The Hotel Yorba

Scot songstress KT Tunstall met everyone’s favorite rock god backstage at a recent festival in Japan. Here’s what she had to say:
He’s like Led Zeppelin in one man. It was a magical moment… the Raconteurs’ dressing room was opposite ours, so I got a bit of paper and wrote, “Did I ever tell you you’re my hero? I’m totally in love with you.” I went to put it in his room, but it was full of the trendiest people who looked like they hadn’t eaten since they were children. I thought, “I can’t put the note in there, they’ll …read more

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It’s official, ladies and gentlemen. The world is on a Tokyo commuter train blazing toward the End of Times.
Let me just start by saying that all of the following is speculation and rumor. There isn’t a shred of truth to be had here today, if at all.
As we all know, the Stripes recently canceled the remaining dates on their 2007 tour (both U.S. and across the pond), citing Meg’s “acute anxiety,” which is certainly a legitimate reason for taking a break, what with the pressures of a national performance schedule and all.
But many of us are wondering whether Meg’s …read more

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That’s the brutal bombshell this week, Yorbites. I expect many of you are as devastated as I am and surely peeking out through your blinds, searching the horizon for the Four Horsemen.
From the official White wire:
The White Stripes announced today that they are canceling their forthcoming tour due to health issues.  Meg White is suffering from acute anxiety and is unable to travel at this time.
The White Stripes sincerely apologize to their fans.
“We hate to let people down and are very sorry.”
Fans can obtain refunds for their tickets at point of purchase.
Dates affected:
9/13/07  Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium
9/15/07  Austin, TX …read more

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Now that the Hotel Yorba is back in business after an unfortunate hiatus, let’s run through the last two weeks and get back up to speed:
Jack & Meg fill the Garden with their massive, magnificent sound!
Alicia Keys really wants to work with the Stripes! Take a number, honey.
Jack says journalists are “the laziest people on earth.” The gloves are off!
And, to wrap the review up, the official White wire offers the following:

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According to the results of a poll entitled “The 20 Best Live Bands Playing Right Now” at Rolling Stone’s Rock & Roll Daily, the Stripes are the #1 band to see in person this year, topping such mammoth acts as Radiohead, U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and even the newly-reformed Rage Against The Machine!
A poll wasn’t required, Stone. Based on available YouTube footage alone, the answer is obvious to everyone, not just us Yorbites!

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Word from the official White wire:
Dear candy cane children,
The White Stripes are announcing that the “single note performance” in Newfoundland will be their last secret/side/B show for quite sometime. Every free performance was a success on the brink of disaster, and the band regrettably must retire them for the time being… undefeated! The Stripes did their best to ensure that fans of the band knew about the shows before anyone else, and are very happy for those who were able to find out and attend. The fans have been very supportive and aiding in the events, and Jack and Meg …read more

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Jack played a single C-sharp on George Street in the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland on Monday, announcing the end of the Canadian portion of the Stripes’ North American tour. A shout of…
We’ve now officially played in every province and territory in Canada!
…and a quick exit to prepare for a full-length set at St. John’s Mile One Stadium later that evening, the truly final show.

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Stories are sweeping in about those stranger tour locations on the Stripes’ North American tour:
Daycamp and a young R. Kelly impersonator!
Bagpipes, kilts and a cannon!
Fiddling at the Savoy Theatre!
And finally…
A fishing boat?
The gig spots just keep getting charmingly wackier.

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Word from the official White wire:
The spot for the Stripes’ Anchorage gig has been changed to the George M. Sullivan Sports Arena. Apparently, more space was needed to accommodate all those screaming fans! Don’t worry if you’ve already purchased tickets. They’ll be accepted for GA floor seats.
But that’s not all! New items have been added to the Stripes’ web store: t-shirts featuring a “button horse” (somewhat reminiscent of a similar creature in The Science of Sleep) and a penguin, the Jack & Meg flash drives finally available for international customers and official tablature books for the albums White Blood Cells …read more

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Word from the official White wire:
The Stripes will return to the United Kingdom this fall for a headline tour across the country. Here’s a listing of the gigs:
24 Oct. – Glasgow SECC
25 Oct. – Manchester MEN Arena
26 Oct. – Newcastle Metro Arena
28 Oct. – Birmingham NEC
29 Oct. – Cardiff Int. Arena
31 Oct. – Sheffield Hallam Arena
1 Nov. – Nottingham Arena
2 Nov. – London O2 Arena
Tickets for every show except the Glasgow one can be purchased from a 24-hour credit card hotline (0871 2200 260) or online at gigsandtours.com
Glasgow tickets will be sold from pclpresents.com

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