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Returns for Holidays +  2014 Tour Dates

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Official Particle News:

We hope this message finds you in good spirits, and that your Holiday Season has been full of wonder and joy so far. This is a very exciting time for the band and we want to share some of our plans for the New Year with you…

2014 will find Particle touring extensively from coast to coast, and the band will also be releasing its first full-length studio album since 2004’s Launchpad. In addition, we’re looking forward to releasing a number of archived albums, EPs, videos, and remixes.

This is a time of revival for Particle and it is also a time of change. Bassist Eric Gould adopted a little girl from China this past May, and drummer Darren Pujalet is about to become the father of twin boys. As they embark on the journey of fatherhood, Eric and Darren will be stepping back from their full-time roles in the band. Founding member and keyboardist Steve Molitz will carry the Particle torch along with longtime guitarist Ben Combe and an exciting new rhythm section.

Although Eric and Darren won’t be touring, they’ll both still be involved in Particle whenever time permits. They will appear as featured guests on recordings, and they’ll also perform as special guests at select concerts. Eric and Darren will also both remain active in the music scene by performing with their various side projects including Game 7, Dirty Dawgs, and Pink Talking Fish.

As the band continues to evolve, we are all very happy to welcome two great friends and incredibly talented musicians to the Particle family:

Clay Parnell has been touring on the national scene since 2000, and he is best known for his roles as a founding member and bassist for Brothers Past, BioDiesel, and Kick Rocks.

The tour will Feature.Steve Molitz, Ben Combe, Brandon Draper, and Clay Parnell. Lighting and lasers designed and operated by Wil Simon (LD for Atmosphere, Big Wu, Soul Asylum, etc.) Special guest Jon Wayne & the Pain will support the entire Winter Tour, with the exception of the Aura Music Festival on 2/15.  Check out their music HERE.

2.1 – Fairfield, CT – Stage One – Get Tickets

2.5 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Putnam Den – Get Tickets

2.6 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground – Get Tickets

2.7 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall – Get Tickets

2.8 – Philadelphia, PA – North Star – Get Tickets

2.9 – Baltimore, MD – The 8 x 10 – Get Tickets

2.11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Jewish Mother – Get Tickets

2.12 – Winston-Salem, NC – Ziggy’s – Get Tickets

2.13 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West (co-bill with Kung Fu) – Get Tickets

2.14 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen – Get Tickets

2.15 – Live Oak, FL – Aura Music Festival – Get Tickets

2.17 – Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s – Get Tickets

2.18 – Baton Rouge, LA – The Spanish Moon – Get Tickets

2.20 – Dallas – House of Blues Foundation Room (Free Show!) –Get Tickets

2.21 – Austin, TX – Speakeasy – Get Tickets

2.22 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Peacock Room – FREE SHOW! RSVP to get on the guest list by emailing jennifergodwin@livenation.com with the subject line: Particle Foundation Room Party, 2/22 – RSVP.