A Little Chat with Fitz and The Tantrums

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Chicago – Over the amazing three-day weekend that is Lollapalooza, I was able to sit down and talk with bassist Joe Karnes and keyboardist Jeremy Ruzumna of the Los Angeles-based sextet Fitz and The Tantrums. As excited as they were to see Outkast later that day, I was equally excited to chat with artists I

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New Bands At Lollapalooza

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Chicago – Oh, Lolla Lawrd! Day two of Lollapalooza was filled with tons of up-and-coming bands, keeping me jumping form stage to stage throughout the day. My feet may have been hurting but the music was jumping, so I ran around Grant Park to fill you in on Saturday’s best new bands. I entered the

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10 New Bands to See at Lollapalooza

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Chicago – Lollapalooza is finally upon us! You’ve been counting down the days to see your favorite bands, but what about all those new bands? Have no fear, we’re here to help. We’ve comprised a list of ten new bands to see over the weekend to help you celebrate Lolla’s tenth anniversary in Chicago’s Grant

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Festival Preview: DeLuna Fest

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This weekend’s DeLuna Fest on the panhandle of Florida is quietly emerging as one of the best late summer festivals of the season. Taking place on Pensacola Beach, DeLuna is attracting some of the biggest and best new bands to the area, making it a must-see event in the Southeast. While bands like Pearl Jam,

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Fitz and The Tantrums Release Free Live EP

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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’ The Chains Of Love,” “Pickin’ Up The Pieces,” “News For You,” “Steady As She Goes,” and “Sweet Dreams.” The band will

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Fitz And The Tantrums Kick Off Summer Tour

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Fitz and The Tantrums will launch an extensive North American tour tomorrow night at WorkPlay Soundstage in Birmingham, AL. In addition to its headline dates, the band will play a two-night stand with Dave Matthews Band at New York’s Jones Beach Amphitheater (6/12 & 13), join Ben Harper at the Santa Barbara Bowl (6/30) and

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