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Thomas Dolby takes "Time Capsule" on North American outing

New wave '80s artist and electronica pioneer Thomas Dolby will drum up support for his latest album, 'A Map of the Floating City,' with a 'Time Capsule Tour' of North America. // Tour dates at SoundSpike January 12, 2012 - New wave '80s artist and electronica pioneer Thomas Dolby will drum up support for his latest album, "A Map of the Floating City," with a "Time Capsule Tour" of North America.

Q&A: Thomas Dolby

New wave '80s artist and electronica pioneer Thomas Dolby has launched his new 'transmedia' game dubbed 'The Floating City,' which will also serve as a platform to expose his new music. June 22, 2011 - New wave '80s artist and electronica pioneer Thomas Dolby has launched his new "transmedia" game dubbed "The Floating City," which will also serve as a platform to expose his new music.

Thomas Dolby supporting new release with 'multiuser event'

Thomas Dolby, electronic music artist and creator of '80s hits including 'She Blinded Me With Science' and 'Hyperactive,' is poised to bring his fans and anyone else into an alternate world where the ultimate payoff is a chance to access a virtual premiere party for his latest project. February 8, 2011 - Thomas Dolby, electronic music artist and creator of '80s hits including "She Blinded Me With Science" and "Hyperactive," is poised to bring his fans and anyone else into an alternate world where the ultimate payoff is a chance to access a virtual premiere party for his latest project.

Tom Waits, Matt Groening, former Magic Band members remember Captain Beefheart

Over the weekend, while fans were remembering Captain Beefheart and mourning his death, musicians and artists offered their own thoughts. Some forwarded their comments to media outlets. Others used social media such as Twitter and Facebook. Here's a sampling: December 20, 2010 - Over the weekend, while fans were remembering Captain Beefheart and mourning his death, musicians and artists offered their own thoughts. Some forwarded their comments to media outlets. Others used social media such as Twitter and Facebook. Here's a sampling:

Thomas Dolby hits road with new EP

August 8, 2007 - Thomas Dolby continues to march with increasing confidence on the comeback trail, as the tech-pop master pairs a September tour with the release of a new live EP.

SXSW Review: Thomas Dolby at Elysium

March 16, 2007 - All I knew heading into Thomas Dolby's Thursday (3/15) night showcase at Elysium was that I didn't want to have "She Blinded Me With Science" stuck in my head for the next few days. Beyond that, I had no strong feelings either way ... so imagine my surprise when his set ended up being a total blast.

Thomas Dolby plans spring tour, album

February 16, 2007 - The reaction to Thomas Dolby's return to the music industry last year has inspired the synth-pop icon to write his first album of new music since the early '90 and hit the road for another round of spring dates.

Thomas Dolby, BT hook up for late-fall outing

October 25, 2006 - Buoyed by the response to his early 2006 return to the tour trail following a 15-year hiatus, Thomas Dolby sets out again this fall for a co-headlining run with fellow electronic pioneer BT.

Thomas Dolby returns to the stage

March 14, 2006 - After a 15-year hiatus from the music business, '80s icon Thomas Dolby is hitting the road for an eight-week US tour beginning April 12 in Anaheim, CA. More dates are expected to be announced soon, his publicist said.
tour dates and tickets
March 2012
16 - Austin, TX - SXSW
17 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's Uptown
18 - Orlando, FL - The Social
19 - Birmingham, AL - WorkPlay Theatre
20 - Atlanta, GA - The Loft at Center Stage
21 - Greenville, SC - The Handlebar
23 - Annapolis, MD - Ram's Head On Stage
24 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
25 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere
28 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater 1894
29 - New York, NY - Canal Room
30 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
31 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse

April 2012
1 - Montreal, Quebec - L'Astral
2 - Toronto, Ontario - The Mod Club Theatre
4 - Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
5 - Chicago, IL - Park West
6 - Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center
10 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Rio Theatre
11 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
13 - San Francisco, CA - Red Devil Lounge
14 - Sacramento, CA - Harlow's Night Club
16 - San Diego, CA - Anthology
17 - Los Angeles, CA - Largo
tour dates and tickets