NASHVILLE |DT: DECEMBER 3, 2014
FR: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/LIBBY COFFEY/ MSO PR
ERASURE
ANNOUNCES OPENERS FOR SPECIAL
NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOWS
DECEMBER 30 & 31 AT TERMINAL 5 IN NEW YORK CITY
WITH
BOOK OF LOVE
ALL HAIL THE SILENCE
ALEX ENGLISH
LATEST ALBUM
‘THE VIOLET FLAME’
OUT NOW
ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) has announced the opening acts for their very special New Year’s Eve performances at Terminal 5 in New York City. On Thursday, December 30, DJ Alex English will spin before legendary electronic artist BT and English vocalist Christian Burns, performing as All Hail The Silence. The December 31 New Years Eve show also features DJ Alex English as well as a rare performance by beloved New York City synth pop legends Book of Love, appearing as a duo for the first time.
Tickets for both shows can be purchased here: http://www.erasureinfo.com/concerts/
Watch Erasure’s live video for “Reason” here: http://vimeo.com/112896675
Book of Love, featuring Susan Ottaviano on vocals and Ted Ottaviano (no relation) on keyboards/vocals, will be performing for the first time as a duo. Responsible for Billboard Dance Chart hits including “Boy,” “I Touch Roses,” and “Modigliani (Lost In Your Eyes),” Book of Love are sure to give an extra special touch to Erasure’s New Year’s Eve set on December 31.
All Hail The Silence is comprised of Grammy nominated electronic artist BT with English vocalist Christian Burns who has also collaborated with the likes of Tiësto, Benny Benassi, and Armin van Buuren. They will be the main opener for December 30th.
Acclaimed DJ Alex English, perhaps best known for co-creating the Girls and Boys party in NYC, has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the DJ world, including Boys Noize, Steve Aoki, MSTRKRFT, and more. Alex will be the second opener for both shows December 30th and 31st.
Catch ERASURE on the remainder of their ‘The Violet Flame’ tour dates:
4 Dec – Cologne, Palladium, GERMANY – w/ Shelter
5 Dec- Dresden, Schlachthof, GERMANY – w/ Shelter
7 Dec – Hamburg, CCH1, GERMANY – w/ Shelter
9 Dec – Berlin, Columbiahalle, GERMANY – w/ Shelter
10 Dec – Aarhus, Musikhus, DENMARK – w/ Shelter
11 Dec – Copenhagen, TAP 1, DENMARK – w/ Shelter
14 Dec – London, Forum, UK – w/ Iris Gold – SOLD OUT
15 Dec – London, Forum, UK – w/ Parralox
30 Dec – New York, NY Terminal 5, USA w/ All Hail The Silence
31 Dec – New York, NY Terminal 5, USA w/ Book of Love
Praise for Erasure Live:
“Bell is magnetic on stage, ever moving, always smiling and dressed fabulously”
– Examiner
“Erasure display their dance-floor relevancy in 2014 just as they did three decades ago”
– LA Weekly
“If Erasure’s mission was to ‘elevate us,’ like their new song says, then mission accomplished! There was a club vibe in the venue with the thumping beats, dancing, lighting, and glitter. It was Erasure at their finest”
– Consequence of Sound
“nostalgic, euphoric, wistful and upbeat”
– Las Vegan Sun
“a massive (G-rated) love fest”
– Miami Herald
“Erasure gave no one cause to sit down”
– Salt Lake Tribune
“Erasure sure knows how to kick up a huge cloud of glittery dust and throw a hell of a party.”
– Creative Loafing
Watch “Reason” Here.
Watch “Dead of Night” Here.
Listen to “Reason” (Parralox Remix) Here.
Listen to “Reason” (Carter Tutti Remix) Here.
Listen to “Reason” (Single Mix) Here.
Listen to “Elevation” Here.
Watch “Elevation” Here.
Listen to the album DJ Mix Here.
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For more information on ERASURE, contact MSO PR:
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, Agreenberg@msopr.com
Libby Coffey 818-380-0400 x224, LCoffey@msopr.com
