New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Alexander Jean, singer-songwriter duo featuring BC Jean and Mark Ballas, will embark on their first U.S. national tour titled "Head High," sponsored by Nicorette and NicoDerm CQ. The "Head High" title for the tour comes from the first song Mark and BC wrote together, which led to the creation of
Alexander Jean. The lyric embodies strength, motivation and inspiration to never give up throughout life's ups and downs. In conjunction with
Alexander Jean's debut EP release, also titled "Head High" and due on June 3, the tour kicks off on June 17 in
Santa Ana, California, and will run through July 20, concluding in San Francisco, California.
Alexander Jean's current single, "Thief," recently hit #5 on iTunes' Singer/Songwriter chart, following up their debut single, "Roses And Violets," which hit #1 on iTunes' Singer/Songwriter chart; and #6 on iTunes' Overall Chart. The duo, recently named "KIIS FM Next Up Artist of the Week," made their South By Southwest (SXSW) debut this year, and also performed at BMI's annual "Snow Ball" event at Sundance.
Alexander Jean has also been chosen to perform at the 3rd Annual L.A. GRAMMY Showcase to be held May 17 at The Fonda Theatre.
Alexander Jean has performed live on the West Coast in Los Angeles to sold out audiences at The Viper Room, Hotel Caf�,
Room 5 and No Name; in San Francisco at Feinstein's at The Nikko; and in San
Diego at the House of Blues. Says Aidin Vaziri of the San Francisco Chronicle: "The�.duo comes with a serious Top 40 pedigree�together, they come up with a pleasing pop-rock-soul hybrid that weaves together eclectic influences�" In
Style says: "The duo�specialize in a brand of infectious pop-rock-soul�.and listeners have noticed�"
The "Head High" tour is sponsored by Nicorette� and NicoDerm� CQ� in relation to the "What's Your Why?�" campaign. With the help of NicoDerm� CQ�, and behavioral support, Mark Ballas has been smoke-free for over two years. Now, Mark works with Nicorette� and NicoDerm� CQ� to share his "why" for quitting smoking so he can help inspire people to get the support they need to quit.
The "What's Your Why?�" campaign asks smokers to share their motivational reason for wanting to quit smoking. It helps a smoker envision what the future could hold when he or she succeeds, putting the quitter's goals front and center whether they are big dreams, or little victories. When smokers share their "why," there is help with the "how" by providing quit-smoking products � like Nicorette� and NicoDerm� CQ�.
Smokers motivated to quit can join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #whatsyourwhy. For helpful information about quitting and to connect with other smokers interested in quitting, smokers can sign up for our email support program at Quit.com.
Alexander Jean / "Head High" tour dates are as follows:
UNE 17
THE CONSTELLATION ROOM
SANTA ANA, CA
JUNE 18
PUB ROCK LIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
JUNE 23
KOROVA
SAN ANTONIO, TX
JUNE 24
THE PROPHET BAR
DALLAS, TX
JUNE 26
HOUSE OF BLUES
HOUSTON, TX
JUNE 27
MASQUERADE
ATLANTA, GA
JUNE 30
JAMMIN JAVA
VIENNA, VA
JULY 1
THE STUDIO AT WEBSTER HALL
NEW YORK, NY
JULY 2
WEBSTER UNDERGROUND
HARTFORD, CT
JULY 3
THE PALLADIUM
WORCESTER, MA
JULY 6
HARD ROCK CAF�
PITTSBURGH, PA
JULY 7
AGORA BALLROOM
CLEVELAND, OH
JULY 8
THE PIKE ROOM @ THE CROFOOT
PONTIAC, MI
JULY 9
SCHUBAS TAVERN
CHICAGO, IL
JULY 11
FIREBIRD
ST. LOUIS, MO
JULY 14
MARQUIS THEATER
DENVER, CO
JULY 15
BILLBOARD LIVE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
JULY 18
THE CATALYST CLUB (ATRIUM)
SANTA CRUZ, CA
JULY 20
BOTTOM OF THE HILL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
JULY 21
HOUSE OF BLUES � VOODOO ROOM
SAN DIEGO, CA
JULY 23
REGENT THEATER
LOS ANGELES, CA
