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Mike Shinoda (of Linkin Park) to Headline Monster Energy Outbreak Tour in North America This Fall

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As announced today by Outbreak Presents and Live Nation, Mike Shinoda is set to headline the latest installment of the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, August 10 at 10 a.m. local time at mikeshinoda.com and outbreakpresents.com, with special pre-sales starting Tuesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. local time. The full itinerary can be found below.

Shinoda's North American tour follows a string of headline shows and festival appearances across Asia and Europe, including Reading & Leeds (UK), Summer Sonic (Japan), and Rock en Seine (France).

Citi(R) is the official pre-sale credit card of the Monster Energy Outbreak Presents: Mike Shinoda North America tour. As such, Citi(R) cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 12 noon local time until Thursday, August 9 at 10 p.m. local time through Citi's Private Pass(R) program. For complete pre-sale details visit https://www.citiprivatepass.com/.

In June, Shinoda released his raw and inspiring solo album, "Post Traumatic." The album received widespread critical acclaim and garnered a slew of positive reviews and profiles in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Complex, Time, Pitchfork, Forbes, GQ, People, Newsweek, Entertainment Weekly, LA Times, Spin, Noisey, Genius, and more. The album features genre-melding singles "Crossing a Line" and "Make It Up As I Go feat. K.Flay" along with a host of eclectic cameos from Blackbear, Machine Gun Kelly, Chino Moreno, and grandson.

Experience Mike Shinoda's riveting performance of "Crossing a Line" with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour marks the first time Shinoda steps out on a full-scale North American solo tour.

As a special treat for fans, at each show Mike will be showcasing the art pieces he created while writing and recording Post Traumatic.

"Listening to a recorded song is not the same as experiencing that song live on stage," says Shinoda. "Similarly, seeing a painting in an album or book is not the same as seeing the original, in person. In sharing a live experience with you, my hope is to inspire questions, answers, and reflection-not only about my story, but about your own. The search for meaning is boundless, and art is often one of our best vehicles."

Echoing Shinoda's excitement, Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Founder Steve Glazer comments, "The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour is typically reserved for debut, emerging artists; and while Mike has obviously had a ton of success as a founding member of one of the biggest bands of all time, Mike Shinoda the solo artist is starting off completely fresh. We absolutely love his Post Traumatic material, and we're excited to bring his first solo tour all across North America this fall."

Tickets for the tour will be on-sale as follows:

Artist/Fan Club Presale: Tuesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. local
Citi Presale: Tuesday, August 7 at 12 noon local
Spotify Presale: Thursday, August 9 at 10 a.m. ET
Ticketmaster Presale: Thursday, August 9 at 10 a.m. local
Live Nation Presale: Thursday, August 9 at 10 a.m. local
All Presales end: Thursday, August 9 at 10 p.m. local
Public On Sale: Friday, August 10 at 10 a.m. local

DATES:
10/10 - MONTREAL, QC - MTELUS
10/11 - TORONTO, ON - REBEL
10/13 - NEW YORK, NY - THE ROOFTOP AT PIER 17
10/14 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - FILLMORE
10/15 - STROUDSBURG, PA - SHERMAN THEATER
10/17 - CHARLOTTE, NC - FILLMORE
10/19 - TAMPA, FL - THE RITZ YBOR
10/20 - ORLANDO, FL - HOUSE OF BLUES
10/21 - ATLANTA, GA - TABERNACLE
10/23 - RALEIGH, NC - RITZ
10/25 - NEW ORLEANS, LA - HOUSE OF BLUES
10/28 - DALLAS, TX - HOUSE OF BLUES
10/30 - LAS VEGAS, NV - HOUSE OF BLUES
11/2 - LOS ANGELES, CA - HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
11/5 - ANAHEIM, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES
11/6 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - THE MASONIC
11/8 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT - THE DEPOT
11/9 - DENVER, CO - FILLMORE AUDITORIUM
11/11 - CHICAGO, IL - HOUSE OF BLUES
11/14 - BOSTON, MA - HOUSE OF BLUES
11/16 - DETROIT, MI - FILLMORE
11/17 - SILVER SPRING, MD - FILLMORE

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ABOUT MIKE SHINODA:
Mike Shinoda is a songwriter, performer, record producer, film composer and visual artist. He is best known as co-lead vocalist for multi-platinum Grammy-Award winning rock band, Linkin Park, which has sold over 55 million albums worldwide and commanded a massive fan following, holding the title as the most-liked band on Facebook and amassing over 5.5 billion YouTube views. Shinoda is a founding member of the group, which achieved the best-selling debut of this century with their Diamond-certified album, "Hybrid Theory," selling over 10 million copies in the US alone.

Collectively, they sold out stadiums around the globe and earned a multitude of accolades including 2 Grammy Awards, 5 American Music Awards, 4 MTV VMA Awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, 3 World Music Awards, and most recently, "Rock Album of the Year" at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards for their seventh studio album, One More Light. In 2005, Shinoda launched his first solo project, Fort Minor, releasing The Rising Tied to critical acclaim, with the single "Where'd You Go," which reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and accumulated nearly 10 million YouTube views to date. In the months since the passing of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, Shinoda has immersed himself in art as a way of processing his grief.

The result is his critically acclaimed full-length solo album, "Post Traumatic," a transparent and intensely personal record that is accompanied by visuals that Shinoda filmed, painted and edited himself. The new album includes 16 tracks, including the three songs from the "Post Traumatic" EP, released earlier this year to an overwhelmingly positive response from The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Billboard and more.

ABOUT OUTBREAK PRESENTS:
Launched in 2011, the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour is recognized as the ultimate influencer, pairing breakthrough talent with fan friendly ticket prices at premium venues, giving fans the opportunity to witness the stars of tomorrow, today. The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour is the largest national touring brand in the club & theater space, and currently consists of five annual music tours (Hip Hop, EDM, Rock, Country, College), one annual comedy tour, and the buzz-worthy Outbreak House at SXSW. Outbreak was created to provide a powerful platform for emerging talent to maximize their breakout moment. Notable alumni include Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers, Carnage, Issues, Cole Swindell, and 21 Savage; to name a few. For more information about The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour visit: http://outbreakpresents.com/.

ABOUT MONSTER ENERGY:
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock n' roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, artists, believers and fans.

See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at https://www.monsterenergy.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/MonsterEnergy/.

VIDEO (YouTube) - Brooding (Official Video) - Mike Shinoda: https://youtu.be/oky8duSez1k

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Alternative Rock Band Johnny Chief Project Recording New EP ‘Talking to Myself’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Johnny Chief Project is a band with both a mission and a message. The alternative rock band recently revealed they are at L.A.'s Clear Lake Recording Studios recording and putting together what will be the band's debut EP "Talking to Myself."

The EP is being co-produced by the two core members of the band, Johnny Chief and Alex Medrano, and by Jose Miguel Smithers, the band's current studio and touring drummer.

"We are giving our best from where we currently stand as musicians and engineers so that we can deliver a sound that enhances the lyrical content in a way that enables the listener to come in contact with the more honest and deeper parts of themselves," commented Alex Medrano, lead guitarist of the band.

According to lead vocalist Johnny Chief, the debut EP will be emphasizing the internal relationship one has with oneself and the search for finding inspiration to pursue living a harmonious life with one's inner and outer reality.

This fits in perfectly with the band's stated purpose of using their creative force to start a movement that incites people to expand their consciousness based around great music, appreciation, and self-discovery.

The debut EP "Talking to Myself" is a follow up to their current debut single "Ready to Die," which can be found on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.

More good news concerning Johnny Chief Project is that the band is continuing to book as many gigs at colleges, universities, and music festivals as possible.

About Johnny Chief Project:

Johnny Chief Project is a Los Angeles based alternative soft rock band with a set purpose: to use their creative force to start a movement that incites people to expand their consciousness by using tools such as self-discovery, pure love and genuine appreciation. The band is led by singer/songwriter Johnny Chief and electric guitar player Alex Medrano. Johnny Chief Project's sound is a tailored combination of intricate acoustic riffs, spacey electric guitars, groovy bass lines, and rock and roll beats that produce quite elaborate but candid end-results.

For more information, visit: https://www.johnnychiefproject.com/.

Single, "Ready to Die" can be heard on Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ready-to-die/1296784553?i=1296784556 and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2S3hdovqli43plnveYr8Jx.

Follow on social media at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnychief_project/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyChiefProject/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JChiefProject

* VIDEO for "Ready to Die" single (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/RshhQokJrIU

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The Blue Danes Release Sensational Debut Album ‘Invisible and Untouchable’ on Chicago Label, Loki Valhalla

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Midwest-based alt-rock band, The Blue Danes have released their debut album "Invisible and Untouchable" on Chicago label Loki Valhalla Productions. This haunting lyrical masterpiece includes the highly anticipated release of the popular single "Beautiful and Sad," which has earned over 26,000 YouTube views.

Formed after the breakup of the local alt-rock band Toast, ex-bassist Shaun Courbat and ex-guitarist Frank Hansen partnered with veteran drummer Skip Lowe (Billy Lee Janey Band) to form The Blue Danes.

Their name stems from an ironic blend of lead singer/songwriter Frank Hansen's melancholy melodies with his red and blue-blooded Danish upbringing.

Produced by GRAMMY(R) nominated producer Tom Tatman (Stone Sour), "Invisible and Untouchable" is a lyrical and composition masterpiece that will give you goose bumps.

"One of the main draws of the band is the performance from lead singer and songwriter Frank Hansen. His hauntingly lyrical displays and melancholic melodies really come to the forefront, especially in tracks 'Fade,' 'Hurricane' and the lead single 'Beautiful and Sad.' In the latter you can really get a taste of Hansen's quirky performance quality in the music video whist he parades before the camera menacingly sounding like the great John Grant," explains Samuel Mensah, Daily News Service.

"Invisible and Untouchable" can be downloaded on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

LISTEN TO IT ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thebluedanes

For more information visit http://www.TheBlueDanes.com/ or email Frank Hansen at frank@thebluedanes.com

Twitter: @thebluedanes

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLvJzA_cYLpdDRjAvG2urg

VIDEO (YouTube): The Blue Danes "Beautiful and Sad" --
https://youtu.be/4fflxDcypto

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