On August 17, 2010, The Doobie Brothers will officially release their new digital single “Nobody” to iTunes, Amazon, and other participating digital music providers. Watch this space for details!
The single comes from the forthcoming album World Gone Crazy, which will be available in stores September 28, 2010.
A video interview with The Doobie Brothers was recently conducted by radio station WFPK at the HullabaLOU festival in Louisville, KY. Check it out!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2010
CONTACT: Elaine Schock or Meredith Louie
Shock Ink (818) 932-0001
DOOBIE BROTHERS TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN A DECADE
WORLD GONE CRAZY BOWS SEPT. 28; TOUR NOW UNDERWAY
(WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.) The music of the Doobie Brothers has been a huge part of the American soundtrack for more than 40 years, as the tens of thousands singing along at their nightly standing-room-only shows can attest. And with the Sept. 28 release of World Gone Crazy on HOR Entertainment, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, John McFee and Mike Hossack will add another great chapter to their songbook.
“Nobody,” the album’s first single, will bow at multiple radio formats later this summer. The song continues a tradition established in 1971 with the release of The Doobie Brothers, which initiated a lineage of timeless singles that starts with “Listen To The Music” and runs through “China Grove,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “Black Water,” “Take Me In Your Arms,” “Rockin’ Down The Highway,” and many, many more.
World Gone Crazy will show the Doobie Brothers to be as engaged as ever with the culture around them. Once again, they are applying their unique ability to marry grooves, hooks, harmonies and lyrics into an effortlessly comfortable yet subtly intense collection of songs. Their music is so genuine and appealing it’s almost easy to miss just how prodigious they are as musicians, writers and vocalists.
And the July 23 tour stop at the Hullabalou Music Festival in Louisville, KY will highlight that unique connection the Doobie Brothers have to the world of music. Also on the bill that night at Churchill Downs are Train, the hugely popular band whose current album includes the smash single “Hey, Soul Sister.” Additionally, Train’s collection incorporated a portion of the classic hit “Black Water” into their song “I Got You.” So the Doobies, and Train, just keep rolling on with great American music.
See below for a list of remaining dates and a World Gone Crazy track listing.
Doobie Brothers Tour Dates:
July 22 Noblesville, IN
July 23 Louisville, KY
Aug. 10 Lewistown, NY
(more)
Aug. 11 Bethlehem, PA
Aug. 14 Sturgis, SD
Aug. 15 Three Forks, MT
Aug. 19 Chehalis, WA
Aug. 20 Richmond, BC
Aug. 21 Coquitiam, BC
Aug. 24 Boise, ID
Aug. 26 Redmond, WA
Aug. 27 Troutdale, OR
Aug. 29 Salt Lake City, UT
Sept. 1 Modesto, CA
Sept. 4 & 5 Las Vegas
Sept. 6 Ivins, UT
Sept. 8 San Diego
Sept. 10 Temecula, CA
Sept. 11 Saratoga, CA
Sept. 12 Guerneville, CA
World Gone Crazy Track Listing
1. A Brighter Day
2. Chateau
3. Nobody
4. World Gone Crazy
5. Far From Home
6. Young Man’s Game
7. Don’t Say Goodbye (featuring Michael McDonald)
8. My Baby
9. Old Juarez
10. I Know We Won (featuring Willie Nelson)
11. Law Dogs
12. Little Prayer
13. New York Dream
The new Doobie Brothers video, “Nobody,” is available streaming below in HD. The song comes from the forthcoming album World Gone Crazy, in stores September 28, 2010. Enjoy the video, and be sure to share it with your friends!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DOOBIE BROTHERS SIGN WITH HOR ENTERTAINMENT
Album Due 9/28 From Veteran Staff At New Independent Label
(WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.) As they prepare to release their thirteenth studio album, World Gone Crazy, on the eve of the 40th anniversary of their first album release, the Doobie Brothers have signed with HOR Entertainment, a full-service imprint and entertainment services company led by a team of deeply experienced music industry professionals.
The Doobies are a quintessentially American rock-n-roll band who have combined elements of rock, blues, soul, country, jazz and more into one of the most appealing blends of popular music of the last half-century.
Their indelible contributions to the American songbook – from “Listen To The Music” and “China Grove” to “Black Water” and “Long Train Runnin’” – remain as beloved and relevant as ever. But Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, John McFee and Mike Hossack are far from resting on those considerable laurels.
And if ever a company came close to matching the skill, craft, heart and passion of the Doobie Brothers, it’s HOR Entertainment. Launched in October of last year, HOR brings a record division, publishing, film & television and merchandise under one roof. The executive team is loaded with experienced industry veterans poised to bring a fresh approach to the ever-changing music business.
“I am very happy to see the band sign to HOR,” says the Doobie Brothers’ manager Bruce Cohn. “I think it’s a great opportunity for HOR to work with a heritage band and for the Doobies to have the focus of the entire company for their release…a win/win situation for all concerned!”
CEO/Head of A&R Larry Lee understands the business as few can, having been an artist, writer, producer and executive. His credits include Mr. Big, Meatloaf, Roger Daltry and more. President/Head of A&R Curt Cuomo is a Grammy-nominated writer and producer who has worked with KISS, Eddie Money, Edgar Winter, Slash and Clint Black, among others.
“After a decade the Doobie Brothers have made, what I consider to be a career album, with their longtime legendary producer Ted Templeman. I am thrilled that HOR Records will be releasing the Doobie Brothers’ World Gone Crazy and we look forward to being a part of the band’s next chapter in music history,” said Lee.
Other executives include: Business & Legal Affairs/A&R Scott Bradford (Panic! At The Disco, The Shins, Plain White T’s), VP/New Media Hab Haddad (KISS, Ted Nugent, Night Ranger, Hootie & The Blowfish) and VP/Marketing & Promotions Bob Divney (Green Day, Faith No More, Audioslave, Depeche Mode).
World Gone Crazy will be released Sept. 28 on HOR Records.
CONTACT: Elaine Schock or Meredith Louie
Shock Ink (818) 932-0001
Doobie Brothers bassist Skylark has issued the following message to his fans:
First, I want to thank everyone that took time to reach out to me. Some were friends I’ve known for fifteen years, some are friends I’ve never met, and your wishes have all touched me deeply at a time I seemed to need it most.
I apologize for not writing sooner. Cris Simmons has been kind enough to forward the emails to me (and I was planning to write weeks ago) but I managed to accidentally delete all of the emails. Definitely operator headspace…
As for what’s been going on with me… Well, I had to go on and have a stroke. The good news is that I’m still here to talk about it, the bad news is that among other things I missed my first show in fifteen years. So, yeah… It’s a tad more involved than a sore throat.
But every day has been a good day, filled with signs of recovery. I’ve been working hard, doing all kinds of exercises, feeling real good about my progress, and I’m really looking forward to the day I can join my brothers onstage. That is going to be a night of special celebration for me, I guarantee you. I cannot thank the guys enough for their support. It’s a feeling I’ll carry for the rest of my days.
So, for right now, I’ve got lots of work to do. Back to the workout machines, the healing power of music [Doobie Brothers music!], and my basses. Thanks again for all the warming wishes. I hope to send a few more words every so often.
Love and gratitude… [And a bear hug to Big Mike, who’s also missin’ out on the fun with the guys!]
-Skylark
Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack has issued the following message to his fans:
Hi everyone, I thought I’d write a letter to all you fans out there, who have been so supportive during my absence from the tour. Thank you for all your kind messages. It certainly helps to keep my spirits up during my time away. I have had some problems relating to injuries I received in an auto accident a couple of years ago. I needed to take some time off to address these issues, and get my health back on track. Things are improving, but it may be several months before I’m able to get back to touring. In the mean time I’ll be following my doctor’s orders, and spending time with my family and friends. At least that will be some compensation while I’m away. It’s been hard not touring with the band but I have incredible support from my family, the Doobie Brothers, and all my friends out there. I can’t thank you enough for everything. All my best wishes to you all, and thanks for thinking of me. I’m receiving your emails, and cards sent to our office, and appreciate your thoughtfulness. Hope to be seeing you soon.
Love, Mike
Billboard.com has written a short feature/interview piece on The Doobie Brothers and their forthcoming album World Gone Crazy, due September 28 on House Of Rock. Check it out!
The new Doobie Brothers single, “Nobody” has been picked up by AOL Radio. Check out the Doobie Brothers story on the AOL Radio site for more information on the single and the forthcoming new album World Gone Crazy.
The news you’ve all been waiting for – the long-awaited new album from The Doobie Brothers, World Gone Crazy will be in stores on September 28, 2010. Further details will be announced in the next few days, but for now enjoy the first single “Nobody,” streaming below.
