CHART-TOPPING REGGAE BAND FROM HAWAII EMBARKS ON 30-CITY HEADLINING TOUR
The Green's 30-city Liars & Lovers Tour kicked off September 26th in Jacksonville Beach, FL. On September 11th, they released their new single “Liar” on Easy Star Records. This is the first new music from the celebrated Hawaiian band since its 2011 album, “Ways & Means," which spent four-weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Reggae Chart.
“Liar” was produced and mixed by Christian Mochizuki (Kanye West, Jay-Z) and Matt Honda at Island Sound Studio in Honolulu, HI. The digital only release includes a dubstep-electro remix of the song “Love & Affection” by producer Billy Van. The track offers a taste of what’s to come when Billy Van joins The Green for the West Coast leg of their fall tour.
Quote from bassist and “Liar” co-writer Brad “BW" Watanabe: “The song “Liar" is about being taken advantage of. In our lives we face dishonest people that choose to profit from our work at our loss. We disapprove but know that what goes around comes around. Truth and justice remain the message.”
The Green’s self-titled debut album was named iTunes Best Reggae Album of the Year, and made Billboard’s 2010 year-end Top 10 Reggae Chart. Shortly after its release, the band began a cycle of heavy touring. Flying to the mainland and traveling the country in support of acts like Rebelution and SOJA, they honed their eclectic blend of reggae and four-part vocal harmonies. After playing all 41 dates of Vans Warped Tour 2012, the Oahu-based group is ready to embark on their first headlining U.S. tour.
The Liars & Lovers Tour features guest Stick Figure opening the East Coast dates, and Natural Vibrations and Billy Van supporting the West Coast dates.
U.S. Tour Dates
The Green's 30-city Liars & Lovers Tour kicked off September 26th in Jacksonville Beach, FL. On September 11th, they released their new single “Liar” on Easy Star Records. This is the first new music from the celebrated Hawaiian band since its 2011 album, “Ways & Means," which spent four-weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Reggae Chart.
“Liar” was produced and mixed by Christian Mochizuki (Kanye West, Jay-Z) and Matt Honda at Island Sound Studio in Honolulu, HI. The digital only release includes a dubstep-electro remix of the song “Love & Affection” by producer Billy Van. The track offers a taste of what’s to come when Billy Van joins The Green for the West Coast leg of their fall tour.
Quote from bassist and “Liar” co-writer Brad “BW" Watanabe: “The song “Liar" is about being taken advantage of. In our lives we face dishonest people that choose to profit from our work at our loss. We disapprove but know that what goes around comes around. Truth and justice remain the message.”
The Green’s self-titled debut album was named iTunes Best Reggae Album of the Year, and made Billboard’s 2010 year-end Top 10 Reggae Chart. Shortly after its release, the band began a cycle of heavy touring. Flying to the mainland and traveling the country in support of acts like Rebelution and SOJA, they honed their eclectic blend of reggae and four-part vocal harmonies. After playing all 41 dates of Vans Warped Tour 2012, the Oahu-based group is ready to embark on their first headlining U.S. tour.
The Liars & Lovers Tour features guest Stick Figure opening the East Coast dates, and Natural Vibrations and Billy Van supporting the West Coast dates.
U.S. Tour Dates
- Sep 26 - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Freebird Live
- Sep 27 - Gainesville, FL - High Dive
- Sep 28 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
- Sep 29 - Orlando, FL - The Social
- Sep 30 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
- Oct 02 - Charleston, SC - The Pour House
- Oct 03 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
- Oct 04 - Washington, DC - U Street Music Hall
- Oct 05 - Philadelphia, PA - The Blockley
- Oct 06 - Baltimore, MD - The 8x10
- Oct 07 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
- Oct 09 - Boston (Cambridge), MA - Middle East Downstairs
- Oct 11 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
- Oct 12 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
- Oct 13 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
- Oct 19 - Honolulu, HI - The Republik
- Oct 20 - Honolulu, HI - The Republik
- Oct 30 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
- Nov 01 - West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues
- Nov 02 - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues
- Nov 03 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
- Nov 04 - Las Vegas, NV - Hard Rock Cafe
- Nov 06 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue (Club Sound)
- Nov 07 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
- Nov 08 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
- Nov 09 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
- Nov 10 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
- Nov 13 - Seattle, WA - Showbox At The Market
- Nov 14 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
- Nov 15 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall
- Nov 16 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
- Nov 17 - San Luis Obispo, CA - SLO Brewing Co
