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Ane Brun Playing At Union Transfer

I’m the new kid on the block when it comes to Ane Brun. In other words, I heard her music for the first time yesterday. For me, discovering the works of an artist is the equivalent of winning the lottery. I always feel significantly wealthier every time I hear a new song that isn’t already programmed in my neurological playlist. Needless to say, I felt like a millionaire after listening to Ane Brun on Tuesday afternoon. Ten seconds into “Do You Remember”, I was fully bouncing in my office chair, impatiently waiting to hear Brun’s voice for the first time. When I did, my bouncing slowed to a stand still as I completely became mesmerized by her incredible voice. My remaining hours of work that day were spent listening to as many Brun songs as I could find.

I was very excited not only to come across Ane Brun’s music, but to also find that she is scheduled to perform at the Union Transfer in Philadelphia. This is the perfect venue for her. Its layout seems just right for concert attendees to fully enjoy Brun’s live set, whether they observe the show from the high school gym-like bleachers on the second floor, or stand inches away from the stage to watch the songstress execute her talents. Hostile City wishes Ane the best for next Wednesday, as we are honored to have her album “Changing Of The Seasons” in our catalog. So, if you haven’t already done so, plan on attending Brun’s show. I guarantee you’ll leave Union Transfer feeling pretty prosperous.

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New Aristocrats Tour Dates

To Aristocrats Fans,

The Aristocrats just kicked off a major tour of Europe with a sold-out show at the Peel in London. After four more dates covering Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, and Edinburgh in UK, then it’s off to Holland, France (Paris and Bordeaux), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao), Turkey (Istanbul) and, finally, Tel Aviv in Israel. There are still some tickets available for most of these shows outside of UK so reserve yours now to see the Aristocrats in action if you are anywhere near these regions of Europe and Asia Minor. With all the demand for the Aristocrats worldwide, it may be a while before you get a chance to see this band again in your country.

The Aristocrats team is also pleased to announce a US Midwest tour starting in mid-May that will be capped off by two live shows at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, CA near Los Angeles on June 2 and 3. The two Alvas shows will be videotaped for a future live concert DVD, so Aristocrats fans in Southern California who want to be part of a little history in the making will definitely not want to miss one of these shows. Having toured together for nearly a year, the Aristocrats will be on top of their game for this video shoot at the cozy and pristine-sounding environment of Alvas Showroom. Mark the dates on your calendar!

Here are the dates for the US Midwest Tour:

May 18, Fri, 8pm – Nashville, TN – The Rutledge

May 19, Sat, 9pm – Louisville, KY – ZaZoo’s

May 21, Mon, 8pm – Indianapolis, IN – Birdy’s

May 22, Tue, 8:30pm – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom

May 23, Wed, 8pm – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe

May 24, Thu, 10pm – Charleston, WV – The Sound Factory

May 25, Fri, 10pm – Charlotte, NC – The Double Door Inn

For more details, please check out the Tours page here. We hope to see you out there soon!

The Aristocrats Team