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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt">Matisyahu Announces Sixth Annual “Festival of Light”<span style="color:#1F497D"> </span>Starting on December 8<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Kicking off the first night of Hanukkah in San Francisco; Including Stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia and NYC’s Terminal 5 on December 15<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Fall College Tour kicks off Tuesday, October 10<sup>th</sup>!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Photo Credit: Schneur Menaker<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Los Angeles, CA- October 9<sup>th</sup>, 2012-</i> <i>Grammy</i> nominated recording artist <b>Matisyahu</b> has announced today that he will be taking his annual Hanukkah celebration, “<b>Festival of Light</b>” on tour this Winter. <b>“Festival
of Light”</b>--traditionally eight shows on the east coast--for the first time in its history kicks off on the West Coast with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>An Acoustic Evening With Matisyahu</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> live at
the </span><b>Nob Hill Masonic Center<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>San Francisco,</b>and features additional acoustic performances in Stroudsburg, PA and at the newly re-opened Capitol Theatre
in Port Chester, NY. <span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">The full band joins Matisyahu for Festival of Light performances in Philadelphia, Washington DC, and a special performance at New York City's</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Terminal
5</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">!<b> </b></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"> <b><u>Tickets go on-sale on to the public on Friday, October 12<sup>th</sup></u><i>.</i></b></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This year’s<span class="apple-converted-space"><b> “</b></span><b>Festival of Light”</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>will offer audiences a career-spanning look at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Matisyahu</b>’s
lauded catalogue. The shows will feature his classic hits, songs off <b><i>Spark Seeker</i></b> as well as <b>Matisyahu</b>’s hand-picked selections for his fans. <b>Matisyahu</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>has created a custom-built live
experience for his audiences during each of these seven performances. Four of his seven shows are intimate acoustic performances and for the remaining three, <b>Matisyahu</b> will be backed by his talented band, Brooklyn’s<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>The
Dub Trio</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Matisyahu had a whirlwind summer, successfully releasing his fourth studio album, <b><i>Spark Seeker</i></b> on July 17<sup>th</sup>,<b><i> </i></b> which debuted in the Billboard Top 20<b><i> </i></b>to wide critical acclaim, co-headlining
an extensive tour with the<b> </b>Dirty Heads<b> </b>and making his<i> </i>acting debut in Lionsgate’s #1 box-office hit film, <b>“The Possession.” </b>Next,<b> </b>Matisyahu will be performing at the highly anticipated Dalai Lama <i>One World</i> peace Concert
in Syracuse, NY on <b>October 9<sup>th</sup></b> alongside Dave Matthews, Nas, Cyndi Lauper, Roberta Flack and more. He then embarks on a US College tour kicking off on <b>October 10<sup>th</sup> in Ft. Collins, CO</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Matisyahu </b>has infused new music on <b><i>Spark Seeker</i></b> with a fresh perspective on the inventive sound for which he has become so well known. The album mixes ancient traditional sounds with futuristic electro beats, rapping
with singing, and songs of the spirit with songs of the body. Stand out album tracks “<b>Live Like a</b>
<b>Warrior</b>” and “<b>Sunshine</b>” are already fan favorites. Known for pushing boundaries<span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b>and never performing the same show twice, </span><b>Matisyahu<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>is one of the
most dynamic and captivating live performers in music today. Be sure to catch him live during his last shows of 2012!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Matisyahu’s December <i>Festival of Light</i> Dates:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12/8 San Francisco, CA @ Nob Hill Masonic Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12/10 Atlanta, GA @ Gwinnett Center for the Performing Arts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12/11 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12/12 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory* with The Dub Trio<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12/13 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club* with The Dub Trio<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12/15 New York, NY @ Terminal 5* with The Dub Trio<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12/16 Port Chester, NY @ Capitol Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Fall College Tour Dates:</u> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/10 Ft. Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/11 Telluride, CO - Sheridan Operah House <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/13 Missoula, MT- The Wilma Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/14 Calgary, AB- Private Show<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/15 Boulder, CO- Boulder Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/16 Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/17 Santa Cruz, CA- The Catalyst<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/18 Ventura, CA - The Ventura Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/20 Las Vegas, NV- Palms Hotel (DJ Set)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/21 Little Rock, AR- Rev Room<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/22 Baton Rouge, LA- The Varsity Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/23 Gainesville, FL- The Florida Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/24 Greenville, SC- Handlebar<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/25 Athens, GA- Georgia Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/27 Jupiter, FL- Seabreeze Amphitheatre <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/28 Charleston, SC- The Music Farm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/29 Greensboro, NC- Greene Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/30 Wilmington, NC- Brooklyn Arts Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10/31 Charlottesville, VA- Charlottesville Pavilion<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/1 Rochester, NY- University of Rochester<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/3 Sayerville, NJ- Starland Ballroom<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/4 New Haven, CT- Toad's Place<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/5 Burlington, VT- Higher Ground<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/6 Ithaca, NY- State Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/7 Columbus, OH- Newport Music Hall<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/8 Ann Arbor, MI- Pease Aud. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/10 Lansing, MI- The Loft<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/11 Bloomington, IN - The Bluebird<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/12 Lincolnshire, IL- Viper Alley<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/13 Madison, WI- Capitol Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/14 St. Louis, MO- The Pageant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/15 Columbia, MO - Blue Note <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/17 Springfield, MO - The Gillioz Theater<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/18 Kansas City, MO- Uptown Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/19 Dallas, TX- House of Blues<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/20 Houston, TX- House of Blues<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11/21 San Antonio, TX- Backstage Live<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Praise for <i>Spark Seeker</i>:</u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b> </b><i>“[Spark Seeker] keeps the lamps lit with the same breezy mix of rocksteady dub and Up With People positivity.”-</i> <b><i>Entertainment Weekly</i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i>"Filled with sonic surprises and fresh directions- but retaining the positivity, spirituality and strive for self-realization that have always been the reggae-rapper's mix – the 13 track set ushers
in a new era." –<b>Billboard</b></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i>“If the rest of upcoming album Spark Seeker hits this<span style="color:olive"> </span>[Sunshine] groove, Matisyahu will have another crowd-pleaser on his hands.”-</i> <b><i>Billboard</i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i>“Complex, deeply spiritual, worldly, upbeat, at times pop and danceable, transcontinental and electronic, <b>Spark Seeker</b> grabs you.”- <b>Huffington Post</b></i><b> </b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><img width="140" height="51" id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image004.jpg@01CDA607.93798910" alt="Description: Description: Description: Description: http://www.jeffbennett.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/HuffingtonPost-Logo.jpg"><b> </b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="color:black">“</span></i></b><i><span style="color:black">Extremely fresh off his new record <b>'Spark Seeker'</b> — his first in three years — <b>Matisyahu</b> is an essential
live experience.” <b>-Fuse.tv</b></span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i>“[Spark Seeker] is a collaboration that delivers through angles, improvisation and Judaic philosophy. By these rituals and spiritual deliveries, Matisyahu has created an album for the ears and
for the hearts.”-<b>Paste <a href="http://Magazine.com">Magazine.com</a></b></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i>For more on Matisyahu<a href="http://www.matisyahuworld.com/">, PRESS HERE</a> and please contact Press Here:</i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i>Gina Schulman ** Janelle Draper</i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><a href="mailto:gina@pressherepublicity.com">gina@pressherepublicity.com</a> ** <a href="mailto:janelle@pressherepublicity.com">janelle@pressherepublicity.com</a></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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