balogna pogna Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 From Jambase: (LOS ANGELES, CA) – February 8, 2005 – The Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart and Particle, a pioneering electronic/jam-rock band, have come together to form HYDRA. The new group will launch a 14-date tour debuting their innovative sound nationwide, beginning April 7th in Santa Cruz, California and ending on April 24th in Washington, DC. Stops include The Fillmore in San Francisco, The Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, and New York's Roseland Ballroom while wrapping its way around the country. This union marks the first time Hart has joined an existing act to create a new unit. Of the venture he explains, "Hydra is about extreme music. Extreme music for extreme people. I need it!" Equally as excited about the collaboration, the members of Particle declare, "Hydra's sound is a departure from anything we've ever done before. It's a whole new breed of sonic exploration." Concertgoers can expect to hear original material such as "Heart Of The Hydra," "Creature of Comfort" and "The Glow" as well as a sampling of Particle songs, and a dose from Hart's catalogue, including the possibility of fresh takes on Grateful Dead classics. Mickey Hart is a Grammy award winner and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. His near 40 years with the Dead plus myriad of world music projects have brought a heightened awareness to the role of the drum in global cultures. As half the percussion tandem known as the Rhythm Devils, Mickey transcended the conventions of rock drumming. Particle has enjoyed a whirlwind career trajectory since forming in 2000. The instrumental quartet's signature 'funktronic' blend has earned them a core audience of adventurous music fans dubbed Particle People. Highlight performances include Coachella, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, Austin City Limits Festival, and recent performances in Japan and Europe. Particle was recently hailed as one of pop's "New Faces" by Rolling Stone and their debut album Launchpad garnered critical praise and was named one of 2004's Top Ten Records by the Associated Press. Enter The Hydra This Spring! Tour dates and venues as follows: April 7 | Santa Cruz, CA-Catalyst April 8 | San Francisco, CA-The Fillmore April 9 | San Diego, CA-4th & B April 10 | Los Angeles, CA-Henry Fonda Theatre April 12 | Denver, CO-Paramount Theatre April 14 | Minneapolis, MN-Quest April 15 | Milwaukee, WI-The Rave April 16 | Chicago, IL-Vic Theatre April 17 | St. Louis, MO-Orpheum Theatre April 19 | Covington, KY-Madison Theatre April 21 | Worcester, MA-Palladium April 22 | New York, NY-Roseland Ballroom April 23 | Philadelphia, PA-Electric Factory April 24 | Washington, DC-9:30 Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I just did a mini-puke with my lunch. Thanks. I hear this guy is litigating: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I'd check this out so long as Mickey isn't singing... Particle with some extra amazing percussion would be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 that'd be a cool trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 this is real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 what is reality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted February 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hopefully they'll do a late night Bonnaroo set together, as Particle is already on the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snelly Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hopefully Mickey leaves the headset at home, it's not 1997 anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 i like baba jingo (or at least when i heard the dead do it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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