Rocketown *w/ Blue Scholars*
11/17/08 San Diego CA House of Blues
11/18/08 Los Angeles CA Club Nokia LA
11/20/08 Anaheim CA The Grove of Anaheim
11/22/08 Las Vegas NV House of Blues
11/23/08 San Francisco CA The Warfield

In a surprise move, Michael Franti and Spearhead will NOT be playing at Chico State on their upcoming tour in support of their new album, All Rebel Rockers. However, they will be part of a concert outside of the Republican National Convention along with Matisyahu and Anti Flag. Ready the water cannons, St. Paul police force…

From the Epitaph/Anti- press release:

Michael Franti and Spearhead’s All Rebel Rockers Out in Europe
Band to Perform at the Ripple Effect Festival at RNC on September 2
All Rebel Rockers Out Sept 9 in US

Recorded and produced mainly in Jamaica by reggae’s super-duo Sly and Robbie, All Rebel Rockers skillfully pairs Michael Franti’s decidedly left-of-center political messages with infectious dance tracks, creating what is arguably the grooviest protest record ever. The record comes out in the US on September 9th.
On September 2nd on the lawn of the of the State Capitol in St Paul MN, 10,000 music fans and activists will gather for their own sort of commemoration of the Republican National Convention, and Michael Franti will be there, along with Anti Flag, Matisyahu, the founder of Code Pink and many others. Called the Ripple Effect festival, the assemblage is described as “a daylong festival propelling a new wave of progressive action outside the RNC - going beyond the convention and beyond partisanship to empower and unite a diverse range of people with varying backgrounds and interests.”
A few days later, Michael Franti and Spearhead kick off their fall tour on September 6th with the annual Power to the Peaceful festival, which draws 50,000+ people each year to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and was conceived and founded by Michael 10 years ago. More dates are expected to be announced shortly.

Michael Franti and Spearhead on tour:
Sep 2 Ripple Effect Festival / RNC St. Paul, MN
Sep 6 10th Annual Power to the Peaceful San Francisco, California
Sep 7 Power to the Peaceful Yoga Jam San Francisco, California
Sep 10 Ymir Community Baseball Field Ymir, British Columbia
Sep 11 Knitting Factory Concert House Spokane, Washington
Sep 12 Marymoor Amphitheater Redmond, Washington
Sep 13 Roseland Theatre Portland, Oregon
Sep 14 Earthdance Festival Laytonville, California
Sep 19 San Diego Street Scene San Diego, California
Sep 20 The Pozo Saloon Santa Margarita, California
Sep 21 KCRW’s World Festival Los Angeles, California
@ The Hollywood Bowl (with Ozomatli)
Sept 24 Cottonwood Park Mancos, Colorado
Sep 26 Paolo Soleri Amphitheater Santa Fe, New Mexico
Sep 27 Pine Mountain Amphitheater Flagstaff, Arizona
Sep 28 Rialto Theatre Tucson, Arizona

As if Against Me!, All That Remains, Anberlin, Angels and Airwaves, As I Lay Dying, Bouncing Souls, Cobra Starship, Every Time I Die, From First to Last, GBH, Gym Class Heroes, Jack’s Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack, Norma Jean, Paramore, Pennywise, Reel Big Fish, Relient K, Rise Against, Say Anything, Story of the Year, Street Dogs, The Academy Is…, The All-American Rejects, The Bronx, The Dillinger Escape Plan and The Vandals weren’t enough, it was announced today that Matisyahu and Chiodos will both be joining the mainstage of the 2008 Warped Tour for a limited number of dates:

The VANS WARPED TOUR 2008 Presented By AT&T has announced two new additions for a portion of this summer’s trek. Matisyahu will join the tour for the July 9 (Atlanta), July 10 (Orlando), July 11 (Tampa) and the July 13 (Jacksonville) shows. Also look for Chiodos to perform a one-night-only show on July 18 in Detroit at Comerica Park.

“I’m really glad this opportunity came up with Matisyahu,” notes tour founder Kevin Lyman. “He’s an artist I’ve always felt would be an amazing addition to the line up, so I’m excited to have him finally join us for a bit. It’s always great to have a band like Chiodos–who’s been a part of the Warped family since the beginning of their careers–want to come back after all their success to spend a day with us.”

If you dig Chiodos but don’t live in Detroit fret not, you can check out a couple dope videos of the band live from this year’s SXSW festival on the Synthesis YouTube page, along with more than a couple interviews and rap sessions with various members of the band. We’re here for you, man.

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