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Collective Soul Launches New Eco-Friendly Merchandise Line

Posted on September 8, 2021 by philspicks

Collective Soul has partnered with eco-friendly company One Golden Thread to release a new line of shirts.

The shirts are available online and at all of the band’s tour stops. According to information provided in a news release, the collaboration happened by chance. It states that Collective Soul front man Ed Roland had been wearing the company’s clothing for some time, and that when the company’s founder, Jeff Scult, learned of Roland’s love of the apparel, the two eventually got together at Roland’s home in Georgia and created the new “tree shirt.”

The term “tree shirt” is used because the cloth from which the shirt is made comes from regenerative beech trees, manufactured in love shops, and shipped in eco-friendly packaging.

On a related note, Roland and Scult have each lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s. In an effort to help fans who have also lost loved ones due to Alzheimer’s a new beech tree will be planted in honor of those fans’ loved ones when they purchase one of the new shirts. Additionally, a portion of proceeds from the shirts’ sales will go to benefit Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

In other news, Collective Soul will continue its tour in support of its latest album, Blood, Thursday alongside Goo Goo Dolls, Tonic, and Better Than Ezra. The tour’s schedule is noted below.

Check out COLLECTIVE SOUL at any of the following stops, including the shows with Better Than Ezra and Tonic:

DATE CITY VENUE

Thu 9/9 Bethlehem, PA Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks *

Fri 9/10 Roanoke, VA Elmwood Park Amphitheatre *

Sat 9/11 Huber Heights, OH Rose Music Center *

Sat 9/18 Laughlin, NV The Laughlin Event Center +

Thu 9/23 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center

Fri 9/24 Mobile, AL Mobile Civic Center

Sat 9/25 Lake Charles, LA Golden Nugget

Fri 10/1 Salina, KS Stiefel Theatre

Sat 10/2 Catoosa, OK Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Thu 10/7 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium *

Fri 10/8 Charlotte, NC Circle K Speedstreet *

Sat 10/9 Bristol, VA The Cameo Theater

Fri 10/29 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center *

Sat 10/30 Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Resorts & Casino *

Sat 11/6 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino *

Sun 11/7 Washington, DC The Anthem *

Thu 11/11 Macon, GA Macon City Auditorium

Fri 11/12 Albany, GA Albany Municipal Auditorium

Sat 11/13 Jacksonville, FL Naval Mayport Station

* with Better Than Ezra & Tonic

+ with Goo Goo Dolls

More information on Collective Soul’s new merchandise line and tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.collectivesoul.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collectivesoul

Twitter: https://twitter.com/collectivesoul

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Goo Goo Dolls Announces 2022 North American Tour Schedule

Posted on June 11, 2021 by philspicks

Goo Goo Dolls’ American audiences will have to wait until next year to see the band live.

The band announced through a news release Friday, that it will launch its next tour July 26, 2022 in Salt Lake City, UT. The tour is scheduled to run through Sept. 2 in Los Angeles, CA. The tour features performances in cities nationwide, such as Raleigh, NC; Cleveland, OH and Houston, TX.

The tour’s schedule is noted below. Ticket information is available here.

GOO GOO DOLLS – SUMMER 2022 TOUR DATES

July 26, 2022 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

July 27, 2022 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

July 29, 2022 – St. Louis, MO – St. Louis Music Park

July 30, 2022 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre

August 1, 2022 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre

August 3, 2022 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights

August 4, 2022 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

August 5, 2022 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park

August 7, 2022 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

August 8, 2022 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

August 10, 2022 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

August 13, 2022 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Pavilion

August 14, 2022 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

August 16, 2022 – Boston, MA – Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion

August 19, 2022 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

August 21, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center for the Performing Arts

August 23, 2022 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre

August 24, 2022 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

August 26, 2022 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 27, 2022 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre

August 28, 2022 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park

August 30, 2022 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre

August 31, 2022 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

September 2, 2022 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

In other news, Goo Goo Dolls has unveiled a live clip of its cover of ‘Nothing Can Change You.’ The song was originally composed and recorded by Tommy Keene and is featured in Goo Goo Dolls’ forthcoming record, Rarities. The record is scheduled for release June 25 through Warner Records.

Along with the Tommy Keene cover, Rarities also features a live cover of INXS’ ‘Don’t Change‘ and an in-studio performance of Live’s ‘Let Love In.’

Rarities‘ track listing is noted below.

“RARITIES” DIGITAL/CD TRACK-LISTING

Hit or Miss
Nothing Can Change You
Long Way Down (Chris Lord Alge Remix)
Name (Live Acoustic)
Don’t Change (Live)
Girl Right Next to Me (Live Acoustic)
Another Second Time Around (Live Acoustic)
Iris (Acoustic)
Slide (Acoustic)
Naked (Remix)
Black Balloon (Live)
Naked (Live)
Black Balloon (Live from Sessions@AOL)
Broadway (Live from Sessions@AOL)
We’ll Be Here (When You’re Gone) (Acoustic)
Better Days (Acoustic)
Let Love In (Live)
Listen (Live)
Feel The Silence (Live)
Take Me Out to the Ball Game

“RARITIES” VINYL TRACK-LISTING

SIDE ONE

Hit or Miss
Nothing Can Change You
Long Way Down (Chris Lord Alge Remix)
Name (Live Acoustic)
Don’t Change (Live)

SIDE TWO

Girl Right Next to Me (Live Acoustic)
Another Second Time Around (Live Acoustic)
Iris (Acoustic)
Slide (Acoustic)
Naked (Remix)

SIDE THREE

Black Balloon (Live)
Naked (Live)
Black Balloon (Live from Sessions@AOL)
Broadway (Live from Sessions@AOL)
We’ll Be Here (When You’re Gone) (Acoustic)

SIDE FOUR

Better Days (Acoustic)
Let Love In (Live)
Listen (Live)
Feel The Silence (Live)
Take Me Out To The Ball Game

In other news, Goo Goo Dolls is working on its 13th album. More information on that as-yet-untitled album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.googoodolls.com

Goo Goo Dolls Announces Release Date, Specs For New Compilation Record

Posted on May 15, 2021 by philspicks

Veteran rock band Goo Goo Dolls is definitely keeping its audiences satiated this year.

The band released its new EP, EP 21 last month. It will follow up that record’s release next month with its new compilation record, Rarities. The 20-song record is scheduled for release June 25 through Warner Records. It will release on CD, vinyl, and digital.

The retrospective features songs that the band crafted and released between 1995 and 2007. Among the songs featured in the compilation are b-sides, live cuts of well-known Goo Goo Dolls songs, and acoustic takes of others. It also features a live cover of INXS’ hit song, ‘Don’t Go.’ The performance is streaming here.

Rarities‘ track listing is noted below.

“RARITIES” DIGITAL/CD TRACK-LISTING

Hit or Miss
Nothing Can Change You
Long Way Down (Chris Lord Alge Remix)
Name (Live Acoustic)
Don’t Change (Live)
Girl Right Next to Me (Live Acoustic)
Another Second Time Around (Live Acoustic)
Iris (Acoustic)
Slide (Acoustic)
Naked (Remix)
Black Balloon (Live)
Naked (Live)
Black Balloon (Live from Sessions@AOL)
Broadway (Live from Sessions@AOL)
We’ll Be Here (When You’re Gone) (Acoustic)
Better Days (Acoustic)
Let Love In (Live)
Listen (Live)
Feel The Silence (Live)
Take Me Out to the Ball Game

“RARITIES” VINYL TRACK-LISTING

SIDE ONE

Hit or Miss
Nothing Can Change You
Long Way Down (Chris Lord Alge Remix)
Name (Live Acoustic)
Don’t Change (Live)

SIDE TWO

Girl Right Next to Me (Live Acoustic)
Another Second Time Around (Live Acoustic)
Iris (Acoustic)
Slide (Acoustic)
Naked (Remix)

SIDE THREE

Black Balloon (Live)
Naked (Live)
Black Balloon (Live from Sessions@AOL)
Broadway (Live from Sessions@AOL)
We’ll Be Here (When You’re Gone) (Acoustic)

SIDE FOUR

Better Days (Acoustic)
Let Love In (Live)
Listen (Live)
Feel The Silence (Live)
Take Me Out To The Ball Game

In other news, Goo Goo Dolls is working on its 13th album. More information on that as-yet-untitled album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.googoodolls.com

Goo Goo Dolls Surprises Fans With New EP

Posted on April 12, 2021 by philspicks

Goo Goo Dolls is not waiting long to bring more music to its fans.

The band is scheduled to release its new EP, EP 21 Friday through Warner Records. The four-song record’s release will come less than six months after the release of its latest album, its Christmas record, It’s Christmas All Over.

According to information featured in a news release distributed Monday, the record features stripped down versions of four of its most beloved songs. The record’s track listing is noted below. The EP was produced by Goo Goo Dolls founding member Johnny Rzeznik during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

EP 21 Tracklisting

As I Am
Feel The Silence
Happiest of Days
Bullet Proof Angel

In related news, the band is working on its next album. Information and news on that album, which will be the band’s 13th, is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.googoodolls.com

Eddie And The Getaway Debuts New Single, ‘Silver Lining,’ Companion Video

Posted on February 12, 2021 by philspicks

Independent music collective Eddie and the Getaway debuted its new single Friday, along with the song’s video.

The band kicked off the weekend by debuting its new single, ‘Silver Lining‘ and its companion video. The song was co-produced and co-written by ex-Cage The Elephants member Lincoln Parish.

Front man and band namesake Eddie Eberle discussed working with Parish on the song during a recent interview.

“‘Silver Lining’ is about seeing through the tough times to find the good in them,” said Eberle. “I co-wrote and co-produced it with Lincoln Parish of Cage The Elephant after a conversation about how we have all gone through our own highs and lows when it comes to love and happiness. And as a new artist, I want my music to be a breath of fresh air and uplifting for the world.”

The musical arrangement featured in the song harkens back to the pop-rock sounds of the 90s and 2000s with its light guitar line and vocal harmonies. It lends itself to comparisons to works from the likes of Goo Goo Dolls, and The Killers.

The video for ‘Silver Lining’ blends footage of the band performing in what is meant to reflect a variety of live settings with a visual telling of a story about a happy young couple out and about.

More information about Eddie and the Getaway’s new single and video is available along with all of the act’s latest news at:

Website: https://eddieandthegetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EddieandtheGetaway

Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddiegetaway

Goo Goo Dolls Debuts ‘You Ain’t Getting Nothing’ Video

Posted on December 3, 2020 by philspicks

Goo Goo Dolls debuted the video for its latest single this week.

The band debuted the video for its new single ‘You Ain’t Getting Nothin’‘ Thursday. ‘You Ain’t Getting Nothin’ is the fourth single from the band’s debut holiday album It’s Christmas All Over. Its premiere and that of its video follows that of the album’s singles: ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,’ ‘Let It Snow‘ and ‘This is Christmas.

The animated video for ‘You Ain’t Getting Nothin” pays tribute to animator Chuck Jones and Warner Brothers’ classic holiday special How The Grinch Stole Christmas right down to the animation style. A comparison to the work of Jones’ counterpart Tex Avery is also noticeable in the production.

Along with the animated tributes to Chuck Jones and Tex Avery, there is also a tribute to the classic TV series The Brady Bunch in one of the video’s repeated sequences. Additionally, it should be noted here that there is one scene involving the video’s antagonist (a young boy) drinking what is clearly a bottle of beer as he drives Santa’s sleigh. In other words, some viewer discretion is advised.

Goo Goo Dolls’ new single is not to be confused with the classic song ‘I’m Gettin’ nuttin for Christmas,’ which was made popular by child actor Shirley Temple decades ago. Rather, Goo Goo Dolls’ song is its own original, unique composition. The song’s bluesy swagger and lyrical content is a presentation that is sure to entertain audiences easily.

The lyrical theme that accompanies the song’s catchy musical arrangement adds its own kick to the overall presentation and is just aimed at older audiences as the companion video that tells the song’s story.

The track listing fir Its Christmas All Over is noted below. The album is available now.

IT’S CHRISTMAS ALL OVER TRACK-LISTING

1. Christmas All Over Again
2. Shake Hands With Santa Claus
3. This Is Christmas
4. Christmas Don’t Be Late
5. Better Days
6. You Ain’t Getting Nothin’
7. Let It Snow
8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. The Christmas Party (Feat. The Union Square 5)

In more Goo Goo Dolls concert news, the band is scheduled to launch a new string of live North American dates July 22, 2021 in Nampa, ID support of Miracle Pill‘s re-issue. The tour is scheduled to run through Aug. 18 in Boston, MA and to feature performances in cities, such as Holmdel, NJ; Morrison, CO and Huber Heights, OH. The full tour schedule, which takes the band throughout the Midwest, is available at the band’s official website.

More information on Goo Goo Dolls’ new single, album, tour and more is available online now at:

Website: http://www.googoodolls.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/googoodolls

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Goo Goo Dolls Debuts ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ Lyric Video

Posted on November 13, 2020 by philspicks

Goo Goo Dolls debuted the video for its latest single this week.

The band debuted the lyric video for its take on the holiday standard ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing‘ Thursday. The video places the song’s lyrics in various places throughout New York City as the song plays over the black and white video. Audiences are taken to famous locations, such as Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and even into the city’s subways on a virtual tour of the city as the lyrics and song play out.

The group’s take on the song is far gentler than so many other renditions. Rather than the typical full orchestral compositions that listeners are so accustomed to hearing, Goo Goo Dolls’ takes a minimalist approach, featuring front man John Rzeznik singing against a gentle, flowing keyboard line.

Goo Goo Dolls’ new single and video are just the latest from the band’s first-ever holiday album It’s Christmas All Over. The band debuted the album’s most recent single, ‘This Is Christmas‘ last month and its companion video early this month.

Goo Goo Dolls debuted the compilation’s lead single — a cover of the holiday standard ‘Let It Snow‘ last month. The song premiered through USA Today.

The track listing fir Its Christmas All Over is noted below.

IT’S CHRISTMAS ALL OVER TRACK-LISTING

In other news, Goo Goo Dolls is scheduled to perform its first-ever augmented reality movie musical “It’s Christmas All Over” Dec. 12. The event is in partnership with live-streaming music platform FanTracks. Barry Summers will produce and direct the concert event, which will feature the band performing many of the songs from its new holiday album.

In even more Goo Goo Dolls concert news, the band is scheduled to launch a new string of live North American dates July 22, 2021 in Nampa, ID support of Miracle Pill‘s re-issue. The tour is scheduled to run through Aug. 18 in Boston, MA and to feature performances in cities, such as Holmdel, NJ; Morrison, CO and Huber Heights, OH. The full tour schedule, which takes the band throughout the Midwest, is available at the band’s official website.

More information on Goo Goo Dolls’ new single, album, tour and more is available online now at:

Website: http://www.googoodolls.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/googoodolls

Goo Goo Dolls Debuts New Single, ‘This Is Christmas’

Posted on October 2, 2020 by philspicks

Veteran rock act Goo Goo Dolls debuted the video for its latest single this week.

The band debuted the lyric video for its new single ‘This Is Christmas‘ Thursday. The song is one of two original songs featured in the band’s first-ever holiday music collection It’s Christmas All Over. The record is scheduled for release Oct. 30 through Warner Records.

Much other songs that the group has composed over the years, this latest work is a gentle, flowing work. Stylistically, it takes an approach similar to ‘Iris,’ another of the band’s hit singles.

The band revealed the compilation’s track listing Sept. 14. It will feature eight classic holiday tunes and a pair of original songs from Goo Goo Dolls. Front man John Rzeznik offered comment on the compilation in a prepared statement.

“This album we dedicate to everyone, everywhere who still believes in hope,” said Rzeznik. “God knows we need a lot of hope this year. From the deepest part of our hearts, happy holidays from all of us to all of you.”

The compilation’s track listing is noted below.

IT’S CHRISTMAS ALL OVER TRACK-LISTING1. Christmas All Over Again
2. Shake Hands With Santa Claus
3. This Is Christmas
4. Christmas Don’t Be Late
5. Better Days
6. You Ain’t Getting Nothin’
7. Let It Snow
8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. The Christmas Party (Feat. The Union Square 5)

Pre-orders are open now.

Goo Goo Dolls is scheduled to launch a new string of live North American dates July 22, 2021 in Nampa, ID support of Miracle Pill‘s re-issue. The tour is scheduled to run through Aug. 18 in Boston, MA and to feature performances in cities, such as Holmdel, NJ; Morrison, CO and Huber Heights, OH. The full tour schedule, which takes the band throughout the Midwest, is available at the band’s official website.

More information on Goo Goo Dolls’ new single, album, tour and more is available online now at:

Website: http://www.googoodolls.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/googoodolls

Goo Goo Dolls Debuts ‘Autumn Leaves’ Official Video

Posted on September 23, 2020 by philspicks

Courtesy: Warner Records

Goo Goo Dolls debuted the video for one of its previously released singles this week.

The band debuted the video for its single ‘Autumn Leaves‘ Tuesday. The video’s debut comes more than a year after the band debuted the single by itself. The band premiered a live performance of ‘Autumn Leaves’ in February.

The official ‘Autumn Leaves’ video is the latest to come from Miracle Pill. Its premiere follows the debut of the videos for the the album’s title track in July 2019, the official ‘Fearless’ lyric video this past May and its companion live performance video in June.

The band premiered the album’s title track by itself in June 2019. The debuts of two more singles — ‘Indestructible‘ and ‘Step in Line‘ — followed in August and September 2019 respectively.

Goo Goo Dolls re-issued Miracle Pill July 10. ‘Just A Man’ is one of three bonus tracks featured in the re-issue. It is accompanied by the other bonus tracks, ‘Tonight, Together’ and ‘The Right Track.’

The track listing for the Miracle Pill re-issue is noted below.

MIRACLE PILL DELUXE EDITION TRACKLISTING

1. Indestructible
2. Fearless
3. Miracle Pill
4. Money, Fame & Fortune
5. Step In Line
6. Over You
7. Lights
8. Lost
9. Life’s A Message

10. Autumn Leaves
11. Think It Over
12. Tonight, Together *
13. The Right Track *
14. Just A Man *
*Bonus, previously unreleased track on the deluxe version

Courtesy: Warner Records

In other Goo Goo Dolls news, the band is scheduled to release its first-ever holiday music album Oct. 30 through Warner Records. The band revealed the compilation’s track listing Sept. 14. It will feature eight classic holiday tunes and a pair of original songs from Goo Goo Dolls.

The compilation’s track listing is noted below.

IT’S CHRISTMAS ALL OVER TRACK-LISTING
1. Christmas All Over Again
2. Shake Hands With Santa Claus
3. This Is Christmas
4. Christmas Don’t Be Late
5. Better Days
6. You Ain’t Getting Nothin’
7. Let It Snow
8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. The Christmas Party (Feat. The Union Square 5)

The band will debut the compilation’s lead single ‘Christmas All Over Again’ on Oct. 2. Album pre-orders will open the same day.

More information on Goo Goo Dolls’ new single, album, tour and more is available online now at:

Website: http://www.googoodolls.com