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Social Distortion push further with "Hard Times"

SoCal rockers Social Distortion have tacked more stops onto their in-progress North American trek behind last year's 'Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike SoCal rockers Social Distortion have tacked more stops onto their in-progress North American trek behind last year's "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes."

In Pictures: 91X Wrex The Halls in San Diego, CA

Adding to the list of the season's radio station events was this weekend's 91X Wrex The Halls, which sold out two nights (12/10-11) at San Diego's Valley View Casino Center thanks to an impressive lineup of bands. Live photo highlights from 91X Wrex The Halls featuring Death Cab For Cutie, The Naked and Famous, Florence and the Machine, The Airborne Toxic Event, Mutemath, Blink-182, Everlast, Pennywise, Social Distortion, DMC and Swithfoot, from Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, 2011 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, CA.

Social Distortion continues "Hard Times" push

SoCal rockers Social Distortion have amped up their North American road trip behind 'Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes,' tacking a 2012 leg on to the in-progress run. // Tour dates at SoundSpike SoCal rockers Social Distortion have amped up their North American road trip behind "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes," tacking a 2012 leg on to the in-progress run.

Concert: ACL Festival in Austin, Day 3

The third and final day of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival boasted sold-out crowds, blazing temperatures and the weekend's signature raincloud mid-afternoon. The scattered raindrops didn't deter the Sunday shows, however, as acts such as Joseph Arthur, Manu Chao, Gomez, Elbow, Broken Social Scene, Empire of the Sun and Arcade Fire, among others, took to the stages. Like the two days prior, some of the earlier acts proved to be the most energizing and worthwhile gigs to catch, while the more established groups later in the day performed solid sets to eager fans. The third and final day of the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival boasted sold-out crowds, blazing temperatures and the weekend's signature raincloud mid-afternoon.

Social Distortion promises more "Hard Times" shows this fall

So Cal rockers Social Distortion have added another leg of North American shows to their push behind the recently released album 'Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike So Cal rockers Social Distortion have added another leg of North American shows to their push behind the recently released album "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes."

The Decemberists' "The King is Dead" hits No. 1 on the sales charts

A week after indie-rock stalwarts Cake shocked the world by having a No. 1 album, in comes Portland, OR's the Decemberists atop the nation's album sales chart. 'The King is Dead,' the Decemberists' sixth album, sold a healthy 94,000 copies to take the pole position, according to figures compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. A week after indie-rock stalwarts Cake shocked the world by having a No. 1 album, in comes Portland, OR's the Decemberists atop the nation's album sales chart. "The King is Dead," the Decemberists' sixth album, sold a healthy 94,000 copies to take the pole position, according to figures compiled by Nielsen SoundScan.

Social Distortion takes "Hard Times" to the clubs

With their new album 'Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes' now in stores, Southern California rockers Social Distortion are set to hit the road. // Tour dates at SoundSpike With their new album "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes" now in stores, Southern California rockers Social Distortion are set to hit the road.

New releases, Jan. 18: James Blunt, The Decemberists, Gregg Allman

With his new single 'Stay the Night, James Blunt is out to prove his range goes far beyond 'You're Beautiful.' Rolling Stone says the 'jaunty, upbeat folk-rock recalls the Waterboys or Van Morrison more than the song that made him famous.' Billboard announced, 'James Blunt is done singing about heartbreak for now.' With his new single "Stay the Night, James Blunt is out to prove his range goes far beyond "You're Beautiful." Rolling Stone says the "jaunty, upbeat folk-rock recalls the Waterboys or Van Morrison more than the song that made him famous." Billboard announced, "James Blunt is done singing about heartbreak for now."
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January 2012
27 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
28 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theatre
31 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre

February 2012
1 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
3, 4 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
6, 7 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory Concert House
9 - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
10, 11 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
13 - Chico, CA - Senator Theatre
14 - Modesto, CA - Modesto Center Plaza
16 - Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theatre
17, 18 - Pomona, CA - Fox Theater

April 2012
10 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
13 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
16 - Vancouver, British Columbia - The Commodore Ballroom
19 - Calgary, Alberta - MacEwan Hall
20 - Edmonton, Alberta - Edmonton Events Centre
21 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - The Odeon Events Centre
23 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Burton Cummings Theater
26 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
28 - Sauget, IL - Pop's

May 2012
1 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
2 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
4 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
5 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheater
6 - Austin, TX - Stubb's
8 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
10 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
11 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
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