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The Barkers’ Travis, Shanna Split

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In a recent article on People, its stated that Travis Barker (Blink 182, Transplants, +44) has filed for divorce from his wife and Meet the Barkers costar Shanna Moakler. You can read some of the article below.

“I can confirm that Travis filed this morning,” Barker’s rep, Dvora Vener, tells PEOPLE.

Through her publicist, Moakler tells PEOPLE, “My only concern right now is for the welfare and best interests of my children.”

Barker, 30, plays drums for the band the Transplants as well as for blink-182, which is on indefinite hiatus. Moakler, 31, is a former Miss USA who has appeared in films including Big Momma’s House 2 and Pauly Shore is Dead.

Sidecho Signs…

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Sidecho Records has officially added another rock act to complement their already eclectic roster. Ladies and Gents, please welcome Blinded Black. You can read the press release below.

Blinded Black deliver a unique style by combining a heavy synthesizer sound with power-rock. Hailing from St. Louis, MO, the band developed a strong fan base with constant self-promotion and non-stop touring. The band will deliver their debut LP early 2007 that is tentatively titled If Timingâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s Everythingâ┚¬Ã‚¦

Blinded Black have appeared on tours with Bleed the Dream, A Change of Pace, Limbeck, Letter Kills and have made multiple Warped Tour appearances. The fruits of constant touring propelled Blind Blackâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s current EP, Sealed with a Stitch, to the third top-selling rock artist at Vintage Vinyl, with Fall Out Boy taking second place.

Alternative Press magazineâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s Aaron Burgess has featured Blinded Black in its â┚¬Ã…”Unsigned Band of the Monthâ┚¬? section. The passion Blinded Black put into their music, expresses their desire to grow and produce the best music possible.

Updated tour information and sample tracks can be heard at www.myspace.com/blindedblack

John Ralston Announces 2006 Tour Plans

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John Ralston has announced he will embark on a summer tour through the U.S. beginning August 16th. The tour will kick off in Houston, TX in support of Ralstonâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s Vagrant Records debut Needle Bed, released June 6th, 2006.

Currently Ralston is on the road playing guitar in Dashboard Confessional, and is performing â┚¬Ã…”Gone, Gone, Gone,â┚¬? during the bandâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s set on this tour. He will be revisiting many of the cities he has been to in July and August, playing intimate sets at smaller venues, and will share the stage with The New Amsterdams, Brandtson, and New Found Glory on select dates.

John Ralston tour dates:
8.16 Houston, TX @ Walterâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s
8.17 Austin, TX @ Emoâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s
8.18 Denton, TX @ Haileys
8.19 Conway, AR @ Soundstage
8.21 Iowa City, IA @ Gabeâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s Oasis (w/ The New Amsterdams)
8.22 Minneapolis, MN @ Ascot Room
8.23 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Club
8.24 Chicago, IL @ Schubas
8.25 Detroit, MI @ Shelter
8.26 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
8.27 Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks
8.29 New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
8.30 Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
8.31 Providence, RI @ Century Lounge (solo acoustic)
9.1 Boston, MA @ Middle East (upstairs)
9.2 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar (matinee show)
9.3 Washington, DC @ Rock n Roll Hotel
9.5 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
9.6 Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
9.7 Jacksonville, FL @ Fuel Coffeehouse
9.8 Orlando, FL @ Social
9.9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Respectable St.
9.10 Gainesville, FL @ 1982
Supporting New Found Glory:
10.4 Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Theater
10.5 Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Zoo
10.6 Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity
10.7 New Haven, CT @ Toads
10.8 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground