Alexander Jean Announces "Head High" U.S. Tour Beginning June 17 To Coincide With Debut EP Release Due June 3
DUO TO PERFORM ITUNES HITS "THIEF" AND "ROSES AND VIOLETS" AMONG OTHER ORIGINAL TUNES
NICORETTE® AND NICODERM® CQ® TO SPONSOR TOUR
LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexander Jean, singer-songwriter duo featuring BC Jean and Mark Ballas, will embark on their first U.S. national tour titled "Head High," sponsored by Nicorette® and NicoDerm® CQ®. The "Head High" title for the tour comes from the first song Mark and BC wrote together, which led to the creation of Alexander Jean. The lyric embodies strength, motivation and inspiration to never give up throughout life's ups and downs. In conjunction with Alexander Jean's debut EP release, also titled "Head High" and due on June 3, the tour kicks off on June 17 in Santa Ana, California, and will run through July 20, concluding in San Francisco, California. Alexander Jean's current single, "Thief," recently hit #5 on iTunes' Singer/Songwriter chart, following up their debut single, "Roses And Violets," which hit #1 on iTunes' Singer/Songwriter chart; and #6 on iTunes' Overall Chart. The duo, recently named "KIIS FM Next Up Artist of the Week," made their South By Southwest (SXSW) debut this year, and also performed at BMI's annual "Snow Ball" event at Sundance. Alexander Jean has also been chosen to perform at the 3rd Annual L.A. GRAMMY Showcase to be held May 17 at The Fonda Theatre.
Alexander Jean has performed live on the West Coast in Los Angeles to sold out audiences at The Viper Room, Hotel Café, Room 5 and No Name; in San Francisco at Feinstein's at The Nikko; and in San Diego at the House of Blues. Says Aidin Vaziri of the San Francisco Chronicle: "The….duo comes with a serious Top 40 pedigree…together, they come up with a pleasing pop-rock-soul hybrid that weaves together eclectic influences…" In Style says: "The duo…specialize in a brand of infectious pop-rock-soul….and listeners have noticed…"
The "Head High" tour is sponsored by Nicorette® and NicoDerm® CQ® in relation to the "What's Your Why?™" campaign. With the help of NicoDerm® CQ®, and behavioral support, Mark Ballas has been smoke-free for over two years. Now, Mark works with Nicorette® and NicoDerm® CQ® to share his "why" for quitting smoking so he can help inspire people to get the support they need to quit.
The "What's Your Why?™" campaign asks smokers to share their motivational reason for wanting to quit smoking. It helps a smoker envision what the future could hold when he or she succeeds, putting the quitter's goals front and center whether they are big dreams, or little victories. When smokers share their "why," there is help with the "how" by providing quit-smoking products – like Nicorette® and NicoDerm® CQ®.
Smokers motivated to quit can join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #whatsyourwhy. For helpful information about quitting and to connect with other smokers interested in quitting, smokers can sign up for our email support program at Quit.com.
Alexander Jean / "Head High" tour dates are as follows:
| JUNE 17 |
THE CONSTELLATION ROOM |
SANTA ANA, CA |
| JUNE 18 |
PUB ROCK LIVE |
SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| JUNE 23 |
KOROVA |
SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| JUNE 24 |
THE PROPHET BAR |
DALLAS, TX |
| JUNE 26 |
HOUSE OF BLUES |
HOUSTON, TX |
| JUNE 27 |
MASQUERADE |
ATLANTA, GA |
| JUNE 30 |
JAMMIN JAVA |
VIENNA, VA |
| JULY 1 |
THE STUDIO AT WEBSTER HALL |
NEW YORK, NY |
| JULY 2 |
WEBSTER UNDERGROUND |
HARTFORD, CT |
| JULY 3 |
THE PALLADIUM |
WORCESTER, MA |
| JULY 6 |
HARD ROCK CAFÉ |
PITTSBURGH, PA |
| JULY 7 |
AGORA BALLROOM |
CLEVELAND, OH |
| JULY 8 |
THE PIKE ROOM @ THE CROFOOT |
PONTIAC, MI |
| JULY 9 |
SCHUBAS TAVERN |
CHICAGO, IL |
| JULY 11 |
FIREBIRD |
ST. LOUIS, MO |
| JULY 14 |
MARQUIS THEATER |
DENVER, CO |
| JULY 15 |
BILLBOARD LIVE |
SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
| JULY 18 |
THE CATALYST CLUB (ATRIUM) |
SANTA CRUZ, CA |
| JULY 20 |
BOTTOM OF THE HILL |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| JULY 21 |
HOUSE OF BLUES – VOODOO ROOM |
SAN DIEGO, CA |
| JULY 23 |
REGENT THEATER |
LOS ANGELES, CA |
For soundcloud links of "Thief" and "Roses and Violets"; and more info on Alexander Jean and the "Head High" tour please check out:
"Thief" --
https://soundcloud.com/alexander-jean-257077899/thief/s-lVfpn
"Roses And Violets" --
https://soundcloud.com/alexander-jean-257077899/roses-and-violets
https://www.facebook.com/BCJeanMusic
Official Website --
http://www.alexanderjean.net/
Instagram --
https://instagram.com/_AlexanderJean_/
Twitter --
https://twitter.com/_AlexanderJean_
About Alexander Jean
Alexander Jean first formed in 2012 at a Los Angeles singer-songwriter showcase. BC became an in demand artist and songwriter when her song "If I Were A Boy" became a worldwide #1 hit after Beyonce recorded it for her I AM…SASHA FIERCE album. Mark was the winner of MTV's Freshman Five in 2011, and named him as that year's "Artist To Watch." In 2014, he released his debut single "Get My Name"; the track hit the Top 25 on iTunes' pop chart while the song's video debuted at #1 on multiple MTV platforms.
BC and Mark have taken a very raw approach to their music through their team work in songwriting, vocal production and harmonization. The combination of BC's unmistakable voice and inflection on lead vocals with Marks' extensive guitar abilities (ranging from flamenco, rock and blues), as well as assisting on vocals/harmonies, have created a sound that is uniquely their own as Alexander Jean.
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