Rooney - NewsThe latest news from Rooneyhttp://www.rooneytix.com/newsNot In My House Tour Announcement<p></p> <p>Rooney, who remain road warriorsin support of their most recent release,<strong><em>Eureka</em></strong>, announce a February headlining tour that sees them taking out Eisely and The Chapin Sisters (through 2/14) as support. The tour kicks off February 2nd in Albuquerque, NM and wraps up in Salt Lake City on Feb 26th.Fans can buy tickets<a href="http://www.rooneytix.com/">www.rooneytix.com</a>starting Wednesday December 1st at 9amPST and each purchase will be accompanied by a a free, exclusive, digital only,Christmas EP of three cover songs: "Merry Christmas (War is Over)," "Last Christmas" and "Little Saint Nick."</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Rooney</strong>recently the musical guest on Lopez Tonight,and performedtheir single "I Can't Get Enough" on air and alsoplayed the 2nd single,"Not InMy House" for<a href="http://LopezTonight.com/">LopezTonight.com</a>. Watch both videos<a href="http://www.lopeztonight.com/episode_recaps_and_highlights/rooney_cant_get_enough.php#video2" title="http://www.lopeztonight.com/episode_recaps_and_highlights/rooney_cant_get_enough.php#video2">HERE</a>. Both songs are off Rooney's new album,<strong><em>Eureka</em></strong>, which the band released on their own California Dreamin' Records this past summer. The official video for<a href="http://www.vh1.com/video/rooney/516148/i-cant-get-enough.jhtml#artist=1231529" title="http://www.vh1.com/video/rooney/516148/i-cant-get-enough.jhtml#artist=1231529">"I Can't Get Enough"</a>can be seen at<a href="http://vh1.com/">vh1.com</a>. Recently while out on tour, Rooney recordedsome acoustic versions of their songs<a href="http://www.baeblemusic.com/musicblog/9-22-2010/video-premiere-rooney.html" title="http://www.baeblemusic.com/musicblog/9-22-2010/video-premiere-rooney.html">"Not In My House"</a><a href="http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/131338-rooney-holdin-on-acoustic-version-popmatters-premiere/" title="http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/131338-rooney-holdin-on-acoustic-version-popmatters-premiere/">"Holdin' On"</a>on their tour bus, which were exclusively featured on<a href="http://www.baeblemusic.com/musicblog/9-22-2010/video-premiere-rooney.html" title="http://www.baeblemusic.com/musicblog/9-22-2010/video-premiere-rooney.html">Baeble Music</a><a href="outbind://214-0000000010970887251C0A4D80F9741450B07C27070028326F0316B46E4A9AB3290BB3DF0A270000000DB9570000A2A1FAD802FDCD49BB1611B7C5096F0E00000055E5AA0000/com/pm/post/131338-rooney-holdin-on-acoustic-version-popmatters-premiere/" title="outbind://214-0000000010970887251C0A4D80F9741450B07C27070028326F0316B46E4A9AB3290BB3DF0A270000000DB9570000A2A1FAD802FDCD49BB1611B7C5096F0E00000055E5AA0000/com/pm/post/131338-rooney-holdin-on-acoustic-version-popmatters-premiere/ blocked::com/pm/post/13133">PopMatters</a>.The guys also found time to squeeze in an Alloy<a href="http://video.teen.com/stream-out-loud/stream-out-loud/live-rooney-i-cant-get-enough/" title="http://video.teen.com/stream-out-loud/stream-out-loud/live-rooney-i-cant-get-enough/">Stream Out Loud</a>session. Rooney is offeringthe track"I Don't Wanna Lose You"as a free download<a href="http://www.rooney-band.com/2010/04/08/download-i-dont-wanna-lose-you/" title="http://www.rooney-band.com/2010/04/08/download-i-dont-wanna-lose-you/">here</a>.</p> <p></p> <p><em>Eureka</em>is the follow-up to Rooney's two critically acclaimed albums -<em>Calling The World</em>- and sees the band showcasing their most inventive and original material to date. Produced and crafted entirely by the band,not only succeeds with 12 impressive and infectious tracks, but spotlights the band's gift to craft intelligent and stimulating rock songs that have continually captivated both fans and critics. Developed through years of non-stop touring with artists like Kings of Leon, Weezer, The Strokes, Travis, Polyphonic Spree and Granddaddy, and two highly praised records, Rooney's irresistible songs have impacted modern rock & alternative radio stations and infiltrated video outlets such as MTV, VH1, Fuse and MTV2. Along the way, Rooney has built a fiercely loyal fan base and performed on THE OC, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Late Night With Conan O'Brien.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Upcoming Holiday Shows:</strong><br />12/11/10Chain Reaction</p> <p><strong>February Tour Dates:</strong></p> <p><strong>w/Eisely & The Chapin Sisters</strong></p> <p>2/2/11Launchpad<br />2/4/11Tulsa Caine's Second Stage<br />2/5/11Kansas CityThe Beaumont Club<br />2/6/11St PaulStation 4<br />2/7/11Mad Planet<br />2/8/11Grand Rapids, MI The Intersectionl<br />2/9/11Pontiac (Detroit) The Crofoot Ballroomn<br />2/10/11Chicago IL Lincoln Hall<br />2/11/11The Basement<br />2/12/11Cleveland HeightsGrog Shop<br />2/13/11Alter Bar<br />2/14/11The Historic Southgate House</p> <p><strong>w/Eisley</strong><strong><br /></strong>2/16/11The Middle East<br />2/18/11Rock and Roll Hotel<br />2/19/11Cat's Cradle<br />2/20/11The Grey Eagle<br />2/21/11Exit/In<br />2/22/11The Hi-Tone<br />2/23/11St LouisFirebird<br />2/25/11The Marquis Theatre<br />2/26/11Salt Lake CityKilby Court</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><em>"Rooney plays perfectly tousled breezy, melodic pop-rock well suited to pool parties or convertible-cruising."</em><strong>New York Times</strong></p> <p></p> <p><em>"On their self-released third album, Rooney mix West Coast catchiness with a sense of unrest. Over music that flits between Weezer and The Eagles..."</em><strong>Rolling Stone</strong></p> <p></p> <p><em>"...Songs like the first single 'I Can't Get Enough' bring on the summer vibes."</em><strong>People</strong></p> <p></p> <p><em>"{Eureka is} full of piano-kissed rock gems."</em><strong>Alternative Press</strong></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.rooneytix.com/">www.rooneytix.com</a></p>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800http://www.rooneytix.com/news/17921