Honda Civic Tour Kicks Into Gear July 23 in Raleigh, NC, as Headliner Paramore Begins Coast-to-Coast Drive

NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honda Civic Tour, this summer's value-priced, must-see concert experience, starts its engines July 23 at Raleigh Boutique Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC.  The tour will visit 31 U.S. cities before crossing the finish line September 19 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.  To connect for more information, visit www.Facebook.com/HondaCivicTour.  

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Headliner and Grammy® nominee Paramore – now putting the finishing touches on their biggest live production to date – join forces with the critically adored pop-rock band Tegan and Sara, pop-punk quintet (and 2003 Honda Civic Tour alumni) New Found Glory, and Sri Lankan/Swedish rockers Kadawatha to bring fans exhilarating music, band-customized prizes and hands-on interaction at the 2010 Civic Tour.  

At each tour stop, fans can visit the Honda Hybrid Zone to snag the free Civic Tour Souvenir Pocket Guide (presented by Honda Financial Services). Packed with information on the tour, artists and prizes, this eco-friendly pocket souvenir includes instructions to enter for a chance to win a fly-away trip for two to the tour's final stop, including concert tickets and passes to meet Paramore.  The contest begins July 23 at 10 a.m. EDT and ends August 28 at 2 p.m. EDT.  Other amazing prizes, such as an autographed Masi Speciale fixed drop bicycle, will also be given away.  For more details and rules, visit www.HFSGrad.com.

But that's only the beginning of the Civic Tour prize bonanza.  Paramore has customized and autographed a 2010 Honda Civic Si and a Honda PCX Scooter (the latter from Honda's Powersports division) for giveaways; both vehicles will be on display at each tour stop.  The 2011 PCX Scooter is ideal for getting around town; it boasts a sporty, modern profile and 125cc PGM-FI engine, and is great on gas.  Beginning July 23 fans can visit www.ParamoreScooter.com for rules and to enter for the chance to win.

The Honda Hybrid Zone offers sustainability info, activities (such as a basketball contest with recyclable materials); eco-friendly swag (a "Kiss Me – I'm Carbon-Neutral" button can be purchased to offset the CO2 emitted driving to and from the show); and a look at the new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe.  Attendees can also enter to win one of the 2010 Honda Hybrid Zone grand prizes, a Fender® Telecaster® Deluxe guitar autographed by Paramore.  

Produced by Marketing Factory of Venice, CA, the Honda Civic Tour combines cutting-edge automotive technology with the hottest in music – as well as an industry-leading emphasis on sustainability and environmental issues.  A majority of shows on the Honda Civic Tour will be promoted nationally by Live Nation.

About Paramore

Paramore's acclaimed third album, brand new eyes, features two Top 10 Modern Rock hits, "Ignorance" and "Brick By Boring Brick," while the band's current single "The Only Exception" is impacting now at Top 40 radio, with the video in rotation at MTV networks and Fuse. brand new eyes, which was recently certified gold, was among 2009's biggest popular and critical successes, debuting at #2 on the Billboard 200 and coming in as the "Album of the Year" in Alternative Press' "Readers Poll '09," as well as the #2 favorite on the magazine's own "Best Albums of 2009" tally.  The New York Times' Jon Caramanica placed brand new eyes on his 2009 Top 10, praising it for "choruses (that) roll up like tidal waves."  SPIN magazine counted brand new eyes among its "40 Best Albums of 2009," noting that Paramore have "entered the rarified world of rock that matters" and currently features Hayley Williams on the cover of their August issue.  Further honors keep piling up, including a second Grammy nomination as well as wins for "Favorite Rock Band" at the 2010 People's Choice Awards and "Best International Band" at the NME Awards.  

About Honda Civic

The Honda Civic meets the needs of a diverse audience with economical and fun-to-drive performance in a wide variety of choices and styles. Offering five distinct models, the lineup includes the technologically advanced Civic Sedan and Coupe models, a Civic Hybrid, a high-performance Civic Si and a dedicated natural gas-powered Civic GX.  All Civics were recently enhanced inside and out for the 2009 model year with new exterior styling, colors and increased availability of tech-friendly features. The Civic's reputation for durability, quality and reliability helps it stand apart from the crowd.

About Honda Financial Services

American Honda Finance Corporation (dba Honda Financial Services), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., helps to satisfy the financing needs of consumers of Honda and Acura vehicles, Honda and Acura accessories, as well as Honda motorcycles, power equipment, and marine products. HFS offers financing in the form of both retail installment sales contracts and leases, depending on the product and the needs of the particular customer. HFS also provides consumer protection products such as vehicle service contracts and guaranteed asset protection (GAP).

About Honda PCX Scooter

Here is a uniquely stylish and decidedly sporty new mid-sized scooter that really delivers on routine errands, short commutes and even enjoyable little getaways -- the 2011 PCX™. Its modern good looks combine with easy handling to create a practical yet fun riding companion. Thanks to its strong-running 125cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke engine and a capable chassis, the PCX serves well for getting around town and even for back road weekend adventures. With comfortable seating to accommodate the rider plus a passenger and a surprisingly large under-seat storage area that's big enough to swallow a full-face helmet and more, the PCX serves as an accommodating package that rolls economical transportation and a fun-filled ride all into one.

About Tegan and Sara

Over the course of six albums and tours that have encircled the globe countless times, Tegan and Sara have become one of the most critically praised and fan-beloved forces in modern pop/rock music.  Their current album, Sainthood, as well as their previous two albums, The Con (2007) and So Jealous (2004), have attracted an ever-growing, highly dedicated base of fans who have taken their songs deeply to heart. The press has also responded with similar affection:  "The main attraction has always been the emotional virtue of Tegan and Sara's songs," said SPIN magazine. Outburn Magazine enthused: "Indie pop/rock perfection."  Alternative Press simply concurred: "Impressively skillful."  By the time The White Stripes had covered and released their version of the T&S classic "Walking With A Ghost," in 2005, they had already toured with the likes of Neil Young, The Killers, The Pretenders, Ryan Adams, and Death Cab For Cutie.  Late night television appearances on Letterman, Leno, Conan, Kimmel and Ferguson brought their songs to an even greater cultural awareness.  Meanwhile Sainthood, just as each of its predecessors, was placed on several "Best of 2009" critics and readers polls as diverse as Alternative Press, AOL, SPIN, Rolling Stone,  Blurt Magazine, New York Daily News, New York Newsday, Outburn, Stereogum and many others.            

About Reverb

Reverb is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2004 by environmentalist Lauren Sullivan and her musician husband, Adam Gardner of Guster. Reverb provides turnkey greening programs for artists' tours while conducting grassroots outreach and education with music fans everywhere. Reverb's greening program is generously funded with tour proceeds.

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