Antigone Rising Announces 2005 Summer Tour Dates

NEW YORK (Lava Records/ www.antigonerising.com) - Antigone Rising are taking it to the streets. The all-female New York area five-piece are pleased to announce summer tour dates in support of their critically acclaimed major label debut From the Ground Up, which is exclusively available at Starbucks locations nationwide. The band, who've toured relentlessly over the years in the infamous white Ford van dubbed "Vanna White" are excited to get in front of fans who've been patiently waiting for the band to return to the road.

"We've been a touring band from the very beginning," remarked guitarist Kristen Henderson. "Our fans are truly incredible and we can't wait to try out some of the new songs in front of a live audience. Of course we've got a few old-school Antigone songs up our sleeve too but you'll have to come to the show to find out what we're going to play."

Antigone Rising's highly-anticipated major label debut From the Ground Up was released on May 11, 2005 exclusively at Starbucks. The album kicked off Starbucks proprietary CD series entitled "Hear Music(tm) Debut." As of June 29, 2005, Starbucks has sold more than 62,800 units of Antigone Rising's >From The Ground Up during the album's first seven weeks of exclusive availability at the more than 4,500 Starbucks Company-operated stores in the United States. The album charted at No. 93 on the Billboard Comprehensive Album Chart in its first week, jumping to No. 90 in its second week.

From the Ground Up's debut single, 'Don't Look Back,' goes for adds at AAA and HOT AC formats beginning July 11th. The band is also embarking on a summer tour, which will include opening slots for the following artists on select dates: Anna Nalick and Jill Sobule; Mindy Smith and Shelby Lynne; and the John Butler Trio.

From the Ground Up was recorded live earlier this year in New York City at legendary Sony Studios. The album, produced by GRAMMY Award winning producer Neil Dorfsman (Dire Straits, Sting, Paul McCartney,) features a total of 14 magnificent tracks including the album's infectious first single "Don't Look Back." The song was co-penned by Antigone Rising and chart-topping, solo artist/matchbox twenty front-man, Rob Thomas. "The band is amazing," said Rob Thomas. "Cassidy is a born star. Antigone Rising is a band you will be listening to for a long time."

7/01 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar
7/02 Farmingdale, NY The Downtown
7/07 Minneapolis, MN Peavy Plaza -Starbucks Ultimate Coffee Break
7/08 Des Moines, IA Simon Estes Amphitheatre*
7/09 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest No
7/10 Madison, WI High Noon Saloon
7/14 Chicago, IL Riverside Plaza - Starbucks Ultimate Coffee Break
7/15 Amagansett, NY Stephen Talkhouse
7/22 Asbury Park, NY Stone Pony
8/18 Boston, MA Copley Square Park†
* w/ Anna Nalick, Jill Sobule
No w/ Mindy Smith, Shelby Lynne
† w/ John Butler Trio