November 11, 2009 – While we wait anxiously for the ever-approaching release of his new record, The Colossus (out January 19th, 2010 on RJ's Electrical Connections), RJD2 has given fans another reason to rejoice. He will be embarking on a tour of "colossal" proportions! Touring for the majority of January and February, with more dates to follow, RJ will hit the road with a full band, his first such tour since 2008!
RJD2 Tour Dates:
Sat. – Jan. 9 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Sun. – Jan. 10 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
Mon. – Jan. 11 – Charlotte, NC @ Visualite Theater
Tue. – Jan. 12 – Savannah, GA @ Live Wire
Wed. – Jan. 13 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
Thu. – Jan. 14 – Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
Fri. – Jan. 15 – Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
Sat. – Jan. 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Heavan Room)
Sun. – Jan. 17 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
Mon. – Jan. 18 – Chattanooga, TN @ Rhythm and Brews
Tue. – Jan. 19 – Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
Wed. – Jan. 20 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
Thu. – Jan. 21 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theatre
Fri. – Jan. 22 – Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant Street
Fri. – Feb. 5 – Columbus, OH @ Sully's Music Diner
Sat. – Feb. 6 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House
Sun. – Feb. 7 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
Mon. – Feb. 8 – Nashville, TN @ Exit In
Tue. – Feb. 9 – Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone Cafe
Wed. – Feb. 10 – Oxford, MS @ The Lyric Oxford
Thu. – Feb. 11 – New Orleans, LA @ Tipitinas
Fri. – Feb. 12 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
Sat. – Feb. 13 – Austin, TX @ Emos
Sun. – Feb. 14 – Denton, TX @ Hailey's
Thu. – Feb. 18 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
Fri. – Feb. 19 – Grinnell, IA @ Grinnell College – Harris Center
Sat. – Feb. 20 – Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
Also, we have a few reminders and other RJD2 tidbits:
* RJ finally has a reason for people to sign fruitless contracts with Internet service providers. As previously announced, those who visit his site, www.rjselectricalconnections.com, every Monday between now and The Colossus' release will be privy to contests and giveaways for mp3s, free records, and much more. This past Monday saw RJ reaching into the vault for the unreleased track "The Perfect Occasion" and announced a contest for a waaaay out of print signed RJD2 45. Download "The Perfect Occasion" and see contest details here: http://rjselectricalconnections.com/home/19-monday-madness-nov-9
* RJD2 was recently the subject of an episode of  Vice TV's Motherboard: Electrical Independence segment.  Taking a page out of MTV's Cribs, Electrical Independence lets you step inside RJ's impressive home studio, dive into the depths of his extensive synth collection, and perhaps learn how to make a good cobbler while you're at it. Watch RJD2 on Electrical Independence here: http://www.motherboard.tv/2009/11/9/electric-independence-rjd2–2.
* RJ has systematically been reissuing his releases on his own aptly named label, RJ's Electrical Connections. 2002's Deadringer was reissued just over a week ago, and 2004's Since We Last Spoke and 2003's "The Horror" EP will be reissued on November 17th.  Additionally, RJD2 2002-2010, his strictly vinyl and completely awesome box set, was released late last month.
RJD2 Online:
http://www.twitter.com/rjd2
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RJD2/32328322799
http://www.myspace.com/rjd2
http://www.pitchperfectpr.com/a_rjd2.html
http://rjselectricalconnections.com
For more info, contact:
Jacob Daneman & Jessica Linker | Pitch Perfect PR, jacob@pitchperfectpr.com, jessica@pitchperfectpr.com, 773-784-4335
