PRESTER JOHN IN STORES NOW

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Tommy T’s solo album ‘The Prester John Sessions’ is now available to buy in stores! Described as an “aural travelogue that ranges freely through the music and culture of Ethiopia”, the album features fellow GB members Eugene Hutz and Pedro Erazo. You can pick it up at all the usual places or order online at the Easy Star Records store.

If you’re in Santa Monica, CA tomorrow, head down to Zanzibar (1301 5th Street) for an exclusive listening party. Club night Afro Funke is a mix of Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world. Playback of ‘The Prester John Sessions’ will start at 9pm and be accompanied by giveaways. Click here for more information.

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FANS IN ATHENS!

The venue has changed for the show on 17th December. GB will now play the FUZZ LIVE MUSIC CLUB .

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THE SHOW IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN


Eugene on WRAS

Tune into radio station WRAS on Friday 30th to hear Eugene speak for the SW Amnesty International Conference! You’ll be able to hear his interview around 5pm, but if you miss it or live outside the US, don’t worry: there will be a podcast version to download later. We’ll post details as soon as we have them…


ARGENTINA

Notice for Argentinean fans: the only CONFIRMED gig GB will play in Argentina is at Pepsi Music Festival, 8th November!


SHOWS IN BRAZIL / VENUE CHANGE FOR GUADALAJARA

VENUE CHANGE! The show in Guadalajara, MX on 18th November will now be held at THE FORO EXPO.

EXTRA GIGS! We’ll be hitting Rio and Sao Paulo next month. More info here.


TOMMY T ON ITUNES!

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Tommy T’s The Prester John Sessions album is now available exclusively at iTunes. Click here to order it there. If you like it, please rate it highly and post a review.

You can also pre-order the album through the Easy Star webstore, along with an exclusive tee shirt. If you pre-order, you will still be able to download the album shortly (within days) so you won’t have to wait to hear it. Plus, you will be entered into a contest with a chance to win a backstage hang with Tommy at an upcoming Gogol Bordello show (along with other prizes).


PRE-ORDER TOMMY T’S THE PRESTER JOHN SESSIONS!

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For the past few years, Tommy T has been touring the world as the bass player of gypsy punk powerhouse Gogol Bordello. He was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before moving to Washington, DC, and becoming an integral part of the celebrated Ethiopian musical scene there. In between tours with Gogol, Tommy, along with some other great Ethiopian musicians, recorded The Prester John Sessions. The resulting record is a mesmerizing excursion into the music and culture of Ethiopia, touching on Ethiopian funk, dub, roots and jazz. Plus, it has bonus remix featuring Eugene Hutz and Pedro Erazo from Gogol Bordello and mixed by Michael G of the Easy Star All-Stars. This record will be available exclusively on iTunes starting October 13, then released in full November 10, but you can pre-order your copy now by clicking the banner above.

* The first 100 CDs will be signed by Tommy T
* Don’t wait until the release date to hear it! Downloads of the album will be available to all customers starting October 13, regardless of whether you order a physical CD or a digital download.
* Chance to hang backstage at a Gogol Bordello show with Tommy!

Every order gets you a chance to win the following:

* 3 Grand Prizes: A pair of tickets to an upcoming Gogol Bordello show, along with a meet and greet by Tommy T and a chance to hang backstage. Winners also receive a complete set of Easy Star CDs (15 CDs total) and an Easy Star Records tee shirt.
* 3 Runners Up: 10 Easy Star Records CDs and an Easy Star Records tee shirt.

In addition, you can also pre-order a tee shirt designed around the striking cover art of this release. It’s available in a men’s tee or a women’s tee, so pick your style, and wear it proudly. When bought with a CD, it’s only $25 for the whole bundle.

Pre-order your copy here!


GB TO HIT NYC AGAIN THIS DECEMBER!

It’s been a while, but GB haven’t forgotten NYC. There’s going to be three shows at the end of December, so check the tour page for more info and the pre-sale (which starts TODAY)!


GB IN Clarín!

Gogol were featured in Argentina’s Clarín newspaper on Friday. Click to enlarge the images and read the full article.