Drive - News on the New Cars
It's been around for a while, but not linked here before. From Rehearsals.com,
three videos
of the New Cars at work.
Articles, Reviews and Interviews
New Cars/Blondie promo E-card
The new e-card includes streaming of a live version of "Let the Good Times
Roll" and the new single "Not Tonight."
Rumored reports of a Genesis reunion are also
debunked and explained.
Some general reaction and commentary to the New Cars reunion
can be found on Curlio.com.
Report for New Cars Press Conference
Photos
Full Report
TRC scouts were at the House of Blues bright and early on Tuesday, March 14
for the New Cars press conference and performance.
About the performance...Todd looked and sounded great! His voice and style
fit right in with the original Cars songs to create a hybrid that fans from
both sectors are sure to enjoy!
More information is available in the full report,
but here are some highlights to whet your whistles....
- The New Cars are Todd Rundgren (vocals, guitar), Elliot Easton (guitars,
vocals), Greg Hawkes (keyboards), Kasim Sulton (bass, vocals), Prairie
Prince (drums).
- North American tour dates start on May 12.
- You can expect to hear The Cars big hits, new music by the New Cars, as
well as some of Todd Rundgren's music.
- Advance tickets (I'm told no code is needed) are on sale now, general
ticket sales go on sale on Saturday, March 18.
- If you purchase tickets through VH1classic.com or
Ticketmaster.com you'll receive a email code for a free 10
song download of New Cars and Blondie songs.
- Ticket purchases through Ticketmaser will also include a one year Easy
Rider membership with the New Cars' official fan club. This will allow
access to New Cars website, email update and message board, along with
options to buy VIP packages and other perks.
- You can join the New Cars fan club without purchasing tickets at
www.thenewcars.com
New Cars Web Site
http://www.thenewcars.com/
A featured article in Billboard is
also online.
Deaconlight
Deaconlight.com features an article:
New Cars 2006 Model to Hit the Road in May with Todd Rundgren Behind the Wheel
But Not Tonight
Tipster Steve reports that the complete single "But Not Tonight" and some commentary by Elliot Easton can be found in
"The Rock and Roll Geek Show" podcast (
http://rockandrollgeek.podshow.com/)
Episode #141. It was recorded at a Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Look for it about the middle of the show.
Contest
According to tipster Howard, the liveDaily web site is reporting that the New Cars (actually a "mystery band") are giving away a
Sirius radio (must register to win) and will be revealing on March 14 who the mystery band is.
Go to the
liveDaily web site for more info.
One Concert Date Announced?
According to the
Konocti Harbor (Kelseyville, CA) web site, a May 27 concert is
scheduled (tickets on sale March 18) and a March 14 National Tour Announcement will take place.
New Cars teaser video
Click here to watch the teaser!