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The Colossus is the first album on RJD2’s recently launched record label, RJ’s Electrical Connection. The album is out Jan. 19 with the tour kicking off 10 days before that.
The tour will mark RJD2’s first outing with a full band since 2008.
To get fans pumped about the new album, RJD2 is hosting “Monday Giveaway Madness” on RJD2’s website every Monday until the release of The Colossus.
Every Monday fans have the chance to win a giveaway, which RJD2 (born Ramble John “RJ” Krohn) explains “some weeks it might be a singular physical item, some weeks it might be an unreleased song in mp3 format. I really have no idea exactly what, but it's not gonna be pocket lint-caliber, that's for sure. Some weeks it will require participation, some weeks it won't.”
Next Monday’s prize is a signed copy of an RJD2 45 record from the artist’s personal collection. “These are all WAAAAY out of print, limited edition in the first place, and some of them sell for 50-100 bucks on ebay, I’m told,” he said.
To win the record, RJD2 is bribing fans with a little writing assignment.
“You’ve heard a million times why you SHOULD vote. This time, I want you to provide the most compelling reason NOT to vote.”
RJD2 asks that fans keep their arguments under 200 words. Entries must be sent to giveaway@rjselectricalconnections.com by (Saturday) Nov.14. That’s tomorrow!
The winning entry will be posted on RJD2’s website and the record will be shipped to the winner absolutely free.
The week before RJD2 gave away an unreleased mp3, the tune “The Perfect Occasion.”
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RJD2 The Colossus Tour Dates:
Jan. 09, 2010 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Jan. 10, 2010 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
Jan. 11, 2010 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre
Jan. 12, 2010 - Savannah, GA - Live Wire Music Hall
Jan. 13, 2010 - Orlando, FL - The Social
Jan. 14, 2010 - Tampa, FL - The Crowbar
Jan. 15, 2010 - Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder
Jan. 16, 2010 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Jan. 17, 2010 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
Jan. 18, 2010 - Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm & Brews
Jan. 19, 2010 - Knoxville, TN - The Valarium
Jan. 20, 2010 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
Jan. 21, 2010 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theatre
Jan. 22, 2010 - Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant St.
Feb. 05, 2010 - Columbus, OH - Skully's Music Diner
Feb. 06, 2010 - Newport, KY - The Historic Southgate House
Feb. 07, 2010 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
Feb. 08, 2010 - Nashville, TN - Exit / In
Feb. 09, 2010 - Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe
Feb. 10, 2010 - Oxford, MS - The Lyric Oxford
Feb. 11, 2010 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's Uptown
Feb. 12, 2010 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
Feb. 13, 2010 - Austin, TX Emo's
Feb. 14, 2010 - Denton, TX - Hailey's
Feb. 18, 2010 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
Feb. 19, 2010 - Grinnell, IA - Grinnell College
Feb. 20, 2010 - Urbana, IL - Canopy Club
Click here for RJD2’s website.
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