NEWS

09/1/10

New Fall Tour Dates

Raul announces new dates for his fall tour schedule!

Raul will be bringing his unique blend of acoustic soul to fans in California, the Windy City, and France.  Be sure to check out his TOUR page to find a show near you and to purchase tickets in advance! Our featured show for this month is at the Evanston SPACE in Chicago. We hope to see you there! 

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06/7/10

JazzReach Benefit Announced at the Blue Note!

Raul will perform a benefit for JazzReach this coming Monday at the Blue Note in New York City.  JazzReach is a NYC based not-for-profit dedicated to the promotion, performance, creation and teaching of jazz.  

Click HERE for tickets!

 

05/27/10


Raul Midón's French Summer Tour Starts This Sunday in Paris

Raul is no stranger to France.  It is one of his favorite place to perform and travel.  Raul is hot off his US Tour in support of Synthesis, so these shows are sure to be fantastic!

May 30, 2010 La Machine - Paris, France
June 1, 2010 L'Etage - Rennes, France
June 2, 2010 Cité des Congres - Nantes, France
June 3, 2010 Espace Malraux - Tours, France
June 6, 2010 Le Bikini - St Ange, France
June 7, 2010 Le Cabaret Aleatoire - Marseille, France
June 8, 2010 Le Transbordeur - Lyon, France
June 9, 2010 Theatre Barbey - Bordeaux, France

05/27/10

The Wall Street Journal takes a look at Raul's Home Studio with Cake Talking

The WSJ's John Jurgensen recently visited Raul in his Maryland home to take an in-depth look at Raul's artist process and the revolutionary new program, Cake Talking, which allows Raul to record and produce his own material at his newly built home studio.  Check out the feature at www.wsj.com!

05/27/10

North American Festivals Announced

Raul will be performing at a bunch of legendary North American festivals this summer including the Telluride Jazz Celebration, The Kennedy Center's VSA Arts Festival and The Vancouver International Jazz Festival among many others.

Check out his site for summer tour info!

05/27/10

The late Arif Mardin's latest reviewed in Rolling Stone

Arif Mardin was a great friend and confident of Raul's.  The legendary producer, who's credits include Raul's State of Mind, has a new record.  All My Friends Are Here was compiled and produced by his son Joe Mardin.  The record received a great review in the latest issue of Rolling Stone and can be heard at RollingStone.com!

04/23/10

People Magazine gives "Synthesis" Three Stars

Hey ya'll!  Here is the review from People Magazine.  It's a great review, but lets all get out there, see a show, buy the record for a friend and let the secret out!!!

 

"Three albums in Midón remains one of music's best-kept secrets.  On Synthesis, the singer-guitarist deftly mixes R&B, reggae, jazz and Brazilian stylings."


03/29/10

Pre-Order Synthesis, out April 13!

Synthesis, the new album produced by Larry Klein and featuring 10 new songs by Raul, comes out April 13th on Decca Universal Records.  Be sure to pre-order the record here and be the first on the block to hear these amazing new songs!  

Pre-Order available at Amazon.com!

03/24/10

Raul Midon on NPR and Synthesis out in the U.S. 4/13

Raul spent a few hours today in Washington DC discussing his new record Synthesis with Tell Me More host, Michel Martin.  Raul also recorded a few tunes in the studio that wil air along with the full piece.  The segment will air on Tell Me More tomorrow on your local NPR affiliate.  Check local listings for times. 

Synthesis hits stores and on-line outlets April 13 in the US! 

02/15/10

Raul joins "The Music of the Who" tribute

Raul will perform at Carnegie Hall on March 2, 2010 for "The Music of The Who" along side an all-star cast including Living Colour, Bobby McFerrin, Betty LaVette and more.  

All the artists will be performing a song from The Who's catalog.  100% of the net proceeds from the event will benefit music related charities.