"Celebrate"! James Durbin Announces His 2014 Tour Dates

Christmas has come two days early for all you Durbinators as Mr. James Durbin announces his tour dates for 2014!

So plan ahead you die hard fans and Merry Christmas! 

James Durbin Announces Tour Dates For His 2014 Acoustic Tour

Lyric Video For His Single, “Parachute” Debuts on Yahoo! Music

James Reveals Album Cover Art & Full Track Listing for His Sophomore CD Release “CELEBRATE”- Due - April 8, 2014

James Durbin has announced the initial dates for his upcoming 2014 acoustic US tour beginning January 3, 2014 at The Viper Room in Los Angeles.  The six week trek will end on February15 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz.  Kelley James Kelleyjames.com will be direct support on all shows.  All confirmed dates listed below.

After a flurry of tweets poured through to twitter from fans wanting to tweet to unveil the album cover, James Durbin recently revealed the album cover artwork and full track listing for his sophomore CD release titled, CELEBRATE.  Wind-up Records will release CELEBRATE on April 8, 2014.

Full Track Listing For CELEBRATE

1.     Children Under the Sun

2.     Parachute

3.     You Can't Believe

4.     Issues

5.     Fool For You

6.     Louder Than a Loaded Gun

7.     Live Right Now

8.     You're Not Alone

9.     Forget It

10.Celebrate

11.Real Love

As previously announced,  James, who co-wrote 10 of the albums 11 tracks is busy putting the finishing touches on the 2014 release with producer Scott Stevens. The first single fromCELEBRATE is “Parachute” and is available for purchase via iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/parachute-single/id738550728?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

The lyric video for “Parachute,” an homage to 80’s retro arcade games, made its premiere onYahoo! Music and can be viewed on James’ VEVO channel on

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjgJCbV5rNE

In addition, a robust album pre-order campaign for CELEBRATE includes the following four offers: 1. Autographed album.  2. Autographed album & exclusive Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) Charity shirt - $5 from each sale is donated to the TSA.  3. Autographed album & exclusive “CELEBRATE” bracelet.  4. Autographed album & exclusive hoodie & limited edition autographed canvas photo print.  All orders will automatically grant fans access to exclusive VIP opportunities with James (buyers will receive a special code allowing them early purchase for VIP opps and concert tickets).  All orders include an instant download of “Parachute” at http://shop.durbinrock.com/

“Parachute” is the first new music from James since his last two singles “Love Me Bad” and “Stand Up” were released in 2011.  “Love Me Bad” cracked the Top 30 at Hot AC/Top 40 radio while the anthemic NFL rock single “Stand Up” landed in the Top 20.  “Stand Up” was an official NFL anthem used on jumbotrons nationwide during the NFL’s 2011-12 seasons. Both tracks were featured on his debut release Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Album chart and #36 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart.   MOAB has sold over 120,000 copies to date and was named one of Billboard’s Best Rock Albums of 2012.

“Parachute” showcases new territory for James leaning more on sing-a-long choruses with crisp pop-rock hooks while still letting his powerful and energetic voice shine.  “Parachute was the 10^th song I wrote for the new album and as soon as we finished in the studio I knew it had to be the first single.  I can’t wait for everyone to hear it” said James.  “Parachute” is available on iTunes now and will impact Hot AC & Top 40 radio in January 2014.  .

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2014 Tour Dates

January

3                                          The Viper Room                       Los Angeles, CA

7                                           Belly Up Tavern                      Solana Beach, CA

8                                           Pub Rock Live                         Scottsdale, AZ

10                                         HOB-Cambridge Room           Dallas, TX

11                                         The Station Bar & Grill           Lafayette, LA

12                                         HOB-Peacock Room               Houston, TX

14                                         The Parrish                              New Orleans, LA

15                                         Wills Pub                                Orlando, FL

17                                         Brewster’s megaplex              Jacksonville, FL

18                                         The Masquerade                      Atlanta, GA

21                                         Ziggy’s                                     Winston-Salem, NC

22                                         Lincoln Theater                       Raleigh, NC

23                                         Empire                                     Springfield, VA

24                                         I Play America                         Freehold, NJ

26                                         The Note                                  West Chester, PA

29                                         The Hollow                               Albany, NY

30                                         Marlin Room@ Webster Hall   New York, NY

February

4                                            The Rock Factory                    Akron, OH

5                                             Agora Ballroom                      Cleveland, OH

6                                            Thompson House                     Newport, KY

7                                            Austin’s                                   Libertyville, IL

8                                            Another Hole in Wall              Steger, IL

9                                            7^th St. Entry                             Minneapolis, MN

12                                          Marquis Theatre                      Denver, CO

15                                          The Catalyst                            Santa Cruz, CA

    

James Durbin "Parachute"s Into November

That's right all you Durbinators - James is leaping into this month with a great big "Parachute" and is landing just in time for Thanksgiving!

James Durbin Set to Unleash First New Music in 2 Years on Friday, November 22 With Premiere Single, “Parachute”  From His Forthcoming 2014 Sophomore Release

James to Reveal New Album Details on the American Music Awards Red Carpet pre-show Sunday, November 24.

Sophomore CD Release Confirmed for April 8, 2014

James Durbin  is gearing up for the sophomore release of his April 8, 2014, as-yet untitled Wind-up Records album, and is giving fans a taste of what’s to come as he is set to digitally release  the first single  “Parachute” on Friday, November 22.

“Parachute” will be available for purchase via iTunes on November 22.  A lyric video for “Parachute” is also scheduled to debut in December on James’ VEVO at YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/DurbinRockVEVO. 

James is also confirmed to attend the American Music Awards Red Carpet pre-showwhere he will make a special appearance to debut an exclusive video clip featuring “Parachute” and reveal details about his April 8, 2014 CD release in the 5:00 p.m. EDT/2:00 p.m. PST hour.  Fans can log on at Durbinrock.com,  AMAS.com, ABC.com, Cocacola.com and Yahoo.com to watch it live. 

“Parachute” is the first new music from James since his last two singles  “Love Me Bad” and  “Stand Up” were released in 2011.  “Love Me Bad” cracked the Top 30 at Hot AC/Top 40 radio while the anthemic NFL rock single “Stand Up” landed in the Top 20.  “Stand Up” was an official NFL anthem used on jumbotrons nationwide during the NFL’s 2011-12 seasons. Both tracks were featured on his debut release  Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster  which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Album chart and #36 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart.   MOAB has sold over 120,000 copies to date and was named one of Billboard’s Best Rock Albums of 2012.

James, who co-wrote 10 of the albums 11 tracks is busy putting the finishing touches on the 2014 release with producer Scott Stevens.  In advance of the full CD release on April 8, 2014, James will be making several high profile appearances including  the above mentionedAmerican Music Awards Red Carpet pre-show on 11/24.  He also recently performed alongside Dave Grohl and Ryan Bingham at the “Autism Speaks – Blue Jean Ball” in Los Angeles and co-hosted with Lance Bass on the American Music Awards on Demandwebshow.  Click here to watch James’ “AMA’s on Demand” segment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HInSRmWYqjY 

“Parachute” showcases new territory for James leaning more on sing-a-long choruses with crisp pop-rock hooks while still letting his  powerful and energetic voice shine.  “Parachute was the 10^th song I wrote for the new album and as soon as we finished in the studio I knew it had to be the first single.  I can’t wait for everyone to hear it” said James.  “Parachute” will be available on iTunes on November 22, 2013 and will impact Hot AC & Top 40 radio in January  2014. 

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Full track listing and album title to be announced soon.

Follow James on Twitter and Facebook here

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James Durbin Is Having A Tattoo Contest, Ink James Yourself!

James &  His Lovely Wife Heidi

This year for Valentine's Day, James Durbin wants to get a tattoo in honor of his wife Heidi. But he is shaking things up some, and giving this task over to the Durbinators...!

Yep, that's correct, JD fans, you get to design it, and the winning design ends up as a tribute to Mrs. Durbin on James!

Oh and guess what?! You'd better werk, you only have until February 28th, for rules and a video of James explaining them jump down and check it!

Keep the love flowing...

Contest Rulz: http://www.durbinrock.com/contest-rules

Art Submissions via: twitter.com/durbinrock or http://instagram.com/durbinrock

James Durbin: Santa Claus is Back in Town

Ho, ho, ho Durbinators & Merry Christmas!

While busy  in the studio recording his Spring of 2013 album follow-up to his hit "Memories of a Beautiful Disaster" JD was thinking of you...

Just in time for Christmas James has managed to give you guys a package to stuff your stockings, a cover of Elvis Presley's "Santa Claus is Back in Town", which happens to be the number one selling Christmas single of all time, thank you, Elvis has now left the building, bring on The Durbin!

"All the stockings were hung by the chimney's with care, in hopes that James Durbin soon would be there"...

Hey  Durbinators, have a rock-n-roll Holiday, here's Jame's package complete with a red bow on top and sealed with a kiss for all of you.

Wanna Rock This Christmas? www.durbinrock.com

James Durbin: Live At Universal City Walk

James Rockin' Da House at Universal City Walk

Hey all you Durbinators out there, I caught JD live at Universal City Walk last night and he rocked da house!

Opening with "Stand Up" from his current album "Memories of a Beautiful Disaster" James was in top form as always (does he ever give a bad performance)???

Rockin' It

I was in the press pit, so I took photos for everyone to see, including one of me and James back stage in the green room before the show where I got to hang with him, his son Hunter and his adorable wife Heidi - not to mention my friend and Mr. Durbin's publicist extraordinaire Ken Phillips.




There really isn't much more to say than I had a great time as you can see from the photographic evidence  from last nights show - Enjoy!

James and Myself Backstage Before The Show

And one more live shot to leave you begging for more...oh yeah!

James Rulz!

Get yourself  some more James and  "Memories of a Beautiful Disaster" at: www.durbinrock.com

Hey Durbinators: James Durbin Tour Updates

James at The Viper Room

James Durbin Announces New Summer Tour Dates with Buckcherry, Drowning Pool and more

“Higher Than Heaven” scores 600% sales increase

June  2012- Los Angeles, CA – American Idol finalist James Durbin, who hit the road earlier this Spring on his first-ever national tour in support of hisWind-Up Records debut album  Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster, has just announced new Summer dates to run through August with bothBuckcherry and Drowning Pool.

Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster has sold over 100,000 units, while his latest single,  “Love Me Bad,” hit the Top 30 on the Hot AC chart. Over 15 million people tuned in to watch James’ recent performance of fan favorite “Higher Than Heaven” on  American Idol  which resulted in sales of the single jumping over 600% and catapulting the song into the top 5 on iTunes. Click here to watch the incredible live performance:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtGkptzkEtk&feature=share <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtGkptzkEtk&feature=share> 

James and his band have now shared the stage with everyone from Evanescence to Steel Panther to Judas Priest. Durbin's new dates with Buckcherry and Drowning Pool include stops in Canada, several dates across America (including a free outdoor show in Kansas City and a stop at the Ridge Festival in Chicago) and an outdoor show in Los Angeles on August 10th at Universal City Walk. 


Tour dates
6-29-  TACOMA , WA – Hell’s Kitchen- Headline
7-01 - GIBBONS, ALBERTA - BOONSTOCK FESTIVAL 
 7-03 - BRANDON, MANITOBA - Houston’s with Buck Cherry
 7-04 - PRINCE ALBERT, SASK  - Art Hauer Center with Buck Cherry
 7-05 - SASKATOON, SASK  Odeon with Buck Cherry
 7-07 - BOISE, ID - RADIO FESTIVAL  - 
 7/10 - SOUTH BEND, IN  - Club Fever with Drowning Pool
7-12- LANSING, MI -  The Loft - Headline
7-13 - KANSAS CITY, MO  - KC Live Power and Light Dist.  with Buck Cherry
 7-14 - CHESANING, MI – Showboat Rockfest- festival
 7-15 – NEWPORT, KY – Thompson House with Drowning Pool
7-17 - FAYETTEVILLE, AR  - George’s Majestic – with Drowning Pool
 7/18 - TEXARCANA, AR  - Shooter’s – With Drowning Pool
 7-19 - MIAMI, OK  - Buffalo Run – With Drowning Pool
 7-27 - CHICAGO, IL  - RIDGE FESTIVAL
 08/10 - UNIVERSAL WALK – headline

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Rock On: James Durbin Plays The Viper Room

Twas a rainy night in Los Angeles, CA - "Entertain Me" favorite James Durbin was poised to take the world famous Viper Room stage.

His first stop however was performing "Higher Than Heaven" from his hit album "Memories of a Beautiful Disaster" on "American Idol" - As expected James tore it up on the "Idol" stage, hey do you doubt my words check out the performance courtesy of the magic we call YouTube....

Awaiting his arrival with my friend Ken in tow at The Viper Room I was treated to a few rockin' openers too...Jared James Nichols & Vayden. I text Ken he says they are en route from "Idol" on the way there James and his wife Heidi stop off to get matching tattoos - love is great!

I spy Ken, James takes the stage and he is in top form, in short James rocks! He never disappoints and never gives a bad performance. Of course he kicked "Higher Than Heaven" for The VR audience as well.

He also looked down at me a few times, "yes" I have seen him often enough he now knows who I am...!

Can't wait to see you perform again JD - you F#$king Rule!

James is currently on tour, check out when and where at:

www.durbinrock.com

For Immediate Release: James Durbin On Tour

Hey Durbin, catch you at The Viper Room On April 12th !

James Durbin Announces National Tour in Support of “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster”

Rocker Set To Return to American Idol for Special Live Performance on Thursday, April 12

“Love Me Bad” Single Cracks The Hot Adult Top 40 chart

James Receives a Best Lead Vocalist Nomination from the Golden Gods Awards

March 2012- Los Angeles, CA – American Idol finalist James Durbin has announced he will hit the road for his first-ever national tour this Spring in support of his Wind-Up Records debut album Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster.

Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster broke into the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Album chart at #8 and debuted at #36 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart. The disc is nearing the 100,000 sales mark, while his current single, “Love Me Bad,” recently cracked the Hot Adult Top 40 chart.

Click here to watch the “Love Me Bad” video: http://www.vevo.com/watch/james-durbin/love-me-bad/USWV41100047

James Durbin waved the flag for rock music on American Idol. It was his devotion to rock that helped him overcome his private struggles with tourette’s and aspergers syndrome. James touched the hearts of people everywhere while on the show, and is ready to rock for America again when he launches his tour on April 12 in Los Angeles at the famed Viper Room. James and his band will also open for Evanescence as well as various dates with Buckcherry through May and also perform at Rock On The Range music festival May 20.

Prior to rocking stages across America this Spring & Summer, James will return to the Idol stage Thursday, April 12^th, for a special live performance with his band. In addition, James has been nominated for a Golden Gods Award in the Best Lead Vocalist category and will also be a presenter on the show. The Golden Gods Awards will take place on April 11th at Club Nokia, Los Angeles, and - for the first time ever- the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE, as well as on the Xbox and Revolver Facebook pages. To vote for James please visit: http://www.revolvermag.com/goldengods/vote/

Revolver magazine recently named James one of the “100 Greatest Living Rock Stars” alongside other rock icons, including Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons and Dave Grohl. People magazine gave Memories Of a Beautiful Disaster 3 out of 4 stars saying “Durbin is one of the best voices to come out of Idol. His debut packs metallic muscle.”

Tour dates

April 12 Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room

April 17 Austin, TX Stubbs w/Evanescence

Apr 18 Corpus Christi, TX Brewster St. Ice House

April 21 Lubbock, TX Xfest – radio show – pavilion stage at Lonestar Amp
Apr 24 Odessa, TX Dos Amigos

Apr 25 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
Apr 27 St Louis, MO Pops Nite Club
Apr 28 Concho, OK Lucky Star Casino
May 11 Clear Lake, IA Surf Ballroom
May 16 Winston Salem, NC Ziggys
May 17 Baltimore, MD The Power Plant Live
May 18 Huntington, NY Paramount
May 19 Santa Cruz, CA Beach Boardwalk
May 20 Columbus, OH Rock On The Range 
May 21 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
May 23 Knoxville, TN Valarium
May 24 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Live
May 27 Carlsbad, NM Walter Gerels PAC

*Dates in “red” are performances with Buckcherry

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James Durbin Takes A Stand Against Bullying

AMErican idol's JAMES DURBIN to be

celebrity spokesperson for

anti-bullying alliance, be a STAR

Me, James & Brittney

STAMFORD, Conn., February 23, 2012 – Rock musician James Durbin announced today that he will serve as a celebrity spokesperson for the be a STAR Alliance, an anti-bullying initiative, cofounded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. The former American Idol Season Ten fan favorite joins more than 50 alliance members, including GLAAD, STOMP Out Bullying, Scholastic, Inc and United Federation of Teachers in an effort to prevent bullying in schools and communities around the world.

Having been a victim of bullying while dealing with Asperger's Syndrome and Tourette's Syndrome, Durbin’s refusal to be sidelined by medical hurdles lends an inspiring image to the core message of be a STAR, which stands for “Show Tolerance And Respect.” In his role, Durbin will contribute to be a STAR’s mission to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation through education and awareness.

“I’m honored to align myself with be a STAR in the effort to change the way people treat each other,” said Durbin. “Having been a victim of bullying, I’m excited to share my story and encourage people to put an end to bullying.’”

Durbin will begin his advocacy by visiting Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada, CA today to address 650 students about bullying’s severe consequences and effects. Also speaking at today’s event, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Two and a Half Men star Angus T. Jones, WWE Superstar The Miz and WWE Diva Eve.

In addition, Durbin recently filmed a PSA for be a STAR that will air nationally on WWE’s weekly programming in the spring.

About be a STAR Alliance

be a STAR (beastaralliance.org) is an anti-bullying alliance co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. Its mission is to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation through grassroots efforts beginning with education and awareness. be a STAR, which stands for "Show Tolerance And Respect," promotes positive methods of social interaction and encourage people to treat others as equals and with respect because everyone is a star in their own right.

For Immediate Release: James Durbin Keeps On Rockin'

James & Mick Mars

Wow! "Entertain Me" favorite James Durbin is one busy guy - check in and catch up with everything he's been up to lately....Rock On James!

American Idol’s James Durbin Cracks The Hot Adult Top 40 chart with his “Love Me Bad” single

James Receives a Best Lead Vocalist Nomination from the Golden Gods Awards

Revolver Magazine names James one of the “100 Greatest Living Rock Stars”

February 2012- Los Angeles, CA – American Idol finalist, James Durbin, shot to fame in 2011 and then released his Wind-Up Records debut album Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster. The album broke into the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Album chart at #8 and #36 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart. Meanwhile, his current single, “Love Me Bad” has cracked the Hot Adult Top 40 chart this week and Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster is quickly approaching 100,000 in sales.

Click here to watch the “Love Me Bad” video: http://www.vevo.com/watch/james-durbin/love-me-bad/USWV41100047

Revolver magazine recently named James one of the “100 Greatest Living Rock Stars” alongside other rock icons including Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons and Dave Grohl. In addition, Revolver announced today that James has been nominated for a Golden Gods Award in the Best Lead Vocalist category. James will also be a presenter on the show. The Golden Gods Awards will take place on April 11 in Los Angeles at Club Nokia and for the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE, as well as on the Xbox and Revolver Facebook pages. Voting begins today and will end on April 1. To vote for James please visit: www.GoldenGods Awards.com.

Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster features not one, but two lead singles with the power-charged ballad “Love Me Bad” at Top 40/Hot AC radio and the anthemic rock single, “Stand Up” which is a gleaming showcase for Durbin’s signature rock-star yowl and powerful, energetic voice. People magazine gives Memories Of a Beautiful Disaster a 3 out of 4 star review and says “Durbin is one of the best voices to come out of Idol. His debut packs metallic muscle.”

Unforgettable performances on the Idol stage with legends such as Judas Priest and Zakk Wylde led Durbin’s own “Idols” to support the rocker’s first ever release. Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe, songwriters James Michael (Sixx A.M, Mötley Crüe) and Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Buckcherry, Ozzy Osbourne) along with Swedish rock band Hardcore Superstar all contributed to the making of Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster. Durbin, who co-wrote five of the albums tracks exclaimed it was “surreal” to be working with this bevy of rock royalty and recalls, “When Mick Mars started shredding on his guitar I literally lost my mind.” The long-time Mötley Crüe fan continued saying, “He’s a true rock legend and he’s playing on my record. It doesn’t get any cooler than that.” Mick Mars echoed the same fervor, “It was sick to have played on James’ debut album. To be the only featured guest artist on the record was really cool as I know a lot of others wanted to be on it. James Durbin kicks ass, he’s the real deal.”

On American Idol, James Durbin waved the flag for rock and it was that devotion to rock that helped him overcome his private struggles with tourette’s and aspergers syndrome. He touched the hearts of people everywhere while on the show, and with the release of Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster he is proudly waving that flag high again.

Follow James on Twitter and Facebook here: http://twitter.com/durbinrock, http://facebook.com/durbinrock, http://www.durbinrock.com

"Stand Up" With James Durbin !

Me, James & Brittney

It’s the weekend, time to “Stand Up” with “Entertain Me” staple James Durbin and cheer….woot!

The video for the anthemic rock single, “Stand Up” from James’s album “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster” has just been released & it's good to go.

So this weekend, “Stand Up” and celebrate it in style, Durbin style that is.

“It’s time to see you stand up / Let me see your hands up / Want to hear you shout it out / Tell me that you’re ready to go”…..

Keep up with James here: http://twitter.com/durbinrock, http://facebook.com/durbinrock, http://www.durbinrock.com