RJD2 ANNOUNCES MASSIVE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF THE COLOSSUS, OUT JANUARY 19TH, 2010

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