New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ MediaCandy PR) -
September 28, 2010: Late Night Republic is proud to announce the dates for the Pringles
Xtreme Campus Tour, which will kick-off in late
September and run through October, hitting 15 college campuses across the country. Featuring We The
Kings and J. Cole, two of the hottest acts in music, the tour will also include an interactive sponsor area, with demonstrations from Gibbons Slackline and samples from FRS, whose athletes include Lance Armstrong, Derek Fisher, Brooke
Hanson and Nick Lucena, in addition to a mountain of Pringles
Xtreme crisps to sample. Pringles
Xtreme Flavors aren't for the faint of heart. Brave one bite and you'll enjoy the aggressive taste that won't quit. Consumers said they wanted bolder flavors, and Pringles makes them eat their words with new Ragin' Cajun, Blastin' Buffalo Wings, Screamin' Dill Pickle and Sizzlin' Sweet BBQ.
Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour
09/29/10 University of Toledo*1 (Toledo, OH)
10/01/10 University of CT*2 (Storrs, CT)
10/02/10 Central Connecticut*3 (New Britain, CT)
10/03/10 Eastern Connecticut*4 (Willimantic, CT)
10/05/10 Kean University*5 (Union, NJ)
10/08/10 Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY)
10/10/10 Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, MI)
10/12/10 University of Louisiana - Monroe (Monroe, LA)
10/15/10 Nichols College (Dudley, MA)
10/16/10 Private Show
10/17/10 Penn State University Behrend (Erie, PA)
10/19/10 Valparaiso University*6 (Valparaiso, IN)
10/21/10 University of NC - Pembroke (Pembroke, NC)
10/22/10 Private Show
10/23/10 SUNY - Delhi (Delhi, NY)
10/24/10 Keene State College (Keene, NH)
10/29/10 Florida International University*7 (Miami, FL)
10/30/10 Private Show
Named for hometown Bradenton, Florida's King Middle School where they first made music together, We The Kings has grown into one of the most engaging and exciting acts on the pop-rock circuit. The band's self-titled debut album hit No 1 on Billboard's New Alternative Album sales chart and spawned the Billboard-charting tracks "Secret Valentine" and "Check Yes Juliet," which is nearing Platinum status. We The Kings has sold over 2 million tracks and had over 56 million plays on MySpace, 15 million YouTube video plays (including the No 1 most played music video), and three of MTV.com's most requested videos. Additionally, iTunes has featured "Check Yes Juliet" as its single of the week.
The band's music has been licensed for the CW, MTV, Rock Band, and more, and they were nominated for a 2008 mtvU College Radio Woodie Award. Appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and MTV's TRL and Spring Break 2008 have further boosted the band's visibility. Constantly on the road, in 2009 they headlined their own tours as well as the 2009 Vans Warped Tour.
Since Warped wrapped up, the band has been in the studio recording the sophomore disc, produced by S*A*M & Sluggo (Gym Class Heroes, Cobra Starship, Metro Station), which will be released December 8. The infectious first single, "Heaven Can Wait," is gaining nationwide airplay, climbing the Billboard Singles chart, and has already reached the Top 10 on the Alternative Singles chart. It's the band's third Top 40 charting single.
In an era saturated with upstart MCs all vying for the coveted status of 'next big thing,' the story of 24-year old North Carolina native J. Cole (born Jermaine Cole) is a refreshing exception to the quick route for fame and success. The first artist signed to Jay-Z's new Roc Nation label, Cole made himself notable through a scholarly approach to the game - no small feat considering his Magna Cum Laude distinction upon graduating from St. John's University.
Taking from his favorite artists a love for powerful storytelling with an intense inner-strength, J. Cole advanced to writing his own lyrics at 15, soon amassing stacks of notebooks filled with rhymes and observations. Without a DJ or producer to provide a beat, he industriously started creating his own using a beat machine given as a present by his mother. From then on J. Cole was constantly creating new music and lyrics leading to his current and flow.
If his sudden christening by JAY-Z shocked the haters, their doubts were quickly refuted when J. Cole dropped his recent mixtape The Warm Up, as well as a coveted guest verse on JAY-Z's Blueprint 3 with 'A Star is Born.' Soulful and strong, J. Cole's lyrics touch on everything from his upbringing in North Carolina to the poverty and hopelessness that affect his community. The mixtape encapsulates not just who J. Cole is as a rapper, but who he is as an artist and a person.
Other artists participating on the Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour include Lights Resolve, B.D. Lenz, K. Flay and Jeff LeBlanc.
The Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour is produced by Next Step Productions LLC. The tour is a rebirth of sorts of the Next Step Campus Tour, which was sponsored by Crocs. 'I am very excited to bring this new version of the campus tour back from the ashes and make it even better for our schools, sponsors and partners,' says Bill Cottam producer and founder of the Next Step Campus Tour and the Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour. He goes on to say, 'We are bringing a more interactive sponsor area to the students that will undoubtedly enhance the experience.' With the interactive experience and artistry of We The Kings and J. Cole, the Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour is sure to please a wide range of tastes and be a huge hit.
The Pringles Xtreme Campus tour is powered by Late Night Republic, a new late night talk show hosted by Jake Sasseville. Sasseville will be bringing his show on the road and will be interacting with students at a majority of the tour stops. Along with Pringles Xtreme, SPIN Magazine, FRS and Gibbons Slacklines have come on as sponsors of the tour.
For more information on the Pringles Xtreme Campus Tour, visit www.latenightrepublic.com/campustour.
*1. Lights Resolve performs. 2. We The Kings and Jeff LeBlanc perform. 3. Lights Resolve performs. 4. Lights Resolve perform. 5. B.D. Lenz performs. 6. K. Flay performs. 7. Jeff LeBlanc performs. We The Kings and J. Cole will not be performing at the shows noted above, with the exception of the University of Connecticut show, where We The Kings will perform with Jeff LeBlanc
About Next Step Productions LLC:
Next Step Productions LLC has over 20 years experience in marketing, media and event productions. We focus on client objectives to create an interactive event experience that gives both the consumer and client a memorable experience, while delivering quality results. For more information, contact us at (702) 630-8876 or at [email protected]
