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		<title>Fitz and The Tantrums Release Free Live EP</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Kohn]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Los Angeles-based indie pop outfit Fitz and The Tantrums gave fans a special treat today: another free live EP. Titled Live From House Of Blues Boston 2, the EP features live versions of Breakin&#8217; The Chains Of Love,&#8221; &#8220;Pickin&#8217; Up The Pieces,&#8221; &#8220;News For You,&#8221; &#8220;Steady As She Goes,&#8221; and &#8220;Sweet Dreams.&#8221; The band will
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