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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#5F497A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Jenny And Johnny Hit The Road For Second Leg Of Spring Tour!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><img width=277 height=278 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image005.jpg@01CC0E42.D6BEA330" alt="J+J Circus Leg_"><img width=282 height=277 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CC0E42.D6BEA330" alt="Venus Zine Exclusive small"></span></b><b><i><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>For those of you who haven’t heard – Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice banded together last August and released <b><i>I’m Having Fun Now</i> </b>(Warner Bros.). The album is rife with essential </span>tracks for every self respecting summer mix tape<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>. <b> </b>The Rilo Kiley front-woman and the solo artist troubadour have been collaborating on and off for years, each contributing to the other's solo records and live shows, but with this record they had a different intention: using their two voices in close harmony and playing practically every instrument themselves. The result is an eleven song thirty-five minute blast of whip-smart rock and roll. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Jenny And Johnny</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'> have spent the last year traversing the states, crossing the pond and heading down under in a whirlwind international tour. From Laneway to Coachella, Sasquatch to Glastonbury, from Conan to Kimmel, the two J’s are making the rounds, spreading their slew of up-beat choruses, refrains wrought with worldly cynicism and harmonious discord. The band is excited to begin the second leg of their spring 2011 tour where they will not only play headlining gigs, but lend support to comrades Bright Eyes and Death Cab For Cutie as well. See full list of dates below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Check out their music video (directed by Autumn de Wilde) for single <b>“Big Wave”</b> <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQAF5xLOliA"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>HERE</span></a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Check out their performance of <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vsmfxPrLvc">"My Pet Snakes"</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Bcbb5FtVc">"Scissor Runner"</a></b> on Jimmy Kimmel Live! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>…And check out this cover of Jonathan Rice’s <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOml55Cnd90">"End Of The Affair"</a></b> from last year’s CMJ Festival in NYC because magic moments like this only happen on tour!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Full Tour Dates:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>5/25 Oakland, CA @ New Parish ^<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>5/27 Bend, OR @ Les Schwab Amphitheatre **<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>5/28 George, WA @ Sasquatch Festival<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>5/29 Vancouver, BC @ Venue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>5/31 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory *<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>6/1 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>6/3 Denver, CO @ Filmore Auditorium *<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>6/4 Council Bluffs, OM @ Westfair Amphitheatre #<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>6/6 Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen ^<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>6/8 Santa Fe, NM @ Santa Fe Brewing Company ^<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>6/10 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah ^^<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>6/11 Los Angeles, CA @ The Music Box ^^<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>^ w/ Nik Freitas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>** w/ Bright Eyes & Death Cab For Cutie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>* w/ Bright Eyes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'># w/ Bright Eyes, Dave Bazan & Con Dios<span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>^^ w/ Nik Freitas & La Sera<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'>Praise for <b><i>I’m Having Fun Now</i>:<o:p></o:p></b></span></u></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'>"Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis and singer-songwriter/boyfriend Johnathan Rice have both had their moments of pure-pop confection in the past, but never as crazily delicious as here" – <b>Spin<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>“J&J's vocals blend beautifully throughout — sweet harmony that makes discord go down easy.” – <b>Rolling Stone<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>“</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#262626'>On <i>I'm Having Fun Now</i>, the duo's chemistry is audible: Lewis and Rice sing with the confidence of a more seasoned songwriting team, as they trade verses and craft beautiful harmonies throughout the album's 11 pop-driven tracks. Their smart lyrics, laid out over a solid pop-rock foundation, help make the album a rare find: a sweet pop record that reveals more with every listen.”</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#434343'> - </span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>NPR Music</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#434343'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>“Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice are power pop’s new power couple. Brought together by a shared love of crisp boy-girl harmonies and ultra-hummable, ‘60s-inspired melodies, they sound Cracker Jack sweet even when they’re feeling bitter.” – <b>Entertainment Weekly<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>“The songs are upbeat and breezy, looking back to folk-rock and 1970s California pop. I'm Having Fun Now isn't a collection of sentimental love songs. There's far more sparring banter than romance....(and) throughout the album, their barbs are wrapped in smiles and irrepressible tunes.” - </span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>New York Times, Jon Pareles<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'>“Rooted in the slacker fuzz of again-au courant '90s indie rock and the close harmonies of Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra, the release sounds liberating in the way that a well-seasoned couple can goof off and not worry about being perpetually impressive.” <b>– Los Angeles Times<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:black'>www.jennyandjohnnymusic.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>For more information on Jenny & Johnny and <i>I’m Having Fun Now</i> please contact Chloe Walsh or Perri Cohen at Press Here: 212 246 2640. <a href="mailto:chloe@pressherepublicity.com">chloe@pressherepublicity.com</a> // <a href="mailto:perri@pressherepublicity.com">perri@pressherepublicity.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>