DEVO 2.0 Announce First-Ever Southern California Concert Appearances Saturday, July 22nd and Sunday, July 23rd at the House of Blues in Anaheim.BURBANK, Calif. -- In the contact information, Holly Battaglia's email address See Internet address. should read: holly.m.battaglia.-nd@disney.com (sted holly.m.battaglia.-nd@hotmail.com). The corrected release reads: DEVO 2.0 ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, CONCERT APPEARANCES SATURDAY, JULY 22ND AND SUNDAY, JULY 23RD AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. It is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine, whose clubs celebrate African-American culture, specifically IN ANAHEIM DEVO 2.0 will bring their high energy and enthusiasm for the first time to the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on Saturday July 22nd and Sunday July 23rd to support the recent release of their DEVO 2.0 CD and bonus DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. released on Disney Sound. DEVO, one of the '80s most innovative and iconic bands, partnered with Disney Sound to bring their hits to a new generation with 'DEVO 2.0'. The original members of DEVO rerecorded ten songs (some with revamped lyrics) and two brand new ones with DEVO 2.0, a group of five talented kids aged 10-13. "The concept is about the energy and aesthetic of DEVO being passed like an Olympic torch to a new generation," said DEVO frontman front·man n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. Gerald V. Casale, who directed all 9 newly created music videos on the DVD. The platinum-selling band handpicked kids Nicole, Jackie, Nathan, Michael and Kane to don the famous "energy domes" and become DEVO 2.0. Unlike the original DEVO, DEVO 2.0 is a co-ed affair, with lead singer Nicole and keyboardist Jackie lending diversity to the DEVO chemistry. "I'm honored to be the new Mark Mothersbaugh!" declared Nicole. In addition to shots of DEVO 2.0 performing the songs, the DVD features frenzied, surreal animations, including neon dinosaurs, pandas in sombreros, and anthropomorphic Having the characteristics of a human being. For example, an anthropomorphic robot has a head, arms and legs. potatoes; special features include an extensive photo gallery and interviews of the original DEVO's Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald V. Casale by the members of DEVO 2.0. DEVO's most famous songs all make appearances, including "Freedom of Choice," "Boy U Want" ("Girl U Want" rewritten to more appropriately accommodate lead singer Nicole) and the platinum-certified hit "Whip It," a music video staple for a fledgling MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. network in the early 1980s. The band also offers up their first original songs in 15 years, "Cyclops" and "The Winner." Founded at Kent State University in 1972 by art students Gerald V. Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh, DEVO took their name and ideology from the concept of "de-evolution," the idea that mankind has regressed rather than evolved. Sharp social satire was the driving force behind their songs. DEVO's obsession with technology, pioneering use of synthesizers and highly stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. music videos made it a seminal band. DEVO 2.0 CD TRACK LISTING: DVD TRACK LISTING: 1. That's Good 1. That's Good 2. Peek A Boo 2. Big Mess 3. Whip It 3. Whip It 4. Boy U Want 4. Freedom of Choice 5. Uncontrollable Urge 5. Uncontrollable Urge 6. Cyclops 6. Peek A Boo 7. The Winner 7. Cyclops 8. Big Mess 8. Beautiful World 9. Jerkin Back N Forth 9. Boy U Want 10. Through Being Cool 11. Freedom of Choice 12. Beautiful World Tickets can be purchased at the House of Blues box office, by phone at 714-778-blue or by visiting www.hob.com/anaheim. The DEVO 2.0 CD with bonus music video DVD is available for a suggested retail price of $18.98 wherever music is sold. Disney Sound and Walt Disney Records Walt Disney Records is a record company and part of The Walt Disney Company. The label was established in 1956 under the name Disneyland Records; its first release was A Child's Garden of Verses. The company changed to its current name in 1989. are part of The Buena Vista Music Group
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