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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">MIDDLE CLASS RUT Announce Headlining Fall Tour Dates!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">With Lite Brite and Ume<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><img width="301" height="303" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CC5CC8.F99A37F0" alt="MiddleClassRut_general4_Steve Gullick"></span><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Sacramento-based rock duo,
<b>Middle Class Rut</b>, have announced the dates of their fall headlining tour! Fresh off the heels of a month long run with the
<b>Vans Warped Tour, MC Rut </b>will be joined by <b>Lite Brite </b>and <b>Ume </b>
as they make their way across the country. They will be hitting Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tucson and bouncing around Texas along their routing wrapping their tour at the famed Emo’s in Austin, so be sure to mark your calendars – full list of dates is below!
Before kicking off their headlining run, you can catch <b>Middle Class Rut </b>at such festivals as the
<b>Buzz Beach Ball </b>and <b>Sonic Boom 2011 </b>on <b>August 19 </b>and <b>September 4</b>, respectively, as well as at
<b>Pointfest </b>on <b>September 10</b>. With a busy fall season ahead of them, <b>
MC Rut</b> will also be playing as part of the heavy-hitting lineup at <b>KROQ’s Epicenter 2011
</b>on <b>September 24</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Middle Class Rut
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">are touring in support of their debut album,
<b><i>No Name No Color</i></b>,<b><i> </i></b>which spawned the smash radio hit <b>
“New Low” </b>reaching No. 5 at Alternative Radio. Having being named <b>“2011 Artist to Watch”</b> by
<b><i>MTV</i></b> and scoring a coveted spot in <b><i>USA Today’s </i></b>“On the Verge”
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2011-03-19-otv-middleclassrut_N.htm">
feature</a>, <b>Middle Class Rut</b> are one of the most promising acts of the year. They recently wrapped up a European arena tour with
<b>Linkin Park </b>and just completed their month long trek with the <b>Vans Warped Tour</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">MC Rut</span></b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""> has been eagerly embraced by rock fans and the press for their stunning debut, which artfully blurs the line between heavy and
melodic with raw, energized rock and roll. This band is no overnight sensation. The duo,
<b>Zack Lopez (vocals, guitar</b>) and <b>Sean Stockham (drums</b>), have been playing together since they were teenagers. The pair records every song they write together almost immediately upon coming up with the idea in their rehearsal space, capturing the
instantaneous spirit of a track while still in the moment. They've toured with a range of artists, including
<b>Linkin Park, Social Distortion, Alice in Chains, Them</b> <b>Crooked Vultures, The Bronx and ...Trail Of Dead</b> and their track
<b>“Lifelong Dayshift”</b> is featured on the exclusive GameStop release of the<b><i> Transformers: Dark of the Moon
</i></b>soundtrack.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">WATCH:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Video for “Busy Bein’ Born” at
<i>Alternative Press</i> <a href="http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/premiere_middle_class_ruts_busy_bein_born_uncensored/">
HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Behind the scenes video of “Hurricane” cover
<a href="http://theaudioperv.com/2011/07/18/tap-exclusive-first-listen-middle-class-rut-cover-bob-dylans-hurricane/">
HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">BUY:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Collector’s lyric book for
<b><i>No Name No Color </i></b><a href="http://shop.brightantenna.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=134">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">“Hurricane” 10” <a href="http://shop.brightantenna.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=136">
HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Check in at
<a href="http://www.MCRut.com">www.MCRut.com</a> for additional dates and other updates!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"">MIDDLE CLASS RUT TOUR DATES:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">^ with Lite Brite & Ume<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">8/19/11 Kansas City, KS @ Livestrong Sporting Park (Buzz Beach Ball)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/2/11 Redmond, WA @ Maymoor Park (107.7 The End – Summer Camp ’11)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/4/11 Edmonton, Alberta, CA @ Edmonton Northlands Park (Sonic Boom 2011)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/10/11 Maryland Heights, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (Pointfest)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/11/11 Kalamazoo, MI @ The Strutt ^
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/12/11 Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/13/11 Mt. Clemens, MI @ Hayloft Liquor Stand ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/14/11 Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/16/11 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/17/11 Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/20/11 Spokane, WA @ The A Club ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/21/11 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/22/11 Sparks, NV @ The Alley ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/23/11 Bakersfield, CA @ B Ryder’s ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/24/11 Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (KROQ Epicenter)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/25/11 Tucson, AZ @ Tucson Electronic Park (KFMA Fall Ball)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/26/11 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/28/11 Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/29/11 Dallas, TX @ Trees ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">9/30/11 Ft. Smith, AR @ Oklahoma State Fair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">10/1/11 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">10/2/11 Austin, TX @ Emo’s ^<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Press Here:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Jamie Sherman // Gina Schulman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><a href="mailto:Jamie@pressherepublicity.com">Jamie@pressherepublicity.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">212-246-2640<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Independent Label Group:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">Jaime Rosenberg<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif""><a href="mailto:Jaime.rosenberg@wmg.com">Jaime.rosenberg@wmg.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Cambria","serif"">212-707-2038</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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