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Electric Six to headline Laura Rock Benefit Show on May 23 in Pontiac 
Electric Six is a touring machine, as many readers will know. We play a lot of shows in a given year, and 2008 is no exception. However, we won't play a more important show than the one scheduled for Friday, May 23 at the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, Michigan. That's because this particular show is a benefit for a good friend of the band, Laura Rock, who's in a tough position and is in need of all of our support at this time.Laura's a long standing supporter and friend of the Detroit music scene, and she's recently had some critical health issues arise, and along with that comes the associated astronomical costs. So, to at least try to make a dent in that, E6 is part of the best lineup Detroit area music fans will see all year, with all proceeds from the show being donated to Laura and her family. The lineup for this show is truly a who's who of what's going on in Detroit music. In addition to E6, the show will feature performances from The Meatmen (Lansing/Touch and Go Hardcore legends, fronted by original king funnyman Tesco Vee), SSM (Detroit supergroup featuring members of the Hentchmen, Sights, and Cyril Lords), Johnny Headband (well-loved Detroit eclectics featuring E6's own Smorgasbord, performing under his stage name "Keith Thompson"), Carjack (Detroit Electronic robo-rock) and Deastro (Detroit two man electronic insanity). All of this, for the recession-friendly price of $15. So, for anyone (and they are legion) who knows Laura or for anyone who's looking for the best night of music they'll hear in 2008, this is a can't miss show. Doors are at 6:30, and we anticipate this will be a VERY busy show, so make sure to get there early.
State of the Six Address: Summer Starts for Us in April This Year
BROOKLYN, Apr. 9 -- The following can be attributed to Dick Valentine: Aloha. I write a short blurb to inform one and all alike that the Extermination of the USA, UK, and Spain is complete. Electric Six is proud of Electric Six and Electric Six would like to take this time to congratulate deyself.We continue to work on our fifth album and we work with the understanding that we are going to release this record in October 2008 on Metropolis Records. This next record was meant to be shorter, more concise. It is not turning out that way. Also, we are intending to take a sizeable break from playing shows for a few months. We haven't had a good long break since 2004, so we are cashing in that chip right now and it feels good, Jack. I can't speak for what my bandmates will do with their time, but I have recently discovered Las Vegas. I had never been there before last month (our show last year at the Beauty Bar doesn't count) and now I want to move there forever. I intend to fly there twice a month, by myself, hanging out for days on end, by myself....in Vegas. This is how I'm going to spend my time off. I always wondered what I'd do when I take time off from the band. The answer: I'm going to Vegas by myself. A lot. A big thanks to everyone who saw us Exterminate this year. We certainly appreciate your business. Enjoy your summer and we'll see you in the fall.
Two American Troubador Shows, Two Time Zones
DETROIT, March 24 -- A quick announcement to be announced. We announce that Dick Valentine will be playing two American Troubador solo acoustic shows next week -- one in Detroit, MI, one in Portland, OR.On Sunday, March 30 he will perform at the Belmont Bar in Hamtramck (10215 Jos Campau between Holbrook and Caniff). On Saturday, April 5 he will be performing at The Towne Lounge in Portland, OR (714 SW 20th Pl). The American Troubador concert series is designed to strip down the Electric Six experience its basest, most acoustic level. Dick Valentine behaves erratically without the security blanket of his bandmates and if you are lucky you might witness a complete and utter meltdown by this living legend on either of these nights. It's always an incredible experience to watch your music heroes succumb to their paranoia, so roll the dice and come on out!
New Video for Randy's Hot Tonight!
BIRMINGHAM, UK, Feb. 28 -- Electric Six, in conjunction with Street Boners and TV Carnage, are proud to present the exclusive hosting of the new video for "Randy's Hot Tonight!". The website is www.streetbonersandtvcarnage.com . Or www.sbtvc.com . for those of you short of time.The video was directed by TV Carnage. It features Dick Valentine playing the part of Randy, a Westchester County socialite, who has dreams of being on televisions. The video will be hosted exclusively on the SBTVC site for a bit before allowing itself to spread on the internets.
Doncaster Venue Change and New Show!
The Doncaster show will be at The Priory. Tickets are available through seetickets.com
We've also added a show in Shrewsbury at The Buttermarket on February 26. Please see seetickets.com for online tickets to that gig as well.
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Upcoming Shows: Fri 05/23 Pontiac MI Crofoot Ballroom Wed 08/13 Hoboken NJ Maxwell's Thu 08/14 New York City NY RocksOff Concert Cruise Fri 08/15 Boston MA Mass Bay Lines Concert Cruise Sat 08/16 Northampton MA Iron Horse |
