http://www.vanhunt.com


Damn he is channeling Curtis on this one.

Here's the press kit


http://boss.streamos.com/...e_v300.asx


Just a reminder..to the Van fans

Yeah....

Curtis for real...

I cant wait 4 this one!

& a tour!

Thu 4/6 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater
Fri 4/7 Greensboro, NC War Memorial Theater
Sat 4/8 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium
Sun 4/9 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
Wed 4/12 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Thu 4/13 N. Charleston, SC PAC
Fri 4/14 Birmingham, AL Concert Hall
Sat 4/15 Houston, TX Verizon Theatre
Sun 4/16 Dallas, TX Nokia Live
Wed 4/19 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre
Thu 4/20 San Diego,CA 4th and B'
Fri 4/21 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amph.
Sat 4/22 Las Vegas, NV Aladdin Theatre
Fri 4/28 St. louis, MO Fox Theater
Sat 4/29 Nashville, TN Ryman Aud
Sun 4/30 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre
Wed 5/3 New York, NY Beacon Theater
Thu 5/4 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater
Fri 5/5 Washington, D.C. Constitution Hall
Sat 5/6 Washington, D.C. Constitution Hall
Sun 5/7 TBD
Wed 5/10 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theatre
Thu 5/11 Cleveland, OH State Theatre
Fri 5/12 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Sat 5/13 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
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yup looking foward to it

I have been playing his new album for past two weeks on the pod a real good album

jsoul99 said:

how did you get it early? you have the coolest avatar on the org btw!

some one sent me copy two weeks ago online org note me

he's not bad... sometimes he's a little bland though

I like the fact that he rocked out a little more this time.

yeah I like it.
He was in ATL twice last week and I missed him both times...

from his blog:
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Friday, March 24, 2006

Jay Leno Performance and Tour with Anthony Hamilton

With On The Jungle Floor, the follow-up to Van Hunt's Grammy-nominated debut album, scheduled for release on April 4th, the acclaimed singer-songwriter is taking to the airwaves and the road. He'll perform his new single, "Character," on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (April 7th) and guest on "The Tavis Smiley Show", and KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic." He will then join up with Anthony Hamilton, who's asked him to open on his U.S. tour. Hunt will headline a special show at Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre on April 4th.

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Friday, March 17, 2006

no chicken, ribs or coffee-until after April 4th


hello, lovely peoples. who was st. patrick anyway?..anybody know?...

well, the album comes out april 4th. we're still rehearsing. i took a few days off to change a few things (and, to get my head together). this was the first year that i forgot about my birthday. then, i forgot my father's birthday (a few days after mine). i would've forgotten my mom's birthday, too; but, it's hard to forget that your mother shares a birthday with Sylvester Stewart!

so, now it's crunch time. i'm worried that we won't be ready for our first show. i'm worried that ya'll won't like the album (even though i know it's good...that doesn't seem to matter). i do have fleeting moments of over-confidence-like when i'm riding in my car-listening to the new record-when the EQ on the bass and treble is just right. i start thinking "damn, this is better than.....just about anything!" then i go to the coffee shop. i hear some album from the 40's-the beautiful string arrangements, the wonderful melodies and the smoky voices; then, i go to the chicken and rib shack-i hear a bobby bland album from the 60's (before he started spitting)-gnarly guitars, and that trashy room sound on the drums...ferocious! that's when i start to question how i spent my time(and dimes) in the studio. "did i do enough?"

but, all in all-paranoia aside-i'm happy. you know what? i can, also, truly say that i'm happy to be happy for someone else. that's not an easy thing to do. even though you hear people say all the time, "awww, i'm so happy for you." for some, it's just something to say. they might WANT to be happy for you. but, they can't...not until they get something going for themselves to be excited about.... well, i'm sure this is more information than anyone wanted. i'm absolutely certain it's more than my record company wants me to share. so, i'll get down to the business of it.

i'm going on tour with the dynamic Anthony Hamilton and the sophisticated siren Heather Headley-starting april 6th. these two giants of modern rhythm and blues were gracious enough to allow me to play a few songs in front of their loyal and enthusiastic audience. it sbould be fun.

ina few select cities, we will, also, be appearing in our own late-night show called 'midnight violence...or violins'. these shows that one might also call 'extension chords' will be for the hardcore progressives who want to find out just what's under that scarf and hat.

and, on a final note, once you've heard the album, let's re-convene. you can tell me what you think about it (remembering to use the softest tones and the sweetest words possible). and, if you have questions, i would love to hear them. ya'll be good.

van
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Meloh9 said:

that's good to hear. I really like this dude

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

yeah he covered the stooges. I think I have every track but that one. I think it was a good follow up, VH fans should not be disappointed.

Meloh9 said:

What track are you missing? Holla @ me.

JPW said:

Totally. Among my friends, I root the loudest for Van Hunt. I really want him to succeed. But sometimes, I feel his voice, stage presence and songwriting are indeed a little bland.


I don't think he's really a "lead cat" if you know what I mean. I think he's better suited to writing or production - more of a behind the scenes type of musician.

Can't wait to hear this.

I see why some might say his vocals are bland, but there's just something about his phrasing that interests me. The lyrics too. I sing along to VH more than any artist.

This reminds me of Bilal... what's up with his? Cancelled for good?

Trickology said:

very cool. I love uncle dale. I hope this cd does well.

his show on 4/12 is with Anthony Hamilton and Heather Headley

mochalox said:

R u going?

I'm digging this cd.

You can preview to full album here

http://www.vh1.com/artist...s=playIt()

Those that felt he was a litle dry the first time around (I was in that group) need to give this one a chance. This a great album. And I don't use the word great often.

intha916 said:

I agree I play it everyday

and there are a lot less ballads on this one, nothing bland here.

Meloh9 said:

Looking forward to hearing it..

Meloh9 said:

"If I Take You Home" sounds like Lenny meets Maxwell. I can't get that song out of my head. "Hot Stage Lights" is like Sly meets The Bar Kays. A lot of the songs are like a mixture of two or three different artist that came before. I really love how VH mixes styles on this album.
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Hot Stage Lights

that's my shit right there!

has anybody heard Cree Summers version of Mean Sleep?

Whats with the 4/20 date? It says San Diego CA on this thread but on his website it says Sacramento, CA. I hope he is in Sac that day cuz those are the tickets i got.

I wish he'd change that cunty name of his.