aaamusic | On 08, Mar 2011

THE JIM JONES REVUE
New Single Dishonest John – Out March 28th 2011
UK Tour Dates 2011 – Live at KOKO – April 14th

“If you think all the spontaneity, fun and excitement’s gone out of rock music, then think again: think Jim Jones Revue.” – Artrocker

“Burning Your House Down truly is rock ‘n’ roll at its simplest, yet finest form.” – TheLineOfBestFit.com

“Resistance is futile. The Jim Jones Revue have come to save rock’n’roll. Sign away your souls here.” – BBC.co.uk

“Hell, everything they do is great.” – TheQuietus.com

“Greatest rock ‘n’ roll band on the planet” – MOJO

“For God’s sake, see this band! ” – The Word

On March 28th 2011, The Jim Jones Revue will release Dishonest John, the third single from their critically acclaimed studio album Burning Your House Down (produced by Grinderman’s Jim Sclavunos). Dishonest John will be available on 7” and digital download.

JJR just completed a stack of Australian Big Day Out Festival dates in January and February, and are heading to SXSW this year.  Upon returning from SXSW, The Jim Jones Revue will kick start spring in the UK with a series of twelve shows celebrating the success of Burning Your House Down, acclaimed by MOJO as one of the best albums of 2010. The tour dates in full are:

SXSW

Thursday 17 March

Live4Ever UK Party – Antone’s – JJR onstage at 4:45 pm

PIAS/Topspin Party – Belmont – JJR onstage at 8.00 pm

Friday 18 March

Leafy Green/Thrill Jockey Official SXSW Showcase – Emo’s Inside Room – JJR  onstage at 1AM

Saturday 19 March

Mojo Magazine Party- Mean Eyed Cat- JJR onstage at 1.45 pm

Sunday 20 March

Soul Clap Party – Emo’s – JJR on stage at 9 pm

UK Tour
27th March UK, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 0845 413 4444 /www.alt-tickets.co.uk
28th March UK, Edinburgh Bongo Club 0844 847 2487 / www.pclpresents.com
29th March UK, Glasgow King Tuts 08444 999 999 / www.gigsinscotland.com
30th March UK, O2 Newcatle Academy 2 0844 477 2000 / www.ticketweb.co.uk
31st March UK, Leeds Cockpit 0113 245 4650/ www.lunatickets.co.uk
2nd April UK, Sheffield Plug 01142 413040 / www.the-plug.com
3rd April UK, O2 Birmingham Academy 2 0844 477 2000 / www.ticketweb.co.uk
12th April UK, Bristol Thekla 0845 413 4444 /www.alt-tickets.co.uk
13th April UK, Brighton Concorde 2 0844 412 4628 / www.seetickets.com/brassneck
14th April UK, London Koko 0844 847 2258 / www.gigsandtours.com
16th April UK, Norwich Waterfront 01603 508050 / www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk
17th April UK, Manchester Club Academy 0161 832 1111/ www.ticketline.co.uk