Hey everyone,

We just wanted to give you an update of what is going on in the world of Mickey Hart. We have a ton of exciting news to share with all of you.

This Spring, Shout Factory released The Mickey Hart Collection which includes the Grammy winning Planet Drum in addition to At The Edge, Diga Rhythm Band, Superlingua, and Mystery Box. Hart's Planet Drum won the first ever World Music Grammy and still stands as one of the genre's benchmark albums.

http://www.shoutfactory.com/browse/152/mickey_hart.aspx

Next, Star City Recording has just released brand new new Rhythm Devils DVD which was filmed in Chicago during their fall tour in 2006. The Rhythm Devils featured Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Kimock, Sikiru and Jen Durkin. With original material from Robert Hunter and the band, this experience is unlike any other concert. This 2 DVD set also features a gorgeous 24 page hardcover book. The DVD is available now on Star City's website and will also be available on Hart's summer tour. Click the link below for the store...

http://www.starcityrecording.com/store.html

Finally, Mickey Hart will be touring with The Mickey Hart Band this summer around the country hitting major festivals and some great venues as well. The Mickey Hart Band features Steve Kimock on guitar, George Porter Jr on bass, Jen Durkin on vocals, Walfredo Reyes Jr on drums, and talking drum master Sikiru Adepoju. For more information on tickets and VIP access to these shows, please check the Mickey Hart website...

http://www.mickeyhart.net

SUMMER TOUR DATES.

06.06.08 | Harmony Festival | Santa Rosa, CA
06.08.08 | Wakarusa Festival | Lawrence, KS
07.02.08 | Southgate House | Newport, KY
07.03.08 | Rothbury Festival | Rothbury, MI
07.04.08 | Nelson Ledges Quarry Park | Garrettsville, OH
07.05.08 | Lakeview Music Festival | Chicago, IL
07.06.08 | Summerfest | Milwaukee, WI
07.08.08 | Calvin Theater | Northampton, MA
07.09.08 | Birchmere | Alexandria, VA
07.10.08 | Community Theatre at Mayo Centre | Morristown, NJ
07.11.08 | Penn's Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
07.12.08 | Great South Bay Music Festival | Patchogue, NY
07.15.08 | The FIllmore NY @ Irving Plaza | New York, NY
07.17.08 | Thursday in the Square | Buffalo, NY
07.18.08 | Magic City Music Hall | Johnson City, NY
07.19.08 | Palace Theatre | Greensburg, PA
07.20.08 | Rams Head Live! | Baltimore, MD
07.22.08 | The Vogue | Indianapolis, IN
07.23.08 | Slowdown | Omaha, NE
07.24.08 | 10,000 Lakes Festival | Detroit Lakes, MN

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