Heart is coming to the Motor City- Detroit!‏

New Tour Date Announced by Heart Management.

Date: September 3, 2010

Venue: DTE Energy Music Theatre
            7774 Sashabaw Road
            Clarkston, MI  48348

Ticket price: $45.00 includes parking and all service charges
Tickets go onsale to the general public via Ticketmaster Saturday June 5th, 2010.

Check out the venue website here.

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Ector Education Foundation Show Review

PULSE: In the limelight - Heart
By Graham Dixon
MRT Correspondent

The beginning of the show was exotic and dark -- no less than three drummers joining an incessant beat, soon joined by Ann Wilson, dressed all in black and playing a flute. There are not too many bands that start a gig with their lead singer on flute, but "Heart" is no ordinary band. The range of their music was the most striking aspect of the evening. The sisters easily flow from hard rock to ballads, and reveal their eclectic musicality through playing an array of instruments.

They also introduced a new song -- "Red Velvet Car" -- a number from an upcoming album that is dedicated to all those friends who will pick you up in the middle of a rainy night because you need them. The song was melancholy and yet sensual, challenging and yet comforting -- you could see that velvety car coming to rescue you in the night. This was an unexpected delight from a band who could deliver a whole evening of timeless hits, but obviously they are still creating, still exploring.

The main show ended with "Magic Man," "Crazy" and "Barracuda." In the latter I watched Nancy Wilson on acoustic guitar from a few feet away. She has a flawless technique that gives the uncanny impression of two guitars being played rather than one. Her soaring jump into the air as the other instruments joined her could have been from a teenager playing her first gig, rather than the lady in her late 50s that she actually is.

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New Heart Album Press Release

Legacy Recordings Announces the Release of Heart's Red Velvet Car, the First New Studio Album in Six Years From Ann & Nancy Wilson, Available Everywhere Tuesday, August 31

Legacy Recasting Classic Heart Catalog For New Physical & Digital Editions

NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Recordings proudly announces the release of Red Velvet Car, the first new studio album in six years from the groundbreaking Seattle-based band Heart, available everywhere on Tuesday, August 31.

The release of Red Velvet Car heralds Legacy's forthcoming reissues of the classic Heart catalog in new physical and digital editions.

For their first new album since 2004's Jupiter's Darling, the first ladies of arena rock took an acoustic approach to a collection of songs inspired by the world around them, arranged for an assortment of strings including guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo, fiddle, viola, cello and autoharp, all played by Nancy Wilson and the album's producer, Grammy winner Ben Mink.

Nine of the album's songs were written for, and appear for the first time on Red Velvet Car. The album's closer, "Sand," is a newly recorded version of a song originally written and recorded by the Lovemongers, Ann and Nancy's 1990's acoustic side project.

Tracks on Red Velvet Car include "Death Valley," "Safronia's Mark," "Red Velvet Car," "Queen City," "Sunflower," "Wheels," "There You Go," "WTF," "Hey You" and "Sand."

Red Velvet Car marks the return of Heart to the Sony Music Entertainment family. Heart's last Sony-related release was 1983's Passionworks on Epic Records.

"It feels good to have Sony Music holding our new baby. It's sort of like coming home, since we worked with them on Little Queen, Dog and Butterfly, Bebe le Strange, Private Audition and Passionworks, among others," said Ann Wilson. "We're excited about taking it on the road. A fresh sound with all the original Heart magic."

"This album feels so right for the times," said Nancy Wilson. "We can't wait to share this one with the world!"

Heart will be performing songs from Red Velvet Car, as well as classics from the band's repertoire, at selected Lilith Fair dates and in headline concerts across the U.S. and Canada from July through September.  Tour details available on the Heart website.

Ann Wilson and her younger sister, Nancy Wilson, first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the '70s with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," 'Straight On," "Even It Up," "Kick It Out" and so many more.  Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs, and played the instruments too, making them the first women in rock to do so.  Heart continued topping the charts through the '80s and into the '90s with huge hits like "These Dreams," "Alone," "What About Love," "If Looks Could Kill," "Never," and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters' enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, Heart sold more than 30 million records, had 21 top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music.  

www.legacyrecordings.com

SOURCE Legacy Recordings

Here is the tracklisting as far as we know.

Wheels
There You Go
Red Velvet Car
Hey You
Safronia's Mark
WTF
Queen City
Sunflower
Death Valley
Sand

More than likely there will be bonus tracks on Amazon or iTunes. 
Thank you to Heart Mongers TDHS and Tabruns for the scoop.

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Heart and Avril Lavigne Video

Heart and Avril Lavigne performing at "Race to Erace MS Gala", Raw Video shot 5/7/10, at Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, CA. Thanks Heart Monger Nikayla for sharing!

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Original Line Up Reunion Video

Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, Mike DeRosier, Howard Leese and Somar , Rock SYNERGIA Northwest 2010. Hmmmm...thoughts?

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An Evening With Women - Crazy On You Video

Watch Ann and Nancy give their views on Gay Rights. Wow, Ann get's really passionate and even drops the F Bomb. Way to go, Ann! And we totally agree with you and Nancy. Watch Ann blow the roof off the joint at the end.

Thanks to Heart Monger Seattleboy for this. :)

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New Album Release Date!

Heart Management has announced that August 31st will be the release date for the new HEART album Red Velvet Car! Mark your calenders!

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Heart rocks the Coliseum

Photo Joshua Scheide|Odessa American  

In its more than 30 years of existence, the Wilson sisters’ legendary rock band Heart has disproved gender stereotypes, released dozens of albums and provided a vice presidential candidate with a theme song.

On Wednesday, they rocked the Ector County Coliseum and helped fund the Education Foundation  for another year.

Read more from OAonline here.

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An Evening With Women - Barracuda (video)

 Heart performs their rock classic at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's "An Evening with Women" event.

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Ann Wilson Audio Interview

Derek Moore from 96.9 The Eagle (Sacramento) interviewed the great voice from Heart, Ann Wilson. They talk about the movie "Almost Famous," Heart's forthcoming album, and why they never cover The Beatles.

Listen here.

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Gibson Foundation Flood Relief: Heart (video)

In the aftermath of the floods, which have devastated Nashville and surrounding areas, peoples spirits remain strong. Gibson Foundation has launched a campaign to aid the victims of this disaster. Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson of Heart talk about the Gibson Foundation. To donate go to: http://www.gibsonfoundation.org or call 1-800-444-2766.

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Arizona Central Celebrity Theatre Review

PHOTO BY: Tom Tingle/The Arizona Republic

Heart shows off new album at the Celebrity Theatre
by Michael Senft
Special for the Arizona Republic

Heart's new album may not hit stores until late August, but that didn't stop the veteran rockers from sharing a healthy dose of the forthcoming "Red Velvet Car" before a packed house at the Celebrity Theatre on Saturday, May 8. And unlike most classic rockers who trot out new material during concerts, they didn't induce Pavlovian exoduses to the bathrooms and smoking areas.

She may be pushing 60, but Ann was in perfect voice, especially on their Top 10 breakthrough, "Magic Man" and the 1987 smash, "Alone." Guitar-weilding little sister Nancy even took a few vocal turns, including the new track "Hey You," which also featured the guitarist strumming an autoharp. Another new track, entitled "WTF," elicited the loudest cheers of the new material.

Read the entire review here.
More pics here.

HEART unveiled a new revved up and rockin' set list at the Celebrity Theatre show. Added to the mix are songs from Dog & Butterfly, the new album Red Velvet Car, and a new Led Zeppelin Cover "What Is and What Should Never Be."

Set List:
 Cook with Fire
Heartless
Never
Straight On
Hey You (new song)
These Dreams
High Time
Red Velvet Car (new song)
In the Cool (new song)
Alone
WTF (new song)
Magic Man
Crazy on You
Barracuda

encore
What should never be (Zeppelin)
What about Love

Here is some video from the show shared by Motley Sue. Ann Wilson breaks out the flute and resurrects the opening cut from the Dog & Butterfly album, 'Cook With Fire.'


TDHS from Heartlinker found a nice clip of the new Led Zeppelin Cover.

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17th Annual Race to Erase MS Photos

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Singer Ann Wilson of the band Heart performs onstage during the 17th Annual Race to Erase MS event co-chaired by Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 7, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

(May 6, 2010 - Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

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Heart To Play & Chat At Grammy Museum

The Grammy Museum has lined up a great evening featuring not only music but also conversation with Ann and Nancy Wilson, the sisters that turned the world of rock on its ears back in the ‘70s with the band you’ve come to know as Heart.

It almost seems absurd that there were very few women rockers before Heart emerged on the scene in the mid 1970s. Sure, there was bluesy belter Janis Joplin and Grace Slick was in Jefferson Airplane. But a band featuring a woman guitarist while her sister sang her heart out from center stage? Virtually unheard of.

Heart is such a solid cornerstone of American rock that it often feels as if the Wilson sisters have been around forever. With hits like “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” and “Even It Up,” Heart’s music has spanned generations and established the band as a classic American act up there with Eagles, Steve Miller Band and Journey.

And it all comes together with “An Evening With Heart” May 24 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Presented by the museum and MusicCares, the evening will feature Heart performing and being interviewed in front of an intimate crowd of 200. The sisters will also take questions from the audience after the interview.

This is also a good time to mention Heart is prepping its first studio album of new material in six years. Red Velvet Car is slated for a late summer release. Meanwhile, you can also catch the Wilsons on tour as Heart has plenty of headline dates as well as appearances on this year’s “Lilith” tour.

Tickets for “An Evening With Heart” are $60 and are on sale now. For more information, click here for the Grammy Museum website.

Jay Smith
Pollstar.com

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London, Ontario Show Info

A reader asked “will there be tickets for members made available via the monger site?”  Show information was posted on the Heart Message Boards from Heart Management.
Lineup for Rock The Park Classic Rock Nights
Fri July 23 / 2010
Alice Cooper
Peter Frampton
Kansas
Alannah Myles

Sat July 24 / 2010
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Heart
April Wine
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels

Website: www.rockthepark.ca

Tickets are available at the website listed above.

We also have a limited number of 2 day VIP passes available to Heart-mongers. The cost is $190.00 per person (Canadian).

Perks in VIP Area:
You get a reserved seat at a table in the VIP Lounge. (VIP Section is close to stage)
You can stand in the VIP standing area directly in front of the stage.
Separate washrooms, separate bar and food stations
Separate entrance into the park.

Please email support@heart-music.com if you are interested in VIP seats - please title your email Canada VIP tickets

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Nancy Wilson Audio Interview - Talks New Album/DVD!

Nancy Wilson says that HEART has signed with Sony/Legacy and the new album, RED VELVET CAR, will more than likely be released in August/mid-September. The Live DVD will be released at the same time.

Heart – Saturday night at the Celebrity
From 94.5 Kool FM
This is gonna be good. And The Celebrity is the best venue to see a show. Last week I had a chance to talk with Nancy Wilson about a lot of things, like their new album and live video, what it was like playing hard rock during the disco era, not being taken seriously as musicians because they were women, and a lot more. She’s a great conversationalist as you’ll hear.

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Los Angeles Times Interview

Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson on 'Idol' and the music business 

Shirley Halperin/Idol tracker
latimesblogs.latimes.com

With Crystal Bowersox now officially the last woman standing on "American Idol," we thought this week would be the perfect time to speak to other powerful women in rock and get their take on how our favorite show has evolved. On Tuesday, we'll present a chat with the illustrious Melissa Etheridge, but Monday, we have the women of Heart, whose songs have been performed on many a season of "Idol," and who we ran into at a benefit for the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center on Saturday night.

If Ann and Nancy Wilson were starting out today, would they audition? Not a chance. Read on for more "Idol" talk from the game-changing sister duo, whose new album, "Red Velvet Car," is due out in late summer.

Usher recently reportedly said that shows like "American Idol" are ruining the music business. What's your take on that?

Ann Wilson: [Laughs] Well, I don't think that there's any one thing that could ruin the music business. I think the music business is evolving because of "American Idol." It's helped it to evolve in a different way. "Idol" changed it. ... It's good to see kids up there. I think it's a classic American-spirit type of show. It's taken the place of "The Ed Sullivan Show. ..." 

Nancy Wilson: I think that it's cool that people have an appointment with a television show, where they're rooting for somebody that they get to know, and they see the hardship of going through all of that. And trying to make it and they're up against such a horribly judgmental country and reviewed for it. They have to be surprising in some way or perfect or you know. And when Susan Boyle was out there doing her thing, it informed the entire world. And I think that's what it really should be and that's what good about it.

If you were starting out today would you guys audition?

Ann: I don't think so ...

Nancy: Maybe. Ann could probably do it -- she would kick ass -- but I couldn't.

Read the entire interview here.

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‘Heart’s’ Ann and Nancy Wilson talk new tour, album (Video)

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An Evening With Women Coverage Continued

(Photo from Ineedmyfix.com)

And then there was a four-song performance by the amazing Heart. Perry introduced them, saying she heard them at the Hollywood Bowl and just thought she’d ask them if they’d help with the Center fundraiser – after all, the worst they could do was say No. Instead, just days later, Heart called and agreed to appear. The two singing sisters, Ann and Nancy Wilson, have been around for 36 years and it was incredible watching them and the diverse crowd as the two, plus another guitarist/backup singer, opened with their classic hit, “Barracuda.” (lgbtpov.com)

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RedCarpetRoxy.com Ann Wilson Quote

Since this event was all about girl power, the question to ask was “when do you feel the most empowered?” The Wilson sisters (Ann & Nancy) from Heart mentioned to me that they both felt most empowered on “a live stage” and Ann jokingly added “When my 19 year old daughter listens to me!” They were also excited to perform an acoustic version of one their classics, “Barracuda,” as well as some new songs for the mostly female crowd. And speaking of Heart, event organizer Linda Perry was most looking forward to hearing “Dog & Butterfly,” while her girlfriend Clementine couldn’t wait to hear “Alone.”

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Linda Perry Discusses Heart

Linda Perry talks about going on stage before Heart and her favorite Heart songs.

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An Evening With Women - Performance Photos

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's "An Evening With Women: Celebrating Art, Music & Equality"
Featuring Renee Zelwegger and Sarah Silverman, hosted by Gina Gershon, musical performances by Linda Perry, Pink, and Heart
© Lydia Marcus 2010 / www.lydiamarcus.com
May 1, 2010 in Beverly Hills, CA at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

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"An Evening With Women" Photos

Nancy Wilson (L) and Ann Wilson (R) from Heart attend the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's 'An Evening With Women' on May 1, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

Photo: Valerie Macon

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Red Velvet Car Release Date Pushed Back

As far as we know, Heart has a label for their new album, which was slated for realease in July. Supposedly the record label has pushed back the release date to either August or September. Hopefully they will put it out sooner since their tour is the Red Velevet Car Tour. So if you want to hear some of Hearts new material, you will have to see them on tour!

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