New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Michael Monroe Official Website) - One of Finland's greatest musical exports, legendary rocker MICHAEL MONROE is due to make his long-awaited mark on
America this March. As part of a select group of tour dates, which include several appearances along the west coast, MONROE for the first time ever in his career will perform in Austin with four unique SXSW shows:
Wednesday, March 17 @ Austin Music Hall with Moto"rhead
Friday, March 19, 3:30 pm @ Swing House Showcase - Rusty Spurs
Saturday, March 20, 1:00 am @ Maggie Mae's Rooftop
Sunday, March 21 11:15 pm @ Alejandro Escovedo?s Closing Party - Continental Club
MICHAEL MONROE has long been at the forefront of breaking music barriers. The Finnish musician and multi-instrumentalist rose to fame as the singer for HANOI ROCKS and has served as the frontman for many all-star collaborations including GUNS 'N ROSES and DEMOLITION 23 with Little Steven. Coming off the Hanoi Rocks reunion from 2002-2008, Michael returns with his highly anticipated new group. Together they will perform an assortment of material ranging from Hanoi Rocks and Demolition 23 classics, Michael Monroe solo favorites and three to four brand new songs the band has written over the last few months.
The band features bassist SAMI YAFFA, who has played with a remarkable variety of bands including Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and guitarist GINGER, who has dazzled audiences over the world with his band The Wildhearts. Also on guitar is STEVE CONTE, the New York Dolls master fretman who has played with Willy DeVille and his own bands The Crazy Truth, Crown Jewels and Company of Wolves.
Fans can keep up with all the action via the Michael Monroe Mobile Backstage mobile application available now for free through Apple's iPhone/iPod application store and at www.michaelmonroe.com. Look for more from MONROE and his band as they are set to enter the studio in the spring to record a new album for the fall.
Catch the one and only MICHAEL MONROE on tour this spring at:
Thu 3/11 San Francisco, CA Paradise Lounge
Fri 3/12 Hollywood, CA Viper Room
Sat 3/13 San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
Sun 3/14 Redondo Beach, CA The Brixton
Mon 3/15 Las Vegas, NV Wasted Space @ Hard Rock
Wed 3/17 Austin, TX Austin Music Hall, SXSW
Fri 3/19 Austin, TX Rusty Spurs, SXSW
Sat 3/20 Austin, TX Maggie Mae's Rooftop, SXSW
Sun 3/21 Austin, TX Continental Club, SXSW
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