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Press Release
Free Adult Swim Carnival Heads to Las Vegas
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To Whom it May Concern,
It was announced yesterday that the UNLV tour stop of the Adult Swim Carnival is now open to public! Please see below for press release and headliner Reggie Watt's biography.
Thank you for your time and kind consideration.
Regards,
Diana Duangnet Fisher
For Release: March 15, 2012
Adult Swim Invades Campuses with Spring Carnival Tour
10 City Tour of College Towns Kicks off March 21st
Adult Swim hits the road again this spring to party with tomorrow’s leaders for their fifth crazy and outrageous college tour. The 2012 Adult Swim Carnival Tour will hit 10 different stops and feature free live music, unique and wacky games, tons of Adult Swim prizes, and an experience like no other. Out with the bearded lady and the two-headed snake act, Adult Swim’s bringing a massive cat and unicorn horns!
The Adult Swim Carnival Tour gets started March 21 and wraps April 20. Carnival goers can transform themselves into 70’s superheroes at the Black Dynamite photo booth, create their own custom Adult Swim t-shirts, play awesome carnival games, and take home free gear. Be sure to check out the cash grab on stage - an event that will be at each tour stop. Exclusive content from soul-packed animated series Black Dynamite and face-melting, head-banging series Metalocalypse, featuring Dethklok will also be shown throughout the tour.
Local DJ’s will get the party started at each stop along the tour and keep the crowd going before musical acts take the stage. Dan Deacon and Band of Skulls will be headlining the first half of this wild adventure and other cool acts are to follow at the later stops. The events are free and open to the public, hours vary by location and certain stops require a college ID. Check out Adult Swim Presents for more information. The Adult Swim Carnival Tour will hit the following cities, each stop featuring a different musical act:
DATE CITY/COLLEGE /MUSIC
March 21: Newark / University of Delaware / Dan Deacon
March 24: Auburn / Auburn University / Dan Deacon
March 29: Lexington / University of Kentucky / TBD
April 02: Brookings /South Dakota State University / Dan Deacon
April 05: Columbia / University of Missouri / Band of Skulls
April 09: Iowa City / University of Iowa / Dan Deacon
April 12: Las Vegas / University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Reggie Watts
April 14: Flagstaff / Northern Arizona University / TBD
April 17: Eugene / University of Oregon / TBD
April 20: TBD / TBD / TBD
About Adult Swim:
Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s network offering original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults. Airing nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/ PT), Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families, and is seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
CONTACTS:
Atlanta Jamescia Thomas (404) 575-7012 [email protected]
Atlanta Elliott Niespodziani (404) 885-4834 [email protected]
REGGIE WATTS
Reggie Watts, internationally renowned vocalist/ beatboxer/ musician/ comedian/ improvisor, wows audiences with his unpredictable performances which are created on-the-spot using only his formidable voice and looping pedals. Blending and blurring the lines between comedy and music with his unique lyrical style, LA Weekly calls Reggie ”the most wildly inventive new talent of the past five years.”
As a solo performer, Reggie was handpicked by Conan O’Brien to open nightly on Conan’s sold out North American “Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” tour. Reggie was crowned “Hot Comedian” by Rolling Stone, named SPIN Magazine’s “Best New Comedian” and “Best of CMJ” 2010, and a featured profile in GQ’s Man Of The Year issue 2010. Reggie released his debut comedy cd/dvd ‘Why $#!+ So Crazy?’ on Comedy Central Records in May 2010. A live album recorded at Jack White’s Third Man Records entitled ‘Reggie Watts Live at Third Man Records’ is now available in limited edition vinyl. In 2011, Reggie performed a sold out solo headlining tour of the US and followed that up with an early 2012 tour across Europe. Reggie was also invited to perform at the prestigious TED Conference 2012 where he received a standing ovation. A new cd/dvd "Reggie Watts: A Live in Central Park" will be released May 2012 on Comedy Central Records.
As a musician, Reggie was invited to join LCD Soundsystem as guest onstage at the final NY shows Spring 2011. He also sang on Regina Spektor’s "Dance Anthem of the 80s" and contributed two tracks to DFA Records’ Spaghetti Circus. As the frontman for Seattle rock outfit Maktub, Reggie and his band released five albums. Reggie composed original music featured on Season One of “Louie” on FX and performed the theme song for “Comedy Bang Bang.” In the Spring of 2011 he recorded an original session for the hugely popular Daytrotter series.
On screen, Reggie can be seen in the upcoming IFC series “Comedy Bang Bang” which begins airing June 2012. The world premiere of "Reggie Watts: A Live in Central Park" is set to air on Comedy Central in May 2012. He also has appeared multiple times on Conan, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, HBO’s The Yes Men Save The World, IFC, Comedy Central’s Michael and Michael Have Issues, Iceland TV, UK’s "Funny Or Die," and PBS’ Electric Company.
“Deliciously strange” – LA Times
“Spectacularly original” – New York Magazine
“Do yourself a big favor and go see him on tour now.” – MTV
“It is not fair to compare the other performers to Watts – he is playing in a whole other professional league.” – New York Times
Reggie Watts http://reggiewatts.com/
Press inquiries to: Sheila Kenny at Right On! PR 917-847-9977 - [email protected]
It was announced yesterday that the UNLV tour stop of the Adult Swim Carnival is now open to public! Please see below for press release and headliner Reggie Watt's biography.
Thank you for your time and kind consideration.
Regards,
Diana Duangnet Fisher
For Release: March 15, 2012
Adult Swim Invades Campuses with Spring Carnival Tour
10 City Tour of College Towns Kicks off March 21st
Adult Swim hits the road again this spring to party with tomorrow’s leaders for their fifth crazy and outrageous college tour. The 2012 Adult Swim Carnival Tour will hit 10 different stops and feature free live music, unique and wacky games, tons of Adult Swim prizes, and an experience like no other. Out with the bearded lady and the two-headed snake act, Adult Swim’s bringing a massive cat and unicorn horns!
The Adult Swim Carnival Tour gets started March 21 and wraps April 20. Carnival goers can transform themselves into 70’s superheroes at the Black Dynamite photo booth, create their own custom Adult Swim t-shirts, play awesome carnival games, and take home free gear. Be sure to check out the cash grab on stage - an event that will be at each tour stop. Exclusive content from soul-packed animated series Black Dynamite and face-melting, head-banging series Metalocalypse, featuring Dethklok will also be shown throughout the tour.
Local DJ’s will get the party started at each stop along the tour and keep the crowd going before musical acts take the stage. Dan Deacon and Band of Skulls will be headlining the first half of this wild adventure and other cool acts are to follow at the later stops. The events are free and open to the public, hours vary by location and certain stops require a college ID. Check out Adult Swim Presents for more information. The Adult Swim Carnival Tour will hit the following cities, each stop featuring a different musical act:
DATE CITY/COLLEGE /MUSIC
March 21: Newark / University of Delaware / Dan Deacon
March 24: Auburn / Auburn University / Dan Deacon
March 29: Lexington / University of Kentucky / TBD
April 02: Brookings /South Dakota State University / Dan Deacon
April 05: Columbia / University of Missouri / Band of Skulls
April 09: Iowa City / University of Iowa / Dan Deacon
April 12: Las Vegas / University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Reggie Watts
April 14: Flagstaff / Northern Arizona University / TBD
April 17: Eugene / University of Oregon / TBD
April 20: TBD / TBD / TBD
About Adult Swim:
Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s network offering original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults. Airing nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/ PT), Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families, and is seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
CONTACTS:
Atlanta Jamescia Thomas (404) 575-7012 [email protected]
Atlanta Elliott Niespodziani (404) 885-4834 [email protected]
REGGIE WATTS
Reggie Watts, internationally renowned vocalist/ beatboxer/ musician/ comedian/ improvisor, wows audiences with his unpredictable performances which are created on-the-spot using only his formidable voice and looping pedals. Blending and blurring the lines between comedy and music with his unique lyrical style, LA Weekly calls Reggie ”the most wildly inventive new talent of the past five years.”
As a solo performer, Reggie was handpicked by Conan O’Brien to open nightly on Conan’s sold out North American “Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” tour. Reggie was crowned “Hot Comedian” by Rolling Stone, named SPIN Magazine’s “Best New Comedian” and “Best of CMJ” 2010, and a featured profile in GQ’s Man Of The Year issue 2010. Reggie released his debut comedy cd/dvd ‘Why $#!+ So Crazy?’ on Comedy Central Records in May 2010. A live album recorded at Jack White’s Third Man Records entitled ‘Reggie Watts Live at Third Man Records’ is now available in limited edition vinyl. In 2011, Reggie performed a sold out solo headlining tour of the US and followed that up with an early 2012 tour across Europe. Reggie was also invited to perform at the prestigious TED Conference 2012 where he received a standing ovation. A new cd/dvd "Reggie Watts: A Live in Central Park" will be released May 2012 on Comedy Central Records.
As a musician, Reggie was invited to join LCD Soundsystem as guest onstage at the final NY shows Spring 2011. He also sang on Regina Spektor’s "Dance Anthem of the 80s" and contributed two tracks to DFA Records’ Spaghetti Circus. As the frontman for Seattle rock outfit Maktub, Reggie and his band released five albums. Reggie composed original music featured on Season One of “Louie” on FX and performed the theme song for “Comedy Bang Bang.” In the Spring of 2011 he recorded an original session for the hugely popular Daytrotter series.
On screen, Reggie can be seen in the upcoming IFC series “Comedy Bang Bang” which begins airing June 2012. The world premiere of "Reggie Watts: A Live in Central Park" is set to air on Comedy Central in May 2012. He also has appeared multiple times on Conan, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, HBO’s The Yes Men Save The World, IFC, Comedy Central’s Michael and Michael Have Issues, Iceland TV, UK’s "Funny Or Die," and PBS’ Electric Company.
“Deliciously strange” – LA Times
“Spectacularly original” – New York Magazine
“Do yourself a big favor and go see him on tour now.” – MTV
“It is not fair to compare the other performers to Watts – he is playing in a whole other professional league.” – New York Times
Reggie Watts http://reggiewatts.com/
Press inquiries to: Sheila Kenny at Right On! PR 917-847-9977 - [email protected]