Announces North American Summer Arena Tour
Supporting Blink-182 and Lil Wayne
Tickets On Sale
Friday, May 10th at 12PM Local
May 6, 2019 - Neck Deep have announced they will be direct support for genre-legends Blink-182 and the iconic Lil Wayne on a massive North American tour this Summer. Kicking off on June 27th in Columbus, OH, Neck Deep will be delivering their high-energy stage presence and larger than life performance of hits from their entire career, including the most recent #2 Billboard Charting album, The Peace and The Panic, to fans across the United States. Various pre-sales are happening throughout the week for National Concert Week. All other tickets will be on sale this Friday, May 10th at 12PM Local Time.
On the upcoming tour, front man Ben Barlow shares "Being on this tour with Blink is nothing less than a dream come true. They were the first band I fell in love with. I've seen them live multiple times and been wrapped up in the madness of the crowd. To now be on the other side of that, playing to that crowd... it's just surreal. This is an opportunity we've always dreamed of and we're gonna take it by the horns and make the most of every moment. We may have something special up our sleeves for this tour so keep an eye out for that, and we will see you on the road!"
Upcoming Tour Dates:
June 27 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
June 29 - Hartford, CT - XFINITY Theatre
July 1 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 3 - Indianapolis, IN - Ruoff Home Mortgage Center
July 5 - Hershey, PA - HersheyPark Stadium
July 6 - Burgettstown, PA - KeyBank Pavilion
July 7 - Toronto, ON* - Budweiser Stage
July 9 - Holmdel, NJ* - PNC Bank Arts Center
July 10 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
July 11 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
July 13 - Bangor, ME - Darlings Waterfront Pavilion
July 16 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
July 17 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater
July 20 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphiteater
July 21 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 23 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
July 25 - West Palm Beach, FL - Coral Sky Amphitheatre
July 26 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 27 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre
July 28 - Jacksonville, FL - Daily's Place
July 31 - Houston, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 1 - Austin, TX - Austin360 Amphitheater
August 2 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
August 4 - El Paso, TX* - UTEP Don Haskins Center
August 5 - Phoenix, AZ - Ak-Chin Pavilion
August 6 - San Diego, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphiteatre
August 8 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
August 27 - Irvine, CA - FivePoint Amphitheatre
August 30 - Portland, OR - Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre
August 31 - Seattle, WA - White River Amphitheatre
September 2 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
September 4 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
September 6 - Wichita, KS* - Hartman Arena
September 7 - Council Bluffs, IA* - Stir Cove
September 8 - Kansas City, MO - Providence Amphitheater
September 10 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
September 14 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
September 16 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
September 18 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion
* - No Lil Wayne
Even by Neck Deep's now astronomical standards, their third album The Peace And The Panic has been a success of unprecedented proportions, cementing their position as one of rock's hottest young properties and the zeitgeist capturing band of their generation and scene. For a British band with an average age still under 25 to secure a UK #4 and US #2 charting position is an achievement worth lauding on its own, but in fact barely scratches the surface of what the Wrexham crew have delivered in the era of their third full length.
The Peace And The Panic has already exceeded a dizzying 100 million streams on Spotify alone, fuelled by an army of fans who have seen the band headline Australia, Japan, South America, South East Asia, the USA and of course The United Kingdom in the last two years, on tours that have seen multiple sold out shows in legendary rooms including (but very far from limited to) L.A's Fonda Theatre London's Brixton Academy, and New York's Playstation Theatre.
The band have graced the covers of Kerrang!, Rock Sound and Alternative Press across the album cycle, performed at Radio 1s prestigious Rock Week and made their live TV debut on Last Call With Carson Daly. The trophy cabinet keeps growing too, with the quartet picking up Best British Band at Rock Sound's 2017 awards, while stand out single "In Bloom", which has nearly 25 Million streams on Spotify and 13 Million views on YouTube, snagged the Best Song gong at 2018s Kerrang! Awards.
Neck Deep also appeared on the recently released compilation album, Songs That Saved My Life. Released via Hopeless Records and their nonprofit organization Sub City, the album brought together tons of artists who covered songs that were massively influential in their own lives. Neck Deep's cover of "Torn" (originally made famous by Natalie Imbruglia), instantly became a fan favorite and has been added into many set lists around the world because of it. Fans can watch the music video for Neck Deep's cover of "Torn" here: http://smarturl.it/TornVideo.
That the band have achieved all this, and more besides, with an album showcasing their most emotionally resonant and diverse material is testament to their undeniable passion, song-craft and dedication. All of which points to an incredibly exciting future for a band who have found both their voice and the ears of a truly global fan base. And while it might look from the outside like Neck Deep already have the world in the palm of their collective hand - the truth is they're only just getting started.
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Neck Deep is Ben Barlow (Vocals), Matt West (Guitar), Sam Bowden (Guitar) and Dani Washington (Drums).
Follow Neck Deep
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/neckdeepuk
Instagram / Twitter: @NeckDeepUK
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With May 5 kicking off National Small Business Week and half of Americans working for small businesses, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best Large Cities to Start a Business as well as accompanying videos.
In order to help aspiring entrepreneurs maximize their chances for long-term prosperity, WalletHub compared 100 U.S. cities across 19 key indicators of startup viability. The data set ranges from five-year business-survival rate to office-space affordability.
Best Large Cities to Start a Business
1
Orlando, FL
11
Fort Worth, TX
2
Oklahoma City, OK
12
Jacksonville, FL
3
Miami, FL
13
Houston, TX
4
Austin, TX
14
St. Petersburg, FL
5
Tampa, FL
15
Dallas, TX
6
Charlotte, NC
16
San Antonio, TX
7
Durham, NC
17
Irving, TX
8
Raleigh, NC
18
Laredo, TX
9
Atlanta, GA
19
Oakland, CA
10
Denver, CO
20
Irvine, CA
Best vs. Worst
To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-start-a-business/2281/
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Are You Less Of A Man If You Opt
For Cosmetic Surgery?
While the stereotype says it is women who worry most about body image, in truth men also are concerned about what they see when they gaze in the mirror.
They just aren’t always willing to admit it. So, while more men than ever before are turning to cosmetic surgery to improve what they see as defects in their appearance, plenty of others are reluctant to even acknowledge anything that could be seen as a weakness or a flaw.
“For many men, especially older men, being concerned about their appearance is not manly,” says Dr. Dennis Schimpf (www.sweetgrassplasticsurgery.com), founder of Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery and author of Finding Beauty: Think, See and Feel Beautiful.
“They are probably as insecure about their appearance as any woman might be, but they feel that they need to project confidence or be indifferent to their looks.”
Still, some men are clearly putting aside those worries. For example, the number of tummy tucks for men increased 12 percent between 2012 and 2017, according to a study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Liposuction procedures for men were up 23 percent, and breast-reduction surgeries were up 30 percent.
Even so, Dr. Schimpf says, men who do explore the idea of plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons often seem embarrassed.
“Sometimes a man will come in with his wife, who will talk about herself first, and then open up the conversation to what he’s considering having done, almost as if it’s an afterthought,” he says.
But slowly but surely, more men are entertaining the idea of making changes to their appearance. Dr. Schimpf says a few reasons for that include:
Changing times and attitudes. Men who are baby boomers often worked in jobs involving physical labor. How they looked did not matter on the job. “We live in a different world today,” Dr. Schimpf says. “Men are more concerned with their appearance – their hair, their clothes, their overall look. Little by little, It’s becoming more acceptable for men to publicly talk about looks, and every day there are new products on the market for men who want to change the way they look.”
Technological advances in plastic surgery. Today’s technology allows for less-invasive procedures, which appeal to men. “Men are looking for procedures that deliver more subtle changes with quick recoveries because they want work done ‘under the radar’ essentially,” Dr. Schimpf says. “They don’t want others to know they’ve had something done because of what they believe people will think.”
Social media’s influence. One factor that affects both men and women is how in today’s world, everyone is constantly being photographed and those photographs often end up on Facebook, Instagram or other social media sites for all the world to see. That makes it more difficult than in the past to not care what others think, Dr. Schimpf says. “Patients tell me all the time that they didn’t realize they had a double chin until they saw themselves on their cell phone screen when they turned it on to take a selfie,” he says.
The bottom line, though, is that anyone considering plastic surgery needs to make the decision based on what’s best for them, and not based on how other people view them, Dr. Schimpf says.
“People are going to think what they are going to think, and those who are the most critical of others often have many issues themselves,” he says. “If you try to do for yourself only what someone else thinks is reasonable, you’re not going to be happy.”
About Dennis Schimpf, MD, MBA, FACS
Dr. Dennis Schimpf (www.sweetgrassplasticsurgery.com) is the author of Finding Beauty: Think, See and Feel Beautiful, and the founder of Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery, a multi-faceted practice focusing almost exclusively on cosmetic plastic surgery of the face and body. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), as well as a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS).
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Kurt Travis
Announces New Solo Album
There's A Place I Want To Take You
Out May 17th, 2019
Available for Pre-Order: www.esquerecords.com
Watch New Video "Easy Peasy": youtu.be/cZZwAdVHnc0
MAY 21ST | THE LOADING DOCK | SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Sacramento, CA - Kurt Travis is thrilled to announce his brand new solo record, There's A Place I Want To Take You, out May 17th via Esque Records and Blue Swan Records. Travis has also shared the first single and music, "Easy Peasy," streaming now at youtu.be/cZZwAdVHnc0 . Fans can pre-order the album at www.esquerecords.com.
"This song is one of my favorites on the album. It's very playful and light hearted," shares Travis. "The song is about how I don't like waking up in the morning, and also, how I have hard time falling asleep."
He continues: "I called it 'Easy Peasy' because the song is repetitious and the structure is simple, but while tracking guitars for it, was actually quite difficult to record."
Additionally, Travis will be supporting the album with a full US headlining tour starting on May 17th. The run kicks off with an album release show in Placerville, and includes stops in Salt Lake City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, and more. For a full list of dates, please see below or visit www.facebook.com/kurttravismusic.
Kurt Travis is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Sacramento, California. He is best known as the former lead vocalist for the post-hardcore bands Dance Gavin Dance and A Lot Like Birds.
As a solo artist, Travis has released a number of albums, including: Wha Happen? (2012), Kurt Travis (2013), Everything Is Beautiful (2014), and Kurt Travis/Paul Travis Split (EP) (2016). Over the years, he has also lent his vocals and talents to math rock trio Eternity Forever, posthardcoreduo Push Over, and, most recently, rock band Royal Coda.
Travis will release his brand new solo record There's A Place I Want To Take You on May 17th via Esque Records and Blue Swan Records. Fans can pre-order it now at www.esquerecords.com.
For More Information, please visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kurttravismusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/kurttravis
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kurttravis
WHO: Kurt Travis
WHERE: The Loading Dock | 445 South 400 West | Salt Lake City, UT
WHEN: Tuesday, May 21st | 6:30pm
INFO: https://bit.ly/2D4rsac | $15 | All Ages
Upcoming Tour Dates:
5.17 - Placerville, CA @ The Nugget Campgrounds *
5.18 - Redding, CA @ The Dip *
5.21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Loading Dock
5.22 - Denver, CO @ Moon Room
5.24 - Minneapolis, MN @ Whiskey Junction
5.25 - Berwyn, IL @ Wire
5.26 - Indianapolis, IN @ Citadel
5.28 - Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
5.29 - Manchester, NH @ Bungalow
5.30 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
5.31 - Amityville, NY @ Revolution Bar & Grill
6.1 - Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage
6.2 - Norfolk, VA @ Charlie's
6.3 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
6.5 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
6.6 - Orlando, FL @ Soundbar
6.7 - Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
6.8 - Margate, FL @ O'Malleys
6.10 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
6.11 - Nashville, TN @ The End
6.12 - Memphis, TN @ Canvas
6.13 - Little Rock, AR @ Brewski's Basement
6.14 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links
6.15 - McAllen, TX @ Yerberia Cultura
6.16 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
6.17 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group
6.19 - El Paso, TX @ Rock House
6.20 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
6.21 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
6.23 - Fresno, CA @ Strummers
-With Adventurer 5.21-6.5 (* - no Adventurer)
-With Makari 6.6-6.23
