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1990’s multi-platinum rock powerhouses Smash Mouth and Tonic come together for a U.S. summer tour arriving at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, Thursday, July 16 at 8pm. Smash Mouth has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide with hits like “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star.” Platinum selling, Grammy-nominated Tonic has six top 10 singles, including the #1 most-played rock song of 1998 “If You Could Only See.” Tickets to see Smash Mouth and Tonic start at $39, and are available online at www.zeiterion.org, by calling The Z Box Office at (508) 994-2900.
The timing is right to bring these bands together as they both reach their 20th anniversary career milestones. “We’re super excited to hit the road this summer with the guys from Tonic! Get ready because as you know Smash Mouth will be bringing the party!” says Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell.
“We are looking forward to playing music with some old friends and being able to actually watch them play. It’s going to be a fun summer,” says Tonic’s Emerson Hart.
Along with supporting their favorite bands, fans will be able to support a range of causes close to the bands hearts including local food based initiatives and health- based initiatives in conjunction with Love, Hope, Strength (http://www.lovehopestrength.org/) who will be on site in select markets registering potential marrow donors and generating awareness about their cancer centers and education programs.
About Smash Mouth:
Grammy nominated, multi-platinum band Smash Mouth has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Along with their number one hits – “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star” – they have consistently impacted radio with other Top 10 recognizable hits like “Then the Morning Comes,” “Can’t Get Enough Of You Baby,” and a cover of the Neil Diamond penned Monkees classic “I’m a Believer,” which was prominently featured on the Shrek soundtrack (#4, Billboard Adult Top 40).
In 2014 the band released a Greatest Hits “ICON” CD through Universal records. This summer the band is very excited to be releasing a “Live” album through Sony Records. Official Biography written by founding member and bassist Paul DeLisle, will be available through Anchor Group Publishing. Smash Mouth is Steve Harwell, Lead Vocals; Paul DeLisle, Bass; Sean Hurwitz, Guitar; Jason Sutter, Drums; Michael Klooster – Keyboards.
http://www.smashmouth.com/
About Tonic:
Tonic) has sold over 4 million records, had Grammy nominations, platinum albums and six top 10 singles, including the #1 most-played rock song of 1998 with “If You Could Only See”. Hart founded Tonic with guitarist Jeff Russo – a childhood friend – adding bassist Dan Lavery shortly after inception. After storming the charts with their debut album Lemon Parade, the band released three additional studio albums (Sugar, the twice Grammy-nominated Head On Straight and the self-titled Tonic) and a Greatest Hits CD/DVD package. While continuing to tour and record as a band, they have also had individual successes with Emerson as a solo artist and songwriter in Nashville, Jeff as an Emmy nominated tv and film composer (Fargo, CSI), and Dan as a writer and producer. Tonic is currently recording material to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Lemon Parade next year. Tonic is Emerson Hart, lead vocals and guitar; Jeff Russo, guitar and vocals; Dan Lavery bass and vocals.
http://www.tonic-online.com/
Tickets to Smash Mouth and Tonic Tour Thursday, July 16, at 8pm are available by phone at 508-994-2900, online at www.zeiterion.org, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA. Box Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and two hours before each performance.
