BRING IT ON
I can’t believe it’s been ten years since the release of this album. I feel REALLY REALLY OLD. I attribute this album, Summerteeth, and Moon Safari to opening up my eyes to another realm of music. I listened to this album more than one hundred times, and I’m not exaggerating. The group is doing something special to commemorate the ten-year anniversary and they’re going all out for their fans.
We are pleased to announce that a special 10th Anniversary edition of Bring It On will be released in the UK next Monday, August 25 and will also be released stateside on October 14. This new edition adds a full second disc of material, including two previously unreleased BBC sessions and the B-sides to all three singles released from the album: “Who’s Gonna Go The Bar,” “Steve McCroski,” “Wham Bam” and “Flavors” (from the “78 Stone Wobble” single); “Old School Shirt” and “The Cowboy Song” (from the “Get Myself Arrested” single); and “Whippin’ Piccadilly (Turbo Version),” “Pussyfootin'” and “Pick Up The Pieces” (from the “Whippin’ Piccadilly” single). A full tracklisting is listed below.
A pre-sale for US fans is available NOW and the first 300 orders will automatically receive a booklet signed by all the members of Gomez. In addition, we’re offering a special limited edition shirt and the opportunity to win a signed drumhead featuring original album artwork from Bring It On. Three lucky runner-ups will also receive online gift certificates for $25 for use in the Gomez store.
No worries UK fans, you will be able to pick up the same limited edition shirt in-person at any of the gigs of the Bring It On 10th Anniversary UK Tour. Tickets are still available in Sheffield, Newcastle, Birmingham, and Manchester – click HERE to buy tickets. “Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly” will be joining the band for support in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Mez fans in the rest of the world stay tuned for details on when this anniversary edition will be available near you.
ONE NIGHT STAND IN THE WINDY CITY
The band will celebrate their Bring It On US release with one very special US show in Chicago at the Vic Theatre on October 2. As in the UK, the band will play Bring It On in its entirety, plus an additional set including the debut of new material from their upcoming new studio album. A limited ticket pre-sale is available NOW – tickets will go onsale to the general public on Saturday 8/23. Check the GIGS page for all show and ticket info.
NEW YEAR’S IN AUSTRALIA
Gomez has confirmed a run of Australian festivals this December and January, including the Falls Fest December 30 and 31, held in Victoria and Tasmania. We expect to announce some additional dates in Australia next month.
UK – BRING IT ON TOUR
Aug 28 Plug, Sheffield
Aug 29 Electric Picnic, Stradbally Hall, Ireland *SOLD OUT*
Aug 30 Hydro Connect Festival, Argyll, Scotland
Aug 31 Carling Academy, Newcastle
Sept 2 The Forum, London *SOLD OUT*
Sept 3 Carling Academy, Birmingham
Sept 4 Manchester Academy, Manchester
(Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. will be support on Sept 2 – Sept 4)
US – BRING IT ON
Oct 2 The Vic, Chicago, IL
AUSTRALIAN WINTER TOUR
Dec 30 Falls Festival, Marion Bay, TAZ
Dec 31 Falls Festival, Lorne, VIC
Jan 3 Southbound Festival, Busselton
Jan 7 Byron Bay Music and Arts Festival, Byron Bay
BRING IT ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TRACKLIST
CD1: Bring It On – released 08/09/98
1. Get Miles
2. Whippin’ Piccadilly
3. Make No Sound
4. 78 Stone Wobble
5. Tijuana Lady
6. Here Comes The Breeze
7. Love Is Better Than A Warm Trombone
8. Get Myself Arrested
9. Free To Run
10. Bubble Gum Years
11. Rie’s Wagon
12. The Comeback
CD2: BBC Sessions and B-Sides
BBC Radio One Session – 06/04/98
1. Here Comes The Breeze
2. Brother Lead
3. 78 Stone Shuffle
4. The Way You Do The Things You Do
BBC Radio One Session – 04/08/98
5. Stag O’ Lee
6. Whippin’ Piccadilly
7. Rie’s Wagon
B-sides from the “78 Stone Wobble” single
8. Who’s Gonna Go The Bar
9. Steve McCroski
10. Wham Bam
11. Flavors