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Nada Surf Announces New Tour Dates & Album

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If I had Hi-Fi, Nada Surf first album of cover songs will include songs from a wide-range of artist such as Kate Bush, Dwight Twilley, and Spanish band Mercromina. Nada Surf Spring tour will begin March 25 with three “Album Shows” in NYC. On consecutive nights, Nada Surf will perform their three most recent albums: Let Go, The Weight Is A Gift, and Lucky in full, along with songs from if i had a hi-fi, fan favorites and b-sides. The band will then continue on to cover both the East and West coasts.

The Best Of 2009

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Below you can see our top 10 lists for 2009. Feel free to comment on them and even leave your own lists to share.

Ben Minsky

  1. A Day To Remember – Homesick
  2. The Dangerous Summer – Reach For The Sun
  3. New Found Glory – Not Without A Fight
  4. John Mayer – Battle Studies
  5. Every Time I Die – New Junk Aesthetic
  6. Set Your Goals – This Will Be The Death Of Us
  7. Jay- Z – The Blueprint 3
  8. Saosin – In Search Of Solid Ground
  9. Taking Back Sunday – New Again
  10. The Devil Wears Prada – With Roots Above And Branches Below

Favorite Band of 2009: The Dangerous Summer

Bryce Jacobson

  1. Say Anything – Say Anything
  2. The Dangerous Summer – Reach For The Sun
  3. Owl City – Ocean Eyes
  4. The Fold – Dear Future, Come Get Me
  5. Set Your Goals – This Will Be The Death Of Us
  6. Sherwood – QU
  7. Skillet – Awake
  8. New Found Glory – Not Without A Fight
  9. Twin Atlantic – Vivarium
  10. Tegan & Sara – Sainthood

Favorite Band of 2009: The Dangerous Summer
Favorite Song of 2009: Say Anything – “Do Better”

Manual Garcia

  1. “Veckatimest” by Grizzly Bear
  2. “The BQE” by Sufjan Stevens
  3. “Two Suns” by Bat for Lashes
  4. “Noble Beast” by Andrew Bird
  5. “Beggars” by Thrice
  6. “Popular Songs” by Yo La Tengo
  7. “The Ecstatic” by Mos Def
  8. “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” by Phoenix
  9. “It’s Blitz” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  10. “Hold Time” by M. Ward

Evergreen Terrace 10 Year Show

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Evergreen Terrace will be playing a 10 year anniversary show on January 16th in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. They will be playing with Stretch Arm Strong, Bane and His Name Was Iron.

Evergreen Terrace 10 Year Anniversary Show
Sat Jan 16th @ Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL
Evergreen Terrace, Stretch Arm Strong, Bane and His Name Was Iron.
7pm / $15 in advance.
Tickets available now: www.jackrabbits.musictoday.com

ET Guitarist Joshua James comments: “The last 10 years have been completely unexpected. We never thought this band would become such a huge part of our lives and we want to thank everyone who has supported us over the years. Please come out Jan 16th to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. This won’t be just another show, it will be a memory for all of us and you as well. Our good friends in Stretch Arm Strong and Bane will be playing along with our friends and upcoming band: His Name Was Iron. Get your tickets today, you don’t want to miss this!”

Happy New Year

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Happy New Year from all of us at Driven Far Off. We hope you had a great 2009 with us and we look forward to having another great year with you! Have any new years resolutions related to music? Let us know!