jamarchCHERINE ANDERSON TOURS WITH MICHAEL FRANTI
On the heels of wrapping a successful 21 date tour of the US in early September, the young Dancehall Soul songstress Cherine Anderson returns to the States again, this time hitting the road with singer/activist Michael Franti and Spearhead. Anderson is touring with the massively popular Franti and Spearhead in support of their September 9th release, All Rebel Rockers, in which Cherine is featured on three songs. The first single off the album, “Say Hey (I Love You)” featuring Cherine, is receiving great radio rotation as well as being featured on ads for the CW and E! Entertainment Networks.
Anderson serves as the band’s opening act performing songs from her upcoming EP “The Introduction-dubstyle”, and rejoins the band as a featured vocalist during the Spearhead set. Just several shows into joining the tour, Anderson’s presence has created a buzz. Nicole Kristek of Mel.Opho.be writes about the show at Marymoor Amphitheatre in Washington, “(Cherine) showed off her range and power with slow “diva”-style vocals mixed over reggae beats. A bit reminiscent of Lauryn Hill but with more funk to her voice, we found her to be extremely charismatic, weaving her sultry way across the stage”.
The All Rebel Rockers tour also allowed Cherine the opportunity to perform at The Hollywood Bowl, her second feature at the famed concert hall in her young career. In October, the tour takes Anderson to Australia, her first time taking her Dancehall Soul sound “Down Under”. The talented artists bring their powerful shows to ten cities in Australia including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. A video for the follow up single “Little Bit of Riddim” (song and video also featuring Anderson) was shot on location in Jamaica under the direction of the Ras Kassa, so be on the look out for its premiere!
US Tour Dates
Featured Vocalist with MF & Spearhead
Sep 10 08 Ymir Community Baseball Field – Ymir, British Columbia
Sep 11 08 Knitting Factory Concert House – Spokane, Washington
Sep 12 08 Marymoor Amphitheater – Redmond, Washington
Sep 13 08 Roseland Theatre – Portland, Oregon
Sep 14 08 Earthdance Festival – Laytonville, California
Sep 18 08 Catalyst – Santa Cruz, California
Sep 19 08 San Diego Street Scene – San Diego, California
Sep 20 08 The Pozo Saloon – Santa Margarita, California
Sep 21 08 The Hollywood Bowl – Hollywood, California
Sep 24 08 Cottonwood Park – Mancos, Colorado
Sep 26 08 Paolo Soleri Amphi – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Sep 27 08 Pine Mountain Amphitheater – Flagstaff, Arizona
Sep 28 08 Rialto Theatre – Tucson, Arizona
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Featured vocalist with MF & Spearhead
Oct 07 08 Powerstation Eden Terrace – Auckland
Oct 10 08 The Tivoli – Brisbane
Oct 11 08 Byron Bay High School – Byron Bay
Oct 12 08 Civic Theatre – Newcastle
Oct 14 08 Enmore Theatre – Sydney
Oct 16 08 The Forum – Melbourne
Oct 18 08 Great Hall – Wollongong
Oct 19 08 Anu Bar – Canberra
Oct 21 08 The Barton Theatre – Adelaide
Oct 22 08 Metropolis – Fremantle
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