 | LA's grit-garage rockers The Vacation have officially inked a deal with Rick Rubin’s American Recordings label, which will re-release the band’s full-length debut, Band From World War Zero, this fall. The album originally hit store shelves in March 2005, garnering rave reviews. “The first time I saw The Vacation, I instantly fell in love,” says American Recordings President Dino Paredes. “I’d heard they were a great live band, but I definitely didn’t expect what I witnessed. |
The show was completely chaotic, yet so much fun. [Singer] Ben Tegel was a madman – he ran through the crowd, getting sweat all over my shirt.” Paredes adds that American, home to System of a Down, Johnny Cash and The (International) Noise Conspiracy, considers the L.A. rockers an ideal addition to the label’s roster. “They’re a great fit for us because they have everything we look for in our artists: great songs, a great live show and great personality,” he declares. “And we love them!”
“I've always believed in Ben and Steve's vision,” insists the band’s manager, Jeff Castelaz. “They are narrators of the Hollywood street, like the Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction, and it was important to sign them with a label that would protect their vision while fearlessly foisting it on the world. American is that label.”
Band From World War Zero, produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Supergrass, The Thrills, Air), has also earned fans at L.A.’s trendsetting station Indie 103.1, which has added “White Noise,” the album’s first radio track, to its playlist in regular rotation. The song was also recently featured in a national Pontiac commercial.
Although the official release date is still pending, the American Recordings/Warner Bros. staff is wasting no time in gearing up for the re-release. “For now, the plan is to re-master the record, with Rick Rubin overseeing it, and then set a proper release date,” Paredes revealed. “Meanwhile, we want to capitalize on the existing momentum at press and local radio, so we’re going to put the band on the road and keep them out as long as humanly possible.”
The gritty rockers kick off their upcoming string of live dates at CMJ on Thursday, Sept. 15 – as part of the Cast Management/Dangerbird Records showcase – after which they’ll be joined by Diamond Nights. In addition, The Vacation will join Black Rebel Motorcycle Club for two October shows. Detailed tour dates appear below.
The Vacation is poised to take the nation by storm, one sweaty, sleazy live show at a time.
September*
08 - Viper Room, Los Angeles
15 - New York, NY - Ace of Clubs/CMJ Showcase**
16 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Icon
17 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - El Mocambo
18 - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada - Starlight Social Club
19 - Detroit, MI - Lager House
20 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
21 - St. Louis, MO - Creepy Crawl
23 - Nashville, TN - The End
24 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (downstairs)
26 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
27 - Norfolk, VA - Relative Theory Records
28 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
30 - Philadelphia, PA - The Khyber
October
4 - Dallas, TX - Trees (with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club)
6 - Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse Music Venue (with BRMC)
*with Diamond Nights, except where indicated.
** Cast Management/Dangerbird Records showcase also featuring Silversun Pickups, Peter Walker, LaRocca and Sabrosa Purr.
SOURCE: FilterMag
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